Bluebird Music Promotions, LLC: News

BOW THAYER CD RELEASE PARTY FOR “EDEN” FEATURES FREE MEAL TO FIRST 100

The much-anticipated new album, “Eden”, is being released on the heels of Thayer’s 20-song retrospective album, “Hindsight”.  The album gives listeners an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Bow’s past discography before they are introduced to his unique form of ‘mountain soul’ that will be showcased on the new album.  Chandler Music Hall in Randolph, VT will host Bow and his band, Perfect Trainwreck, on Saturday, January 19.  Early-bird ticket purchasers can get a free meal if they are one of the first 100 people to reserve a spot at the table.

That's right... Bow Thayer has decided that this show is a benefit for BALE - Building A Local Economy - and, in turn, BALE is organizing a fabulous meal that will feature great food from area restaurants before the show. Dinner reservations can be made at the time tickets to the show are purchased. If tickets have already been secured or are purchased online, ticket buyers should call the Chandler Box Office to make dinner reservations at:

802-728-6464.

"We wish we could feed everyone," says Chris Wood, Director at BALE, "but the space will only hold 100. But what a great way to warm you up for an amazing evening with Bow and his band."

"Nothing much better than sitting down over good local food with friends and neighbors," he adds, "highlighted by a Bow Thayer performance at Chandler... what a hot winter evening!"

Chandler's executive director Becky McMeekin adds, "Chandler is delighted with this collaboration that celebrates the connectedness and passion of our local communities."

BALE is a community resource center for local economy initiatives in the White River Valley. Bow recognizes the work of BALE in the region, saying, "Small voices can only be heard in small audiences and there are many small voices to be heard. That is what makes projects like BALE so important. It is imperative that we learn to rethink technological achievements, take a step back, and learn to heal what has been scarred."

The community meal will take place in the Esther Mesh Room of Chandler's Upper Gallery at 5:30 p.m. BALE will ask for donations for the meal to help support its work in the area. A cash bar will be available.

For tickets and dinner reservations, please call the Chandler Box Office at 802-728-6464. Concert tickets can also be ordered online at www.chandler-arts.org.

http://www.bowthayer.com

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM BLUEBIRD MUSIC PROMOTIONS—CELEBRATING VERMONT SINGER/SONGWRITERS

We wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a great holiday and happy new year, and to share a few new releases and events. Please use our website for your holiday radio this week where several songs are streaming for your listening pleasure.  This year we saw the birth of two babies--the first to Edie Carey and the second to Patrick Thomas (Hotels & Highways). After a brief hiatus, Edie will be back on the road with shows in IA, AZ, Mexico, and the Netherlands in the spring.  Speaking of Hotels & Highways, their single, Train Whistle (Lost River), was covered by the bluegrass band, The Hillbenders, who were recently signed to Compass Records.  Many thanks to our Nashville song-plugging buddies at Sharp Objects and congrats to both bands.  Hotels & Highways will be back out on the road soon supporting award-winning Australian singer/songwriter, Mia Dyson.  Mia’s recent CD, The Moment, was produced by Syd (Hotels & Highways) and received 4 stars in Rolling Stone. 

Bow Thayer has been busy this year with the release of a retrospective album entitled, “Hindsight” that spans 14 years of songwriting since moving to Vermont.  Bow also hosted his annual Tweed River Music Festival.  A full-length documentary film of the festival will soon be submitted to film festivals.  And if that isn’t enough, Bow is releasing his next CD of new material entitled,  “Eden”, in late February. 

Holiday music by Vermont artists:

“Merry Christmas from Burlington” (CD)-Joshua Glass & Friends

http://www.joshuaglass.com

 

“Merry” (EP)-Gregory Douglass

“Imagination” (single)-Gregory Douglass

http://www.emoterecords.com

 

“All Year Long” (single)-Amber deLaurentis

“December in Vermont” (single) –Diane Zeigler

“Giving My Christmas” (single)-Patrick Thomas

(Can be found on the “Vermont Artists for VT Relief” CD at:

http://www.mallettsbayrecords.com

 

 New releases:

 

“Hope Is” (CD)-Patrick Fitzsimmons

http://www.patrickfitzsimmons.net

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDNmzATGaJw&list=UUcIazc8rIkp_wYB5MEL9EzA&index=7

 

“Miss Ready Blossom and the Seed of Dreams” (CD)-Aaron Flinn

http://www.aaronflinn.com

 

“Into the Great Wide” (single)-Gregory Douglass

http://www.emoterecords.com

 

“Somewhere In Between” (CD)-Zack Dupont

http://www.zachdupontmusic.com

 

“Hindsight” (CD)-Bow Thayer

http://www.bowthayer.com

 

For more information, links, and other artist updates, visit our website.

 

Use our music page as your holiday radio this week!  We are celebrating new holiday music from Vermont artists including a few tracks from Joshua Glass & Friends recently released CD "Merry Christmas from Burlington". Go to his Bandcamp page from our "link" page to hear more tracks. We are also featuring a few tracks from Gregory Douglass' "Merry" EP and singles from Amber deLaurentis, Diane Zeigler, and Patrick Thomas (Hotels & Highways). Continue listening to non-holiday songs by our other artists including the new CD "Hope Is" by Patrick Fitzsimmons. The Vermont music community wishes you the very best holiday and new year!

