Kindred Records Signs Label Deal with The Lawsons
Irvine, KY — Kindred Records has signed a record distribution deal with Bluegrass Gospel artists The Lawsons.
The new CD, “Shout It From The Highest Hill,” produced by Kellard and Melva Lawson, is scheduled for release on Kindred, January 20, 2009. The first single, “I Heard My Mother Call My Name In Prayer,” a traditional number with Larry Cordle sitting in, is due to be issued on Prime Cuts Of Bluegrass, Vol.95 in September.
“Shout It From The Highest Hill,” includes two original Lawson numbers, plus gospel tracks from Nuval Jackson, Joe Jackson, Dixie & Tom T. Hall, Ralph Stanley, and others. This CD marks the return of the Lawsons to the bluegrass gospel music playground since the early 1980’s. With band members Paul Smith, Mike Jackson, Joe Jackson, and Randy Stiltner, and additional significant vocal contributions by many of their close friends, including Ralph Stanley, David Parmley, Dale Perry, Larry Cordle, Charlie Sizemore, and Marty Rabon.
“Shout It From The Highest Hill,” was recorded at the well known Maggard Sound studios in Big Stone Gap, VA by Jim Price and Alan Maggard.
Kellard and Melva’s rich and heartfelt harmonies reveal many years of singing together as only brothers and sisters can develop together being brought up in a singing family. The Lawsons have historically performed at many venues, from Bean Blossom to Rupp Arena, hosted their own festival in Paintsville, KY at Doc Turners Farm, and shared stages with Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn, Lester Flatt, Ralph Stanley, Jimmie Skinner, Doc Watson, and many others.
Kindred is pleased to add The Lawsons new project to its catalog of Kentucky artists, and they are looking for dates to fill their calendar. You can also find out more by visiting their new website at www.thelawsonsband.com for the latest news.
No commentsKindred Records re-issues “Now That You Are Gone” from the Tommy Webb Band
Kindred Records recently re-issued “Now That You Are Gone” from the Tommy Webb Band. Webb, who calls Floyd County Kentucky home, originally released the project independently and has also recently signed a deal with Kindred Records.
Kindred Records, based on fan response from the live shows, is now promoting the single “Hard Row To Hoe” from the album to Bluegrass Radio and Webcasters alike. Below is a video
“Perhaps the highlight of the album is a great performance of “Hard Row To Hoe,” a fine Jimmy Rushing song that was lost on one of Ricky Skaggs later country albums… this one’s a gem, as is the entire disc. What a pleasure to hear someone who sings it like he means it—tastefully and without pretensions or gimmicks.” E-FolkMusic
The Tommy Webb Band features Tommy Webb on guitar and occasional claw-hammer banjo, Chris Goble on banjo, Kenny O’Quinn on mandolin and guitar and Danny Stiltner on bass.
”Hard Row To Hoe” - The Tommy Webb Band. Recorded January 12, 2008 at the Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg, Ky. Melvin Goins Homecoming event.
“Now That You Are Gone” Track Listing:
- Headin’ West
- God Gave You To Me
- Now That You Are Gone
- Hard Row To Hoe
- Wildwood Flower Blues
- All The Way
- Mary Jane
- Lonesome Old Town
- Katy-did
- Trade The Old Cross For A Crown
- Lonesome
- All That’s Left For Me
Kindred Records Showcase at IBMA World of Bluegrass Announced
Irvine, Ky - Kindred Records has scheduled an after-hours showcase for its artists, New River Line and The Tommy Webb Band, for Wednesday October 3rd during the IBMA World Of Bluegrass convention at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville TN.
Tommy Webb’s current single “If It Weren’t for Bluegrass Music I’d Go Crazy” from his CD Eastern Kentucky debuted at #27 this month on Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Singles chart, and is maintaining popularity on Bluegrass Music Profile’s Top 20 chart at #11 for two months consecutively.
America’s Bluegrass Chart has both roster artists in their top ten with New River Line’s single “Scorcher Carroll’s Farm” active at #4 and Tommy’s single at #6.
New River Line has enjoyed much success recently with new member Alex Hibbitts in the lineup and tour dates this year from Prince Edward Island, Canada to St. Louis, Missouri.
Kindred manager Scott Roberts says “Kindred is very proud to make its first appearance at IBMA (World of Bluegrass), and we look forward to meeting new people in the business and helping our artists to expand opportunities for booking and networking. We hope to have a big crowd and lots of interest, and look forward to a good showcase.”
For more information and the latest news visit www.kindredrecords.com, or the artist’s websites at www.thetommywebbband.com and www.newriverlinebluegrass.com.
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