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

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American Rocker KRIS HEATON releases STAND UP

If you like GREAT AMERICAN ROCK AND ROLL then check out The Kris Heaton Band's new release STAND UP. Kris's new single STAND UP is charting nationally on FMQB currently #44 and rising. Kris's single features a Symphony Orchestra and a full choir. The Kris Heaton Band has fans from all over the world. Check out this five star rated release!

http://www.krisheatonband.com

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/krisheatonband2

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Obsidian - Throw It Back with Their Latest, 'XV'

The men who make up Obsidian have pasts made up of a variety of sounds, but they came together to form a band that took a page out of the past, tossed in a raw element and resulted in an eclectic mass of rock. Their album, XV, was recorded in one take, song after song with no breaks, no effects minus a bit on guitar, just a few men and their instruments taking on their craft with precision.

Cole and Reggie came up together in the Orange County scene back in the 80's and after they connected with Brad, their sound transformed from what was popular at the time, New Wave, to a more substance filled rock. Meeting in the halls of their high school, their love of music was undeniable - no matter the genre, and Cole notes, "Since we got together the first time we have been jamming and experimenting ever since." That experimentation has led them to their latest, XV, an album that Cole knows is standing out from the current releases, "I don't believe anyone is doing this except maybe Jack White, who is looking at the old blues bands and their simplicity to form an eclectic prequel to relive what was good about back then."

With their raw take on rock, Obsidian has kept busy playing around Orange County in San Clemente, Dana Point and Costa Mesa, but they are currently planning on branching out and hitting the festival circuit come the summer - as well as leaving California.

Those interested in hearing more from Obsidian, or booking them for a festival this summer, can check them out online or get in touch with the info provided below.

About:
Obsidian is a rock band from Southern California whose 70's style brings a new, but familiar sound to today's world.

Links:
Official Site: https://obsidian.hearnow.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ObsidianXV/
ReverbNations: https://www.reverbnation.com/obsidianxv
CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/obsidian6
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/obsidian/id4007269

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Shifting Shape of Alternative Rock Music: Shy Shape

Rock music exploded on the scene in the 1950's with Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock" and the British Invasion of 1962 spearheaded by The Beatles. It has since morphed through eras including progression and punk to arrive at one of its current manifestations, that of alternative rock. The subgenre has in turn spawned its own proliferation of styles, and it can be tough for new bands to find their place in the mix. New Jersey based Shy Shape enters the fray with its own spin on doom-wop. Their sound retains the 50's style rhythms mixed with dark chords and gloomy lyrics pioneered by supergroup Mr. Heavenly, but amps up the dance factor. "We create music for those times when you become so emotional--maybe even broken down--that you just have to get up and move," says Shy Shape founder and lead singer Mike Dugan.

Shy Shape is carving its niche in the alternative rock landscape by juxtaposing the energy of the genre's early days against modern reflections on the ups and downs of life. In kindergarten Dugan performed The Cavalier's "Last Kiss" in front of his entire school. Based on a true story, the song expresses the pain and longing of a lover left behind when his beloved is killed in a car accident in which he is the driver. The tragic account plays out over a haunting, yet danceable beat. In real life the driver, his date, and another teen were killed, while two other teens were seriously injured. The song reflects the outpouring of grief from a whole town about the accident, one of many that occurred on the same heavily trafficked stretch of highway.

For Dugan, performing "Last Kiss" in kindergarten set the tone for what Shy Shape is about. "It helps to sing about heartbreak," he says, "and sometimes to get through it you have to dance." Shy Shape's music infuses garage-rocker sensibilities with the hushed, smooth tones of the doo-wop era. The band recently released its debut EP, Out at Night on Noisy Poet Records / Sony Music Entertainment's The Orchard. The EP features the single "River City", an energetic payback song about failed relationships from the past. Much of the band's material is inspired by its members' life experiences.

While the concept of doom-wop may not be original to Shy Shape, singing and dancing in the face of life's edgier moments seems to resonate with fans. The band performs regularly in front of enthusiastic crowds around the Philadelphia and New Jersey music scene. And, contrary to its nonconformist roots, alternative rock continues to be a platform for creative expression that resonates with a broad and growing spectrum of fans.

"Rock continued to be the #1 genre for Album sales, with nearly 33% of all album sales coming from the Rock genre." (2015 Nielsen Music U.S. Report)

Defying alternative rock's anti-mainstream origins, many bands have climbed the charts to huge commercial success, among them R.E.M., Nirvana, Green Day, and more recently, Coldplay. The trend continues. Earlier this year relative newcomer pop rock / pop baroque band Panic at the Disco reached No. 1 on Billboard's US weekly album chart, beating out Adele's "25." Their achievement continues to shape the evolving landscape of alternative rock music in favor of more mainstream recognition for up-and-coming bands like Shy Shape.

http://www.shyshape.com

http://youtu.be/Vwp0kansQ3I

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FAZI, Grandfather of Beijing Yaogun, Releases Debut Album in the West

My name is Kevin Salveson and I run So Cal area label Extablisment Media. We're new but we're going to be big. Scratch that. We're already big, it's just that no one seems to know it yet.

