Gwyneth & Monko Announce January and February Dates in Support of Self-Titled Release

Gwyneth and Monko announce January and February tour dates in support of their self-titled release due out February 15, 2011. With a voice that invokes Jenny Lewis’ solo work crossed with the intimate folk of Gillian Welch; Gwyneth Moreland strums her guitar in subtle chords while Michael Monko accompanies her lyrical stories with trickling mandolin, steady acoustic guitar and folk accents.

The new record, which was recorded at Old School Studio in Caspar, CA, will more accurately reflect what the duo sounds like live. And it’s no wonder their new work sounds this way, as they’ve been on the road for most of 2010, taking weekends here and there to record. Guest artists Scott Southard on bass, Jimmy Gallagher on drums and Matt Cooper Borkenhagen on pedal steel and dobro, join Gwyneth and Monko on their self-titled album.

This record exists in part because of a month of creative exploration. In July, Gwyneth Moreland and Michael Monko spent time honing new songs in a home recording studio. Those sketches came to life in Old School Studio and are filled with new elements: Moreland on banjo, Monko on fiddle and guest artists adding drums and bass. These additions allow Gwyneth and Monko to explore a different dynamic while still keeping the old-timey and Americana influences, songwriting style, Moreland’s vocal style and Monko’s intricate instrumentation.

Gwyneth and Monko tour across the country in an RV that serves as a temporary home on the road. The phrase “less is more,” couldn’t be more apt for Gwyneth & Monko. “We travel in a camper van that has a sink, cook top, and refrigerator,” says Gwyneth. “We both love to travel and so we view touring as away to do all our favorite things: playing music and traveling.”

Gwyneth and Monko Tour Dates

1/15/11 In-Store Performance - Dig! Music, Ukiah, CA
1/22/11 CD Pre-Release Show - The Arcata Playhouse Theater, Arcata, CA
1/23/11 CD Pre-Release Show – The Caspar Inn, Caspar, CA
1/29/11 Rominger West Winery, Davis, CA
2/2/11 Six Rivers Brewery, McKinleyville, CA
2/3/11 Sam Bonds Garage, Eugene, OR
2/5/11 The Mandolin Café, Tacoma, WA
2/6/11 Laurel Thirst Public House, Portland, OR
2/10/11 Smiley's Schooner Saloon and Hotel, Bolinas, CA
2/26/11 Evangeline's, Colfax, CA

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Staff Infection: Oh, the Stories I Could Tell

Call me crazy, but I listen to the bands I work. I’ve been lucky enough to work with some amazing bands over the years, ones I still listen to this day. So we'll call this staff infection a little retrospective of my years in the music industry.

Gwyneth & Monko-“Get In the Sun” (free mp3)

Ben Kweller, “Penny on the Train Track” Exercise video, brilliant.

Enjoy Your Pumas- “Weight of the Circles”(free mp3)


John Shipe-“Love Belongs to Everyone” (free mp3)


Belle & Sebastian- “I Want the World to Stop”



Neil Nathan, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”

Each Monday a different Green Light Go staff member will let you in on what songs have infected their ears for the week, while giving you the opportunity to share in the experience yourself.


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GLG Fresh MP3 Friday

Best Black Friday Deal: FREE MP3's!

GLG to the rescue! We wanted to give all of you turkey stuffed early birds a treat, by introducing our newest band, The Morning Code, and reminding you of other great artists like Bridges & Powerlines.

The Morning Code explains, “We write music to try and achieve that perfect musical crescendo and climax that [we] also look for in the music [we] listen to."

Capturing some kind of hidden magic, front man, Ashwin Alexander has always remained the constant in their progressive rock sound and now years after his original debut as a solo artist, their latest EP, Tell Someone will be released March 01, 2011.

Also available for you, is Bridges & Powerlines - You were the first thing, because you just may have been first in line today to pick up that camcorder.

The Morning Code, From Tell Someone
Release Date: March 01, 2011
“Silver”
Genre: Rock/Alternative
Bio/hi-res photos
The Sleep-Ins-Silver State by greenlightgo

Although this Bridges & Powerlines song is from a previous track, they will be releasing their latest album, Eve, on January 25, 2011.

