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Willi Carlisle Announces New Album Winged Victory and 42-Date U.S. Tour

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Willi Carlisle Announces New Album Winged Victory and 42-Date U.S. Tour

Missouri​-based folksinger Willi Carlisle has announced his highly anticipated self-produced fourth studio album, Winged Victory, set to release on June 27 via Signature Sounds. The upcoming album sees Carlisle return with his signature blend of traditionally-rooted folk music and kaleidoscope of oddball characters to confer with his core tenets in even more overt and provocative ways. Carlile has shared the first single from the 11-track set, “Work is Work,” one of many songs on the upcoming album that invites listeners to pause and consider the state of things. “Did you heed the call? Were you led astray? / Work is work, or it wouldn’t pay,” he sings, as he imagines grace free from the haints of meaningless production and profit.

Of the new song, Carlisle offers, “With ‘Work is Work,’ I wanted to write a bluegrass tune, and I wanted to try to make a direct address of my own [à la the album’s opening cover of ‘We Have Fed You All For 1000 Years’ written by an anonymous Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) worker]. I believe that after a certain point of creature comfort and stability, money doesn’t make you happier. So what are we doing with our precious time? I wrote it in a motel room along the Mississippi River. The room was full of bedbugs, and I’d just left New Orleans, a city that seems to be thriving even as it falls into the ocean. I finished the song in about an hour. I want people to know that they aren’t free from the terrible things that work does to people, from the awful transmutation of labor into money, but that the sacrifice isn’t meaningless.”

In celebration of the release, Carlisle will tour extensively across the United States this fall with 42 new headlining shows announced today. He is also touring in the UK and Netherlands this summer and appearing at multiple upcoming Folk Festivals, including FreshGrass, Winnipeg, Mariposa, Calgary, Canmore, Blue Ox, and more, in addition to an opening slot for multi-GRAMMY Award-winning folk artist Sierra Ferrell in Edmonton. Please see below for full tour details.

Winged Victory Tracklist:
We Have Fed You All for 1000 Years
Wildflowers Growin’
Winged Victory
The Cottonwood Tree
Cryin’ these Cocksucking Tears
The Cottonwood Polka
Work is Work
Sound and Fury
Beeswing
Big Butt Billy
Old Bill Pickett

Willi Carlisle On Tour:
April 8 — Decatur, GA @ Eddie’s Attic
April 9 — Decatur, GA @ Eddie’s Attic
April 11-13 — Saint Augustine Shores, FL @ Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
April 13 — Tampa, FL @ New World Music Hall
May 16 — Bentonville, AR @ FreshGrass
May 31 — Thetford, UK @ Red Rooster Festival
June 1 — Forest Row, UK @ Hop Yard Brewing Co.
June 2 — Bristol, UK @ The Louisiana
June 3 — Manchester, UK @ Night & Day Cafe
June 4 — Chester, UK @ St. Mary’s Creative Space
June 5 — Newcastle upon Tyne, UK @ The Cluny
June 6 — Brighton and Hove, UK @ Alphabet
June 7 — London, UK @ The Lexington
June 8 — Arnhem, Netherlands @ Luxor Live
June 11 — Haarlem, Netherlands @ Patronaat
June 12 — Middelburg, Netherlands @ De Spot
June 13 — Groningen, Netherlands @ Aa
June 14 — Utrecht, Netherlands @ TivoliVredenburg
June 28 — Eau Claire, WI @ Blue Ox Music Festival
July 5-6 — Orillia, ON @ Mariposa Folk Festival
July 10-13 — Winnipeg, MB @ Winnipeg Folk Festival
July 22 — Edmonton, AB @ Winspear Centre*
July 24-27 — Calgary, AB @ Calgary Folk Music Festival
July 27 — Salmon Arm, BC @ Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival
August 2-4 — Canmore, AB @ Canmore Folk Fest
August 23 — La Crosse, WI @ Great River Folk Festival
September 4 — Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard
September 5 — Little Rock, AR @ The White Water Tavern
September 6 — Little Rock, AR @ The White Water Tavern
September 12 — Washington, DC @ Union Stage
September 13 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry at The Fillmore
September 15 — New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
September 17 — Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
September 18 — South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Showcase Lounge
September 19 — Portland, ME @ SPACE Gallery
September 20 — Saratoga Springs, NY @ Caffe Lena
September 22 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Café and Music Hall
September 23 — Rochester, NY @ Flour City Station
September 24 — Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
September 26 — Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s
September 27 — Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark
September 28 — Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
September 29 — Wisconsin Dells, WI @ Showboat Saloon
September 30 — Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
October 2 — Kansas City, MO @ Knuckleheads
October 3 — St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
October 16 — Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
October 17 — Laramie, WY @ Gryphon Theatre
October 18 — Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room
October 21 — Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
October 23 — Spokane, WA @ District Bar
October 24 — Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
October 25 — Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Fox Cabaret
October 28 — Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
October 30 — San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
October 31 — Mariposa, CA @ The Grove House
November 1 — West Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour
November 2 — Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy + Harriet’s
November 3 — Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
November 5 — Arenas Valley, NM @ Whiskey Creek Zocalo
November 6 — Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
November 8 — Fort Worth, TX @ Tulips
November 9 — Austin, TX @ Antone’s Nightclub
November 18 — Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
November 19 — Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre
November 20 — Nashville, TN @ The Basement East
November 21 — Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle Music Hall
November 22 — Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
*with Sierra Ferrell

