Magnolia Roads Presents American Roots Hoedown IV in East Nashville
For the fourth year, American Roots Hoedown returns to Nashville featuring artists across the Americana genres. Magnolia Roads is once again proud to present a dozen artists bringing some of the best in bluegrass, country, folk, funk, and rock’n’roll. The 5 Spot in East Nashville will be your home Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.
A portion of the proceeds from American Roots Hoedown IV will be donated to the Ben Eyestone Fund at Music Health Alliance. The event will include a silent auction to raise funds for the non-profit advocacy group; the Alliance provides for members of the music community. Founders Brewing Co. is sponsoring the event, and their brews will be available on draft and in cans both nights. GHS Strings is also sponsoring the event. CommUNITY Canvas Project will be hosting a live art project for attendees who will be invited to paint, doodle, or play on a big blank canvas.
Arkansas Dave (Austin, TX) 8:45-9:30 pm April 27
Arkansas Dave will be debuting “Diamonds” video, song from his self-titled album, in conjunction with SXSW in March 2019. He’ll be releasing a new EP “Recorded Live at Music in the Park, Montreux Jazz Festival” this summer, followed by a brand new single in the fall.
Bonnie Blue (Jacksonville, FL) 10:45-11:35 pm April 27
Between tours and shows, Bonnie Blue is back in the studio recording their second album for release summer 2019. Bonnie Blue features GHS Strings endorsed artist, Willis Gore on guitar and vocals.
Bryan Haraway (Las Vegas, NV) 6:00-6:20 April 27
Haraway’s debut solo album will be released May 17, 2019.
Chris Wilson (Indianapolis, IN) 9:50-10:30 pm April 26
Chris Wilson and The Heresy have been touring in support of their latest EP “Downfall”. Chris also started a new concert series in Indianapolis at The Listening Room at Liberty Street hosting singer/songwriters (several of who will be performing at the American Roots Hoedown IV) in an intimate, engaging environment.
Don Gallardo (Nashville, TN) 10:45-11:35 pm April 26
Don Gallardo spent 2 weeks in Mexico this winter playing the Tropic of Cancer music festival curated by the band Cordovas. Since returning to the US, he has been in the studio recording an new EP with his band. He has added Lilly Winwood to help with vocals giving the songs a new direction with male/female vocal harmonies. Gallardo plans the EP summer 2019 prior to his UK and Germany tour.
Funkyjenn & The Fringe Benefits (Los Angeles, CA) 11:50-12:40 pm April 26
Funkyjenn in pre-production for 2019 release. She will be in studio later in the year with new 10-song album “Pagan Creek”.
Jason Daniels Band (Jackson, MS) 6:55-7:30 pm April 27
Jason Daniels Band is wrapping up recording “Downloads from the Universe” to be released fall 2019. The album is being recorded to tape at the historic Malaco Studios in Jackson, MS.
Jeff Mix & The Songhearts (Las Vegas, NV) 7:45-8:30 pm April 27
Jeff Mix & The Songhearts released a cover of “Wolfman of Del Rio” on New Years Day 2019 to honor one of Texas’s true songwriting treasures, Terry Allen.
Lady Couch (Nashville, TN) 11:55pm-1:15 am April 27
Lady Couch is currently preparing to record their debut album which will be released in the future.
Mike Younger (Nashville, TN) 6:25-6:45 pm April 27
Younger has been back in the recording studio finishing a project originally recorded in 2001 with Levon Helm, David Hood, Spooner Oldham and Jim Dickinson. Release date TBD.
Rich Mahan Band (Nashville, TN) 9:45-10:30 pm April 27
Rich Mahan has completed the follow up to ‘Blame Bobby Bare,’ his 2013 Top 40 Americana album. ‘Hot Chicken Wisdom’ will be released this spring.
The Truehearts (Nashville, TN) 9:00-9:35 pm April 26
The Truehearts will be releasing a new album, “Songs for Spike”, on June 21.
American Roots Hoedown IV Night One:
9:00- 9:35 The Truehearts
9:50-10:30 Chris Wilson & The Heresy
10:45-11:35 Don Gallardo & How Far West
11:50-12:40 Funkyjenn & The Fringe Benefits
American Roots Hoedown IV Night Two:
6:00- 6:20 Bryan Haraway
6:25- 6:45 Mike Younger
6:55- 7:30 Jason Daniels Band
7:45- 8:30 Jeff Mix & The Songhearts
8:45- 9:30 Arkansas Dave
9:45-10:30 Rich Mahan Band
10:45-11:35 Bonnie Blue
11:50 Silent Auction winners announcement
11:55- 1:15 Lady Couch
American Roots Hoedown IV
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