Happy Pearl Jam day! Will be working the concert at the University of Montana Washington Grizzly Stadium all day, so should be interesting. We have news today, along with five new singles and music videos, so let’s get going.
FLATHEAD LAKE BLUES FESTIVAL RETURNS TO POLSON
Last year we attended the Flathead Lake Blues Festival and presented the LA Music Critic Award for Best Blues Band to Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method. This year we’re unable to attend, but didn’t want you to miss out on all the fun.
Here are the details: The campground next to the venue at the Regatta Shoreline Amphitheater opens Wednesday night, August 15, and is FREE for the entire weekend. The venue gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 17, and the music begins at 6 p.m. The venue gates reopen for Saturday’s performance at 2 p.m. with music beginning at 4 p.m. The host for the weekend is Steve Pickel from Anderson Radio Broadcasting. Friday’s show is the Montana Musician Review, featuring one of last year’s performers, Jameson and the Sordid Seed, as well as John Kelly and the Atomic Blues Band, Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats, Big Daddy and the Blue Notes, with the Flathead All Star Band, and the CD Woodbury Trio. The night ends with a Grand Jam involving all of the day’s artists. Saturday is the Pacific Northwest All Stars and will feature 19 of the finest blues musicians from five states, including seven competitors of the International Blues Challenge.
RACHEL SAGE WANTS YOU FOR HER NEXT MUSIC VIDEO
Last week we were privileged to review the latest album from indie artist Rachel Sage. Here’s her personal request to be a part of the music video for her new single, “Spark.”
I’m so excited to share my upcoming project with you, & I’d be honored to have as many of you involved as possible. I want YOU to be in my next music video for my song “Spark”!
“Spark” is about passion in all its many forms — love, creativity, friendship etc. so I’d be thrilled to include footage of you doing something you’re passionate about or even a video of you with the people you love! Example ideas could include: dancing, singing, rollerskating, painting, taking a walk by beautiful scenery, or just jamming out. Here’s what you need to do:
- Grab your phone (PLEASE SHOOT HORIZONTALLY), DSLR camera, or GoPro
- Shoot a 30-60 second clip
- Submit your clip using THIS FORM
You can stream (or if you’d rather, download) the track, & read the lyrics below to get inspired.
ALL ENTRIES will receive a special prize package for participating, and those whose videos are selected will be credited at the end of the video & featured on my socials (so be sure to include your social links when submitting).
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
Clip Length: 30-60 seconds
Max File Size: 300 MB
File Format: .mov, .avi, or .mp4
please shoot in HD if possibleDEADLINE: 11:59 PM EDT AUGUST 27, 2018
So go ahead and show me your “Spark”! I hope you will join me for this project, & I can’t wait to see what y’all come up with xoxo!!
Ready to send us your footage?
Fill out this release form to give us your info & upload your file.
We prefer to receive your file via Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box.Questions? Problems uploading? Contact us!
NEW SINGLES
Our first single this week, “Where You Are,” is a sweet upbeat song from Christine Parker, which should get your new week off to a great start. We simply love her sweet voice and the sentiments of the song. Enjoy!
Next up is an artist who has graced our blog on numerous occasions. Here is the latest single from Kanisha K, who reminds us that “Talk is Cheap.” We love the banjo and the country pop feel of this song.
Our third single comes from Texas-born and current Los Angeles based artist Kim Kline. We are so glad to see her back in action, and truly dig her song, “Stand Tall.” We think she’ll make a believer of you as well.
Our fourth single this week is from County Line Runner, and we think you’ll love it if you’re a Tom Petty fan. Check out “Hard to Find,” and let us know what you think.
Our final single this week has a retro sound that we like. Here’s “Daddy’s Girl (PR)” from Catey Shaw.
NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
Our first music video this week is from an artist we introduced last week. We think Honey River has all the makings of a major star, and their debut single, “Peace, Love,” could be the breakout they are looking for. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Next up is PSA from No Small Children, who let us know about the problems in our schools with their song, “I’m So Concerned.” Each of the members of the band is a school teacher, and this song is very personal to them. We love the message and support the band in their efforts to improve our educational system.
Last week we reviewed their album, and now we get to share their first music video for “Tools of War.” Here is Fellow Robot, with a warning of their own.
Our fourth video this week comes from Night on the first anniversary of the disaster in Charlottesville. It is a powerful protest song, and so timely. Please let us know what you think.
Our final video this week is from Project BWQ. It is a stirring video for their single “Phosphene,” and we think it will help set the tone for your week. Enjoy and we’ll see you soon with another edition of Get it or Forget it.