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Bristol Avant Indie Pop Outfit Modesty Blaise Unveil “Carol Mountain” From ‘Melancholia’ Remaster

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A quietly influential British indie pop record returns with renewed presence. Bristol-based avant indie pop outfit Modesty Blaise share a newly remastered version of “Carol Mountain”, a centrepiece from their landmark album ‘Melancholia’, available now on Bandcamp. The track arrives as the first preview of the album’s 25th Anniversary reissue, an expanded three-disc edition featuring restored audio, session outtakes and refreshed artwork. The full ‘Melancholia – Remaster’ collection lands April 24 via From Lo-Fi To Disco!.

“Carol Mountain formed one of the main tracks of the whole album. It was recorded in multiple parts and using three different drum kits. It’s inspired by Steven Gaines’ book ‘Heroes & Villains’ about The Beach Boys, and written in about half an hour on a Sunday morning,” says Jonny Collins. The recording story moves in the opposite direction. Months of sessions followed, including orchestral musicians from a Bristol orchestra and a barbershop quartet assembled for the arrangement.

The newly edited video draws from footage filmed in New York during a 2002 Modesty Blaise performance. At the time, the band featured Jonny Collins, David W Brown, Gregory Jones, Clem Courtney and Julien Clapperton. The visuals capture the group at a moment when the record’s reputation continued to grow beyond its original release.

Originally issued as a standalone single, “Carol Mountain” distills the sonic language that defines ‘Melancholia’. The track unfolds slowly, built on layered instrumentation, orchestral colour and deliberate pacing. The result lands with remarkable poise. It stands as a beautifully constructed piece of English pop songwriting that still carries weight decades later.

The anniversary edition expands the album into three discs: the remastered original record, the ‘Melancholia [de]Construction’ outtakes collection, and ‘Melancholia – The Singles’. The remaster, completed by original engineer Martin Nichols, brings greater dynamic range and deeper detail to the recordings while maintaining the character of the original sessions. The album’s atmosphere remains intact, now presented with renewed depth and dimension.

Ozomatli Co-Founder Raul Pacheco Releases New Man Boy Brown Single “Golden Ride”

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Man Boy Brown, the solo project of Ozomatli co-founder Raul Pacheco, has released a new single titled “Golden Ride.”

The buoyant track blends swirling synths with a laid-back dancefloor groove, drawing inspiration from 1970s disco and R&B influences such as Silver Convention and Andrea True. With its smooth pulse and nostalgic feel, “Golden Ride” captures the uplifting spirit of music as both escape and celebration.

“Give me medicine of dance all day / Take it to the night away,” Pacheco sings, summing up the song’s message of joy, movement, and freedom.

While best known as a founding member of the Grammy-winning Los Angeles collective Ozomatli, Pacheco uses Man Boy Brown as a more personal outlet. The project allows him to explore themes of connection, reflection, and self-discovery while revisiting the music that shaped his youth.

Splitting his time between New Mexico and Boyle Heights in East Los Angeles, Pacheco continues balancing his work with Ozomatli while developing this solo creative path. With “Golden Ride,” he delivers a feel-good reminder of the power of music to move both body and spirit.

Ryan and Rory Release Honky-Tonk Party Anthem “Wasn’t Thinkin’”

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Ryan and Rory are turning up the neon-lit energy with their latest single “Wasn’t Thinkin’,” out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.

Produced by Kevin Bard and written by Joey Hyde, Ryan Follesé, and Emma-Lee, the track leans into the rowdy side of modern country with cranked-up guitars, a boot-stomping groove, and a chorus built for crowded dance floors and last-call singalongs. The duo recently premiered the song during a return appearance at the Grand Ole Opry.

“Yep, the song is about ‘one of those nights,’” says Ryan Follesé. “Sometimes you don’t need to overthink a good time. Just roll with it.”

“Even in the fog of a morning-after hangover,” adds Rory John Zak, “once you piece together what happened the night before, this song makes you want to run it back again.”

Filled with snapshots of karaoke bars, double pours, and questionable rides home, “Wasn’t Thinkin’” captures the duo’s mix of humor, relatability, and high-energy country attitude.

Ryan and Rory will soon take their momentum overseas with a three-show run in London beginning March 14 as part of the C2C Festival.

The pair have quickly built buzz in country music, earning recognition as a SiriusXM The Highway Find while releasing fan-favorite tracks like “Pour Decisions,” “This Town,” “What’s Mine Is Yours,” and “Truck Stop.” Their growing following has also led to tour dates alongside artists including Sam Hunt, Jamey Johnson, Brett Young, and Tyler Braden.

