AMERICANA MUSIC CONFERENCE: Last Day for Earlybird Discounts

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Time for a quick break from the Olympics. Yes, it's tough to pry yourself away. We're big fans of the Hungarian Women's Water Polo Team, and won't miss their next game.
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But there's important music news to share.
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The 13th Annual "AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL and CONFERENCE" doesn't happen until September 14-16, but early registration discounts end when the calendar turns to August 1st.
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 This one is a big deal for artists and fans alike. There are prestigious award presentations, plenty of workshops, and lots of performances and performance opportunities.
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Featured performers are BONNIE RAITT, BOOKER T.  JONES, RICHARD THOMPSON, TIFT MERRITT, BUDDY MILLER, SARA WATKINS, PUNCH BROTHERS, BRANDI CARLILE, KASEY CHAMBERS, RODNEY CROWELL, JIM LAUDERDALE, THE WALLFLOWERS, JOHN HIATT, DARRELL SCOTT, MINDY SMITH, ROBERT ELLIS, MARY GAUTHIER, plus many others.
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It's in Nashville, Tennessee, proving that it is possible for music to exist there that isn't dysfunctional-relationship / red-state-trailer-park-rock that the Nashville establishment calls Country.
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We'll have more in the Guide when the event gets closer. But if you want to go, hop on the discounts while you can still get 'em. All the info is at their site, www.americanamusic.org
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For the latest list and descriptions of all the concerts, festivals, club gigs, workshops, showcases, open mics and more, check the latest edition of the Guide's SPOTLIGHT EVENTS (there are events tonight!)  And there's a new edition of the Guide's NEWS FEATURES.
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Both are July 27th editions, available below or in the sidebar at left, depending on which website you're on.
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Of course, we'll see you again soon with lots more!
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