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Lost
Companion
With
earnestness and conviction, Lost Companion blends
folk, blues, country, and bluegrass, creating his
own version of Americana.
Lost Companion was formed in 2011 as a solo project
by singer/songwriter Joe Gualtier, co-founder of the
Folk/Americana group West of the Shore. Moving forward
as a solo project, Lost Companion leans on early blues
and roots music for inspiration, and brings along
the raw dirt and grime that comes with it. Taking
past experiences from the road, Lost Companion paints
a picture of America that is both heartfelt and lonesome,
filled with the joys and troubles we can all understand.
http://www.lostcompanionmusic.com |
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Bri
Arden
Don’t
be fooled by the petite stature of singer-songwriter
Bri Arden- the vocals that burst from the heart, lungs,
and soul of this little powerhouse leave audiences
eager to hear the next perfectly constructed note
to escape her lips. This young artist, known for sincere,
heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies, and an overall
attitude of warmth and positive energy that radiates
through any room she enters, credits legendary female
singer-songwriters like Janis Joplin, Carole King,
Annie Lennox, Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow as some
of her greatest influences. With the recent release
of her latest EP, Awake, Bri is flying up the rungs
of the music ladder to make a bold and brilliant statement
in NYC.
http://www.briarden.com/ |
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Darry
Miller and the Veil
From
an early age, Darry Miller's life has been filled
with music. His mom took him to his dad's gigs as
a baby and when he got his first drum set at three,
he showed an intuitive ability to play. It wasn't
long before he was sitting in with his dad's band,
cutting his teeth on rock and roll. As he got older,
he began playing around with his dad's digital recording
equipment and spent his formative years alone in
the basement with it, experimenting with the layering
of sounds, tones, harmonies and beats, igniting
a true passion for music and an understanding of
how powerful it can be. The solitude Darry found
in his basement while recording those first songs
lent an intimacy to his lyrics that he carries through
to his songs today. Trying to understand life, love,
loss and ambitions are a constant theme and are
easily related to by his growing fan base. That
fan base started when he passed some demos around
to his friends at school and continues to expand
as more people are turned on to his unique combination
of pop, funk, blues and Americana. In 2009, Darry
signed with the independent label Ripple Creative
Records and now tours with three very talented band
members.
http://www.myspace.com/darrymiller
FEBRUARY
2012 ARTIST OF THE MONTH
http://www.myruralradio.com/darrymiller.asp
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Jake
Hill
Jake
Hill is a singer/songwriter from Plymouth, Massachusetts,
from across the country, and from down the street.
He has miles on his voice, blisters on his fingers,
and stories to tell. Though born and raised in America’s
Hometown, it was the American Southwest where he found
himself. Then he came home.
Jake has released four full-length LP’s and
a handful of EP’s, and has performed from Boston
to Austin in front of audiences as intimate as a couple
of bottle-throwing drunks and as rowdy as thousands
of fancy people doing fancy things.
http://jakehillmusic.com/ |
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Dani
hoy
"One
day, someone took a chance on me and everything changed.
I played over a weekend at an event called Spring
Phling, in Wildwood, New Jersey, and someone asked
me if I had a CD. Then some other folks asked me that
question. Before I knew it, I was writing more songs
and seriously contemplating a CD. That weekend was
an incredible amount of fun, with meeting musicians
and performing. If you don't grab an opportunity you
may just miss out on something wonderful. I suddenly
found myself doing and saying unexpected things. The
adventure has begun."
http://www.danihoymusic.com/ |
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Frankie
Moran
Frankie
Moran is an award winning songwriter who has logged
many hours on the road performing up and down the
East Coast. Frankie's style includes Country, Bluegrass
and Americana. He has been fortunate to share the
stage with great artists including David Nelson, Citizen
Cope, Rusted Root, David "Dawg" Grisman,
Israel Vibrations and Derrek Trucks. Recent projects
include the placement of his song "She's Been
Cheatin'" in the new film "Lovely Molly"
directed by Eduardo Sanchez (Blair Witch), as well
as recording "What Goes On" by the Beatles
for The Beatles Complete on Ukulele.
www.frankiemoranmusic.com |
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Sweet
Leda
Powered
by the sultry, commanding vocals and electrifying
stage presence of Julie Cymek, who draws comparisons
to "Adele mixed with Mary J. Blige, with a certain
South Of The Mason-Dixon Line ache that’s all
her own", Rock and Soul band Sweet Leda has earned
a reputation as a “rising star!" With their
HOT new album "Need The Music" in hand,
the band is working hard to share their music with
the world! Independently operated, Sweet Leda has
shared festivals and stages with the likes of Robert
Randolph, Lyle Lovett, Keb' Mo', Tedeschi Trucks,
Big Head Todd, Indigenous.....and recently recorded
the song “Lovely Molly” for the film Lovely
Molly, the latest from Blair Witch Project makers
Haxan Films.
http://www.sweetleda.com |
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Miss
Tainted Love
"My
life flows on in endless song. How about you?"
asks 18-year-old independent recording artist Kate
Howard, better
known as MissTaintedLove (no spaces) to her loyal
fans. "I make music about chaos and other joys.
I'll be a big-time
music dork for a long time." adds Kate, a female
alternative rock performer from York County. When
asked about the
meaning of her moniker MissTaintedLove, Kate cryptically
replies "Relates to the person who I am, when
writing my
songs."
for more...
http://www.misstaintedlove.com/ |
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Sadie
New
York based indie pop vocalist Sadie debut EP Waiting
For The Moment was released Dec 6th, 2011. For this
singer/multi-instrumentalist the moment is now with
six songs inspired by 60’s girl group pop and
updated with a modern singer/songwriter radio flair
led by the single “For All That You Do.”
Packed with melodies and hooks, Sadie’s EP features
songwriting, instrumental assistance and production
from Ted Mason known for his work as a member of multi-platinum
group Modern English (Melt With You) as well as president
of Mi5 Recordings. Truly a New York story Sadie initially
met Mason while working as a Maitre’ D at a
popular west side eatery that Mason frequented.
for more...
http://www.sadiemusic.com/ |
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THE
SKETTIES
Born
in a Lancaster County barn, this interdimensional,
time-traveling, shape-shifting, genre-bending musical
trio have been impacting the melodic landscape of
the east coast since 2007. The music of The Sketties
is not entirely unlike a hair dryer whispering sweet
and gentle melodies in your ear, lulling you into
a dream-like state, before dropping into the tub and
electrocuting your soul. Thematically running the
gamut of human emotionalism from one song to the next,
the lyrical content is, at times, sardonic, aggressive,
and paranoid, while at other times uplifting, optimistic
and hopeful. The Sketties will sweep you off your
feet and absentmindedly drop you back into reality.
http://www.thesketties.com/ |
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Find
Vienna
Philadelphia
is the proud home of the musical movement known as
FIND VIENNA. This extremely energetic band is known
for its clean melody lines, probing lyrics, driving
rhythms and enthusiastic performances. Sweetly placed
pop melodies and a driving rock rhythm are sewn together
to create a unique, infectious sound. FIND VIENNA
started out with a cult-like following of friends
and family, and then went on to include friends of
friends, and friends of those friends. From coast
to coast, FIND VIENNA has been performing to inspire
a wide range of fans that eagerly await news of FIND
VIENNA’s next appearance and release.
http://www.wearefindvienna.com/ |
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Jensen
Keets
Music
and fashion have always been great ways to make
a statement. Jensen Keets, is a singer/songwriter/fashion
designer who is ready for her close up. After spending
nearly five years perfecting her first full length,
self-titled album, Jensen is ready to share her
K.D. Lang-esque twang vocals meets Alanis Morissette’s
irreverent pop/rock style with the world.
http://www.jensenkeets.com/
DECEMBER 2011 ARTIST OF THE MONTH
http://www.myruralradio.com/jensenkeets.asp
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Shadowplay
In
2006, two middle school youths started a rock band.
Unlike so many others the thought of becoming rock
stars was not just a dream. For lead singer Andrew
Corkery and lead guitarist Dan Holden becoming rock
stars was not a choice, but a destiny they wished
to embark on. From that standpoint, there were no
other options but to seek out other members and build
a band. The product of that search is now the band
known as Shadowplay. Due to age and varying degrees
of training and musicianship, struggles occurred the
first few years. However, they took their criticism
constructively and used it to better themselves and
their art. They welcomed guitarist George Legatos
in 2007, bassist John Sellers in 2008 and drummer
Tim Bear in 2009. In just two years their musical
progression was obvious.
www.Shadowplayrocknroll.com |
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Jerry
Duncan
Starting
at the age of 15, Jerry began his lifelong love of
playing and writing music. Through his 20’s,
he traveled with various regional bands while continuing
to write and record original music. At age 30, he
opened a guitar shop specializing in used and vintage
guitars and amps, as well as a recording studio for
local talent. After a 15-year break, Jerry began to
manage young “up and coming” singers from
the area and as a result began writing material for
them to record. This also pulled him back out on the
road playing fairs and show dates from New York to
Nashville, with most points in between. Still playing,
writing and recording with his band “The 8th
Ave. Deacons”, Jerry has shared the stage with
many national artists and may be coming to a venue
near you.
http://www.guitarsongeorge.com |
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Special
Guests
The
Boston-based band, Special Guests, has released their
first CD on Canned Peaches Records. The CD has been
2 years in the making and features superb vocal performances
by Zoe Alpert, Craig Carter, and Suzanne McNeil (check
out her ReverbNation page). The project began when
songwriter Al Pechulis met Zoe and Rick Alpert, while
performing at the Frank Withey Memorial Scholarship
Foundation concerts near Boston. Zoe particularly
liked Al’s original songs, and after Al gave
her a CD of original material, the trio met on a winter’s
night in 2009 and knew this would be something special.
http://www.reverbnation.com/specialguestsfeaturingzoealpert |
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LoveBettie
Named
“Pittsburgh’s Hottest Band” by Microsoft
Windows, the Pittsburgh based pioneers of “Swagger
Rock” attract fans from all walks of life with
their neo-soul, rock-pop mash up. This genre-bending
refreshing new take on modern rock has landed the
band an onslaught of mass media exposure, major radio
circulation, and a resounding buzz within the music
industry.
Having toured a majority of East coast and Midwest
states, Lovebettie’s persistent drive and tireless
work ethic has helped them evolve from a local favorite
to a national success story. They have shared the
stage with multitudes of national acts including:
Lifehouse, Fuel, Semi Precious Weapons, Everclear,
Guster, The Last Goodnight, and many more. In 2010
they performed The Official Lady Gaga Afterparty for
her Monsters Ball Tour. They were personally selected
by Jon Bon Jovi as one of three bands to contend for
a tour opening spot, and released two music videos
for airing consideration on MTV, VH1, and Fuse.
http://www.lovebettie.com/ |
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Heather
Pierson
Heather
Pierson was born on the edge of the American West
and was raised on the music of the South - blues,
jazz, soul - music that is at once both celebratory
and melancholy. To define her by these origins, however,
is to miss the point - she is a prolific performer,
composer and songwriter in nearly every genre of music.
