SXSW
Tue, Mar. 2 2010
Come check out the Lala Music Soundtracks Showcase @ SXSW in Austin, TX on Saturday, March 20th. I go on @ 11pm. Should be a great time! Venue: The Belmont (upstairs)
Music Placements (TV)
Wed, Feb. 24 2010
New placements on the WE Network & Discovery Channel: Secret Lives of Women - WE Network; Unforgettable Wedding Venues - WE Network; I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant - Discovery Health ...with many more to come!
ASCAPlus Award 2009-2010
Tue, Oct. 20 2009
Courtney has received her 5th Award/Grant for Pop Music. Thanks ASCAP!
Under Covers
Mon, Aug. 24 2009
We were mentioned in this great article about Americana covers. What if Springsteen covered "Hard Sun" or Sweet Sunny South covered "The Great Divide?" Read about it here.
Evergone
Sun, Aug. 23 2009
Click the link for a free download of my song "Times Like These" featured in the indie film Evergone, by Brian J. Kaufman, Associate Producer of Fox's "The Simpsons" and Eric Kaufman of Melachi Films. Look for Evergone on the festival circuit in 2010.
Publishing Deal
Tue, Aug. 11 2009
Monica Benson, President of BOK Music/Wild Pink Music has signed "Lightly" to her catalog. Benson has had songs recorded by Daughtry, RBD, Whitney Houston, Misteeq, and Diamond Rio as well as music in Ugly Betty, CSI, The OC, Brothers and Sisters & Dirt. She is married to Howard Benson, Grammy-nominated producer of All American Rejects, My Chemical Romance, Papa Roach, and Hoobastank. Bryan & I are thrilled to be working with Monica.
Ourstage Download of the Week
Mon, Aug. 10 2009
The Great Divide is the featured Download of the Week on Ourstage.com!
In Their Boots
Wed, Jul. 29 2009
Listen for my song "Angel" in upcoming episodes. IN THEIR BOOTS is a compelling new show about the dramatic impact the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are having on us - the people here at home. If you haven't seen it, follow the link...
MTV/VH1
Mon, Jul. 20 2009
Just licensed 9 songs to "The Hills", "The City", and "Tough Love!"
Broken
Tue, Jun. 2 2009
Listen for my new song "Gratitude" in the film "Broken" dir. by Minh Nguyen. June 11th screening @ the Aqua Lounge in Bev Hills. Other artists on the soundtrack include Jes Hudak (Rockstar:INXS) and Lil Zane (112 tour).
Tinderbox Radio Campaign
Mon, Apr. 6 2009
Tinderbox Music of Minneapolis is kicking off our radio campaign on Tuesday, April 14th, 2009! Tinderbox has worked with artists Pete Yorn, Semisonic & Ingrid Michaelson as well as with Billboard, The Village Voice and Rolling Stone. Call your local and college radio stations and ask for some Hot Coffee.
FolkWords CD Review
Wed, Jan. 28 2009
Read Tim Carroll's review of Hot Coffee online here. Based in the UK, FolkWords is all about "folk music written by folk, for folk, about folk and from folk." Thanks Tim!
WHUM 98.5 Columbus
Tue, Jan. 27 2009
Hot Coffee has been put in rotation at WHUM 98.5. Thanks, Mitzi!
We Are Listening - Runner Up
Mon, Jan. 26 2009
"The Great Divide" from Hot Coffee is a Runner Up in the We Are Listening 2008 Singer/Songwriter Awards!
Airplay in Macedonia
Fri, Jan. 2 2009
"The Great Divide," "Hot Coffee, Mississippi," and "Times Like These" are on the radio in Skopje, Macedonia. Mojo Alt Fridays 10PM-12PM, 94.1 FM Radio 2 - Host: Vasja Ivanovski
Crooked Sisters Radio Hour
Fri, Dec. 12 2008
"This Ol' Town," "The Great Divide" & "Saginaw" have made it onto the Crooked Sisters Radio Hour. KRUU 100.1 FM. Thanks for the airplay!
Rootstime CD review (Belgium)
Wed, Dec. 3 2008
Apparently we're big in Belgium! Here is another review in Dutch. Just click on Reviews, November 2008, drop into Google translator and read away...
Rootsville CD review
Sat, Nov. 1 2008
Cool review from Belgium! It's in Dutch, so drop it into Google translator and see what you think!
Track of the Day Award
Wed, Oct. 15 2008
"Hot Coffee, Mississippi" is named Americana Track of the Day for Oct. 15th, 2008 by Garageband.com!
Hot Coffee is here
Thu, Oct. 2 2008
After 3 years of writing and recording, Courtney's new CD Hot Coffee has been released. The 10 tracks include 9 originals along with a cover of Concrete Blonde's 1989 hit song Joey. Featuring Doug Pettibone (Lucinda Williams' band) on guitar.
2008-2009 ASCAPlus Award
Mon, Sep. 1 2008
Courtney has been awarded another ASCAPlus grant for pop music composition. Thanks ASCAP!
