AMERICANAFEST WEEK IS HERE
Greetings Mmgt friends and family,
We are so inspired by the incredible work and art created by our clients. We have so much news, we don't know where to start! But perhaps the glow of Americanafest is upon us. This month's message is dedicated almost entirely to that event + amazing new music released by Margo Cilker, Della Mae and Phoebe Hunt. (And, ahem, a Kyshona magazine cover!)
In this email, you'll find our list of Americanafest events day-by-day and also artist-by-artist below. Gee, AMA sure is growing - just as Nashville is - which can make it feel hard to navigate. But don't let it get you down! If you're coming to town, don't hesitate to reach out to any of us locals for tips. If you're not attending, we hope you still enjoy learning more about what our clients are up to at the links below. Thank you again for your support.
Mmgt @ AMERICANAFEST 2023
Are we all ready for AMA week?! Let's GOOOOO!
Here's where to find us:
Tuesday 9/19
5:00pm The Underdog “Change the Conversation” Round - Phoebe Hunt
7:00pm City Winery "Songwriters Round" Official Showcase - Phoebe Hunt
8:25pm Dee’s Lounge “Old Fashioned String Band Throwdown by WMOT” - Della Mae
10:00pm Jane’s Hideaway “Writer’s Kitchen In The Round” - Phoebe Hunt
Wednesday 9/20
6:30pm Americana Awards Show - The McCrary Sisters
10:00pm The Basement East, Official Showcase - Della Mae
Thursday 9/21
2:00pm Panel "Touring The UK" - Kyshona
3:00pm Country Music Hall of Fame "Hank at the Hall" - Della Mae
8:15pm Dee's Lounge, Writer's Round - Phoebe Hunt
10:00pm City Winery Lounge, Official Showcase - Liv Greene
Friday 9/22
2:00pm Panel "Accessing the Social Change Marketplace: A Primer for Artists & Allies" - Kyshona
5-7pm Dee's Lounge, Wild Ponies Happy Hour - Kyshona
Saturday 9/23
8:30pm Eastside Bowl, Official Showcase - McCrary Sisters
KYSHONA
Exciting news— Kyshona is officially on board for Cayamo in March! THANK YOU for voting for her in the Sixthman Soundcheck finals. Also, have you seen the latest edition of N Focus Magazine? Kyshona is on the cover! View and read the article "Model Behavior: Celebrating 10 of Nashville's Outstanding Philanthropists" featuring her work with Centennial Park Conservancy here.
Kyshona has big shows coming up, so check out her tour schedule and get your tickets here. And of course, don't miss her panels this week, her appearance Friday at Dee's Lounge, and FARM AID. (Yes really!)
DELLA MAE
New single alert! Della Mae just released "Ohio", by Neil Young, a song audiences have been loving the Della Mae take on at live shows for the past year or so. Della Mae's guitarist Avril Smith said, “While this protest song is over 50 years old, the power and rawness of the lyrics remain crushingly relevant today as we grapple with countless examples of senseless violence in our country and in our world.” Listen now on your favorite music platform!
It's been another busy festival season for Della Mae! After AmericanaFest this week, they head to Boats and Bluegrass Festival and Billy Strings' Renewal Festival this month, and then kick off their fall tour in October.
New album out NOW and we just keep hearing how much everyone loves it! Congrats to Margo Cilker for releasing her new record "Valley of Hearts Delight" already receiving acclaim from press and fans.
"On Valley of Heart’s Delight Cilker proves herself to be one of our finest and most literate songwriters..." - American Songwriter
"As a songwriter, Valley of Heart’s Delight represents a profound leap forward, exploring darker territory that both sharpens and widens her scope as a storyteller." - Rolling Stone
Margo has an extensive tour season ahead, so be sure to catch her when she is in your city. (And please tell us how much you loved the show, too!)
One of our favorite parts of Americanafest every year is watching The McCrary Sisters (Ann McCrary, Alfreda McCrary and Regina McCrary) perform as a force on the Ryman stage at the Americana Awards Show. In addition to playing an important role in this key event, they also have their own official showcase on Saturday night at Eastside Bowl at 8:30pm. After Americanafest, they will be in San Francisco performing at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass with Buddy Miller, and will be making special appearances at Berea College and The Princess Theater in October. Get tickets.
Have you heard "The Missing Stair"? Well, over a half a million fans on TikTokhave. This collaboration between Phoebe Hunt, Melody Walker and Bonnie Simms has a message that is resonating with listeners all over the world. Proceeds from the download go to RAINN, and the song has already raised over $1000 for the organization. Download here.
Can't wait to see you this week!
Yours in music,
The team at Mmgt
(Michelle, Molly, Ali, Jason, Tamara and Giri)