Dogstar Announce ‘All In Now’ Album And North American Tour

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Los Angeles rock trio Dogstar are back with a new album and a major tour. The band, featuring guitarist and vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse, and bassist Keanu Reeves, will release their fourth studio album ‘All In Now’ on May 29 through their own Dillon Street Records.

Produced by Nick Launay, known for work with IDLES, Amyl and the Sniffers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, the new record builds on the momentum of Dogstar’s 2023 reunion album ‘Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees.’ The band describes the project as energized by their time back on the road playing clubs, theaters, and festivals around the world.

“The album really sets up the energy at the heart of this album and the fun that we’ve always had playing together,” says Robert Mailhouse. Keanu Reeves adds, “Personally, I loved it all. For me, the attitude was like, ‘let’s work hard and let’s go.’”

TOUR DATES:
May 28 – Highland, CA – bEATS at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
May 29 – Rohnert Park, CA – Graton Resort & Casino

June 11 – Dublin, IE – 3Olympia Theatre
June 13 – London, UK – Roundhouse
June 14 – Donington Park, UK – Download Festival
June 16 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
June 17 – Paris, FR – L’Olympia
June 19 – Sierre, CH – Sierre Blues Festival
June 21 – Landgraaf, NL – Pinkpop Festival
June 22 – Hamburg, DE – Große Freiheit 36
June 23 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys Neue Welt
June 25 – Stockholm, SE – Gröna Lund
June 26 – Oslo, NO – Tons of Rock Festival
June 27 – Odense, DK – Tinderbox Festival
June 29 – Prague, CZ – SaSaZu

July 1 – Cologne, DE – Carlswerk Victoria
July 2 – Wiltz, LU – Festival de Wiltz
July 4 – Werchter, BE – Rock Werchter
July 7 – Barcelona, ES – Paral·lel 62
July 8 – Madrid, ES – Mad Cool Festival
July 9 – Lisbon, PT – NOS Alive Festival
July 11 – Rome, IT – Auditorium Cavea – Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
July 12 – Bari, IT – Nuova Fiera del Levante
July 14 – Pordenone, IT – Pordenone Blues & Co. Festival
July 15 – Milan, IT – Teatro Arcimboldi
July 17 – Vienna, AT – Gasometer
July 18 – Budapest, HU – Akvárium Klub

August 1 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theatre
August 2 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
August 4 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
August 5 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
August 7 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
August 8 – Richmond, VA – The National
August 11 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
August 12 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
August 14 – Atlantic City, NJ – Sound Waves at The Hard Rock
August 15 – Mashantucket, CT – Great Cedar Showroom – Foxwoods Resort & Casino
August 16 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston
August 18 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
August 19 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
August 21 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino
August 22 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
August 24 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
August 25 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
August 27 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
August 28 – New Buffalo, MI – Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo
August 29 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
August 31 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha

September 2 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
September 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

Electronic Producer Tycho Releases New Instrumental Single “Forge”

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San Francisco electronic musician and producer Tycho has released the new instrumental single “Forge.” The track traces its origins to an early demo that eventually evolved into “Boundary Rider,” Scott Hansen’s recent collaboration with Paul Banks.

“‘Boundary Rider’ started life as a demo called ‘Forge,’ a driving open-ended extension of the Epoch-era sound,” Hansen explains. After completing the vocal collaboration, he revisited the original idea to shape it into a fully realized instrumental, pushing Zac Brown’s guitar work forward and opening the arrangement to highlight the song’s atmosphere.

The release continues the creative momentum following Tycho’s 2024 album ‘Infinite Health.’ Alongside the new music, Hansen will bring the project’s immersive visuals and live performances to audiences throughout 2026 with festival appearances and headline shows across North America.

TYCHO ON TOUR 2026:

MARCH

14–15 – San Diego, CA – CRSSD Festival 2026

19–22 – Okeechobee, FL – Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2026

28 – San Francisco, CA – The Castro Theatre

APRIL

03–04 – Pelham, TN – Tycho w/ Washed Out

JUNE

20 – Bellvue, CO – The Mishawaka

JULY

24-27 – Shambhala Music Festival

Rap-Pop Hitmaker Paul Russell Releases New EP ‘Miracle Mile’

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Dallas-born rapper, singer, and songwriter Paul Russell has released his new seven-song project ‘Miracle Mile,’ out now through Arista Records. Named after the Los Angeles neighborhood he now calls home, the EP reflects on the importance of community, friendship, and the moments that bring people back to the people who matter most.

