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Last Updated 1-26-08
Blues-Rock guitarist Rick Fowler releases new CD (March 25, 2008)
Fowler's Jammates Records debut includes special guest performers: R.E.M.'s Bill Berry and Randall Bramblett.
LaGrange, GA - Jammates Records announces a March 25, 2008 release date for "Back on My Good Foot", the label debut CD from Athens, Georgia-based blues/rock singer and guitarist "Rick Fowler." Among those joining him on the album are "Randall Bramblett" (Hammond organ), "Gerry Hansen" (drums) and "Michael C. Steele" (bass and backing vocals) - all members of the "Randall Bramblett Band" - as well as original R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry, who guests on the song, "Road to Nowhere".
"Back on My Good Foot" showcases Rick Fowler's main influences of classic raw blues and British blues/rock, which make for an exciting and powerful mix. The new CD features nine original songs either written or co-written by Fowler, as well as a 10-minute rail-shaking version of the "Savoy Brown" classic, "Hellbound Train." It was recorded at several studios in Atlanta and Athens, produced by Pat Patten and mastered by the legendary "Rodney Mills" (Atlanta Rhythm Section, Gregg Allman).
Unreleased Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf Recordings Found by the Blues Legacy Trust (Mar. 13, 2008)
Check out some rare and original blues albums recently discovered by the Blues Legacy Trust. Please feel free to visit: www.blueslegacy.net
You will find details on the new
Chris Barber Presents...
The Blues Legacy: Lost & Found Series
Volumes 1, 2 and 3
Featuring previously unreleased live, broadcast and studio recordings from Chris Barber, Muddy Waters, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Sonny Boy Williamson, Ronnie Scott, Humphrey Lyttelton, Jimmy Witherspoon, Ottilie Patterson, Howlin Wolf, Hubert Sumlin, Otis Spann and many more...
*The Blues Legacy can deliver across the world...
*You can also go onto your local i-tunes to buy individiual tracks from the series
*You can also listen to the interview on the BBC Radio 2 Show - Presented by Paul Jones by listening online - Monday 17th March 08 @ 7pm UK Time...They will playing tracks from the series and talking to Chris Barber about the blues legends he has worked with...go to:
www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/jones/
Megaphone Man - Improvisational Punk Jazz (Jan. 26, 2008)
Improvisational punk jazz trio Megaphone Man, pride themselves on a loose avant-garde approach in creating their unique blend of jazz music. Hailing from Athens Georgia USA, Megaphone Man consists of Neal Fountain on bass, Jeff Reilly on drums and Bryan Lopes on tenor saxophone. With carefully crafted thematic notes and rhythms, this young group of virtuosos demand as much from themselves as they do the overall group interplay of their contributing melodic ideas. Megaphone Man's debut CD recording "Live At The Tabernacle", is such an experience.
Recorded live at The Tabernacle Concert Hall in Atlanta, GA USA, Megaphone Man's performance captures their forty-five minute opening set with headliner and James Brown sideman, Maceo Parker. Instrumental songs such as "Razor Egg Hunt", "Reoccurring Nightmare", "Fat Gambling Liar", "Miles of Rust" and "Bubble Hat" not only demonstrate clever and witty song titles, they musically transform these titles into a work of art. Megaphone Man is not timid in taking chances with their improvisational skills, which should be evident by the fact their debut CD is a live recording and not a conceived studio recording.
In 2001, Atlanta based culture rag and weekly newspaper 'The Creative Loafing', named Megaphone Man the "Best Jazz Band" in the Atlanta metro area. One only has to listen to "Live At The Tabernacle" to see why the Creative Loafing title holds true. If this debut CD recording is any indication into the future of Megaphone Man, many exciting performances and musical journeys await.
DJ Dolores is back with his new creation, 1 Real (Jan. 17, 2008)
The latest music from Brazil, DJ Dolores is back with his new creation, 1 Real.
On this festive album, DJ Dolores brings traditional Brazilian music a fresh new sound with dance floor-friendly electronics and elements
of rock & dub.