BC Camplight Announces ‘A Sober Conversation’ Album And Shares “Two Legged Dog” Duet with The Last Dinner Party’s Abigail Morris

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BC Camplight Announces ‘A Sober Conversation’ Album And Shares “Two Legged Dog” Duet with The Last Dinner Party’s Abigail Morris

Today, BC Camplight announces his new album A Sober Conversation out 27th June via Bella Union and available to preorder here. To accompany the announcement BC Camplight has shared lead single “Two Legged Dog”, an instant classic duet which features Abigail Morris from The Last Dinner Party. The song is a classic example of Brian Christinzio’s sumptuous songwriting, juxtaposing raw Rundgren-esque piano punching against moments of sophisticated classical grandeur.

Commenting on the track Abigail Morris says: “I was so thrilled when Brian reached out and asked if I would feature on this track. I will never forget the first time I heard BC Camplight – my band was driving from London to Brighton, I was astonishingly hungover and sunken eyed in the back seat when ‘I Only Drink When I’m Drunk’ came on my Discover Weekly. I had it on repeat for the rest of the journey and spent the next week exclusively listening to the rest of his discography. This track was a joy to sing, and I felt so honoured to be involved in such a powerful and personal song. Thank you, Brian – you are the GOAT.”

Additionally, BC Camplight has announced news of an extensive Autumn UK/EU tour featuring his biggest headline shows to date including performances at the Roundhouse in London and the O2 Apollo in Manchester. All dates are listed below.

Every BC Camplight album has a backstory every bit as compelling as its music. A Sober Conversation is no different, as virtuoso songwriter and pianist Brian Christinzio documents the last two years of his life, finally confronting a shocking childhood trauma while embracing sobriety, to create his bravest and most revealing record. It’s an enthralling, sometimes haunting quasi-concept record marked by ruthless tragic-comedic purging and sublime, intricate melody, knitting lyrical screenplays to dazzling arrangements. It is BC Camplight at the height of his remarkable powers.

A Sober Conversation follows Christinzio’s 2023 album, the critically celebrated The Last Rotation Of Earth (his first Top 40 album), a record centred around the agonising break-up of his long-term relationship. It received the most ecstatic reviews of his career – “A masterpiece” (Sunday Times), “Masterful” (Uncut), “An extraordinary record” (MOJO) – and his biggest headline shows up to that point at London Shepherd’s Bush Empire and Manchester’s Albert Hall. But even increased recognition for the man’s considerable talent cannot compensate for the man’s long history of depression, and Christinzio admits it’s been a hard-fought battle to reach this point in life.

“Around the time of The Last Rotation… I realised I was living in this perpetual childhood, messed up all the time, trying to free myself from responsibility and all the bad thoughts I had. It led to a kind of existential crisis… I was craving meaning, thinking about having kids… I’ve been running away from stuff for a long time. You can either try and achieve milestones in life or chase a dime bag – you can’t do both. And I’ve decided not to let myself be defeated anymore.”

In part, Christinzio’s new-found clarity led him back to childhood, to summer camp in New Jersey when he was abused by an adult counsellor. Previous BC Camplight records have referred to it obliquely, but it’s now front and centre of A Sober Conversation. “I had spent 30 years being terrified to open that door, and afraid of the price I’d pay once I had. I’ve opened the door. To some extent this album is what was on the other side. I hope it helps me but this album is also for everyone that is having trouble finding their bravery, finding themselves” he says.

As album intro ‘The Tent’ evolves from an ominous crescendo of synths and footsteps into a pensive country-tinged piano ballad into a passage of increasing tonal violence and euphoric choral harmonies, Christinzio sets the scene of the crime. Later on in the album, stunning magnum opus ‘Rock Gently To Disorder’ underlines how the struggle continues. “I might be owning my life, but it doesn’t mean it’s not going to hurt,” he affirms. “It’s always going to hurt.”

