Press — Artist News

Oklahoma native Travis Linville’s love of music was ignited as a small child on the built-in stage in his grandparents’ music room, and since then, his thirty-something years of sweat equity have cemented him as “one of the most sought-after songwriters and collaborators in the Sooner State and beyond” (Wide Open Country) and “the Godfather of modern Oklahoma folk” (Oklahoma Gazette). 

It’s been a real joy getting to play songs from Travis Linville’s upcoming album, I’m Still Here on WMOT. He’s a much sought after writing and musical collaborator in his native Oklahoma. The new album was recorded partly in Nashville and was produced by JD McPherson

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Tim Easton, who will release his tenth solo album in August of this year on Black Mesa Records, will perform all five Tuesdays in June at City Winery from 7 to 9 pm. The residency backing band are Nashville newcomers UPSTATE MOJO, who will play their own short set of original roots music before serving as the backing band for Easton.

There is stiff competition this year for Best Album of 2021, but that is not stopping Travis Linville from throwing his hat into the ring.