Doug Seegers.
Spring has sprung.
We have a number of seasonal sounding platters this week. Southern Halo and Lewis Brice are specifically addressing the upcoming summer fun, while Jesse Labelle, Juliet Simmons Dinallo and Sara Simmons all have airy tracks that suit the weather as well.
The Disc of the Day goes to Doug Seegers. He’s the former Nashville street singer who has become a big deal in Europe. I’d lend him your ears if I were you.
Our DisCovery Award this week goes to Liz Moriondo. She hails from the Missouri Ozarks and is evidently a big favorite on outdoorsy TV shows and on the NASCAR circuit.
KOLT BARBER/Cowboy
Writer: Kolt Barber; Producer: Kolt Barber; Publisher: Buck & Spur, BMI; Barbed Wire
– Macho baritone vocal, rebel attitude, rocking electric guitars. Crisply produced and thoroughly listenable. Not my cup of tea, but whatever floats your boat.
SOUTHERN HALO/Sunshine
Writers: Natalia Elizabeth Morris/Stephen B. Liles/Eric Gunderson; Producer: Catt Gravitt; Publishers: Halo Baby/Original Hooligan/Gunderson, BMI/ASCAP
– Here comes summer. The Morris sisters have a song for the season with this tuneful, harmony-kissed sparkler.
CHUCK MEAD/Big Bear In The Sky
Writer: Charles Mead; Producer: Matt Ross Spang; Publisher: Pagan Idol, BMI; Plowboy (track)
– A retro-rockabilly, echo-chamber, deep-twang fest. Mead was a founder of BR5-49 as well as the musical director of the Million Dollar Quartet musical. Today, he’s a roots-music gem who’s a regular Opry visitor. This is drawn from his highly recommended CD Close to Home, which drops next month.
SARA SIMMONS/Oh I Need You
Writers: Sara Simmons; Producer: none listed; Publisher: Mollydogrecords, ASCAP; SS
– Scampering and sprightly, with rippling banjo backing. Her hillbilly soprano floats above the peppy track nicely. The lyric isn’t much, but the overall energy sells it nonetheless.
DOUG SEEGERS/Demon Seed
Writers: Doug Seegers; Producer: Joe Henry; Publisher: none listed; BMG
– Kinda haunting, minor key and very, very cool. His penetrating vocal wail rolls in a dramatic, echoey, electro-shuddering band arrangement that sounds like the undertow of doom. A thrilling listening experience.
LIZ MORIONDO/You Made Me
Writers: Liz Moriondo/Steve Mitchell/Chris Drizen; Producer: Johnny Dibb; Publisher: Bud Diesel/Grin Like a Dog/Boston Born, BMI/SOCAN/SESAC; Gone Fishin
– Her range-y vocal is so super expressive that your ears are glued to the speakers. The well-written song is a paean to a loving mom. Just in time for Mother’s Day, it couldn’t be a more timely addition to your playlist. Spin it now.
LEWIS BRICE/Summertime Vibes
Writers: Lewis Brice/Nick Norman/Ben Simonetti; Producer: none listed; Publishers: none listed; Pump House
– It sounds exactly like a beach party, with a thumpy, rump-shaking rhythm track as well as a catchy, sunny, sing-along tune. Irresistibly fun and smiley.
JULIET SIMMONS DINALLO/Tennessee
Writers: Juliet Simmons Dinallo; Producers: Michael Dinallo/Ducky Carlisle; Publishers: Crooked Road, BMI; Audium (track)
– Bright and pert and sort of “innocent” sounding. The song is too wordy and takes too long to get to the hook.
JESSE LABELLE/Call Me Up
Writers: none listed; Producer: Lindsay Rimes; Publisher: none listed; Just Listen
– Splendidly breezy country-pop, with an attractive come-on lyric. Lilting and lovely. Jesse isn’t kidding about that title. He really does want you to call him up at 615-823-8779.
LONNIE SPIKER/Behind The Clown
Writer: Lonnie Spiker; Producer: Curt Ryle; Publisher: Den N Dust, ASCAP; Megalith (track)
– He is as country as can be. But he just doesn’t sing all that well. Pitchy is the word.