Bridges & Powerlines, From Bridges & Powerlines
Release Date: September 26, 2006
“You Were the First Thing”
Genre: Indie/Rock/Pop
For fans of: Wolf Parade, Frightened Rabbit, Guided By Voices
Bio/hi-res photos

"The song moved me emotionally, while being catchy enough to keep it on constant repeat. It’s rare to have the best of both worlds." --We All Want Someone To Shout For

Bridges & Powerlines- you were the first thing by greenlightgo

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GLG Fresh Mp3 Friday

NEW THIS WEEK:

If you're looking to take a trip into American history's scenic countryside, let
Gwyneth & Monko take you there.

"...a singer with a moving voice and an amazing musician in Michael Monko." --Kevin Gustafson, Blogcritics

David Gergen's "Love Blues" is also new for download today.

"His voice, though consistently deep and resonant evokes the spirits of Nick Cave, Nick Drake and Leonard Cohen." --Mad Mackerel

Both are releasing albums for the new year!
February 15, 2011: Gwyneth & Monko
January 18, 2011: David Gergen

Gwyneth & Monko, From Gwyneth & Monko
Release Date: February 15, 2011
“Get in the Sun”
Genre: Americana/Roots Music/Alternative
For fans of: Emmy Lou Harris, Patty Griffin, Jenny Lewis
Bio/hi-res photos

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David Gergen, From The Nearer It Was... The Farther It Became
Release Date: February 18, 2011
“Love Blues”
Genre: Alternative/Electroacoustic/Indie
For fans of: Nick Cave, Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen
Bio/hi-res photos

David Gergen- Love Blues by greenlightgo

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Gwyneth & Monko Release Full-Length Album on February 15th

Gwyneth and Monko are evolving. Their new record, Gwyneth & Monko, which was recorded at Old School Studio in Caspar, CA, will more accurately reflect what the duo sounds like live, which is somewhere between folky acoustic and indie rock. And it’s no wonder their new work sounds this way, as they’ve been on the road for most of 2010, taking weekends here and there to record. Guest artists Scott Southard on bass, Jimmy Gallagher on drums and Matt Cooper Borkenhagen on pedal steel and dobro, join Gwyneth and Monko on their self-titled album which will be released on February 15th, 2011.

This record exists in part because of a month of creative exploration. In July, Gwyneth Moreland and Michael Monko spent time honing new songs in a home recording studio. Those sketches came to life in Old School Studio and are filled with new elements: Moreland on banjo, Monko on fiddle and guest artists adding drums and bass. These additions allow Gwyneth and Monko to explore a different dynamic while still keeping the old-timey and Americana influences, songwriting style, Moreland’s vocal style and Monko’s intricate instrumentation.

In July, Gwyneth and Monko released their EP, Good Old Horse, which evokes a feeling of nostalgia rooted deep in classic country fundamentals. Their first release as a duo, it breathes gently with down-home roots and indie folk sensibilities. Lead singer Gwyneth Moreland and multi-instrumentalist Michael Monko create intimate, pure and heartfelt songs infused with sentimental lyrics. Click Here to Read More..

Gwyneth & Monko Give Live On-Air Performance On WDVX’s Blue Plate Special

Indie Folk duo, Gwyneth and Monko are on the menu at Knoxville’s WDVX. They will perform for a live audience as part of the radio station’s daily show Blue Plate Special on November 8th. Knoxville, TN is but one of many stops on Gwyneth and Monko’s tour of the US tour supporting their recently released EP, Good Old Horse. Featuring soulful vocals by Gwyneth with intricate instrumentation by Monko on both electric and acoustic guitars as well as mandolin, this energetic duo blends old timey folk sentiments with modern indie-folk sounds. Laura Meyer will join them. Listen to the show LIVE ONLINE!

The WDVX Blue Plate Special is a live performance each weekday at noon. Monday thru Friday at the Knoxville Visitors Center on the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive in Downtown Knoxville. Past guests include: BR-549, Marty Stuart, and Mary Gauthier, The WDVX Blue Plate Special is broadcast and webcast around the world. Can't make it down for a show? Listen live on-line. Click Here to Read More..

GLG Fresh Mp3 Friday

You need free mp3s, we have free mp3s. Feel free to post any of the approved songs below.
Need a cd or digital album of any of the releases, just ask!
Not posting mp3s anymore or just don’t need one more email in your inbox, let us know that too and we’ll surely take you off our weekly mp3 email if you prefer.

NEW THIS WEEK!