Hurt, alongside its good friends Confusion and Anger, have shaped every BC Camplight record, from his 2005 debut, when he was backed by musicians who would eventually join The War On Drugs. But by 2010, after he released a second album, Christinzio knew he had to leave Philly. “If I’d stayed,” he once mused, “I’d be dead. Period.” So he took a friend’s advice to escape his circumstances and moved to, of all places, Manchester. He found his way to Bella Union, when he began again, releasing the album How To Die In The North. Just days before it was released in 2014, Christinzio was deported back to Philly. He got back to the UK via an Italian passport and made Deportation Blues – but just days before its release in 2016, his father died, triggering the breakdown that inspired Shortly After Takeoff, the last part of what Christinzio calls his Manchester Trilogy.

The Last Rotation Of Earth followed, and Christinzio got through the break-up, started therapy, buried his addictions, and made his new masterwork A Sober Conversation. The album is self-played except drums (shared between Sidonie Hand-Halford and Adam Dawson, who plays in Christinzio’s live band), plus backing singer Jessica Branney. Live band members Jolan Lewis and Thom Bellini make cameos. Christinzio believes that his sobriety, “really comes out in the music. It’s more meaningful because it’s coming from a place of clarity.”

The BC Camplight live show is considered to be among the very best there is – a powerful and breathtaking affair. This year’s touring features a bunch of solo instore shows around the album’s launch and a full band UK tour in November, including London’s Roundhouse and Manchester Apollo. Upcoming live info below. All shows are full band unless listed as solo:

Saturday 17th May – Sheffield – Get Together Festival
Friday 13th June – Penzance – Minack Theatre (solo)
Saturday 5th July – York – Museum Gardens
Sunday 3rd August – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele
Saturday 30th August – Birmingham – Moseley Folk Festival
Friday 12th September – Lille – Aéronef (solo)
Saturday 13th September – Paris – Le Point Ephemere (solo)
Sunday 14th September – Antwerp – Venue TBC (solo)
Tuesday 16th September – Germany, Jena – TRAFO (solo)
Wednesday 17th September – Germany, Berlin – Kantine am Berghain (solo)
Thursday 18th September – Germany, Hamburg – Reeperbahn Festival (solo)
Friday 19th September – Denmark, Copenhagen – Hotel Cecil (solo)
Sunday 21st September – Germany, Cologne – Jaki (solo)
Monday 22nd September – The Netherlands, Amsterdam – Paradiso (solo)
Thursday 30th October – Bristol – SWX
Saturday 1st November – Leeds – Project House
Tuesday 4th November – Norwich – Norwich Arts Centre
Wednesday 5th November – London – Roundhouse
Thursday 6th November – Cardiff – Tramshed
Friday 7th November – Exeter – Phoenix
Saturday 8th November – Southampton – The 1865
Wednesday 12th November – Newcastle – Boiler Shop
Thursday 13th November – Glasgow – Queen Margaret Union
Friday 14th November – Manchester – O2 Apollo
Sunday 16th November – Nottingham – Rock City
Tuesday 18th November – Dublin – Button Factory
Wednesday 19th November – Belfast – Mandela Hall
Thursday 20th November – Galway – Roisin Duhb
Friday 21st November – Limerick City – Dolan’s

Tracklist:
1. The Tent
2. Two Legged Dog
3. A Sober Conversation
4. When I Make My First Million
5. Where You Taking My Baby?
6. Bubbles In The Gasoline
7. Rock Gently In Disorder
8. Drunk Talk
9. Leaving Camp Four Oaks

25 Short Form Video Music Promotion Ideas That Work for Indie Artists

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25 Short Form Video Music Promotion Ideas That Work for Indie Artists

In today’s music world, a song lives on people’s screens. TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts have become essential tools for artists who want to break through the noise and build real, lasting connections with fans. And the good news? You don’t need flashy budgets or a viral gimmick. You just need smart ideas, consistency, and a little creative spirit. Here are 25 short form video ideas designed to promote your music, boost engagement, and have a little fun while you’re at it.

1. Show the story behind the song
Talk about what inspired your latest track. People love to know the “why” behind the music.

2. Studio sneak peeks
Show quick clips from recording sessions — whether you’re laying down vocals or fiddling with production.

3. Countdown to release day
Build hype by counting down the days with a new clip or teaser each day leading up to the drop.

4. Lyric spotlight
Take one standout lyric and turn it into a moody, aesthetic visual — text on screen, performance or animation.

5. “You won’t believe what this song is about…”
Hook your audience in with a bold intro, then drop a killer 10-second teaser.

6. “Before vs. After” demo clips
Show the demo version of your song next to the final release — people love the creative transformation.

7. Live reaction clips
Film your reaction to hearing your own song on the radio, in a store, or for the first time fully mastered.

8. Behind-the-scenes gig moments
Quick snippets of loading gear, soundcheck, green room chats. Raw is real.

9. Duet with fans
If someone uses your song in a TikTok, duet or stitch it with your reaction. Celebrate them.

10. The hook challenge
Invite followers to sing, dance, or riff to your chorus — make it easy, catchy, and loopable.

11. Flashback to your first gig
Pull out old clips or photos and narrate them. Share the awkwardness and the wins.

12. Song in different genres
Reimagine your track as a punk song, EDM drop, or country ballad. It shows range and grabs new listeners.

