WHEN:
Thursday, September 21st, 2023
Doors at 3:30 PM CDT
Show at 4:00 PM CDT

WHERE:
Compass Studio Sound
916 19th Ave. S
Nashville, TN 37212

HOW TO ATTEND THE SHOW:
The show will be FREE and open to all attendees of AMERICANAFEST. Must have a valid AMERICANAFEST Festival Pass to attend. Purchase AMERCANAFEST Festival Passes here.

BLACKWING SHOWCASE LINEUP:
WILLY TEA TAYLOR
Willy Tea Taylor is a father, brother, and son. His remarkable ability to write subjects in a simple yet profound way makes his songs a great place to lose yourself. Much of that comes from his upbringing surrounded by rolling hills and horses in a small town in California known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World”. Willy Tea Taylor’s new album “The Great Western Hangover” is releasing on Oct. 27th via Blackwing Music.

JOHNNY IRION
Troubadour Rocker, Johnny Irion has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting artists across the folk-rock spectrum. There’s something kind of timeless in the way he wrings out the sweetest melodies and deeper passions of both ‘60s Californian rock and Guthrie-era folk, and something so timely about the way he does it. Listen to Johnny Irion’s latest album “Working My Way Down” released via Blackwing Music.

LAURA CANTRELL
Nashville born, New York-based singer-songwriter, archivist, and disc jockey, Laura Cantrell is an expressive, modern performer deeply rooted in traditional country music.Well-known as a recording artist with a devoted following in the US and UK, and as the host of “Dark Horse Radio,” a program devoted to George Harrison on SiriusXM’s The Beatles Channel.

CHATHAM RABBITS
Chatham Rabbits exemplify North Carolina’s tradition of producing artists who embrace the state’s many cultural resources and diverse musical traditions. In their marriage and in their music, Chatham Rabbits’ Austin and Sarah McCombie also blend their own histories into a shared musical experience.

About Blackwing Music
Blackwing Music was created to shine a spotlight on independent musicians with something to say. We do this through live performances and record production. To date, Blackwing has helped release several acclaimed original albums and produced live performances from artists who we think deserve your attention. In addition, the Blackwing Foundation supports life-changing music and arts programs in public schools.

About the Americana Music Association
The Americana Music Association® works closely with those in the industry, whether artists, labels, radio stations, retailers, print media, festivals, agents, publishers, etc. to help organize and build the infrastructure necessary for the genre to achieve success both creatively and financially. AMERICANAFEST and the AMA celebrates the melting pot of Americana’s influences including roots, folk, country, blues, and soul-based music. Each year, AMERICANAFEST brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars, fans, and industry professionals for multiple days of music and education.

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FOLK-ROCKER JOHNNY IRION TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM DRIVING FRIEND

Album to be released on the Blackwing Music label May 18^th.

Stockton, CA: Folk-rocker Johnny Irion’s new solo record Driving Friend is set to release on May 18, 2018. The album was backed by Blackwing, the artisan pencil makers with a diverse musical heritage. It was produced by Tim Bluhm of The Mother Hips and features performances by members of Dawes, Wilco, and other renowned musicians.

Best known for his folk explorations with his wife Sarah Lee Guthrie and his rock venture with US ELEVATOR, Irion has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting artists across the folk-rock spectrum. Will Hermes of Rolling Stone Magazine praised his ability to write “songs that are hand crafted as lovingly as the jeans on the back of After the Gold Rush.” AllMusic offered further admiration, delighting in “how tuneful [his songs] are, how easy to catch onto, even on first listen.”

While he spent the past decade spent on collaborations and side projects, Driving Friend represents a reconnection with Irion’s musical roots. “It’s almost like starting over,” Johnny says. The album was recorded on an original 24-track Studer tape machine, and the analog behemoth is the central force around which the album revolves. “The thing about firing up the Studer,” Johnny muses, “is once it’s going, you might as well give it all you got… It’s a beast of a tape machine.” The result is an album filled with an almost tangible warmth to go with its undeniable heart.

Irion has teamed up with Blackwing to release Driving Friend. The album will be released on the Blackwing Music label and distributed to their unique network of lifestyle stores around the world. “The people who use our pencils are the same people who appreciate the sound of a vinyl record and the craftsmanship of a songwriter like Johnny,” said Grant Christensen, leader of the team at Blackwing. “We can’t wait to introduce our fans and stores to Johnny’s music.”

Driving Friend will be available 05/18/18.

About Blackwing Music: Blackwing Music was created to shine a spotlight on musicians who deserve attention through live performances, storytelling and album releases. A portion of every Blackwing Music album sold benefits the Blackwing Foundation to help fund and develop music and arts education in public schools.

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STOCKTON, Calif. – The Blackwing 602, an iconic pencil that crafted Bugs Bunny and was buried with animator Shamus Culhane, has inspired a new limited edition pencil series called Volumes.

A limited number of custom designed Blackwing pencils will be released quarterly beginning with the first edition on June 10th. Each pencil will feature a model number and design intended to honor and celebrate cultural icons and events. Design details will be announced upon the release of each edition via Blackwing’s email list.

Annual subscriptions to the Volumes program can be purchased for $99 at Blackwing602.com beginning today.

Subscribers will receive 12 limited edition pencils in a custom gift box, along with an additional collector’s pencil, sealed and labeled for archiving. For each subscription purchased, $5 will be donated to the Blackwing Foundation and their efforts to improve child development through music and arts education.

“Ultimately, we thought this would be a fun way to put creative tools in the hands of more people while promoting the benefits of music and arts education in schools,” said Grant Christensen, Managing Director of Palomino. “We’ve collaborated with a great partner for the first release and we can’t wait to show it off in a few weeks.”

A limited number of sets will be available at select retailers after all subscriptions have been fulfilled. These stand-alone sets will not include the sealed collector’s pencil. For more information on the Blackwing Volumes program, visit www.Blackwing602.com.

About Blackwing: Introduced in the 1930s by Eberhard Faber and revived in 2010 by Palomino, Blackwing pencils are a high-end line of California Incense-cedar pencils that feature premium Japanese graphite cores, a luxurious finish and distinct design. Blackwing pencils have been used by some of the most famous artists and writers of all time. A portion of all sales benefit child development through music and arts education in schools. Blackwing products are sold online at Pencils.com and at specialty stores worldwide.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: For more information or to speak to someone about Blackwing pencils, please contact Nancy Trent or Pam Wadler at (212) 966-0024.

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