Brian Huber, From Imagination of Ourselves
Release Date: December 14, 2010
“Reverie”
Genre: Power pop/rock/pop
Hometown: DC
For fans of: Ben Folds, Travis and Pete Yorn
Bio/hi-res photos

The Lights Out, From One Day in the Desert LP
Release Date: January 01, 2011
“Primetime”
Genre: Rock
Hometown: Boston
For fans of: Queens of the Stone Age

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GLG Fresh Mp3 Friday

You need free mp3s, we have free mp3s. Feel free to post any of the approved songs below.
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Bridges & Powerlines, From Eve
Release Date: January 11, 2011
“Blue Sky”
Hometown: Brooklyn
Genre: Power pop
For fans of: Wolf Parade, Frightened Rabbit, Guided By Voices
Bio/hi-res photos

The Sleep-Ins, From Songs About Girls From Outer Space
Release Date: October 19, 2010
“Angelina”
Genre: indie rock
Hometown: Asheville, NC
For fans of: Pavement, Polvo, Pixies
Bio/hi-res photos

Brian Huber, From Imagination of Ourselves
Release Date: December 14, 2010
“Snuggies”
Genre: Power pop
Hometown: DC
For fans of: Travis, Fountains of Wayne, Ben Folds
Bio/hi-res photos

David Gergen, From The Nearer It Was... The Farther It Became
Release Date: January 18, 2011
“The Streets I’m Walkin’”
Genre: Americana
Hometown: Los Angeles
For fans of: Nick Cave, Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen
Bio/hi-res photos

My My My
“War Party”
Genre: Power pop
Hometown: Chicago
For fans of: Ra Ra Riot, The New Pornographers
Bio/hi-res photos

Seafarer, From Hiding Places
Release Date: January 18, 2011
“Noise Floor”
“The Archipelago”
Genre: Indie/Folk/Experimental
Hometown: Chicago
For fans of: Sonic Youth, Fugazi, Pavement
Bio/hi-res photos

Sara Radle, From Four Release Date: September 14, 2010
“Baxter Hill”
Genre: Powerpop
Hometown: Los Angeles
For fans of: Jenny Lewis, Regina Spektor, Dum Dum Girls
Bio/hi-res photos

And those you may have missed…

Bridges & Powerlines, From Eve
Release Date: January 11, 2011
“Mirabell”
Genre: Power pop
Hometown: Brooklyn
For fans of: Wolf Parade, Frightened Rabbit, Guided By Voices
Bio/hi-res photos

The Sleep-Ins, From Songs About Girls & Outer Space
Release Date: October 19, 2010
“Silver State”
Genre: indie rock
Hometown: Asheville, NC
For fans of: Pavement, Polvo, Pixies
Bio/hi-res photos

Sara Radle, From Four Release Date: September 14, 2010
“Song for Adam”
Genre: Powerpop
Hometown: Los Angeles
For fans of: Jenny Lewis, Regina Spektor, Dum Dum Girls
Bio/hi-res photos

Neil Nathan, From The Distance Calls Release Date: August 24, 2010
“California Run”
“Highways”
Genre: Powerpop
Hometown: New York
For fans of: Matthew Sweet, Cat Stevens, The Go, Marc Bolan
Bio/hi-res photos

Neutral Uke Hotel
“King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1” (Neutral Milk Hotel Cover)
Genre: Indie rock, Cover song
Hometown: Montclair, NJ/Boston
For fans of: Neutral Milk Hotel
Bio/hi-res photos

Gwyneth & Monko, From Good Old Horse
Release Date: July 20, 2010
“Good Old Horse”
“Lexington Ballad”
Hometown: Bay Area
Genre: Americana/Folk
For fans of: Jenny Lewis, Gillian Welch
Bio/hi-res photos

Leopold and His Fiction, From the upcoming album TBA
“Golden Friends”
Hometown: San Francisco
Genre: Garage folk
For fans of: The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, Heartless Bastards
Bio/hi-res photos

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GLG Fresh Mp3 Friday

Free mp3s from: Brian Huber, David Gergen, My My My, Alan Cohen Experience, Bridges and Powerlines, Echo Orbiter, Golden Bloom, Gwyneth and Monko, Leopold and His Fiction, Neil Nathan, Neutral Uke Hotel, Sara Radle and The Sleep-Ins.

