Talented Hip-hop Act, Jon Clawd, Announces The Release Of His First Body Of Works Titled "Fried Fish And Moonshine"

Jon Clawd is a talented hip hop artist that is looking to make a name for himself in the industry by treating lovers of good music to captivating and melodious sounds and lyrics. Known for his characteristic infusion of the soulful sound of trap hip-hop into a sonic self-portrait, Clawd released "Clawd Have Mercy," a few months back where he worked with Grammy-nominated producer, Majid "Chi" Hasan at the console.



Clawd has gained a reputation for effortlessly spitting tight, streamlined verses, which was again replicated in the single produced by Hasan. "Clawd Have Mercy" is unlike the usual trap music, and it is no wonder it has recorded great success in a relatively short while. Most recent Jon Clawd just dropped a brand new video titled "All My Life."



After an adventurous journey across several paths, Clawd has come back to his first love - making good music, arriving as a complex and multifaceted modern artist. His amazing blend of soul, work and originality have helped him to carve a niche for himself in the entertainment world, a feature that remains evident in his recently released project - Fried Fish and Moonshine.



Clawd aims to take trap music to an unprecedented height, backed by RnB/hip-hop field, Rich Mogul.



In addition to providing thought-provoking music to the world, Clawd has also shown his versatility and creativity in motion pictures, as he is also currently working on his emerging web series Little Town, Big Trouble, an on-going project that he helps write, cast, film, and direct. This is in addition to his single titled "Jemmi Kemmil."



Unique combining rigid discipline and dazzling talent on display, the entertainer has been described by many as the missing innovator in the world of trap music and probably the first inductee to its own hall of fame.



Jon Clawd is not looking rest on his hoax as he is currently on a promotional tour to push "Fried Fish and Moonshine" and recently launched out the visuals. He is also looking to make 2019 an amazing year for himself and lovers of music worldwide as he gears up for the 1st quarter of 2019 with his follow up EP entitled Fine Baby.



The music industry and the world as a whole can only sit back and watch Jon Clawd do what he knows how to do best - entertain.



Videos:

Jon Clawd - All My Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdD0z5J1mGQ



Jon Clawd - Clawd Have Mercy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRKig7Nl3RU



Itunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fried-fish-and-moonshine-ep/1440239190


http://www.jonclawd.com

Esoteric Recordings To Release BE-BOP DELUXE "SUNBURST FINISH" 3CD/1DVD Limited Edition Deluxe Boxed Set - November 23, 2018

Esoteric Recordings is proud to announce the release of a new re-mastered four disc deluxe expanded boxed set limited edition (comprising 3 CDs and a DVD) of SUNBURST FINISH the legendary 1976 album by BE-BOP DELUXE.



Recorded in the Autumn of 1975 at Abbey Road studios (with some sessions also taking place at AIR studios in London), SUNBURST FINISH was the third album by Be-Bop Deluxe and the first to feature the line-up of BILL NELSON (vocals, guitars, keyboards), CHARLIE TUMAHAI (bass, vocals), ANDY CLARK (keyboards) and SIMON FOX (drums). It was also the first BE-BOP DELUXE album to be co-produced by BILL NELSON and JOHN LECKIE. An album of immense musical inventiveness and creativity, SUNBURST FINISH was one of the finest albums of its era, a perfect cohesion of ten classic songs written by BILL NELSON (featuring his highly imaginative guitar playing) and a stylized and striking artwork package. Featuring such classic material as "Heavenly Homes", "Crying to the Sky", "Sleep that Burns", "Life in the Air Age", "Crystal Gazing" and "Blazing Apostles", the album also spawned the hit single "Ships in the Night" and launched BE-BOP DELUXE as one of the major breakthrough acts of 1976.



This expanded reissue has been newly re-mastered from the original master tapes and features an additional 39 bonus tracks drawn from a stunning new 5.1 surround sound & stereo mixes from the original multi-track tapes by award winning engineer Stephen W. Tayler, previously unreleased out-takes from the album sessions, a BBC Radio "In Concert" performance from January 1976, a rare John Peel Show session from February 1976 (unavailable on CD for over twenty years), along with an unissued and previously unreleased 1976 Harvest Records promotional video for "Ships in the Night" and a session for BBC TV's "Old Grey Whistle Test" show from January 1976.



Another highlight of this limited edition boxed set is the lavishly illustrated 68-page book with many previously unseen photographs and an essay of recollections by Bill Nelson. Additionally, the set includes a facsimile of the 1976 SUNBURST FINISH tour programme, postcards and a replica poster. This special deluxe limited edition boxed set of SUNBURST FINISH is a fitting tribute to a fine band, the creative vision of Bill Nelson and a wonderful album.



Released November 23, 2018.



DISC ONE:

SUNBURST FINISH

THE ORIGINAL STEREO MIX RE- MASTERED:

1. FAIR EXCHANGE

2. HEAVENLY HOMES

3. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT

4. CRYING TO THE SKY

5. SLEEP THAT BURNS

6. BEAUTY SECRETS

7. LIFE IN THE AIR AGE

8. LIKE AN OLD BLUES

9. CRYSTAL GAZING

10. BLAZING APOSTLES



BONUS TRACK

11. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT (SINGLE VERSION) A-SIDE OF SINGLE



DISC TWO:

SUNBURST FINISH

THE 2018 STEREO MIX:

1. FAIR EXCHANGE (NEW STEREO MIX)

2. HEAVENLY HOMES (NEW STEREO MIX)

3. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT (NEW STEREO MIX)

4. CRYING TO THE SKY (NEW STEREO MIX)

5. SLEEP THAT BURNS (NEW STEREO MIX)

6. BEAUTY SECRETS (NEW STEREO MIX)

7. LIFE IN THE AIR AGE (NEW STEREO MIX)

8. LIKE AN OLD BLUES (NEW STEREO MIX)

9. CRYSTAL GAZING (NEW STEREO MIX)

10. BLAZING APOSTLES (NEW STEREO MIX)



PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BONUS TRACKS

11. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT (FIRST VERSION)

12. BEAUTY SECRETS (FIRST VERSION)

13. THE MYSTERY DEMO

14. CRYSTAL GAZING (ALTERNATE VOCAL VERSION)

15. CRYING TO THE SKY (FIRST VERSION)

16. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT (ALTERNATE VOCAL VERSION)



DISC THREE:

BBC RADIO RECORDINGS

1. LIFE IN THE AIR AGE (LIVE)

2. SISTER SEAGULL (LIVE)

3. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT (LIVE)

4. MAID IN HEAVEN (LIVE)

5. THIRD FLOOR HEAVEN (LIVE)

6. BLAZING APOSTLES (LIVE)



BBC RADIO ONE "IN CONCERT" 15TH JANUARY 1976

7. CRYING TO THE SKY (BBC JOHN PEEL SESSION)

8. PIECE OF MIND (BBC JOHN PEEL SESSION)

9. BLAZING APOSTLES (BBC JOHN PEEL SESSION)

BBC RADIO ONE "JOHN PEEL SHOW" SESSION 10th FEBRUARY 1976



DISC FOUR: DVD

SUNBURST FINISH

THE NEW 5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX, NEW 96 KHZ / 24-BIT STEREO MIX AND 96 KHZ / 24-BIT ORIGINAL STEREO MIX

1. FAIR EXCHANGE (5.1 SURROUND MIX)

2. HEAVENLY HOMES (5.1 SURROUND MIX)

3. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT (5.1 SURROUND MIX)