Her wildly and beautifully varied live performances
and her growing catalog of releases reflect this boundless
creativity. New Orleans jazz, Delta blues, poignant
and narrative story-songs, Native American chants,
New Age instrumental piano, folk-pop, a capella vocal
renderings, ethereal and synthesized soundscapes:
all are well within the capable grasp of this unique
and inspiring performer. Her latest CD release, Make
It Mine, is a collection of 16 songs recorded in rural
Maine and mastered by Grammy-award winning Bob Ludwig
of Gateway Mastering. The album explores the universal
themes of love, loss, hope and perseverance in a manner
reminiscent of such songwriters as Joni Mitchell and
Paula Cole.
http://www.heatherpierson.com/ |
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Loretta
Bilieux
Songs
of backtalking poison ivy, vengeful reincarnation,
exhilarating sled rides, being bulletproof, uncensored
joints, refusing your wings, not so friendly friends,
staring down a fox, skating on black ice, and just
being one of the boys are rendered spot on by her
crackerjack band and razor-sharp voice.
http://www.lorettabilieux.com/ |
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GingerChild
We
are Ginger Child, a female fronted acoustic rock duet.
That being said, we cover a variety of artists such
as:
Melissa Etheridge, Alanis Morissette, Indigo Girls,
Evanescence and Fleetwood Mac. We also do some classic,
IE: Grace Slick and some contemporary country.
We are a unique act providing a sound that is just
not seen in this area. And we have since been labeled
“Alternative Folk.” And now that we have
this out please take a look at our originals on Reverbnation
http://www.facebook.com/GingerChildBand |
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Kiley
Evans
Kiley
Evans is a Boston girl with a Nashville soul. Growing
up in a creative family, she was exposed to music
from an early age. "I remember lying in bed as
a child waiting for my dad to crack my door open,
with his guitar in his hands. He'd sing and play until
my sister and I fell asleep. My infatuation with music
is rooted in those bedtime sessions." - says
Kiley. But It wasn't until she was a teenager that
country music entered her life. Artists like Reba
McIntyre, Miranda Lambert and Sugarland would eventually
inspire Kiley to try her own hand at writing songs.
http://www.kileyevans.com/ |
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Sahffi
Sahffi
spreads her message of “love and peace through
self-awareness” with her spontaneous blend of
folk, rock and blues, all stemming through her early
training in classical music. She
calls her music "Neo-Alternative Folk"
and is an international singer/songwriter, with
a recent #1 song in Botswana, South Africa and #1
download on Traxsource as a member of the international
house group t3N. She has released 3 full length
albums "...and I am not sorry," "Turning
Tides," and "Expectations." She is
currently working on her fourth album "The
Break" with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra.
www.sahffi.com |
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MOSNO
Mosno,
The 3rd World Rocker, is an international singer/songwriter
native of Sudan, he is known for his Desert Eclectic
style of songs, which is a blend of Arab-poetic lyrics,
with a pentatonic flavor of singing. He performs with
an ensemble of his talented friends to further bridge
the gab of East & West, & melt away stereotypes
of both his Sudanese & American cultures.
His
voice has been compared to Brandon Boyd of Incubus,
Richie Havens, & his songwriting has been compared
to Sting.
By joining forces with international artists Sahffi,
Marc Avon Evans, and global DJ N'Dinga Gaba, he has
became an active member of the international electronic
group t3N, who are now heard all over South Africa
& Europe.
www.mosno.net |
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Rebekah
Jean
It's
rural northeast Ohio, the smell of pinto beans fills
an Appalachian woman's kitchen, and her doe-eyed daughter
is enthralled by the sounds of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell,
and Willie Nelson.
Rebekah Jean grew up with a handful of conflicting
influences. Roots planted deep in the hills of West
Virginia coal country, raised close enough to her
father's Cleveland to hear the screams of rock-n-roll.
Rebekah's original music effortlessly reveals this
juxtaposition, with songwriting that carries on the
tradition of honest clarity and heartfelt sincerity
both rock-n-roll and early country first presented.
Her lyrics draw you in, but it's her voice that will
get your attention. Rebekah is at once both sharp
as a razor and haunting as a foggy mountainside, grabbing
the listener and music professional alike.
www.rebekahjean.org |
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Suzi
Brown
Suzi
Brown is a young world traveler whose life experiences
permeate her complex acoustic compositions instrumentally
and lyrically. She has performed internationally
at venues throughout Australia, China, Thailand,
and South Korea. Not only will her melodies capture
you, her fascinating stories of travel and performing
music will draw you in. Her rhythmic percussive
beats and two-finger tapping style is reminiscent
of Andy McKee, Ani DiFranco, and Trace Bundy. Suzi
continues to live, love, and challenge her listeners
to think outside of the box.
http://www.SuziBrownMusic.com
http://www.Facebook.com/Suzi.Brown.Music
NOVEMBER 2011 ARTIST OF
THE MONTH
http://www.myruralradio.com/suzibrown.asp
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Cold
Springs Road
The
music of Cold Springs Road won’t be hurried.
It comes to you unambiguously and offers itself just
as it is. Likewise, you accept it just as you are.
And like good folk music the listener takes it and
makes it his own.
The songwriting of guitarist/vocalist Brian Hurst
suggests that he, and his wife Ranita, (vocals, mandolin,
fiddle) have seen the grass on the other side and
realize the need to, as Whitman said, “bequeath
[themselves] to the dirt to grow from the grass [they]
love.
http://coldspringsroadmusic.com |
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Karen
Choi
I
was born and raised in the Midwest. I call Lincoln,
Nebraska home. Since I was very young, I have been
writing lyrics and pairing them with melodies. Verse
is my preferred language, my native tongue. When I
was fifteen or so, I picked up my Dad’s old
’73 Martin and began giving my meandering melodies
a musical home. Thus, the songwriter in me was born.
I remain mystified by the songwriting process and
feel a deep sense of privilege that I am able to participate
in such a craft.
A
few years ago, I moved slightly southwest of my Nebraskan
home to St. Louis, Missouri where I now live with
my husband and two young boys. I traded in my Dad’s
Martin for a Gibson, the cornfields of Nebraska for
the winding rivers of St. Louis. In this hazy city
I continue to learn what it means to take the raw
materials of the created world and give them musical
form. I will forever be a lover of the lyric and a
student of the song. www.facebook.com/karenchoimusic
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SweetLife
"This
acoustic duo celebrates their personal love story
with lyrics that are honest, mature, and family-friendly."
-- Market House News Briefs, Columbia, PA, December
2010
"Jazz-infused pop meets Karen Carpenter vocals.
Lyrically, the band touches on the desperate need
we all have for relationships with God, others, and
ourselves."
-- Shane Speal, King of the Cigarbox Guitar
http://www.sweetlifemusic.com
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John
Kane
Also
called JCK , John grew up in Baltimore, Maryland.
He started playing at a very young age and found
a love for it. He went to Peabody prep briefly studying
classical and jazz theory and later formed a rock
group, He played around town and embarked on a small
east coast tour, but more or less did circles. Recently
solo of about 2 yrs and in the process of recording
a full band production CD at wrightway studios.
In the meantime while not involved with school or
family ( which the other players are) he plays anywhere
and everywhere with his acoustic guitar. It has
proven highly beneficial to him within the past
few months and we look forward to hearing more from
him soon.
Follow Him on Facebook
Band
Camp Page
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The
RJ Moody Experience
Formed
in 2009, the RJ Moody Experience is becoming more
and more popular everyday. What started out as a
small project and a division of a still growing
Punk Rock Band, RJ Moody branched out and poured
heart and soul into music. The project's fans demanded
more and more, and thats when the RJ Moody Experience
was born and set out for a bigger horizon.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-RJ-Moody-Experience/107098429321290?sk=info
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Johnny
Mainstream
One
quality which seems to separate the great artists
from the mainstream is their ability to succinctly
tell us what we already know. That is to say, they
can tell us how we feel. Listening to a Johnny Mainstream
record is the equivalent of suddenly being privy
to a great secret; suddenly, you have words to explain
your own emotions and angst. And suddenly, you don't
feel as alone anymore.
Johnny
Mainstream is a five-piece Americana act out of
Manchester, CT. Born in the Marist College dormitories
of songwriter Matthew Maynes and bassist Dan Garaffa,
Johnny Mainstream began writing honest folk songs
inspired by Bob Dylan, Bright Eyes, and Kevin Devine,
but infused with the punk rock ideals on which each
was raised.
Read
more: http://www.myspace.com/johnnymainstream
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Devon
Nickoles
Devon
has four loves in life - her family, her animals,
helping others, and singing. As a young girl growing
up on a farm, Devon's love and caring for others has
been the driving force behind her passion for rescuing
animals, taking part in community activities, and
developing her career as a singer. At the age of 15,
Devon's voice exudes all of who she is: passion, adventure,
independence, and selflessness. She admires and aspires
to give back to the music industry in the likes of
Jennifer Nettles, Taylor Swift, Reba, Carrie Underwood,
Martina McBride, Faith Hill and Rascal Flatts. To
Devon, music is not just notes on a page or words
on paper. Each and every song has a life, a meaning,
and a feeling that are extensions of what happens
to us in our own lives. Her voice resonates strong
emotion and passion when she sings, a raw talent for
a girl who has never had voice lessons. Devon's true
love and passion for country music lives on in her
desire for her music and singing to tell its own story
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Noah
Michael
Singer/Songwriter
Noah Michael has just released his newest CD "Times
of Feeling". Produced and recrorded by Raplh
Real, Ralph Real Productions, and Mastered by Paul
Leavitt.
Follow Noah on Facebook
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Best
Nauticals
"I'm
LOVIN the NEW SPICE..." ~ Mike Males, MyRuralRadio.com
Best Nauticals is a band composed of Ryan Bender,
Michael Klahold, Adam Katora, and Jarik Hieronymus.
Their music can be described as indie, folk, and
experimental. Unique instrumentation sets Best Nauticals
apart from other bands including banjo, melodica,
trumpet, saxophone, and a wide array of other instruments.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Best-Nauticals/161084737272866
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Ben
Rothermel
Setting out from Lancaster, PA, the city he calls
home, Ben Rothermel is on a journey. Not just a journey
of music but one of life. Constantly realizing himself
in new ways everyday but never compromising his original
goal – to write music from his heart that he
can sing and feel every night.