Russell wrote much of the project during a year spent slowing down and reconnecting with family and friends. “Miracle Mile is about appreciating your community and the people you love,” he explains. Many of the songs were shaped by real conversations and everyday experiences, creating a reflective collection rooted in gratitude and personal growth.

Across the EP, Russell blends upbeat celebration with laid-back reflection. Songs like “High Maintenance” and “Party” carry the feel of a neighborhood cookout, while tracks such as “No Other Place” and “Last Thing I Do” lean into a calmer, more intimate mood. Russell will celebrate the release with a special live performance at Blue Note in Los Angeles on April 21.

Johnny Orlando Returns With New Single “Have Your Lovin”

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Johnny Orlando returns with “Have Your Lovin,” a sleek, pop record that channels pure confidence into two and a half minutes of tension and desire.

Built around blown-out drums, snappy basslines, and unchained vocals, the track pairs a glossy pop backbone with darker, mood-driven textures. Inspired by the energy of early-2010s darker pop and reminiscent of the Starboy-era The Weeknd, “Have Your Lovin” feels sharp, current, and intimate.

Lyrically, it stays in Orlando’s familiar space of romantic push-and-pull, but this time with sharper edges and more self-awareness. It’s less about longing, more about control. “I tried to think up a pop song that I would want to listen to and then made it.” Orlando says.

This release gives fans a bit more insight on Orlando’s creative process and what they can expect from the new album. “Have Your Lovin” marks a decisive turn in this new era, stepping confidently into his new chapter. Culturally, he sits at the intersection of modern pop and indie-leaning alternative, part of a new wave of artists redefining what pop can sound like in 2026.

Oscar Peterson Trio Unveil 1960 Detroit Recordings On ‘Live At Baker’s Keyboard Lounge’

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Today, Verve Records is thrilled to announce the release of Oscar Peterson Trio: Live at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, due out April 17. The stunning collection of previously unreleased performances was recorded in August of 1960 at Detroit’s legendary Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. The album unveils Oscar Peterson’s only recorded performance of the 1929 standard “S’posin,” which debuts today offering a thrilling preview of the trio at full tilt. Listen to the “S’posin” and pre-order the album here.

Captured during a two-week engagement at the height of the trio’s powers, the recordings feature Peterson with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen. Already one of the most celebrated groups in jazz, the trio breathes as one throughout these performances, phrasing with uncanny unity no matter the tempo or complexity. Whether roaring through flag-wavers or caressing ballads with lyrical grace, the ensemble’s seamless interplay and aristocratic swing embody what pianist Roger Kellaway famously described as Peterson’s “will to swing.”

The setting was equally iconic. Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, located on Detroit’s historic Livernois corridor, has a legitimate claim as the oldest continuously operating jazz club in the world. In 1960, Detroit was a thriving cultural capital and a national jazz stronghold, and Baker’s—with its intimate 99-seat room that hosted the era’s greatest artists—was its epicenter. Peterson himself performed there 18 times between 1957 and 1972, forming a deep bond with the club and its devoted audiences. These recordings now join a short list of historic live documents captured within its storied walls.

Live at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge will be available in multiple formats. The standard version (CD and 1LP) features key selections from the five sets performed that evening, while the complete recordings (D2C exclusive 3LP and digital) present all five sets in the order they were played, accompanied by extensive liner notes by Detroit jazz historian Mark Stryker. Discovered decades later in a mislabeled box in the Verve vaults, these tapes surface in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Oscar Peterson’s birth on August 15, 1925. More than six decades after they were recorded, these new-to-the-world performances stand as a powerful reminder: there has never been, and will never be, anyone quite like Oscar Peterson.

Live at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Standard Tracklist
1. Politics & Poker
2. Dancing on the Ceiling
3. S’posin
4. Django
5. Liza (All The Clouds’ll Roll Away)
6. Where Do I Go From Here?
7. Yesterdays
8. Softly As In a Morning Sunrise
9. The Touch Of Your Lips

Live at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Complete Recordings Tracklist

LP1/SIDE A
1. Autumn Leaves
2. Django
3. Confirmation
4. Whisper Not
5. Closing/Billy Boy

LP1/SIDE B
1. The Touch Of Your Lips
2. Ill Wind
3. Chicago

LP2/SIDE A
1. I Love You
2. Closing/Blues For Big Scotia
3. Dancing On The Ceiling
4. Politics & Poker
5. Where Do I Go From Here?

