according to a new article from Axios, out of 1501 artists accepted to play at SXSW last year, only 128 chose payment over wristbands. SXSW paid $32,000 MAX to artists (if every act got $250). It’s estimated that SXSW 2022 generated an economic benefit to the city of $280.7M.

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Richard Manuel was knocked down, again & again; but he fought, again & again, to get back on his feet. THE BAND IS BACK, concert film from The Band's 1983 reunion tour, stands as a testament to this fact. Watch it if you never have. You won't regret it. vimeo.com/491745305

Thank you Maxwell Alejandro Frost for speaking out against USCIS' proposed visa fee increases for touring musicians

we received written “100% confirmation” from venues that pulled out, went from fully funded to suddenly not, and we’re STILL MAKING IT HAPPEN. Our efforts will not be squashed! Our show is happening, our rally is on, and we need your help. 🧵 with more info and donation link:

You’re Too Late (Lefty Frizzel & Herman P. Willis -aka Hank Williams) Key to the Highway (Charles "Chas" Segar & "Big Bill" Broonzy) Recorded for the Swedish TV show Experiment Ensam Hopefully one day we’ll see the whole performance without the Swedish guy talking over the songs

Sad to hear of the passing of Dave Morrison, my favourite record store clerk. He was a true gentleman and a big supporter of the band. I’ll miss seeing him on my annual trips to Fascinating Rhythms. @FRUK folkradio.co.uk/2023/03/dave-m…

Dramatic new arrangement of "I Contain Multitudes" in Osaka

YESSSS!

£60? Someone is taking the piss and it isn’t us. God bless.

If you had a musician touring in your band who said he first heard Marvin Gaye in an Austin Powers movie, and then ordered a meatball sub from an institutional cafeteria, would you think you had made a good choice in hiring this musician

There was a time, many years ago, when the #RRHOF inducted only the deserving. 1988 was such a year. Dylan, Beatles, Drifters, Supremes, Beach Boys.

Are you kidding me, R&R HOF? #WarrenZevon should have been inducted yeeeears ago! Name me one Missy Elliot or Kate Bush "rock & roll" song and I'll name you twenty actual gems from one of the great songwriters of all time. Ridiculous.

Jose Teran was sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison yesterday for stealing $23M worth of music royalties from unsuspecting Latin artists on YouTube Gov believes hes high risk to reoffend because he plans to re-enter the music biz after prison billboard.com/pro/youtube-fr…

Thank you Ray Padgett , it’s a beautiful book. You’re an incredible interviewer! I’ve added in a photo of my toe. 😘

Ryan Boldt of Canadian alternative folk group The Deep Dark Woods embarks on a solo UK tour this May. Find a show near you. ⬇️ #crhmusic | People Music | #sc4m | Kitchen Garden Cafe | #fileyamericana | Old Parcels Office Artspace | #thekeepguildford | #henandchickenstudio 🎟️ wegottickets.com/af/586/the-dee…

I really don't want to post about this but I got let go from Three Lobed Records for speaking about how $ has gotten weird in the last 3 years. Cory told me that on 11/1 my records will no longer be available through Redeye distro & all remaining inventory will be "recycled". 🧵

I ran into one of the Buffalo Sabres in the elevator at the Prague hotel. They were in town to play the New Jersey Devils. He invited me to the game but I was performing that night.

Deep Dark Woods (solo) + Austin Stambaugh (solo) I'm teaming up the Canadian Indie-Folk/Alt-Country sounds of Deep Dark Woods front man Ryan Boldt with American Songwriter and Balladeer Austin Stambaugh 🗓️ - 11th May ⏰ - 19:30 💵 - £14 + BF 🎟️ - linktr.ee/SinkOrSwimProm…

.The Deep Dark Woods return with their first new music since Broadside Ballads Vol. III. Watch the accompanying video to their new single Ruby, a tender psychedelic waltz in which late-evening thoughts swirl around your head, cut adrift with no point of anchor. klofmag.com/2025/03/premie…