Saturday, October 17, 2015

19 Hundred - debut single 'Oh Boy' and first solo project for DAZE (Mausi)


'Oh Boy'is a boss dance track that will make you want to throw some shapes deep in to the night before you end up at Super Kebab in Dalston, sweaty, alone and knee deep in doner meat...' (DAZE aka Daisy Finetto, Mausi)

New Single: 19Hundred feat DAZE 'Oh Boy' Release Date: 30th October 2015
Label: Soundplate Records
Images and packshot: http://sndp.lt/xixPress
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/soundplate/19-hundred-oh-boy

"19Hundred start things off big with this hot debut track!" (Salacious Sound)

"The song is brilliant - 'Oh Boy' sounds like a hark back to early-2000s UKG, with some added bass drops thrown in for 2015-measure. Finetto's vocals sound absolutely gorgeous…" (Stagedoor FM)

"Gorgeous Debut, deep and sensual…" (Blushing Panda)

'Song of the Week' (Secret Scout)

"Ridiculously catchy" (Music News)

This deep, dark studio project crept onto Soundcloud last month with nothing but an iconic black and white image and a bootleg remix of Adele's 'Set Fire to the Rain'.

The anonymous London based duo are reluctant to give away anything which alludes to their identities: "The music industry is fucked up. Everything is disposable. We want to bring back the wonder and mystery to music..."

After picking up tens of thousands of plays in just a few weeks, Soundplate Records can finally reveal their debut original material.

The infectious, bass-lead track, 'Oh Boy', sees duo 19Hundred (styled XIX online) introduce the soulful vocals of DAZE (Daisy Finetto). This is the first release in the solo endeavour for the Italian born 24 year old who gained notoriety as the lead singer of Mausi.

'Oh Boy' received more than 30k plays since it went live on Soundcloud. And there's a string of singles to follow in the coming months.

19hundred is named after the main character (played by Tim Roth) of 1998 film 'The Legend of 1900'. The film is about the world's best piano player who is born and raised on a transatlantic ocean liner in the early 20th century. He refuses to ever leave or get off, and spends his entire life on the ship he was born. If you wanted to hear him play you had to go to him.

http://soundplate.com/must-hear-19hundred-oh-boy/

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Friday, October 16, 2015

It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!


Award-winning children's artist Lucy Kalantari returns to ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, October 31st at 10:30am to celebrate her favorite holiday with her littlest fans and families - It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!

Come in costume to sing and dance with Lucy Kalantari and her bewitching band. Be among the first to hear new songs from her next release, including "It's Halloween!" along with tunes from her award-winning album, Pockets Full of Joy. Families can enjoy Halloween-themed beverages, dive into cauldrons of Goodie Girl Cookies and design magical masks.

"From the Gilded Age cover art to the authentic Roaring Twenties musical vibe, Kalantari swiftly transported me to a radically different time and place, a sepia-toned dream filled with elegant pearl necklaces, lace dresses and carefree dancing … all while I stood in my office, in sweatpants and bedhead, in the 21st century - an outstanding feat thanks to an astounding album." -Jeff Bogle, NYC Dad's Group

Pockets Full of Joy earned a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award and was listed The Best Kids Music of 2014 by Cooper & Kid. Pockets is a collection of ukulele ditties with a 1920s flair about being a mom, love and babies.

For tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2330184

It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!
Saturday, October 31st, 2015 • 10:30am - 12:30pm
ShapeShifter Lab
18 Whitwell Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215
$10 Advance
$15 Door
(Free for children under 2)

http://www.LucyKalantari.com
http://www.LucyKalantari.com/music

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Paperplane Pursuit Jump From #35 To #30 On The Billboard Indicator Charts


The pop band Paperplane Pursuit, just recently launched their latest single, "Feel Good" in the U.S. quickly reaching chart topping success with their clever hooks and easy going vibe. The upbeat track has quickly climbed the Billboard Indicator Charts, landing at #30 this week.

