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SUMMARY:Echosmith w/ Banners\, The Score & Jena Rose
DESCRIPTION:Our dreams drive us. They’re why we build cities\, create art\, and pursue love.In 2013\, teenage siblings from Southern California\, ECHOSMITH\, brought a lifelong dream to fruition with the release of their debut albumTalking Dreams.As soon as they could hold instruments\, they began playing music together as kids. They traded the living room for Farmers Markets and open mic nights\, while quietly honing their songwriting chops. Those chops were on full-display in the breakout single “Cool Kids\,” which became a runaway success. Supporting Talking Dreams\, they performed around the globe and enchanted audiences everywhere. As those adventures unfolded\, they grew up\, both as people and musicians\, and that growth shines through their 2017 sophomore album\,Inside A Dream[Warner Bros. Records].“We describe our new album as dreamy pop\,” explains frontwoman Sydney. “These songs explore different aspects of our lives—love\, adventure\, heartache\, and living out our dreams. On our first record\, we were simply dreaming of the future\,andwe’re inside of that dreamnow. We’ve lived so much life in a short period of time. I was 15 when we recorded Talking Dreams\, and now I’m 20. This amazing journey of connecting with fans and different cultures allover the world completelychanged our lives.”Driven bySydney Sierota\, Noah Sierota [bass\, percussion\, backing vocals]\, Graham Sierota [drums]\, and Jamie Sierota [guitar]\,Talking Dreams earned a prestigious RIAA gold certification\,yieldingthe double-platinum breakout smash “Cool Kids\,” which notched a quarter-of-a-billion Spotify streams\, and the platinum-certified “Bright.”They took over radio airwaves and performed across television everywhere from Ellen to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallontwice. Meanwhile\, tastemaker praise came courtesy of Elle\, Rolling Stone\, Nylon\, and more. Simultaneously\, Sydney stood out as a positive cultural force\, whether acting as a brand ambassador for Coach\, designing a line for Hollister\, or dueting on stage with Taylor Swift.Along the way\, the band faced a major change together.After bringing their dream to life\, co-founder\, guitarist\, and big brother Jamie left ECHOSMITH\, transitioning focus to his wife and newborn baby.“We had to come to grips with thefact that Jamie left the band\, so we had to find ourselves as a trio instead of a quartet\,” admits Noah. “The process helped us recognizewhat we really wanted to do musically.”“At that point\, we never had another musician on stage with us\,” says the frontwoman. “Thatliterally forced us on a journey of having to discover thissound. We still had electric guitars\, but they weren’t the center of the music anymore. The keyboards\, pads\, percussion\, and vocals became the focal point. We began recording and writingconstantly at the same time.We wanted to write as honestly as possible. There were no narratives; it was all life experiences and truth.”In order to bring that vision to life\, the group utilized vintage synths\, keys\, and drum machines\, carefully emphasizing each detail and “making sure we loved every single note and sound.” \nAs a result\, Inside A Dreamis awash in shimmering synths\, airy guitars\, and heavenly vocals. Its eleven anthems wouldn’t be out of place blasting from an eighties transistor radio during an episode Stranger Thingsor booming across massive North American festival grounds as the sun sets for a headline gig. “Inside a dreamis the culmination of a year-and-a-half of tirelessly working to define who we are\,” continues Noah. “We not only grew asmusicians but aspeople. The stories we’ve told on this album are our stories that we’re living right now.”Noah’s finger-picked acoustic guitar on“Goodbye” entwines with Sydney’s breathy delivery before bouncing into a danceable refraincolored by island-style keys and heavy bass. It also represents another evolution.“This song was written out of pure frustration with another person who couldn’t makeup hismind\,” reveals Sydney. “That indecision was affecting us\, so the message is\, ‘Good luck finding yourself. Goodbye. I have to move on with my life regardless of your opinion.’ It’s a bit darker for us\, but I think a lot of people can relate to that.”Co-written with an old family friend Leah Haywood\, opener “Get Into My Car” gleefully nods to new wave influences like The Cure and Joy Division with its cinematic lyricism\, shiny keyboards\, and lush refrain\, “Get into my car. Get into my life. Get into my heart. You know what I like.”“It talks about how sometimes you have negative voices in your head\, but then you find that person who makes them go away\,” she says. “That’s totally happening in my relationship.”For “Crazy Love\,” they teamed up with a longtime inspiration\, OneRepublic’s RyanTedder\,to make a love song about “what it feels like to be in the crazy exciting love where you get to dance together and do things you see in the movies.”The arena-size drums of “Future Me” propel the equivalent of the grade school exercise of writing a letter to your future self.“Everyone Cries” tackles the craziness of the world head-on.At the heart of the record\, ECHOSMITH cling to the message that drove them from the start which is their mission statement “to spread hope and love through music to the whole world.”“Music is one ofthe few things that can unite people\,” concludes Noah. “We hope that’s something we can be a part of.”“We’ve really gotten to understand the depth of that mission statement\,” Sydney leaves off. “We were so blessed for ‘Cool Kids’ to blow up and see theworld. We got to realize the depth of spreading love\, how important it actually is\, and the lack of love in the world. Our message has stayed the same\, but we understand it more. We go deeper. Life is hard\, but you can find the joy no matter what. That’s what we’re here to show people.”In the end\, Inside A Dreamhas the power to motivate millions to follow their own dreams as ECHOSMITH did.