Setting out from Lancaster, PA, the city he calls
home, Ben Rothermel is on a journey. Not just a journey
of music but one of life. Constantly realizing himself
in new ways everyday but never compromising his original
goal – to write music from his heart that he
can sing and feel every night.
http://www.benrothermel.com |
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John
Childers
"My
NEW FAVORITE songwriter..." ~ Mike Males, MyRuralRadio.com
A songwriter living in Aston, Pa. John Childers’
strongest musical influences range back to the early
’70's. This time of southern rock, blues and
story telling singer songwriters is easily recognizable
in his music today. Originally starting as a guitar
player, he gradually through the years moved to
writing his own songs. The songs touch many aspects
of life through his eyes. From spirited and good
natured to the serious and reflective John’s
unique style explores the common themes that cross
our very different lives.
www.johnchildersmusic.com
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Jessica
Smucker
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New
Threads
Members
Dave Pedrick: guitar, vocals
Lynn Royer: vocals
Steve Davis: guitar, vocals
About
"Acoustic innovation...A new power trio with
a downright intimidating combined resume in the
regional music scene." - Fly Magazine
Quality originals and really cool versions of tunes
you know.
http://www.newthreadstrio.com
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Dave
Moore
Born in Buffalo, NY,
Raised and lives in Philadelphia, Pa. Dave is an experienced
musician ans vocalist with thousands of shows under
his belt. Worked as a sideman for for many artists
and bands, most notably, Danny & The Juniors,
and performing with Dennis Yost of The Classics V,
The Dovells, and many others. Heavily influenced by
such artists as: Robert Plant, Paul Rogers, and Otis
Redding, to name a few. Now trying his hand at writing
and producing his own work, Dave has now stepped to
the front of the stage, putting everything out there
for the world to see and judge for themselves. His
song stylings crossover from rock to pop to country
and blues. Telling stories of everyday life, common
to us all, with a simple and straightforward approach.
"My hope is show everyone my heart and soul through
my songs".
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Bold
Face Truth
Bold Face Truth is
an all original heavy Christian band. We take our
life's experiences and pour them into our song writng
and music to show God will get his message out through
many different styles. We are 4 or 5 members from
Lancaster and York Counties. We are available for
bookings and benefits, its our passion to bring a
high energy positive message to whatever venue we
are invited to play at. Thank you...the BFT
For booking contact: boldfacetruth@yahoo.com
717-681-5724
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Emily
Yanek
Emily
Yanek is an 19 year-old singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania
whose powerful voice, passionate melodies, and honest
lyrics lead you to a place of emotion we all have
felt. Influenced by singer-songwriters of the 1970’s,
Yanek puts a refreshing take on a nostalgic sound.
“I’m drawn mostly to music from the
60’s and 70’s, because back then they
were writing songs that took you to a snapshot of
the times and movements they were living.”
“…her singing and her writing continue
to amaze and astound me!”
Jeff Pevar, guitarist for Ray Charles, Rickie Lee
Jones, David Crosby, CPR, CSN
www.emilyyanek.com
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Dana
Alexandra
My
name is Dana. my hometown still doesn't have a stoplight
and I truly hope it stays that way. I'm a born singer
and a not so born guitarist. Oh well. I love to
collect mugs. I knit scarves. I'm very forgetful
when it comes to people. please don't take offense.
just realize I'm a dodo when it comes to that and
it will probably take me 10 times to finally get
it right. I love the peace and quiet falling asleep
to crickets and peepers on a summer's eve. I also
love being close enough to big cities to soak up
as much culture as I can under those brilliant city
lights! I love skylines. I really love trees. I'm
a summer girl but I love every season too. I love
being outside even though I'm a girly girl...being
both is possible! I love my family and friends although
right now a lot of them are too far away from me.
I love eating healthy foods but I have a sweet tooth
and snowballs from Summer's snowball stand. I set
goals for myself and keep everything I love as close
to me as I can. I've lived in a beachtown, huuuuge
city and small town. I used to wear my heart on
my sleeve and I think my music reflects that. But
not so much anymore because I've lived some more
and I've learned some more...and I know it's for
the best. I truly believe that "love is all
you need" and I live my life by that.
Please visit my website: http://www.danaalexandra.com
MyRuralRadio.com
April 2011 - Artist of the Month.
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TELESMA
psychedelic
tribal modern world dance music
The Telesma experience is an ecstatic trans-cultural
phenomenon with a highly infectious
and danceable beat. Exploding on the Baltimore music
scene in 2002, it soon developed
a loyal local fan base and then shook the underground
festival scene from coast to coast.
Alex Grey, the noted visionary artist, hailed Telesma
as “shamanic... with a sense of an
underlying universal wisdom...a rare combination
in a rock/techno band.”
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Katarina
Boudreaux
Louisiana
via Texas to Connecticut singer, pianist, songwriter
– my music speaks (yells, cries, roars, laughs)
where life becomes silent. After receiving a BA
in Music and a BA in English from TCU, I moved to
Connecticut to write and experience four seasons.
I’m thinking I preferred two, but new experiences
allow me to continue to write original music and
poetry, perform, and create whatever I can wherever
I can. I currently play with a great lineup –
piano and vocals contributed by me, sax, upright
bass, and drums rounding out the sound. My new album
- Mistral - was recorded in North Carolina with
the fabulous producer Karen Kane and I'm rather
pleased with it.
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James
Casto
JIn
2002, James Casto took a leap of faith, left Corporate
America and began aggressively pursuing songwriting.
It's easy to hear the influences in the music of
James Casto. Traces of Billy Joel, Phil Vassar,
Kenny Loggins , Bruce Hornsby, and Michael McDonald
all weave their way into his songs. Casto started
his musical career as a drummer doing session work
and live performances in Atlanta, GA. His deepest
passion, however, was songwriting. The story of
James Casto is about taking a chance, a leap of
faith to pursue a passion. Casto sums up his new
life and the lessons he learned in his popular song
"Two Inches Deep"...Today I'm taking back
my life, letting go of things I cannot keep, 'cause
today I looked up and realized I've been drowning
in water two inches deep.
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Jerry
Lo-Renz
Jerry
Lo-Renz is from western P.a about 45 mins from Pittsburgh....He
lived in Winter park C.o,Humboult C.a and asheville
N.c...Playing music all in between....One man band...Blues,country,Punk
if you ever get a chance to go see him live GO!!!...Working
on doing a couple Runs this summer too so check
and see where he will be.
http://www.reverbnation.com/chefjerry |
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Kris
Kehr and Stone Poets
Kris
Kehr (pronounced ‘CARE’) is a singer-songwriter
and multi-instrumentalist from Berks County, PA.
He has been playing professionally for over 25 years
now either as a soloist, leader of his own band
or as a support musician in other bands. He has
relocated back to the Berks area from a few years
on the North Carolina music scene after 5 years
in the Lehigh Valley, 10 years on the State College,
PA music scene. He’s spent several years on
the road as a soloist, multi-instrumentalist with
The Recipe and half of the folk duo LOWdOGS and
has produced four albums of his own material- Long,
Long Year (1999), Kris Kehr & Stone Poet (2001),
Lowdogs-In The Tall Grass (2005) and Notes From
The Crossroads (2008) for his own indie label Woobie
Cat Records. He has also edited and contributed
to the production of The Recipe’s live release
“All You Can Eat” for Harmonized Records.
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The
Cultivators
It's
a sound that recalls an age when folk music was
still sung by honest laborers and their salt-of-the-earth
families. From the doleful laments of tragic heroes
to the foot-stompin' hootenannies of town-wide celebrations,
The Cultivators pull from America's roots to craft
simple songs for complicated times.
Cultivated from the roots-music scene of southeastern
Pennsylvania's Lancaster and Berks counties, The
Cultivators draw upon a litany of musical influences
to craft their own honest and heartfelt version
of Americana music. They are a down-to-earth band
with a passion for authentic country and folk music.
The songs they connect with on a deeply personal
level often
illustrate the joy and success and the pain and
struggle of everyday life through stories of love,
murder, self-reliance, attrition, salvation, social
responsibility and, yes, even drinking.
www.cultivatorsband.com
MyRuralRadio.com
March 2011 - Artist of the Month.
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Morgan
LaFave
Morgan’s
singing/songwriting career is beginning to take
off. A natural performer on stage, she brings her
acoustic performance to local venues gaining a local
following. As a recording artist, she has completed
a Demo which includes four of her favorite songs
and is looking forward to inking a recording contract
and the release of her first album. Feel free to
visit morganlafave.com to listen to her songs.
Morgan currently resides in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
She is in her junior year at Gettysburg Area High
School and is on the honor roll, active in student
government, academic clubs, and local charities.
http://morganlafave.com/
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Camela
Widad Kraemer
“Camela
Widad Kraemer (pronounced “KAM *ell*laa”
“WIH*dod” “KRAY*mer”),
has battled some demons. Not the demons of drugs,
abuse or self-loathing. Along her travels through
musicianship she has had to determine whether
to conform to the prosaic formula of the singer-songwriter
or prominently display the middle finger of the
washed-up “good-ol-days” rocker. Thankfully,
she has chosen neither. Instead, she mixes the
melancholy mystery of life’s endless questions
with the joy and simple pleasure of answers when
they are found. Her music allows the listener
to experience a space in time where one gives
up trying to uncover and live within the secret
of happiness and embraces their sublime slice
of singularity. Beware, demons of peace dwell
there!” Colby Miller – PSU-Dickinson
Law Student
http://www.camelak.com/
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Miss
Tess
Miss
Tess is Brooklyn-based performing songwriter and
bandleader. She currently tours with a tight-nit
quartet complete with sax/clarinet, upright bass,
drums, and herself on guitar and vocals. Similar
to artists such at Tom Waits, Randy Newman, Madeleine
Peyroux, or Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks, Miss Tess
draws inspiration from older styles of music, and
uses those sounds in the service of her own personality.
http://www.misstessmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/misstessmusic
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Mike
McMonagle
At
an age when most kids start playing with matches,
Mike McMonagle was, well, also playing with matches.
Luckily, the day came when matches lost their luster
and he picked up a guitar. It was a Saturday, presumably,
and the Pennsylvania sky was blue and cloudless,
probably. The first chord he ever strummed was an
E minor; to this day, Mike still plays that chord,
along with others, to formulate an array of folk-
and blues-inspired ditties about trains, wine and
Virginia. Listening to Mike perform is like watching
a bright sunrise on a crisp, dewy morning after
a night of heavy drinking.
http://www.facebook.com/mikemcmonaglemusic
http://www.myspace.com/mikemcmonaglemusic
FREE download of self-recorded EP, six and four
(http://bit.ly/sixandfourEP)
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GROOVE
JONES
Founded
by bassist Rod Goelz, Groove Jones has been inciting
audiences into funk-frenzied,undulating agglomerations
since 2006. From the beginning, Rod's goal was a
simple one: apply the old-school funk esthetics
and influences to fit contemporary currents. For
Rod, this involved re-vamping approaches to performance—no
sequencers, no drum machines. Groove Jones would
be real-time; real-deal. Fun was to be key.
