Check It & Turn It Up 9/6

Songs to add to your playlist by Cam Scott, Matt Hillyer, Steven Lee Olsen, & more!

Shows To Catch This Week 9/5-9/11

Monday September 5

Chris Young - Racine, Wisconsin (Festival Hall Racine Civic Center)

Tuesday September 6

Willie Nelson - Mount Pleasant, Michigan (Soaring Eagle Casino Amphitheatre)

Wednesday September 7

Cody Jinks - Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Varsity Theater)

Josh Abbott Band - Portland, Oregon (Dante's)

Thursday September 8

Casey Donahew Band - Lincoln, Nebraska (Bourbon Theatre)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Springfield, Illinois (Boondocks)

Jon Pardi - Charlottesville, Virginia (Jefferson Theater)

Josh Abbott Band - Spokane, Washington (Knitting Factory Concert House)

Miranda Lambert - Orange Beach, Alabama (The Wharf Amphitheater)

Randy Rogers Band - Lawrence, Kansas (Granada)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Tuolumne, California (Willow Creek Lounge)

William Clark Green - Lawrence, Kansas (Granada)

Friday September 9

Charlie Daniels Band - Northfield, Ohio (Hard Rock Rocksino)

Chris Stapleton - Louisville, Kentucky (Waterfront Park)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Spillway Bar & Grill)

Cody Johnson - Baton Rouge, Louisiana (The Texas Club)

Dierks Bentley - Mountain View, California (Shorline Amphitheatre)

Dwight Yoakam - Verona, New York (Turning Stone Resort)

Eli Young Band - Chicago, Illinois (Joe's On Weed Street)

Frank Foster - Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Druid City Music Hall)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Houston, Texas (Warehouse Live Ballroom)

Josh Abbott Band - Boise, Idaho (Knitting Factory Concert House)

Miranda Lambert - Tampa, Florida (MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre)

Randy Rogers Band - Springfield, Illinois (Boondocks)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redding, California (Old City Hall)

Reckless Kelly - Fort Worth, Texas (Billy Bob's Texas)

Sturgill Simpson - New Orleans, Louisiana (Saenger Theatre New Orleans)

William Clark Green - Springfield, Illinois (Boondocks)

Saturday September 10

American Aquarium - Fayetteville, Arkansas (George's Majestic)

Brandon Rhyder - Harker Heights, Texas (Harker Heights Food, Wine, & Brew Fest)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Lexington, Kentucky (Austin City Saloon)

Cody Jinks - Atlanta, Georgia (Buckhead Theatre)

Dierks Bentley - Irvine, California (Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre)

Dwight Yoakam - Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania (Penn's Peak)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Lawton, Oklahoma (CW Scooters)

Kevin Fowler - Brenham, Texas (Washington County Fair)

Miranda Lambert - West Palm Beach, Florida (Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre)

Randy Rogers Band - Rosemont, Illinois (The Stadium at the Ballpark)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Chico, California (The End of Normal)

Reckless Kelly - Spring, Texas (Beyond the Pines Music Festival)

Sturgill Simpson - Memphis, Tennessee (The Orpheum Theatre)

William Clark Green - Rosemont, Illinois (The Stadium at the Ballpark)

Sunday September 11

Cody Canada & The Departed - Akron, Ohio (Musica)

Dierks Bentley - Chula Vista, California (Sleep Train Amphitheatre)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Berkeley, California (Freight & Salvage Coffee House)

Sturgill Simpson - Birmingham, Alamaba (Alabama Theatre)

Check It Out & Turn It Up 8/30

This week we're bringing you songs from Matt Mason, Chuck Wicks, J. Adam Broome, Post Monroe, & more!

Shows To Catch This Week 8/29-9/4

Monday August 29

Charlie Worsham - Nashville, Tennessee (The Basement East)

Tuesday August 30

Jason Eady - Conroe, Texas (Doesy Doe Music Cafe)

Wednesday August 31

Randy Rogers Band - Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Varsity Theater)

Thursday September 1

Chris Stapleton - Portsmouth, Virginia (Portsmouth Pavilion)
Pat Green - Du Quoin, Illinois (Du Quoin State Fair)
Randy Rogers Band - Clinton, Arkansas (Champion Chuckwagon Races)

Friday September 2

Chase Bryant - Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Texas Club)
Chris Stapleton - Allentown, Pennsylvania (Allentown Fairgrounds)
Jamey Johnson - Du Quoin, Illinois (Du Quoin State Fair)
Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Kearney, Nebraska (JDs)
Pat Green - Iowa City, Iowa (First Avenue Club)
Reckless Kelly - Lincoln, Nebraska (Bourbon Theatre)
Sam Riggs - Omaha, Nebraska (Whiskey Tango)
Willie Nelson - Asbury Park, New Jersey (Stone Pony Summer Stage)

