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Dan Tyminski takes the stage at the ‘Mother Church’ for new live concert album out Aug. 16

You know and love him from his signature tunes in the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” as well as seeing him on stage as the longtime guitarist for Alison Krauss & Union Station. But did you know that Tyminski is among this year’s IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year nominees?

Take a listen of today’s release of the first single from his latest concert album, “Dan Tyminski: Live from The Ryman,” and you’ll have no doubt as to why he is nominated along with other standout bluegrass voices Greg Blake, Del McCoury, Danny Paisley and Russell Moore.

According to his publicist, “Live From The Ryman” out on Aug. 16 shines a light on Tyminski’s acclaimed live show. Recorded in Nashville at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium, the album showcases the sharp songwriting, full-throttle vocals, and guitar chops that have powered Tyminski’s music for decades. It’s also a showcase for his ace band, a young group of fiery flat-pickers, hotshot instrumentalists, and harmony singers whose sheer talent is matched only by the band’s frontman. The result is a blend of old and new: a record that makes room for traditional influences, progressive energy, cover songs, originals, and unreleased material.

But don’t take my word for it, you can hear the 14-time Grammy winner sing “Whiskey Drinking Man” at this link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/whiskey-drinking-man-single-version-live/1756815951?i=1756815954

From his publicist, “Why would I settle down when I’m this good at ramblin’ ‘round?” sings Tyminski in his unmistakable voice on the song’s opening line, setting the stage for the good-time, uptempo number that highlights his stellar band of young musicians as much as it does his own commanding vocal performance. Cascading from verse to verse, solo to solo, Tyminski and company wrap up “Whiskey Drinking Man” right on the raucous edge of control, it seems, though a quick and tidy ending reminds listeners that it is all by design and this is one of the finest outfits touring today. Fans can stream or purchase “Whiskey Drinking Man” today at this link and be sure to pre-order or pre-save Dan Tyminski: Live From The Ryman ahead of its August 16th release right here. Tyminski’s tour continues in August with Canadian appearances in New Brunswick and Quebec before heading back to the States for a slew of late summer festival appearances. Tour dates can be found below.
Catch Dan Tyminski On Tour:
Aug. 24-25 – Rogersville, NB – Rogersville Bluegrass Festival
Aug. 30-31 – New Richmond, QC – New Richmond Bluegrass Festival
Sept. 20 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond
Oct. 5 – Doswell, VA – State Fair of Virginia
Oct. 11-12 – Big Stone Gap, VA – Blue Highway Fest
Oct. 18-19 – Farmers Branch, TX – Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival
Oct. 20 – Brownwood, TX – Brownwood’s Lyric Theatre
Nov. 16 – Rochester, NY – Kilbourn Hall

For ticket information, please visit dantyminski.com.

About Dan Tyminski
Dan Tyminski is an icon of modern-day bluegrass. In addition to reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart with solo albums like 2008’s Wheels and 2023’s God Fearing Heathen, he has won 14 Grammy Awards, released multiple records as a member of Alison Krauss & Union Station, and topped the charts in more than 10 countries with “Hey Brother,” his genre-bending collaboration with DJ Avicii. Tyminski sang “I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow” on O Brother, Where Art Thou?’s multi-platinum soundtrack, inspiring a new generation to discover bluegrass and traditional American folk music. 2024’s Dan Tyminski: Live From The Ryman captures him onstage in Nashville, Tennessee, performing a mix of songs from throughout his career with a string band. 


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It’s not too soon to reserve tickets for Robert Earl Keen’s expanded annual Christmas Tour

If you think it’s too early to start thinking about Christmas, I would agree. The sight of Christmas debris I spotted lining shelves at the local discount store this weekend, pushing Halloween and autumn decor aside, made me inwardly groan. Visions of Kenan Thompson’s now infamous Saturday Night Live skit, in which he declares it’s “too soon” for Yuletide decorations, echoed in my head.

But there is one holiday tradition to plan for that’s never too soon. It’s Americana icon Robert Earl Keen’s annual holiday show and some tickets for this coveted event, “Back to the Country Jamboree,” go on sale Monday, Sept. 18. Continue reading