Groove
Jones' 2011 8-piece ace-assemblage features some
of central Pennsylvania's finest R&B/funk musicians:
Lea Jolan (vocals); Joe McDowell (vocals, keyboard,
vocoder, trumpet); Ralph Real (vocals, keyboard);
Rod Goelz (4- and 5-string basses, background vocals);
Drew Stepp (rhythm guitars, background vocals);
Anthony Aguirre (drums, vocals); Wes Burke (saxophones),
and AJ Myers (Trumpet).
website:
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Milk
Cow and the Honeybee
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Like
Wild
The
musical endeavor of an honest young man, Like Wild
is the solo undertaking of Lancaster County's own
Patrick Hatt. Like Wild's finely honed and uniquely
folksy-Americana style channels his own down to
earth and personable nature and infuses it in songs
written about the extraordinary parts of the everyday:
love, optimism, and the ultimate importance of being
true to yourself. Like Wild's self-titled debut
was released June 15th, 2010. The four song EP is
a loosely compacted nugget of the stuff that makes
Like Wild so easy to listen to - simple, genuine
songs about the relatable problems and feelings
everyone experiences. The EP was produced and engineered
by friend Kurt DeMarra and mastered by Carl Saff,
and is available through iTunes, Amazon, and other
digital retailers. Be sure to catch Like Wild live
in the upcoming months in support of his brand new
release.
website:
www.likewild.bandcamp.com
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Indian
Summer Jars
The
concept behind Indian Summer Jars is that of preserving
a moment/an energy/an emotion. The Indian Summer reminds
us of past events, and pleasant surprises, warm weather,
and new beginnings. As a band, Indian Summer Jars
captures and stores some of these warm "feel
good" moments so that they may be revisited and
shared with others. Sarah Beth and The Real Sarah
King met at an open mic at Appalachian Brewing Company
(Harrisburg, PA) in 2005. Both Sarahs were performing
solo acts at the time, but hit it off well and began
to share gigs. After a while, it just made sense for
the two to combine talents, thus creating Indian Summer
Jars. The album "Similar" was recorded in
one week's time in May of 2008. Indian Summer Jars
plan to record a new album in the spring of 2010.
http://www.myspace.com/indiansummerjars
MyRuralRadio.com
February 2011 - Artist of the Month.
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J.D.
Sage
Disenchanted with
the Nashville publishing machine, in 1999 J.D. formed
his own band, The Guilty Plezures, including guitarist
Michael Kelsh (Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle) and
bassist Jack Sundred (Poco).A c.d. was produced,
titled “Guilty in a Sense”, by Bill
Halverson (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Neil
Young) recorded at the Sound Emporium studio (Willie
Nelson, Dierks Bentley) resulting in a successful
tour of the mid-west and mid-Atlantic regions.
After
a 5 year break J.D. has returned with new songs,
a new band, and a new CD ,"I Know Where I Am".
Blending a mix of Southern Rock, Hard Country, &
Bluegrass with well written originals during live
performances, J.D. and his band of veteran local
musicians provide a professional experience for
all involved and an ever changing, good time show
for his fans.
Booking – 717-382-4238 e-mail jdsage@zoominternet.net
MyRuralRadio.com
December 2010 - Artist of the Month.
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Kingsfoil
Kingsfoil
is a Pennsylvania based rock quartet with a focus
on songwriting, arrangements, and energetic live
performances. Jordan Davis and Tristan Martin originally
formed the group as an acoustic duo in 2002. Following
the strong release of their first acoustic album
"The Almond Tree EP" in 2005, Joe Cipollini
was added on drums, and in 2007 Tim Warren finalized
the group on bass. With this solid line-up, Kingfoil
recorded the five song ep "Bear in the Attic"
in 2007. As a four piece, Kingsfoil has seen extensive
growth in the south central and eastern Pa. markets.
The band continues to perform on a regional level,
consistently adding fans and friends.
For
booking/business please contact Steve Doud at: steve@kingsfoil.com
- http://www.myspace.com/kingsfoil
MyRuralRadio.com
September 2010 Artist of the Month.
Click HERE to hear the entire album!
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Steven
Courtney and His Band of Friends
The
Steven Courtney Band of Friends is finding new audiences
everyday. Everywhere the band travels, people of
all ages sing, clap and dance to the band's infectious
music! Performing concerts in "state of the
art" auditoriums, local pubs, acoustic venues,
run-down school gymnasiums, old-time churches, summer
festivals and more -- this band always wins their
audience. Steven Courtney Band of Friends has refined
a sophisticated down home style all their own that’s
being celebrated enthusiastically by fans and media
everywhere they go.
www.folktowne.com
www.stevencourtney.com
www.stevencourtneybandoffriends.com
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The
Jane
AS
REVIEWED BY PAIGE MCINTYRE (CATS EYE PUB)
These guys are another one of our favorite new bands
who are making news. Totally by chance I was awake
at 7am on 12/24 and happened to turn on the tv set
on channel 45. Lo and behold there are the boys being
intro'd to play a couple of songs. They truly rocked
the news studio, starting out with an excellent keying
of the "Charlie Brown" theme song then rolled
into, (to my absolute delight and admiration), The
Ramones' "I Don't Want to Fight Tonight".
For booking, please
contact: Denny Wedekind at 717-818-9087 or email:wedes99@yahoo.com
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The
Slackwater News
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At
Long Last
AT LONG
LAST is a pop punk/rock band fronted by powerful
and energetic female vocalist: Jen. Together with
Jay and Jordan on the guitars, Dustyn and Steve
on Bass and Drums, we look to provide an exciting
experience for all of our fans, on and off the stage.
We are out to have fun, meet new people and play
the music that we love.
http://www.myspace.com/atlonglasttunes
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Katie
Robinette
"She
has been called "ubiquitous" and there
could be no better word. Katie Robinette enjoys
all aspects of the music business and likes to keep
active in as many avenues as possible. This includes
actively singing Jazz, Blues & Mo-town with
'Katie & The Gray Beards' as well as 80s Pop/Rock
Covers with 'Just Like Prom Night' while participating
in local commercial work. Katie studied Classical
vocals through High School & College and attended
the famed Musicians Institute on Hollywood Blvd.
where the experience opened her eyes to new people,
new music and new contemporary vocal methods."
http://www.katierobinette.com/
MyRuralRadio.com
May 2011 Artist of the Month.
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Underground
River
Past and Present Musicians involved: Hunter Davidsohn
Adam Southard Daniel Morosi Lewis Cheseborough Max
Lupo Andris Balins Jade Soto Mim Readling Josh Sementelli
http://www.myspace.com/undergroundrivermusic
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Max
Hess Ft. Dana Alexandra
"Decanter"
is a song that has been kicking around in Max Hess's
head for quite some time. It started as a short,
bouncy, British-Invasion-styled piano piece that
he had composed and would find himself practicing
daily. About a year later, the tune finally found
its place in the studio. Max fleshed out the chorus
and post-chorus parts on the spot, as well as composing
and recording the bass and guitar parts in a matter
of hours. Longtime friend and bandmate Blain Herman
provided percussion for the track, and the instrumental
elements of "Decanter" were born. It wouldn't
be until another month later that Max enlisted the
help of friend and local singer/songwriter Dana
Alexandra to sing his lyrics; the story of a girl
who, stood up on a night that should have been like
a dream, finds solace in the bottom of a wineglass.
Max
Hess is a primarily self-taught musician from York,
Pennsylvania. Acquiring most of his performing and
songwriting experience as guitarist in various rock
and pop-punk bands over the course of his late teens
and early twenties, Max discovered not only a latent
talent for playing piano at the age of twenty-one,
but also a broadening fondness for the older, more
melodic and thoughtful music of generations past.
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John
Craigie
Before
open mics, before showcase slots, and before the
hype, there was the traveling folk singer. Woody
Guthrie, Ramblin Jack, Leadbelly, and others traveled
the country armed with nothing but a guitar and
a head full of songs. And while the tradition has
long been shadowed by the ever growing music industry,
the folk singer is still out there. John Craigie
is one. Doing his best to keep the tradition alive,
he travels from town to town, telling stories and
singing songs. Some nights to a crowded house, some
nights for two people. His songs and stories cover
the spectrum of human emotion. Some funny, some
sad, some bitter and some sweet. With his roots
style, Craigie has been gaining a cult following
throughout the country. Despite the lack of any
of the tools of the modern aggressively popular
musician, his music continues to spread.
http://www.myspace.com/johncraigie
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One
String Willie
Most folks
know me as David Williams, mild-mannered reporter
for the Daily Planet (okay, mild-mannered research
scientist), living in the rural northernmost suburbs
of Philadelphia with my wife and two daughters.
I
have been playing guitar since 1964, and bottleneck
slide since 1976. My early musical interests were
rock (and roll), jug bands, string bands, ragtime,
hokum and blues, bottleneck slide guitar and harmonica
blues. Recognizing that an intemperate interest
in these musical styles could potentially lead to
eternal perdition, my musical interests have expanded
to include American religious music from the 19th
and early 20th centuries as well as gypsy jazz,
classical music, and opera. Most of the people I
enjoy listening to are either now dead or not feeling
very well.
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Robert
Bobby
Reviews
came in from Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, Musician
Magazine, Boston Phoenix, Philadelphia Inquirer,
LA Herald Examiner & others. Naturally, The
Speedboys didn't have a clue about the business
part of the music business & soon broke up.
Our hero, now named Robert Bobby, released a solo
album called "Chilly Wind" and a 3rd release
under the Speedboys name called "Positively
James Street".
After
wandering in the desert (no wait, that was someone
else) some years passed and here we are in the year
2003 and as if times aren't scary enough, Robert
Bobby has resurfaced with his new cd (they aren't
albums anymore) F*U*B*A*R. F*U*B*A*R is more acoustically
oriented than the prior albums but the same elements
are there: catchy songs & heartfelt performances.
http://www.robertbobby.com/
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Peabody
Peabody
consists of members of the now defunct Polins and
Cherry Twister as well as current members of the
alt. country band Wayne Supergenius. The group evolved
from a recording session which was suprisingly effortless.
The sole purpose of the collaboration was to make
a great sounding record and play a few gigs along
the way........hope you enjoy!
http://www.myspace.com/peabodyusa
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The
Vulcans
The Vulcans
are a three-piece Americana/Folk-rock band from
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Disheartened by the
overly produced and formulaic music, band members
Nick Lindsay, Aaron Spangler, and John Thomas are
in search of a more understated and traditional
style of music, emphasizing unique harmonies, sincere
lyrics, and tight musicality. With instruments ranging
from banjo, to mandolin, to melodica, The Vulcans
seek to remind their audience of a time and place
they once knew. It's time to come home.
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Quiet
as Stones
Rob Siler
(vocals), Matt Lesinski (bass) and Josh Heicklen
(guitar) began working on a project in 2009 that
has become Quiet As Stones. Quiet As Stones is an
alternative rock band based in Harrisburg, PA. Quiet
As Stones recorded their first EP, Breaking the
Silence, which they wrote and produced in 2010.
