Concerted Efforts welcomes Pat McGee to the roster

Concerted Efforts is proud to welcome a fan favorite like Pat McGee. Pat has built a solid following with 7 great albums and more than 14 years of touring.

"We recently decided to change how we do things," says McGee. "I have been doing some solo, duo, and trio touring, in addition to full band dates. It keeps things interesting." This shift and Pat's revolving live lineups will give fans some variations in the live setting that are sure to please.

Latest release: "These Days (The Virginia Sessions)" via Rock Ridge Music. Available this summer for festivals & special events (full band, trio or solo acoustic).

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Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Cha's Featured in Film

In The Electric Mist features Academy Award winner Tommy Lee Jones and an all-star cast in this psychological thriller based on the bestselling novel by James Lee Burke. Other stars include Peter Sarsgaard, Buddy Guy, Levon Helm and Ned Beatty. Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas are featured backing up Buddy Guy in an outdoor party scene. The movie is available on DVD.



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Buckwheat Zydeco's Alligator Records Debut Lay Your Burden Down

Alligator Records has set a May 5, 2009 release date for Lay Your Burden Down, the stunning label debut from American musical legend, Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural Jr. and his band, Buckwheat Zydeco.

The album celebrates Buckwheat Zydeco's 30th Anniversary with the set produced by Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) and features guests Sonny Landreth, Warren Haynes, Steve Berlin, JJ Grey, and Trombone Shorty. The album features five originals and songs made famous by Led Zeppelin, Gov’t Mule, Bruce Springsteen, Captain Beefheart, JJ Grey & Mofro.

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Hot Club of Cowtown joins Concerted Efforts roster

The Hot Club of Cowtown, featuring original members Elana James on violin and vocals, Whit Smith on guitar and vocals, and Jake Erwin on bass and vocals, have reunited and joined Concerted Efforts roster.

The Best of Hot Club of Cowtown, a 20 song retrospective, was released by Shout ! Factory in 2008, and a new studio cd is completed and due later in 2009.


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Samantha Crain & the Midnight Shivers Release Debut Album

Songs In The Night will be released on April 28, 2009 on Ramseur Records (Avett Brothers). Performances are scheduled at South by Southwest, as well as national tour dates with Thao and the Get Down Stay Down (Kill Rock Stars) and select dates with William Elliot Whitmore (ANTI-).

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Oumou Sangare to Release Seya (Nonesuch/World Circuit)

Seya (Joy) is the first album in six years from 'Mali's Star of Stars' and it reaffirms her position as one of Africa's great female vocalists and an African phenomenon.

US tour slated for this July. Stay posted for updates.

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