The Royal Potato Family artist Nathan Moore, who’s probably familiar to most of our audience as the frontman of Surprise Me Mr. Davis, has put together a batch of beautifully crafted, honest tunes for a new EP titled Folk Singer which hits stores and online outlets on August 18. Checkout the timely Hard Times for a sample of Nathan’s new release…

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Nathan just started a lengthy tour that will take him across the country.

Let’s take a look at some other stories making news today…

• Randy Ray profiles UM LD Jeff Waful for Jambands.com
• Beastie Boy Adam Yauch writes an open letter to his fans
• Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones team up
• Radiohead offers a new song as a free download to fans
• Rolling Stone serves up a day-by-day guide to Lolla ‘09
• NPR looks into how bands make money in this economy

Finally, a sweet-looking giveaway has been posted on the newly relaunched Woodstock.com featuring the “Ultimate Woodstock Prize Package” in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the legendary festival. The prize package contains an Ang Lee Autographed Taking Woodstock Poster, The Woodstock Experience (Limited Edition Complete CD Box Set), Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music (40th Anniversary Ultimate DVD Collector’s edition), an Autographed copy of The Road To Woodstock and the Woodstock – 40 Years On: Back to Yasgur’s Farm box set. Go enter now.