Feel free to post any of the approved songs below on your blog or tweet to your friends. Not on our email list to receive these directly and want to be? Send an email over to info(at)glgpub.com

New This Week!
Brian Huber, From Imagination of Ourselves
Release Date: December 14, 2010
“Snuggies”
Genre: Power pop/Rock/Pop
For fans of: Ben Folds, Travis and Pete Yorn

David Gergen, From The Nearer it was…The Farther It Be Came
Release Date: January 18, 2011
“The Streets I’m Walkin’”
Genre: Electroacoustic/Alternative/Indie
For fans of: Nick Drake, Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen

My My MY, From War Party
Release Date: October 15, 2011
“War Party”
Genre: Rock/Acoustic/Soul
For fans of: Ra Ra Riot and The New Pornographers

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Gwyneth & Monko Announce Southeast Tour with Laura Meyer in November

From opposite sides of the continent, New York’s soulful folk rock poet Laura Meyer and the San Francisco Bay Area’s emerging indie-folk duo Gwyneth & Monko will be meeting up in the Southeast this November for a group of shows together.

At 26 years old, Laura Meyer has performed nearly 400 independent shows throughout the United States and Europe, including performances at the Telluride Bluegrass and Rocky Mountain Folks Festivals. While based in the Northeast, she is permanently on the road, connecting with audiences the old-fashioned way… live. This is where Meyer’s emotionally-driven performance thrives, igniting rooms and leaving listeners inspired, if not transformed.

With a voice that invokes Jenny Lewis’ solo work crossed with the intimate folk of Gillian Welch; Gwyneth & Monko evoke a feeling of nostalgia rooted deep in classic country fundamentals. Lyrics lace together fictional female characters, while the down-home style mirrors the musicians’ earnest lives stemming from their childhood into young adults and touring musicians. Featuring soulful vocals by Gwyneth with intricate instrumentation by Monko on both electric and acoustic guitars as well as mandolin, this energetic duo blends old timey folk sentiments with modern indie-folk sounds.

So far in 2010, road warriors Laura Meyer and Gwyneth & Monko have individually played over 90 shows, each with full upcoming fall tours spanning the entire United States.

Traveling the interstates, mountain passes and back roads of this vast country to share their music with the masses, it is no wonder that last spring they finally crossed paths and co-billed a show in the historically spiritual epicenter of Ojai, CA. The intimate show at The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Ojai spawned a friendship between the artists based on a common love of travel and music and a mutual respect for each other’s lives on the road. Seven months after that fateful meeting in the dry hills of California, Laura Meyer and Gwyneth & Monko will meet up again, only this time in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee.

Gwyneth & Monko/Laura Meyer Tour Dates
11/6/10 Acoustic Coffeehouse, Johnson City, TN
11/7/10 Karma, Greenville, SC
11/8/10 Mo Daddy's , Asheville, NC
11/9/10 WonderRoot in Atlanta, GA
11/10/10 Terrapin Brew in Athens, GA
11/11/10 Firestorm in Asheville, NC
11/12/10 Bottega, Wilmington, NC
11/13/10 Smokey Joe's, Charlotte, NC

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News Roundup from Magnet, DOA, FensePost, Indie Rock Cafe and more

Everything But Urban reviews Echo Orbiter's Euphonicmontage

"Echo Orbiter manage to pay homage to earlier indie and experimental acts while still retaining a truly unique sound."

La Blogotheque posts Neutral Uke Hotel's Take Away Show, a video shot in Toronto

Musical Shapes previews Gwyneth and Monko's Molly Malone's show

Delusions of Adequacy reviews Neil Nathan's The Distance Calls

"From his Josh Ritter-like chug on “California Run” to the guitar-heavy sludge of “Better Be Goin’” he, more often than not, recalls the aforementioned songwriter’s ambitious tendencies. But, if you add Nathan’s obvious love for 70s classic rock and his myriad of other influences, you end up with an album as surprisingly strong as The Distance Calls."

FensePost posts Neil Nathan's "California Run" video

Indie Rock Cafe posts Neil Nathan's "California Run"

Hear! Hear! reviews Leopold and His Fiction's "Golden Friends"

Ann Arbor.com previews The White Ravens' Savoy show

Magnet looks forward to The Alan Cohen Experience's Space & Time

WFNX's "Boston Accents" plays Neutral Uke Hotel's "King of Carrot Flowers Part 1" this week

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Gwyneth & Monko Continue Tour This Fall

Gwyneth & Monko will dish up more of their earnest, stripped-down folk when they continue their tour, this time zig-zagging through Montana, New Mexico, Iowa, and Illinois. The 15-date tour is in support of the group’s newly released EP, Good Old Horse, which was released July 20th. The duo has been touring the entire spring and summer, and are loving life on the road, so why not extend into the fall? The lovely band will hit both the West coast and the Midwest on this round. Keep an eye out for a show near you.