Last week "Feel Good" has earned the trio instant exposure as they grabbed the #35 slot on Billboard Indicator charts, thanks to its addictive melodies and an energetic, danceable groove the song is now proudly sitting at #30 respectively. Sharing their place on the charts the band sits alongside international artists like Taylor Swift, One Direction and The Weeknd. With the band's goal of producing music that will inspire good vibes, "Feel Good" is the perfect introduction to Paperplane Pursuit's efforts. The track opens with Isaac Ravi busting out a head bopping guitar hook, while Dru Yap lays down the rhythm on drums. John O leads the track, singing smooth vocals encouraging that special someone who feels insecure. The catchy chorus goes, "It makes me feel good just to know it's you that I can turn to. Everybody knows but you." It's an infectious tune that pairs fresh sounds with the innocent charm of music from years gone by.

"It's an honor to have such a positive reception across the globe, especially considering we have produced our music independently", John O comments. "We feel like the ultimate underdogs going up against all these big names, but we're excited to do whatever it takes to reach as many people as possible." Embracing a DIY approach, the band has self-funded, self-managed, and self-produced all their work, including their music videos. Working relentlessly to craft genuine and captivating pop music, Paperplane Pursuit has had a successful run with their EP, ‘Higher'. Their fans, dubbed ‘Paperazzi', have helped propel the accompanying music videos to more than 500,000 total views on YouTube.

Paperplane Pursuit have now set their sights on the U.S. as "Feel Good" is quickly garnering an American audience for the band, as the single is being featured daily in various radio stations across the country, including several based in New York.

With a full-length album in the works, Paperplane Pursuit is ready to take their fast-growing fan base to the next level internationally. "Feel Good" is just the start for Paperplane Pursuit and the sky's the limit.

"Feel Good" and the EP "Higher" are out now on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube. Follow Paperplane Pursuit on Facebook.com/PaperplanePursuit.

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Bongo Boy Records Asia Brings New Release by Inches From Sin to Hong Kong and Other Parts Of The World


September 30, 2015, Bongo Boy Records releases Inches From Sin latest album Bridgewater Triangle in Asia on October 6, 2015.

This album includes 14 songs from songwriters Robert Brewer and Karen Holloway aka Inches From Sin.

Inches From Sin is led by Robert Brewer and Karen Holloway. Robert was raised in the beautiful hills of Hazard, Kentucky until his early teens when he moved to Elmira, NY meeting Karen Holloway at Southside High School. At fifteen, Robert Brewer and Karen Holloway began singing together in Southside High School's Concert Choir and Jazz Rock...top 12 singers from Concert Choir. During and after high school, both performed in many different bands and acts. It wasn't until the two reunited in New England to form Inches From Sin that they would really catch their stride.

Early on Robert and Karen realized that their songwriting collaboration would lead to greater success, and began to write and record original music together. Since then, they have been taking their music to new heights.

On August 8, 2015 three tracks were released in Asia on Bongo Boy Records Compilations Volume Six.

Early last year they entered the UK Songwriting contest finishing as semi-finalists in the video category with the video “Raised In The Hills”. Inches From Sin filmed their first music video, "Raised in the Hills" in Rhode Island. This music video was placed on NBCUniversal Comcast through Bongo Boy TV and was seen on National Television in The USA

In the spring of 2015 they filmed and released their second music video “Laid My Heart Out”, string arrangements performed by legendary Jonathan Yudkin, from Nashville (Kenny Rogers, Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Taylor Swift). With this song the duo finalized their album Bridgewater Triangle.

On October 6 this new full length album will be released digitally in Asia - Japan, Mainland China, Taiwan, Malaysia and other Asian countries through Bongo Boy Records Asia. Their third music video, Murder, is being filmed the same day and will also broadcast on Bongo Boy TV with National Television Distribution in The USA and International distribution in The UK and Canada via Roku later this Fall.

While living in Toronto, Canada, Robert opened for various acts such as Edgar Winter, Steppenwolf, April Wine, Teenage Head, Wild T and the Spirit, and appeared on stage with Blues Brother Dan Akroyd.

Bongo Boy Records is very excited to bring Inches From Sin's latest release into the world.

