05.20.05 (MusicPortal.com) On the heels of two excellent solo releases, CAITLIN CARY & THAD COCKRELL have hooked up to create an album of duets slated for release via Yep Roc Records on June 14th, entitled "Begonias." CAITLIN CARY first cut her vocal-chops as the female foil to Ryan Adams in WHISKEYTOWN. and has gone on to build a prominent career garnering considerable critical praise, with USA Today writing, "She's the former member of Whiskeytown making the most enjoyable albums now." THAD COCKRELL, another critics' favorite, is a singer/songwriter from the old school of Country music who aims to "put the hurt back in country." No Depression said this preacher's son's "voice is a wonder. High, dry and lonesome, it cuts right through you." His mountain-spring clear tenor is the perfect showcase for often brutally heartbreaking lyrics. Recorded in Nashville with co-producer Brad Jones, "Begonias" adds another great album to Nashville's rich tradition of classic duets. CAITLIN CARY & THAD COCKRELL will also be hitting the road on tour in support of "Begonias" with some confirmed live dates in June and July. Tour Dates: June 11th Raleigh, NC [Raleigh Downtown Presents] • June 16th Nashville, TN [Mercy Lounge] • June 17th Atlanta, GA [Smith's Olde Bar] • June 18th Carrboro, NC [Cat's Cradle] • June 22nd Winston-Salem, NC [Garage] • June 24th Arlington, VA [Iota] • June 25th Baltimore, MD [Royal] • July 6th Greenville, SC [Handlebar] • July 7th Charlotte, NC [Visulite Theatre] • July 8th Ashland, VA [Ashland Coffee & Tea] • July 9th Norfolk, VA [North Shore Point House] • July 12th New York, NY [Joe's Pub] • July 14th Philadelphia, PA [World Cafe Live] • July 15th Nashville, NC [Nash Arts Center] • July 16th Raleigh, NC [Pour House Music Hall] • July 20th Lexington, KY [Dame] • July 21st Chicago, IL [Schuba's] • July 23rd Milwaukee, WI [Gil's Cafe & Grill - Downer Ave. Bike Race] • July 30th Nashville, TN [Opry Plaza]
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05.11.05 (MusicPortal.com) As SON VOLT founder Jay Farrar opens a new chapter in that influential Alternative Country/Rock band's history, Rhino Records soon pays tribute to the group with "A Retrospective: 1995-2000." Full of fan favorites, the new 20-song collection makes the perfect introduction for those unfamiliar with SON VOLT's work, but also offers loads of rarities for those already on the bandwagon. "A Retrospective: 1995-2000," the first career-spanning anthology of the band's material, is slated for release on May 24th, and includes includes essential tracks from SON VOLT's three acclaimed studio albums "Trace," "Straightaways" and "Wide Swing Tremelo." Alongside key album tracks like 'Drown,' 'Windfall,' 'Driving The View' and 'Straightface,' "A Retrospective: 1995-2000" also rounds up some of the band's soundtrack and compilation contributions. Highlights include a cover of Townes Van Zandt's 'Rex's Blues' featuring the powerful voice of Kelly Willis (recorded for "Red Hot + Bothered: The Indie Rock Guide To Dating"); a cover of Del Reeves' late '60s hit 'Looking At The World Through A Windshield,' which appeared on the 1996 movie soundtrack to "Feeling Minnesota," and 'Open All Night,' SON VOLT's contribution to "Badlands: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska." Several rarities also fill out "A Retrospective: 1995-2000," including the previously unissued four-track demo recordings of the songs 'Tear Stained Eye' and 'Loose String,' a live acoustic recording of 'Medicine Hat,' covers of Woody Guthrie's 'I've Got To Know,' and Leadbelly's 'Ain't No More Cane,' as well as the hard-to-find, promo-only releases of 'Tulsa County' and a cover of BIG STAR's 'Holocaust.' Jay Farrar formed SON VOLT in 1994 after leaving seminal Alternative Country/Rockers UNCLE TUPELO. Their debut album "Trace" was released in 1995 to outstanding reviews, while "Straightaways" was recorded between tours and appeared in 1997 (reaching #44 on Billboard's Top 200 chart), "Wide Swing Tremelo" released to much critical and public acclaim in 1998. Look for a new SON VOLT album to be issued late this Summer.
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05.02.05 (MusicPortal.com) Lost Highway Records is set to release the first-ever live album from Grammy Award-winning artist LUCINDA WILLIAMS. "Lucinda Williams: Live @ The Fillmore" will be released on May 10th, and features 22 tracks on a two-disc set. "Lucinda Williams: Live @ The Fillmore" was recorded at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, CA in early 2004. The double album includes such favorites as 'Joy,' 'I Lost It,' 'Essence' and 'Blue,' but LUCINDA WILLIAMS digs even deeper into her past on the new offering with gritty versions of 'Pineola' and 'Changed The Locks.' 'Lucinda Williams: Live @ The Fillmore also features songs from the highly-acclaimed, Grammy-Nominated 2003 release "World Without Tears," such as the gorgeous 'Ventura,' 'Overtime' and the Paul Westerberg-influenced 'Real Live Bleeding Fingers And Broken Guitar Strings.' "Lucinda Williams: Live @ The Fillmore" also features one of the best touring bands on the road today with guitarist, pedal steel and background vocalist Doug Pettibone anchored by Taras Prodaniuk on bass and Jim Christie on drums and percussion. Their performances of LUCINDA WILLIAMS' songs are an extraordinary balance of aggression and finesse that perfectly complement her unique vocal style and songwriting. LUCINDA WILLIAMS will embark on a brief upcoming North American tour beginning June 15th in support of "Lucinda Williams: Live @ The Fillmore." Tour Dates: June 15th San Diego, CA [Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay] • June 16th Saratoga, CA [Mountain Winery] • June 18th Reno, NV [Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater] • June 19th San Francisco, CA [Stern Grove Festival] • June 21st Veneta, OR [Secret House Vineyard] • June 22nd Portland, OR [Crystal Ballroom] • June 24th Seattle, WA [South Lake Union Park] • June 25th Vancouver, BC [Stanley Park] • June 28th Boulder, CO [Boulder Theater] • June 29th Denver, CO [Denver Botanic Gardens] • July 2nd Saint Paul, MN [Music In The Zoo - Outdoor Amphitheater] • July 14th New York, NY [Beacon Theater]
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