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SUMMARY:The Wood Brothers w/ Nicki Bluhm
DESCRIPTION:In a career chock full of highlights\, The Wood Brothers hold a special place in their hearts for their performances at Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Ramble. As repeat special guests at Helm’s famed Woodstock barn\, the trio—guitarist Oliver Wood\, bassist Chris Wood\, and drummer Jano Rix— developed a cherished friendship with the late icon that transcended simple musical collaboration and left an indelible mark on their songs and their lives. That shared history made it all the more emo- tional when The Wood Brothers returned to the barn on August 19\, 2016\, for their first Ramble since Helm’s passing. Captured pristinely on their new album\, ‘Live At The Barn\,’ the band’s sold-out performance that night spanned their career and showcased the kind of singularly eclectic and electrifying performance style that’s earned them devoted legions of fans around the world. \n“We’re huge fans of Levon’s and count him as a big influence\,” says Oliver\, who named his son for Helm. “Since we actually got to know him\, his influence was more than musical—it was personal. He was one of those unique and powerful personalities\, and I’ll always remember how gracious he was. We also got to know his daughter Amy quite well and have had great tours and collaborations with her. She’s a beautiful soul just like her dad\, and we have fond memories of playing with both of them in that barn.” \nLive At The Barn follows 2015’s critically acclaimed Paradise\, which the band recorded at Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye studio in their adopted hometown of Nashville\, TN. Hailed by Rolling Stone for songwriting “that hits both the heart and head” and praised by American Songwriter for its “spry\, soulful folk-rock\,” the album debuted at no. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and launched The Wood Brothers into the most successful year of their career\, with performances everywhere from Bonnaroo to Red Rocks to Carnegie Hall. \nNPR’s World Cafe raved that “there is so much warmth\, soul and musicianship at a Wood Brothers show\, it’s no surprise that the band’s audience keeps growing\,” and Live At The Barn is no exception. Over the course of the album’s nine tracks\, the band careens from soul to folk to funk to blues to rock\, mixing acoustic and electric instruments and effortlessly blending eras and regions of American music. While the album documents their remarkably adventurous musicianship and tight interplay\, it also manages to capture their extraordinary relationship with their fans\, an essential ingredient in the magic of any Wood Brothers concert. On “I Got Loaded\,” the exuberant audience joins in a rousing call and response\, while the bluesy groove of “Tried And Tempted” elicits whoops and hollers from listeners overcome by the energy in the room. The Wood Brothers can effectively transform any venue into a revival tent with their exhilarating performances\, but there’s something singular about playing in that barn. \n“It’s so intimate and casual that it feels less like a concert and more like a living room jam\,” says Oliver. “The spirit in there is strong\, from the history and the intent that Levon had when he built the place to all the great music and musicians that have played there.” \nWith Live At The Barn\, The Wood Brothers weave their own little moment into the rich and ever expanding tapestry of Levon’s barn\, while at the same time tipping their cap to the influences that came before them. It’s only fitting\, then\, that the record ends with The Band’s “Ophelia\,” a mainstay of The Wood Brothers’ live show from a time well before any of them ever imagined performing\, let alone recording an album\, in such an historic space. \n“We’re just proud and honored and humbled that this album was made in the barn\,” says Oliver. “I’d like to think we’re part of the same lineage as The Band. We certainly draw from a lot of the same roots\, and they’ve always been an inspiration. Their music reminds us to be ourselves.” \n  \nAbout Nicki Bluhm \nCalifornia native Nicki Bluhm is a singer\, songwriter and performer. In 2008 Bluhm released her first album\, Toby’s Song and with its release put together her band The Gramblers. Nicki went on to release her second effort Driftwood (2012) establishing her and the band as a nationally touring act. While playing shows around the country she and the band decided to pass the time and long drives filming what became their viral “Van Sessions” covering nostalgic songs of their past. In the aftermath\, Bluhm and The Gramblers became headliners\, touring constantly throughout North America\, including festivals like Bonnaroo\, Outside Lands\, Newport Folk and Telluride Bluegrass. \nThe band continued to record and put out two albums including their self titled Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers (2013) and their most recent effort Loved Wild Lost (2015)\, launching them on an extended US tour and their debut European tour. The Chicago Tribune wrote “Nicki has filled a void in music with her brand of vintage-tinged rocking country soul – music that’s like an enchanting friend you’ve known for a short while\, but feels like you’ve known forever.” \nAt the completion of their 2016 Loved Wild Lost tour\, Nicki was asked to join the The Infamous Stringdusters in support of their album Ladies and Gentlemen. That project led to a collaboration with Ryan Adams at Telluride Bluegrass\, Newport Folk and on Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show. Nicki has also had the honor of singing as a featured vocalist with musicians including Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule\, Karl Denson\, Boz Scaggs\, Anders Osborne\, Bonnie Raitt\, Phil Lesh\, Jackie Green\, and many others. \nIn early 2017\, Nicki wrote a song called “Remember Love Wins”. She recorded and released it\, with an accompanying video\, in a seven-day burst of creative energy. It received a nod from Rolling Stone saying: “‘Remember Love Wins’\, like Pete Seeger singing ‘We Shall Overcome\,’ hits not just on the struggle ahead\, but our ability to eventually come out on the right side of history.” Also in 2017\, Nicki was also the voice of “Sarah” on the tender duet “No Wrong Way Home” in the short animated film Pearl\, which was nominated for an Oscar.  \nThe future holds new songs\, a new album and new shows. With no set release date yet\, you can look forward to catching an early glimpse of new material with Nicki and an acoustic guitar in venues across the country in early 2018.
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