LP2/SIDE B
1. I Didn’t Know What Time It Was
2. Liza (All The Clouds’ll Roll Away)
3. Yesterdays
4. Softly As a Morning Sunrise
5. S’posin

LP3/SIDE A
1. I Remember Clifford
2. Let There Be Love
3. Swamp Fire
4. Closing/Intros/Blues For Big Scotia
5. Satin Doll

LP3/SIDE B
1. Woody ’n’ You
2. My Funny Valentine
3. Scrapple From The Apple
4. Closing/Intros/Billy Boy/When The Saints Go Marching In

Metalcore Band Lost In Separation Sign To SBG Records, Release “Can’t Forget”

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Dallas metalcore band Lost In Separation have signed with SBG Records and introduced the new chapter with their latest single, “Can’t Forget.” The track arrives as the band continues building momentum with their blend of heavy riffs, emotional songwriting, and melodic intensity.

“Can’t Forget” explores the emotional weight of losing someone unexpectedly and the difficult process of learning how to move forward. The band wrote and produced the song alongside Austin Coupe, known for work with The Devil Wears Prada, Thousand Below, and Papa Roach.

Lost In Separation have carved out their identity in the Texas metalcore scene by combining aggression with deeply personal storytelling. With their new label partnership now in place, the band signals more releases and announcements on the way as they continue expanding their reach.

Country Breakout Cameron Whitcomb Releases New Single “You And Me”

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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb continues his unstoppable momentum with today’s premiere of his brand new single, “You and Me,” available now via Atlantic Records HERE. The song – which sees Whitcomb teaming once again with producer Jack Riley (Knox, Grace VanderWaal) and his frequent songwriting collaborators Cal Shapiro (Alex Warren, Timeflies) and Nolan Sipe (Benson Boone, Alex Warren) – has quickly proven a favorite thanks to its recent live debut while travelling North America alongside HARDY as special guest on his epic THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR!.

Whitcomb will be among the top stars performing later this month at Canada’s upcoming 55th Annual JUNO Awards, set for Hamilton, ON’s TD Coliseum on Sunday, March 29. The Nanaimo, BC-born artist makes his JUNO Awards debut with five total nominations, propelling him into top categories alongside some of his home country’s most established names including Justin Bieber, Tate McRae, and The Weeknd. The nods – which follow his two recent wins at the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) – include “TD JUNO Fan Choice,” “Single of the Year Presented by Sunrise Records,” “Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada,” “Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters,” and “Country Album of the Year.”

Whitcomb will resume his tour schedule later this month by taking centerstage on his own Fragile Egos Tour, a new run of US headline shows produced by Live Nation beginning March 17 at Madison, WI’s The Sylvee. Highlights include SOLD-OUT stops at notable venues as Boston, MA’s Citizens House of Blues Boston (April 1), New York City’s historic Irving Plaza (April 4), Charlottesville, VA’s The Jefferson Theatre (April 8), Detroit, MI’s Saint Andrew’s Hall (May 30), and Cleveland, OH’s House of Blues (June 2). Tickets for all other dates are extremely limited. For complete details and remaining ticket availability, please visit thecamwhitcomb.com.

Along with his own Fragile Egos Tour, Whitcomb will continue to support HARDY on THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR!, with dates set across the US and Canada into the summer. In May, Whitcomb will head Down Under for an eagerly awaited headline tour of Australia and New Zealand, with almost all dates now sold out and additional shows added in some markets due to overwhelming demand. As if all that weren’t enough, Whitcomb is also set for a number of top-billed festival performances, including Georgetown, TX’s Two Step Inn (April 19), Indio, CA’s Stagecoach Music Festival (April 26), Fergus, ON’s Meadows Music Festival (May 29), Bloomington, IL’s Tailgate N’ Tallboys (June 20), Dauphin, MB’s Dauphin’s Countryfest (June 27), Fort McMurray, AB’s Hello Summer Festival (July 5), Craven, SK’s Country Thunder Saskatchewan (July 11), Three Forks, MT’s Headwaters Country Jam (July 23), Camrose, AB’s Big Valley Jamboree (August 2), and more. 

