April 6, the Austin, Texas-based country rock band Reckless Kelly will make their Grand Ole Opry debut after more than 20 years of recording and touring. Fans around the world can tune in live via a mobile app, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Nashville’s 650 AM WSM, and the Opry website and WSM 650 AM website.
 
"To be debuting our band Reckless Kelly on this legendary stage is a dream come true for every one of us!" explains Cody Braun. "We are so honored to be a part of the show Saturday night! Willy and I got to sing a song with our brothers, father and Riders in the Sky here about 25 years ago so we are thrilled to get to see them again."

Reckless Kelly are currently in the midst of a national tour, with more tour dates to be announced later this year. The band will host their annual Braun Brothers Reunion festival in Challis, ID on August 8-10. Find a full list of tour dates below and on the band's website.

In the coming months, Reckless Kelly will announce a special new project to be released in 2019. The band is also hard at work in the studio on their anticipated follow up to their 9th studio album Sunset Motel, which debuted at #12 on the Billboard Americana/Folk Albums Chart, hit #1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report Chart and #7 on the Americana Radio Chart. 

"It’s an exciting time for us! We’ve completed a special project to be announced very soon and the recording of our next studio album is under way," said drummer Jay Nazz. "We’ve got a full year of touring and look forward to seeing all of our fans from coast to coast."

Tour Dates:

4/5: Nashville, TN - The Basement East
4/6: Nashville, TN - Grand Ole Opry
4/7: Memphis, TN - Lafayette's Music Room
4/12: Coupland, TX - Old Coupland Inn and Dancehall
4/13: Fort Worth, TX - Main St Fort Worth Arts Festival
4/18: Missoula, MT - Wilma Theatre
4/19: Bozeman, MT - Rialto Bozeman
4/20: Stanley, ID - Mountain Village Resort
5/16: Bastrop, TX - Neighbor’s Kitchen and Yard
5/17: Oklamahoma City, OK - Tower Theatre
5/18: Vinita, OK - American Legion Rodeo Complex
5/23: Fort Collins, CO - Washington's
5/24: Grand Junction, CO - Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar
5/25: Craig, CO - Grand Old West Days
5/26: Black Forest, CO - Meadowgrass Festival
5/30: Springfield, MO - The Complex Springfield
5/31: Lacygne, KS - Tumbleweed Country Music & Camping Festival
6/1: Columbia, MO - The Blue Note
6/2: St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall
6/4: Des Moines, IA - Wooly's
6/5: Minneapolis, MN - Dakota
6/6: Chicago, IL - Avondale Music Hall
6/7: Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
6/8: Neillsville, WI - Silver Dome Ballroom
6/14: New Braunfels, TX - Gruene Hall
6/15: New Braunfels, TX - Gruene Hall
7/11: The Colony, TX - Lava Cantina
7/12: Ft. Worth, TX - The Yard Fort Worth
7/13: Austin, TX - Antone’s
7/19: Port Huron, MI - McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center
7/26: Cortex, CO - Montezuma County Fairgrounds
7/27: Denver, CO - Grizzly Rose
8/1: Red River, NM - The Motherlode Saloon
8/2: Colorado Springs, CO - Stargazers
8/3: Lamar CO - Sand & Sage Round-Up
8/8-10: Challis, ID - Braun Brothers Reunion
8/15: Victor, ID - Music On Main Street
8/17: Helix, OR - Quantum 9 Arena
8/18: Emigrant, MT - The Old Saloon
8/26: Grand Island, NE - Nebraska State Fair
8/31: San Antonio, TX - Sam’s Burger Joint
11/1: Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
11/2: Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
11/3: Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater
11/7: Bend, OR - Tower Theatre
11/8: Garden City, ID - Revolution Center
11/9: Idaho Falls, ID - Colonial Theater
11/10: Salt Lake, UT - The Common Wealth Room
11/13: Petaluma, CA - Mystic Theatre
11/14: Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone
11/15: Morro Bay, CA - The Siren
11/17: Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
11/29: New Braunfels, TX - Brauntex Theatre

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I have been meaning to write a note for many weeks, tossing around what to say in my head, but never actually sitting down to write it for a variety of reasons. But tonight, I sat down.

I started TDC in 2013 - which seems like an eternity ago - after I won a CMT contest where I penned an essay about Eric Church. I pounded it out in two minutes, and got a call a week later....I won an all expenses paid trip to Nashville, attended the CMT AOTY Awards and was on the tv with Cody Alan discussing music and EC. Not going to lie, it was pretty damn amazing. After, I thought, if I can write good enough for CMT and I love music, why not parlay that into a site?