Weekly Chart Report (5/10/19)
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Eric Paslay Sets Fourth European Tour
/by Jessica NicholsonAfter recently signing an exclusive songwriting agreement with Big Machine Music, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Eric Paslay is making plans for his fourth European tour set to launch in August. The three-week tour will take him across Germany, Scotland and the United Kingdom in addition to his first concerts in Ireland, the Netherlands and Sweden.
During the tour, Eric will return to Glasgow, Scotland where he recorded a live album in 2018 that is set for release before the tour launches this summer. More details will be announced soon.
“I’m so eager to get back to Europe and play music,” shares Paslay. “The fans welcomed us so warmly on all our previous tours and made all the shows so much fun. We look forward to experiencing the local cultures and mixing in some tourist opportunities too.”
Eric Paslay Sets Fourth European Tour
/by Jessica NicholsonAfter recently signing an exclusive songwriting agreement with Big Machine Music, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Eric Paslay is making plans for his fourth European tour set to launch in August. The three-week tour will take him across Germany, Scotland and the United Kingdom in addition to his first concerts in Ireland, the Netherlands and Sweden.
During the tour, Eric will return to Glasgow, Scotland where he recorded a live album in 2018 that is set for release before the tour launches this summer. More details will be announced soon.
“I’m so eager to get back to Europe and play music,” shares Paslay. “The fans welcomed us so warmly on all our previous tours and made all the shows so much fun. We look forward to experiencing the local cultures and mixing in some tourist opportunities too.”
Brett James Celebrates New Album At City Winery Show
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Event partners Warner/Chappell Music Nashville President Ben Vaughn; City National Bank Senior VP/Team Leader Diane Pearson; Brett James; MusiCares VP/Health & Human Services Debbie Carroll; ASCAP VP Nashville Membership/Creative Michael Martin. Photo: Osprey Media Nashville
Songwriter/artist/
James performed material from True Believer, a solo album written and produced by him, that will be released later this year.
“Brett’s connection to the crowd was instant, thanks to amazing blue-eyed soul vocals and that signature storytelling. He’s created a very personal project with universal appeal,” said Ben Vaughn, president, Warner/Chappell Music Nashville.
More than five thousand dollars was raised for MusiCares.
Brett James Celebrates New Album At City Winery Show
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Event partners Warner/Chappell Music Nashville President Ben Vaughn; City National Bank Senior VP/Team Leader Diane Pearson; Brett James; MusiCares VP/Health & Human Services Debbie Carroll; ASCAP VP Nashville Membership/Creative Michael Martin. Photo: Osprey Media Nashville
Songwriter/artist/
James performed material from True Believer, a solo album written and produced by him, that will be released later this year.
“Brett’s connection to the crowd was instant, thanks to amazing blue-eyed soul vocals and that signature storytelling. He’s created a very personal project with universal appeal,” said Ben Vaughn, president, Warner/Chappell Music Nashville.
More than five thousand dollars was raised for MusiCares.
Symphonic Distribution Celebrates Nashville Opening
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Taylor Garland, CFO Symphonic; Jorge Brea, CEO Symphonic; Janette Berrios, Dir. of Corporate Marketing Symphonic; and Randall Foster, VP Business Development/Nashville GM Symphonic. Photo: Grayscale Marketing
Global independent music distributor Symphonic Distribution hosted the heavy-hitters of Nashville’s music industry at their launch party on Tuesday (May 7) in conjunction with Music Biz 2019 on the Acme Feed & Seed rooftop. Symphonic announced the opening of two new offices April 1 in Nashville and Columbia.
“I am beyond thrilled at the response we have received since opening our offices. This party being our official kick-off party along with the Music Business Association’s official awards after party brought together friends, songwriters, artists, and other industry players to celebrate new beginnings and a bright future,” says Randall Foster, VP of Business Development/Nashville GM.
Symphonic Distribution Celebrates Nashville Opening
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Taylor Garland, CFO Symphonic; Jorge Brea, CEO Symphonic; Janette Berrios, Dir. of Corporate Marketing Symphonic; and Randall Foster, VP Business Development/Nashville GM Symphonic. Photo: Grayscale Marketing
Global independent music distributor Symphonic Distribution hosted the heavy-hitters of Nashville’s music industry at their launch party on Tuesday (May 7) in conjunction with Music Biz 2019 on the Acme Feed & Seed rooftop. Symphonic announced the opening of two new offices April 1 in Nashville and Columbia.
