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Threadhead Artists have 8 Entries on Grammy Ballot
Full -Time Joann featuring Michael Cerveris - From: Nine Lives - A Musical Adaptation Vol 1 Nine Lives - A Musical Adaptation Vol. 1 Fine in the Lower Nine featuring John Boutté & Wendell Pierce - From: Nine Lives - A Musical Adaptation Vol 1 Tom McDermott & Evan Christopher - Almost … [Continue Reading...]
Current Projects
Zion Trinity Project
Generations of African and Caribbean music are the core of New Orleans’ sound, all honored with love and spirit by the three women of Zion Trinity. Drawing on and nurturing the deep roots of reggae, jazz, gospel, funk, soul and … [Continue Reading...]
Alex McMurray Project II
From Alex about this project: "People tend to speak tenderly of songs, but for me songs are like old friends that owe you money-- they are very comfortable in your house, go through the fridge and borrow your tools. They just don't seem … [Continue Reading...]
Jim McCormick Project
New Orleans native Jim McCormick’s songs have been recorded by Tim McGraw, Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap, Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Trisha Yearwood, Rodney Atkins, Jamey Johnson, Julianne Hough, and many others. He is a staff … [Continue Reading...]
New Birth Brass Band Project
The New Birth Brass Band of New Orleans, LA, has revived the spirit of the acclaimed Olympia Brass Band, while merging diverse themes such as hip-hop, funk and Latin music in their unique blend of contemporary New Orleans jazz. The … [Continue Reading...]
Latest Releases
Paul Sanchez “Reclamation” Project
Needing no introduction to the THR and New Orleans faithful, native New Orleanian Paul Sanchez has been a prominent artist on the label since it's inception. His latest endeavor will be the 6th CD project - either solo or in … [Continue Reading...]
Spencer Bohren CD Project
Spencer Bohren is a touring musician with a performance history going back to childhood. Raised in a gospel-singing family, he began his professional career at fourteen, inspired by the folk music popular in the 1960s. His life of … [Continue Reading...]
Beatin Path Project
Beatin Path is an instant fix. Engaging lyrics together with great hooks unmistakably place this band head and shoulders above many recent pop acts. Their live show is an engaging, musical and raucous celebration of all that’s … [Continue Reading...]
Tom McDermott & Evan Christopher Project
Tom McDermott is one of New Orleans' premiere piano players and composers. He grew up in St.Louis, where he earned a Masters' Degree in Music, wrote music journalism for the morning paper, and soaked up the sounds of ragtime and … [Continue Reading...]
More News
Offbeat Review: Creole String Beans’ “Shrimp Boots & Vintage Suits”
By David Kunian October 2011 Issue Really, is there more to life than Shrimp Boots and Vintage Suits? The shrimp boots, a symbol of life here on the Gulf of Mexico, sum up that rocking Gulf Coast sound that made for hit after hit in studios from Rampart Street to Crowley. This quartet with honking horns (including … [Continue Reading...]
Sirius/XM’s Bob Edwards interviews John Boutté
Interview with John Boutté on SiriusXm's Bob Edwards Show. broadcast on September 28, 2011. Part 1 [audio:http://www.threadheadrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/A-1-open-+-BEJohn-Boutte-1.mp3] Part 2 [audio:http://www.threadheadrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/B-1-BEJohn-Boutte-2.mp3] … [Continue Reading...]
The Tip Jar: THR Is NOT A Traditional Record Company
One of the reasons we are not like traditional record companies.... From Blog reader Jackie Hanel Emerson: "I would like to hear from some of your artists about what it means to them to retain the rights & ownership of their songs when they record with Threadhead Records, vs what happens with a commercial … [Continue Reading...]