4. CRYING TO THE SKY (5.1 SURROUND MIX)

5. SLEEP THAT BURNS (5.1 SURROUND MIX)

6. BEAUTY SECRETS (5.1 SURROUND MIX)

7. LIFE IN THE AIR AGE (5.1 SURROUND MIX)

8. LIKE AN OLD BLUES (5.1 SURROUND MIX)

9. CRYSTAL GAZING (5.1 SURROUND MIX)

10. BLAZING APOSTLES (5.1 SURROUND MIX)



BONUS VIDEO MATERIAL

1. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT (OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST)

2. FAIR EXCHANGE (OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST)

BBC TV "OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST" SESSION 13TH JANUARY 1976

3. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT (UNRELEASED PROMO VIDEO) 1976 HARVEST RECORDS UNISSUED PROMOTIONAL VIDEO



To pre-order BE-BOP DELUXE SUNBURST FINISH 3CD/1DVD Limited Edition Deluxe Boxed Set:

https://www.amazon.com/Sunburst-Finish-BE-BOP-DELUXE/dp/B07GRM8SQ7



Also Available As a 2CD Expanded & Remastered Edition



Bill Nelson's official website: www.billnelson.com



Press inquiries (North America): Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (US), glassonyonpr@gmail.com


http://www.esotericrecordings.com

Cinq Music Partners With Rock Group TRAPT, Drops New Single

Indie distributor, label and publisher Cinq Music has partnered with Multi-Platinum American rock band TRAPT to release a new single with visionary rapper An0maly. The signing and new song were announced by Cinq Senior VP of A&R Marcus Spence. Titled, COME TOGETHER, the single, along with accompanying video will be available Friday, November 16 on all major digital music outlets. TRAPT's previous label was Warner Bros.



"TRAPT is an uncompromising rock band embraced by millions of fans in these tense and anxious times," says Spence. "Their song catalog is strong and passionate, yet always full of reflection. The band's inspiring lyrics and powerful message promote positive change through music. I'm so excited to make them my first project at Cinq." TRAPT is probably best known for their 2002 hit ‘Headstrong,' which topped the Billboard rock chart and peaked in the Top 20 of the Billboard 200.



According to TRAPT founder and frontman Chris Taylor Brown, the new song COME TOGETHER is a unifying anthem for the US, and possibly the world. "Come Together is all about love and positivity," says Brown. I am tired of the hate, division, and negativity in America. I wanted to make a song that would hopefully unite and help the great American society at large. Adds An0maly, "This song is aimed at reminding people that regardless of their skin color, religion, or political beliefs, life would be better for all of us if we stop being so divisive, nasty and stubborn."



About Cinq:

Cinq Music is a technology driven distributor, record label and rights management company. Cinq's repertoire has won four Grammy awards, dozens of Gold and Platinum RIAA certifications, numerous number one chart positions on the Latin Urban and Tropical Billboard charts and was nominated for Latin Rhythm Label of The Year at the 2016 Latin Billboards. http://www.cinqmusic.com. Cinq Music is a GoDigital Media Group company http://www.godigitalmg.com


http://www.cinqmusic.com

Smooth Gospel Artist LARRY CRAIG Drops Single To Radio

Smooth Gospel Artist LARRY CRAIG reflects his passion for Gospel music and his love for Christ in his new single "No Greater Love." He sings of the unchanging faithfulness of God's love for us and declares the power of the Word infused in God-ordained songs.



Larry Craig has spent a lifetime in music, singing professionally since he was 16 years old. Born and raised in Toledo, OH Larry showed his talents at an early age and was heavily influenced by the music of the church and the Motown sound.



Throughout the 1980's and the 1990's Larry was a member of the contemporary gospel group Proverbs Ministry and worked with some of the leading names in contemporary gospel music including Bebe and Cece Winans, Tremaine Hawkins, Esther Smith and many others.



Sensing a call from God in his heart for a deeper involvement in ministry Larry was ordained an elder in his church, The Straight Gate Ministry in Detroit, MI, and is now a minister of the gospel. In 2000 Larry's wife of 27 years, Laverne, passed away after a lengthy illness leaving behind Larry and their three children. After a deep and continuous time of prayer Larry felt a call from God to take his music ministry to a higher level.



Larry began writing songs that depicted his life experiences and how they intersected with God's love. Now remarried to his current wife Kathy he has focused songwriting and is excited about the new music that has come from his pen.



No expense has been spared to bring about a world class production with superior musicians performing on Larry Craig's latest EP by the same title. Larry's strong and powerful voice delivers with passion and commitment a message of hope through a vibrant eclectic mix of pop, soul, and R&B sounds.



If you like the "Motown Sound" for which Detroit is famous then you will love Larry Craig's smooth vocals that deliver a strong message of God's love.



Single serviced to radio by TMA Media Group / Play MPE.



LARRY CRAIG ONLINE:

Website: http://www.LarryCraigMusic.com

Facebook: @LarryCraigMusic

Twitter: @MelodyManLarry



MANAGEMENT

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http://larrycraigmusic.com/media/No-Greater-Love.mp3

Tony Carlucci & Dynamic Destony Releases New LP "A New Day"

Dynamic Destony has just released their hard-hitting, exciting and energetic LP called "A New Day" which is available on all digital platforms.

This latest offering takes you on a high-energy journey of electronic dance fused rhythms, which are sure to get you moving to the beat. Listed on the album is also 'A New Day' song- The fast paced dance tune has glimpses of euro-pop dance, infused into a pumping beat. It also features strong prominent, impressive vocals, on both parts (Rosanna and Tony).

When listening to the new LP, you can hear a mixture of different dance eras of music. Not only that, other influences are often introduced too- 80's styles can often be heard, amongst trance hints, combined with harder techno beats too.

"A NEW DAY" is an LP which is sure to excite any house music fan. Its blend of styles and genres takes you on a journey into the depths of trance & EDM music. We feel it could also catch the attention and be appealing to those new to the scene too.

選 was Made For Loving You' has more of an 80's influence and includes a scorching electric guitar solo, the mixture is quite broad, yet it still possesses a fast dance vibe. Dynamic Destony has definitely put their own stamp on that remix. That's not the only track to feature guitar either, Burning Up The Dance Floor has a funky blues type sound, put together with a fast moving beat.

Striking a great balance, The LP manages to deliver hard beats, yet doesn't leave you tired. Infused into the whole project, its balanced nicely with popular samples of music, instantly familiar to your ears. In a way this counter-balances the heavier parts, giving a great high energy feel.

The 'A New Day LP' should appeal to a wide range of music fans, because it showcases many different styles and genres and it's mixed into a popular dance style. There's also a diversity of speed on the album too, with a slower ballad called Stars In Your Eyes- This offers a good balance, with a slower number. Whilst the song Orlando has a Spanish type of sound and style.

About:

DynamicDestony is a group that makes energetic and pulsating electronic dance music. They cover all styles of dance music and fuse it into their own unique sound.

When you delve a little more into Tony Carlucci's background, you can see that he boasts a wide range of credentials, not only in music but other artistic avenues too; this surely accounts to his impressive ability to create his own music productions, and sound.

