Altco Music Teams Up With Tonya Watts, The God Damn Gallows and Shelli Coe

Tonya Watts and Stevie Tombstone, team up for a new single

Altco Recordings is proud to welcome Tonya Watts to our ranks as she teams up with Stevie Tombstone to work on a new single,video and perhaps more. The Americana songstress is also well known as Playboy cover model and actress besides being a quickly rising star on the Alternative Country scene. Tombstone has been working to produce a series of singles for Altco showcasing new and seasoned talent that have his fingerprint and trademark on "legitimate tunes that don't bend to corporate ears". "Tonya has a one of a kind voice, point of view and her lyrics are about as honest as you can get"

Great Bands At Farmageddon Fest This Week

If you live out west and need something cool to do, damn this looks like a good time. Cold beers, great music and the mountains, what is not to enjoy. Get out to this show!

Farmageddon Fest

Farmageddon Festival July 20th to 22nd - West Yellowstone, MT

Stevie Tombstone - Lucky - From New Album, Greenwood

Stevie Tombstone will be releasing his new album shortly and damn if this new song, doesn't feel just about perfect for a movie soundtrack. There is a deep resonance and an old soul feel to his songs that can only come through living them. Stevie Tombstone's music in our minds is the perfect soundtrack for that solo journey down the back roads when thinkin' on the next move in the chess game of life.

Dig into more about Stevie Tombstone 

Stevie Tombstone's new album "Greenwood" will be out later this summer

"Americana singer songwriter Stevie Tombstone will be touring once again down the East Coast and performing scattered dates around the Northeast prior to the late August release of his upcoming cd entitled “Greenwood” by L.A. based indie label Cloverdale Music. He recently finished up 3 music videos that are quickly gaining momentum.

Tombstone will be spreading his honestly haunting approach to roots music thru the month of July. This is his second release in less than a year, as a follow up to his last EP Slow Drunken Waltz which hit the streets last October via Farmageddon Records. His previous solo offerings fared well on radio and his 04 release 7:30 a.m spent quite a while on the Americana charts including a brief #1 slot for several weeks on XM satellite radio. After a chance meeting with Roy Acuff, Stevie (then, a young man) was certain he would always be a musician. Born in rural Georgia, Stevie learned the ropes playing country, gospel, and blues. Rebelling against his roots, he immersed himself in the world of rock and the underground music scene of the 80s in Atlanta but never lost the twang of his childhood. Almost three decades later, he has become an accomplished performer and songwriter.

Stevie’s band mates, over the years, have been a veritable who’s who of underground and nationally recognized players, featuring members of Circus of Power, Wilco, the Georgia Satellites, and Jason & The Scorchers. Priding himself in his ability to cross genres, he has also had the honor of sharing the bill with the likes of Leon Russell, the Stray Cats, Greg Allman, Willie Nelson, Drive By Truckers, Johnny Bush & the Ramones, just to name a few. After living in Austin off and on for almost 10 years, Stevie relocated to Atlanta, the Ozarks, and most recently, Upstate New York."

2012 Spring /Summer dates-for interviews ,photos or additional info tombstoneonline@gmail.com or visit www.stevietombstone.net

May 25th The Barn Pawlet VT May 26th Night Train Lounge Sayre PA
June 2nd Limbo Bar Gloversville N.Y.
June 13th McCormacks Whisky Bar Richmond VA
June 14th Buckshots Salisbury N,C,
June 15th Buffingtons Milledgeville GA
June 16th Trackside Tavern Atlanta GA.
June 17th Motorheads McDonough GA
June 18th The Handlebar Greenville SC
June 20th Deep South Bar Raleigh NC
June 21st Bellytimber Richmond VA
June 22nd Calabrese's Barbershop Keyport N.J,
June 23rd The Night Train LoungeSayre PA
July 1st Red Rooster Pub Skaneateles N.Y.
July 5th McMahon’s Irish Pub Warrenton VA
July 6th Molly's Irish Pub Warrenton VA
July 7th Roosterfish Brewpub Watkins Glen N.Y.
July 27th The Barn Pawlet VT
July 28th Redhouse Cafe Syracuse N.Y Greenwood Pre release Party

News And Updates From Banjo Buck Thrailkill

Our good buddy Buck Thrailkill recently posted up his newsletter and after reading it, we realized just how much cool stuff he has going on and wanted to get it out to the masses. If you haven't heard much of Buck's banjo pickin', you are in for some amazing songs this year. With feature releases coming up with us and Farmageddon this year, Buck will be hitting stages across the country and showing how a banjo should be played.

Link to Buck Thrailkill on Facebook

Banjo Buck Thrailkill

"Hi Everyone, I hope you all had an AWESOME February... 

The NEWS just keeps coming for you so here we go...

