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New music from Dala and Larry Stephenson

April 05, 2012

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Folk Pop Duo Dala Release

5th Album May 29
"Best Day" - Title Track Available as iTunes single March 27th
"…Ear for pop hooks, but writes songs that sound warm and comfortable," NPR

Dala, the two-piece award winning duo of Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine, are releasing their fifth studio record, Best Day, on May 29th. With lush intertwining harmonies, the duo underscores the folk-pop album’s "life is short" message with accompaniment from piano, guitar, ukulele and minimal drums. The title track of the album will be available as a single exclusively on iTunes March 27th with an accompanying video to follow.
CLICK TO WATCH "BEST DAY" MUSIC VIDEO

Throughout their career the duo have toured tirelessly, building their following the old-fashioned way, turning first time listeners into instant, die-hard fans, winning 5 Canadian Folk Music Awards and a Juno nomination. Dala has played all over North America and for the highest profile music festivals, among them New Orleans Jazz Fest, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Denver’s Swallow Hill, the Lowell Summer Concert Series, Strawberry Music Fest, Sisters Folk Festival the and 50th Anniversary of the Newport Folk Festival in 2009 – where Dala were the only Canadian act invited to play. Last summer Dala hosted a PBS special primetime concert entitled “Girls From The North Country” which aired all over North America with multiple plays in Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston Portland, Austin, Cleveland, Charlotte and more.

SEE DALA TOUR DATES HERE

Larry Stephenson Announces What Really Matters out May 29th,

Compass Records debut album with IBMA Award-winner

“One of the finest singers in bluegrass” —Country Standard Time

Larry Stephenson delivers one of the finest albums of his career on his Compass Records debut What Really Matters. The album comes on the heels of the Larry Stephenson Band’s win for Recorded Event of the Year at the 2010 International Bluegrass Music Awards for his bluegrass star-studded previous effort, 20th Anniversary, Stephenson again teaming up with co-producer Ben Surratt. Armed with 12 outstanding tracks and surrounded by a road-tested band that includes Kenny Ingram (banjo), Kevin Richardson (guitar) and Danny Stewart (bass), Stephenson’s distinctive vocals are showcased to great effect. Standout tracks include the title track and a spirited reworking of “Philadelphia Lawyer” featuring Sam Bush on fiddle and harmony vocals. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.

Larry Stephenson has been a mainstay of the bluegrass circuit since he launched his solo career 20 years ago. He is considered by many to be one of the premiere torchbearers for the traditional bluegrass sound created by first generation legends Jimmy Martin, Mac Wiseman, Jim & Jesse and The Osborne Brothers. Stephenson has received many awards and accolades form the bluegrass community including multiple IBMA award and five Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America. SEE LARRY STEPHENSON TOUR DATES HERE.

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In stores today! Special Consensus presents Scratch Gravel Road

March 28, 2012

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Flinner Trio releases Winter Harvest

February 13, 2012

This week’s free MP3 is the opening track "Raji’s Romp" from Matt Flinner Trio’s new release Winter Harvest.

Download the track here.

Winter Harvest is now available for purchase on Compass Records, iTunes, Amazon and at your local music retailers.

Compass Records Congratulates Our Bluegrass and Roots Music Artists

February 06, 2012

Compass Records would like to congratulate our bluegrass artists and bands for their collective SPBGMA award nominations, presence in bluegrass radio airplay and upcoming new album releases.

SPBGMA Award Nominations include:

Dale Ann Bradley –

Bluegrass Album of the Year - Somewhere South of Crazy

Female Vocalist of the Year (Contemporary)

Gibson Brothers –

2012 Winner: Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year

2012 Winner: Bluegrass Album of the Year – Help My Brother

2012 Winner: Song of the Year - “Help MyBrother”

Song of the Year - “Walkin’ West To Memphis”

Greg Cahill (Special Consensus) – Banjo Performer of the Year

David Thomas (Special Consensus) - Bassfiddle Performer of the Year

Louisa Branscomb – Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year