13. Collaborator shoutouts
Tag and thank the people who helped bring your song to life — producers, writers, engineers, even pets.

14. Fan-made content
Repost fan covers, dances, or art using your track. It builds community and shows you’re paying attention.

15. “This line almost didn’t make it…”
Reveal the cutting room floor decisions. It sparks curiosity and shows how thoughtful your songwriting is.

16. Soundcheck covers
Film a 10-second cover of a classic song during soundcheck. It lets fans see you as a fan, too.

17. Music video mini-trailer
Before dropping the full video, release a mini trailer or a cool behind-the-scenes shot from the shoot.

18. Mashups and remixes
Combine your song with a trending sound or mash it up with another artist’s vibe — bonus if it’s unexpected.

19. On-location vibes
Film yourself playing or singing the song in a cool, unique setting — the top of a hill, your local diner, anywhere with character.

20. Fan lyric guesses
Ask fans to guess the next lyric or what a certain line means to them. Engage them in the story.

21. “If you like [Artist], you might like this…”
Draw connections to better-known artists to help fans find you through shared vibes or genres.

22. First listen reactions from friends or strangers
Capture a friend, bandmate, or barista hearing your song for the first time and their honest reaction.

23. What this song really sounds like
Compare your song to something playful or unexpected — “What if Bon Iver and Paramore made a baby?”

24. Time-lapse of your writing process
Speed up the footage of you writing lyrics, producing, or layering harmonies.

25. Your pet reacts to your new single
Okay, hear me out — pets reacting to music always win. It’s cute, lighthearted, and universally loved.

Short-form video isn’t about chasing the next viral trend — it’s about consistently showing up, offering value, and letting your personality and music shine through. Whether you’re dropping your first single or your tenth album, these ideas can help you create engaging, shareable content that actually connects with people. The tools are in your hands. Now hit record. If you’re still looking for help, or have any questions, or looking for more information, email me, I’ll be happy to chat – Eric@ThatEricAlper.com and talk soon!

ERP Development Cost: What You Need to Know in 2025

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By Mitch Rice

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software has become an essential tool for groups seeking to optimize their operations, centralize records, and enhance decision-making. Whether you are a startup scaling rapidly or an established employer managing complex workflows, a custom ERP answer can appreciably boost performance. But one of the first and most crucial questions enterprise leaders ask is: What is the ERP software improvement price?

In this  guide, we ruin down what goes into ERP software development cost, the important thing: fee drivers, average fee ranges, and hints to optimize your investment in 2025.

What is ERP Software?

ERP software is a gadget that integrates diverse business feature inclusive of accounting, HR, stock, procurement, income, and client control right into a centralized platform. It lets in special departments to get right of entry to actual-time information and streamline collaboration throughout the organization.

You can select between:

  • Off-the-shelf ERP answers (like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
  • Custom ERP development, which is adapted particularly to your business enterprise’s desires

While off-the-shelf software may be quicker to enforce, custom ERP development gives more flexibility, scalability, and control. Naturally, that degree of customization comes with a value.

What Determines ERP Software Development Cost?

The general ERP Software Development Cost can vary widely, depending on several key factors. Let’s ruin them down:

1. Business Size and Complexity

The scale of your business enterprise plays a big function. A small commercial enterprise with primary accounting and HR desires will spend a ways less than a multinational company with complicated deliver chains and compliance necessities.

More customers, greater roles, and extra departments usually imply extra functions, more integrations, and a higher rate.

2. Number of Modules Required

ERP systems are modular via layout. You can select which modules to encompass, including:

  • Finance and Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Inventory and Warehouse Management
  • CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
  • Procurement
  • Manufacturing and Production
  • Project Management
  • Sales and Marketing

More modules mean greater development time and higher expenses. If you’re simply getting started, you may launch with a middle set of functions and scale over the years.

3. Custom Features and Workflow Logic

A custom ERP software program is constructed to match your exact inner workflows. If you have particular methods or require automation that popular ERP systems don’t aid, assume the value to move up. This includes complex enterprise regulations, approval chains, multi-stage permissions, or real-time reporting dashboards.

4. UI/UX Design

A user-friendly, intuitive interface can improve adoption and decrease education time. But a splendid UI/UX layout adds to the improvement fee. Still, investing in true design will pay off by growing productiveness and minimizing personal mistakes.

5. Integration with Other Systems

Do you need your ERP to connect to your existing CRM, eCommerce platform, payroll system, or legacy databases? Integrations, particularly with gear can booh the time and price of ERP software development cost.