Song Titles
1. See You Again
2. Murder
3. Out Of Reach
4. Move On
5. Hold On
6. Weight Of The World
7. Laid My Heart Out
8. Be Good To Yourself
9. Suffering
10. This Ring
11. Hit It One Time
12. Come Get Me
13. 14 Daughters
14. I've Seen Better Days

Band: Inches From Sin
Web Site: www.inchesfromsin.com
Album: Bridgewater Triangle
Release date: October 6, 2015
Record Label: Bongo Boy Records, LLC
Territory: Asia
World Wide: Fall 2015
Web Site: www.bongoboyrecords.com

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

BeThisBell Selected for CMJ Music Marathon 2015


Oklahoma-based psychedelic/punk/indie rock band BeThisBell (www.bethisbell.com) is honored to announce that it has been officially chosen as a showcase performer at the esteemed and influential upcoming CMJ Music Marathon 2015 conference (http://www.cmj.com/marathon). The band was hand picked out of thousands of bands across the country and Internationally. CMJ, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is New York City's most expansive music event with a decades-long tradition of pioneering the best new music from all over the world and curating top talent in emerging culture.

BeThisBell is led by local Humboldt County, California singer/songwriter/guitarist Beth Bell (www.BethBell.rocks), a multi-talented, multi-medium trans artist whose various music releases, artist collaborations and recently published books have earned her increasing praise from critics and fans around the world. Born as a young boy named Bill in Columbus, GA, Beth grew up in the US and Europe through school, college and law school as boy. And now, as a woman, Beth is an accomplished musician with a library of diverse yet equally compelling recordings. Beth's gift as a songwriter and infectious live performances mix elements of both genders. Joining Beth as part of the BeThisBell touring band and at CMJ are Blaise Thompson (Lead Guitars, Vocals), Justin Hobart-Brown (Bass Guitars, Vocals) and Brian Rundus (Drums).

As an exclusive CMJ conference showcase artist, the band will perform at Muchmore's Brooklyn music venue (muchmoresnyc.com) on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 p.m. -10:45 p.m. The band's official CMJ artist page can be found at: https://www.cmj.com/marathon/artists-showcases.php#!programmation=artist$bethisbell/4763

Leading up to and following CMJ, the band will be performing several live dates in the Midwest stretching from the band's Oklahoma base all the way up to New York state - and back. The official CMJ Tour dates, including various additional New York area shows, are as follows:
10/10 8pm - Springfield, MO @ Nathan P Murphy's (218 S. Campbell Ave.)
10/12 7:30pm - Eaton, OH @ Taffy's (123 E. Main St.)
10/13 9pm - New Hope, PA @ John & Peter's (96 S. Main St.)
10/14 9pm - Elmhurst, NY @ Blackthorn 51 (80-12 51st Ave.)
10/15 10pm - New York, NY @ Otto's Shrunken Head (538 E 14th St.)
10/16 9pm - Lake Como, NJ @ Paul's Tavern (1705 Main St, Belmar)
10/17 10pm - Brooklyn, NY (OFFICIAL CMJ SHOWCASE) @ Muchmore's (2 Havemeyer St.)
10/21 8pm - Oklahoma City, OK @ ACM Performance Lab (329 E. Sheridan Ave.)

As part of the tour, Beth Isbell - also know as her author name of Sarah Isbell - will be promoting her two recent book releases, "The Broken Whale", a short book of highly-imaginative, vivid poetry, and her quirky illustrated children's book, "The Book of Green Goo". The following book signing dates will be interspersed with the music tour dates:
10/15 1pm - Jersey City, NJ - BOOK EVENT @ Downtown Yogurt (126 Newark Ave.)
10/18 5pm - Pittsburgh, PA - BOOK EVENT @ Biddle's Escape (401 Biddle Ave.)
10/21 1pm - Oklahoma City, OK - BOOK EVENT @ Bricktown Candy Co. (100 E California Ave.)

BeThisBell, the band, recently signed a publishing administration deal with a major publisher (Essex/David Bowie) on the strength of its first album (2014) and recent follow-up EP (2015). The band is currently recording a new album with Grammy-winning producer Trent Bell in Norman, Oklahoma. Beth Bell is a graduate of the highly-regarded Oklahoma music college The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (ACM@UCO.)

For all requests for interviews, images and/or copies of BeThisBell albums or Beth's book releases, please contact Jory White with Vesperize PR: jory@vesperize.com.

