Monthly Archives: September 2012

Ryan Adams Checks In From the Studio

Posted: September 19, 2012

Ryan Adams recently checked into the Gretsch Post from his PAX AM studios in Hollywood, having just released a 15-disc live box set this summer.

Live After Deaf chronicles the 15-date tour through Europe in June of 2011 that marked Adam’s return to live performance. Sandwiched between the completion of his acclaimed Ashes & Fire and its October 2011 release, the shows were the first of a solo acoustic tour featuring Adams performing to arguably the best reviews of his career.

Visit PAX AM’s official website to learn more about Life After Deaf at the label’s official website.

Tags: Ashes & Fire, Life After Deaf, PAX AM, Ryan Adams
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thenewno2 Premiers New Video for ‘Wide Awake’

Posted: September 19, 2012

Having released thefearofmissingout earlier this year, thenewno2 has dropped an intimate music video for “Wide Awake.”

The band worked with photographer Steven Sebring, who won best cinematography at Sundance for his film about Patti Smith titled Dream of Life.

Sebring filmed thenewno2 playing the song live, interspersing shots of the individual artists with their gear.

Watch “Wide Awake” below and visit thenewno2′s official website for more information.

Tags: Dhani Harrison, Music Video, thefearofmissingout, thenewno2, Wide Awake
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Brett Dennen Performs New Song

Posted: September 18, 2012

Northern California folk-pop singer/songwriter Brett Dennen performs new song “You And I” on a Gretsch Roots Collection G9121 Tenor Cutaway Ukulele.

Tags: Brett Dennen, Gretsch Roots Collection, live music, uke, You And I
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Hanni El Khatib Stops By KEXP Studios

Posted: September 17, 2012

Hanni El Khatib stopped by Seattle’s KEXP studios earlier this summer to perform a few songs from his debut full-length album, 2011′s Will the Guns Come Out.

Watch the Los Angeles-based artist perform “Dead Wrong” in the clip below.

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Richard Hawley Up for a Barclaycard Mercury Prize

Posted: September 13, 2012

Gretsch artist and Sheffield, England native Richard Hawley has made the shortlist for the Barclaycard Mercury Album of the Year with Standing at the Sky’s Edge. The former member of Britpop band Pulp is considered a frontrunner to win the prestigious award.

The 12 finalists were announced on Wednesday by BBC TV and radio presenter Lauren Laverne at London’s The Hospital Club.

Watch below as Hawley talks about each track on the album.