The Regional Round deadline for this year's Mountain Stage NewSong Contest is July 31. Ten (10) finalists will be chosen from each of the six regions. All sixty regional finalists will then participate in a ‘People’s Choice’ award – which last year drew votes from… (read more)
July 24th, 2013CHRIS VELAN’S NEW ALBUM THE LONG GOODBYE IS RELEASED TODAY ON NEWSONG RECORDINGS. IN CELEBRATION, THE FULL ALBUM IS AVAILABLE TO STREAM COURTESY OF CBC MUSIC AND THE NEW VIDEO FOR “HANG ON TIGHTLY” PREMIERES TODAY THANKS TO EXCLAIM!. NEW CANADIAN TOUR DATES TO COMMENCE IN… (read more)
July 23rd, 2013Returning with his fifth full-length album, The Long Goodbye, Montreal’s Chris Velan sheds the sunnier, reggae/pop-sprinkled sounds on his earlier releases and lets heartbreak take the wheel. As you can probably guess, the record chronicles the aftermath of a failed relationship – a lonesome theme… (read more)
July 17th, 2013July 17. Asheville, NC. 2011 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest grand prize winner Arthur Alligood's Daytrotter set just went live yesterday, and his song 'Bring My Heart Out' will be featured on this Thursday's episode of the new USA Network series 'Graceland.' The show airs at 10… (read more)
July 17th, 2013FREE (JULY 29-AUGUST 1): ALT-COUNTRY LEGEND GRAM PARSONS TO BE CELEBRATED IN FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES AT GRACE BUILDING Marking 40 years since country-rock icon's death, Arts Brookfield & NewSong Music present rising singer-songwriters performing covers and Parsons-inspired songs New York, NY (July 12, 2013) – The… (read more)
July 17th, 2013Thursday, June 27thIsis Restaurant and Music Hall743 Haywood Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 575-2737www.isisasheville.com $5 at door. General Admission. Doors 5pm, Show 8pm, 828-575-2737 (for reservations) Seated concert with limited tables available with dinner reservations. There is also theater style & balcony seating and standing available… (read more)
June 21st, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALAN SEMERDJIAN PERFORMS QUIET SONGS FOR LOUD TIMES IN NYC. JUNE 22, 2013. NYC poet, songwriter, and educator Alan Semerdjian will perform a set of music from his third solo album, Quiet Songs for Loud Times, on June 28th at Rockwood Music… (read more)
June 20th, 2013CHRIS VELAN WILL RELEASE HIS FIFTH FULL-LENGTH ALBUM, THE LONG GOODBYE, JULY 23 ON NEWSONG RECORDINGS. LISTEN TO THE TITLE TRACK “THE LONG GOODBYE” HERE. “This is definitely not a summer beach album”, jokes Chris Velan about his latest and fifth full-length outing, The Long Goodbye (NewSong Recordings). The Montreal singer-songwriter and world music… (read more)
June 18th, 2013This is an exciting week for 2012 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest winner, Lora-Faye. Not only is her grand prize winning EP, Waltzes (recorded here at Echo Mountain Recording Studios) being mastered this week, Lora-Faye is also currently featured on the Ear Candy New York Podcast. She… (read more)
June 18th, 2013Artists, fans, and music lovers alike....you don't want to miss this compelling interview with Joni Mitchell. As a singer, songwriter, and painter she is truly original and an artistic visionary. Take some time, sit back, and enjoy the interview. To watch the video click here. (read more)
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