Evangenitals

 Evangenitals

What the hell kind of church service is this?” the LA Weekly once asked of an Evangenitals live performance!

The Avant-Americana 9 piece sound more like they hail from a rural Appalachian psychedelic dream than Los Angeles, which can be credited in part to Juli Crockett’s vocals and Zappa-esque sensibility. Unburdened by genres, the band was founded in 2003 by playwright/director Crockett and opera, jazz and gospel singer Lisa Dee, originally as a joke, but they were too damn good to not take seriously.

The Alt-Country band have recorded 4 albums, including Moby Dick: or, The Album (Fluff and Gravy Records), which No Depression described as “manic, diverse, unusual and creative songwriting and delivery at its best.”

They’ve played all over the world, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Lightning In A Bottle and The Melissa Etheridge Cruise. 

Joining Crockett on guitar is her husband, Michael Feldman (Cousin Junebug), on keys, Joey Maramba (John Cale) on bass, Andrea Baker (The Moth Mainstage) on fiddle, Cody Farwell (Goodnight Cody) on guitar/lap steel, Danny Graziani (DoSomething) on viola, electric mandolin and harmonica, and Rob Shaffer (Ninja Academy) and Nick Stone (Pixarmonic Orchestra) on drums and percussion.

We'd love to share our latest single "No Faces" with you and your listeners. 

Based in Los Angeles, the Evangenitals bring together a powerhouse of talent in their latest original single "No Faces." With Joey Maramba (John Cale, Ninja Academy) on bass and Robert Shaffer (Ninja Academy) on drums driving the track, alongside Juli Crockett's mesmerizing songwriting, vocals, and guitar work, the band delivers a genre-defying musical experience. 

The addition of Andrea Baker's backing vocals and Michael Feldman's magical synth tracks takes the song to another dimension. Having played together for decades, the Evangenitals continue to push boundaries and create music that challenges conventional norms. 

You can learn more about us at: www.evangenitals.com or @evangenitals on every social platform. 

Basic Band Info

Band Name:

Evangenitals

Album Name:

No Faces

Year Released:

2025

Email Address:

Website:

www.evangenitals.com

Music Style:

Indie Avant-Americana

Influences:

Ween

We Sound Like:

Violent Femmes

Performing Rights Society:

ASCAP (USA)

Label Affiliation:

Unsigned

Geographic

Hometown:

Los Angeles

Country:

USA

Touring your Region?:

Yes

 

Band Description

Big 'ol indie avant-americana, genre-bending, good-time band.

Rick Diaz

 Rick Diaz

^{I’ll Be There When You Need Me can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and other digital retailers. Rick is currently working on a new album The Song I Sing Tonight due out later this year. Written by Rick and co-produced with guitarist, singer Jon Hasz. New gems to be found on the album include Mary Holy Mother, Tahoe City Days, We Saw Him Standing There, I Heard A Lady Sing, and Rock n’ At The Harrah’s Hotel.}

^{Look out for concerts with legendary guitarist James Burton in Lake Tahoe.}

^{Burton, and Grammy winner Carl Jackson will also appear on the new album. A native of San Diego, born in Chula Vista. The singer, songwriter, actor, athlete, got his first break performing at Harrah’s in Lake Tahoe. A consummate entertainer, with an across the board appeal. He is a hit with audiences of all ages. In a time when music with a positive message, and a joyful sound is so desperately needed, you can’t go wrong with adding him to your play list. For more information you can follow Rick at tahoecitymusic.com}

^{For bookings, licensing and personal appearances contact Mike Kusnir at kusnirlaw@aol.com}

^{– Robin Lockwood}

From his San Diego roots to his formative years in Lake Tahoe, Diaz has built a legacy fueled by his passion for horses, his deep faith, and collaborations with legends like James Burton, Carl Jackson, and Glen Campbell. His upcoming album, The Song I Sing Tonight, and his screenplay, Dreams of Gold , showcase his romantic spirit and versatility, while his "My Memories of Christmas" CD has already become a holiday staple. Known for his charismatic baritone vocals and an easygoing stage presence that makes every performance feel like a visit with an old friend, Diaz remains a tireless student of his craft, pursuing his lifelong dreams with an infectious smile and unwavering gratitude.

Basic Band Info

Band Name:

Rick Diaz

Album Name:

The Song I Sing Tonight

Year Released:

2025

Email Address:

Website:

Tahoecitymusic.com

Music Style:

Folk Rock/Pop

Influences:

Niel DIamond

We Sound Like:

Elvis Preseley

Performing Rights Society:

BMI (USA)

Label Affiliation:

Independent Label

Geographic

Hometown:

San Diego

Country:

USA

Touring your Region?:

No

 

Band Description

Rick Diaz is a multifaceted artist whose career spans music, acting, and songwriting, blending genres like Pop, Country, and Rock into a style uniquely his own. From his San Diego roots to his formative years in Lake Tahoe, Diaz has built a legacy.