Singer/Songwriter, Keyboardist, Saxophonist, Producer, Composer, Remixer and Actor, Tony Carlucci was born and raised in NewJersey and has been creating music since the age of 3. Tony's wide range of musical performance and knowledge allow his original songs to be heard in various genres and styles. Tony is an ASCAP Member and SongWriter's Hall Of Fame Member. He has won the ASCAP PLUS Songwriting Award for the last nine years.

http://www.jango.com/music/tonycarlucci&dynamicdestony
http://www.soundcloud.com/tonycarlucci

John Keenan Taking It To The Next Level

John Keenan Returns Ready To Take It All To The Next Level - Late Bloomer Releasing Oct 12th.

With that good-good rhythmic & melodic signature flow & stylistic sound that can't be duplicated - rapper John Keenan is back to revitalize Rap with fresh energy & big hooks on his fourth self-produced Hip-Hop album Late Bloomer. Representing his best music to-date, the young mogul has surrounded himself with talent to bring the new songs on Late Bloomer to life, including impressive guest-stars like Empress and Venessa Mendez, to the mixing & mastering provided by the legendary Robert Rebeck.

Leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the attention to detail and high-quality sound of John's latest material, he flexes his innate charisma & charm on the mic over stunning mixes of music that fuse Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop into one irresistible experience designed to be turned all the way up. Ready to take his career to the next level & turn Late Bloomer into the frontrunner on charts & playlists around the globe, Keenan's got a whole set of wild videos coming out to support his innovative cuts & reach an entirely new audience of fans out there looking for the ultimate in entertainment. Officially released on October 12th, 2018 - John Keenan might be a Late Bloomer, but it's clear that his time has truly arrived through the incredible amount of heart & soul he's put into every beat & every bar of his latest record.

http://www.johnkeenanonline.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGSpueEtvg4

Royale - Playground (Single)

Royale has a brand new Hip Hop release, "Playground" on Casanova Records that is sure to be a Fall/Winter hit in 2018.



Maryland, Casanova Records ® recording artist, Royale ®, released his new single, entitled "PLAYGROUND". The single produced by Royale from Casanova Records ® . Royale is not new to emceeing, Royale’s history dates back to 1999 with the release of feature on the group Lost Factor album. "Who U Roll Wit-… (C.A.S.A.N.O.V.A.)", NO L’S, WORKIN', ATTRACTIVE, WIN, BILLBOARD, and AVENUE.



"Playground" (single) is a captivating bouncy tune about being the underdog to becoming the highlight. It's a bouncy, happy, carefree, cool and ambitious song with a cool, cocky, dance party and club theme. The song was mixed by Isaac Breslau and mastered by 3x Grammy Award winner Pete Novak. Executive Producer by Ed Afonso.



209,332 DJ's Voted



94,211 Votes - It's A Hit!

72,436 Votes - I Like It!

42,020 Votes - It's OK

347 Votes - I'm Not Sure

318 Votes - It's Not My Style



Charting for 6 weeks on the record pool.



#19 ⬆️ 10 Slots on Top-50 Urban/Hip Hop Chart 9/16/2018

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New Entry #41 on Top-50 Urban Hip-Hop chart 8-16-2018

New Entry #24 on Top-50 Indie Chart 8-16-2018



Thanks to all the DJs and Music Executives!!!



Radio MD, PD, OM, Curators get your copy from PLAYMPE OR YANGAROO, Inc. DMDS. You can also request a copy directly from us.



Check out the single at http://smarturl.it/RoyalePlayground

Make A Wish With Catherine Duc's 'Stargazing' Remix Of Ben Hobbs' 'Blind To You'

BEN HOBBS is a South London singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose sound been compared to Chris Martin meets Sting with nu-80s sensibilities. He is influenced by great pop artists including David Bowie, The Police, The Weeknd and CHVRCHES.

Ben has received coverage from notable media outlets such as Billboard, USA Today and BULLETT and has been featured on Spotify's New Music Friday playlists with over 6 million Spotify plays. He has toured with Alex Clare and will be supporting Bright Light Bright Light.

The original version of 'Blind to You' is a modern take on 80s pop with catchy hooks and lush arrangements and harmonies. Catherine Duc's 'Stargazing' Remix takes the song into the EDM realm with club-friendly Future Bass vibes in the style of The Chainsmokers, Marshmello and Flume.

Catherine is a GRAMMY nominated composer, multi-instrumentalist and remixer who has remixed songs for The Corrs, XYLØ and Paloma Rush.

The remix was mastered GRAMMY nominated engineer Gene Grimaldi who has mastered songs for artists such as Lady Gaga and Lana del Rey.

ARTIST WEBSITES
Ben Hobbs: http://www.BenHobbs.co.uk
Catherine Duc: http://www.CatherineDuc.com
http://open.spotify.com/album/7BMy6v4hVq89aCe6QWJ0b2

Asian Pop Queen Celest Releases Debut English Single/Video "I Got Him"

First taste for North American & European pop music fans of "Most Captivating Voice in Singapore"

Career highlights so far include:

- Over 65 million streams on Chinese music services
- 20+ international film & television projects
- Voted one of the "Top 100 most beautiful women in the world"
- Has appeared on the cover of dozens of magazines worldwide (Vogue, Elle)

The video, directed by Phil Kluba (Justin Nozuka, MONOWHALES, Command Sisters), was filmed in Ontario's Kawartha Lakes region, and aims to capture the waning days of summer, complete with jet-skis, male swimsuit models, and a watergun fight.

The song was co-written and produced in Toronto by Omar Martinez (Justin Bieber), co-produced with Max Roach (Shawn Hook, Kardinal Offishall, Serena Ryder), mixed by Chris Anderson (Justin Bieber, The Backstreet Boys, Selena Gomez), and mastered by two-time Grammy winner Robert Hadley (Journey, Nine Inch Nails, Ray Charles, Dixie Chicks).

Celest says:

"The confidence of a woman is fun & full of vitality. Loving yourself brings Love ❤️"

Bio:

Born on Christmas Day, Singapore-born, Toronto-based Celest (張玉華) is a singer, songwriter, supermodel and actress. From singing for Singapore during the Beijing 2008 Olympic opening ceremonies, to television and film projects in Taiwan & China, to a NYC girl group managed by punk impresario Malcolm McLaren, to gracing the cover of dozens of magazines worldwide, Celest's globe-spanning career is an ongoing story of what can be created by a mix of hard work, talent and a harmonious balance of inner and outer beauty.

Released via ArtistHQ / Believe.

For media inquiries/downloads please contact:
Kun (Eric) Xiong [熊堃]
work@celestchong.com

http://celestmusic.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSIxvLV0nwk

Listen: Darquise Explores The Art Of The Beak Up In His Debut Single "I Say One"

Afrobeats meets Calypso, Pop, R&B and Hip-Hop in the genre blurring I Say One, the lead single for Singer/Rapper Darquise's his EP "A Date With Lucy"

The love song, transverses a desperate need for a lovers commitment, finally saying goodbye, searching for new love, expression of the failures of the relationship and reconciliation.

Produce by Flashbeats(Alex Isaak), whose credits include Trey Song and Chris Brown, I Say One, is heavily influenced by an afro-carribean theme but the Singer/Rapper mixes it up with light pop vocals, R&B harmonies and a comparable rap.

I Say One was first released in 2016 but the singer found it difficult, though he had management at the time, managing his career, grad school and dealing with management issues. It was decided that all music would be pulled and postponed for this and other business reasons.

A video was still released for I Say One.

I Say One was re-released official on April 4th to all platforms.