The "Roots On The River Festival" takes place June 7-10 in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Bow Thayer and Perfect Trainwreck is one of many bands featured at that upcoming festival. Another great Vermont band to check out is Waylon Speed. Red Molly, Hayes Carll, and Melissa Ferrick will also perform.
http://www.rootsontheriver.com/ROTR_Schedule.htm

We are excited to report that the Patrick Fitzsimmons Band and the Aaron Flinn Salad Days Band will be performing at the "Lake Champlain Maritime Festival" this summer. The festival runs August 9-12 and includes a reunion concert with Strangefolk as well as performances by East of Eden and Citizen Cope to name a few. Duane Carleton and Amber deLaurentis will also participate on the singer/songwriter stage.
http://www.lcmfestival.com/

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will host their "GPN (Grand Point North) Festival" for the second year on the waterfront in Burlington. That festival will run for two days--September 14 & 15. Gregory Douglass, Bow Thayer, and Waylon Speed have been invited to perform along with The Avett Brothers, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and The Sam Roberts Band to name a few.
http://www.grandpointnorth.com/

Congratulations to Edie Carey. She is one of six winners at the Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition.
http://www.kerrville-music.com/newfolk.htm

Hotels & Highways are back on the road with award-winner Mia Dyson. Check out their website for a free download!
http://www.hotelsandhighways.com

Our Vermont Relief CD is still on sale. Proceeds benefit the VT Red Cross who are still assisting victims of Tropical Storm Irene.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/vermontrelief

Celebrate Record Store Day By Purchasing Music From Our Artists:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/vermontrelief (this one is on sale)

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/aaronflinn
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/amber-delaurentis/id27404657
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/arambedrosian
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bowthayerampperfecttrain
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/caseylynndubie
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/duanecarleton3
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ediecarey6
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gregorydouglass6
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gregorydouglass8
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/hotelshighways
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lisapiccirillo
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/patrickf5
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/patrickthomas2
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/syd3

EDIE CAREY is now at Folk Alliance in Memphis. If you are there, catch her at:
THURSDAY
— *memphis house concerts - 11pm - rm1930
FRIDAY
— *mpress records - 11:30pm - room1911
— *musical chairs in-the-round with gullahorn,
da costa + yoder - 12am - room1723
SATURDAY
— *OFFICIAL SHOWCASE - Knoxville - 10pm
— *tikly - 12:30am w/ j. lindbo - room1725


GREGORY DOUGLASS just returned from a songwriting retreat with Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, Five For Fighting, Fleetwood Mac) at his studio in L.A. over Grammy weekend with a stop in at a pre-Grammy party. Check out his cover of "At Last".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3q5TVVsRTc


AARON FLINN'S "Miss Ready Blossom and the Seed of Dreams" on the way to radio.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/aaron-flinn/id477874433 http://www.aaronflinn.com

PATRICK FITZSIMMONS new release set for April. To pre-order go to:
http://www.patrickfitzsimmons.net

BOW THAYER and friends will appear at the Tweed River Winter Carnival at Pico Mountain in Killington, Vermont--March 23-25.
http://tweedrivermusicfestival.com/winter-tweed/

HOTELS & HIGHWAYS are working on a new release. Stay-tuned!


"Vermont--Vermont Artists For VT Relief" featuring 15 artists/18 tracks. On Sale At:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/vermontrelief
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vermont-vermont-artists-for/id477873498

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hotels & Highways land on the 2011 Roots Rock top albums list for "Lost River".
http://www.hotelsandhighways.com

If you missed Gregory Douglass' interview on NPR's Morning Edition Dec. 28 featuring his 2011 release "Lucid", here's the link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gregory-douglass-controlling/id79686063?i=108969500
Gregory was also featured on Boston's Mix 104.1 "15 Seconds of Fame" for his cover of Adele's "Set Fire To The Rain". Here's the link:
http://mix1041.radio.com/2012/01/04/15-seconds-of-fame-gregory-douglass-sings-adele-video/
Aaron Flinn is presently on tour on the east coast promoting his new release, "Miss Ready Blossom and the Seed of Dreams". Check out his cover of Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried":
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/aaron-flinn/id477874433 http://www.aaronflinn.com
We are still promoting the compilation CD "Vermont--Vermont Artists For VT Relief" featuring 15 artists/18 tracks. We hope to cut another check to the VT Red Cross to benefit folks who lost their homes to Tropical Storm Irene. On Sale At:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/vermontrelief
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vermont-vermont-artists-for/id477873498

Patrick Fitzsimmons will soon be releasing the first single for his upcoming 2012 album. Patrick started his career with the NJ-based band "From Good Homes" (RCA), but when the band dispersed, he moved to VT and started a solo career. This record will mark his 6th release. To pre-order go to:
http://www.patrickfitzsimmons.net
Edie Carey will be on tour with "Girlyman" in February.
http://www.ediecarey.com
Bow Thayer is working on a new release. Check his website for upcoming shows:
http://www.bowthayer.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