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Andy Pickford - the new CD Vanguard, Vol. 1


'Vanguard 1' is the first major solo release by Andy Pickford since 2003 and a welcome return for the enigmatic UK synth maestro. As one of the most popular of the 1990's UK 'new wave' of electronic music exponents, Andy Pickford's music is characterised by strong rhythms and sequences, and above all, melodies and themes to die for!

To state that this album is a 'stunning return' would be a huge understatement - 'Vanguard 1' is mind blowing - a selection of 11 dynamic and expertly constructed, interlinked tracks that power into the senses like a juggernaut. Full of ideas and creativity, it's utterly compelling!

As you'd expect the music is very melodic, with one memorable theme after the other demanding 'repeat play'. Sequences and rhythms are tight, imaginative and contemporary, yet they don't lose sight of Andy Pickford's EM roots, even when flirting with the chill and electronica style vocal tracks that permeate this extraordinary album.

'Vanguard 1' is the first in a trilogy of releases planned on AD Music - with '2' and '3' already recorded and awaiting release in the near future. The music featured on 'Vanguard 1' is beautifully produced and shows a maturity and expertise that will appeal to his existing fans and is sure to garner praise from the wider electronica/chill market.

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Rising Star Denny Strickland Gives Fans Their Country Fix As He Guest Hosts October 12 - 25


Rising star Denny Strickland will host two, different week-long episodes of the popular program Country Fix TV today through October 25. Fans will have multiple opportunities to catch the handsome Country singer on Angel Two / DISH TV (Monday, Tuesday), Blue Highways TV / DISH TV (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), Heartland (Monday, Friday, Sunday), Family Channel (Saturday, Sunday) and AMG (Sunday). Check your local listings for air times.

"They're just the nicest folks," Denny says of the show's crew. "They premiered my newest acoustic music video, "Waymore's Blues," in September, and then invited me to do these shows. I had a blast."

The talented vocalist is quickly building an impressive fan base with the help of two MusicRow CountryBreakout™ Chart Top 40 hits: "Swerve On," and his current single, "How Far You Wanna Go." The Arkansas native's European-only release of the Conway Twitty classic, "I'd Love To Lay You Down," recently logged four weeks at # 1 on the international HotDisc Chart. Furthering his global presence, these Country Fix episodes will air at a later date on Country TV in New Zealand.

Denny is also getting his fair share of camera time; in addition to the companion video for his current single, he has filmed a total of three acoustic music videos under the guidance of producer/director Brian Harstine (Dolly Parton, Ke$ha) as a tribute to the stars who inspired him. Other titles include a cover of the George Strait smash "Run" and Twitty's timeless "I'd Love To Lay You Down."

Currently writing and gathering songs for an upcoming CD, Strickland is also touring, and a recent show found him opening for The Kentucky Headhunters.

Fans can enjoy recent features on Denny at the following media sites: The Boot, Taste of Country, AXS.com, Digital Rodeo, Examiner.com, Country Music Matters and Roughstock.

ABOUT DENNY STRICKLAND
Denny's early career was guided by The Statler Brothers' longtime manager (and Bass player for Johnny Cash), Marshall Grant. Strickland soon found himself sharing the stage with legends Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash and George Jones. With Grant's passing in 2011, he took a brief hiatus; regrouping and re-focusing his efforts. An accomplished guitarist and keyboardist, Denny is also a former American Quarter Horse Association World Champion Western Pleasure winner (2007). Strickland still enjoys riding - on both his beloved horses and in his cherished 1968 Camaro.

Stay social with Denny at:
www.dennystrickland.com
https://www.facebook.com/DennySNation
https://twitter.com/DennySCountry
https://instagram.com/dennystrickland/

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Out Magazine & 825 Records Premiere New Kerchief Music Video & Single


While Kerchief's LP Machines and Animals bears no title track, the sophomore single "Jack London" lends a fitting summary of the entire 11-song debut. Formerly of the indie band Vanity Theft, Britt Hill cuts through with the poetically relatable and compelling edge that has grabbed the attention of critics and fans alike since the album's mid-summer release.

A dynamic composition tensely contained by its recurrent low-end hypnosis with a cumulating burst from a boundless wall of sound set the perfect tone, tying an underlying story of a creative person's journey from angst to ease. Distinguished drum patterns contributed by producer Matty Amendola, alongside Hill's experimental melodic guitar arrangements, will have audiophiles hitting the repeat button while satisfying the first-time listener with its engaging hook.

