ROOMFUL OF BLUES " STEPPIN' OUT! "

Gli acclamati Roomful Of Blues del New England propongono blues, swing, R&B, soul e rock & roll con accompagnamento di fiati da oltre 50 anni. Hanno inciso 23 album (sei con Alligator), ottenuto cinque nomination ai Grammy e sette Blues Music Awards. Sono guidati dal chitarrista e compositore di lunga data Chris Vachon, con il veterano Rich Lataille alla guida della loro celebre sezione fiati e il dinamico Phil Pemberton alla voce. Vincitori di cinque nomination ai Grammy e di numerosi Blues Music Awards, oltre a numerose vittorie nell'International Critics Poll di DownBeat, i Roomful Of Blues sono celebrati in tutto il mondo. Steppin' Out! Aggiunge il cantante soul DD Bastos alla potente e impeccabile musicalità della band in un esaltante mix di jump, swing, proto rock 'n' roll e funky blues contemporaneo, tra cui gemme senza tempo incise per la prima volta da Etta James, Big Mama Thornton, Jimmy McCracklin, Tiny Bradshaw e altri.Fin dagli esordi nel 1967 come appassionati del blues di Chicago, i Roomful of Blues sono cresciuti fino a diventare una delle più importanti band di jump and swing al mondo, ottenendo cinque nomination ai Grammy, sette Blues Music Awards e una storia di tournée che abbraccia 22 paesi. Lungo il percorso, hanno condiviso il palco con leggende da B.B. King a Carlos Santana e sono stati elogiati da DownBeat, USA Today e The New Yorker per il loro groove incrollabile e le loro performance esuberanti. ROOMFUL OF BLUES

WILD IRIS BRASS BAND " WAY UP "

La WILD IRIS BRASS BAND, una band soul proveniente da Nashville, Tennessee, suona alcuni dei groove più funky delle brass band di questa parte di New Orleans! Co-fondata dal sassofonista Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band/Bela Fleck & the Flecktones), vincitore di 3 Grammy, e dal trombonista Ray Mason (Lauren Daigle, Elvis Costello, Antibalas, Taylor Swift), la Wild Iris è nata all'inizio del 2021 come augurio di compleanno a sorpresa per un amico. La musica suonava così bene che la band ha deciso di provarci e scrivere e registrare musica originale: è nata così la Wild Iris Brass Band. La Wild Iris è composta da Jeff Coffin al sax tenore, Ray Mason al trombone, Emmanuel Echem alla tromba, Jovan Quallo al sax contralto, Neil Konouchi al sousafono, Justin Amaral alla batteria e percussioni, e a completare la festa della brass band c'è Ryoko Suzuki al tamburello. I Wild Iris suonano musica divertente e generosa, con un groove così profondo che non hai altra scelta che sorridere, battere il piede, alzarti e ballare. Gli arrangiamenti dei fiati sono serrati e ricchi di sorprese. In "We're The Wild Iris", il trombettista Steven Bernstein si esibisce con un micidiale intermezzo di tromba slide elettrica. Il sousafono di Neil Konouchi dà il via a una deliziosa versione festosa di "9 To 5" di Dolly Parton, con assoli feroci di Coffin, Mason e del trombettista Emmanuel Echem. WILD IRIS BRASS BAND

BORIS KOZLOV "FIRST THINGS FIRST"