In addition to releasing three albums thus far, DJ Dolores wrote
and recorded soundtrack music for Brazilian films A Máquina and
Narradores de Javé, and has won several awards in Brazil as well
as a BBC World Music Award.
The 7th issue of Department of Virtuosity has been published! (Dec. 27, 2007)
There you will find 88 reviews most of whom are virtuoso-oriented albums:
3 Headed Monster (1 release), Adagio (4), Nick Andrew, Yann Armellino (4),
Tom Ball, Sebastjan Bartol, Centryfugal, Curfew, Frederic De Cecco (2),
David Neil Cline (4), Deep Ocean Inside, Devil's Slingshot, Randy Ellefson (2),
The EssenEss Project, Francesco Fareri (3 DVDs), Gianluca Ferro, Simone Fiorletta,
Luca Formentini, Friedsitar, Marcelo Birrer Fujisaki, The Georgia Guitar Quartet,
De Gladas Kapell, Grimmark, Steen Grontved, Michael Harris, John Jaunese,
Ray Jozwiak, Kapel Maister, KeyDragon (2), Nabil Khemir, Richie Kotzen,
Barbara Lin, Milton Marsh, Magic Kingdom, Thom Mathews, Jeff McLeod, MCM (2),
Marco Mendoza, Michael Mucklow, Nathania, Paul Nelson, Juan Oskar, Palace Terrace,
Aaron Pearson (3), Iztok Peklar, Russ Pettit, Milan Polak, Stephan Potgieter,
Powerglove, Project Steiger, Patrick Rondat (6), Andy A. Sartori & Symphony,
Scale The Summit, Roger Staffelbach's Angel of Eden, Scott St!ine, Michael Stollaire,
Brian Tarquin, Steve Thorne (2), Geoff Tyson, Valkyr, Van Helsing's Curse,
Denis Vlachiotis, Joop Wolters, Victor Zinchuk, Theodore Ziras.
The effects are available on: www.hmpmag.pl
(please click the golden banner of DoV)
Total amount of reviews: 338.
Virtuosic regards and all the best in the New Year of Virtuosity!
Mikolaj 'Nicolo' Furmankiewicz (Head of the DoV and website's editor-in-chief)
Leonard Haze, drummer with Y&T (Yesterday & Today) and Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) among others, is recording studio tracks for a new album titled '60s On Fire', to be released on Steel Canyon Records in February 2008.
Michael Goodell, multi instrumentalist of Trilogy, American Rockers and The StringBangers is producing and performing all other instruments and vocals on the upcoming album.
Ten songs picked from the 1960s hit parade will be produced and performed as hard-hitting rock
along the lines of early Y&T and Van Halen.
The full track list of '60s On Fire'
1. Bend Me Shape Me - The American Breed
2. Mr. Soul - Buffalo Springfield
3. These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra
4. Treat Her Right - Roy Head
5. To Love Somebody - The Bee Gees
6. Hungry - Paul Revere and The Raiders
7. Summer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful
8. I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone - Paul Revere and The Raiders
9. So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star - The Byrds
10. Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey - The Beatles
About Leonard Haze
Leonard Haze recorded nine different Y&T albums. He gets the credit for naming Yesterday & Today (Y&T). As the story goes, one day a promoter called to book the band for a gig. The only problem was that the band had no name. While on the phone with the promoter, Leonard looked around his room and saw the Beatles' 'Yesterday and Today' album. In the heat of the moment, the band was named.
The drummer, who is said to have the world's fastest right foot, parted ways with legendary California rockers Y&T in June 2006.
Leonard Haze is currently playing with local acts Shotgunn Haze, The situation, Spun Cookie and sometimes guests with Johnny Gunn & Friends.