Gwyneth and Monko Tour Dates
9/16/10 Blue Moon, Seattle, WA
9/17/10 Top Hat, Missoula, MT
9/18/10 Stillwater Landing, Whitefish, MT
9/24/10 Westport Hotel, Westport, CA
9/25/10 Caspar Community Center, Caspar, CA
10/7/10 The Adobe Bar, Taos, NM
10/8/10 Riverbend Hot Springs, Truth or Consequences, NM
10/9/10 High Desert Brewing Co., Las Cruces, NM
10/16/10 Nyland, Lafayette, CO
10/22/10 Forrest Hills Concert Series, Wichita, KS
10/28/10 Monk's Kaffee Pub, Dubuque, IA
10/29/10 Mojo's, Davenport, IA
11/4/10 Beatniks Café, Marion, IN
11/5/10 The Black Feather Café, Berea, KY Click Here to Read More..

News Roundup from FensePost, WXPN, Metro Times and more

FensePost reviews Neil Nathan's The Distance Calls

"The Distance Calls is an album that could very well be thrown into a mix along the lines of any given Fairweather release, and would be able to hold its ground with no struggle whatsoever. The guy has a talent and an acoustic swagger that is undeniably real."

Detroit Metro Times previews Neutral Uke Hotel's Ann Arbor show

WXPN's All About the Music posts Neil Nathan's "California Run" as a My Morning Download

NeuFutur Magazine announces The White Ravens' East Coast tour

Oh Wheezers posts The Motion Sick's "30 Lives" video

California Music Channel plays Neil Nathan's "California Run" video

Cinncinatti City Beat previews Neutral Uke Hotel's Southgate House show

Musical Shapes previews Gwyneth & Monko's Molly Malone's show

 

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NPR's Frannie Kelley Gives GLG Insight to Women in Music, Including Gwyneth Moreland and Sara Radle

In March, NPR Music started a "project" called Hey Ladies – Being a Woman Musician Today, that began from a conversation surrounding booking a showcase at SXSW. This idea blossomed into a beautifully massive and uplifting online database of female musicians. NPR Music now has this incredible collection of information for journalists, and fans of all types of music, that we can all benefit from.

GLG's Gwyneth Moreland of Gwyneth & Monko and Sara Radle were just two one of about 700 women, including Grace Potter, Exene Cervenka (of X) and Patty Larkin who responded positively and honestly to Hey Ladies.

NPR's Frannie Kelley talked to GLG about how the idea for this substantial adventure came to their attention. "As we were booking for the events NPR Music produced at SX this past year, which we do as a group," said Kelley, "all of us kept questioning the diversity of our lineups and looking to book more bands that employ women."

Kelley initially sent out seven questions to hundreds of female musicians. "We honestly had no idea what we would get when we started," said Kelley. "We tried to write the questions to be as open as possible, to leave room for the musicians to tell stories about whatever their most pressing concerns and biggest triumphs were." NPR asked ladies (such as Gwyneth & Monko's Gwyneth Moreland) a variety of queries ranging from "Describe your gear," "What type of music do you play?" and the hefty, "Do you think being a woman and a musician is different from being a man and a musician? If so, how? Was there a moment that made a difference clear to you?" That was the question that really got to how these women felt, and even though they all play different kinds of music, many had the same difficult feelings to admit.

Moreland responded proudly to the questionnaire: "It is a tricky subject, because I am cautious not to sound as though I am complaining....Even though there are so many professional female musicians, it is still such a male dominated industry. I feel as though sometimes it is more of a challenge for me to gain respect for my craft, than some other male musicians I know. It also seems like some folks find it easier to approach me after a show, as opposed to male band mates, to give me 'advice' or 'constructive criticism.' I have even been told by a fan that he would have really enjoyed the show better if I had danced a little. I told him 'I am a musician, not a dancer.' My male band mates got a real kick out of this! I also feel that I get a lot of positive attention because I am a woman...some of which I enjoy, and some of which is a little overwhelming."