JUST IN--
Vermont Singer/Songwriter Gregory Douglass will be featured on NPR's Morning Edition tomorrow morning (Wed) Dec. 28. Stay tuned!
http://www.npr.org/programs/morning-edition/

BLUEBIRD PROMOTIONS &
MALLETTS BAY RECORDS
PRESENT CHECK TO VT RED CROSS

Vermont is slowly rebuilding with the help of national aid and projects by Vermont musicians. But the need to help people who lost their homes continues. "Vermont--Vermont Artists For Vermont Relief" 18-track CD compilation has been steadily selling with the help of social networking, radio airplay, and interviews. We hope to continue spreading the word. Profits are being donated to the VT Red Cross. The first check of $1,000. was presented this week to VT Red Cross Executive Director, Larry Crist. Vermonters may purchase in local stores. If you are in radio and did not receive a digital or physical copy, please let us know by e-mailing or calling.

On Sale At:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/vermontrelief
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vermont-vermont-artists-for/id477873498

BOW THAYER'S "BOTTOM OF THE SKY" LANDS ON TOP 100 AMERICANA ALBUMS IN 2011

Congrats to Bow and Twin Vision promotion!


EDIE CAREY'S "LOVE" VIDEO
NOW ON YOUTUBE

From her latest release, "Bring The Sea".

http://youtu.be/SDH5V_418ME

VERMONT CONTINUES TO RECOVER FROM
TROPICAL STORM IRENE DAMAGE

It has been 84 years since Vermont has seen damage like the damage brought by tropical storm Irene. It washed away many homes, knocked out 30 bridges including historic covered bridges, and destroyed 250 roads leaving people stranded. The VT State Offices employing 2,000 people came to a screaming halt. The VT State Hospital had to quickly farm out its patients to already crowded facilities. Two people died with another missing. And the list goes on. Vermont is slowly rebuilding with the help of national aid and projects by Vermont musicians.

The Vermont Relief CD compilation is one small way to help the cause. Local stores are selling the CD without taking a percentage. CDBaby.com is taking half the cost of what they typically take for distribution. A national music magazine is printing an ad for free. Bluebird Promotions/Malletts Bay Records are only taking the cost of manufacturing. The profits are being sent to the Vermont Red Cross. Please help spread the word.

Now on sale at:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/vermontrelief
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vermont-vermont-artists-for/id477873498

I love music award shows! Mostly for the performances. We are cheering Vermont's own Grace Potter for her win with Kenny Chesney!

Catch Bow Thayer and his band tomorrow night at Levon Helm's "Midnight Ramble" in Woodstock, NY.

http://levonhelm.com/midnight_ramble.htm


"VERMONT RELIEF" CD COMPILATION JUST RELEASED

On sale at CDBaby.com A big thank you to them for taking a very small % for the cause!!

Streaming: http://soundcloud.com/glorybird/sets/vermont-vt-artists-for-vt-streaming

http://cdbaby.com/cd/vermontrelief
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vermont-vermont-artists-for/id477873498
18 tracks/15 artists
3 bonus holiday tunes

Supporting Hurricane Irene Victims. Profits donated to VT Red Cross. Help us spread the word.

In Other News:

Gregory Douglass was recently interviewed by NPR for their "Music We Missed" series to be aired in early December.
http://www.emoterecords.com
Lowell Thompson is presently on tour in Europe.
http://www.lowellthompson.com
Edie Carey was invited back to Folk Alliance 2012.
http://www.ediecarey.com
Aaron Flinn just released "Miss Ready Blossom and the Seed of Dreams".
http://www.aaronflinn.com
Patrick Fitzsimmons is working on a new release. To pre-order go to:
http://www.patrickfitzsimmons.net

OUR THIRD COMPILATION PROJECT JUST ARRIVED AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT IN YOUR HANDS!
The compilation is a benefit for Vermont Hurricane Irene Victims. Profits will be donated to our local Red Cross chapter. CDBaby.com is our main distributor and the release is set for November 1, 2011. It will also be up at iTunes and other digital outlets as well as stores throughout Vermont. A list of stores is forthcoming.

ARTIST MINI BIOS FOR COMPILATION—2011
The “link” page will take you to each artist’s Website or Myspace page.

Not every artist can say they opened for BB King or shared the stage with Phish at age 16. But Seth Yacovone (rhymes with macaroni) can! Since those days, Seth has released a double-album entitled, Land of Split Decision, and gigs around the Northeast. Measured Mile (1), a Roots Rock tune, is the first track from that double CD and a great way to begin this CD.

Erin McDermott released Time To Go just a few months ago. It boasts a few Nashville heavy-hitters and Grammy award winners including Tim O’Brien. Time To Go (2) is the title track. She calls her genre FolkAss (a mix of folk and bluegrass).

Patrick Fitzsimmons barely escaped cancer, but is now in remission and working on his next release. The Waiting Place (3) was written for his last album, So Beautiful So Blue-a folk album that was recorded while undergoing cancer treatment. Patrick is a former member of the group From Good Homes (RCA).

