Amy Speace upcoming album, "The Killer In Me," has been selected as a finalist in the 8th annual Independent Music Awards (IMA), under the Folk/Singer-Songwriter category. This is a great accomplishment for an album that's yet to be released (March 10, 2009 on Judy Collins' Wildflower Records) and we'd appreciate everyone's support and vote for her album.
More On Amy Speace:
http://www.amyspeace.com
'Automatic Doors' brings a fresh sound to the indie/alternative world and delivers a rock song that will be in your head for days. a'tris are really taking off, as evidenced by their recent winning of the Airplay Direct's 'All Things Digital Alt. Rock / College / Indie Rock' artist contest. This song is a great example of what a'tris are all about. Needless to say, 'Automatic Doors' is highly recommended.
Download a'tris' "Automatic Doors" MP3
Purchase a'tris' sophmore album Lensing on iTunes
About a'tris
Based out of Boston, MA, this foursome keeps it real and down to earth, using music as an uncontrived conduit for self-expression. "Every musician wants to feel like they're unique and doing something that's never been done before," say the members of a'tris. "But let's face it: you need to use an agreed-upon vocabulary to describe your music to others. As a musician, you have to come to terms with this as a necessity to discuss your music." Heavily influenced by the jazz, classical, and progressive rock genres, a'tris not only gives us music as a language, but also as a soundtrack to our lives. "Music and film are inherently intertwined," says Taylor. "I frequently look to film for inspiration and hope that my music has a bit of cinematic flair."
http://www.atrishq.com/
Percussionist Johannes Welsch introduces a darbuka. Filmmaker Lester Alfonso produced a beautiful video about "A Little Drum" - and some things it does! www.indie-music.com/bands/Johannes_Welsch
MusicDishTV is more than an online video channel; it is the place to find out what's happening in the music world and hear brilliant new talent before they hit the radio airwaves. Artists & bands can submit their videos at http://tv.musicdish.net.
December 10, 2008 (Indianapolis, Indiana) - Indie-Music.com, the online independent music magazine and directory, has announced the results of its Top 25 MP3s & CDs of 2008, spotlighting the best indie talent in all genres and exposing these deserving artists to a larger audience hungry for cool new music.
Winners were chosen in 2 categories: The Top 25 CDs among hundreds of independent discs reviewed by Indie-Music Staff in 2008; and the Top 25 MP3s chosen from thousands of songs uploaded and screened online this year. Criteria for judging included performance, production, and song quality.
Now in its 3rd year, Indie-Music's Top 25, announced each December, has become one of the website's most anticipated features. Artists are honored to win the coveted industry award and music fans are treated to pre-screened, guaranteed-to-please new music.
About Indie-Music.com:
One of the most respected and imitated music sites on the Internet, Indie-Music.com has been serving the Independent Music Community since 1996 with monthly Featured Artists, CD Reviews, Audio Files, Articles, and much-needed artistic recognition. The website helps artists thrive in today's competitive music industry and a offers a steady stream of great new independent music for discerning listeners.
Direct Web Link: http://www.indie-music.com/magazine
Audio Link: http://www.indie-music.com/bands/play.php?mode=radio&id=1063
SUPERSTAR TRISHA YEARWOOD SNAGS THREE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS
Big Machine Records Artist Honored With Nominations
PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR CRS-40 NEW FACES OF COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW
This Year's Artists Are Lady Antebellum, James Otto, Kellie Pickler, Chuck Wicks And The Zac Brown Band
SETH GODIN ANNOUNCED AS COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR 40 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bestselling Author And Marketing Guru Seth Godin Will Deliver The Keynote Address At The Opening Ceremonies Of Country Radio Seminar 40
AIRPLAY DIRECT'S "ALL THINGS DIGITAL COUNTRY / ALT. COUNTRY" ARTIST CONTEST 2009
Throughout The Months Of December & January, AirPlay Direct Will Be Running Our FREE To Enter "All Things Digital Country/Alt. Country" Artist Contest...
ACCLAIMED ALBUM FROM SAN FRANCISCO SINGER/SONGWRITER ELLIOT RANDALL
Elliot Randall Album "Take The Fall" To Be Re-released On Ingrooves In January...