It's always been about the music taking you somewhere,
making you feel something. A good vibe sent out
and shared among friends.
www.reverbnation.com/QuietAsStones
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Turning
Violet Violet
I
am immediately drawn in...Think Incredible String
Band and The Roches with a dash of Laura Viers thrown
in.I get to chat with Sarah Gulish who founded the
band with her husband Brandon ....”"Our
influences come from a lot of different places.Sarah
Pisano who plays viola in the band was only playing
classical music before she joined us”.The
quintet is rounded out by bassist Steve Wittig and
Jeff Scott. The creative process is a total collaborative
effort at this point...The band has been rehearsing
heavily in preparation for the upcoming shows.”We
love to be together.We eat dinner and then practice
for hours.We love to play together.”This certainly
bodes well for a young band.My last question is
about the name.”My husband loves Willy Wonka.”Oh,of
course,the always gum chewing Violet Beauregard
who turns purple after chewing the purple gumball.I
should have known.It makes sense." RANDY BUCKSNER
- TRI STATE INDIE
http://www.myspace.com/turningvioletviolet
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Dann
Ottemiller - Hexbelt
Ottemiller's stream-of-consciousness
lyrics, delivered in a husky drawl and loping, lusty
rap, come straight from the soul. The biting philosophical,
psychological, political, social and sexual commentary
of his songs comes across in cryptically coded messages
allowing the listener multiple interpretations.
His unique rhythmic approach on guitar fattens up
and battens down the band's full sound as well.
Read
more: http://www.myspace.com/hexbelt
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Billy
Rogan
Billy Rogan is a
well-versed guitarist know mostly for his instrumental
acoustic work, whose influences include the styles
and techniques of artists such as Michael Hedges,
Leo Kottke, Keller Williams and Kaki King. His original
compositions reflect a unique combination of classical
and modern fingerstlye with hints of new age sounds
that blend forms with these intricate details of
inspiration. Rogan's skilled touch brings stories
to the strings in wordless tales of heartfelt bits
and pieces, shifting rhythms and tempos - all with
a soulful, fiery feel.
In 2008/2009, Rogan was awarded the opportunity
to study with Tim Reynolds of the Dave Matthews
Band, was selected Top Twenty out of three-thousand
applicants for the Mass Transit Authority (MTA)
of New York/New Jersey's - Music Under New York
(MUNY) rostered musicians for his unique talent,
as well as voted "Best One Man Musical Act"
by The Abington Journal - a local publication in
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Adam
Arcuragi & The Lupine Chorale Society
One of today's fastest-rising
Indie-folk/alt-country troubadours, Adam Arcuragi,
has been reeling in addicted fans on both sides
of the Atlantic lately, with the music that he calls
"Death Gospel". Born in Georgia and raised
in Philly, Arcuragi [pronounced ärk; er; a;
jee], is a guitar-slinging southern boy who can
tell you a thing or two about a thing or two…
especially when it’s in the form of a song.
Read More: http://www.myspace.com/adamarcuragi |
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The
Vinegar Creek Constituency
The
Vinegar Creek Constituency channels the venerable
old ghosts of the American folk tradition through
inventive, imaginative original songs delivered
with Rock and Roll intensity. Like their forerunners
in the roots music of Appalachia, the Mississippi
Delta, the whaling towns of New England, and the
Oklahoma dustbowl, their songs call out from the
crossroads of light and darkness. They are dreams
of Heaven alongside visions of Hell; songs in praise
of love alongside tales of murder and the madness
of lovers betrayed; songs that ride the rails, wander
the countryside, rise from the grave, and sit center
stage at the apocalypse. Vinegar Creek Constituency
offers their new songs to the musical continuum
to join their voices with the echoes of those who
sang before them.
http://www.vinegarcreek.com |
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As
I Am
We
are As I Am We are looking for YOU to hear the music,
find a connection, pass it along, and take over
the world, one fan at a time!
The
songs performed by band are driven by soulful vocals,
the sweet sound of metal and acoustic guitar styling
,and a tight rhythm section comprised of bass and
drums, as each member brings their musical experience
and talents to the table…
As
I Am also been recently recruited as part of the
Military Entertainment Roster to play for the US
troops overseas.
http://www.myspace.com/asiamband
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Sara
Milonovich and Daisycutter
Sara
Milonovich and Daisycutter is a band of adventurous
luminaries from the many and varied music scenes
of New York- and not just New York City, but the
countryside too... a kind of “Downtown Upstate”
music - rural roots with an urban edge.
Sara is an award-winning fiddler, singer, songwriter
and tunesmith who has been performing throughout
the US and Europe as a solo artist, bandleader,
and in various collaborations in the roots, folk-rock,
bluegrass, Celtic, and Appalachian music scenes.
She has performed and recorded with artists such
as Pete Seeger (on his 2009 Grammy-winning album,
At 89), Richard Shindell, Cathie Ryan, Anne Hills,
and Antje Duvekot, among others. From 1999 - 2002
she toured the US and Ireland as a member of the
Celtic/bluegrass/roots band The McKrells. Read more:
http://www.saramilonovich.com
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Tori
Sparks
Tori
is in and out of the studio, working on her fourth
album project. Or second EP. We're not sure yet.
And as always, she is and will continue to be on
the road literally non-stop throughout 2010. (Her
cats don't even recognize her anymore.) ToriMobile,
as featured by the Los Angeles Times tech blog,
is a version of ToriSparks.com for smart phones,
launched in January 2010. The site includes an exclusive
sneak preview of the new project, a heart-stopping
ballad called "Letter to a Wretch #2 (Feat.
Shawn Mullins)." The song is featured on the
upcoming Sin City Compilation (Vol. 13).
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Amy
Lettis
Singer/Songwriter Amy Helen Lettis hails from York,
PA. and now resides in the great Republic of Maryland
(Annapolis).
Amy's songs reflect life, whether it be her's or
yours, everyone has sorrow. The first time we saw
Amy play Jenny Lewis' "Acid Tongue" we
fell in love with her.
Special thanks to Amy for being one of our feature
artists in our singer/songwriter showcase at the
Stage on Herr.
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The
Historic
The
Historic bides their time not just crafting thoughtful
songs and lyrics (influenced by everyone from Bob
Dylan to Wilco) but also partaking in frequent philosophical
conversations about life, community and religion.
It is the band's goal to make a difference in people's
lives, inspiring discussions about the things in
life that are worth discussing.
Read
more: http://www.sonicbids.com/thehistoric
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Johnny
Mainstream
One
quality which seems to separate the great artists
from the mainstream is their ability to succinctly
tell us what we already know. That is to say, they
can tell us how we feel. Listening to a Johnny Mainstream
record is the equivalent of suddenly being privy
to a great secret; suddenly, you have words to explain
your own emotions and angst. And suddenly, you don't
feel as alone anymore.
Read
more: http://www.myspace.com/johnnymainstream
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American
Hollar
"If
we all stuck to the things that Mr. Rogers told
us to do, the world would be a much much better
place to live in today."
York County Pennsylvania singer/songwriter Mike
Males combines influences such as Jeff Tweedy
and WIlco with that of Robert Earl Keen, the Old
Crow Medicine Show and the Violent Femmes to produce
what he calls: Alternative Psychadelic Punk Country
Bluegrass Rock and Roll
"Thats my GENRE and I am stickin' to it."
http://www.americanhollar.com
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Michael
James Anderson
After
listening to the opening track of "Wake Up
For The Shake Down," you might get the impression
that Michael James Anderson is trying NOT to be
heard. The album, MJA's first as a solo artist,
contains twelve tracks full of whisper sung vocals
and stories of alcohol fueled nights followed by
mornings of repent. Overall, seeds of hope are planted
throughout the mix. For the past eleven years, Connecticut's
"Flu" has been the main musical outlet
for MJA, being one of it's founders in 1998. With
numerous tours under his belt and 3 full length
records with Flu, (2003's "Remedy," 2005's
"Amalgamation," and 2009's "For Love
and Brother), Michael is currently working on his
second full length solo record titled "Restless
Sea", scheduled for a summer 2010 release.
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Olds
Sleeper
Olds
Sleeper derives his lo-fi sound utilizing banjo,
guitar, mandolin, cigar box three string guitars,
harmonica, dobro and found objects. His recordings
are extremely varied, from full on distorted off-kilter
rock to whispered introspections with acoustic guitar
and harmonica. All are done with a vocal that is
earnest and uniquely Olds.
Olds
Sleeper was raised in the rural areas of Pennyslvania,
heavily affected by the stretches of woods, cornfields
and hidden streams he used to explore as a boy.
Olds strives to create a blend of folk, old time,
rockabilly and country-inspired tunes, but with
an aesthetic that often reverberate with loud drums
that drive the sound towards a concoction he describes
as "fuct". Reverb is a favorite sound
effect as Olds strives to capture the 'transcendent
mumblings he hears in his head".
www.myspace.com/oldssleeper
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Darcie
Miner
Darcie
Miner probably started singing as soon as she could
talk. Thanks to her dad, she gained a very early
knowledge and appreciation of the history of rock
and roll while being exposed to a diverse range
of musical styles – classic rock, R&B
and even metal. Darcie started playing guitar at
age 11 and made her first rather inauspicious debut
performance at 13. In her own words, "I was
so bad then." It didn't take long to develop
an emerging talent, however.
Read more at...darcieminer.net
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Steve
Gary
"I
am a long-time singer, songwriter and performer
traveling across the U.S., the Americas and the
Caribbean. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area
I toured the country with a college variety show,
then left for Hollywood. I gathered a number of
recording credits as a backing vocalist and worked
with such icons as Edgar Winter, Melanie, Nicky
Hopkins and even Chick Corea. I then became Music
Director on a Caribbean Cruise Ship where I got
to work with top performers from across the world
while opening for Oleta Adams and Rhianna. I returned
to the Bay Area in 2007 and released my first CD
"Eclectic Acoustic" and am currently working
on the second."
Steve Gary
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The
Mumlers
"Perhaps
the Mumlers were channeling the spirit of William
Mumler, a mid-19th-century man famous for claiming
he could photograph ghosts, but once all [six] band
members touched their fingers to a Ouija board's
planchette, the board, they claim, spelled out their
group's name. Regardless, it's clear their swaggered
ruckus pop channels dead folk musicians galore.
Despite the ghostly origins of their handle, the
Mumlers' live appearances tend to turn into lively
celebrations, with the outfit dancing about the
stage. Their repertoire of instruments rivals any
philharmonic's and includes guitars, drums, upright
bass, various keyboards, euphonium, French horn,
trumpet, clarinet, tambourine, pedal steel, and
recently, eagle whistles from Mexico." -Alex
Felsinger, San Francisco Bay Guardian
"The
loving work of kids chasing pure soul with whatever
tools are at hand." -Dennis
Cook, Jambase
http://www.myspace.com/themumlers
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Kelle
Rae Brenneman
Kelle
Rae was born in Fort Myers, Florida. At the age
of 4 she moved to York, Pennsylvania.Upon graduating
Christian School of York, she enrolled in York College
of Pennsylvania. Kelle was accepted into the Music
Industry and Recording Technology program. There
she studied music theory, sight singing, piano,
opera theater and was classically trained in voice.