Havoc (4) from Opaque EP was not written about Irene, but is aptly titled for this project. Award-winning alternative-folk/pop singer/songwriter Gregory Douglass states that the song is about the demon inside of us all. He also donated one of the bonus holiday tracks-What A Long Year It Was (15) from is holiday EP, Merry.

Amber deLaurentis started her career in Philadelphia as part of a European tour sponsored by Steve Madden shoes. She now resides in Vermont where she not only continues her singer/songwriter career, but also teaches vocal jazz at the University of Vermont. Her donated songs, Cryin’ Kind (5) is from her last release, Hey Sadie, an alt-country CD, as well as a song for the holidays, 2010 single-All Year Long (17).

Work It Out (6) from the new trio, Hotels & Highways, is from their 2011 debut album Lost River. It features singer/songwriters Patrick Thomas-who also donated a holiday track-Giving My Christmas (18)-Lisa Piccirillo, and Erin (Syd) Sidney, all of whom have their own solo careers. They are now on tour with a recent stop at the AMA conference in Nashville.

Bow Thayer donated Good Time To Holler (7) from his 2010 critically acclaimed album, Bottom of the Sky. The record faired well on the Americana and Non-Comm Triple-A radio charts. Bow is the muscle behind the annual Tweed River Music Festival.

Edie Carey was born in Vermont, grew up in Boston, spent time in Maine, and now resides in Chicago. She states that she has always felt a strong connection to Vermont and wrote Come Inside (8) in hopes of comforting someone. The song comes from her 2011 release Bring The Sea featuring Shawn Mullins.
Justin Levinson received his degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston and has since released two studio albums. Home (9), is from his debut release, Bury Your Love (Folk/Alt-Country). Justin is presently touring in support of his second release, “Predetermined Fate”.

Casey Lynn Dubie stepped into a recording studio in 2010 three days after her high school graduation and recorded a 4-song folk/pop EP. The title track, In Your Atmosphere (10), was donated for this project and has been picked up by Nashville song-pluggers and licensing agencies. Casey states her biggest musical influence has been John Mayer.

Pictures (11) comes from Lowell Thompsons second release, Lowell Thompson & Crown Pilot (Alt-Country) and had a shout-out by Rolling Stone magazine. He has since opened for fellow Vermonter Grace Potter and now floats between Austin, TX and Vermont.

Patti Casey is no stranger to the folk world. She has released several albums throughout her career and most recently has teamed up with the folk group Woods Tea Company. We selected Spread Joy Over This Land (12) from her recent and critically acclaimed record The Heart of a Waiting Boy.

Aaron Flinn, another graduate of Berklee, is a multi-instrumentalist and has an extensive discography. Beyond his own career, he has stepped in to play guitar for many Vermont-based groups. Aaron is releasing a new record this month entitled, Miss Ready Blossom and the Seed of Dreams. We selected his new song Singing (13) for this compilation.

Scott Forrest knows first hand the havoc raised by Irene. His town, Rochester, VT was one of the towns hit the hardest. He hasn’t had much time for music lately as he has had a shovel in his hands. Tick Tock (14) comes from When I’m In Paris. Scott won a Valentine song contest in 2009 sponsored by Garrison Keillor’s Prarie Home Companion. The winning song was O’s & X’s Rachel.

December In Vermont (16), the title track from that album, is a beautiful folk ballad by veteran singer/songwriter Diane Zeigler. It describes the beauty of winter in Vermont and the warmth of family and friends. She is presently on hiatus raising her young family.

Last but not least, Patrick Thomas (Hotels & Highways) donated the single Giving My Christmas (18). It’s a beautiful way to end this compilation. We hope you enjoy VERMONT and help spread the word.

Gregory Douglass is off to NYC this week for the Mt. Stage New Song Contest!

Hello Music-Minded Friends:

We are excited to report that “VERMONT” (Vermont Artists For Vermont Relief) CD compilation will be released November 1 on Malletts Bay Records. 18 tracks donated by independent artists who live in Vermont or have a connection to Vermont, with a few holiday bonus tracks to boot! All profits will be donated to the Vermont Red Cross to benefit flood victims. Check out this link for photos of the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
http://mansfieldheliflight.com/flood/
In other news, there are some great Vermont shows coming up. This Sunday, October 9, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals will be hosting a benefit concert “Goodbye Irene” at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Burlington, VT.
http://www.flynncenter.org
Gregory Douglass will showcase at Higher Ground, Saturday, October 15, with Myra Flynn opening. Gregory is a finalist in the Mountain Stage New Song Contest and will be showcasing in NYC October 20. Come on out NY friends and support him!
http://www.emoterecords.com
Aaron Flinn presents his CD release show October 21 at Studio Three in So. Burlington, VT. The new CD is titled, “Miss Ready Blossom & the Seed of Dreams”. Hope to see our VT friends there!

Patrick Fitzsimmons is in the studio this week recording the first single “Justine” for his 2012 album release. Help finance the project by preordering at his website:
http://www.patrickfitzsimmons.net

We are presently streaming Gregory Douglass’ “Better Tomorrow” (Stark) at the Bluebird Promotions website in remembrance of 9-11.

