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Ian Flanigan Returns Home For The Holidays, With New Music On The Way

19Oct

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Ian Flanigan Returns Home For The Holidays, With New Music On The Way

There's something special about seeing a Hudson Valley musician come home after making a name for themselves on the national stage. Saugerties native Ian Flanigan will return to his hometown on Saturday, December 5, for Home for the Holidays, an intimate evening of live music and storytelling at the Orpheum Theatre. The show comes as Flanigan continues releasing new music, including his upcoming single, “Pretty Things,” due out October 23. For local fans who have followed his journey, it's a chance to reconnect with one of the Hudson Valley's most recognizable voices. From Saugerties to The Voice and Beyond Long before millions of viewers discovered Ian Flanigan on NBC's The Voice, he was putting in the miles as an independent musician. Flanigan started touring at just 17 years ol...

A Relatable Tale: Let’s Watch the Music Video for “Alcohol You Now” by Jim Camacho

15Jul

By Charlotte MooreNo Comments

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A Relatable Tale: Let’s Watch the Music Video for “Alcohol You Now” by Jim Camacho

A musical legend returns - earlier this month, Jim Camacho released a new single, "Alcohol You Now," via Dark Spark Music. In even more exciting news, the music video for this song just dropped today. With this new single, Jim Camacho combines his storytelling prowess with extraordinary Americana vibes, resulting in a song that captures the feeling of 'having a few brews with the boys and getting into some trouble' to a Twisted Tea... get it? Even if this isn't your usual genre of choice, I highly recommend checking this song out. I would especially recommend checking out the music video, which only adds to the great chaotic energy of the whole ordeal. The video also has a lot of charm, and features great cameos throughout. You can watch the video for "Alcohol You Now" on YouTube,...

Rock Meets Country On Outlaws & Moonshine’s “Pills and Alcohol”

30Jul

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Rock Meets Country On Outlaws & Moonshine’s “Pills and Alcohol”

Outlaws and Moonshine's newest single "Pills and Alcohol" is available now everywhere you listen to music. Following the success of their highly acclaimed lead single and music video, "Hillbilly Rockstars," this talented southern rock and country band from Indianapolis, IN, is back with a vengeance. Formed in 2014, Outlaws and Moonshine have been relentless in pushing the boundaries of their music. They've drawn inspiration from an eclectic mix of genres, including rock, new country, classic country, southern rock, and metal. The band includes Beau Vanvolkenburg (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Vanvolkenburgh (bass, vocals), Richie Wilkinson (guitar, backing vocals), Mark Oaldon (guitar, vocals), and Eric Piper (drums). The talented lineup of seasoned musicians brings a wealth of experi...

Shania Twain Releases Energetic New Track “Giddy Up”

5Jan

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Shania Twain Releases Energetic New Track “Giddy Up”

Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist and best-selling female country musician of all time, Shania Twain, has released a new single called "Giddy Up." The track is a preview of her upcoming album, Queen of Me, which is set to be released on February 3, 2023. This will be Twain's sixth full-length album, her first since 2017, and her official debut with her new label partner, Republic Nashville, a division of Republic Records. "Giddy Up" is a catchy and energetic song that is perfect for singing and dancing along to. It showcases Twain's impressive vocal range and charming personality. The singer stated, "I want people to feel good when they hear the new album. I want to set a celebratory tone and 'Giddy Up!' is a way to call to the audience and say 'let's get ready for some fun!'" ...

12Sep

By Simon1 Comment

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9 Fall Songs To Add To Your Playlists

After a long hot summer, the seasons have begun to shift so we decided to take a look at nine song options you may want to consider adding to your playlist(s) this fall. 9. Broken Bells "October" Broken Bells is a duo made up of producer Danger Mouse and James Mercer of The Shins. "October" appears on their debut album which was released in March of 2010. While not released as an official single, it's a great option for inclusion on any fall-themed playlist. Check out "The High Road" and "The Ghost Inside" from this album too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R0dP1zb-Os 8. Zac Brown Band "Colder Weather" "Colder Weather" is the second single from Zac Brown Bands' 2010 album You Get What You Give. You may recognize the actor that appears in the music video. "Thor" aka Lia...

Singer/Songwriter Ian Flanigan Releases ‘Strong’ Debut LP

30Jul

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Singer/Songwriter Ian Flanigan Releases ‘Strong’ Debut LP

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan has released his highly anticipated debut full-length album. The 11-track Strong is available now on Reviver Music. IanFlaniganMusic.com While many were first introduced to Ian Flanigan's music on NBC's The Voice, he had been touring full time up until that point for more than a decade. His third-place finish on the show led to mentorship and collaboration with country mega-star Blake Shelton on the single "Grow Up". Flanigan assembled an A-list production team to work on Strong. He worked with Todd Lombardo and Craig Alvin (Kacey Musgraves, Will Hoge), Obie O'Brien, Phil Nicolo (Bon Jovi, Sting, Billy Joel), and Ryan Rossebo. A collaboration between Flanigan, Rossebo, and Barrett Baber led to the standout lead single. The uptempo,...

Ian Flanigan’s New Single “Last Name On It” Available Worldwide

30Jul

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Ian Flanigan’s New Single “Last Name On It” Available Worldwide

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan is back with a brand new single. "Last Name On It" is a fun upbeat country tune that has the potential to be one of this year's signature songs. www.IanFlaniganMusic.com Flanigan has been honing his craft on the road for the last decade. His iconic whiskey-smoked voice and memorable performances have played a big part in earning fans across the country. In 2020 he was spotted by a talent scout from NBC's The Voice. This led to his first network television appearances and exposure to a whole new audience. Selected as a member of Team Blake, Flanigan would go on to place third in the popular primetime singing competition. The experience led to the debut single "Grow Up" featuring Blake Shelton himself. New Album Coming Later T...