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Americana Highways Praises The Rose Petals’ New Video

Americana Highways presents this video premiere of The Rose Petals’ song “Welcome to the Big Top” from their new album Americana Grenadine.  The album was recorded and mixed by Dan Destiny at Mystic Trip in Los Angeles, and mastered by Rachel Field at Resonant Mastering in Seattle.

The video was directed by Hamilton Boyce with title illustrations by Amy Huber.

“Welcome to the Big Top” is Peter Donovan on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Zach Jones on bass, keys, and backing vocals; Curran McDowell on drums and percussion; Elijah Ocean on lead vocals, lead guitar, and harmonica with additional keyboards by Dan Destiny.

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PopMatters Premieres Single from the Rose Petals

American Grenadine is the debut album from Los Angeles’ the Rose Petals. Out on 23 April, the LP has been over a dozen years in the making. Songwriting duo Peter Donovan (All the Real Girls) and Elijah Ocean had been acquainted since 2008 but only after Donovan made a cross-country tour visiting the graves of US presidents in 2016 did the pair finally realize their dream of working together. With songs about 11 presidents, the album is often reminiscent of the sweet jangle rock of R.E.M. and the Gin Blossoms.

The new single, “Welcome the the Big Top,” is about Warren G. Harding, who occupied the White House from 1921 to 1923, becoming a widely popular figure in his brief tenure. After his death, a series of scandals came to light, which damaged his standing in Americans’ eyes. In addition to extramarital affairs and violating prohibition, there was the teapot Dome, which ultimately saw his Interior Secretary going to jail after taking bribes.

The Rose Petals create a mini-history lesson for listeners amid the track’s three minutes and change.

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The Boot Premieres New Track From Forthcoming Ross Cooper Album

Country artist and former professional cowboy Ross Cooper is premiering his song “Old Crow Whiskey and a Cornbread Moon” exclusively for readers of The Boot.

“Old Crow Whiskey and a Cornbread Moon” is a smooth, classic country ballad that explores blue-collar America and gratitude. “In short, “Old Crow Whiskey and a Cornbread Moon” is about being appreciative for what you have,” Cooper tells The Boot. “About being thankful even when things may not be going your way. Celebrating what you do have instead of worrying about what you don’t, and realizing that it doesn’t take much to be happy.”

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For Folk’s Sake Interviews Sir Canyon

Sir Canyon’s Noah Lamberth is an innovator. Yet, whenever he’s successfully blending genres, influences, and ideas, into his next psychedelic country fête, he makes it look oh-so-easy. The masterful singer-songwriter wasn’t always intent on producing the newfound windswept sound that he has on his latest project, but we here at For Folk’s Sake sure are glad that he did. We sat down with Lamberth for a quick Q&A regarding Sir Canyon and a little more about himself in the process…

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The Bluegrass Situation Premieres New Jamie McLean Single

In Their Words: “‘Yesterday’s Champagne’ is a nod to that morning-after feeling when the bubbles in the sexy bottle from last night have fizzled away and you’re left feeling flat. It’s obviously about more than just a bottle of champagne, and it’s easily applied to relationships and love. I thought it was interesting to watch that moment when what feels like such a special and perfect ‘true love’ in the early stages of a relationship moves to something that doesn’t ‘work on you anymore.’” — Jamie McLean

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