From one genre to another, from different cities, instruments and backgrounds, NPR found a few overall conclusions that a great deal of the participating women voiced, very similar to how Moreland feels, "...The musicians say they feel pressure to outperform men just to be accepted as equals...," said Kelley. "But one of the most interesting was the power that seeing a woman perform on stage for the first time has on influencing musicians to start playing... Again and again, women said they didn't think they couldn't be a musician before they saw a woman play – they just didn't consider the possibility until then. I think that moment is so simple but transformative."

Hey Ladies also asked the women "Do you see differences between generations of women musicians?" Radle, had an inspiring answer to the changing eras of music. "The main thing I think about is the fact that women starting out today won't have to deal with as many struggles to be taken as seriously as their male counterparts," she said. "That's an awesome thing to realize."

NPR Music now has an amazing catalog of information on female musicians that can work as a database or encyclopedia for any fan or journalist to find out more about a specific singer or drummer, and how it can be discouraging, yet more so, how empowering it can be as a woman in music. "I was most surprised," offers Kelley, "and touched by how much thought and time the musicians gave to the form." And we are all thankful for that. Click Here to Read More..

News Roundup From NPR, AOL Spinner, Sick of the Radio, Delusions of Adequacy and more

NPR's "Hey Ladies" questionnaire features Gwyneth Moreland of Gwyneth & Monko

Buzz Bands LA reviews Sara Radle's Four

"Her solo career, three releases strong before she moved to L.A. from her native Texas in 2005, displays an affection for folk-flavored power-pop and girl-group stylings with orchestral sweep, and, as a diarist/storyteller, Radle falls somewhere in between Jenny Lewis and Juliana Hatfield."

Beehive Candy give their take on Neil Nathan, Sara Radle, Alan Cohen Experience, Leopold and His Fiction, and The White Ravens

AOL Spinner features Gwyneth & Monko's EP, Good Old Horse

Sick of the Radio features Echo Orbiter's exclusive promo video for their cover of R. Stevie Moore's "I Hope That You Remember"

The Boston Phoenix includes Neutral Uke Hotel's "King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1" on their "On The Download" feature

Delusions of Adequacy reviews Gwyneth & Monko's Good Old Horse EP.
"Though each song displays an entirely unique and still, very traditional story at the helm, the sounds are easily identifiable with Moreland's peculiarly gifted vocals and Monko's bare-bones arrangements."

Icelandic blog Rjominn posts Neutral Uke Hotel's "King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1 mp3

The Philly Fun Guide recommends The White Ravens upcoming Raven Lounge Show

Yes! Indie puts Echo Orbiter on their Radioactive Playlist and profiles the band

Stomp and Stammer report on Neutral Uke Hotel's upcoming tour

Near Say previews Neil Nathan's Highline Ballroom show

Broadway World reports The White Ravens' nomination for a Toronto Independent Music Award

Ashbee's Fragments posts Echo Orbiter's "I Hope That You Remember" video

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News Roundup from Magnet, Medleyville, Largehearted Boy and More

KEPX Blog posts an mp3 of "Sparks" by The White Ravens.

Bill's Music Forum posted mp3s from Sara Radle, The White Ravens, Neutral Uke Hotel, Leopold and His Fiction, Alan Cohen Experience, Gwyneth & Monko, Echo Orbiter, and Neil Nathan.

Magnet's MP3 at 3PM features Alan Cohen Experience's "Arrows of Time."
"...Cohen was inspired to write blithe, sing-along pop music while reading about heavy scientific themes explored in the book such as gravity, magnetism and black holes. 'Arrows Of Time' is a breezy summer jam about Hawking’s concept of the same name."

Neil Nathan performs live, in the Heritage Radio Network studio for their show Main Course.



San Diego: Dialed In features mp3s by Sara Radle, Neutral Uke Hotel, Leopold and His Fiction, Alan Cohen Experience, Gwyneth & Monko, Echo Orbiter, and Neil Nathan.

Medleyville features Gwyneth & Monko's Good Old Horse EP as a Quick Spin.
"The folky pair's charming five-song EP (due July 20) is sensitive and sparse, with the youthful-sounding Gwyneth Moreland leading the way as both singer and songwriter."

Metro Times' Music Blahg features The White Ravens. "Their songs come on like Ben Folds and Billy Joel taking turns sitting in with They Might Be Giants, and that’s not irony! See, Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto plays drums on the Diamond sessions and They Might Be Giants are whispering about taking the local pair for support on tour."