Il bassista e bandleader Boris Kozlov sfida le aspettative e ridefinisce cosa significa mettere "Prima le cose". Il produttore Marc Free manda Kozlov lungo un percorso ambizioso per il suo debutto Posi-Tone e, con mano ferma, il bassista Kozlov dirige con sicurezza un potente quintetto di musicisti di prim'ordine: il sassofonista Donnie McCaslin, il vibrafonista Behn Gillece, il tastierista Art Hirahara e il batterista Rudy Royston continua a muoverti liberamente sulle solide basi armoniche fornite dal modo di suonare e dalla leadership di Kozlov.Mentre molti fan del jazz devono ancora familiarizzare con la musica di Kozlov, è giunto il momento di viaggiare insieme oltre il semplice rettilineo e di colorare fuori dagli schemi. Siamo fiduciosi che la musica di questo album delizierà le orecchie di ascoltatori seri, navigando costantemente lontano dal noto e familiare e si muoverà rapidamente nelle profondità inesplorate dell'improvvisazione collettiva moderna per scoprire un nuovo suono nel tempo e nello spazio. POSITONE RECORDS

Boris Kozlov · First Things First

HOVEN DROVEN " TRAD "

Tradotto dall'inglese-Hoven Droven è una band folk rock svedese fondata nel 1989. Sono specializzati in arrangiamenti strumentali e hard rock di vecchie melodie folk svedesi. La traduzione inglese più vicina alla frase Jamtish "Hoven Droven" è "helter skelter" o "qualunque cosa". Band folk-rock svedese Hoven Droven, vecchia di tre decenni, da quando li ho ascoltati per la prima volta nel 1998 negli album Nordic Sampler dell'etichetta discografica Northside. Avevo perso il contatto con loro, ma sono felice di sentire che sono ancora insieme e portano la tradizione della musica popolare svedese con i loro colpi di scena interpretativi contemporanei, rock e chiassosi. Registrato durante la pandemia del 2020, Trad è un'aggiunta tanto attesa (circa dieci anni in realtà) al loro catalogo di esuberante musica folk-rock/world fusion alla Horslips. E proprio come la band scozzese Wolfstone, gli Hoven Droven fonde temi tradizionali con strumentazione e scrittura di canzoni rock più contemporanee.In Trad, Hoven Droven fa fluire lo spirito liberamente mentre le loro melodie avvincenti mescolano elementi di folklore, misticismo e riferimenti contemporanei. Il risultato è un pezzo molto solido di folk-rock con intensità, spinta e dinamica che non perdono mai di vista la loro eredità e le radici e le origini del lavoro. HOVEN DROVEN

Hoven Droven · Trad

THE COOKERS " LOOK OUT! "

Mentre la maggior parte degli statisti più anziani della tradizione jazz guida i propri gruppi, questa è una delle poche jazz band a contenere musicisti legacy di questo calibro che funzionano come un insieme equo e di lunga data. Billy Harper, Cecil McBee, George Cables, Eddie Henderson e Billy Hart sono tutti nati nell'inebriante era della metà degli anni '60: Hart e Henderson erano membri del rivoluzionario gruppo Mwandishi di Herbie Hancock; Cecil McBee ha unito il grande quartetto degli anni '60 di Charles Lloyd al fianco di Keith Jarrett e Jack DeJohnette; Billy Harper faceva parte dell'ultimo gruppo di Lee Morgan, oltre ad essere un membro del Quartetto di Max Roach e di Art Blakey e dei Jazz Messengers; mentre George Cables teneva la sedia al pianoforte in numerose band, inclusi gruppi guidati da Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon e Art Pepper. David Weiss e Donald Harrison, di una generazione più recente e i membri più giovani della band, sono esperti in questo gergo schietto, avendo acquisito esperienza esibendosi con Art Blakey, Bobby Hutcherson, Freddie Hubbard, Charles Tolliver, Roy Haynes e Herbie Hancock. Uno dei gruppi più impegnativi del jazz contemporaneo... originali che si inseriscono senza sforzo nello spirito e nel lessico di quelle pietre miliari. THE COOKERS

MISTY BLUES "NONE MORE BLUE"

