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Clipper’s Sweeps Grammy Nominations
A Train wants to congratulate a number of Clipper’s writers/artists for their nominations is the XIII Annual Latin Grammy Awards for the following categories: Juan Magan – Best New Artist, Best Album of Fusion Tropical and Best Urban Album Antonio … Continue reading
Posted in Charts, Digital Newsletter, News, Publishing
Lila Downs Receives Latin Grammy Nomination
A Train congratulates Lila Downs, whose debut album for Sony Mexico, Pecados Y Milagros, has already achieved platinum sales in Mexico, for her nomination of Best Folk Album in the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards. Ms. Downs is also the focus … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Newsletter, Lila Downs, News
New Publishing Clients for A Train
Cali Y el Dandee, the oustanding Columbian duo whose video for YO TE ESPERARÉ has had more than 69 million views on YouTube, have a new album coming on Universal here in the U.S. Represented through A Train’s alliance with … Continue reading
Posted in News, Publishing
La Chiva Gantiva on NPR and at the Olympics
La Chiva Gantiva’s song “Cumbiaje” off their Pelao album was hand-picked by the Alt. Latino channel as part of the NPR show’s playlist called Into The Blue: Seven Songs For A Stormy Day At The Beach. The sound of traditional … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Distribution, News
Will Bernard’s Outdoor Living – 3 Out of 4 Stars in Downbeat
“Guitarist Will Bernard doesn’t hurt for references. The Berkeley native has recorded with Don Cherry and Stanton Moore. He’s jammed with Charlie Hunter, Dr. John and John Medeski. And he’s collaborated with Tom Waits, Spearhead and hip-hop ensemble the Coup. … Continue reading
Posted in News, Physical Distribution
Dust Bowl Children Grammy Nominated
The International Bluegrass Music Association has honored A Train’s Peter Rowan with the nomination of Dust Bowl Children for SONG OF THE YEAR. Sung by Dan Tyminski, nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year, and performed by Alison Krauss & … Continue reading
Posted in News, Peter Rowan, Publishing
Roger Smith Joins The Dave Matthews Band On Stage
Roger Smith, keyboard player with Tower of Power and There Records (A Train’s label) recording artist, joined The Dave Matthews Band on stage in Tampa. It was the first time a keyboard player has been with The DMB since Butch … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Distribution, Digital Newsletter, News, Roger Smith
Juan Magan’s Catchy Tune Nominated ‘Best Party Song of the Year’
“Bailando Por El Mundo” which dominated the Top 10 of Billboard’s Latin hits for 31 weeks and charted at #3 for top Latin Pop Songs, was nominated for ‘Best Party Song of the Year’ on Premios Tu Mundo. Juan Magan, … Continue reading
Posted in Charts, Digital Newsletter, News, Publishing
60th Annual Critics Poll
A Train proudly congratulates our winners of Downbeat Magazine’s 60th Annual Critics Poll: Bill Frisell and Zakir Hussain. We are equally proud of our other talented artists whose work was deemed worthy of attention: SF Jazz Collective, Wadada Leo Smith, … Continue reading
Posted in Airto Moreira, Charts, Digital Distribution, Moment Records, News
A Train is Cooking!
Six time Grammy nominee Peter Rowan just finished demoing new material for his second recording for Compass Records. Peter returns to Europe later this year with dates in the UK, Ireland, The Czech Republic, France and Italy. Jake Troth has … Continue reading
Posted in Charts, Jake Troth, News, Peter Rowan, Publishing