“I am beyond thrilled at the response we have received since opening our offices. This party being our official kick-off party along with the Music Business Association’s official awards after party brought together friends, songwriters, artists, and other industry players to celebrate new beginnings and a bright future,” says Randall Foster, VP of Business Development/Nashville GM.
Old Dominion Extends Make It Sweet Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughOld Dominion has added new dates and cities to their “Make It Sweet Tour” including shows in Charlotte, Tampa, Tulsa, Las Vegas, and Honolulu. The tour will include special guests including Scotty McCreery, Michael Ray, and Jordan Davis, who has been added to the international run. Morgan Evans, Ryan Griffin, and Ryan Hurd are set to open on select dates.
Old Dominion played a sold-out hometown show last weekend at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater following their performance on the mainstage at Stagecoach Country Music Festival. Last week, they released their deeply personal new song “Some People Do.” The band’s current single “Make It Sweet,” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts.
Old Dominion Added Tour Dates:
Sept. 27 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center #
Sept. 29 – Columbia – Merriweather Post Pavilion ^*
Nov. 1 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center +#
Nov. 3 – St. Augustine, FL – The Amp St. Augustine +#
Nov. 8 – Providence, RI – Dunkin’ Donuts Center #
Nov. 9 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter War Memorial Arena #
Nov. 14 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center +#
Nov. 15 – Bossier City, LA – CenturyLink Center +#
Nov. 16 – Grand Prairie, TX – The Theatre at Grand Prairie KSCS Country Fest +#
Nov. 21 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center +#
Nov. 22 – Highland Heights, KY – BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University +#
Nov. 23 – Moline, IL – TaxSlayer Arena +#
Dec. 4 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint #
Dec. 5 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint =
Jan. 3 – Kahului, HI – Maui Arts & Cultural Center ~
Jan. 5 – Honolulu, HI – Neal S. Blaisdell Center ~
+ Scotty McCreery
^ Michael Ray
* Jordan Davis
# Ryan Hurd
~ Morgan Evans
= Ryan Griffin
Old Dominion Extends Make It Sweet Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughOld Dominion has added new dates and cities to their “Make It Sweet Tour” including shows in Charlotte, Tampa, Tulsa, Las Vegas, and Honolulu. The tour will include special guests including Scotty McCreery, Michael Ray, and Jordan Davis, who has been added to the international run. Morgan Evans, Ryan Griffin, and Ryan Hurd are set to open on select dates.
Old Dominion played a sold-out hometown show last weekend at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater following their performance on the mainstage at Stagecoach Country Music Festival. Last week, they released their deeply personal new song “Some People Do.” The band’s current single “Make It Sweet,” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts.
Old Dominion Added Tour Dates:
Sept. 27 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center #
Sept. 29 – Columbia – Merriweather Post Pavilion ^*
Nov. 1 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center +#
Nov. 3 – St. Augustine, FL – The Amp St. Augustine +#
Nov. 8 – Providence, RI – Dunkin’ Donuts Center #
Nov. 9 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter War Memorial Arena #
Nov. 14 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center +#
Nov. 15 – Bossier City, LA – CenturyLink Center +#
Nov. 16 – Grand Prairie, TX – The Theatre at Grand Prairie KSCS Country Fest +#
Nov. 21 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center +#
Nov. 22 – Highland Heights, KY – BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University +#
Nov. 23 – Moline, IL – TaxSlayer Arena +#
Dec. 4 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint #
Dec. 5 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint =
Jan. 3 – Kahului, HI – Maui Arts & Cultural Center ~
Jan. 5 – Honolulu, HI – Neal S. Blaisdell Center ~
+ Scotty McCreery
^ Michael Ray
* Jordan Davis
# Ryan Hurd
~ Morgan Evans
= Ryan Griffin
DISClaimer: New Music From Doug Seegers, Liz Moriondo
/by Robert K OermannDoug Seegers.