MICHAEL PETERSON RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS 'SPIRIT OF HOPE' AWARD
Concludes U.S. Army Sponsored 'My Real Life Tour'...
AMY SPEACE GIVES TRIBUTE TO JUDY COLLINS ON 'BORN TO THE BREED'
'Born To The Breed' Is A Splendid Cover Of Judy Collins' Classic Track In Her Adaptation, Amy Speace Takes A Powerful Folk Song And Adds A Hint Of Country Flair To It...
JACKIE BRISTOW PICKED FOR SXSW INTERNATIONAL ARTIST SHOWCASE 2009
Jackie Bristow In SXSW International Artist Showcase 2009 Warms-up Austin In December With 6 Shows...
Los Angeles, CA - Well, not physically, but on his latest CD, 'Be Still', the Chicago-based gospel crooner manipulates the mixing board to sing a duet with the late King James, just as Natalie sang "Unforgettable" with her father Nat, and Hank Williams, Jr. duetted with his father Hank, Sr. on one of the latter's unreleased acetates.
The song Pringle selects for his otherworldly duet is James' "Jesus is the Best Thing," a reading of the Jim Weatherly composition originally recorded by Gladys Knight as "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me" but with more sacred covers than secular by this point. The scratchy vinyl backdrop provides the appropriate context to the interpolation of James' shout-inducing singing and Desmond's smoky baritone.
"Jesus is the Best Thing" is being made available as a free mp3 download
"'Jesus is the Best Thing' is a standout track from Desmond Pringle's eye-opening 'Be Still' album. In this song, Desmond trades vocals with the legendary James Cleveland and creates a powerful masterpiece. Interspersed with static and live crowd noise, the song starts off in intriguing fashion. When the dueling vocals kick in, the awe-inspiring experience is taken to a whole different level. This is gospel music at its finest; this is over six minutes of pure bliss!" - Eric Hartline, MusicDish
Desmond Pringle Websites:
http://www.desmondpringle.com
http://music.blackplanet.com/desmondpringle/
Rufus Cappadocia, one of the leading voices on the cello today, will be performing at Brooklyn's Ink Well as part of PLG Arts Presents Jazz on Thursday, December 11th at 8:00 PM. From the modalities of Middle Eastern, West African and pan-European folk forms to blues, rock and jazz along the way, adding elements American roots, Mediterranean textures, and Caribbean percussion for good measure, Cappadocia's effortless and natural embrace of all music is awe-inspiring.
Rufus Capadocia: PLG Arts Presents Jazz at the Ink Well
Located In Brooklyn (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
408 Rogers Ave bt. Lefferts & Sterling St.
Q train to Prospect Park, come out the back of the train, go down Lincoln 3 blocks to Rogers, turn left on Rogers.
718-675-6145 or cell 718-926-0091
Doors open at 7:30 PM
$5 Admission -- All proceeds support the performers and PLG Arts.
For more information, contact rina@plgarts.org or visit www.plgarts.org
Rufus Cappadocia has toured throughout the Americas and Europe with numerous groups and is known for his collaborations with artists from all over the world... from the Balkans to the Caribbean, from West Africa to North America. He has toured extensively with Urban Tap and The Paradox Trio. Cappadocia has just finished recording for Pest Records with Badal Roy (who played tabla with Miles Davis) and Barney Mcall (who plays piano with Gary Bartz); a Canadian release with Hugh Marsh (violin) and Bary Romberg (drums); and is currently recording a new project, Vodou Jazz Ensemble with "Bonga" Jean-Baptiste as well as a CD of unaccompanied solo cello.
After years of experimentation and practice Rufus now plays a self designed Five String Electric Cello that extends the bass range of the cello and through amplification expands the tonal possibilities of the instrument. Rufus has made a career of going where few cellists have gone before. He has appeared on CDs with Ross Daly, Kif, David Fiuczynski, The Paradox Trio, Odetta, Michael Blake, and Tamalalou. Rufus has also performed with Kasse Mady, Aretha Franklin, The Black Rock Coalition, Esma, Theodossi Spassoff, Seamus Egan, Eileen Eivers, Cheick-Tidiane Seck, Vernon Reid, and many more.
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