Cowboy Troy


When you’re six feet, five inches tall you stand out. Add a cowboy hat and you stand out even more. Then make the subject an outspoken African-American from Texas, and there’s no question that Cowboy Troy (AKA Troy Coleman) isn’t exactly an average guy.

Yet while Troy may revel in being instantly identifiable from the rank and file in many ways, he also feels that his music shouldn’t be deemed something outrageous, gimmicky, or bizarre. “I grew up listening to a mix of country music, rap and rock, with a little bit of funk and pop,” Coleman says. “That didn’t make me unusual back home (Victoria, Texas). Whenever I would go into the honky-tonks and they put on Run-DMC or Sir Mix-A-Lot, the floor would be packed with the cowboy hats swaying and people having a good time dancing. So it didn’t seem like that big a deal for me once I decided to try music that all these things would converge in my music.”.

Visit Cowboy Troy’s official website here:  http://www.cowboytroy.com/

Natalie Howard

 

Australian born singer-songwriter, NATALIE HOWARD divides her time between the 'Gold Coast' Queensland Australia and 'Nashville' Tennessee USA. Winner of the 2005 CMC Best Country Artist Award in the 5th Annual National MusicOz Awards in Australia, and Winner of the 2006 Country Song of the Year in the IMA's (Independent Music Awards [USA]).  Natalie’s debut AUSTRALIAN CD YESTERDAYS MAKE-UP is available through her website and all good music stores in Australia, and the American release "NATALIE HOWARD" now available in the United States. Natalie is currently working on her new CD.

Visit Natalie’s official website here:  http://www.nataliehoward.net

Carolina Rain


Something more powerful than music has kept Carolina Rain on its winding road to success.

The stunning harmonies and powerful voices of this country music trio are reasons enough to propel it forward. But when the chips are down and the going gets tough, something more is needed. And that something is friendship. They say persistence pays off . And after six years of paying their dues and taking their licks on Music Row, Carolina Rain appears on their way to making that notion true . A union born in 1999 of a common love for acoustic, harmony-driven music, the Nashville based trio is only now beginning to reap the full benefits of a half-decade of hard work and determination .

Visit the band's website at www.carolinarain.net for news, tour dates, in-depth bio, sound bites and complete lyrics from Weather The Storm, a photo gallery and all things CR.

Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24

 

Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 band are the real deal….an all original tropical island band. The band has recorded three CDs filled with thirty all originals that always please the crowd. The music of Mile Marker 24 offers universal appeal with an easy going lilt and sway that celebrates the human spirit while being underscored by steel drums, guitars, marimba and subtle strings. The band also tours and has played venues with the likes of America, Little River Band, Tim McGraw, Hank Williams, Jr., Keith Urban and Big and Rich. Mile Marker 24 has also been featured on the CBS Early Show. Mile Marker 24 has been on the fast track, growing in popularity to clearly the most popular band in the Florida Keys. Visit the bands official website here:  http://www.milemarker24.com

Lindsay Ell


No stranger to the stage, the 18 year old who comes from Calgary, Alberta, Canada has been performing since she can remember. She can play great guitar, has a unique one of a kind voice, writes great songs and has the looks and attitude of a star. Ell's upcoming debut is a wonderfully diverse mix of pop, blues and jazz all held together by her sweet voice and subtle-yet-deft playing. Ell was recently voted as one of the Top 20 Compelling Calgarians.  Stay tuned for Lindsay’s debut album being released in 2008.

Visit Lindsay’s official website here: http://www.myspace.com/lindsayell

Jaxonville

 

Australian Duo Jaxonville consist of twin sisters Rebecca (violin, mandolin, guitar Vocals) and  Rachael (Rhythm Guitar and Vocals). Two gifted individuals who take vocal harmony to new heights. They have been writing songs and performing together at many established venues since a young age. In Australia, The Top Finalist in the "Country Category" 2006 Annual Q Song Music Awards, and WINNER for Best Duo in this years TIARA'S, Jaxonville are great performers and their overall act is very lively.  Jaxonville will be touring the USA in 2008 with a number of dates including the Midwest, Nashville and New York City. Visit Jaxonville’s official website here:  http://www.myspace.com/jaxonville66

Caleb Hawley


Caleb currently lives in New York City. He has hit the ground running straight into the cities scene catching audiences off guard with his organic voice, creative song writing compositions and incredible guitar skills. He is a soul singer, folk lyricist and a jazz composer. His sound could be compared to a mix of some of his influences such as; Martin Sexton, Randy Newman, Keb Mo, Ray Charles and The Yellow Jackets. Every performance proves to be a success with an impressed and energized reaction from listeners everywhere. His first solo album “Greatest Hits” was released in 2007.

Visit Caleb’s official website here:  http://www.calebhawley.com/

Artist lineup, schedule and performance times subject to change without prior notice.

Artist lineup, schedule and performance times subject to change without prior notice.

Shawn Mullins

Shawn Mullins lives in Atlanta, he writes the songs that you might have heard in your friend's car.

He is supported by Vanguard Records, a record label that has based it's foundation on the roots of Americana music.

Shawn Mullins was serving a member of the U.S. Army Airborne Infantry division when he released his first self-titled cassette on his own SM label in 1989. Soul's Core, his first album for major label Columbia scored a Top 10 hit with the single "Lullaby." In addition to spawning another hit single, "Shimmer," the album eventually went platinum, paving the way for an anthology of his early work in 1999's The First Ten Years. In 2000, Mullins released Beneath the Velvet Sun. In 2006, he released 9th Ward Pickin' Parlor on Vanguard Records. 

Shawn’s new album, ’Honeydew’, is available now!!

Visit Shawn’s official website here:  http://www.shawnmullins.com

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Woodenwire


Woodenwire is a middle Tennessee-based band with a great local following, and increasing national popularity. Their sound can be described using terms like “Outlaw, Americana, Southern, Traditional, Bluegrass, Folk, Jam, Driving, Witty, and Clever.” They have been used as the house band for the traveling Grand Ole’ Opry, have appeared as featured artists on a variety of albums, and record all their own parts when in the studio. You may witness a hard-rocking Woodenwire show with distorted guitars, lap steel, and keys, or you might hear a dog-house bass, banjo, mandolin, and fiddle.

 

Visit Woodenwire's official website here:  http://www.myspace.com/woodenwire