6. Development Team Location

Where your improvement crew is primarily based affects the overall fee drastically:

  • USA / Canada / Western Europe: $80 – $200 per hour
  • Eastern Europe: $30 – $80 per hour
  • India / Southeast Asia: $20 – $50 per hour

Outsourcing to professional improvement teams in cost-effective areas can dramatically lessen your ERP software program development price while retaining high excellence.

7. Ongoing Maintenance and Support

Post-deployment support includes worm fixes, updates, server maintenance, protection patches, and destiny upgrades. Many improvement corporations offer this as a monthly or yearly service, and it needs to be blanketed for your price range making plans.

Hidden Costs to Watch Out For

When budgeting for ERP software development, don’t forget to account for the following:

  • Infrastructure charges (in case you’re hosting on-premises)
  • Training for staff
  • Data migration and cleanup
  • Licensing
  • Change management and adoption techniques

These charges can add up quickly if not deliberate from the outset.

How to Reduce ERP Development Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

While ERP development cost systems can be expensive, clever planning can help maintain fees under manipulation. Here’s how:

1. Start Small with an MVP

Focus on developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with only essential features. Launch faster, get personal comments, and after which, build out extra modules.

2. Prioritize Features

Don’t try to automate everything without delay. Prioritize functions that deliver the maximum business cost or resolve your biggest ache factors first.

3. Leverage Open-Source Tools

Using reliable open-supply frameworks can keep hundreds on licensing and decrease the want for proprietary improvement.

4. Work With Experienced Teams

A skilled improvement accomplice can expect demanding situations, reduce development time, and offer reusable components to cut expenses.

6. Use Agile Methodology

Agile development allows you to paint in sprints, take a look at it as you pass, and make adjustments without scrapping large elements of the mission.

Is ERP Software Worth the Investment?

While the ERP software program improvement cost can appear excessive prematurely, the long-term fee is difficult to ignore. A well-implemented ERP system can:

  • Increase operational efficiency
  • Reduce mistakes and guide data access
  • Improve reporting and choice-making
  • Enhance collaboration across departments
  • Enable better customer support and satisfaction

Over time, these advantages translate into better sales, reduced charges, and a more potent aggressive function.

Conclusion

ERP software program is a effective asset for companies looking to scale and streamline operations but it’s now not a one-length-suits-all solution. Understanding the ERP software program improvement fee enables you propose extra correctly and make smarter funding selections.

Whether you’re building a small ERP system to your startup or a full-fledged enterprise solution, the secret’s to align your ERP capabilities together with your enterprise goals and boom strategy.

Thinking about building your own ERP machine? Let’s talk about your requirements—I assist you to estimate your costs and advise the fine approach.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

Elle Belle Releases Hypnotic New Single “Train to Kyoto”

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Elle Belle Releases Hypnotic New Single “Train to Kyoto”

Elle Belle, the indie rock band led by award-winning composer and songwriter Christopher Pappas, is excited to announce the release of their latest single, “Train to Kyoto,” available now on all digital platforms through Little Record Company.

On the track, Christopher Pappas shares, “‘Train to Kyoto’ is a nearly lyric-less song I wrote while on, well, a train to Kyoto. I recorded a scratch vocal that started with the only lyric I had at the time: ‘I took the train to Kyoto and I never woke up.’ I improvised the rest of the vocals, intending it to be a placeholder until I could record the ‘real’ vocals. But as I listened back, I found the performance, and the way it interacted with the vocal effects, compelling. So, I kept it as is, despite it being mostly lyric-less. The outro features Jack Lawless on drums and my friends 2BAD (Chrissy Polcino, Ra’id Al-Amin).”

“Train to Kyoto” follows Elle Belle’s recent singles, “Me, Timbers” and “Mozart Was Buried in a Pauper’s Grave,” which was released last month.

Pappas explains, “There’s no easy way to explain this song without sounding like a self-righteous a-hole, so apologies in advance. Or maybe you’ll relate? Do you ever feel like you’re at the party at the end of the world, putting coasters under drinks? Do you think ‘separating the art from the artist’ is a morally bankrupt philosophy that led to a trash TV star becoming president? If so, my apologies-you’re stuck talking to me at the party. What do you wanna talk about? Want to hear about the D&D campaign I’m running?”

John Fogerty to Headline Quincy 400 Celebration with Special Guest Hearty Har

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John Fogerty to Headline Quincy 400 Celebration with Special Guest Hearty Har

Rock and roll legend John Fogerty will perform at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy on Sunday, August 3, 2025, as part of that community’s year-long celebration of its 400th anniversary. Special guest Hearty Har will open the show. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Quincy400.com.

“John Fogerty is a voice that defined a generation. He is an icon and we are proud to have him, and Darius Rucker join the people of Quincy in proudly celebrating 400 years of progress in this incredible city,” said Mayor Thomas Koch.