The Boston Phoenix posts Neutral Uke Hotel's "King of Carrot Flowers, Part 1."

Tergiversations of a Traveling Mind posts the video for "Sparks" by The White Ravens.

Largehearted Boy posts an mp3 of Sara Radle's "Song For Adam."

Leopold and His Fiction's Beerland show is listed on Ultra 8201.

Indy Concerts previews The True Jacqueline's show at The Vollrath.
"Their sound reminds me a lot of the rock beat of fellow East Coasters Vampire Weekend."

Tympanogram reviews Leopold and His Fiction's "Golden Friends," calling it "...Haunting and scratchy, and sounds as if it was conjured up in the backrooms of old Western saloons over whiskey and cigarettes."

FYI Music News reports that The White Ravens are nominated for a Toronto Indie Award in the Best International, Best USA & Best Out-Of-Province category.

The AV Club, Austin previews Leopold and His Fiction's Beerland show, "...Recent track 'Golden Friends' muddies leftover '60s mysticism with the usual Motor City muck."

Mass Live.com called The True Jacqueline's Sierra Grille show "fantastic."

Animal Foodchain posts the video for Echo Orbiter's "This Worm in Rigor Mortis."

Compiled by Kelly Bennett
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Gwyneth & Monko Kick Off Late Summer Tour Out West

Northern California duo, Gwyneth & Monko, will bring their earnest, stripped-down blend of folk, Americana and blues when they begin the late summer leg of their 17 city Western tour through California, Oregon and Washington to celebrate the release of their first EP, Good Old Horse, due out July 20th.

Gwyneth Moreland has a voice that invokes Jenny Lewis’ solo work crossed with the intimate folk of Gillian Welch. Michael Monko accompanies her lyrical stories with trickling mandolin, steady acoustic guitar and folk accents. Together they play pure, earnest folk that would be at home in the South, even though they both call Northern California home.



Audiences can expect the same sparse instrumentation and vocals found on Good Old Horse in Gwyneth and Monko’s live show. The duo tours in an RV that serves as a temporary home on the road. The phrase “less is more,” couldn’t be more apt for Gwyneth & Monko. “We travel in a camper van that has a sink, cook top, and refrigerator,” says Gwyneth. “We both love to travel and so we view touring as away to do all our favorite things: playing music and traveling.”

Gwyneth & Monko Tour Dates
7/24/10 CD Release Show, The Cozmic Cafe & Pub, Placerville, CA
8/1/10 CD Release Show, The Rock-It Room, San Francisco, CA
8/11/10 The Rock N' Soul Café, Boulder, CO
8/13/10 The Downtown Bar, Pueblo, CO
8/14/10 Eske's Brew Pub, Taos, NM
8/15/10 Cowgirl BBQ, Santa Fe, NM
8/20/10 Dakota Lounge, Santa Monica, CA
8/21/10 Wynola Pizza Express, Julian, CA
8/23/10 The Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena, CA
8/24/10 Linnaea’s Café, San Luis Obispo, CA
8/24/10 San Luis Obispo, CA
8/25/10 The Pour House, Paso Robles, CA
8/26/10 The Pour House, Paso Robles, CA
8/28/10 Mendo Folk House, Mendocino, CA
8/30/10 Amnesia, San Francisco, CA
9/2/10 The Axe & Fiddle, Cottage Grove, OR
9/5/10 Sirens Pub, Port Townsend, WA
9/8/10 The Green Frog Acoustic Tavern, Bellingham, WA
9/9/10 The Mandolin Café, Tacoma, WA Click Here to Read More..

Favorite Friday with Gwyneth & Monko: Tom Waits

Good ole humble American music, gotta love it. Gwyneth & Monko are pure as sweet tea on their upcoming EP Good Old Horse. The band is also starting work on their full-length album, hoping for an early 2011 release. The couple has been working on new songs at their home studio and are clearly breathing in the airs of Gillian Welch and The Carpenters. Personally, I couldn’t think of two more perfect things in this weather. Gwyneth & Monko are the busiest of bees as they tour throughout the summer and into the fall. Don’t forget: Good Old Horse comes out Tuesday, July 20.