We are happy to announce our next compilation project that will serve as a fundraiser for Vermont Hurricane Irene Relief. All profits will be donated to our local Red Cross chapter. Several Vermont artists are donating a song to the upcoming compilation. Tentative release date is November 1.

“The Night” (Lucid) by Gregory Douglass was a “keeper” at the recent SPONY (Song Pitch-A-Thon) event in NYC, picked up by HBO music supervisors. We’ll “keep” our fingers crossed that they find a suitable placement for it. In other GD news, you would never think of seeing Gregory Douglass and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino (Jersey Shore-MTV) in the same sentence, but you will now. Gregory just returned from Michigan where YobiTV filmed 13 episodes for a webcast series that will air later this month. Sorrentino plays a judge in the reality talent show, while Douglass plays himself as a contestant. It should make for some interesting viewing. Rumor has it that viewers will vote for a winner at the end of the series.

Gregory will be performing this Sunday, 10:00pm, at The Living Room, NYC.
http://www.emoterecords.com
Speaking of voting, Amber deLaurentis’ song “Cryin’ Kind” (Hey Sadie) is presently in first place in the alt-country category at www.ourstage.com Go and vote to keep her there!
http://www.amberdelaurentis.com
Patrick Fitzsimmons will be opening for Shawn Colvin October 2 at 7:00pm at the Tupelo Music Hall in White River Jct, VT. (603) 437-5100
http://www.tupelohallvt.com
http://www.patrickfitzsimmons.net
Check out Erin McDermott and her new release, “Time To Go”, featuring Tim O’Brien.
http://www.erinmcdermott.com
Aaron Flinn is about to release his next CD, "Miss Ready Blossom & the Seed of Dreams", slated for the week of October 21.
http://www.aaronflinn.com/

Part-time Vermont/Part-time Nashville artist Erin McDermott serviced her new release to you a few months ago. Bluebird Promotions is now working with her to help promote her new record--"Time To Go". It is charting and we would love it if other stations came on board. Let us know if you received. Thanks! Here's more about Erin--

Genres: Country/Americana/Folk
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/time-to-go/id444690558
Bio:
Meet Erin McDermott before the gig, with a Guinness in her hand and a self-effacing wit at the ready, and you'd never suspect the transformation that's about to take place. But when she sets down her pint and steps onto stage, pay attention. A spruce-topped six string launches into a steam-driving rhythm and her voice rises, gaining power and soaring to a pure quavering vulnerability that makes even the club regulars, the ones who've heard it all, stop talking and really listen. And why not? It's more than the alt-folk barnburners and whiskied-up ballads Erin conjures, the achingly rich, superbly rendered tales of rural America present and past. It's more than the magnificent players she surrounds herself with, from the hottest pickers in Vermont's Green Mountains to the Nashville hotshots like Grammy Award winner Tim O'Brien, IBMA "Guitarist of the Year" Bryan Sutton, and ACM "Fiddle Player of the Year" Stuart Duncan, who back her up on her latest album, "Time to Go". When Erin McDermott sings, it's an emotional testament to what it is to be human--the sweet and the bitter of life, the pure glory and the heartbreaking, bewildering loss. Live or on record, she's a performer you don't want to miss.

Erin considers her music "Folkass" (a little bit of folk, little bit of bluegrass, and a little bit of everything else). A keen observer of the human experience, she has gathered countless reaching toward lighthearted enthusiasm, Erin possesses a powerful gift for communicating her life stories through song. "Time to Go" was produced by Brent Truitt in his Nashville studio. He is known for his work with the Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss and Dolly Parton to name a few.

Quotes:
"Take a cup each of Tracy Chapman, Joan Armatrading and Macy Gray, put them in a pot, allow them to simmer for any amount of time, sprinkle on a little Sade and it will yield Erin McDermott, a deliciously new "sista voice", a new and rising star."
-Odessa Settles (Settles Connection)

"Erin McDermott writes short stories in song about small town life in Vermont. Her characters come alive in the songs and you get to know these real people by the the time the second chorus comes around. With a voice as strong and as uniquely expressive as her lyrics, Erin is a songwriter to watch in the coming years."
-Tim O'Brien (Grammy Award Winner Singer/Songwriter)

HELLO MUSIC WORLD!

It has been a great month of live music here in Vermont from The Tweed River Music Festival to the Grand Point North Festival. I had the opportunity to attend the first day of the GPN festival hosted by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. We were treated with local bands as well as Jessica Lea Mayfield, Rubblebucket, Fitz & the Tantrums, and GPN. What a great day and night! Such awesome talent. I also attended Myra Flynn’s CD Release Show—“For The Record” which was produced by Gregory Douglass. Both Gregory and Amber deLaurentis served as back-up singers to Myra. Myra is an up-and-coming talent. Check out the new record at:

http://www.myraflynn.com/
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/for-the-record/id457603329

BOW THAYER

Bow Thayer is still on cloud 9 having successfully hosted the Tweed River Music Festival last week which included Booker T Jones. Fans from all over the country including a few outside the states attended. A documentary of the festival is in production. Bow will be opening for his buddy, Levon Helm, August 26, 7:00pm, at the Suicide Six Ski Area in Pomfret, VT.

http://www.bowthayer.com
http://www.tweedrivermusicfestival.com

GREGORY DOUGLASS

Just two months after the release of “LUCID”, Gregory Douglass has released a new EP called “OPAQUE” featuring duets with Mary Fahl (October Project) & Lisa Piccirillo (Hotels & Highways). A physical copy of OPAQUE was given to fans that pre-ordered LUCID and is now available digitally to all.

