No better place to see a concert – especially this one. I just got back from three nights at Red Rocks, and I can confidently say it’s my favorite concert venue in the country. And we want to send one of you and a guest to Colorado for an unforgettable night of country music with one of the best artists in the game. Ian Munsick is gearing up to release his fourth studio album, The Mountain Goat, on August 21, and the Wyoming native will celebrate the new album with his second headlining concert at Red Rocks on August 25, 2026, which will also feature ERNEST and Ned LeDoux. It’s not one you’re going to want to miss, and thanks to Ian and our friends over at Triple Tigers, we’re giving away a trip for two to Red Rocks for the album release show. One winner will receive: Two tickets to the show at Red Rocks One night hotel stay in Denver on August 25 Roundtrip airfare for the winner plus a guest An Ian Munsick merch pack You can enter down below or by clicking the link here. The winner must be following both Whiskey Riff and Ian Munsick on Instagram, and entries are limited to one per person. Entries for the giveaway must be in by 11:59 PM central time on August 10, and the winner will be selected and notified on August 11. And now for the fine print: This contest is open to U.S. residents 18 years of age or older. Travel and accommodations are not included other than that noted above. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. By entering, you agree to the Official Rules here, and acknowledge that your information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Privacy Policy for Triple Tigers/Sony Music. By entering, you agree to receive marketing emails and SMS messages from Whiskey Riff, Ian Munsick, and/or Sony Music/Triple Tigers. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. Giveaway void where prohibited. And that’s it. If you’ve ever seen Ian Munsick in concert, you already know this is going to be an incredible show. He’s one of the most electric live performers in country music right now, and there’s no better setting for his western country sound than the iconic mountains of Red Rocks. Ian has already released a couple of songs from the new album, including the viral “Love Is Blind,” and has promised plenty of his signature fiddle and steel along with his unique sound that pays homage to the American west: “Since the very start of my musical journey I’ve always aspired to be an innovator. My voice has always been different so naturally, my music should be a little different too. When we started making this album, the relationship between my voice and the musical production was always at the forefront of the creative process. You’ll hear modern sounds rooted in folky textures, soaked with steel guitar and, of course, plenty of fiddle. Melodies that will, hopefully, haunt you till the end of your days and lyrics that will take you to the place that inspires me most; the west.” It’s going to be one heck of a night at Red Rocks. And we’re pumped to send one of you there to experience it. Good luck! Loading…The post Win A Trip For Two To Red Rocks For Ian Munsick’s Official Release Party For His Upcoming Album ‘The Mountain Goat’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Before they leaned all the way into the rocking, southern sound that Dexter and the Moonrocks is known for today, the band actually started as full-fledged country band. The “y’allternative band” consists of James Tuffs (lead vocalist and guitarist), Ryan Anderson (lead guitarist and backing vocals), Ty Anderson (the bassist) and Ryan Fox (the drummer and social media guru). Fox joined the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast on behalf of the band and discussed how he took over the social media manager role for the group, why fans always think their music is from a different time, how Dexter and the Moonrocks always split songwriting credits, and their fanbase being as diverse as they come. Fox also touched on the similarities between the country and grunge genres, their song “Freaking Out” going viral, why they believe the Turnpike Troubadours should be the biggest act in the world, and how Dexter and the Moonrocks got their name after originally starting as a country band. To make a long story shorter, Fox confirmed with us that the band’s name is a bit of a Hootie and the Blowfish situation. Dexter and the Moonrocks is a fun, zany name, and like how there’s actually no Hootie playing with the Blowfish, there’s no Dexter sharing the stage with the Moonrocks. So how did they land on that name? Fox told us it was a birthed out of a band reimagining: “Funny enough, and the boys don’t like when I tell this, and I don’t care, because I think it’s fun. We’ve been Dexter and the Moonrocks for a little over four years. The boys have been grinding as a band for almost eight years I think. They dropped out of college, and I was in college while they were a country band called James Tuffs and the Southern Trouble. If you ever want to hear what we would sound like as just a hick-a** f***ing band, (listen to that). They changed in August of 2021 and released ‘Couch,’ and they were like, ‘We need a drummer,’ and so they picked me up. They had already been named Dexter and the Moonrocks.” I’ve got to admit… James Tuffs and the Southern Trouble has a pretty good ring to it as well. Once Fox got on with the rest of the band, he apparently tried to shake things up a bit and encouraged them to spring for yet another name change. They didn’t go for it, and he’s happy they didn’t… because now he loves Dexter and the Moonrocks: “The first thing I said at practice was, ‘Hey y’all are cool, the music is fun. The name’s kind of sh*t though.’ I was like, ‘We should change it.’ And they were like, ‘Shut the f*** up.’ That’s the name we kept, and it’s a great name. I love it.” Yeah, two band name changes in that short amount of time wouldn’t have been ideal for anyone trying to follow along as a fan. And Fox made sure to clarify that a) no one in the band is named Dexter, b) where the Moonrocks portion comes from, and c) how drunk fans always think he’s Dexter: “Nobody is named Dexter, and ‘moonrocks’ is just marijuana. It’s just a certain type of weed… it’s a 100% Hootie and the Blowfish situation. Drunk people call me Dexter, which I’m like, if anyone is gonna be Dexter, why would it not be the lead singer?” @whiskeyriff @Dexter & The Moonrocks #whiskeyriff #whiskeyriffraff ♬ original sound – Whiskey Riff Fair point. Dexter and the Moonrocks fans love the band name, and they can’t wait for the group’s first album to come out. Fox was hesitant to provide a timeline, but he and the rest of the group are shooting for their debut record – which will include “Freakin’ Out” – to drop sometime in 2026: “I’ve learned from authors that if you give a timeline and you don’t meet your timeline, your fanbase is gonna be pissed. The goal is this year. Just because of the success of ‘Freakin’ Out,’ and we want to be able to build on that. That’s why we’re (in Nashville). We’re writing, we’re working with out producer. There’s a lot of really cool stuff that’s already happened and is happening.” Fox went on to say that the album is coming together nicely, and it may or may not include features with artists that they are really big fans of. So while there’s no concrete release date just yet, fans have to be excited to hear that Dexter and the Moonrocks are putting together a project they are really proud of. You can hear about all of that and more from Ryan Fox by checking out the interview on YouTube or making sure to download the podcast on Apple Podcasts by searching “Whiskey Riff Raff” or by clicking here. We’re also available on Spotify and wherever else you can listen to podcasts. Cheers, y’all. Audio Video The post “Hick-A** Band”: Did You Know Dexter & The Moonrocks Used To Have A Different Name? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

She’s a gem. Lainey Wilson released a documentary in partnership with Netflix called Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool several months ago, which will give fans an intimate look at her life as she juggles being a country music superstar with everything else she has going on outside of that. And one of her fan accounts shared a touching clip from the film on TikTok, which shows Lainey during a very emotional moment after a show with a fan who was going through an incredibly hard time with her family. In the clip, you see Lainey’s photographer, Erick, come backstage and tell him about an interaction he had with some fans during the show. Someone had gotten his attention to take some photos of a mom and daughter who were at the concert, and he came to find out that the mom had just found out she had stage four cancer and didn’t have much longer to live. Unbeknownst to her at the time, Lainey ended up picking the little girl to be her cowgirl of the night, which is something she’s been doing at her shows for a while now. She brings a little girl from the crowd up with her to the stage, introduces them to everyone, and gifts the fan with a Lainey Wilson-styled cowgirl hat to match one of hers. It’s really sweet, and in addition to all of that, she’ll have them recite her mantra to the crowd like so: “I am beautiful. I am smart. I am talented. I can do anything. I am Cowgirl of the Night!” Lainey’s team managed to find them after the show and bring them back to spend some time with Lainey, and when Erick showed Lainey the photo of the mom and daughter, Lainey had tears in her eyes as she looked at it, saying “Gosh, thinking back on it I’m like, she’s not going to have her mama there to tell her that’s she’s beautiful and smart and talented and all of those things. It’s just… ugh.” It’s just heartbreaking and so beyond sad. I don’t know how else to put it. “I’m so glad that you got to get up there. I’m so glad you got to get up there, girl. Can I just say a little prayer over y’all tonight? Lord Jesus, coming to you right now, Father. And I just pray for peace, just a peace that only comes from You, God. I pray for healing. I pray that you just wrap this family in your loving arms, God. We love you, in Your Holy and precious name I pray. Amen.” It’s these kinds of moments that make country music so special, and Lainey is one of the absolute best of the best. It’s hard to watch, though, so you might want to grab a tissue first, fair warning: @laineyswildhorses Such a special moment #LaineyWilson #Netflix #Prayer #AttaGirl #Documentary ♬ original sound – Lainey Wilson’s Wild Horses You can watch the trailer here: The post WATCH: Lainey Wilson Prays With a Young Fan Whose Mom Has Stage 4 Cancer first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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