Kelle completed her voice studies with Mrs. Nina
Brown, who received her Masters in Music from California
State University.
It
was during this time Kelle Rae performed opera pieces
such as "Vittoria, mio core," "Elle
a fui, la touterelle," Bist du bei mir,"
and "It's All I Have to Bring.” Kelle
also performed in Kurt Weill's opera "Down
in the Valley." One of the highlights of her
sophomore year of college was being asked to sing
the National Anthem for York College Night for the
York Revolution baseball team.
myspace.com/kellebrenneman
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Jason
Masi
"Jason
Masi is the front-man of the Richmond based Roots/Rock/Soul
band Jubeus.
Masi
and his band have performed over 125 shows a year
throughout the East Coast since forming in 2002.
They have had the opportunity to share the stage
with groups such as Blind Melon, Everclear, Soldiers
of Jah Army, Donna the Buffalo, and Oteil and the
Peacemakers and have performed at many premier venues
including The 9:30 Club, The National and The 8x10.
To learn more, go to....
http://www.jasonmasi.com/
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Ramble
RAMBLE
A Rock and Roll Band.
We are four young men who like to play some good
music and have a good time. We're crowd pleasers.
We
are emotion driven Rock 'N' Roll. We play what we
feel and write what we want.
Ray Sechrist: Rhythm Guitar Will Garner: Drums Dave
Flickinger: Lead Guitar; Vocals; Yelling Ethan Osborn:
Bass
http://www.myspace.com/rockandrollwithramble
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Eliza
Doering
Born
above a waterfront bar in Baltimore, and raised
in the country, Eliza Doering has been called a
“gypsy queen.” She grew up listening
to bar room blues and attending barn dances. After
two years at Berklee College of Music, Eliza is
now pursuing her career writing songs and performing
her original material at various clubs and coffeehouses
in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New
York.
http://www.myspace.com/elizadoering
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Motorlove
From
1997 - 2003 Milo and Jason continued writing and
recording song after song. And in 2004 they formed
Motorlove and recruited the exceptional songwriting
talent and vocal abilities of Toby Kok and power
house drummer Brian Henz to complete the lineup.
When they jammed together for the first time the
very same magic took over once again... the walls
disappeared and were replaced by a huge arena filled
with screaming fans.
Motorlove
has spent the better part of the last year recording
their debut album titled "Another Mile"
which is NOW AVAILABLE! Please contact us for details.
http://www.myspace.com/motorlove
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Hog
Maw
Matt
Baldwin - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Garry Slick - Bass
Ryann Lynch - Violin, Vocals, Bodhran, Stompin Box,
Colin Reeves - Mandolin, Banjo, Vocals
http://www.myspace.com/hogmawband |
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Jud
Conway
Independent
recording artist Jud Conway fashions a freewheeling
blend of rock 'n' roll, classic country, folk, and
blues steeped in the tradition of troubadours like
Neil Young and Gram Parsons.
Jud’s
debut release, SOUTHERN BOUND, includes thirteen
original songs that examine the range and complexity
of the human condition with an unbridled heart and
sympathetic eye. The album features incredible musicians
from all over the country, including producer/bassist
Dan Conway (Modereko, Rita Coolidge, Zeugma), John
Molo (Bruce Hornsby & the Range, Phil Lesh &
Friends, The Other Ones, John Fogerty), Mookie Siegel
(David Nelson Band, Bob Weir’s RatDog, Phil
Lesh & Friends, Donna & the Tricksters),
JT Thomas (Bruce Hornsby Band, Jemima Puddleduck,
Tracy Chapman, Captain Beefheart), LA session heavy
Tim Kobza (Jon B., Modereko), and many others.
http://www.judconway.com/
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Bos
Taurus
Hailing
from Delaware (home to a few notable bands over
the years, including Television and more recently,
the Spinto Band), Steve Chesser rose to the top
of his friends' iPod playlists in early 2007 with
a handful of home-grown demos. Several months and
lots of hard work later, Chesser completed work
on a full-length album, titled It's Plain (released
in late summer '08), and assembled a full band for
live shows and future work.
http://www.therealbostaurus.com/home.html |
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Buddy
Cottom
My
Name is Buddy Cottom, I'm a 22 year old small town
acoustic singer/songwriter. Iv been playing since
i was about 12 and have about 60 or 70 original
tunes that i play out frequently at bars, parties,
or just out on the street. I've played from Bridge
Street in Oswego NY straight over to Detroit and
on down to Tennessee, i strummed Bourbon street
until i had one string left and on over to Birmingham
Alabama and down to Pensacola. I've been yelled
at, cussed out, spit at and shit on for what iv
done along the way but I'm proud of who i was and
the decisions iv made to become who i am today.
Just keep watchin' those charts ;) Budc3po - AIM
& Yahoo
http://www.myspace.com/budcacoustic |
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Bill
Cave
Bill
Cave borrows from a life experience that would make
a great book but ended up in song. To find his way,
he hit the road at 23 and has never looked back.
Like “Into the Wild,” but with an alternate
ending so is the life of SymplyBill. Storytelling
is a passion, and it is a talent SymplyBill possesses.
In one song you might find yourself somewhere in
Texas burning up the highway, just a doin it to
it, yet in another you’ll be floating through
the snowy trees chasing a snow princess in upstate
Vermont, and then you might be in the mountains
of North Carolina standing in the rain crying out
to your best friend. Most find at least one song,
if not all, just hits home. Do you want music that
moves heart and soul? It has to be written with
heart experience…“Sound Experiment.”
http://www.myspace.com/symplybill |
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Bern
Kelly
“The
Damage” the title, came to me while on tour
somewhere in north Georgia. I knew not only would
it make a good song title, but a great rock album
title. The phrase “Before the damage sets
in” echos the tone for the bulk of the songs…
which find me visiting again with themes that frequent
my writing: heartbreak, loss, deception, and unanswerable
questions. It’s interesting to me that when
presenting these ideas in the arena of country music,
they fit right into the core of what classic country
was built upon…”Your Cheatin Heart”,
”The Last Word in Lonesome is ME”, etc,
etc. However, sounding these ideas again and again
in the “rock” realm, can, at times,
come off a little redundant with one angst driven
song after another (ala the 90’s right?)
Well, last time i checked, I grew up in the 90’s.
So with that said….this record apologizes
for nothing.
http://www.bernkelly.com/site/ |
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Golden
Ghost
Golden
Ghost comes from New York, the part with the mountains
and trees and the cows and sacred silences. It has
"a tiny and beautiful face."
"Golden
Ghost looked pretty, I guess." - Hartford Advocate
http://www.myspace.com/heygoldenghost |
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Rich
Whiteley
I
am a musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, noisemaker,
project studio tinkerer and music instructor.
I have played
or currently play in the following bands (from most
current to least current): Earth Bombs Mars, Uncle
John's Band, the Rich Whiteley Band, Magnolia Creek,
Whiteley & Phillips, others...
I
have shared the stage or opened shows for: The Codetalkers,
Oteil and the Peacemakers, New Monsoon, Jake Shimabukuro,
Jerry Joseph, Beth Hirsch, Baye Kouyate, Melvin
Seals, Tom Constanten, Leni Stern, Richard Drexler,...http://www.richwhiteley.com/Home.html
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Indian
Summer Jars
The
concept behind Indian Summer Jars is that of preserving
a moment/an energy/an emotion. The Indian Summer reminds
us of past events, and pleasant surprises, warm weather,
and new beginnings. As a band, Indian Summer Jars
captures and stores some of these warm "feel
good" moments so that they may be revisited and
shared with others. Sarah Beth and The Real Sarah
King met at an open mic at Appalachian Brewing Company
(Harrisburg, PA) in 2005. Both Sarahs were performing
solo acts at the time, but hit it off well and began
to share gigs. After a while, it just made sense for
the two to combine talents, thus creating Indian Summer
Jars. The album "Similar" was recorded in
one week's time in May of 2008. Indian Summer Jars
plan to record a new album in the spring of 2010.
http://www.myspace.com/indiansummerjars |
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Dehlia
Low
Emerging
out of Asheville, North Carolina's roots renaissance,
Dehlia Low echoes the sounds of early country with
a strong bluegrass flavor, crafting a fresh originality
that feels like home. Since August of 2007, the group
has quickly developed a devoted fan base with the
help of their self-titled EP, receiving national and
international reviews and radio play. In 2009, Dehlia
Low traveled across the US on the national festival
circuit in support of their first full-length release
"Tellico" that showcases the group's exceptional
songwriting talents as well as outstanding vocal and
instrumental performances.
www.dehlialow.com - www.myspace.com/dehlialow
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Girls
Guns & Glory
Girls,
Guns & Glory formed in Scituate, Massachusetts
in the winter of 2005 when former band-mates and
high school friends, Ward Hayden (lead vocals/acoustic
guitar) and Bruce Beagley (bass), teamed up to record
Ward’s original compositions. They entered
Noise in the Attic Studio and began work on the
GG&G debut CD “Fireworks and Alcohol.”
The success of that release fueled the formation
of a 5-piece lineup that began to work the New England
club scene in earnest. Their sophomore release,
“Pretty Little Wrecking Ball”, in February
of 2007, proved to be the catalyst in a break-out
year for the band as they collected 2 Boston Phoenix
awards, numerous articles in the press, and lots
of radio play - culminating in a Boston Music Award
for “Outstanding Americana Act of the Year”.
The band solidified it’s lineup as a strong
4-piece featuring John Graham on drums and Colt
Thompson on guitar.
http://www.girlsgunsandglory.com/
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Dakini
Dakini
is a four-piece original rock band from Hegins,
Pennsylvania. Together eleven years, their music
reflects the trials they have gone through and the
joys they share. Their style is unique. A combination
of all genres of music, the energy Dakini emanates
is moving and their lyrics are introspective, imaginative,
and universal. The height of a Dakini show is the
calimination of each member being taken into the
sound, improvising off one another, and taking the
listener on a powerful ride.
Contact
info:
Manager:William Troutman - bill@dakiniband.net (570)233-4579
Booking: Quadraphonic Sound Production: Erin Heitner
- booking@dakiniband.net (570)933-5890
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Break
the Horse
Break
The Horse has risen from the ashes of faltered heroes
to have been smitten by the absurd. The music drowns
itself in greys. Leaning towards the heavens and
falling back to earth.
Dual
guitars form walls of mysticism and noise, bass
bleeding, titillating the senses while the drums
wipe out any thoughts your mother had of the good
ol' days. Words are melded into the these sonic
textures as the horse that can't be broken is set
free.
www.facebook.com/breakthehorse
www.reverbnation.com/breakthehorse
www.myspace.com/breakthehorse
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Ursula
Ursula were formed in August 2009. Brought together
by the creative song writing of Chris and his drive
to find like-minded musicians, Chris was soon joined
by guitarist Matt whose percussive riff-based approach
to music complemented Chris’ melodic style.