Darquise born, Jack Lee Darquisé Henmy IV, is a singer, songwriter, rapper, producer originating from Houston, TX currently residing on the Treasure Coast, Fort Pierce, Florida.

https://www.facebook.com/darquise
http://audiomack.com/song/darquis/i-say-one-1

Rick Vines Debut Release "So Happy!"

"It gives me the strength to say... what do you know about it anyway" -­‐Rick Vines, "Secrets"



Songwriter Rick Vines strives for energy. He lives for the energy of the song, evoked by its meaning and its story. He cherishes the undefined, unpredictable beauty when people join together to create a moment, timeless in sound. And with his debut record So Happy, he realizes into tangible form his own energy poured forth into a

selection of ten songs that speak the truth.



He set out to make a record with wide appeal, not necessarily demanding of the listener's full attention. But should one choose to tune in and listen closely, one would find meaning and significance in the melody and lyrics. In this respect, So Happy succeeds.



The ten track album is clean and polished, but not so much as to dehumanize the sound. Recorded at IV Labs studio in Chicago (notable output from IV includes jam rock Umphrey's McGee, soul singer Cole DeGenova, and hip-­‐hop band Sidewalk Chalk) the record treats themes diverse and far-reaching, from self-referential social criticism and light-­‐hearted mocking to deeply personal stories of loss, faith, love and redemption. This range also expressed in the multiplicity of genres that appear here is juxtaposed with a consistent sonic palette, giving the record a cohesive and listenable character.



The record begins with the title track "So Happy," featuring Bassist Tadd Santos' driving bass line, pop style handclaps and a vocal performance reminiscent of an uplifting REM tune. But the happy go lucky sound masks the lyrical content, a commentary on selfie culture. The way we present ourselves on social media isolates us from one another, and even ourselves. How much time do we spend staring at smiling faces, erroneously assuming that the grass is really greener? How often do we tailor our own images so that someone else assumes the same? Examining the twisted hypocrisy of consumer culture, Vines accompanies this theme of isolation with "Giant Can Of Beans," employing this contrast of sonic style and lyrics: the sound is whimsical with washes of guitar and keyboard accompanied by melodic interjections from lead guitar. Still we keep "our doors locked tight." Vines uses his experience to craft a way of looking at the world, both thankful for the comforts of house and home while critical of the effacement that comes with that life.



To create So Happy Vines was joined by an all star cast of studio musicians with considerable accomplishments in their own right. Each gets time to shine. Guitarist Chris Siebold stands out on the Allman Brothers styled blues rock track treatment of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock" where his thick tone and searing licks cut through the driving rhythm beds filled out with the Hammond B3 organ. His more sophisticated side shows up on the jazz ballad "Nights Like This," evoking Jim Hall or Barney Kessel with a classic archtop guitar sound alongside pianist Dave Gordon's chordal support. Drummer Gerald Dowd (holding a longtime post with prolific country singer-­‐songwriter Robbie Fulks) is heard in full force on the classic rock tune "D'Lila."



All of these elements are seamlessly woven under the direction of producer Anne Heaton. Vines reached out to Anne with his catalog of work in 2016. She weighed in on song and studio selection, as well as arranging, tracking, and even composing and performing original vocal parts. "In my heart of hearts I'm a collaborator," she says of her style, which often gives "more leeway to explore and break rules." Her presence is powerful on the lush vocal arrangements at the end of "I Can't Breathe," Vines' tribute to the tragedy of Eric Garner's choking death at the hands of New York City police officers. From the perspective of Garner, Vines sings "tell my wife and kids, I'm doing it for them." With a wife and child of his own (whose struggles and stories appear in the semi-autobiographical "Making My Way") Garner's death strikes close to home.



This debut record brings a heavy dose of disillusionment and self-deprecation, tempered by humor and hopefulness.



At times the record is sincere, personal, and deeply sensitive. Other times it is acerbic and incisive. Perhaps it is the force of years that allows for this double‐edged introspection. But this music can speak to song lovers anywhere, of any age. Some will nod in understanding or shake their heads in commiseration. Others may learn or be called to think about the world differently. Some may just sway back and forth while doing the dishes. "So Happy" is vital and important for all these contexts,


http://www.heymanrecords.com

http://bit.ly/2n2VwuE

Gulf Coast Group Johnny John & The Schemin' Dreamers Release Debut Powerhouse AOR EP

The new release, Let There Be Drums! from brand new Gulf Coast recording project Johnny John and the Schemin' Dreamers proudly goes against the music trends of modernity.



The brainchild of drummer Johnny Harrelson, featuring Florida guitarist Joe Pizzolato, bassist Adrian Howland, keyboardist Cody Collum and veteran Organist Red Young (Eric Burdon, Linda Ronstadt, Freddy Fender); Engineered by Rick Hirsch (Wet Willie, Greg Allman, Bonnie Bramlett), Mixed and Mastered by Jack Miele (Blues Traveler, John Oates); Let There Be Drums! is an exhibition of progressive musicianship.



Fans of Gary Moore, Cozy Powell, Frank Marino, and Jeff Beck will certainly enjoy this record.



The burning question for such a release is why? Drummer-Producer Johnny Harrelson states that:



"Initially I wanted to put something out that said this kind of music is still viable and worth doing. I wanted this to be a testament to the musicianship of the era.



Yet, there are many other reasons too. It was worth letting everyone know that there are some good young players here on the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast. We were very privileged to have Rick Hirsch agree to engineer it. His insights from the era we touched on were primary. He is a primary source! We were very excited to work with him.



I also wanted to reach an under-served audience. We still hear songs like Led Boots on the radio; so there are still folks out there who like this music. This release has a lot to with the reverence and respect for the guys who made this music famous. If a few guys in their 20s and 30s can bring it to a grassroots audience, so much the better. That's how things get started. We need more musicians making music like this.



Most importantly, this is my first release and I wanted to begin with what I know best. Playing the drums."





Let There Be Drums! is available on all music platforms and on 10" vinyl.


https://johnnyjohnmusic.com

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyJ9HQxmKlByDD0ZQAbdVqF46jg-CvYPd

Brandon Bonine Announces Launch Of Much Anticipated Debut Album "WARRANTED WORRIES"

Singer-songwriter Brandon Bonine announced the release of his upcoming debut album WARRANTED WORRIES for Friday, April 27, 2018. The Roots-Rock artist's highly anticipated debut album is now available for pre-order on iTunes & Amazon beginning today.

"It's finally here! So thrilled to announce the release of my debut album WARRANTED WORRIES for April 27th," says newcomer Brandon Bonine. "This collection of songs represents my journey of where I have come from and where I am going. I hope fans will enjoy this musical ride with me."

Bonine is a protégé of iconic Grammy guitarist Pat Metheny. His soulful and raw acoustic sound often draws comparisons with John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. His jazz/blues/rock infused Americana style has similarities with the Avett Brothers.

Bonine recently released the music video for his third single, "Only With You" directed by Diego Cruz from the upcoming debut album. View the current video on Brandon Bonine's VEVO channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4flDB4vT-Y It's a beautiful visual story for the sexy single – and the perfect summer song!

Brandon is establishing himself as one of Detroit's top indie jazz guitarists performing house concerts & gigs as well as building a following as a songwriter - even collaborating with YOUNG RJ of Slum Village (J Dilla, 50 Cent).

The new album WARRANTED WORRIES was recorded at Big Sky Recording Studio, and was written and produced by Brandon Bonine. The album is now available for pre-order from Midwestern Heartbreak Records via iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon.