Con un deficit di musica blues all'epoca nei Berkshire, sentirono che il cambiamento musicale sarebbe stato ben accolto. Misty Blues rende omaggio al blues più vecchio reso popolare dalle donne audaci e ottuse del suo tempo, pur rispettando gli artisti maschili classici degli anni '20, '30 e '40. La band non ha completamente abbandonato le proprie radici musicali; sono stati conosciuti per eseguire brani classici rock e folk infusi con una sana dose di blues. Nel corso degli anni, Misty Blues ha prodotto cinque album in studio, Electric Juke Joint presenta interpretazioni blues classiche, Roadhouse Revival è una svolta ballabile sulla musica gospel tradizionale, Between The Stacks il loro album completamente originale con Charles Neville al sax, With All Due Respect rende omaggio alle prime canzoni del genere, e Dark & ​​Saucy è un progetto originale che alterna tra creazioni introspettive e giocosamente sfacciate. I membri principali sono Gina Coleman, Jason Webster, Bill Patriquin, Jeff Dudziak, Ben Kohn, Rob Tatten e Aaron Dean.  MISTY BLUES BAND

JOANNA CONNOR "4801 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE"

"La musica ha scelto me. Ricordo vividamente di aver provato a cantare come "Hello Dolly" di Louis Armstrong nel nostro appartamento di Brooklyn. Veniva spesso alla radio. Sapevo di essere piccolo, ma quando ho cercato in quale anno questa versione fosse in classifica, sono rimasto sbalordito dalla consapevolezza che avevo due anni! "E così è iniziata l'odissea musicale di Joanna Connor. La colonna sonora della sua infanzia nella sua città natale adottiva di Worcester, nello stato Massachusetts,era varia e generosa. Il blues faceva parte del lessico. Il disco preferito di Joanna da bambina era "Take A Giant Step / The Old Folks At Home" di Taj Mahal.Il nuovo album, il seguito del suo acclamato album in studio Rise, è stato prodotto da Joe Bonamassa e Josh Smith agli Ocean Way Recording Studios di Nashville, nel Tennessee.Joanna, Joe e il resto dei musicisti dell'album hanno scavato a fondo e hanno evocato un set autentico, vivo e vigoroso non derivato di Chicago Blues.Dice Joanna: "Abbiamo scelto il titolo dell'album" 4801 South Indiana Avenue "perché era il vero indirizzo del sacro santuario del funky blues" Theresa's Lounge ". Vogliamo che l'ascoltatore apra quella porta, entri e si senta profondamente della magia che un posto come quello portava notte dopo notte. È stato un onore portarlo a te, ascoltatore. " JOANNA CONNOR

Joanna Connor Band · 4801 South Indiana Avenue

HIPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE "BAD BOYS OF JAZZ"

Sette figli del defunto Kelan Phil Cohran sono passati dal suonare per le strade al lavorare con alcuni dei più grandi nomi della musica moderna ... Prince, Erykah Badu, Gorillaz, Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Wu Tang, Tony Allen e altri. Il potere del loro elettrizzante spettacolo dal vivo e l'unicità della loro musica li ha spinti alla notorietà globale e consolidato il loro ruolo di PIONIERI della moderna musica in ottone. Dopo un'attesa di 3 anni, gli Hypnotic Brass rilascia il loro nuovissimo vinile da 12 pollici, appositamente masterizzato per la cera ai SubDecibel Studios di Brooklyn NY, e pieno di così tanti brani hot che ci sono voluti 2 piatti per essere completato. Questa è la versione per collezionisti, come noterai dall'opera d'arte (disegnata dalla Third Culture dalla Spagna), c'è qualcosa di nuovo da scoprire ogni volta che viene studiata. Continuando la lunga eredità di album fondamentali del padre-mentore Phil Cohran come AFRICAN SKIES, ON THE BEACH e MALCOLM X SUITE, e seguendo la precedente collaborazione su "Motivation" con il leggendario rapper Snoop Dogg. Un album classico per la collezione. HIPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE

ONE DIME BAND "HOODOO & HOLY WATER"