The concert is among a series of special events throughout the year celebrating 400 years of Quincy’s history. 400 years of history, diversity, culture, people and ideas that have shaped America. Country superstar Darius Rucker will headline a show on August 2, and celebrations also include large-scale family events, historic programming, a lecture series featuring best-selling authors among a host of activities.

John Fogerty is a true American treasure. As founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty’s career spans 50 years and he is hailed as one of the most influential musicians in rock history. As the writer, singer and producer of numerous classic hits including “Born on the Bayou”, “Green River”, “Proud Mary”, and “Bad Moon Rising”, Fogerty is a Grammy winner who has been honored as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists, 100 Greatest Songwriters, and 100 Greatest Singers by Rolling Stone. Earning induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Baseball Hall of Fame, he is also a New York Times best-selling author for his memoir, Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music. In January 2023 he regained control over his works, acquiring majority interest of his worldwide publishing rights from Concord. Currently on a worldwide Celebration Tour, Fogerty is now performing his classic songs, with his two sons, for the first time since owning his catalog of songs which have resonated with fans for over five decades.

Fogerty’s two sons, Shane and Tyler, will open the show with their band Hearty Har. Formed in 2012, the Los Angeles based rockers blend modern psychedelia with classic garage rock.

John Fogerty with special guest Hearty Har will perform at Veterans Memorial Stadium (850 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170) on Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Gates: 5:30 PM, Show: 6:30 PM) as part of the Quincy 400 celebration. All tickets will be available on Friday, April 11th at Quincy400.com.

Father John Misty Announces U.S. Fall 2025 Tour Dates With Cut Worms in Support of ‘Mahashmashana’

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Father John Misty Announces U.S. Fall 2025 Tour Dates With Cut Worms in Support of ‘Mahashmashana’

Father John Misty is announcing new US headlining shows for September 2025 in support of Mahashmashana. The new dates begin Sunday, September 14th in Denver, CO at The Mission Ballroom and end Thursday, October 2nd in Fayetteville, AR at JJ’s Live. Support for these dates will come from Jagjaguwar Records act Cut Worms. Fan presales begin Wednesday, April 9th at 10 am (local; password HONEYBEAR) with tickets on sale to the general public on Friday, April 11th at 10 am (local).

Father John Misty’s recently announced headlining Summer tour dates with very special guests Lucinda Williams and Hamilton Leithauser on all shows (except where noted below) are on sale now.

Father John Misty’s sold-out UK/EU Spring 2025 headlining run continues tonight, Tuesday, April 8th in Paris, FR at La Cigale and runs through Tuesday, April 15th in London, UK at Royal Albert Hall.

Of his recent sold-out Kings and Beacon Theatre shows in New York this past February, Brooklyn Vegan raved, “Tillman is a master showman, working the stage, throwing shapes, and dancing, much to the delight of the crowd.” Meanwhile, the New York Times “The Amplifier” newsletter included his “Beacon Theatre” show in their “Favorite concerts” of the winter, saying Father John Misty is “a sharp satirist who knows exactly when to get unexpectedly sincere.” Finally, USA Today noted this charming assessment of his set from Kings Theatre attendees, “Fans gush over Father John Misty: ‘I never understood why people joined cults then I saw him live.’”

Father John Misty’s Mahashmashana and its singles have seen placement on “Best of 2024” lists from the likes of The New Yorker, Variety, The Ringer, Vogue, Under the Radar, Uproxx, Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, The AV Club, PASTE, Consequence of Sound, PopMatters, GQ (UK), Philadelphia Inquirer, Pitchfork, New York Times, and more. The album also spent five weeks atop the NACC 200 College Albums Chart.

Mahashmashana is now available CD/LP/DSPs in North America from Father John Misty’s official merch stores in the US and EU, megamart.subpop.com, Bella Union (UK/EU), and independent retailers worldwide. The Mahashmashana album cover artwork is from Joe Roberts (LSD World Peace).

Also available is the I Love You, Honeybear single LP remastered edition

worldwide from Sub Pop Mega Mart in North America, Mega Mart 2 in the UK and EU, Father John Misty’s Official Website, and select independent retailers worldwide. As for the anniversary edition’s digital companion piece, I Love You, Honeybear demos, they are available now on all DSPs worldwide through Sub Pop.

Recently, Father John Misty performed a sweet and tender unreleased song titled “The Dead Mouse One” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (See February 27th performance). The track first appeared on a bootleg of his solo performance Live at the Sunset Cultural Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA on December 13th, 2023.

A full list of all Father John Misty tour dates are below.