We want you to come along with us for the ride as we blow up. It'll make you look good being early on us, and hey... we already look fine. So win-win!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? We have a large private network of international music business contacts around the world and coverage from your fine organization would find its way to cross-promotion and pollination for all involved including a push to our burgeoning network of Asian music fans.

Hell, you're already ahead of us in some ways on that, and we are ahead of you in other ways. Whatta fit!

Anyway, the point is that Extablisment has a lot of great new writing, art, video, and music we're releasing… so get comfortable with us. We have more to come.

'Course, we'd like you to have a listen and give our fledgling label or artists a mention or two if you're inclined.

Take FAZI for example... please! Check out: www.fazimusic.com

FAZI is one of the founding fathers of rock and roll in China in the early post-Mao era.

A bit of background:
As label founder, I have a DIY ethic.

I spent the 90's in The Undertoad, that seminal noise monster outta Pomona, CA. I then travelled to Beijing in 1995 and started a band with FAZI. We played historic gigs at Yuan Ming Yuan and the disco scene in Beijing.

I just love FAZI's voice. The recordings are mostly pretty lo-fi stuff due to the conditions at the time in Beijing that mostly prohibited rock and roll, but it has a lot of passion.

THE FAZI SONG MOST SUITABLE FOR RADIO AIRPLAY IS THIS REMIX by KAL ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QcSiWQidwY

Moving along, we also publish!

On our site we have rock criticism and feature the "split" novel for sale called Salvation Road by KAL as well as IE straight edge punk-rock legend Justice League's Jon Roa.

Impressive excerpt here: http://www.extablisment.com/#!salvation-road-white-trash-au-go-go/c1wbk

Bottom line: I really think this kind of music is up your alley… trippy, kinda smart, kinda politically challenging. Or down your sidestreet, or along your river-front. Pick any kind of map metaphor you want, it still works!

I hope you can give it a review, or at least mention that Extablisment Media is up to no good and a force to be reckoned with.

ARTIST BIOS, ART AND ALBUM INFO are all available at www.extablisment.com for your perusal and download. Feel free to contact us and make special requests!

TL;DR I hope you enjoy the music. Much appreciated and thanks for your time.

With eternal gratitude,

Kevin James Salveson
President,Extablisment
www.extablisment.com
extablisment@gmail.com
818-852-6429
Los Angeles, CA

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Granati Brothers new album The Show

It's time to go to The Show. Let's Go. Over their four decade performing career the Granati Brothers have wiled audiences at thousands of shows with their instrumental prowess, dexterous energetic jamming and tight three party harmonies. Working with Grammy winning producer Jimmy Hoyson and renowned drummer Gregg Bissonette the brothers strove to bring out their live show sound and jamming chops on this album of 10 original tunes. Throughout the songs David shoots out a blast of fiery guitar riffs, Hermie flies over the keys with his percussive funky jams, and Joey punches out melodic driving syncopated bass beats. Influenced by the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and the Who the band paints a rich sonic atmosphere with creative chord patterns, joyful melodies and rhythmic hooks. With this album the Granati Brothers welcome you to their Show on The Atomic Records.

Grammy Award-winning drummer Gregg Bissonette joined with the Granati Brothers to record all of the drum tracks on the single and album. Gregg has recorded and toured with Ringo Starr, Santana, James Taylor, Toto, Linda Ronstadt, Brian Wilson, David Lee Roth and more.

The album was produced, recorded and mixed at David Granati's Maplewood Studios by six time Grammy winner Jimmy Hoyson who has worked with Iggy Pop, Ben Harper, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, B. B. King and many others.

The Granati Brothers for four decades have performed and recorded rock and roll to get your head banging, heart pounding, toes tapping, and spirit soaring! A&M Records released their debut album G-Force in 1979. Billboard Magazine named it a "Top Pick" and major rock FM stations throughout America, including WMMS, WMMR, KROQ, WNEW, and WDVE gave airplay to their music. Trouser Press exclaimed "the Granatis are just spunky popsters with a fine sense of what's catchy. Their blend of genuine cool and uncynical enthusiasm gives the Bros. the charm of a modern Young Rascals (or Badfinger)".

