'The Independent Music Show Magazine' March 2023

Krista Herring "The River"

GENRE: AMERICANA

Indie Americana singer songwriter Krista Herring has a a folk heart with pop sensibilities. She has been

compared to the likes of Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss and other Americana/Folk greats,

but has a sound all her own. Her music is soulful prose set to the beat of an acoustic guitar and delivered

by powerful and captivating vocals.

Originating from California, having lived in Nashville, Portland, Austin, Muscle Shoals and more, and now

making her home in Colorado, Krista is finishing up a new album that she wrote during her time in

Muscle Shoals.

The first single on her upcoming album, and, also the first song she wrote during her time in the Shoals,

is out now. The River was written and recorded in Muscle Shoals, using some of the best local world

class talent.

The Long and Short Of It are David Baird and Patsy Toop OAM, who first met in 2007 and already have an

impressive resume to boot that includes six album releases, two EPs, and have earnt themselves a slew of

awards including a Tamworth Songwriters Award (2011), a Tasmanian Independent Country Music Award for

Most Popular Duo (2016), three-time winner of an Indie Country Music Australia (ICMA) Award for Most Popular

Independent Country Duo (2017, 2019 & 2021), a Southern Star Awards Award for Best Duo or Band (2016) and a

two-time winner of a Gold Media Medallion Award for Best Duo Nationally (2015 & 2018) – to name a few.

The pair’s sumptuous harmonies have been described as "honey-coated chocolate". David and Patsy continue to

uphold their commitment to penning songs that are relatable, inspirational and are storytelling. Since their first

release in 2009, the pair have continued to grow musically with every release.

Dave Lenahan "Squirrel Train"

"GENRE: Country"

Dave Lenahan is a passionate and prolific songwriter and a

veteran of country radio. Music is in his blood and his

diversified musical influences and unique life experiences are

all reflected in his music today to create a unique style of his

very own. "Squirrel Train" is a whimsical comment on the

"refrigerator Inspiration" syndrome, standing at the open

door awaiting a voice from above.

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Ridge Banks "Beautiful Mistake"

Genre: COUNTRY/AMERICANA

Ridge Banks is a singer-songwriter in Nashville, recently relocated from Washington DC. Originally

from the small town of Fenton, Michigan, Ridge grew up in a very musical family and started

performing at a young age. He is the pioneer of the recent Rugged Acoustic Movement incorporating

the picking styles of Jim Croce, John Denver and Eric Clapton with the percussive, rhythmic pulse of

artists such as Ed Sheeran, John Mayer and Tommy Emmanuel.

Originally from a small town in Michigan, I moved to Nashville 4 years ago to pursue music full time

and be immersed in the song-writing community. I wrote this crossover tune with my good friend

and hit song-writer Roy August.

The Long & Short "A Little Love"

GENRE: COUNTRY/AMERICANA

GENRE: BLUES

GENRE: Americana/Pop

GENRE: Pop/Americana

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