Spring has sprung.
We have a number of seasonal sounding platters this week. Southern Halo and Lewis Brice are specifically addressing the upcoming summer fun, while Jesse Labelle, Juliet Simmons Dinallo and Sara Simmons all have airy tracks that suit the weather as well.
The Disc of the Day goes to Doug Seegers. He’s the former Nashville street singer who has become a big deal in Europe. I’d lend him your ears if I were you.
Our DisCovery Award this week goes to Liz Moriondo. She hails from the Missouri Ozarks and is evidently a big favorite on outdoorsy TV shows and on the NASCAR circuit.
KOLT BARBER/Cowboy
Writer: Kolt Barber; Producer: Kolt Barber; Publisher: Buck & Spur, BMI; Barbed Wire
– Macho baritone vocal, rebel attitude, rocking electric guitars. Crisply produced and thoroughly listenable. Not my cup of tea, but whatever floats your boat.
SOUTHERN HALO/Sunshine
Writers: Natalia Elizabeth Morris/Stephen B. Liles/Eric Gunderson; Producer: Catt Gravitt; Publishers: Halo Baby/Original Hooligan/Gunderson, BMI/ASCAP
– Here comes summer. The Morris sisters have a song for the season with this tuneful, harmony-kissed sparkler.
CHUCK MEAD/Big Bear In The Sky
Writer: Charles Mead; Producer: Matt Ross Spang; Publisher: Pagan Idol, BMI; Plowboy (track)
– A retro-rockabilly, echo-chamber, deep-twang fest. Mead was a founder of BR5-49 as well as the musical director of the Million Dollar Quartet musical. Today, he’s a roots-music gem who’s a regular Opry visitor. This is drawn from his highly recommended CD Close to Home, which drops next month.
SARA SIMMONS/Oh I Need You
Writers: Sara Simmons; Producer: none listed; Publisher: Mollydogrecords, ASCAP; SS
– Scampering and sprightly, with rippling banjo backing. Her hillbilly soprano floats above the peppy track nicely. The lyric isn’t much, but the overall energy sells it nonetheless.
DOUG SEEGERS/Demon Seed
Writers: Doug Seegers; Producer: Joe Henry; Publisher: none listed; BMG
– Kinda haunting, minor key and very, very cool. His penetrating vocal wail rolls in a dramatic, echoey, electro-shuddering band arrangement that sounds like the undertow of doom. A thrilling listening experience.
LIZ MORIONDO/You Made Me
Writers: Liz Moriondo/Steve Mitchell/Chris Drizen; Producer: Johnny Dibb; Publisher: Bud Diesel/Grin Like a Dog/Boston Born, BMI/SOCAN/SESAC; Gone Fishin
– Her range-y vocal is so super expressive that your ears are glued to the speakers. The well-written song is a paean to a loving mom. Just in time for Mother’s Day, it couldn’t be a more timely addition to your playlist. Spin it now.
LEWIS BRICE/Summertime Vibes
Writers: Lewis Brice/Nick Norman/Ben Simonetti; Producer: none listed; Publishers: none listed; Pump House
– It sounds exactly like a beach party, with a thumpy, rump-shaking rhythm track as well as a catchy, sunny, sing-along tune. Irresistibly fun and smiley.
JULIET SIMMONS DINALLO/Tennessee
Writers: Juliet Simmons Dinallo; Producers: Michael Dinallo/Ducky Carlisle; Publishers: Crooked Road, BMI; Audium (track)
– Bright and pert and sort of “innocent” sounding. The song is too wordy and takes too long to get to the hook.
JESSE LABELLE/Call Me Up
Writers: none listed; Producer: Lindsay Rimes; Publisher: none listed; Just Listen
– Splendidly breezy country-pop, with an attractive come-on lyric. Lilting and lovely. Jesse isn’t kidding about that title. He really does want you to call him up at 615-823-8779.
LONNIE SPIKER/Behind The Clown
Writer: Lonnie Spiker; Producer: Curt Ryle; Publisher: Den N Dust, ASCAP; Megalith (track)
– He is as country as can be. But he just doesn’t sing all that well. Pitchy is the word.