The single, joined by its accompanying music video directed by Andy Strohl, premieres on OUT Maga- zine’s website today, with a broadcast debut on THECOOLTV network to follow. Kerchief's sound, pre- viously characterized as "fortified by straightforward lyrics that still leave spaces for a listener’s imagina- tion" (by June Tunes Digest), intuited the intention behind the cinematically produced video. Unexpected twists and turns with unprecedented artful attention won't be allowed to go unnoticed.

"Jack London", slated as a firm follow-up to Kerchief’s 20 city summer tour, is sure to serve the indie rock culture of discovery and whet the appetite of any true music connoisseur.

http://www.kerchiefmusic.com

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

The Voices of Terror Self-titled EP out Now (self-released)


Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWR63ToktHc&feature=youtu.be

The Voices of Terror share their brand new self-tilted 4-track EP. Best described as alternate Hip Hop, the New Jersey pair possess a dark gritty sound that will leave you with one foot in the clouds and other on the moon.

Each track presents a hypnotic soundscape, providing an energising backdrop for deep vocals and bubbling synths throughout the EP. Together, this creates a deeply creative project.

Noting the 90s era as a major influence, The Voices of Terror’s writing and vocal skills are very much inspired by the Hard Rock, Metal and Hip-Hop scene of that period. Give this a spin, the rest will be history!

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Monday, October 12, 2015

Ev VINYLS Shares New Mixtape YAOML


http://www.audiomack.com/album/ev-vinyls/yaoml

Following on from releasing YAOML's first single "No Chill" back in August Denver based rapper Ev Vinyls has returned to present the now completed full tape that mixes enticing wordplay with heavyweight productions.

Ev Vinyls raw flows take centre stage all over this one, on a project that oozes authentic vibes, smoky beats and enticing rap tides which prove he's one to watch.

Having been making music for just over two years, Ev's presence on the mic surpasses the time he's been releasing music.

On tracks like "Only You", "No Chill" and "YAOML" Ev demonstrates a major statement of intent, demonstrating an ability to mix it up and plato to the next level. Creating music that entertains; Ev pens charismatic songs that encompass his determination and capability to continue to grow and glow!

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-TOlHDUcBzVYuZw5QJ6xA
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/EvVinyls303?fref=ts&ref=br_tf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vinyls303
Instagram: https://instagram.com/vinyls303/

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Record Label Director, Abi Jenaé shares hotly tipped new single "Crazy Love"


The much anticipated single "Crazy Love" is the debut release from singer / songwriter Abi Jenaé.

Being a Nigerian artist based in the UK, the 'musicpreneur' compliments life beyond the music, bringing her passion for songwriting to the forefront and showcasing a voice that tells countless of stories on its own.

After being heavily involved in the music industry and legal profession for some time, Abi Jenaé decided to take an unpredictable step by self-releasing all forthcoming material via her newly established record label: Afrotown Records.

Abi Jenaé's debut showcases a shimmering Afrobeats flair and heartfelt melodies, carrying reflections and observations. "Crazy Love" is an up-tempo song with a distinctive laid back vibe. Experiences and perceptions weave through the record as Abi describes and illustrates a vision of having a "Crazy Love" for this exciting debut.

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Rob Chiarelli & Kirk Franklin Mixing at Encore Studios


GRAMMY winning mix engineer Rob Chiarelli and 7x GRAMMY winner Kirk Franklin are on top of the charts with the #1 Gospel/R&B song "Wanna Be Happy" by Kirk Franklin (RCA Records/Fo Yo Soul Entertainment). The song was mixed at Encore Studios in Studio A (Burbank, CA). According to Nielsen Music, the song had 12,000 paid downloads for the week ending September 3rd and entered at #1 on the Gospel Charts. Franklin previously topped the sales list for 4-weeks in 2011 with "I Smile", also mixed by Chiarelli. "Wanna Be Happy" is currently at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Digital charts and #1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs; it is #11 on Gospel Airplay, #20 on the Adult R&B charts and #7 on Billboard's Gospel Streaming Songs, with over 162,000 U.S. streams in the first week.