Finding George as lead vocalist brought an end to
the seemingly endless search for the perfect singer.
His well controlled uniquely haunting voice an ideal
contrast to the music created by Chris and Matt.
Finally Annie was brought in for bass duties, her
energy and funky influences bringing the bass alive
in a way so many bands fail to be able to achieve.
Now all we need is an awesome drummer, one without
another band! We’re currently seeking, so
if you’re a fantastic drummer and love what
we do, please get in touch!
http://ursulamusic.com/
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Robin
Walker
My name is Robin Walker, and I write/record music
[mostly in my backyard]. Recording in Layers I do
Vocals, electric ukulele, glockenspiel, drums, piano,
toys, and whatever else I can get my hands on. Sometimes
other people play with me. Either way, it's always
good fun. :O)
Thanks
for Listening,
Robin
Walker
http://www.myspace.com/robinwalkeraddon
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Copper
Sky
For the people who do not know Copper Sky's music,
it would best be described as "Americana".
The band is based in Central PA and performs in
other areas including Lewes, DE and Ocean City,
MD. See the calendar for upcoming events!
www.heathersmusic.com
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Dee
Dozier
"You
can explore the universe looking for somebody who
is more deserving of your love and affection than
you are yourself, and you will not find that person
anywhere." -Buddha
I write songs. I'm putting out an album sometime
in DECEMBER (yes that date has annoyingly changed
a bazillion times), It's a really different style
that feels like folk, mixed with blues, mixed with
solitude and a lil sarcasm. I live for Lucky Charms
and cookie dough and poker. And I like to make music,
that's it.
http://www.myspace.com/dee |
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Stinging
Nettles
John
Huebner (Vocals/Guitar) has been recording and writing
music since the early 90’s and in 2006, decided
to start another band... He recruited Andrew Jacobs-
formerly the frontman/songwriter for bands such
as Element & Altercana. Dylan Labiak joined
in April ‘09 to fill the spot left vacant
by previous drummer Marshall Fischer. The band’s
newest addition is Flyin Ryan - adding a lead guitar
to the mix- something Stinging Nettles has not had
since it’s very earliest days. Ryan is previously
in the band “The Butchers”, but when
they broke up, we snatched him up and have begun
rehearsals with this new incarnation of the Stinging
Nettles’ signature “Fuzz-Folk”
sound! Stinging Nettles is now playing shows in
support of their record “Tread Softly”
which was recorded and mixed by Andrew Jacobs &
John Huebner at their studio/rehearsal space in
Lancaster, PA. Mastering was done by Garrett Haines
(Tape Op/EQ magazine) at Treelady Studios in Pittsbugh,
PA. The album is available at iTunes & CDBABY.COM
http://www.myspace.com/nettleheads
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Yvon
Tatafasa and B Tropical
Charismatic,
unique and up beat describes yvon tatafasa and his
music, a mix of the Caribbean rhythms, African ,and
originals with an island feel brighten a room and
get people grooving. Yvon is from Madagascar and
was born with rhythm in his soul. He has played
music and written songs as long as he can remember.
A member of Madagascar’s song writers’
guild, yvon performed regularly in Madagascar for
many years before life brought him to the USA. He
has performed traditional Malagasy dance at the
“BRONX ZOO” for the opening of the Madagascar
museum, Malagasy traditional music at” SMITH
SONIA MUSIUM” and live at radio station “VOICE
OF AMERICA” .He has worked hard to adapt his
sound to the local music culture. B-tropical is
a fun energetic band. They have played for the COUTRY
CLUB OF YORK, private parties, and local bars.
http://www.myspace.com/yvonbtropical
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Tear
Jar
THE
TEAR JAR is a musical stage production in the works.
In the interim, it also exists as a hybrid the makers
refer to as 'an illustrated blues show.'
Presently,
we're evaluating potential financial and creative
partners to stage this production. This 'MySpace'
site is part of that impetus. Your support and energy
are not only requested, we cherish it.
http://www.tearjar.com/index.html
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The
Dropzines
The Dropzines’ singer/songwriter/guitarist,
Shawn Stabley, has been composing and performing
melody-intensive music since he was a teenager.
From 1988 to 1991, Shawn wrote, sang and played
bass for the NYC alternative rock group, The Dutch
Provos. In ‘91, Shawn, along with fellow Dutch
Provos’ guitarist, Tim Archer, founded The
Most Sordid Pies. The Pies, as they became referred
to by fans, recorded their debut LP, “Grit
& Sunshine,” along side producers John
Siket (Sonic Youth, Phish, Yo La Tengo) and Kramer
(Shimmy Disc Records), utilizing legendary rock
recording facilities, Bearsville and Power Station
Studios. The gritty, yet euphonious acuity of “Grit
& Sunshine” would, without a doubt, have
gotten The Pies their ”just dessert”
had its release not been suddenly halted by the
bankruptcy of its label’s parent company,
Power Station Records. Sadly, The Pies would not
recover from the harsh turn of events, and “Grit
& Sunshine” would never see its release
date, as they disbanded in 1995... ..
http://www.myspace.com/thedropzines
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Mark
Derose
As a singer/songwriter and an instrumentalist on
piano and guitar, the multi-talented Mark DeRose
blends introspective lyrics with heartfelt acoustic
rock. Influenced by musical greats like James Taylor,
Bruce Hornsby and Dave Matthews, DeRose brings a
distinctive sound that has been challenging listeners
and entertaining high energy crowds for nearly a
decade.
Patrick
Kirchner of The Fly describes this engaging music
as “thoughtful and provocative, laden with
metaphors of hope and celebration for life –
the stuff that makes feel good music feel so good."
http://www.markderosemusic.com/
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Aaron
Daniel Gaul
Aaron Daniel Gaul, known to many as ADG; is an accomplished
singer/songwriter/musician. ADG has been writing
music for 20 years, and has a solid 10 years of
on-stage entertainment experience, which has taken
him to venues in Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, North
Carolina, Virginia, and most recently here in Pennsylvania.
Mainly a local musician, he has performed in venues
such as Dragonfly, Appalachian Brewing Company,
Gullifty’s, Lancaster Dispensing Company,
and the Giant Center. ADG’s solo acoustic
guitar show is a bit more than the average acoustic
artists ... he plays vintage and classic rock covers,
along with alternative, progressive, pop and modern
rock, blues, reggae, country, funk, jam, new age,
folk, bluegrass, latin, and jazz, as well as a variety
of original music. The exceptional part of this
one man show is; aided by phrase sampling/looping
technology, he is able to layer rhythm, melody and
harmony to produce a unique and original live sound,
which always seems to capture the listener's attention
and simply captivate them.
http://www.myspace.com/aarondanielgaul
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John
Russell
Hearing John Russell for the first time was like
finding a priceless gem. I remember like it was
yesterday when he played at the First Capitol Dispensing
Company on a Wednesday night. The man blew me away.
Such a charismatic person with the voice you would
expect to hear from an angel.
It is my pleasure to introduce John Russell to our
listening audience. I know you will enjoy his music
as much as I do.
Michael S. Males
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Dorian
Motion
"Named after the Dorian Greeks, the Dorian
mode is one of the seven modes of modern music.
The Dorian mode is equivalent to the natural minor
scale but with the sixth degree raised a semi-tone
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Defying
strict categories, Dorian Motion is an eclectic
band from the Ambler, PA area. Song styles range
from hard-edged rock ballads, to upbeat quirky tunes,
to steamy torch songs-and each member contributes
to the original songs the band plays.
Dorian started in 2007, when guitarists Jay Mitlas
and Thom McGowan got together with drummer Ray Tag
to revisit some older material from a previous musical
life. With the addition of Mark Betterly on bass
in 2008, a new sound began to emerge, and the band
embarked on the search for a singer. Christine Hough
was recruited to sing lead in May of 2009,
and the band's sound was rounded out with the acoustic
guitar, vocals and writing talents of Janine Kelly
later that summer. Still in its infancy, the band's
tight sound, musicianship and enthusiastic following
have propelled them onto the local music scene.
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Mike
Fisher
My life is now dedicated
to the arts, but I began my career as an ice cream
man in the late sixties and have worked in nuclear
power plants, recording studios, punk rock discos,
bar rooms, and oil refineries. Born in Delaware,
I now reside with my wife in the bucolic countryside
of southeastern Pennsylvania and use everything
I have ever seen or heard as material for my music
and writing. Besides solo gigs, I can be heard playing
guitar with "Makin' Whoopie" (http://www.myspace.com/makinwhoopiemusic)
and bass with De Jumbie Crew (http://www.myspace.com/dejumbiecrew).
http://www.myspace.com/mikefisherishere
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Miz
- (Mike
Miz Music)
MIZ, the band, formed
in May 2009, under the direction of songwriter/guitarist/vocalist
Mike Miz with the hope of performing all original
music as an electric trio. Seasoned from continuous
playing for over the last decade, with such acts
as Gongzilla, The Jam Stampede, Morning Pride, and
many others, Miz, the man, enlisted long time friend
and collaborator Alan Hanczyc on bass to begin the
journey of bringing Mike Miz's music to new life.
MiZ's sound crosses genres to reach the ears of
all listeners, uniting fans from all likes, and
like the music, MiZ hopes to transcend genre and
category in an evolution of sound, mind and spirit
http://www.myspace.com/mizband
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Rod
Goelz and Hum of One
Hum Of One is the
musical offspring of Rod Goelz. He speaks in third
person because he thinks it makes him sound important.
It’s his wish to have an outlet for his original
music… in all its varied forms. He’s
not really a solo artist, that's not his natural
fit. Hum Of One is his wish to share his music with
anyone who’ll listen, tell the stories of
how and why song was written, and offer the personal
views of music and what it means to him. The hum
of one man’s musical voice: Rod Goelz.
http://www.myspace.com/humofone
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Jason
Hoffheins
Jason was born into
a musical family, so he never really had a chance.
His first professional show was at the age of 18
with local stalwarts Once Fish (now Hexbelt). After
gaining respectable recognition with York band cole.,
and later as a sideman with Harrisburg singer/songwriter
Dan Kibler and Lancaster power pop sweethearts Cherry
Twister, he moved to Nashville TN to pursue a full
time career in music. He returned to central Pennsylvania
after nearly 7 great years down south, and continues
to try to create meaningful, well crafted music
with other like minded people. He is currently the
drummer with several regional acts; Adam Taylor
from Lancaster, Eureka Birds from Baltimore, and
the Parallax Project from Harrisburg, in addition
to writing and producing for and with other artists.
www.myspace.com/158222175j
www.youtube.com/fileundervalued
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Freedom
and Whiskey
FREEDOM AND WHISKEY
is a guitar rock band from Louisville, Kentucky.
The musical style is a combination of classic, southern
and blues rock.
http://www.myspace.com/freedomandwhiskey |
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Times
Two
Acoustic Music that
Rocks!