One Dime è una band originale di Boston Blues / R & B / Soul / Funk con Paul Greg Gallucci - voce solista, armonica e chitarra. John Brauchler - Chitarre soliste, dobro, banjo e voce. Neil McEvoy - bassi..Gruppo che ha subito molto influenze di artisti blues del passato glorioso.Troppo numerosi per citarne alcuni: Muddy Waters, Albert King, BB King, Lonnie Brooks, Johnny Winter, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, James Brown, JJ Gray & Mofro, Gary Clark Jr., The Band, Chuck Berry, Etta James, Staples Singers, Taj Mahal ecc.La One Dime Band dimostra che non è vincolata da categorie, combinando elementi di blues, country, soul e reggae. Questo rende l'ascolto piacevole e vario.Paul Gallucci e John Brauchler hanno suonato in gruppi e come duo acustico per molti anni. The One Dime Band, nel 2017 e questa è la loro seconda uscita dell'album. Paul è il cantante solista e suona l'arpa, insieme ad alcune chitarre ritmiche e percussioni, mentre John è il chitarrista solista e suona anche banjo e risonatore.Tutto il materiale è stato scritto da Paul e John, a parte una traccia su cui l'autore Tim Curry suona la chitarra acustica e aggiunge voce.ONE DIME BAND

One Dime Band · Hoodoo & Holy Water

ORRIN EVANS "THE INTANGIBLE BETWEEN"

Orrin Evans è un pianista jazz americano. Evans è nato a Trenton, nel New Jersey e cresciuto a Filadelfia. Ha frequentato la Rutgers University e poi ha studiato con Kenny Barron. Ha lavorato come sideman per Bobby Watson, Ralph Peterson, Duane Eubanks e Lenora Zenzalai-Helm, e ha debuttato come leader nel 1994.The Village si è davvero unito per creare The Intangible Between, la quarta uscita del Captain Black Big Band,tramite la Smoke Sessions Records, l'album è stato creato nell'ambiente celebrativo e in comune che Evans eccelle per evocare. Mentre la registrazione ha avuto luogo nel consacrato Sear Sound di New York, l'atmosfera si è trasformata da uno studio di registrazione in un barbecue nel cortile. Nel vero spirito della musica, Evans è entrato in studio con un progetto attentamente studiato, fino ai fogli di calcolo che elencavano i musicisti programmati per una determinata melodia - e quindi ha lasciato spazio alla spontaneità per prendere il sopravvento.Dal trombettista Sean Jones, con cui Evans ha suonato per oltre un decennio, ed Eric Revis al bassista Dylan Reis, un giovane bassista protetto, ai compagni di band che fanno passi da gigante nella scena jazz dopo essere stato nutrito da Evans all'inizio della loro carriera a Philly e oltre - i batteristi Anwar Marshall e Mark Whitfield Jr., i sassofonisti Immanuel Wilkins, Troy Roberts e Caleb Wheeler Curtis, e il bassista Luques Curtis, tra gli altri - The Village parla con una voce forte, unificata e infettiva in The Intangible Between. ORRIN EVANS

Orrin Evans · The Intangible Between

THE DOG TOWN BLUES BAND "EVERYDAY"