April 2025 UK/EU Dates
Tue. Apr. 08 – Paris, FR – La Cigale * [Sold Out]
Wed. Apr. 09 – Brussels, BE – Ancienne Belgique *  [Sold Out]
Thu. Apr. 10 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg *  [Sold Out]
Sat. Apr. 12 – Edinburgh, UK – Usher Hall *  [Sold Out]
Sun. Apr. 13 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo Manchester *  [Sold Out]
Mon. Apr. 14 – Brighton, UK – Brighton Dome * [Sold Out]
Tue. Apr. 15 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall *  [Sold Out]
* w/ Butch Bastard

June 2025 UK Dates
Sun. Jun 22 – Leeds, UK – O2 Academy Leeds **
Mon. Jun. 23 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City **
Wed. Jun. 25 – Gateshead, UK – Glasshouse International Centre for Music **
Thu. Jun. 26 – Cambridge, UK – Corn Exchange **
Fri. Jun. 27 – Liverpool, UK – L’Olympia **
Sat. Jun. 28 – Pilton, UK – Glastonbury Festival
** w/ Loren Kramar

July 2025 North American Dates
Thu. Jul. 10 – Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Bluesfest
Fri. Jul. 11 – Shelburne, VT – Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green at Shelburne Museum ^
Sat. Jul. 12 – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point
Sun. Jul. 13 – Lafayette, NY – Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards
Tue. Jul. 15 – Cincinnati, OH –  Andrew J Brady Music Center
Thu. Jul. 17 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
Fri. Jul. 18 – St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
Sat. Jul. 19 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater +
Mon. Jul. 21 – Santa Fe, NM – The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing +
Wed. Jul. 23 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Thu. Jul. 24 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
Fri. Jul. 25 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
Sat. Jul. 26 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre
Tue. Jul. 29 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall +  [Sold Out]
Wed. Jul. 30 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall +  [Sold Out]
Thu. Jul. 31 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre +
All dates w/ Lucinda Williams & Hamilton Leithauser (except where noted)
^ w/ Lucinda Williams only
+ w/ Hamilton Leithauser only

August 2025 UK Dates
Sat. Aug. 23 – Galway, Ireland – Leisureland &
Sun. Aug. 24 – Dublin, IE – Collins Barracks (Wider Than Pictures) &
Tue. Aug. 25 – Belfast, UK – Ulster Hall &
Wed. Aug. 26 – Cork, IE – Cork City Hall &
Thu. Aug. 28 – Glasgow, UK – Barrowland & [Sold Out]
Fri. Aug. 29 – Glasgow, UK – Barrowland &
Sat. Aug 30 – Birmingham, UK – Moseley Folk & Arts Festival
Aug. 28 – 31 – Dorset, UK – End of the Road Festival
& w/ Cass McCombs

September/October 2025 US Dates
Sun. Sep. 14 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom #
Tue. Sep. 16 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park #
Wed. Sep. 17 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory #
Thu. Sep. 18 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre #
Sat. Sep. 20 – St. Augustine, FL – Sing Out Loud Festival
Sun. Sep. 21 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards #
Mon. Sep. 22 – Durham, NC – DPAC #
Wed. Sep. 24 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee #
Thui. Sep. 25 – Ft. Wayne, IN – The Clyde Theatre #
Sep. 30 – Omaha, NE – The Astro Theater #
Tue. Oct. 01 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom #
Thu. Oct. 02 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live #
# w/ Cut Worms

AR You Not Entertained? XREAL Glasses Bring the Festival and the Theater to Your Tent

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AR You Not Entertained? XREAL Glasses Bring the Festival and the Theater to Your Tent

Whether you’re road-tripping to your favorite music festival or camping out under the stars, the XREAL One AR glasses are about to become your must-have tech accessory. Designed for adventurers, cinephiles, gamers, and music lovers alike, these AR glasses project a stunning 147” high-res display in front of your eyes—no big screen, projector, or even electricity required. It’s like bringing a personal movie theater with you, wherever you go. And if you’re headed into festival season, this kind of immersive luxury turns downtime into showtime.

What sets XREAL apart? Well, beyond the jaw-dropping 1080p visuals, the XREAL One Series features Bose-engineered speakers—because what’s a festival pre-game without premium sound? Whether you’re watching tour footage, streaming live sets, or sneaking in a few gaming rounds backstage, the sound and vision together create an experience that feels custom-built for music fans on the move. And here’s the best part—no charging required. These glasses draw power from the device you plug into, making them perfect for the unpredictable power logistics of camping, traveling, or spending hours on festival grounds.

And yes, they really are that good. If you don’t believe me, check out how Jimmy Fallon and Bad Bunny reacted when Linus Tech Tips demoed the glasses on The Tonight Show: Their faces say it all.

Want to see for yourself? Click here to learn more about the XREAL One and One Pro, and if you’re ready to upgrade your experience right now, the award-winning XREAL Air 2 glasses are currently available for just $299—down from $359. A steal for the kind of immersive entertainment that fits in your pocket and plugs into your life.