Official WARRANTED WORRIES Track Listing:
1. Warranted Worries
2. Remember My Name
3. Only With You
4. Molt
5. Love to Love
6. Valentine
7. The Way You Move
8. Heartache
9. 24

Upcoming Tour Dates – Brandon Bonine
May 5 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark – Album Release Party
May (day) - Nashville – (Venue)
May 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – (Venue)

Weblinks: www.BrandonBonine.com/ www.facebook.com/brandonbonine/
www.twitter.com/brandonbonine/ www.instagram.com/theofficialbrandonbonine/
www.soundcloud.com/brandonbonine

About Brandon Bonine
Born and raised in the shadow of the Motor City, Brandon Bonine found music early on in life. Probably first hearing Teddy Pendergrass and Aaron Copland in his diaper, it was hard for him not to feel the infectious groove. First picking up the guitar at the age of 11, he spent hours learning from the jazz cats of his dad's record collection, idolizing the poster of Slash on his wall. He was rejected from music school, but that didn't stop him. Throughout college he divided his time between jazz gigs and DJing parties, often trading meals to build up his record and coffee collection. He finds inspiration from Pat Metheny, whom he's studied under, Townes Van Zandt, John Mayer, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. After college he hooked up with YOUNG RJ of Slum Village(J Dilla, 50 Cent) and began crafting his next body of work. Halfway inspired by his life events and trying to capture that feeling of driving on a dirt road after having one too many espressos. To capture the vibe he was headed for, he teamed up with RJ RICE (producer; Poe, Pet Shop Boys) and formed a band with DANA DAVIS (Aretha Franklin, Byron Cage) and CHRISTON MASON (TLC, Phillip Phillips). Go hit those like buttons and hop on the groovy train, with a little bit of good Midwestern heartbreak. Stay up to date with Brandon at BrandonBonine.com

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'Cloud Walking' With Aspiring Florida Emcee Etoc

After releasing a string of buzzing tracks on Soundcloud with over 25.000 plays in a short period of time, Orlando based rapper Etoc dropped his brand new song " Cloud Walk Kids" via his indie label Music of Etoc.

"I wrote the song 'Cloud Walk Kids' while riding shotgun in my buddies car. This song embodies a night whipping through the city having a good and fun time. I believe it's my best record so far so make sure to check it out," Etoc proudly explained.

Known for his incredible microphone skills and catchy songs, the talented Florida rhymespitter is on the rise of becoming a household name in the rap game. He is confident, bold, artistic and creative. His clever lyricism, magnetic delivery and efficient wordplay has earned him acclaim among many Hip-Hop aficionados from around the world.

Experimental and in depth is what best describes his music and authenticity is the key to Etoc's current success. Instead of boring bubble gum rap, you hear a true emcee speaking his mind. His rap style is relatable and experimental. He doesn't create cookie cutter radio songs. Instead, he concentrates on producing passionate songs from his heart and soul.

Support real Hip-Hop, support Etoc!

http://www.yo-pr.com
https://soundcloud.com/etocmusic/cloud-walk-kids

BWH Music Group Releases Hottest Album Of The Summer

You don't have to go the ocean to hear the best songs this summer. BWH Music Group's 'That Summer, Vol. 1, by Various Artists' features 15 songs by award-winning and internationally acclaimed independent artists in multiple genres that fans of independent music will love.

Big-league indie artists on the album include: Skinny Fresh, Coastal Club, C.K. & The Rising Tide, Frank Migliorelli and The Dirt Nappers, Ed Roman, Jeremy Parsons, Cole, Nina Amelio, Jenny Vinatieri, Erick Blu, 0 hype feat. Chris Chand, AntoineRNB, Natalie Jean and Levi Moore, Luna Keller, and The BeeKeepers.

About the Artists:

Track 1: "All I Need" - Winner of Emergenza (Switzerland), Skinny Fresh is on the rise with salient lyrics, impressive flows, diversified beats and a new interpreted, millennial-flavored boom bap that has landed him on the watch-list of several labels. Skinny Fresh was discovered by Ives Irie of Delinquent Habits. Impressed by the skill and passion of the young Swiss lyricist, Ives Irie added Skinny Fresh to the Delinquent Habits European album tour. As the opening act, Skinny Fresh won over fans around the world.

Track 2: "Make It By"- This Queen City quartet of indie surf rockers was formed in 2016 by a group of friends looking to blend indie rock and pop with a dash of surf music. The name Coastal Club was inspired by the group's best memories of spending time at the beach with friends and family. While based in landlocked Ohio, there is a longing for the coast found in their romantic beach tunes. Their fun, reminiscent sound falls somewhere between bands like Hippo Campus and Vampire Weekend. Coastal Club released their self-titled debut EP in 2017.

Track 3: "Friends" - The Huffington Post states "Flach's songs and his voice are mesmerizing. You have to listen." Driven by his fresh fusion of alt-country, indie rock and Americana, Hudson Valley, NY singer-songwriter C.K. Flach's insightful and provocative solo debut album ‘Empty Mansions' earned C.K. & The Rising Tide significant accolades, radio rotation and coveted festival slots.

Track 4: "Baby Put A Dress On" - Frank Migliorelli has garnered airplay across American radio while touring both domestically and internationally. In 2017, he was awarded honorable mention in the nationally renowned American Songwriter Magazine Competition. Frank Migliorelli and The Dirt Nappers have been hailed has "undoubtedly talented musicians who write classic, timeless songs flavored with pop, rock and roots that you'll want to listen on repeat." (Indie Spoonful)

Track 5: "Red Omen" - Ed Roman is an Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist from Shelburne, Ontario. Blurring the lines between pop, rock, folk, and country music genres, Ed's uniquely crafted songs have received regular rotation on more than 100 terrestrial radio stations across North America and more than 400 stations worldwide. Ed is a 2014 Artists Music Guild Award Nominee, a 2014 International Music and Entertainment Association Award Winner, a two-time 2015 IMEA Award nominee, a 2015 and 2016 Josie Show Awards nominee, an Akademia Awards Winner and a two-time Indie Music Channel Award winner.

Track 6: "Burn This House Down" - Born in San Antonio, Texas, Jeremy Parsons grew up soaking in the sounds of the Lone Star state's dance-hall music. Today, he tours stateside and internationally captivating audiences with his homegrown music, genuine personality, unique humor and a heart-felt love for his art. Jeremy is a Jersey Shore Film Festival nominee, a NCCC Film Festival finalist and a 2018 Josie Music Award nominee.

Track 7: "If I'm Really" - Cole is an up and coming indie-pop singer-songwriter/recording artist/performer and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, ukulele and keys). She collaborated with a stellar team to release her debut self-titled album followed by her release of "Two Faced" which was co-written with Jenn Rykert. "Two Faced" was selected as a semi-finalist in the 2017 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) and charted globally on Digital Radio Tracker. Cole is recording her 2nd album and will be releasing singles throughout 2018. She tours from Texas to Nashville and she recently traveled to Anaheim, California and performed at the Anaheim Convention Center for the 2018 NAMM Winter Show. Cole is passionate about helping others through music and donates her time to many charities,benefits and fundraisers; she visits Texas Children's Hospital often to perform for cancer patients and their families

Track 8: "Savage Love" - British Columbia, Canada based Pop recording artist Nina Amelio has achieved enormous recognition and radio success. At present, Nina is on over 60 radio stations worldwide broadcasting in the UK, USA, Italy, Australia, Slovenia, Spain and New Zealand to name a few (15 broadcasts are on FM frequency). Currently "Savage Love" has over 400,000 plays on Soundcloud and has garnished international radio rotation. Nina won Singer Universe 'Best Vocalist of the Month' and was nominated for 'Best Pop Song' at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Nina is signed with Elite Management, Arrow and Spark (Arrow Music Agency in Seattle, Nashville and Los Angeles).