Saturday September 3

Brandon Rhyder - Naples, Texas (The Melon Patch)
Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Pittsburgh, Kansas (Little Balkans Days Festival)
Jason Eady - Godley, Texas (Del Norte Taco)
Pat Green - Kansas City, Missouri (Tumbleweed Festival)
Reckless Kelly - Huron, South Dakota (South Dakota State Fair)
Willie Nelson - New Haven, Connecticut (College Street Music Hall)

Sunday September 4

Chris Janson - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Henry Maier Festival Park)
Jason Eady - Fort Worth, Texas (Live Oak Music Hall)
Reckless Kelly - Neillsville, Wisconsin (Silver Dome Ballroom)
Willie Nelson - Salamanca, New York (Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino)

Issues of Mainstream Country Explained by Kevin Fowler & Zane Williams with 'Sellout Song'

It's no secret that standards for what's considered country music these days have drastically dropped.  Hell even artists that used to produce quality music have taken to the new trend of releasing their very own sellout songs.  That's right I'm looking at you Luke & Jason.

Kevin Fowler & Zane Williams certainly aren't the first to call out "artists" who have chosen to take the path of sell out.  Aaron Watson has "Hey Y'all - My Contribution To Ruining Country Music"  Wade Reeves had "Haggard and Jones" Eric Church has "Lotta Boot Left To Fill"  The list goes on & on.  

Hopefully one of these days mainstream country will go back to meaningful lyrics, rap & techno will permanently exit any track meant to be country, & grown ass men will stop wearing glittery skinny jeans.  However, until that day comes at least we have Kevin & Zane willing to show "country artists" these days just how ridiculous they look & sound.

Check It Out & Turn It Up 8/23

This week we're bringing you songs to add to your playlist from Chase Bryant, Mike McClure Band, Noe Palmer, and Micky & The Motorcars.

Shows To Catch This Week 8/22-8/28

Monday August 22

American Aquarium - Jacksonville, Florida (Jack Rabbits)

Charlie Worsham - Nashville, Tennessee (The Basement East)

Tuesday August 23

American Aquarium - Orlando, Florida (Will's Pub)

Wednesday August 24

American Aquarium - Tallahassee, Florida (5th & Thomas)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Seattle, Washington (Tractor Tavern)

Thursday August 25

American Aquarium - Atlanta, Georgia (City Winery)

Bart Crow - Lawrence, Kansas (Granada)

Chris Stapleton - Mount Pleasant, Michigan (Soaring Eagle Casino Amphitheatre)

Chris Young - Washington, Pennsylvania (CONSOL Energy Park)

Clint Black - Toledo, Ohio (Hollywood Casino Toledo)

Keith Urban - Syracuse, New York (Lakeview Amphitheater)

Miranda Lambert - Columbia, Maryland (Merryiweather Post Pavilion)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Portland, Oregon (Mississippi Studios)

Friday August 26

American Aquarium - Waverly, Alabama (Standard Deluxe)

Brandon Rhyder - Conroe, Texas (Dosey Doe Music Cafe)

Eric Paslay - Denver, Colorado (Grizzly Rose)

Hank Williams Jr - Noblesville, Indiana (Klipsch Music Center)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Dallas, Texas (Gas Monkey)

Keith Urban - Camden, New Jersey (BB&T Pavilion)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Bainbridge Island, Washington (Treehouse Cafe)

The Damn Quails - Lindale, Texas (Love & War)

William Clark Green - Dallas, Texas (Granada Theater)

Saturday August 27

American Aquarium - Little Rock, Arkansas (White Water Tavern)

Brandon Rhyder - Georgetown, Texas (Dale's Essenhaus)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Artesia, New Mexico (Red Dirt Black Gold Festival)

Hank Williams Jr - Cincinnati, Ohio (Riverbend Music Center)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Lubbock, Texas (Charley B's)

Jason Eady - Artesia, New Mexico (Red Dirt Black Gold Festival)

Keith Urban - Bristow, Virginia (Jiffy Lube Live)

Pat Green - Austin, Texas (Nutty Brown Cafe)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Bainbridge Island, Washington (Treehouse Cafe)

Stoney LaRue - Fort Worth, Texas (Billy Bob's Texas)

Turnpike Troubadours - Waco, Texas (Margarita Salsa)

William Clark Green - Stephenville, Texas (City Limits)

Sunday August 28

American Aquarium - Saint Louis, Missouri (Off Broadway)

Charles Esten - Huntington, New York (The Paramount)

Chris Young - Louisville, Kentucky (Freedom Hall)