OurStage
Sat, Aug. 30 2008
10 Miles from Normal made the August quarter-finals on OurStage.com. Check out all of the great music and artists on this site!
Honeybaked Ham Commercial
Sat, May. 24 2008
Refolk has licensed a song for a Honeybaked Ham commercial! Delicious. For the veggies out there, we're open to Tofurky commercials as well.
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!
Mon, May. 12 2008
We've licensed a song for the DVD of the deluxe remastered version of the 1974 classic "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!" Buy it, watch it. BE the Beagle.
WGN's "Funniest Pets & People"
Wed, Jan. 9 2008
Watch WGN Superstation's "Funniest Pets and People" and listen for Refolk's music already featured on 5 episodes. Not to mention it's a great show!
New Album
Sun, Jan. 6 2008
The new album is almost finished thanks to the amazing orchestration talents of Mr. Bryan Dobbs. Get ready for some great new tunes! We'll keep you posted.
2007-2008 ASCAPlus Award
Tue, Jan. 1 2008
Courtney has received a third ASCAPlus Award and Grant for Pop Music from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. This grant recognizes the continuous efforts of songwriters through cash grants.
2006-2007 ASCAPlus Award
Mon, Nov. 13 2006
Courtney has received her second ASCAPlus Award and Grant for Pop Music from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Stardust Radio Interview
Mon, Mar. 20 2006
Stardust interviews Courtney on the 3/21 United We Roll World Tour show about "My Kind of Man," from the Rhythm of Honor CD in support of our troops.
2005-2006 ASCAPlus Award
Thu, Oct. 6 2005
Courtney has received the 2005-2006 ASCAPlus Award for Pop Music from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Grant to be awarded with the 2006 Writers' Distribution.
Hurricane Benefit
Wed, Sep. 21 2005
Thanks to all who came out to O'Brien's Pub in Santa Monica last night! All proceeds will be matched 100% by The Grammys and donated to hurricane victims. Much appreciation to Kerri Kleiner for organizing this event & Rob D'Aloisio for inviting us to play. Click on the link to contribute to the American Red Cross!
Soundtracks
Thu, Sep. 1 2005
3 Refolk songs in 3 films! Look for these on the festival circuit in 2006: Mama's Boy (song-"All I Can Take"); Harmony Parker (song-"Angel"); Cat Fight! (song-"A Girl Named George"). Click on the link to download "A Girl Named George."
Rhythm of Honor
Mon, Jul. 11 2005
CD released August/2005; Support Our Troops with a military tribute CD from Goodnight Kiss Records, featuring Refolk's "My Kind of Man." A portion of the proceeds go directly to the Wounded Warriors Fund, along with your personal message to our soldiers. Pre-order now from Goodnight Kiss!
Save a Life!
Tue, May. 31 2005
Visit furry loveables in need of good homes @ www.ProtectingTheAnimals.org!
My Space
Thu, Mar. 31 2005
Come check us out on myspace.com!
Support Our Troops
Mon, Jan. 31 2005
"My Kind of Man" is signed to Goodnight Kiss Records and licensed for an American Soldier compilation CD to be released in fall of 2005
Web Radio
Thu, Sep. 30 2004
Thanks to the following Internet Radio Stations for Adds: TNW Hotmix, 8Ball Radio, Radio Duck, V-Mix, Sirens of Song, Acoustic Pie, AJC Rock Radio & MediaMerlin Rock
AnyMinuteNow
Sun, Aug. 29 2004
Congrats to AnyMinuteNow, a non-profit theatre company based in NYC, for their fundraising success! Glad ReFolk could be a part of the action. Be sure to check out their website...
Broadband
Mon, Jul. 26 2004
"10 Miles from Normal" spun on Andrea Canter's Broadband Show KCRW 89.9FM-Los Angeles
Morning Becomes Eclectic-2nd Spin
Tue, Jul. 20 2004
"10 Miles from Normal" featured on Nic Harcourt's Morning Becomes Eclectic KCRW-Los Angeles-89.9 FM
KCRW
Sun, Jul. 11 2004
"10 Miles from Normal" featured on Nic Harcourt's Morning Becomes Eclectic KCRW-Los Angeles-89.9 FM
Song of the Month
Wed, Jun. 30 2004
"Dear John" wins June's SongoftheMonth.com contest! Check out this mp3...
Track of the Day
Tue, Jun. 8 2004
"I'll Fade Away" named Garageband Folk/Country Track of the Day
JLSC
Mon, May. 31 2004
"I'll Fade Away" receives Country Honorable Mention Award for 2003 John Lennon Songwriting Contest from over 25,000 entries received
Top 25 Lyrics
Wed, Apr. 14 2004
"The Dustbowl" & "10 Miles from Normal" make Garageband list of Top 25 All-Time Song Lyrics Check out link for mp3's & reviews
#1
Sat, Oct. 18 2003
"10 Miles from Normal closes third straight week at #1 on garageband.com Folk/Country charts