Rising stars LANco are hitting the road this January to kick off the new year with some headlining tour dates. Check out the tour dates listed below to see if they are coming to a town near you!
Oct 302019
Oct 242019
- Artist Name: David Newbould
- Hometown: Nashville, TN
What project(s) are you currently working on?
Getting people to hear my new album, Sin & Redemption.
What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?
I was inspired by my musical heroes, and what their music did for my life, coupled with the realization that I had a certain aptitude for it and obsession with it. The moment I *knew* was watching Neil Young’s “Live Rust” concert film in my basement. It was game over. I have him to blame.
If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?
Wishing I were playing music for a living, and figuring out ways I could. Helping my family achieve all their goals and dreams 24/7.
What is your favorite downtime activity?
Writing songs, and lately doing crossword puzzles to keep my brain active (as an antidote to the calamitous neurological influences of iPhones and social media).
Who is your biggest celebrity crush?
I’ll go with my first, Alyssa Milano.
Who is your favorite sports team(s)?
I have three: New York Knicks, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Mets. No others matter.
What is the last movie that you watched?
“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie”
What is the last album you listened to?
Either Bruce Springsteen Western Stars or The Minks Light & Sweet (both yesterday, forgot which order). The Minks are amazing, by the way.
If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Bruce Springsteen The Ghost Of Tom Joad
What is the greatest country song of all time?
Marty Robbins’s “El Paso,” followed by Gary Stewart’s “Empty Glass.”
What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?
Manitou Springs, CO. It’s like being in an old mountain town painting.
What is your favorite meal?
Homemade pasta (wide noodles), garlic, rich olive oil, tomatoes and basil from the garden, grated parmesan. Excuse, me, I have to go for a minute.
Who is your dream duet partner?
I would love to play guitar side by side with Jeff Beck. I get so inspired by every single note he plays. I would love to play songs and harmonize with Tom Waits, his music encompasses beauty in all its forms.
Who would you like to go on tour with?
Keith Moon. He’d loosen me up a bit. A lot of factors here, but if I could watch Bruce & The E Street Band every night stageside, *and* open for them, I feel I’d forever be a better musician. Bruce doesn’t tour with opening acts though. More realistically – John Prine, Dawes, Jason Isbell – all great artists with enthusiastic and interested audiences. Really any touring is better than no touring though.
What is your ultimate career goal(s)?
Build my audience, make records they enjoy, tour the world playing for them. Wash, rinse, repeat.
Oct 242019
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan has a new single coming out called “What She Wants Tonight.” Here’s the music video for it!
Oct 222019
Check out this music video for “Bring My Flowers Now” by Tanya Tucker!
Oct 222019
Photo Credit: Amber Renee Photography
- Artist Name: Karen Jonas
- Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA
What project(s) are you currently working on?
Right now we’re recording our FIFTH record! I can’t wait for y’all to hear it.
What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?
I’ve told this story a few times before, but it’s true so I’ll tell it again (my other option is to make up something really outlandish): My dad played me Joni Mitchell’s Miles of Aisles when I was 16. I remember watching that record spin on the turntable. That was my “aha” moment, and I thought, “Well if she can do that, then I’m going to, too.” I think if I was going to make up an answer instead, I’d say that Bob Dylan came to me in a dream and bestowed The Gift of Song upon me which I now carry, with great respect and responsibility to do good for mankind.
If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?
I’d be raising my four kids, mostly. I’m not sure what else I’d do. Maybe I’d work at a coffee shop, just to get out of the house and drink extra coffee.
What is your favorite downtime activity?
I really like to take naps. In regards to your last question, I could probably look into Professional Napping Championships.
Who is your biggest celebrity crush?
Bob Dylan.
Who is your favorite sports team(s)?
I don’t watch much Sportsball. My grandma was a big Redskins fan, so I do have some fond childhood memories of watching football with her.
What is the last movie that you watched?
I watched “Forrest Gump” just before I had my last baby, and I haven’t had time to watch a movie since. One day, I’m going to watch “Napoleon Dynamite” again. And that Ken Burns Country Music series. And the Queen movie. Maybe when they’re all in school.
What is the last album you listened to?
Unfortunately it was Lisa Loeb’s kid’s songs album, but it wasn’t my choice (though it is very sweet and listenable, as far as kids music goes). The last album I listened to on purpose was Joni’s For the Roses. I always listen to it in the fall – it reminds me of my first basement apartment in college.
If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Tough call! Joni Mitchell’s Hissing of Summer Lawns would go a long way. But I also fall back on Paul Simon’s Graceland, Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks, Jason Isbell’s Southeastern, and more…
What is the greatest country song of all time?
Geez, I don’t think I’m qualified to know. I sure do like Hank Williams though, so let’s go with “Your Cheating Heart.”
What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?
New York City will always be my favorite city/town. We’re heading that way in a few weeks!
What is your favorite meal?
Any meal that I don’t have to cook! And/or a good steak.
Who is your dream duet partner?
Bob Dylan, of course. I think he wouldn’t like me, but I would understand and try not to talk too much, and we’d carry on with the duet anyway.
Who would you like to go on tour with?
Brandi Carlile.
What is your ultimate career goal(s)?
Ultimate goals are dicey, I like to enjoy the steps along the way. Our next step for 2020 is to release another record, gear up our regional touring, and make a trip to Europe.