It started out slow but I like to think my love of music was evident in what I did and the site grew and grew. I remember my first interviews and to see where these guys and gals are now (superstars who would never give my site the time of day) is pretty wild. Getting to listen to albums pre-release and write about them and then have actual conversations on the phone and in person and just talk with (and pick the brain of) artists and songwriters was beyond incredible. Those convos affected me so much, it's difficult to properly describe. And of course they allowed me to meet and be blessed to have people in my life I can now call friends.

I thank every single artist who gave me their time and allowed me to talk with them to listen to their record. Thank you in particular to those artists - the rare gems - who would actually RT or share what we did together. Thank you to some truly amazing publicists who worked with me over the years (you guys know who you are) and to every single person who actually read what was on these web pages, there is so much appreciation for y'all.

With all that goodness, why close shop for now? Well, besides dealing with some personal issues like we all have, the site got to the point where doing it on a daily basis (as a labor of love really) made me feel like TDC was a factory instead of a passion. I grew tired, was uninspired to write, and was just tossing stuff up to post.....which isn't doing anyone any favors. So I decided to take an extended breather which is allowing me to take care of myself and enjoy music as a fan and remember how much joy it brings me. 

Not sure if the site will be back in 2 months or 10, but in the meantime Enjoy music. Enjoy life. Tara

“It’s like the whole world’s got the blues,” Americana singer-songwriter Graham Stone feels that lyric in his bones. Somehow though, he manages to provide hope and spread compassion through warm guitar chords, smooth vocals, and lyrics filled with honesty and determination. His new album, Bad News, (April 12th) seeks to encourage the world-weary and reaches new levels of rumbling, gritty and plain-as-day Americana glory along the way. 

Bad News feels as earthy as it does polished, allowing each song to flourish on its own whether it is highlighted by crashing waves of rock & roll, the tell tale sign of the blues, folk storytelling or the telltale twang of the dobro--Bad News captures the best of everything Stone has to offer.

Today, TDC is excited to premiere one the of the album's cuts, "Haulin Grass," a gritty, guitar-driven rocker which delivers a relatable tale of making adjustments in one's life to survive in difficult times. 

​​Stone shares, "Haulin Grass" is a story about somebody who has a loved one that's sick and they find themselves without enough money to cover the necessary medical expenses--so they do what they feel like they need to do at the time--in order to take care of it.

Jason Isbell was probably my biggest influence when writing the song. He and others just do these kinds of tunes so well, so I won't even try to pretend the caliber is close to the same. But man, this is such a fun song to play with a band! I just really love playing it. I like to think it lands somewhere between Crystal Clear, Super 8 and Cumberland Gap. It's a little bit tongue-in-cheek because it's just about weed but it's got a bit of a heavier side to it as well, just because of the circumstances surrounding the mission.

Pedro really wanted to add cowbell to this one. And don't get me wrong, I'm into the sound! But it still just cracks me up every time I hear it. And then that little dobro outro at the very end, too. That's the fine work of Mr. Matt Eversole--he played all of the dobro on this record. Anyway, Pedro had the idea to give this song a dobro outro and after the escalating vocals and final crash, man I just really love that ending! It's the little things, ya know?"

Enjoy and share the tune above. For more information visit HERE.

Ted Russell Kamp, like all artists, writes about what he knows. Kamp spends his life making music for a living, touring and making records and sings about life, love, traveling, surviving the chaos of the modern world and making music in the process.

Walkin’ Shoes is an album of 13 songs, all penned or co-written by Kamp, that deals with these familiar themes but his adept use of poetry, humor and honesty and his rich understanding and reinterpretation of American roots music make Walkin’ Shoes a joyous and inspiring ride. “A lot of these are traveling songs or songs about personal change—so the very earth metaphor of walking shoes applies to at least half of the songs,” Kamp explains.

Kamp’s voice is full of wisdom (“When you play rock and roll long enough, the blues is what you get” he sings on "This Old Guitar"), tongue in cheek humor (“I could have played it safe, I could have stayed in bed, but I won’t stop and stay at home, I’ll rest when I’m dead” he sings on “Home Away From Home”) and wistfulness (“I’m not asking for much, just a horizon and a touch, of a hobo’s lullaby” he sings on "Highway Whisper".

The music is a combination of classic California singer/songwriter music with hints of country and soul. With nods to Bob Dylan and the Band, Leon Russell and Waylon and Willie, it reflects the sound of the many cities and cultures Kamp has become familiar with and the cities he calls his homes away from home. The Big Takeover wrote, “Kamp simply knocks one ball after another out of the park…Saturated in talent and sincerity.” Kamp explains his process, “For a while I had a more pristine and Nashville approach and I’m enjoying letting my rock and poetic roots come out more. I want my songs and images to be poetic and earthy at the same time.”