There will be a lot of new recordings coming out this spring and fall with all of the groups I am involved with. There is also bunches and bunches of new merch, t-shirts, mugs, and more coming in. Almost have the song list finished for the SOLO Album. I have one more piece to finish writing, which will also be on the new album with Ronnie Hymes and Frank Ehlinger this summer from Rusty Knuckles Record Label. I also had the honor be being asked to record a track for upcoming artist Larry Frick for his new album. Check his band out. They are awesome.... And a true honor is going to be to record with my dear friend Erik Smallwood this year. His latest album 'You Love' just came out in January so please go check his incredible sound out with Neil Ray and many other guest artist.

Still want to make this year big on getting my ReverbNation page and Facebook Pages out and I will need your help getting as many email addresses as I can here, as well as the Venue's and other Band's ReverbNation pages. So help get the word out for the News Letters, Seasonal Letters, Gig Updates for Special shows, and so folks have an easy way to access me to send ideas for music, merch, or whatever. You can also contact my good friend Sheila Barker at Ready to Roll Street Team on Reverb or Facebook for information as well.

Working in 'Ronnie Hymes and Carolina Freight', with Ronnie Hymes and Frank Ehlinger, we finished and released a brand new demo CD called '5 Tracks' back in January. You can go to our ReverbNation page to have a listen or on the Reverb Store and purchase the song and/or ringtone for any of the tracks you like. We just finished up recording our New Album coming our summer via The Rusty Knuckles Record Label with almost all new original tunes written by us and a few friends. We also have some great GIG dates coming in March and April around the Carolina's. 

Ronnie Hymes & Carolina Freight, Rusty Knuckles © 2012

Coming up:

Thu Mar 1 2012 - Hellbound Glory

The Black Cat Lounge-Fayetteville, NC

Sat Mar 10 2012 - Ronnie Hymes & Carolina Freight

Puckett’s Farm Equipment- Charlotte, NC

Sat Mar 24 2012 -  D.B. Bryant Band

Buckshot’s-Salisbury, NC

Fri Mar 30 2012 -  Billy Don Burns

The Black Cat Lounge-Fayetteville, NC

Sat Apr 7 2012 - Polecat Fisher & The Rank Strangers

Main Street Pub & Deli-Marion, NC

Fri Apr 20 2012 - Ronnie Hymes & Carolina Freight

The Twisted Spoke-Pendleton, SC

Be sure to check the show dates on my ReverbNation page as well as RH&CF's ReverbNation Page. There is also new merch from the Freight as well so check us out...

Working in 'JB Beverley and The Wayward Drifters', with JB Beverley and Frank Ehlinger, we have a brand new CD in the recording works right now of all originals that will be available from Farmageddon Records by the spring/summer as well as some really awesome GIG dates coming up. Farmageddon Music Fest 2012 in Montana is coing up this year for the first annual. Already have an incredible line up. Also the 3rd Annual Muddy Roots Music Fest in Tennessee in September. BIG NEWS HERE. Dr. Ralph Stanley will be preforming at MRMF 2012. One of my all-time banjo hero's!!! 

Thank you very much for taking the time to read this mail and please fell free to send to your friends and ask them to check out some or all the projects for 2012.

Have a BANJOWONDERFUL Day...... Buck sends..."

Farmageddon Fest - July 20th to 22nd - West Yellowstone, Montana

The 1st Annual Farmageddon Records Music Festival July 20-22, 2012 on Hebgen Lake, 10 Miles NW of West Yellowstone, Montana!

 Farmageddon Records Music Festival is a three day outdoor festival that will celebrate contemporary American roots music by showcasing the emerging and established artists of Farmageddon Records -an ambitious new Montana-based record label featuring an eclectic roster of edgy, roots fare from around the country. A few friends of "The Farm" and several very special guest headliners will also appear at this highly anticipated event.

The Festival will be located in a private setting among the foothills surrounding Hebgen Lake on the property behind The Longhorn Saloon, just a short drive away from the town of West Yellowstone, the Western entrance to Yellowstone National Park, promising attendees a remote and scenic backdrop for the performances of some of the best talent in underground and national American roots music on a single stage. The Longhorn Saloon will be the official headquarters for Farm-Fest, located a stones throw away from the lake. All of the event details will be be sent to you via email once you purchase your festival pass. Festival passes willl be limited to 1000 or less this year! Currently we can only guarantee parking and camping to the first 500 people who purhase a ticket. We are working on securing the use of more land next to the property for additional parking and camping. Please visit our website for all of the festival details! If you are planning on bringing a camper or RV, there are very limited tickets availlable for those who need more space. Campers will be permitted to set-up their campsite a day early if they choose to do so, there will be a pre-party and live music the night before the festival starts. If you wish to come any earlier than July 19th you can contact us at farmageddonrecords@yahoo.com

There will be multiple options for food available on the festival grounds,  including vegetarian fare. If you are a vendor you will need to contact us asap about securing your retail location as we are limiting availability to 10 spaces this year. You can email us for details, first come first serve! 

Get your tickets now!