RVL music and Richard Lubovitch (aka Loob) are proud to announce the release of the new CD, by The DogTown Blues Band, Everyday. This new CD, comprised of 10 tracks, 43:20 in length, is “Loob's” impressions of his 30 years in Chicago listening to, and playing with, the great Chicago Blues Masters that he saw throughout his time there, in the clubs, and during his many years of going to Maxwell Street to hear the legends of that time. It offers 5 standards and 5 original compositions, and featured, are the amazing vocals of Barbara Morrison, who'svocal interpretations of Everyday I have The Blues, Easy Baby, Ain't Nobody's Business and Same Old Blues, are something special to hear. “Having Ms. Morrison on this project, has allowed us to do original and traditional arrangements of standards with a DogTown twist, so as to feature her accomplished vocal interpretations of these songs. Check out Ain't Nobody's Business, arranged as a late 1950s blues, with a slight stroll feel, or her complete re-invention of Easy Baby, as sung by a female, coupled with the emotional joy and pain she brings to Same Old Blues and the upbeat happiness of Everyday I Have The Blues. The CD also features Hohner Harmonica Master Bill Barrett, who is featured throughout, with attention to his fantastic playing on the original compositions Shrimp Walk and All the Way Down…The two Harmonica songs on the project. Bill has also added a wonderful vocal track to Doc's Boogie. Producer, guitarist Lubovitch gives us a myriad of energetic standards peppered with five originals, including Boxcar 4468, where he plays lazily thru the head, building up to a raucous solo section, with attention to a high energy organ solo by Wayne Peet then Loob and Marcus Watkins on Slide guitar trading a few choruses. THE DOG TOWN BLUES BAND
 

ALLY VENABLE BAND "NO GLASS SHOES"

The 17 year old sensation from Texas, Ally Venable says “I think No Glass Shoes really shows the musicianship of my band as well as the guest artists that performed on this album,” Ally says about the new disc. “The songs on this CD really mesh well together and correspond differently in their own way. My goal for this album is to really connect with people and to let them know it’s okay to feel a certain way. I really cannot express enough gratitude to everyone that contributed to making this album possible.”Ally Venable wrote all of the songs on No Glass Shoes, with the exception of the Junior Wells classic, “Messin’ with the Kid,” and the Bonnie Raitt hit, “Love Me Like a Man,” written by Chris Smither. Ally also composed new music to go with the lyrics of the Alberta Hunter chestnut, “Downhearted Blues.”Houston-based Ally Venable and her band have been racking up critical accolades, including winning the East Texas Music Award last year for Blues Band and Ally for Female Guitarist of the Year. She also placed in the Top 10 of the under 20 years-old category at the 2015 and 2016 Dallas International Guitar Festivals.As leader of the powerhouse Ally Venable Band, she’s ignited tremendous excitement for her musicianship and live performances on the local Houston music scene, with touring now expanded into the southwest region. Ally Venable started singing at an early age in church and in recent years picked up the guitar and found her true passion. She was also voted the 2014 and 2015 East Texas Female Guitarist of the Year. Each of Ally’s bandmates excels on their respective instruments, too. Lead guitarist and keyboards player Bobby Wallace is a master at his craft and his years of experience enhance the band. Bassist Zach Terry brings his passion and energetic flair to every show. Self-taught drummer Elijah Owings brings a steady and dynamic sound to the band. He is the backbone of the Aly Venable Band’s rockin’ blues sound. ALLY VENABLE BAND
 

THE MICK CLARKE BAND "RUFF'N' ROAR - LIVE AT SCRATCHERS"

The Three Lions is thought to be the oldest public house in the Surrey village of Farncombe, and has stood there since at least the beginning of the eighteenth century. For many years the landlord held an annual fair each Easter Monday in an adjoining field with stalls of gingerbread, toys and other amusements such as ‘climbing the pole’, badger baiting and even bare knuckle fighting. Fortunately the amount of bare knuckle fighting has decreased in recent years, and the pub has found a new identity as Scratchers, an excellent venue for rocking blues bands from across the land. On a warm evening in June 2015 the three piece MC Band assembled for an evening of straght ahead rocking blues - Elmore James, Hound Dog Taylor and a few MC originals. It is indeed rough and raw and what you you hear is what went down. Thanks to all those who attended and to the staff and crew who pitched in so readily to help make this recording possible. THE MICK CLARKE BAND
 

IN BUSINESS "COP SHOW"

