Florence, SC May 8, 2012 --
Country Fried Rock is a one-hour, weekly radio road trip
that features some of the most exciting off-the-radar artists from legendary
veterans like James McMurtry to up-and-comers Ha Ha Tonka. Host and producer,
Sloane Spencer is an unapologetic lover of all things "musically
real" and turns up the volume on Delta Blues, Western Swing, Rock and
Roll, Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Honky-Tonk, R&B, soul, Gospel and many other
Made-in-America treasures. Spencer is also passionate about giving back to the
community. Recently she curated a compilation of music titled, The Country
Fried Rock Collection, Vol. To Benefit Nuҫi's Space, Athens, GA.
This Tuesday, May 8th, NoiseTrade Distribution will begin
offering a free download of the record with an online "Tip Jar" for
donations. Typically, the money would go directly to the artist, but for this
project, 100% of the donations will go directly to Nuҫi’s Space. Nuҫi's Space
is a non-profit health and music resource center in Athens, GA. The aim of the
organization is to prevent suicide by providing obstacle free treatment for
musicians suffering from depression and other such disorders as well as to assist
in the emotional, physical and professional well being of musicians. The
Foundation was created as a memorial to Nuҫi Phillips, a young musician living
in Athens who took his own life in 1996.
The artist-donated songs are Americana radio friendly and
are either exclusive songs, never-been-released, or exclusive pre-releases,
including a song from influential 80's/90's band Dreams So Real, which was
recorded at the famous John Keane Studios. Also on the compilation is a song
written and donated by the band, Bloodkin, "Henry Parsons Died,"
which people often associate with Widespread Panic. There is a song contributed
from actress and Athens, GA native, Laura Slade Wiggins (known as Karen on
Showtime's Shameless) from her debut EP Clementine called "Stepping
Out." An enormous mixture of essential Athens musicians also donated to
the compilation, as well as friends of Country Fried Rock from around the
country such as Don Gallardo, Brett Detar, Allen Thompson, The Fulltones and
many more.
http://www.noisetrade.com/countryfriedrock is the link for
donating and we are encouraging you share the link on social media, download
the songs, and donate to Nuҫi's Space.
For more information: http://countryfriedrock.org andhttp://nuci.org
Compilation Features:
Brett Detar, 90 Acre Farm, The Welfare Liners, Mark
Robinson, The Fulltones, Betsy Franck, The District Attorneys, Efren, Boo Ray,
Laura Slade Wiggins, Bloodkin, Dreams So Real and more...