 

Farmageddon Fest in West Yellowstone, Montana on July 20th - 22nd

Artists scheduled to perform:
Shooter Jennings, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, The Goddamn Gallows, Ando Ehlers, Angie & The Carwrecks, Black Eyed Vermillion, The Calamity Cubes, Carolina Still, Carrie Nation and The Speakeasy, The Cheatin' Hearts, Cletus Got Shot, The Deadnecks, Dogbite Harris, Soda Gardocki, Filthy Still, Graham Lindsey, Hard Money Saints, Highlonesome, Husky Burnette, James Hunnicutt, Jayke Orvis & The Broken Band, J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters, McDougall, Owen Mays, The Perreze Farm, Phillip Roebuck, Saint Christopher, Ronnie Hymes & The Carolina Freight, Sean K. Preston, Shivering Denizens, The Harmed Brothers, Izzy Cox, Slackeye Slim, Stevie Tombstone, Tales From Ghost Town, Tom VandenAvond, The Ugly Valley Boys, Whiskey Dick, and many more to be announced, including more guest headlining acts!

Farmageddon Fest featuring Ronnie Hymes and Carolina Still

Q. When can I arrive to set-up my campsite? Am I guaranteed a campsite and parking spot? A. Attendee's will be allowed to set-up their campsite the day before the festival begins, starting at noon Thursday July 19th! The first 500 festival ticket holders are guaranteed a parking space for one vehicle and a campsite.

Q. If I buy an RV Camper pass do the people camping with me need to purchase passes also? A. Yes, they will need to purchase general admission passes, there is only one required RV Camper pass needed per RV campsite.

Q. Will there be a designated camping area? A. Yes, when you arrive at the festival you will be pointed in the right direction of where you can set-up your campsite if you purchased one of the first 500 tickets.

Q. What is parking like? A. Parking availabilty will depend on how many people attend the festival, there will be several parking options to suit your needs and everyone will get a spot, prime spots on the festival grounds are available for the first 500 ticket holders.

Q. Is this an all ages festival? A. Yes, persons 17 and under will need to be under adult supervision.

Q. Does my 5 year old child need a ticket? A. Children 7 and under get in free.

Q. Is there an airport in West Yellowstone Montana? A. Yes, it's a small airport but flight do come in and out daily. Your best bet would be to look into airports within 150 miles of West Yellowstone Montana for the cheapest flights.

Q. When I arrive at the festival will I need to register? A. Yes, there will be a registration office inside of the Longhorn Saloon, you will need to provide valid ID and your festival pass in exchange for your personalized festival bracelet and a parking slip. We will be carding everyone who attends the festival.

Q. Will sundries be available? A. There will be a tent that will be selling everything from asprin and batteries to rain ponchos, tents and sleeping bags.

Q. What is the handicap access like? A. There will be handicapped access for those who need it, we request that you contact us in advance so we can make appropriate arangements for you.

Q. If I lose my bracelet can I get back in? A. Once your bracelet is snapped on, you are responsible for keeping it on, if you lose it you will have to buy another.

Q. Will there be security at the festival? A. There will be an event staff on hand supervising all aspects of the event from start to finish.

Q. Can I be ejected from the event for bad behavior? A. Yes, if you are beligerant, violent, abusive or disrespectful you will be asked to leave the festival grounds immedietly.

Q. Is it all seating or standing room only? A. You are welcome to bring camping chairs, please respect others if you do.

Q. Will there be a place to shower? A. Yes, we will have a warm water showering facility set-up.

Q. Can I get a refund or exchange? A. There will be no refunds on festival passes. The festival will take place rain or shine.

Q. Are all of the artists guranteed to perform at the festival? A. There are almost 45 live acts performing, and sometimes things prohibit a band or artist from making it to the festival to perform, transportation problems, personal problems, etc. Everyone that is advertised to perform is likely to be there, unless one of the above reasons is applicable.

Q. What items are allowed/not allowed? A. Firearms, weapons, illegal alcohol, drugs, glass bottles, pets.

Q. Do you offer any discounts? A. None at this time.

Nobody Likes A Thief - Elvis Proctor Got Busted

Thanks to the quick eye of Owen Mays and the folks over at Farmageddon Records, an indie record label was caught red handed bootleggin' music. Yes, you heard right, an indie label called Pint of Happiness, owned by Elvis Proctor. We understand the controversy, from being right there at the beginning when Lars from Metallica was lambasted by many fans over his fight with Napster to present day when its hard as hell to get folks to even pay a dollar for a full album. Its one thing to share music with your friends and maybe burn a mix cd of music you want folks to listen to. But to be caught grabbin' so much music from indie bands and labels that are struggling to survive, yet own a small indie label, absolute horseshit in our book. Eye for an eye is our belief and now you have the masses gunnin' for ya as you have been caught and spread through to the facebook masses. No mercy and no sympathy for Pint of Happiness Records.