The Business is an original funk band from New Orleans, Louisiana. Formed in 2012, the band forged its sound playing in clubs along Frenchmen Street, home turf to some of the finest young funk and jazz musicians in the nation. With such high level of talent on the scene, the Business had to work hard to set themselves apart.The resulting sound is rooted in a rhythm section that slides from slinky New Orleans grooves to ultra-tight west coast funk to "rocking your face off," and the transitions are seamless. On top of that, they add their "sax attack," an all saxophone horn section hailing from a town where brass is king. Last but not least, soulful and searing vocals complete the sound. IN BUSINESS
 

ZACH LARMER ELECTRIC BAND "INNER CIRCLE"

"In listening to Inner Circle, one is struck immediately by the originality of guitarist Zach Larmer’s tone and style. Leading his Electric Band on this CD, Larmer performs music that ranges from fusion to post bop jazz without ever sounding like any of his predecessors. The Miami-based guitarist heads a group that includes keyboardist Tal Cohen, Juan Pablo Diaz and Jermaine Walden on bass, and Rodolfo Zuniga as well as David Chiverton on drums. Along the way trumpeter Brian Lynch, saxophonist Aldo Salvent and John Daversa (on EVI and trumpet) make important appearances, but the focus is primarily on the guitarist and his core quartet. The set begins with “On The Dock” which has a funky bass line, tricky rhythmic accents, some EVI, and plenty of fresh ideas from the guitarist. Larmer plays quite lyrically on “Garden Of Eden.” The piece evolves gradually while retaining its opening mood, becoming high-quality fusion with the sound of rock and the improvising of jazz blending together naturally. “Same As It Ever Was” is a wistful piece that is a bit mournful, featuring excellent playing by Larmer and Salvent on tenor. The bluish “Inner Circle” is both catchy and complex, highlighted by some rollicking moments. Zach Larmer is heard at his most passionate on “I Left It Bayou” which finds him pushed and inspired by the bass patterns. Larmer’s explorative solo, one of his best of the set, is particularly individual and creative. “Friedrichshain” has Larmer sharing the spotlight with Brian Lynch. The solos and tradeoffs between guitar and trumpet are quite colorful and heated. Inner Circle concludes with a lengthy version of the set’s lone standard, “Softly As In A Morning Sunrise.” At a tempo that is much slower for this song than usual, Larmer really gets to stretch out, sounding both relaxed and spontaneous. ZACH LARMER ELECTRIC BAND
 

HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND "SHARPENER"