Additional Band Websites

Lovana

 Lovana is a Finnish-Swedish artist known for her distinctive blend of pop and R&B. With a powerful voice and a personal style, she explores themes like love, identity, and self-confidence in her music. Lovana has gained recognition for her engaging live performances and has built a loyal fanbase. Her songs are available on various platforms, and she continues to evolve as an artist. If you’d like more details about her work or background, let me know!

Basic Band Info

Band Name:

Lovana

Album Name:

You Can't Break Us

Year Released:

Email Address:

Website:

Www.lovanaofficial.com

Music Style:

Pop

Influences:

We Sound Like:

Performing Rights Society:

TEOSTO (FINLAND)

Label Affiliation:

Unsigned

Geographic

Hometown:

Stockholm

Country:

Sweden

Touring your Region?:

No

 

Band Description

A song about standing up for human rights and equality. I started to write the song a couple of years ago when I saw how the world started to go in a darker direction with restrictions of women rights. Producer is Clara Alm.

Birdie Nichols

 

LISTEN - COUNTRY

BURNING DAYLIGHT Birdie Nichols   Birdie Nichols is a Nashville, TN based country-western artist and storyteller whose music carries the enduring spirit of the American West. Raised in the wide-open landscapes of Arizona, she brings an authentic cowgirl sensibility to her songwriting, drawing deeply from Western heritage, frontier history, and a lifelong connection to the land. Her soulful vocals and cinematic storytelling explore themes of faith, redemption, resilience, and the rugged beauty of country life, inviting listeners into a world where history and heart ride side by side beneath the desert sky.   Grounded in tradition yet delivered with a contemporary emotional depth, Birdie’s music reflects the grit and grace that define the Western way of life. Her songs are rich with imagery and purpose, honouring the lives of pioneers, cowboys, and families shaped by perseverance and hope. Whether performing on stage or writing quietly with a guitar in hand, she is committed to preserving and sharing the stories that have long defined the American frontier.   Her latest single “Burning Daylight,” written by Nichols and featured on her newly released Western Heritage album, exemplifies her storytelling craft. The track captures the determination of American pioneers traveling west by horseback and wagon train, painting a vivid portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of a better life before the sun set on the open plains. Through her music, Birdie Nichols continues to celebrate the timeless spirit of the West with honesty, reverence, and heart.

Birdie Nichols - Burning Daylight

SoundByte

 

SoundByte | View Online Welcome back to SoundByte! 2025 was definitely one for the record books, and we're looking forward to doing even more in 2026. In this issue, we're sharing a brief recap of the epic strides we made with AMFA, sharing important info regarding tax season, our progress in the neighboring rights space, the latest SoundExchange news, where you can find us soon, and so much more. In 2025, SoundExchange helped drive meaningful momentum behind the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), continuing the push to close a 100-year loophole that allows AM/FM radio to play music without paying performers. With AMFA reintroduced in Congress, artists and advocates showed up in powerful ways to demand fair pay and made it harder than ever for lawmakers to ignore. One of the most visible moments came when Boyz II Men traveled to Capitol Hill, delivering a letter urging passage of AMFA signed by more than 300 recording artists. Their visit sparked national attention, fueled widespread media coverage, and helped elevate the fight for artist compensation far beyond Washington. That momentum was reinforced later in the year, when rock legend Gene Simmons joined SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe to testify before the U.S. Senate this past December. Speaking candidly before lawmakers, Simmons called out the injustice of a system that generates billions in radio revenue while paying artists nothing for their work. Huppe underscored the urgent need for Congress to modernize copyright law, noting that the lack of a U.S. terrestrial performance right not only harms artists at home, but costs them hundreds of millions of dollars internationally each year. Throughout our history, artists across genres—R&B, hip-hop, rock, country, and beyond—have lent their voices to the fight for AMFA. Together, these moments helped build a stronger, more visible case for fairness and reinforced why the issue matters to creators at every stage of their careers. As we move forward, SoundExchange remains committed to building on this progress and continuing to advocate for policies that ensure artists are paid when their music is played. Thanks to all of you for standing with us and helping keep the moment going. Your 2025 1099 is available to view in the Annual Tax Documents section of your SX Direct account! Physical copies were mailed on January 30. Please note, if you have not yet opted in to paperless delivery, you will still receive a copy of your tax documents in the mail. If you’d like to opt-in to receive future tax documents electronically, just log in to your SoundExchange Direct account, select Annual Tax Documents from the My Registrants drop-down menu and opt-in for individual registrants or click “opt-in all” to enroll all registrants you represent. 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