Track 9: "Rainbow" - Born in Italy and raised in Spain, Jenny Vinatieri is a singer-songwriter who currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jenny is gaining recognition for her ability to write songs across many genres. She was the Grand Prize Winner of the 2016 Divine Tracks Contest and a semi-finalist in both the International/Unsigned Only and the USA Songwriting Competition.

Track 10: "Victorious (Ansimatik Remix) (Official Dance Anthem)" - Erick Blu is an award winning Pop music sensation. In his young and rising career, Erick has already performed in front of 20,000 people sharing the stage with American acts such as Hoobastank. He also took center stage promoting his refreshing, positive message at the World Scholars Cup in 2010 where he won Best Pop Performance. Erick is now an official member of ‘The Recording Academy' with his songs in consideration for the 60th Grammy Awards. Erick won The 2017 Akademia Music Award for his song "Took The Words' for "Best Pop Song" and an American Music Award for "Best International Song" which can be heard on his Vevo-Certified channel crossing 1million hits.

Track 11: "Ease My Mind (feat. Chris Chand)" - Rudi Jubran aka "0 hype" is a hip-hop artist from Toronto, Canada who was born and raised in Scarborough. He released his much anticipated full length, 14 track project title ‘Before You Enter' displaying his versatility and skill as an artist. With a capable range of sounds and genres, 0 hype approaches rap with a raw, steady, spoken word inspired flow breaking the current meta of the Toronto sound.

Track 12: "Let Me Live" - AntoineRNB is a singer-songwriter, rhythm and blues artist from New York. His unique contemporary, urban style was described best by Spate Magazine (the number one Hip Hop News Blog in the Country) as "the future of urban contemporary music. His style is original, soulful and funky." Antoine has received airplay on FM Radio around the country and positive press from major hip hop/ R & B magazines. AntoineRNB is signed to the Independent Record Label, TRAK TO THE FUTURE.

Track 13: "The Letting Go" - Natalie Jean is an award winning, multi-nominated singer/songwriter and performer. She sings many genres, such as Jazz Pop, R&B, Blues and Dance and can also sing in French, Spanish, English, and Creole. Natalie Jean has been nominated over 60 times for her music and has won many awards. The "Letting Go" won a Silver Medal in The Global Music Awards for Best Country Song. Most recently, "The Letting Go Music Video" received a Silver Medal in the Global Music Awards and won for Best Music Video of the Month in the Aab International Film Festival. "The Letting Go" has been nominated in the 2018 Atlas Elite Entertainment Music Awards for best country song and for "Best Americana Song" in the 2018 Clouzine International Music Awards. Natalie Jean has released five albums thus far.

Track 14: "Packing My Bags" - Luna Keller is a young singer-songwriter who has released seven singles in a short period of time to critical acclaim. In the music review blog ‘Wolf in a Suit', Luna is described as having "an exquisite and mature showcase of lyricism." National blog, Indie Brew, states, "You will find yourself returning to Luna's music over and over again."

Track 15: "What A Day"- With over 42,000 song plays, The BeeKeepers are the #1 ranked indie group in their region. Their songs have been heard on over 70 radio college stations across the United States and on 66 TV channels. The group has over 20,000 spins on digital radio. The 3 women have been described as having "gorgeously tight vocal harmonies which result in a hearing-secret-harmonies effluvium that goes beyond delightful and enters the realm of fabulous." (The Huffington Post)

About BWH Music Group:
BWH Music Group is an Independent, Collaborative Record Label where the label and artists work together to achieve common goals in recording, record releases and promotion.

http://www.bwhmusicgroup.com/releases

Aretha Henry To Release Fourth Studio Album, Mrs. Jones

Singer-Songwriter Aretha Henry will release her fourth studio album later this year. On April 1st, she released the album's first single, "Love Language". The Camden Mississippi native announced the title of the album on her blog, Aretha Henry Daily, back in March.

The songstress became Mrs. Jones for the second time on June 1st of last year when she remarried her 1st (and only) husband, Kevin Jones. Mrs. Jones is very excited about the upcoming album, gushing about it stating "Well, I couldn't think of a title more fitting for my fourth studio album besides Mrs. Jones. Hehehe. I wanted my first three albums to describe me- like an introduction. Beautiful....Enchanted....Superhuman....Mrs. Jones. (Yes, I did that on purpose.) The title is a play on the old song, Me & Mrs. Jones, and also the phrase, Keeping up with the Joneses."
- Aretha Henry Daily

Check the artist's website for more updates! http://www.arethahenry.com

Brandon Bonine Releasing New Single "Only With You" In Anticipation Of Debut Album Launch

Singer-songwriter Brandon Bonine announced the release of his upcoming new single "Only with You" for Tuesday, March 20th. This is the troubadour’s third single in anticipation of his much talked about upcoming debut album WARRANTED WORRIES coming this Spring.

“I’m super excited about my release of ‘Only with You’,” says newcomer Brandon Bonine. “I wanted to create the perfect summer song for 2018, something everyone could groove to, and we have it. This is the perfect track to tease my debut album and what is to come!”

Brandon’s soulful and raw acoustic sound often draws comparisons with John Mayer. He has studied under Pat Metheny, and proudly finds musical inspiration from Townes Van Zandt, John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughn – as well as Metheny. His jazz/blues/rock infused Americana style has similarities with the Avett Brothers.

The music video for Brandon’s first single Remember My Name (directed by Diego Cruz of Detroit) from the upcoming debut album was recently nominated for Country Music Video of the Year at the Midwestern Music Video Awards and best Male Indie Music Video by LA Music Critic. Brandon worked with well-known Director Diego Cruz again on the new music video for Only with You creating a beautiful visual story for the sexy song.

Brandon is establishing himself as one of Detroit’s top indie jazz guitarists performing house concerts & gigs as well as building a following as a songwriter - even collaborating with YOUNG RJ of Slum Village (J Dilla, 50 Cent).

The new single “Only with You” was recorded at Big Sky Recording Studio, and was written and produced by Brandon Bonine. The new single will be available March 20th from Midwestern Heartbreak Records via iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon.