Listen to "Ride This Train"

​Available everywhere February 22nd, 2019, "Wayward Skies" is the debut full length album from southern Illinois native and Nashville, TN based roots country rock artist Dom Wier.  This record is a culmination of Wier's efforts over the past 10 years, which include more than 1200 shows performed, a thousand songs written and half a million miles traveled on America's highways and backroads. From the dark corners of the smokiest backwoods bars in the south to noteworthy festival stages, this songwriter and working musician has seen the harsh realities of the music business, the joys of hard won little victories, and along the way put pen to paper. 

Produced with Matthew Miller in Nashville, "Wayward Skies" is for all intensive purposes, a country folk rock record, "Americana" if you wish.  The 12 song album features strong guitars, driving rhythms and distinct road worn vocals.  After growing up along the Mississippi River near St. Louis and then spending 10 years in Tennessee, Wier has taken influence from elements of rock, country and blues music.  This record represents where he is at this moment as an artist in 2019.  There are echoes of classic rock and country music heroes on this album.  Acceptance, recklessness, despair, hope, holding on to your loved ones for dear life, death, middle American grit, determination, perseverance, brutal honesty and heart. You'll find it all across "Wayward Skies".  

Nashville country-rocker Kyle Daniel has announced the release of his sophomore EPWhat's There to Say? and shared the lead single at Glide Magazine, who praised the track as "showcasing Daniel’s proficiency for placing tunes into high gear, with a lyrical candor akin to Steve Earle, Jamey Johnson & Whiskey Myers." What's There to Say? is out March 15th.
 
What’s there to say when you’ve conceded to the hardships of life? Kyle Daniel wrestles with this question throughout his sophomore EP, aptly titled What’s There to Say? Delivering his message via bright melodies and a wall of electric guitar, Daniel navigates the trials and tribulations of being a working musician, failed relationships, being surrounded by addiction and growing up in modern-day America. Wearing his heart on a tattered sleeve, he pairs everyman lyricism with a rusty vocal akin to Blackberry Smoke, Will Hoge and Chris Stapleton, bristled with a warm guitar bravado. It comes as no surprise that he’s road-dogged as a guitarist for Clare Dunn, Jimmy Hall and Casey James, as well as opened for the likes of Jason Isbell and Miranda Lambert. These are rich, authentic stories told from the perspective of someone who’s wrestled with the ups and downs of being a touring musician.

His new project carries with it tremendous gravitas, particularly in a time when the truth is under the microscope. Daniel draws upon the uncertainty of an ever-evolving music scene, currently in a state of transition especially in the age of streaming. “You learn to take the victories as they come and be proud of those,” he says, considering the weight of his new music and the past year of his personal life. “Born to Lose” ignites the set from inside out, as he turns his gaze on the taboo topic of addiction and its omniscience in our everyday lives.

Americana/Country songwriter Jeff Przech is released his new single, “SOMEDAY”, on February 1, 2019. “SOMEDAY” is a musical departure from Przech’s 2018 album “JEFF PRZECH & THE OUTFIT” with much more of a classic country and bluegrass feel. Przech’s acoustic guitar intertwines with banjo and mandolin on the track, giving it an ‘on the porch’ feel, while the chorus features a four part harmony that intends to pay homage to The Eagles. “SOMEDAY” is indicative of the new direction Przech is taking with his music, trading gritty Telecasters for laid back arrangements and a 1970’s Studio A sound. Below, Przech speaks about that new direction, the song, and more!

STREAM “SOMEDAY” HERE

​What spurred you to go in a different direction sonically with your new music?
Nothing, really. It's all about what I hear in my head for a given song. When I did the Outfit record, I heard twangy, electric guitars for most of those songs, so that's the record we made. This time, I heard very sparse arrangements. Not sparse in a sense that anything is lacking, just less going on musically. The other musicians and I just gathered in a studio, set up around a couple mics, and played. I think the essence of the song - at least these songs - is better served that way. People have asked me if I'm reinventing my sound. My response is no, I'm not reinventing anything because I don't consider my music any sort of invention in the first place. I'm not trying to be anything I'm not. As I said, I always just chase the sounds in my head. That's why I have such respect for Ryan Adams. I'm not comparing myself to him by ANY means, but he does the same thing - chases what he hears. 

Where there any particular influences on your sound this time around?
Oh, of course. I think the way we recorded this time around is certainly a reflection of what I'm listening to at the time. The new Colter Wall record really blew me away. All three of his records have. Ryan Adams is always an influence. If it wasn't for his "Ashes & Fire" record, we might not be speaking right now. Other than that, most of my direct influences are much older. Like me (haha). I listen to a lot of old country music. Classic, not the drivel they play on mainstream radio. I'm a Waylon Jennings acolyte and I can say the same for Kris Kristofferson. Others too - Merle Haggard, Larry Jon Wilson. I also listen to a lot of what they called "Country Rock". The chorus harmonies in "Someday" - the 'oohs' - are my attempt at a homage to the Eagles. The Burrito Brothers, Pure Prairie League, Michael Nesmith's solo work, it all finds its way in there I suppose.