Gwyneth & Monko’s Top 10 Albums of the Week

1. Gillian Welch, Hell Among The Yearlings
2. Gillian Welch, (Time) The Revelator



3. Neil Young, Zuma
4. Crooked Jades, Shining Darkness
5. The Carpenters, The Singles: 1969-1973
6. Hank Williams, 20 of Hank Williams’ Greatest Hits
7. Buddy & Julie Miller, Written In Chalk
8. The Raconteurs, Consolers of the Lonely
9. Eilen Jewell, Boundary County
10. Tom Waits, Orphans

“As a side note, we are loving Gwyneth's new Martin acoustic guitar - pictured here in Gwyneth's lap - doesn't hurt that Tom Waits (yes, THAT Tom Waits) was peering over her shoulder during the purchase last weekend."

Gwyneth & Monko Summer Tour Dates
Saturday, July 10 - Noe Valley Farmer's Market, San Francisco, CA
Sunday, August 1 - Official CD Release Show, The Rock-It Room, San Francisco, CA
Wednesday, Aug 11 - The Rock N' Soul Cafe, Boulder, CO
Friday August 13 - The Downtown Bar, Pueblo, CO
Saturday, August 14 - Eske's Brew Pub, Taos, NM
Sunday, August 15 - Cowgirl BBQ, Santa Fe, NM
Saturday, August 21 - Wynola Pizza Express (Red Barn), Julian, CA
Monday, August 23 - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, Lake Altadena, CA
Tuesday, August 24 - "Songwriters at Play" Weekly Songwriter Showcase
Steynberg Gallery, San Luis Obispo, CA
Wednesday, August 25 - The Pour House, Paso Robles, CA
Thursday, August 26 - The Pour House, Paso Robles, CA
Saturday, August 28 - Mendo Folk House, Mendocino, CA

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Each Friday, hence the name Favorite Friday - one GLG band/artist will send us a list and comments about their "favorites" of the week. It could be a list of albums they are listening to in the van, books they are reading, guilty pleasure TV, and so on. We hope these various "favorites" will give you unique glimpse into the lives of our bands. Click Here to Read More..

News Roundup from Indie Rock Cafe, The KEPX Blog, The Record Dept. and more

My Rare Guitars offers an exclusive video of Neutral Uke Hotel's live in-store performance at Eastwood Guitars.

Avi Wisnia's new releaseSomething New is announced on Indie Rock Cafe and The KEPX Blog

Bill's Music Forum reviews Sara Radle's Four. "Her intensely personal lyrics and the trademark sweetness in her voice invite the listener into her world, which is supported by a soundtrack of indie pop and rock."

The Bay Bridged includes Gwyneth and Monko's "Good Old Horse" on Monthly Mix Podcast.

The Record Dept. reviews Golden Friends, saying, "With this latest release, "Leopold and His Fiction have really upped the ante and set out to reinvent all the best things about rock n’ roll."

Surviving the Golden Age reviews Avi Wisnia's Something New. "On songs like “New Year” and “I Wish That I Could Stop Writing Songs About You”, Wisnia writes heart-string tugging songs about love that really stand out."

The KEPX Blog lists The True Jacqueline's Nice Bird on Out This Week.

The Anorexic Food Critic previews Avi Wisnia's July 11th show at Club Passim.

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Staff Infection: NPR Style

A few things occurred to me as I put together my staff infection this week. First off, I was most definitely in an NPR mood over the past week, with soulful songwriters ringing in a resounding theme. Coincidentally all four of the groups I chose are what I am officially coining "and bands". Those bands which are joined by an "and" to make their sound complete. Three that made my list were Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love Ray LaMontagne so inspiration hit me right over the head when Paste Magazine posted the upcoming single off his album due out in August. And although Gwyneth & Monko are more country Americana than southern soul,  had to add them quite simply because they fulfill my theme of and bands and are most definitely an NPR band. 

Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs, "Beg Steal and Borrow" from God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise  (Courtesy of Paste Magazine) Release Date 8/17/10

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "First Flash of Freedom" from the album Mojo available now.(Courtesy of Tom Petty.com)

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, "I Found Out the Hard Way" from the album, I Found Out the Hard Way Available Now (Courtesy of KEXP)

Gwyneth & Monko, "Lexington Ballad" from the album Good Old Horse  (Courtesy of Green Light Go Publicity) Release Date 7/20/10

Every week a different Green Light Go staff member will write about what bands have infected their ears for the week and give you an opportunity to hear it for yourself.

This week: Janelle Rogers, Green Light Go Owner/Music Publicist Extraordinaire Click Here to Read More..