Upcoming Tour Dates – Brandon Bonine
May 5 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark – Album Release Party

Weblinks: www.BrandonBonine.com/ www.facebook.com/brandonbonine/
www.twitter.com/brandonbonine/ www.instagram.com/theofficialbrandonbonine/
www.soundcloud.com/brandonbonine

About Brandon Bonine
Born and raised in the shadow of the Motor City, Brandon Bonine found music early on in life. Probably first hearing Teddy Pendergrass and Aaron Copland in his diaper, it was hard for him not to feel the infectious groove. First picking up the guitar at the age of 11, he spent hours learning from the jazz cats of his dad’s record collection, idolizing the poster of Slash on his wall. He was rejected from music school, but that didn’t stop him. Throughout college he divided his time between jazz gigs and DJing parties, often trading meals to build up his record and coffee collection. He finds inspiration from Pat Metheny, whom he’s studied under, Townes Van Zandt, John Mayer, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. After college he hooked up with YOUNG RJ of Slum Village(J Dilla, 50 Cent) and began crafting his next body of work. Halfway inspired by his life events and trying to capture that feeling of driving on a dirt road after having one too many espressos. To capture the vibe he was headed for, he teamed up with RJ RICE (producer; Poe, Pet Shop Boys) and formed a band with DANA DAVIS (Aretha Franklin, Byron Cage) and CHRISTON MASON (TLC, Phillip Phillips). Go hit those like buttons and hop on the groovy train, with a little bit of good Midwestern heartbreak. Stay up to date with Brandon at BrandonBonine.com

https://soundcloud.com/brandonbonine/only-with-you-30-second-teaser/s-qTDWP
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Gar Francis Releases A New Album Titled: Gar Francis Songbook Volume One By Various Artists Doing Versions Of Songwriter Gar Francis Songs

Gar Francis Songbook Volume One by Various Artists



Album Presale: 3.9.18

Official Release Date: 3.16.18



Featuring the following Songs and Artists:

01. Baby Let's Go - Tom Vicario 2:42

02. Come On Come On - The Easy Outs 3:10

03. I Won't Cry Anymore - Genya Ravan 4:35

(Ten Wheel Drive)

04. Satisfied - Tyce Green 4:17

05. Born Dainty - Kelly Caruso 3:44

(American Idol)

06. Meet Me - Ricky Persaud Jr 4:12

07. Sweet Sunshine - The Satisfactors 3:38

08. Rush On You - Mark Lindsay 2:40

(former Lead Singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders)

09. A Spy For Love - Mia Moravis 2:32

10. A Special Girl - Jim McCarty 4:45

(The Yardbirds)

11. Ballerina Of The Bowery - Jana Peri 4:10

12. Break It Down - Anthony Krizan 4:29

(The Spin Doctors)

13. Fool For Your Love - Crab Bubbles Band 2:47

14. Make Up Your Mind - Inches From Sin 3:24

15. Shine Your Love - Kathryn Shipley 3:53

16. The Hand Of Fate We Hold - The Corridors 3:30



Album Review by The Grouch | In The Rockies



Hej America!

Today is a bit of a special day here in Grouchland. Why you ask? Well, today’s review is of an album of songs, most of which were composed solely by one of my favorite musicians, Gar Francis. For those who do not know, Gar is a wizard of musical creativity. Over the years I have heard many songs from Gar’s colossal body of work and I can honestly say I have not heard anything by Gar that I disliked. This is an album of songs composed either solely by Gar or in collaboration with other talented musicians. This album. at least in my opinion, further solidifies Gar’s position among other behind-the-scene greats such as Bob Ezrin and Mutt Lang.



Track 1 - Baby Let's Go - Tom Vicario 2:42 - This is classic Country Gar and Tom delivers a great rendition. I am a sucker for that twangy guitar. Tom’s voice fits well with this style of music. When the solo kicks in the listener is reminded that Rock and Roll is basically a fusion of African inspired soul and Country. This track reminds me of old Roy Orbison or anyone one of the first-generation rockers. All in all, this is a good song that is played flawlessly by Tom Vicario.



Track 2 - Come On Come On - The Easy Outs 3:10 - The raunchy 60s sound is alive and well in this track performed by the Easy Outs. The music grinds and the old-school licks blister as the organ adds some groove around the edges. This is a dancer’s track for sure. The vocals are spot on as the old time Rock and Roll vibe fills the air. What’s not to love, with wicked guitar licks, a funky bass, a rock-solid drummer and lyrics that state “You make a monkey crazy! Come on come on!” I really like this band!



Track 3 - I Won't Cry Anymore - Genya Ravan (of Ten Wheel Drive) - 4:35 - This is a massive blues jam that I can’t get enough of. Listen to this song and tell me you can’t feel the soul. Genya has a great voice and the backup singers just add to the magic. There is a massive amount of Motown goodness in this track. I want to give a special nod to Genya’s drummer, Bobby Chen. Amazingly, he stands out despite being behind a truly wicked guitar player and some of the most soulful vocals I have ever heard. This is without a doubt a great song.



Track 4 - Satisfied - Tyce Green 4:17 - This track is from the 80s influenced Pop-Metal Gar. The track is performed by Tyce Green and reminds me of the stuff that was popular back in the day. I am thinking of April Wine or even Billy Squire. There is enough rock here for guys to dig it and enough sensitivity in the vocals for their girlfriends to get them to come to the show. In short, this is a good song reminiscent of 1982 which, at least for me, was a very good year. This song is well executed, radio-friendly hard-pop.



Track 5 - Born Dainty - Kelly Caruso (of American Idol) - 3:44 - First things first, I dig the music. It's got an old Charlie Daniels - Skynyrd feel. As an old drummer, I have to say I really like what Keith Reil is doing. I also dig the leads Gar pulls out at the tail end of the song, and some people say Country doesn't jam! When done right, it jams indeed. Kelly has a strong voice that gets better on the chorus. She can sing and seems to have the kind of gutsy attitude that I dig.

Think of a kind of Country Gore Gore Girls and you are on the right track. This is a good song from a young woman with a strong voice and some really good players.



Track 6 - Meet Me - Ricky Persaud Jr 4:12 - It really doesn’t get much better than this. Gar is a fantastic songwriter and there are not many people who can jam as much as Ricky Persaud Jr. I have been a big fan of Ricky’s since I first heard him quite a while back. Simply put the man can do wonders on any instrument he chooses to use, including his voice. The Reggae vibe is strong, and I am brought back to a conversation I had a long time ago with a cat I knew who was playing drums in a Reggae band. He said to me “Once you go Reggae there is no going back.” Listen to this song. When I do I have to admit I have percussion envy.



Track 7 - Sweet Sunshine - The Satisfactors 3:38 - I first heard about the Satisfactors a few years ago. I dig what they do! This is a band made up of a bunch of guys who are bursting with in-your-face soul. The singer sings well. The rhythm section is rock solid, and the guitars are on fire. I dare anyone to listen to this track and not be in a better mood by the end of the song. A long time ago, when the Walkman first came out, I had a friend who would say "Here, have a little Alice. You'll feel better." Then he would give you the headphones and Billion Dollar Babies would blast through your brain. Well, here, have a little Satisfactors. You'll feel better.



Track 8 - Rush On You - Mark Lindsay (former lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders) - 2:40 - One word: JAM! This reminds me of something our band instructor back in Jr. High school would say. If we had managed to make some particularly soulful noise Mr. Case would look at us, grin and say in his cigarette damaged voice: Sometimes you cats can wail. Well folks, this track wails!



Track 9 - A Spy For Love - Mia Moravis 2:32 - I had no idea they were making a new James Bond film. They must be because this track is absolutely meant to be the theme song for a James Bond flick. The camp factor is over the top as Mia sultrily sings that she is a Spy For Love. The thing is that despite the intentional campiness and the omnipresent musical kitsch, the music on this track is really well played. Mia has a very good voice and the band actually makes the song groove. (I do have to wonder how many times they had to do a retake because the band was cracking up?)