Opaque link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/opaque-ep/id456702760
Lucid link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lucid/id441602304
Speaking of Mary Fahl, Gregory just finished a few gigs opening for the former lead singer of October Project.

http://www.emoterecords.com

ERIN MCDERMOTT

Erin just released “TIME TO GO” featuring a few Nashville heavy-hitters including Tim O’Brien. She will be playing at the IBMA’s next month followed by gigs at the Red Light Café in Atlanta and the Albino Skunk Fest in So. Carolina.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/time-to-go/id444690558
http://www.erinmcdermott.net

HOTELS & HIGHWAYS

H&H are back on the road with Australian award-winner Mia Dyson. Dates at the website. Don’t have a copy of “LOST RIVER”? Check it out--

http://www.hotelsandhighways.com/


EDIE CAREY

Just announced—Edie Carey is a finalist in the Mt. Stage New Song Contest! She will be performing at the Kerrville Wine Festival next month. If you haven’t heard her latest release, BRING THE SEA, check it out at iTunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bring-the-sea/id400410824
http://www.ediecarey.com

PATRICK FITZSIMMONS

Patrick took 3rd place in the Solarfest Singer/Songwriter contest. He will be opening for Shawn Colvin on October 2 at the Tupelo Music Hall in White River Jct., VT. Patrick is working on his 6th release. To hear his last release, take this link:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/so-beautiful-so-blue/id295376319
http://www.patrickfitzsimmons.net

Check out our other artists:

http://www.amberdelaurentis.com http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hey-sadie/id274046573
http://www.arambedrosian.com http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/aram-bedrosian/id213551475
http://www.aaronflinn.com http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/oroboros/id298384077

http://www.lowellthompson.com http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lowell-thompson-crown-pilot/id322611934

Dear Friends
I am late getting the newsletter out as I have been playing catch-up since returning from a short European tour with Bella Voce Women's Chorus of Vermont. We had a fabulous time. It was surreal to perform in an 800-year old church! At any rate, we are busy getting the music of our artists out. We presently have several songs in the hands of TV/Film music supervisors and a couple of licensing agencies as well as our song-plugging friends at Sharp Objects in Nashville.

Radio Update
Hotels & Highways release "Lost River" is still receiving airplay and our new friends at WFDU just added the record. We hope more stations come on board. H&H will be back on tour soon with Australian award-winner, Mia Dyson.
http://www.hotelsandhighways.com
Airplay for Gregory Douglass' new release, "Lucid", is just beginning and we thank the most recent stations KUNC and KDNK for joining the early believers.

A BIG shout-out to WMUD, WBKM, WGDR, and VPR radio for being our biggest supporters here in VT.

BB Donates To Radio
Bluebird Promotions has donated copies of "Vicissitudes, Vol. II", a compilation CD of Vermont singer/songwriters, to public and community radio who rely on donations to keep their stations running. If your station didn't receive copies and would like a few, please let us know.

Solar Fest Results Are In
Congratulations to Patrick Fitzsimmons for placing third in the singer/songwriter competition at Solarfest (Tinmouth, VT). Past contestants have included Ray Lamontagne (sorry he didn't place that particular year) and Gregory Douglass (placed second that year). Patrick will be performing at the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival at the Burlington, VT Waterfront Park in August. Patrick is currently working on a new record.
http://www.patrickfitzsimmons.net
Also congrats to Bow Thayer & Perfect Trainwreck for landing a showcase at Solar Fest as well as the Tweed River Festival.
http://www.bowthayer.com
Gregory Douglass To Headline at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
After opening for Shawn Colvin at the new Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe, VT, Gregory was offered his own show. On August 6 he will perform songs from his new release, “LUCID”--an alternative/pop "dream" concept album. Myra Flynn opens and will perform songs from her August release, "For The Record", produced by Gregory. Other upcoming east coast shows include:
August 13--One Longfellow Square, Portland, Maine, 8:00pm (supporting Mary Fahl--October Project)
August 20--Caffe Lena, Saratoga, NY, 8:00pm
August 27--Port City Blue, Portland, Maine, 8:00pm
http://www.emoterecords.com *Free download of "Wild" at Emote Records.

Aram Bedrosian Joins Dunlop Family
Electric bass player extraordinaire, Aram Bedrosian, has joined the prestigious Dunlop Family. Aram is best known for his unaccompanied electric bass solo compositions.
http://www.arambedrosian.com Check out "Space Opera" and "Code Red".

DON'T FORGET TO VISIT THE BLUEBIRD PROMOTIONS WEBSITE WHERE WE HAVE SONGS STREAMING.