About Michael Goodell
Michael Goodell owns and produces for 3 Dog Black studios in Jackson CA. 3dogblack.com
Discography:
1. Take What You Want - Rick Dagger and The Blades
2. Our American Heroes - Michael Goodell
3. A Better Hamblin - Brian Hamblin Films
4. Live Demos and Dead Barbies - Tungus Event
5. Santa Cruz Blues - Various Artists
6. Sticks & Stones - The StringBangers
7. A Sonny Day - Elaine Lucia
8. One Last Dance - Michael Goodell
Source: Michael Goodell
Leonard Haze
GIRL IN A COMA - Handpicked by Morrissey - New York, NY (October 29, 2007 press release)
"Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna's Blackheart Records all-girl group, GIRL IN A COMA have been personally selected by Morrissey to join the remaining dates of his sold out U.S. tour. After letting go of his opening act on early last week, (see www.morrissey-solo.com for more info) Morrissey himself sought out Girl in a Coma. The band had their first performance on his tour on Thursday, October 25th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City and was embraced by the renowned artist, as well as his fans.
Joan Jett discovered Girl in a Coma, a San Antonio, TX-based rock band made up of Nina Diaz (vocals/bass), Jenn Alva (drums) and Phanie Diaz (guitar), 3-years ago and immediately snatched the girls up and signed them to her independently run Blackheart Records. Girl in a Coma's Blackheart Records debut; Both Before I'm Gone was released on May, 2006. The band will surely gain a slew of new fans during the upcoming tour dates:
10/30 - Orpheum - Boston, MA
10/31 - Ram's Head - Baltimore, MD
11/2 - Constitution Hall - Wash DC
11/4 - Peace Center - Greenville, SC
11/5 - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
11/7 - King Center - Melbourne, FL
11/8 - Fillmore - Miami, FL
About Blackheart Records:
Started by Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna (Jett s longtime producer, songwriting partner and friend) over 25-years ago, Blackheart Records has grown into one of the first successful independent record labels started by a woman. Joan Jett now releases all of her material on Blackheart Records and has discovered many bands, which she signed to the label including Girl in a Coma, The Dollyrots, The Vacancies and The Eyeliners.
For more info about Joan Jett and Blackheart Records: blackheartrecords.com
Source: universalbuzz.com
GIRL IN A COMA
Tunisian Jazz Artist Radiates
"RayJam" is the solo release by Tunisian born lute/guitarist and visionary, Nabil Khemir. It's a luminous recording that embodies the enchanting sounds and spirits of North African Egyptian music, while remaining firmly entrenched in contemporary jazz fusion.
Nabil Khemir's fascination with jazz music, coupled with his cultural heritage is a profound experience in and of itself. While growing up beside the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea and in the heart of a Tunis metropolis firmly enriched his worldly perspective, Nabil was inspired by Western and European artists such as George Benson; Django Reinhardt; John McLaughlin and Pat Methany. This intermarriage of fused cultural worlds is no more evident, than on his debut musical CD recording for Blue Canoe Records. Featured song's like "Parfum D' Orient Et D' Occident", "Nadam" and "Hanin" demonstrate Nabil's clever way of injecting his delightful character into the music, while communicating with his gifted musician's in an uplifting, unspoken and artistic way.
"RayJam" features five original compositions and arrangements inspired by the 2004 musical hybrid invention that Nabil himself created. This unique one of a kind, hollowbody double neck instrument, allows Nabil to explore his musical playfulness by having an electric lute and electric guitar within grasp at a moments notice. Nabil aptly named his new creation, "RayJam". "Ray, I choose because the instrument gives off colors like a ray from the sun. Jam, I choose because the lute and guitar are vibrating and jamming together, an energy I feel while playing it," says Khemir.
Not to go unnoticed for his artistic achievments, Nabil Khemir was recognized and decorated with honors by the President of the Republic of Tunisia (Zen El-Abidin Ben Ali) for his cultural contribution to the country and its cultural heritage in June of 2007. If this is an early indication of the bright talents of young Nabil Khemir, this deserved modern day jazz gypsy will continue to garner new fans in Tunisia and around the world, with his live performances and his infectious electromagnetic sounds of "RayJam".
Artist: Nabil Khemir
Style: Fusion Jazz
Release Date: 08/21/2007
Featuring:
Nabil Khemir - lute/guitar
Nabil Wirghi - bass
Sami Ben Said - keyboards
Hichem Mazqou - drums
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