Track 10 - A Special Girl - Jim McCarty (of the Yardbirds) - 4:45 - The first thing the listener notices is the melodic groove that could easily fit in the background of a cocktail party or with a bunch of young neo-hippies hanging in the park. I actually mean that as a compliment. The music does have some Adult Contemporary overtones that would make a dentist smile, but if you really listen to the track you will hear a subtle, yet smoking guitar. That guitar behind the easy-on-the-ears voice really works together to create something special that just may take a couple of listens to fully appreciate. When all is said and done, I find myself speechless and thinking “now that is one cool way to rock and roll.”



Track 11 - Ballerina Of The Bowery - Jana Peri 4:10 - I dig this song. The Bo Diddley vibe is just too cool. Man, the drummer, Kurt Reil, is laying it down! When you combine those drums with the ultra-raunchy guitar (Gar Francis) the song is mind-bending. Add in the vocals and the track goes from mind-bending to absolutely mind-blowing. This song has anthem written all over it. I dare anyone to listen to this track and not start to groove along.



Track 12 - Break It Down - Anthony Krizan (of the Spin Doctors) - 4:29 - WICKED! Good God I love well-used feedback! The blues simply does not get any raunchier or grittier than this. The cool thing about this track is that while the music is head-splitting level loud and confrontation the vocals are, believe it or not, melodic. The background vocals only add to the contrast of the out of control, fire-breathing dragon on lead guitar. Out of all of the truly fine tracks on this album, this could very well be my favorite.



Track 13 - Fool For Your Love - Crab Bubbles Band 2:47 - The heavy groove continues. There is no doubt that the Crab Bubbles Band can make some noise. The melodic verse is almost a relief from the intensity of the chorus. (Who am I kidding? It can never be too intense!) This song is so good I find myself wishing I was in this band. Excellent work!



Track 14 - Make Up Your Mind - Inches From Sin 3:24 - This song is interesting. On the one hand, it sounds so cheery, but there is a menacing machine-like sound grinding just underneath the pleasant keyboards. I am really curious, given the name of the band, is this a simple love song or do the singers have some darker nefarious purpose in mind for the person they are en-couraged to make up their mind?



Track 15 - Shine Your Love - Kathryn Shipley 3:53 - Kathryn starts out with some really nice soulful keys. I really am feeling a Band groove here. Then the vocals come in. Man, she has a great voice! The background singers definitely add to the soulful vibe. Then it dawns on me this is the stuff all the great Motown singers grew up singing. This song could be from a church service, albeit not the kind I attended as a kid. This song would fit into a church service where the people rock out. You have to listen to the piano (Eric Barfield) runs in this track. The pi-ano, with the organ in the background, the wicked guitar on the edge, the backup singers all provide an outstanding platform for Kathryn to absolutely wail! I dig it.



Track 16 - The Hand Of Fate We Hold - The Corridors 3:30 - The Corridors are a band I quite like. The prowess of their keyboard player is not to be denied. Just when the listener feels immersed in a sea of keyboard produced sound the guitar opens up with a tsunami of laser-guided precession sonic blasts that leaves the listener, well at least this listener, speechless. Over the top of this massively intense yet oddly melodic jam is a voice that is simply awe-inspiring. The man (Adi Mosko) can sing! This is a fantastic track that deserves to be listened to, frequently.



I should mention, as the name of the album is The Gar Francis Songbook Volume One by Various Artists that all of the songs with the exceptions listed below, were written by Gar

Francis.



Sweet Sunshine by Gar Francis, Bruce Ferguson & Kurt Reil

A Special Girl by Gar Francis & Jim McCarty

Bread It Down by Gar Francis & Anthony Krizan

Make Up Your Mind by Gar Francis, Robert Brewer & Karen Holloway Brewer

The Hand of Fate We Hold by Gar Francis & Richard X Heyman



The bottom line is this is a fantastic album that I am sure will be enjoyable to listen to for years to come. - The Grouch | in the Rockies



Made possible by all artists presented and Bongo Boy Records.

Produced by Gar Francis and Monique Grimme for Bongo Boy Records.

Album Design and Photography: Monique Grimme


http://bongoboyrecords.com/garfrancissongbookseries/

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Masta Mix Records Announces The New Album A Decade In The Mix 2002-2012 From Traum

The new Album is the 2nd release from the Far Rockaway, NY rapper, and features his past material from 2002-2012 featuring Cormega, Rapper Noyd, Killa Sha and KL of Screwball. It also includes production by Traum, Ayatollah and many more.

Traum exudes an authentic essence of spitting a verse about living life in the grimy streets of Far Rockaway Queens, how one survives the struggle, and making one's dreams a reality. Bringing back the familiar flavor of fluidly spoken hip hop is what Traum does best, as he now pushes through the walls of the underground to shine in the mainstream while keeping it real and distinctive.

"A Decade In The Mix 2002-2012" will be available December 26, 2017 on iTunes and stores everywhere.

Traum founded Masta Mix Records and Masta Labs Studio "I know the game; I have the energy and execution and discipline. With my own label, I can focus on putting out good music and show my love for hip hop without waiting for a major label to notice my determination and skills." And, with that stated, Masta Mix Records has flourished into a life of its own. Masta Mix Records has become one of a few only commercially successful Indie Record Labels in the world.

This album is just to display some of my classic joints from the past accordinig to Traum.

Traum the authentic essence of spitting a verse about living life in the grimy streets and how one survives the struggle and how your dreams are now tangible are fluidly spoken by undergrounds hip hop sensation Traum. Bringing back the familiar flavor of hip hop, Traum narrates about his life growing up in the streets of New York to living a flashy lifestyle and fast money. New York, Big City of Dreams, as it’s often called, correlates perfectly with tantalizing lyrics.

Please visit www.traum247.com for more info.

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Turn Up The Heat With Fortune's Worldwide Release Of "LondonPxrisTokyo"

Music link: https://youtu.be/YCUkS195I-0

Designed for the club, ready for the radio, and destined to soundtrack steamy nights around the world, "LondonPxrisTokyo" is a journey into the best of contemporary RnB. Atmospheric and fun, this is a great album for shaking off the winter blues and preparing for the sun and fun of the summer to come.

Fortune's album "LondonPxrisTokyo" sees worldwide release on February 16th, 2018. Comprised of the tracks: "Intro", "Takeaway", "Pull-Up", "Skit 2", "Can't Believe It ft. C-Mulla", "Old Flame", "Skit 3", "Family ft. Caitlin Lacey", "Wavy", and "Cost of a Fortune", "LondonPxrisTokyo" simmers with rhythmic and melodic hip-hop built with soaring RnB vocals and elements of Trap, Soul and Pop to round out the experience.

This hot new album is built around the concept of telling the story of wild journey around the world and all the sexy adventures to be found in some of the world's most iconic cities. "LondonPxrisTokyo" features the vocal talent of Television and Film icon Ian Prie from "Die Another Day", "The Dark Knight" and "Gangs of New York".

Fortune are a breath of fresh air in a landscape of formulaic and predictable music. Luca and Parmar, the friends at the center of this project are dedicated to creating their life's work out of their deep passion for music and desire to inspire people from all backgrounds around the world. Their music is influenced by artists such as: The Weeknd, John Mayer, Kanye West, Omar, Travis Scott, Krept & Konan, Mike Will Made It and Skepta. These young and inspired talents have definitely taken notes from some of the greatest in the game.

You don't want to miss the music video for lead single "Takeaway". Shot on location in Japan, this is the perfect entry point into Fortune's sexy and original aesthetic. Be sure to check out Fortune's hot concept album "LondonPxrisTokyo" which sees worldwide release on Februrary 16th!

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