GREGORY DOUGLASS
RELEASES "LUCID"
(a dream-based concept album)

Two new reviews:

http://wp.me/pc1pS-Mv
http://www.7dvt.com/2011gregory-douglass-lucid

Gregory's Upcoming East Coast Shows:

6/18 The Living Room, 8pm, NYC, NY
6/23 Colonial Theatre, 8pm, Bethlehem, NH
6/24 Ossipee Mt. Grange Hall, 8pm, Ossipee, NH
6/25 Music at Lily Pads, 8pm, Peace Dale, RI
*with Vance Gilbert

Get your free download "Wild" (Lucid):

http://tumblr.com/x9w2m8q0q8
http://www.emoterecords.com/

HOTELS & HIGHWAYS KICKS OFF "WELCOME TRESPASSERS" CALIFORNIA TOUR WITH MIA DYSON

Mia Dyson is inarguably one of Australia's finest musical exports to the United States. With an ARIA award in hand (Grammy equivalent) for “Best Blues & Roots Album” and three nominations for"Best Female Artist", Mia moved to Los Angeles and is gracing American audiences with soulful lyrics, extraordinary guitar playing, and her gritty, yet gorgeously haunting voice.Head over to our Facebook page for details on these shows and to be first to know as new dates are announced.

http://www.hotelsandhighways.com

PATRICK FITZSIMMONS
REUNITES WITH BAND

http://www.patrickfitzsimmons.net

'From Good Homes' announces it will perform June 25th in Atlantic City as part of the Dave Matthews Band (DMB) Caravan 3-day "Mini Festival".

In addition to performances by 'DMB' and 'From Good Homes', other performers listed for the festival are David Gray, Ray LaMontagne, O.A.R., and many more.


EDIE CAREY SET TO RELEASE "LOVE" VIDEO
(from "Bring the Sea")

Edie has been working with film director Mary Haverstick to create the new video. Mary was the writer and director of the film "Home" starring Marcia Gay Harden. Stay tuned!

EDIE'S UPCOMING SHOWS:

6/17, 8pm, Trinity House, Livonia, MI
*Jeff Scott, opens
6/18, 8pm, Seed Studio & Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
6/24, 8pm, Backlot Bash, Chicago, IL
*Catie Curtis, headliner

http://www.ediecarey.com

GREGORY DOUGLASS SET TO RELEASE 8TH STUDIO ALBUM, "LUCID", JUNE 2011
(a concept album based on dreams)
CD Release Party @Higher Ground
So. Burlington, VT
8pm--June 11, 2011
Get your tickets in advance for only $10.

Vermonters will get a kick out of this promo:
http://youtu.be/3uTOQ8lsbQc

Gregory's Upcoming East Coast Shows:

6/8 Club Passim, 8pm, Cambridge, MA
6/11 Higher Ground, 8pm, So. Burlington, VT
*Justin Levinson opens
6/18 The Living Room, 8pm, NYC, NY
6/23 Colonial Theatre, 8pm, Bethlehem, NH
6/24 Ossipee Mt. Grange Hall, 8pm, Ossipee, NH
6/25 Music at Lily Pads, 8pm, Peace Dale, RI
*with Vance Gilbert

Get your free download "Wild" (Lucid):

http://tumblr.com/x9w2m8q0q8
http://www.emoterecords.com/

HOTELS & HIGHWAYS SET FOR CALIFORNIA TOUR WITH AUSTRALIAN AWARD-WINNING SONGSTRESS MIA DYSON--JUNE 2011

Head over to our Facebook page for details on these shows and to be first to know as new dates are announced.

http://www.hotelsandhighways.com

EDIE CAREY TO RELEASE "LOVE" VIDEO
(from "Bring the Sea")

Edie has been working with film director Mary Haverstick to create the new video. Mary was the writer and director of the film "Home" starring Marcia Gay Harden. Stay tuned!

EDIE'S UPCOMING SHOWS:

6/3, 8pm, One Longmeadow Square, Portland, ME
*Maura O'Connell, headliner
6/4, 7pm, Club Passim, Cambridge, MA
*Andy Gullahorn, special guest
6/9, 7pm, Dinner Concert @Tahoe, Ridge Winery, NV
6/17, 8pm, Trinity House, Livonia, MI
*Jeff Scott, opens
6/18, 8pm, Seed Studio & Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
6/24, 8pm, Backlot Bash, Chicago, IL
*Catie Curtis, headliner

http://www.ediecarey.com

LOWELL THOMPSON'S UPCOMING SHOWS:

http://www.lowellthompson.com
5/24 Saxon Pub, 8pm, Austin, TX
*(w/ Pete Weiss)
5/27 Red Square (solo), 6pm, Burlington, VT

6/02 Nectar's, 9pm, Burlington, VT
6/03 Radio Bean, 9pm, Burlington, VT
6/04 Monkey House, 9pm, Winooski, VT
6/11 Greggo Festival, 3pm, Lockhart, TX
6/16 Freddie's, 6pm, Austin, TX

