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Me/And/Dad, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings’ first album with his father, Terry Barber, is out now on Rounder Records. The product of a longtime dream, the record features new versions of fourteen bluegrass and country classics that the two have been playing together since Strings was a young child. 

Highlights include stops at such historic venues as Nashville, TN’s Ryman Auditorium (March 4, 2023), New York City’s Beacon Theatre (March 18, 2023), and San Francisco, CA’s The Fillmore (April 26), as well as a special two-night stand at the world- famous Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA (April 27-28, 2023).

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings was featured on “CBS Sunday Morning” yesterday speaking with correspondent Conor Knighton. The piece adds to yet another landmark year for Strings, who will release Me/And/Dad, the first album he’s recorded with his dad, Terry Barber. Watch the new video profile now!

In advance of the release, the pair’s new versions of bluegrass traditional “Long Journey Home” and George Jones’ “Life To Go” are debuting now. Watch the official video for “Long Journey Home,” directed by Roger Pistole and Scott Mele. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

What did our critic think of ROGER WATERS' THIS IS NOT A DRILL at Nationwide Arena? A little mini drama took place at the will call window moments before Roger Waters was scheduled to take the stage for his 'This is not a drill' concert on Aug. 10 at Nationwide Arena (200 West Nationwide Boulevard in downtown Columbus). A mother and son were trying to straighten out a ticket purchase and she repeatedly asked her son, 'Do you really want to see this? Do you really want to see this?'

Singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Bella White has released her new single “The Way I Oughta Go.” Produced by Jonathan Wilson and featuring Buck Meek on guitar, the song exemplifies her ability to put her own stamp on traditional country and bluegrass tones, all the while showcasing her captivating and stunning voice.

Acclaimed Los Angeles-based rockers Dawes have shared “Ghost In The Machine,” available now via Rounder Records at all DSPs and streaming services. An official performance video – directed by Caitlin Gerard at Hollywood, CA’s historic EastWest Studios – premieres. Watch the new performance video now!

“Radio Silence” was written by Day and Alex Casnoff (Jonathan Wilson, Harriet), and features backing vocals from fellow LA musician Miya Folick. Lyrics for the song - prescient in their ability to match our current political reality months after they were penned

Dawes and Bahamas have announced a special co-headline tour. “An Evening with Dawes and Bahamas” will see them performing together for two unique live sets, with Dawes backing Bahamas and Bahamas joining Dawes for a collaborative performance. The tour begins  September 7 at Knoxville, TN’s Bijou Theatre and then travels the US through the month.

Acclaimed Los Angeles-based rockers Dawes have shared “Comes In Waves,” available now via Rounder Records at all DSPs and streaming services. An official performance video – directed by Caitlin Gerard at Hollywood, CA’s historic EastWest Studios – premieres today as well via YouTube. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings performed three sold-out shows at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium this past weekend with special surprise guests Bryan Sutton (Friday), Bob Weir (Saturday and Sunday) and Les Claypool, Marty Stuart and Ronnie McCoury (Sunday).

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings performed his song, “Hide and Seek,” during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Strings has also recently started his world tour The tour further celebrates the release of Strings’ widely acclaimed new album, Renewal, out now. Check out the upcoming tour dates now!

Comedian Patton Oswalt and musician Father John Misty have just been announced at Massey Hall.

The performance adds to yet another unstoppable year for Strings, who is nominated in two categories at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Bluegrass Album (Renewal) and Best American Roots Performance (“Love and Regret”) and won Best New Headliner/Artist Development Story at the 33rd Annual Pollstar Awards.

The release adds to yet another landmark year for Strings, who is nominated in two categories at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Bluegrass Album (Renewal) and Best American Roots Performance (“Love and Regret”). Watch the new music video now!

Strings has newly confirmed shows at Las Vegas’ Brooklyn Bowl, San Diego’s Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, Houston’s 713 Music Hall, Austin’s Moody Amphitheater, Dallas’ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, St. Augustine’s St. Augustine Amphitheatre (three nights) and Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (three nights).

Penelope Isles—the project of UK-born and bred siblings, co-songwriters and co-vocalists Lily and Jack Wolter—released their sophomore album Which Way To Happy a few weeks ago, and today they announce their U.S. tour in support of the record. Plus, watch the new music video for 'Have You Heard!'

Billy Strings will continue his extensive headline tour next year with newly confirmed shows at Port Chester’s The Capitol Theatre (four nights), Augusta’s Bell Auditorium (two nights), Knoxville’s Civic Auditorium (two nights), Madison’s The Sylvee (three nights), and Cleveland’s KeyBank State Theatre, among many others.

Studio 180 Theatre is following the first half of its 2021/22 Season with the announcement of what’s to come in the new year: four Studio 180 IN DEVELOPMENT presentations of works-in-progress from early to later stages of development, all reflecting themes of memory, generational divides and how we see ourselves, our identities and our history.

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and musician Billy Strings returned to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last night to perform his new song, “Red Daisy.” The track is from Strings’ acclaimed new album, Renewal, which was released last month.