Last month saw Whitcomb kick off the year with “All Your’n (Amazon Music Original)” an Amazon Music Original cover of the Tyler Childers fan favorite available to stream and purchase now exclusively on Amazon Music. Watch the official live performance video via YouTube HERE

2025 saw Whitcomb take a giant step forward with his acclaimed debut album, The Hard Way, joined by an expanded Deluxe Edition available now via Atlantic Records HERE. The album debuted at #1 on the Country Albums chart in Whitcomb’s home country of Canada, earning Gold certification and quickly surpassing 500 million streams nationwide thanks to such emotionally raw singles as the breakout fan favorite “Quitter,” the brutally self-aware “Hundred Mile High,” the defiant “Options,” the hopeful “Fragile,” the gut-punching title track, and the chart-climbing hit, “Medusa, the latter joined by a live performance video streaming HERE. A deeply personal look at Whitcomb’s turbulent journey – from early struggles with addiction to his remarkable recovery and personal growth – The Hard Way is further anchored by the powerful “Call For You,” written as a tribute to his mom. The Deluxe Edition adds five very special bonus tracks, including “End of the Morning,” a previously unheard collaboration with indie folk artist Evan Honer, as well as the standout track, “Problem,” joined by an exclusive “Amazon Music presents” live performance video streaming HERE

With over 5M monthly listeners on Spotify, 4.5M+ followers across social platforms, and over 835M+ global streams to date, Whitcomb is riding high after what truly proved a landmark 2025 for the Nanaimo, BC-based artist. Named the 2025 recipient of CMA’s Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award, recognizing outstanding achievements by a Country Music artist who is originally based internationally, Whitcomb was among the big winners at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA), taking home the “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” and “Fans’ Choice” awards amidst six total nominations. Whitcomb also made his Canadian TV debut at the CCMA Awards with an energetic live performance of “Quitter,” streaming HERE

In a world that often prizes surface-level honesty, Whitcomb stands out as an artist with the courage to confront uncomfortable truths. After leaving home at age 17 to work on a pipeline, the British Columbia native discovered his passion for singing and devoted himself to music. He broke through with his 2024 debut EP, Quitter – a fearless collection of country/folk songs inspired by his journey through addiction and recovery. Since then, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter has skyrocketed, landing on 2025 Artist to Watch lists from Spotify and Amazon Music, releasing his full-length debut, The Hard Way, and traveling the world on increasingly popular tours including his biggest North American headline run thus far, the I’ve Got Options Tour, which saw him packing houses from coast-to-coast including a sold-out two-night stand at Los Angeles, CA’s iconic Troubadour.

CAMERON WHITCOMB ON TOUR 2026

MARCH

17 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee ^ (LOW TICKETS)

19 – Green Bay, WI – The Resch Center *

20 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at The MARK *

21 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha *

24 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring ^ (LOW TICKETS)
26 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center *

27 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum *

28 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center *

APRIL

1 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston ^ (SOLD OUT)

2 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place ^ (LOW TICKETS)

4 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza ^ (SOLD OUT)

7 – Charlotte, MC – The Fillmore Charlotte ^ (LOW TICKETS)
8 – Charlottesville, VA  – The Jefferson Theater ^ (SOLD OUT)
10 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz ^ (LOW TICKETS)
11 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel ^ (LOW TICKETS)

19 – Georgetown, TX – Two Step Inn Festival †

26 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach Music Festival †

MAY

5 – Auckland, New Zealand – Powerstation +

7 – Adelaide, Australia – The Gov (SOLD OUT) +

9 – Melbourne, Australia – Forum (SOLD OUT) +

10 – Melbourne, Australia – Forum (SOLD OUT) +

12 – Brisbane, Australia – The Tivoli (SOLD OUT) +

13 – Brisbane, Australia – The Tivoli +

15 – Sydney, Australia – Roundhouse (SOLD OUT) +

16 – Sydney, Australia – Roundhouse (SOLD OUT) +

29 – Fergus, ON – Meadows Music Festival †

30 –Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall ^ (SOLD OUT)

JUNE

2 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland ^ (SOLD OUT)

4 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP (Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion) *

5 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre *

6 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *

18 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis ^ (LOW TICKETS)

20 – Bloomington, IL – Tailgate N’ Tallboys †

25-28 – Dauphin, MB – Dauphin’s Countryfest †

JULY

5 – Fort McMurray, AB – Hello Summer Festival †

11 – Craven, SK – Country Thunder Saskatchewan †

23-25 – Three Forks, MT – Headwaters Country Jam †

24 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena *

28 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater ^ (LOW TICKETS)

AUGUST

2 – Camrose, AB – Big Valley Jamboree †

* Supporting HARDY’s THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR!

^ FRAGILE EGOS TOUR

† Festival Performance

+ w/ Special Guest Lewis Love