'Heroes' review from 'Professor Johnny P's JukeJoint' Okay loyal readers, let’s get this juicy tidbit on today’s review out of the way fast: Mitch Hayes’ HEROES is not a blues album – however it is one fine folk Americana album that is a beautiful result of one man’s dreams and ability to persevere through extreme circumstance. And let’s not forget that a number of brilliant artists like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Prine, and Steve...
I love music festivals and The Carrboro Music Festival is certainly one of the best North Carolina has to offer. One can walk down the street and hear incredible music coming from almost every direction. There were 18o some artists performing at 29 different stages and venues. It's truly an awesome experience. As many acts as got in, there were that many who didn't. So, to be asked to perform is a true honor. Yesterday, I did just that with...
Over the course of the next several weeks, Mitch will be doing special shows to commemorate the release of the latest CD, 'Heroes', in each of the geographic areas where he usually performs. Keep your eye on the performance schedule and come and join the fun when the tour comes to your town. As an added bonus, Mitch is offering autographed copies of the CD for pre-purchase for only $12 (and no shipping fee, of course). Simply click here to...
Mitch Hayes is a thoughtful cuss with a heart for songwriting. The only proof anyone would ever need is the tune, All My Heroes. Starting with a phenomenon named Elvis and ending with a girl named Janis, Hayes chronicles the hierarchy of rock and roll. He crafts each of the storied legends, fitting them together like a jigsaw puzzle on a rainy day. It is obvious these were the actual heroes of the folkster who is telling the story. And isn’t...
Another radio show has picked up a song from "Heroes." Chris Montgomery, host of "Big Hat Larry's Presents" The Best in Indie Music, has added my song "All My Heroes" to his rotation. You can listen live this Sunday 9/18 at 10:00 am and again at 10:00 pm. You can also go back anytime after that air date and listen in the archives. Thank you Chris for giving me and my music such awesome support. Please everyone go to Big Hat Larry's, Guitars,...
My song "All Fall Down" from my new CD "Heroes" has been picked up by internet radio's The Troubadour Show hosted by John Godfrey, for rotation in their playlist. The show airs Wednesday Sept. 14 at 2:00 pm Eastern on www.bluesandrootsradio.com and again on Thursday Sept. 15 at 5:00 pm Eastern on www.asburymusic.com. The show is also airing in Central Europe and The UK. On Friday Sept. 15 it will be archived as The Trooubadour Show #176...
As many of you are aware, Mitch Hayes Music is now on Noisetrade, a website that allows fans to listen to and download FREE, some of the songs from my new CD, "Heroes." Here's where I need your help. I need a bunch of folks to go on Noisetrade and do the free download. When you download and share it on your social media pages, it gets noticed and can spark interest by your friends and their friends, etc. If I get enough downloads, Noisetrade...
Yesterday, I had the honor of being interviewed by Indie Radio champion, She D'Ambrosio or "She Diablo," as she is otherwise known by songwriters and players in the Carolinas. We talked in depth about what's going on with Mitch Hayes Music with emphasis on my new album, "Heroes," which was recorded, mixed and mastered here in Charlotte by Eric Lovell and Blu Bubble Studios. We talked about where I've been and what I am doing now and we...
"The Hardest Thing." from my new CD "Heroes" came in at #6 on the Radio Indie Alliance Top 10 playlist for last week. What a huge honor to do so well in such elite company. There were some amazing and talented artists featured in last weeks Brand Spankin' New Indie show, on MDORadio, Spartanburg. I'm just blown away by the response I'm receiving from "Heroes." I couldn't be any more proud of this album. Thank you Eric Lovell and Blu Bubble...
Brand Spankin' New Indie Music is the brainchild of She D'Ambrosio, champion of independent artists, everywhere! Thanks to the tireless work of She and a network of internet radio stations around the world, Indie Music is alive and well and thriving world-wide. And this week, I have the honor of being included on the play list. "The Hardest Thing," a cut from my new album "Heroes," is being aired. You can listen to me and a whole list of...