MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER

One of the things I love about watching sports or attending a sporting event is that you have no idea how things are going to play out.  We are witnesses to the action in real time, and spring is a great time of year for many reasons in this regard--the start of baseball season, the basketball and hockey playoffs, March Madness, the Masters, the NFL Draft.  All of these sports and events are broadcast live, not played in advance and replayed on TV like cooking competitions are.

The same holds true for concerts.  Sure, you have a general idea of what a band is going to play, but not the construction of a setlist; or how a song might be arranged differently with or without alternate vocal or instrument parts or breaks; or how long a singer might hold out a single note.  Things like this lead to us having stories to tell our friends, spouses, or kids; or things to tell fellow fans of a band when you're on line a decade later to see that same band.  

Part of what we pay for is to be wowed and surprised, and to be able to say, "I was there when....."  Of course, some fans don't like it when bands play songs a bit differently at a concert.  To me, that's like eating at a chain restaurant when traveling because you like the familarity, but at the expense of not finding a gem of a restaurant that is a singular entity in a big city or even a small town. 

I bring this up, of course, because we are heading into prime festival and outdoor concert season time.  It's a privilege for me to work in the music industry, and I don't take for granted that consumers who are fans of the acts we work with represent the ultimate job security.  So hopefully you will see one of our artists touring near you and go check them out.  Links to tour dates are shown for every band that's on the road or will be soon.  

Happy spring everyone, and enjoy what's going to feel like the first month of summer!  And of course, thanks for listening.--MJF

New clients and projects
Ross Thorn: Fitting In (August 8)--Duluth, Minnesota based folk/Americana singer/songwriter Ross Thorn is back with his second album, Fitting In, set for release on August 8.  It's basically a collection of songs that reject the notion of having to fit in, that we should instead be inclusive and empathetic, and not try to categorize everyone and every form of music.  Right after the album is released, Ross will then take off on a set of tour dates that will take him (and support act The Spine Stealers) to the Paciifc Northwest and back.  
Website: www.rossthornmusic.com

Previously announced upcoming releases       
Ron Sowell--Dance Till the Music Stops (May 9)--
Website: www.ronsowell.com
Album release show LINK

Recent releases
The Wildwoods--Dear Meadowlark
Website: www.thewildwoodsband.com
Tour dates: www.thewildwoodsband.com/shows

Brian Lisik--Goodnight, Detroit 
Website: www.brianlisik.com
Tour dates: www.brianlisik.com/shows

The Barlow--High Spirits 
Website: www.thebarlowband.com
Tour dates: www.thebarlowband.com/shows

Pure Prairie League--Back on Track 
Website: www.pureprairieleague.com
Tour dates: www.pureprairieleague.com/tour-dates

Companies we currently partner with:
Rounder/Concord Records—We are currently working tour press for Concord Records and Rounder Records --  including some of Rounder's rising stars, such as Amythyst Kiah, John R. Miller, Katie Pruitt, Judy Blank, and Bella White.  On the Concord side, we are working with Boney James, Lindsey Stirling, Seether, and John Vincent III.  There are some new releases that these artists are supporting, so we have hyperlinked their respective online media kits.

Also on tour
David Wilcox
www.davidwilcox.com/shows 

Chris Knight
www.chrisknight.net/tour

Badfish
www.badfish.com/tour

The Dip
www.thedipmusic.com/#tour

Cowboy Junkies 
www.cowboyjunkies.com/tour

Church of Cash
www.churchofcashmusic.com/gigs

Coming soon--A new album release from David Wilcox!
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