TWITTER
@robchiarelli
WEBSITE
http://www.finalmix.com
FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/robchiarelli

Contact Info:
For the U.S.
Michael Mav. Mavrolas
Genuine Music Group
11271 Ventura Blvd. #225
Studio City, Ca. 91604
t.818-505-6870
f.323-848-9393
c.818-693-1000
www.genuinemusicgroup.com

For the U.K.
ATC
142 New Cavendish Street
London W1W 6YF
England
Kwame@atcmanagement.com
t.792 029 9249

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Donna Ulisse releases 9th album for Hadley Music Group


"Black train, black train … I ain't staying where I'm at," sings Donna Ulisse on the spirited opening track to Hard Cry Moon, her ninth album on the Hadley Music Group label. While the lyric addresses a woman's determination to move on from a failed relationship, Ulisse could be expressing her desire to follow her muse where it takes her. And this time around, it's back to (mostly) original material.

After a brief detour with 2013's Showin' My Roots, which consisted mainly of classic country covers that had influenced her, the four-time IBMA songwriter of the year nominee (with songs recorded by Del McCoury, Doyle Lawson, Claire Lynch and more) is back with another superb collection of originals that demonstrate her gift for believable narrative, finely wrought detail and genuine emotion. When she wraps her warm, rich voice around these songs, you know they're real to her.

Ulisse is a writer on 11 of the 12 songs, penning four on her own. Fans will recognize regular co-writers Marc Rossi, with four songs here; Rick Stanley, her husband and touring band member (and cousin of Carter and Ralph); and the award-winning Jerry Salley.

The first single, "It Could Have Been The Mandolin," recalls a blissful evening in a blossoming relationship. Ulisse did a spoof video to promote the single which is shown below. Young love is also at the forefront of "We're Gonna Find A Preacher," while the feisty "Ain't That A Pity" depicts the downside of love.

Family stories have always been a key part of Ulisse's music, and here she offers two loving tributes. "Workin' On The C & O" is a poor man's railroad tale about her maternal grandfather, who began his career as a "gandy dancer." "Papa's Garden" honors her grandfather on her dad's side, an Italian immigrant who found great joy in growing things. She lovingly dedicates the whole album to these two grandparents who made such an impression on her.

In the spine-tingling "The River's Runnin' Free," the singer stumbles upon an acquaintance in the act of some eerily suspicious behavior by the water, demands: "Are you here to lay some kind of trouble in the ground, or are you here digging trouble up?" At the other end of the emotional spectrum is "Just As Long As We're Together," a love-conquers-all promise. And the gorgeously mournful title track is the type of acoustic traditional country ballad that no one can deliver like Ulisse.

The sole cover is the country classic "Whispering Pines," a song Ulisse has long loved, and one originally made famous by Johnny Horton, her husband's all-time favorite male vocalist. Ulisse sings the chestnut like one of her own, her voice tenderly pleading for the return of her baby.

The album closes with the lullaby-like "I'll Sleep In Peace At Night" which includes Fayssoux McLean on harmony, one of Ulisse‘s vocal idols from the time she first heard her singing harmony on the early Emmylou Harris records.

Ulisse handed the production reins to six-time IBMA guitarist of the year Bryan Sutton (Hot Rize, Ricky Skaggs, Harry Connick Jr.), who also was at the board for Showin' My Roots. As on previous albums, Ulisse is surrounded by some of the top pickers in bluegrass — which is to say some of the best musicians on the planet: Casey Campbell, a member of Sutton's touring band, on mandolin; Dennis Crouch (June Carter Cash, Emmylou Harris, Diana Krall, Steve Earle) on upright bass. Stuart Duncan (Alison Krauss; James Taylor, the Goat Rodeo Sessions album with Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer) on fiddle. Scott Vestal (Dolly Parton, Doyle Lawson, Sam Bush) on banjo. Brent Truitt of the SteelDrivers engineered and mixed.

With Hard Cry Moon, Donna Ulisse offers more proof that, whether she is interpreting the work of others or her own compositions, she has earned her spot as one of bluegrass music's most captivating artists.

The album is available at Amazon, iTunes, CDBaby, County Sales and many other online stores.

http://www.donnaulisse.com

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