The Divine Comedy Returns with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ — Neil Hannon’s Orchestral Pop Prescription for Modern Times

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The Divine Comedy Returns with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ — Neil Hannon’s Orchestral Pop Prescription for Modern Times

A lot has happened to Neil Hannon since the last Divine Comedy studio album, 2019’s ‘Office Politics’. Their entire back catalogue was lovingly remastered and re-released in 2020, while a sensational best of, ‘Charmed Life’, came out in 2022 accompanied by a suitably wonderful UK and European tour. More recently, Neil Hannon wrote all the original songs for the global blockbuster ‘Wonka.’

This September sees the release of the 13th and possibly best Divine Comedy album, ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’. Recorded at Abbey Road, the album is written, arranged and produced by Neil Hannon. The album exquisitely covers his usual range of emotions: sad, funny, angry and everything in between. New track ‘Achilles’ offers a taste of what’s to come.

“My musical output is, for better or worse, a representation of my personality,” Neil Hannon admits. “A good chunk of that personality revels in the rumbumptious; celebrates the silly. And I made ample use of that for the Wonka songs.”

“I have, though, like everyone, a darker, more melancholy side. And for one reason or another it has been much in evidence of late,” Neil explains. “I needed to use this album as an outlet for those feelings. To work through some stuff. Mortality; memories; relationships; political and social upheaval. Everyone should get to make an orchestral pop album once in a while. It should be available on the NHS.”

And what a prescription that would be. One listen to ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ will certainly provide a tonic for these turbulent times. Two listens and you’ll be addicted.

‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ is available to preorder now. Album formats include standard black and limited edition colour LPs, standard CD and a limited edition deluxe CD which includes a bonus disc ‘Live in Paris & London’

Philadelphia Folk Festival Returns August 15–17 with John Gorka, Solas, Elijah Wald, Kuf Knotz And More

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Philadelphia Folk Festival Returns August 15–17 with John Gorka, Solas, Elijah Wald, Kuf Knotz And More

Following a successful 2024 festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival triumphantly returns to Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township for its 62nd event from August 15th – 17th, 2025 with a special Thursday Night Concert Just for Campers on August 14th. With a lineup that pays homage to the festival’s rich heritage while embracing new and diverse talent, attendees can expect a weekend filled with stellar performances and cherished memories for all. This year’s lineup features internationally touring and Philadelphia-based artists. The 2025 festival performers include John Gorka, SONiA disappear fear, Solas, Elijah Wald, David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach, American Patchwork Quartet, Jesse Terry, John Flynn, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, Vanessa Collier, The April Fools: David Buskin, Robin Batteau, Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Carla Ulbrich, and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley. More performers will be announced this spring.

The Philadelphia Folk Festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family friendly setting with camping, food trucks, a variety of vendors and activities for all ages. Educational workshops and Dulcimer Grove (specifically designed for the youngest attendees of the festival) will offer enrichment and more enjoyment of the weekend.

Local author Elijah Wald will offer a presentation on his book, Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night that Split the Sixties, the source material for the Timothee Chalamet film, A Complete Unknown, and will be performing lesser-known Dylan songs from that era. He is also the author of The Mayor of MacDougal Street, which the Cohen Brothers used to create Inside Llewyn Davis.

“Since the Dylan film is attracting attention to that period, I have recently begun touring a concert program of songs and stories from his early period in Greenwich Village,” says Wald. “I’ll be performing some early Dylan songs, both obscure and familiar, alongside songs he learned and adapted from people like Dave Van Ronk, Eric Von Schmidt, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Paul Clayton, and Jean Ritchie. I knew most of those people, played with some of them, and give a sense of Dylan’s world before he hit the big time.”

On August 1, 2025, in partnership with Rising Sun Presents, the Philadelphia Folksong Society will preview the 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival with an evening at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series featuring performances from Larry Ahearn, Lili Anel, Cloudbelly, and Max Davey.  All four performers are scheduled to play at this year’s festival and the event will offer a sneak peek of what to expect later this summer.

The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience who make returning to the farm each summer an annual event. Longtime gate volunteer Julie Leinhauser says, I have been coming to Fest since I was three months old, and my family has been involved for decades — my main gate family and my campsite family, who are truly my closest friends and a part of my family. My dad hasn’t missed a festival in the last 50 years. During the dark pandemic days my fest family and friends from the Folk Fest became even more like family. We celebrated, laughed, and cried together. We kept each other going. I am so grateful for the people and good times this festival has brought into my life.”

For more information about the Philadelphia Folk Festival, including ticket sales, lineup announcements, and volunteer opportunities, please visit: folkfest.org

The Philadelphia Folk Festival is a community of people coming together to share music and make memories between generations making a magical experience. Every year strangers become friends, and lifelong friendships are forged to create the Philadelphia Folk Festival family, where everyone is welcome!

Discounted Early Bird tickets for the Philadelphia Folk Festival can be purchased through April 14th and are available via https://folkfest.org/tickets/

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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