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree Frank Barcelona signed the Granatis to his Premiere Talent agency and put them on tour. They rocked the nation performing at 78 sold out arena concerts on two tours with Van Halen in the 80s. The brothers also appeared with Heart, Def Leppard, Sammy Haggar, Boston, the Doobie Brothers, J. Geils, Southside Johnny, Ian Hunter, Gentle Giant, Dionne Warwick, and more.

http://soundcloud.com/granati-brothers/shake-it-up-the-show-granati-brothers

http://www.granatibrothers.com

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Basskidd Timmy Douglas New EP Drops Feb 18th 2016

Basskidd Timmy Doulas set to drop new EP on feb 18th 2016. Bass player Timmy Douglas is very excited to be releasing this edgy collection of heavy funk rock instrumentals the EP called Skizzywinks will be available on most must download sites such as iTunes,and CDBaby many others! So all you bass katts and loe tone enthusiast check it out!!

Basskidd Timmy Doulas has been playing bass for 27 years now. He's played Many different styles of music: death metal, jazz, funk, R&B, hip hop, rap, pop and mood music for poets. He write, arrange and record all of my music. He has played a ton of gigs from the east to the west coasts in order to promote myself and the various bands that he has been fortunate to be a part of. He has played with Belial, The Shaggy Rogers Project, Lavender Larry, The Danny White Band, The Nick Clemons Band and Mike Rocket and the Stars recently Hooked up with hip hop new cummer Omni Blaize outa Brooklyn and the kick ass band Vibe Merchants. Some of the venues include: PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ, The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ, CBGB's, The Bitter End, The Lions' Den, BB Kings, The Bottom Line all in NYC, 930 Club in DC, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH and The Whiskey A Go-Go in LA.

BASSKIDD@FACEBOOK.COM
BASSKIDD TIMMY DOUGLAS@SOUNDCLOUD
BASSKIDD TIMMY DOUGLAS@REVERBNATION

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Forget Wine & Roses: Celebrate Valentine's Day With Breakup Redemption Single 'Since You’ve Been Gone' from Award-Winning Artist David Keeley

Just in time for Valentine's Day! But perhaps it's not what you think. Celebrating the fact that not everyone's Valentine's is filled with candy hearts and romantic rose petals is radio-ready single "Since You've Been Gone," a deliciously satisfying opus of post-breakup redemption.

Sung by award-winning rock n'roll singer/songwriter and film/Broadway actor David Keeley, the track conjures the timeless ballads of British singer/songwriter Robbie Williams. Released by Young Pals Music, "Since You've been Gone" is the second single from upcoming album "Pop," the first solo album from New York City-based songwriter and producer Ayhan Sahin.

Meshing organic instrumentation with contemporary production, the 10-track collection launched in January with "New Year's Eve At Home," which celebrates the joy of cozying up to a loved one for the holiday. The uptempo song offered full-on country flavor courtesy of vocalist Christi Bauerlee, a Nashville-based singer, actress and model.

The album "Pop" features 12+ diverse vocalists and musicians across a myriad of styles, including R&B & soul, dance, jazz, country and of course… pop. All songs are co-written and co-produced by Sahin with hit songwriter Bernadette O'Reilly, who has also worked for three decades in artist relations, management and song placement.

Each subsequent month, a new single will be released from "Pop" on all digital platforms, to celebrate an accompanying holiday—featuring a different vocalist among the project's rich roster of artists. In February, we have Keeley's "Since You've Been Gone," and in March, "Drink," featuring vocalist Denny Blake, will raise a glass to St. Patrick's Day.

For Valentine's, via "Since You've Been Gone," Keeley celebrates his healing after a rough and tumble breakup, singing, "No I'm not traumatized, everything's just fine, you haven't crossed my mind/Since you've been gone, I've moved along, I'm happy all the time/Since you've been gone, my life's not yours, it's mine."

As a veteran actor who has worked across stage and screen, Keeley starred in the original Broadway production of "Mamma Mia," and held the role of evil Evan Anderson in "The Manchurian Candidate," opposite Meryl Streep and Denzel Washington. He also played "Dad" in Toronto's stage production of "Billy Elliot," and has starred in numerous TV shows, including "Due South," with Paul Gross. The pair ultimately formed a successful rock band in their native Canada. While starring in "Mamma Mia," Keeley and Sahin found musical kinship in New York, and together, wrote and composed full-length musical "The Conqueror" which tells the story of a family trapped in the Middle East conflict, with original authentic music.

All instrumentation for "Since You've Been Gone" was recorded live with renowned New York musicians, including Dennis DelGaudio and Gene Blank on guitars, piano & keyboards from Rob Preuss, Mike Sorrentino on drums, and bassist Michael Stanzilis. It was mixed by Sahin and mastered at the famous Sterling Sound in New York.

http://youngpalsmusic.com/files/221224/since-you-ve-been-gone-mastered-01-22-2016-16bit-44k.mp3

http://youngpalsmusic.com/

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