"BLUEBIRD PROMOTIONS" (COLCHESTER, VT) & "SHARP OBJECTS" (NASHVILLE, TN) BEGIN COLLABORATION

The Sharp Objects team will be representing and plugging several tunes by our artist/writers throughout Nashville and beyond. We are looking forward to this exciting endeavor!
http://www.sharpobject.com
'HOTELS & HIGHWAYS' CHART AT #9
ON ROOTS ROCK CHART

Syd, Patrick, and Lisa (Hotels & Highways) just completed a successful national tour which included performances in Nashville and Austin. But don't fret if you didn't catch one of their shows. They are already planning the next tour. If you haven't purchased your copy of "Lost River", get thee to their website:
http://www.hotelsandhighways.com
GREGORY DOUGLASS SET TO RELEASE 8TH STUDIO ALBUM, "LUCID", JUNE 2011
(a concept album based on dreams)

Just a few days left to pre-order Gregory's next studio album or donate. Head over to:
http://www.emoterecords.com/fr_contribute
TUNE IN TO WEBCAST MONDAY

Yours truly will be the co-host for Gregory's webcast show Monday, April 18, 9:00pm EST. Tune in, chat, request a song, and donate.
http://www.justin.tv/gregorydouglass
And check out his newest single in his "Cover Art" Series (Adele's "Set Fire To The Rain"):

http://www.youtube.com/gdouglass15 Buy the single on iTunes:
http://bit.ly/h5NUrB

OTHER NEW RELEASES:

Bow Thayer--"Bottom of the Sky"
http://www.bowthayer.com
Edie Carey--"Bring the Sea"
http://www.ediecarey.com
Aram Bedrosian--"Aram Bedrosian"
http://www.arambedrosian.com
CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE GANG AT:
http://www.bluebirdpromotions.com

'HOTELS & HIGHWAYS' CHART AT #17
ON ROOTS ROCK CHART

CATCH THEM AT PARIMA'S THIS SUNDAY TO CELEBRATE "LOST RIVER" RELEASE
Pearl St., Burlington, VT, 8:00pm
Get there early!
http://www.hotelsandhighways.com

GREGORY DOUGLASS COVER OF
ADELE'S "SET FIRE TO THE RAIN"
10,000+ VIEWS IN LESS THAN A MONTH

http://www.youtube.com/gdouglass15 Buy the single on iTunes:
http://bit.ly/h5NUrB
Just a few days left to pre-order Gregory's next studio album or donate. Release set for June.
http://www.emoterecords.com/fr_contribute

BOW THAYER & PERFECT TRAINWRECK
Stats for new release "Bottom of the Sky"
#25 - Americana Music Association chart
#16 - Roots Rock chart
#18 - Euro Americana chart
http://www.bowthayer.com

'HOTELS & HIGHWAYS' MAKE DEBUT AT SXSW

By now the dust has settled in Austin, TX. H&H reports they had a great time showcasing their new release, "Lost River", which is now charting. They are still on tour. Check out their website for a show near you. Vermonters--mark your calendar. H&H will be performing at Parima's in Burlington, April 10.
http://www.hotelsandhighways.com
*Industry people should contact Bluebird Promotions if they did not receive a copy of "Lost River".


GREGORY DOUGLASS RELEASES COVER OF
ADELE'S "SET FIRE TO THE RAIN"
http://www.youtube.com/gdouglass15 Buy the single on iTunes:
http://bit.ly/h5NUrB
Gregory's next studio release is set for June. The concept album, "Lucid", is based on dreams. To pre-order or donate go to:
http://www.emoterecords.com/fr_contribute
EDIE CAREY INVITED ON STAGE BY
CHELY WRIGHT

During a recent Chicago gig, Chely Wright invited Edie Carey on stage to perform. We hope our NYC friends will head out to the Living Room this Friday night to hear Edie's solo show.
http://www.ediecarey.com
Friday, March 25, 2011
The Living Room
154 Ludlow St, New York City, NY 10002 (United States) - Map
Set: 7:00 PM
21+
Tickets: $9 advance / $12 at door
Buy Now

CONGRATS TO BOW THAYER

His new release "Bottom of the Sky" is still on the Americana charts.
http://www.bowthayer.com
ARAM BEDROSIAN JOINS BB ROSTER

Virtuoso Solo Electric Bass-Man, Aram Bedrosian joins the BB roster. We look forward to working with Aram.
http://www.arambedrosian.com

HOTELS & HIGHWAYS RELEASE "LOST RIVER" TOMORROW!

Tracks, including "Train Whistle", are already impacting at radio. Check out their website and purchase your copy tomorrow! The trio is on tour with a showcase at SXSW.
http://www.hotelsandhighways.com Industry people should contact Bluebird Promotions if they did not receive a copy.

VT singer/songwriter Casey Lynn Dubie's song "In Your Atmosphere", tied in a song contest sponsored by H Music. Here is a link:
http://www.hmusic.biz/Contest_Winners.html
To order the song or the 4-song EP go to:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/casey-lynn-dubie/id401364914
Congrats to Vermonter, Bow Thayer, whose new release, "Bottom of the Sky", is creeping up the Americana radio charts.
http://www.bowthayer.com