A tour de force of trumpets, trombones, saxes, sousaphone, marching percussion and electronics, the band are as inspired by contemporary rock and electronica as they are New Orleans marching bands and the traditional British brass bands to which their name pays homage. Formed in 2008 out of a desire to play music that appealed to the feet as much as to the ears, the band has rapidly gained an army of loyal supporters, including radio support from Lauren Laverne, Gilles Peterson, Craig Charles, Huey Morgan, Jamie Cullum, Rob Da Bank and John Kennedy. Since the release of their eponymous debut in 2011, the 9-piece have blown their way into the public consciousness with their energetic and passionate live shows, amassing fans worldwide and reinventing the brass band sound for the modern age. New LP Sharpener shows the band on fine form and more confident than ever, with powerful new electronic elements and a dance floor sensibility adding to the jazz, rock and soul for which they are known. Building on the strength of their critically-acclaimed original writing, Sharpener has a powerful set of originals at its core, alongside a trio of leftfield covers in the shape of Nirvana’s Heart-Shaped Box, Kwabs’ Wrong or Right and Three Trapped Tigers’ Cramm. It’s a record that resounds with humour, charm and the hum of the glorious variety of musical genres that emanate from their hometown. Album opener Jump Then Run echoes the sound of the legendary Moondog, while Gather Your Wits is a roof-raising rumble of brass and rebellious behaviour. Wrong or Right, a soulful version of London soul star Kwabs’ great tune, comes to life with juicy menace before The Morning, an uplifting anthemic arrangement, builds into joyous hedonism. When You Know gives space to the band’s superb jazz chops, while album title track Sharpener is a big, bold, brassy and utterly mesmerising affair. It’s perhaps the band’s outstanding arrangements which sets them apart. From the intricacies of Timelapse to the introspection of Reawake, from the punky rock groove of It’s Normally Bigger (based on a true story) to the rave jazz of Bread and Circuses, the arrangements throughout showcase writers Olly Blackman, Luke Christie and Steve Pretty’s contrasting styles, able to switch from screaming energy to moody introspection, from cutting-edge jazz to dancefloor rave, and proving that Hackney Colliery Band is not just another party brass band blowing through the usual pop covers. Alongside their critically-acclaimed releases, Hackney Colliery Band have really stormed the live circuit, selling out two-night runs at Wilton’s Music Hall and the Jazz Café in London, playing main stages of festivals including Field Day, Love Supreme, Wilderness, Cheltenham Jazz Festival and many more, and even performing a 45-minute set in the Olympic stadium as part of the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. On the international circuit they’ve performed in clubs and festivals from Sziget in Hungary to G! Festival in the Faroe Islands, and in countries including Slovenia, Montenegro, Italy, Kosovo, France, Austria, Holland, Germany and Ireland. But the band are never content to rest on their laurels or to keep things simple, and are keen collaborators. Over the years they’ve run a series of experimental music nights at Ronnie Scott’s, a weekly new material night in venues across London, and worked with collaborators including Amy Winehouse, Fyfe Dangerfield, Eliza Doolittle, Jamie Cullum, Andreya Triana, Williams Fairey Band, Rhodes and DJ Yoda. More leftfield collaborations have even included working with a sausage maker on the ‘Hackney Colliery Banger’ and with legendary London brewery Truman’s on their own hugely popular ale ‘Bold as Brass’! They have performed live sessions on Radio 2 and Jazz FM and their performances have been featured on BBC Two (The Culture Show), Sky Arts (Brass Band Wonderland) and live at the BRIT, Mercury and MOBO awards. With Sharpener their most exciting work to date, a tour taking in more venues than ever before and a collaborative EP out in the autumn, 2016 looks set to be a huge year for Hackney Colliery Band. HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND
 

60 GRIT BAND "SELF-TITLED"

A small town group with big city talent, the 60 Grit Band has been transcending generes and expectations throughout Southern California since 2011. Breaking the boundaries of traditional blues, the band draws a heavy infulence from classic and modern rock, rhythm and blues, old time soul, and reggae.Singer and rhythm guitarist David Ferguson has a dynamic range and entertaining presence on the stage. Frank Orecchio, on lead guitar, plays with spirit and a swagger matched by no other. On bass, Brian Haringa plays from his soul and is the backbone of the band. A true showman on harmonica, Jeremiah Kiser plays imaginative leads and subtle rhythms. And Nick Coffey plays the drums with relentless energy and unwavering timing. Together, they play with passion and an element of "grit" that truly sets them apart from other blues/rock acts, and because they leave their hearts on the stage every show, you will never regret attending one.The 60 Grit Band's debut, self-titled album is an eclectic and energetic blend of genres and styles. Though it's rooted in the blues, the album has a fresh and soulful sound that is appreciated by audiences of all ages, and one that you can just let play from front to back. The album is available on iTunes and all the major online music retailers, and also on our website. 60 GRIT BAND
 

DENNIS JONES "BOTH SIDES OF THE TRACK"

