APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER

"Nostalgia. It's a twinge.  In your heart.  More powerful than memory alone......"  

Jen and I were watching something recently on one of those "free" streaming networks, and those were the words from Don Draper (Jon Hamm) on the AMC show Mad Men.  We were not watching that show, but Draper's monologue was utilized in a commercial which aired at literally every single break during the show we were watching.  It got to the point where we were able to recite the monologue word for word.  

My point here isn't about commercials on streaming platforms, but rather about the message, because one of the best things about music is that element of nostalgia--it brings to mind where we were upon hearing a particular song; or where and when we were listening to the track/artist on repeat almost as much as that commercial aired.  I have a playlist simply called "My favorite songs of all-time," and in it you will find songs by artists such as Toad the Wet Sprocket, Iron Maiden, Robbie Dupree, Scandal, Michael McDonald, Pinegrove, Lisa Loeb, Lee Ritenour, and Led Zeppelin. 

It also applies to remembering when we listened to a particular album (remember when we played records start to finish?).  Each one is from a different part of my life  such as going through a breakup, driving to visit friends out of state, sitting on an airplane, seeing the artist in concert, playing wiffleball in the driveway as a kid, etc.

So here's hoping that the music of the artists we promote gives you that nostalgic feeling.  I know that people have told me stories to that effect.  Folks have even said this to me about Mike Farley Band songs, something that is awesome yet hard to wrap my head around.

So Happy Spring, Happy April Fool's Day, Happy Easter, Happy Passover, and Happy 4/20.  Have a great month, and thanks for listening!--Mike @ MJM

New clients and projects
Josh Joplin Group--Josh Joplin Group returned to the greater fold with the release of GpYr in 2025, and with the band’s groundbreaking album Useful Music turning 25 this year, Joplin is planning to release a Silver Anniverary retooling of Useful Music in 2026.  That album includes “Camera One,” the precedent-breaking first independently released single to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Triple A chart. 
Website: www.joshjoplingroup.com
Tour dates: www.joshjoplingroup.com/shows

Recent releases
Stew Cutler and Friends--Undercover (Mostly)
Website: www.stewcutler.com
Tour dates: www.stewcutler.com/calendar
Companies we currently partner with:
Rounder/Concord Records—We are currently working tour press for Concord Records and Rounder Records --  including some of Rounder's rising stars such as I'm With Her, Anna Graves, Ken Pomeroy, John R. Miller, Katie Pruitt, Bella White, Ruston Kelly, and Sierra Ferrell.  On the Concord side, we are working with Boney James, esperanza spalding, Hiromi, Butcher Brown, Lindsey Stirling, and John Vincent III.  There are always recent releases that these artists are supporting, so we have hyperlinked their respective online media kits.  
All Eyes Media--We have partnered with Nashville based PR company All Eyes Media to work tour press for some of their excellent roster, including Cosmic Country artist Daniel Donato and American roots band Clay Street Unit.
www.alleyesmedia.com

On tour
Cowboy Junkies
www.cowboyjunkies.com/tour

The Wildwoods
www.thewildwoodsband.com/shows

David Wilcox
www.davidwilcox.com/shows

Badfish
www.badfish.com/tour

American Patchwork Quartet
www.americanpatchworkquartet.com/tour

Will Kimbrough
www.willkimbrough.com/shows

Church of Cash
www.churchofcashmusic.com/shows

Chris Knight
www.chrisknight.net/tour

Red Wanting Blue
www.redwantingblue.com/tour

Pure Prairie League
www.pureprairieleague.com/tour-dates

Brian Lisik
www.brianlisik.com/shows                                       
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