High-energy stage performance. Sizzling hot guitar solos. Smooth and soulful vocals. Backed by a rhythm section that is second to none, this IS Dennis Jones. Check out a live show, and you’ll instantly agree, this band ROCKS the blues like NO other! Dennis's feet are firmly rooted in the past, yet his heart and soul are connected to the present. He writes songs that seamlessly blend the best of both worlds, presenting a unique and contemporary style of American rock and blues. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and now based in Los Angeles, California, Jones continues to pursue his musical ambition of becoming a top entertainer in his field. With four well-regarded CD releases to date, and a fifth to be released in January 2016, Jones' vision has never been clearer. Dennis also writes songs for other notable artists, e.g. he wrote the song Temporary Man for Guitar Shorty’s 2010 Alligator release, Bare Knuckle. Since 2003, Dennis has released four successful albums on his own label, Blue Rock Records. Each and every one of these CDs has met with rave reviews. Many of his songs and CDs have hit the top 10 on the Blues Charts, including when his 3rd CD, Pleasure & Pain, ranked #2 of best blues CD releases of the year, by the Canadian-based, Real Blues Magazine. He's latest release, My Kinda Blues, features legendary guest musicians, Kenny Neal, and Guitar Shorty. Dennis is no stranger to film either. Deep Blues from his first CD, Falling Up, was featured in a 2006 Lions Gate movie, Sea of Fear. The title track of Dennis’s 2nd CD, Passion for the Blues, is featured in the 2013 independent film, How We Got Away With It. Finally, Dennis is one of several artists featured in the documentary film Babe’s & Ricky’s Inn, a movie about one of the oldest blues clubs in Los Angeles, and its adored owner. The blues music industry is taking note. In May 2012, Dennis was honored to present the Awards for BB King Entertainer of the Year, to Tab Benoit, and Album of the Year, to the Tedeschi Trucks Band, for Revelator, at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee. Dennis and his band continue to work hard to achieve the next level of musical success. Increased touring opportunities and greater exposure to new fans will undoubtedly make this band a household name. So if the same old blues has got you down, then it’s time to check out the Dennis Jones Band! DENNIS JONES BAND

MICKE BJORKLOF & BLUE STRIP "AIN'T BAD YET"

Ain´t Bad Yet is the sixth album by the Finnish Blues Award-winning (for “Best Band”) blues-rock group Micke Bjorklof (pronounced Be-York-Loaf) & Blue Strip. The new album was produced by John Porter, legendary for his productions of Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, Santana, and no less than 10 Grammy-winning albums. Last October the band traveled to Rockfield Studios in Wales, which has played host to many of the world’s biggest artists from Black Sabbath to Rush and Oasis, and which in 1975 was the primary studio Queen used for the recording of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” “We’re really excited about the new material and about this collaboration with John Porter,” Micke Bjorklof says. “We’d been talking about doing a project together for a couple of years, and I´m glad we finally could make this happen.” MICKE BJORKLOF & BLUE STRIP

ALTERED FIVE "GOTTA EARN IT"

Proclaimed “a staple of the Midwest’s band scene” and “a festival favorite” by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Altered Five’s delectable brew of blues and soul has a wide audience taking notice. The quintet's sophomore album, Gotta Earn It, is a 10-song set featuring seven originals. Singer Jeff Taylor’s powerful voice anchors the sound and drives home the message in songs like the brooding ballad “Three Wishes,” the wistful, burning blues of “Older, Wiser, Richer,” and the yearning “Mona Lisa.” The rhythm section of drummer Scott Schroedl and bassist Mark Solveson grooves hard and enjoys telepathic interaction with keyboardist Raymond Tevich and guitarist Jeff Schroedl. Guitar World magazine raves that Schroedl has “hi-tech chops” and contributes “superlative solo work.” The group also puts its stamp on three covers: a driving, bluesified take on the early Marvin Gaye hit “Ain’t That Peculiar”; a revved-up reading of Buddy Guy’s 1961 Chess recording “Watch Yourself”; and the cool, sassy groove of another Motown original, “You’ve Got to Earn It.”Award-winning blues journalist Dave Rubin declares: "As authentic as a tangy Memphis soul stew, Altered Five breathes fire into deep groove, original R&B and blues. Led by the passion and polish of barrel-chested singer Jeff "JT" Taylor and the explosive, fret-bending guitarist Jeff Schroedl, the five blues brothers play vital music that nurtures the spirit and moves the body."ALTERED FIVE BLUES BAND
 

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