Times Two (X2), a high energy acoustic duo from
South Central, PA, is Ken Heeter and Brad Hajek.
Since forming in 2004, X2 has played all over Pennsylvania,
Maryland and New York, averaging over 100 shows
per year.
www.kenheetersings.com
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The
Wild Rumpus
Hailing from Fayetteville,
WV, the Wild Rumpus is an original string band led
by singer and songwriter, Andrew Adkins. Forging
a sound that has one foot stomping in the past and
the other stomping in the present, their debut album
“Love, Trains & Home” on WV label
Mudbone Records rolls together bluegrass, swing,
country, and rock & roll for a style that is
uniquely their own. Their influences range from
Leonard Cohen to Jimmy Martin and touch everything
in between while managing to hold together a sound
that is instantly recognizable and will start your
legs to dancing on their own. They have been playing
shows promoting their summer CD release to rave
reviews and the dancing has been spontaneous and
instantaneous!
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The
Biggest Car in the Country
Hailing from Southeast
Missouri, The Biggest Car in the County fuses traditional
American sounds of country and folk with the raucousness
of punk and rock 'n roll to form the sound the group
calls "ruralcore". Formed in 2008, the
band (that includes members Josh, Erika, Lucas,
Andy, and Joe) relies on its earnest songwriting
and energetic live shows to entertain country folk,
rock 'n rollers, and indie fans alike.
http://www.myspace.com/biggestcarinthecounty |
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Brian
Fleming
Originally from Baltimore,
MD, in bands and loves "sounds". In 2003
Brian moved to PA where he has been working on solo
projects and recording.
Brian is still looking for the right "drummer",
"bassist" , "keys" and "lead
guitarist" to play gigs.
Special thanks to Andrew Naylor for musical contributions
to these recordings.
Contact Brian at (717) 252-9181
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100
Damned Guns
Recently,
the soundtrack to the film Blood On The Highway
(featuring 100DG) won Best Soundtrack at the 2009
Backseat Film Festival.
March 31st , 2009, 100 Damned Guns released their
sophomore album, Musica De Tormento. The band won
the FW Weekly's Country and Western Band of the
Year for the third year in a row, and was nominated
for the FW Weekly's 2009 Album of the Year.
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Neanderpaul
Live
looping is my claim to fame. I play guitar, bass,
piano, drums, etc. all live, layering instruments
and vocals. Diversity is one of the things I pride
myself on. I have been influenced by everything
from Ella Fitzgerald to Fugazi, from The Ramones
to The Everly brothers, From the Beatles to The
Beastie Boys, from Jerry Reed to Ween. All of these
influences combine and effect me on a creative level.
That diversity shows up in all of my styles. I write,
perform, and record A Capella, rocking instrumentals,
pure pop, heavy rock, rhythm and blues, moody spoken
word, and the ocassional love song. I started my
musical life singing in the Church of Christ. The
Church's A Capella singing lends itself to driving
home an understanding of harmonies that I have carried
with me my whole life. I was asked to sing in several
bands as a teenager. All were a blast. Most never
made it out of the basement.
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Ryan
Peters
A
native Pennsylvanian, Peters grew up in a small
suburban town on the outskirts of York. He spent
time listening to his parents’ records, which
included the sounds of Bruce Springsteen, James
Taylor, and Fleetwood Mac. During his high school
years the influences of Live Radiohead, Sting and
the Police, and U2 began to take root. While he
attended East Stroudsburg University, this self-taught
musician began to develop his own unique style.
This is clearly evident in his recent recording
of The Game. Following graduation, Peters moved
to the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. The tropical paradise
inspired to further explore his musical development.
He performed at various venues including, Hard Rock
Café and Sunset on the Beach, whose alumni
consist of Elliot Smith and Jack Johnson. Later,
Peters decided to push his musical boundaries and
moved to Nashville, TN, where he finished his solo
ep entitled Uprooted. He now resides in Annapolis,
MD where he continues to write songs and move audiences.
http://www.ryanpetersmusic.com/
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Todd
Day Wait's Pig Pen
Todd
Day Wait writes, records and performs in mediums
such as blues, folk, country, gospel, rock, soul,
jam, reggae, psychedelic and funk. He has been establishing
his presence professionally for five years, accumulating
over 400 live show experiences and releasing two
albums with East Ash Street Band. Starting to work
nationally in 2009, he formed Pigpen. Playing his
original songs, songs of the past and jams of the
future, Todd Day Wait’s Pigpen is comprised
of a rotating line-up of professional musicians
from around the country. Either performing solo
or with his band Pigpen Todd will bring a full audio-visual
show to your door. Beginning August 2009, Pigpen,
will be recording an album on the road.
http://www.myspace.com/todddaywait39spigpen
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The
Tamboureens
Through
the circus of Blues, Soul and Rock n Roll. A three-ringed
thing- so take your seat or get up and dance to
the low-down beat. The guitars are jivin', the melody's
alive and the bass line's driving all your cares
away. The drum beats having a day job.
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Circle
of Fire
This
long time singer/songwriter has taken the leap to
the full band, and she's lovin' it!! Joe Puleo plays
a driving lead guitar, an occasional acoustic, and
sometimes even a little slide (if you're lucky!).
A former member of I-95, a New York based rock-n-roll
band, Joe's been layin' down his lead guitar tracks
into Dar's vocal mix for a coupla' years now. Ken
Malecki plays bass, and was involved for many years
in the “original music scene" in Baltimore
and Annapolis as a member of Dark Carnival and Zelma's
Sauce, and he shares a creative low end thing along
with drummer Jeff Adams, who also helps out on lead
and background vocals with Dar. Take a listen, check
our schedule, and come on out and help us rock the
joint! circle of fire, we dare to be different....
http://www.myspace.com/circleoffirebelair |
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Parker
Virtue
My
name is Rachel. True, I grew up in a log cabin on
Mostly Woods Farm- but don't you dare think for even
one moment I'm going to play Dueling Banjos for you.
Oh, the sadness! I know. I've been playing for about
a year now, and finally I feel as if I am beginning
to find my voice. Not only vocally, but poetically.
Lyrically. Also through the instruments I play. It's
fascinating, really, how much one can grow musically
each day. I feel as though I am, at last, giving to
you my true perceptions on life. Let me give to you
a little taste of what this is supposed to be. I am
in love with music, and no matter which form it may
take- trust me, I'm pretty open minded about it- I
believe it is truly my favorite way of expressing
how I see the world. The world through my eyes. Concepts,
people, places... through MY senses. I am a hopeless
romantic, and if you cannot handle love songs, you
should probably head for the door. I hope you enjoy
what I have enjoyed making. Cheers!
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Bob
Putt
I'm
a hard working musician playing in several acts.
In the past year I decided to take my skills to
a new level with music theory studies. the goal
is to be a full time musician. I'm half way there,
I am a part- time carpenter part-time musician as
of now, but I am eager to hang up my tool belt,
so my nose is in the books and I am studying intensely
and practicing long hours.
http://www.myspace.com/rhpacoustics
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SOVEREN
York,
PA
Dave Bray (vocals) Shawn Kern (lead guitar) Cory
Bostion (rhythm guitar) Chris Vastardis (bass and
backing vocals) Sean Molinar (drums)
http://www.myspace.com/soveren777
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Zemmy
23
year old singer/songwriter and piano player based
in London. Hope you enjoy the tracks
'We should all be lucky enough to go to London and
hear one of its best, new artists, Zemmy. Originally,
from Nigeria, Zemmy shows off a phenomenal voice
in “Can’t Tell You The Truth”
and dreamy phrasing in the electronic dance song
“Everything’s Okay.” Influenced
by Paula Cole and Beyonce, Zemmy sings songs that
you will never forget. She’s amazing!'
-- M.C. Rydel, IMRadio
http://www.myspace.com/zemmym
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the
Darls (Gabriels Child)
Pennsylvania
Dean BLackstock and Friends
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Randy
Dzielak
The
music can best be described as the Dixie Chicks
meets Ryan Adams with a touch of acoustic Zeppelin.
Full of pop melodies and feel-good harmonies Randy
has a straight forward musical approach with tight
song arrangements. The catchy songs have managed
to draw impressive reviews at live shows where people
find themselves singing along like its a tune they
already know.
myspace.com/randydzielak
- myspace.com/randiddly
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JC
Fisher Band
The JCFisher Band from York, Pa., plays hooky, witty
originals along with tasty cover tunes. The band features
Jerry Cohen on lead vox and percussion, Scott Fisher
on guitar and vocals, Greg Moomaw on bass and vocals,
and Mike Argento on guitar.
Contact: Scott Fisher - fisherzemail@yahoo.com,
767-6599
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Jamie
Lynn Noon
“I want to run to the edge/Throw caution to
the wind/Part of life is risking it all.”
With
that powerful chorus from the driving “Second
of a Spark,” multi-talented singer-songwriter
Jamie Lynn Noon announces her stunning arrival with
her debut EP, A Moment to Break. The 22-year-old California
Bay Area native, who cannot recall a time when music
was not a part of her life, is in line with contemporaries
like Chantal Kreviazuk, Chrissie Hynde and Linda Perry
– a gifted artist in her own right, yet one
whose songs are natural fits for other prominent performers.
And with A Moment to Break (to be released January
27, 2009 on Internet digital download retail sites
worldwide), Jamie showcases the best of her vast catalogue
of hook-laden, irresistibly catchy songs.
http://www.jamielynnnoon.com
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Jack
Curry
Jack
Curry is a lifelong musician. He attended Lancaster
conservatory when he was ten years old until about
the age of fourteen. At the age of twenty-two he began
writing his own material. This led him to NYC for
six years where he honed his playing and writing skills.
In 1987 he moved to Nashville, Tennessee where he
met the Father of Bluegrass,"Bill Monroe",hence
the song "Wheredya Go Bill Monroe. He also became
friends with Bluegrass legend "Doug Dillard."
He spent 5 years with his band "Pocket Fulla
Groove" and secured a publishing and recording
contract with Punch Records.This Indie label never
produced anything viable for jack but it was a great
learning experience. Jack now resides in York, Pa.
He has just finished his CD, Diggin up Roots. Jack
also has an R&B side to his vocals and writing.
He also, had an album with Pocket Fulla Groove which
will be available at a later date. Jack's effort with
Diggin up Roots is just one side of his musical ability.
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Rebel
Inc.
Rebel
Inc. is an intense rock band formed on the outskirts
of Detroit, MI, now residing in Baltimore, MD. They
are known for their high energY live performances,
intense political lyrics, and powerful guitar rhythms.
The resulting sound is a mixture of rock, rap, alternative,
funk and heavy metal.
rebel
inc. is a must see live act, for their recordings
do not capture theband's explosive stage presence.
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
www.myspace.com/rebelincmusic
or www.rebelincmusic.com
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Shane
Speal
Speal's
music runs the gamut; from old blues to trash rock
and out into the stratosphere of avant garde. His
newest album, "Shane Speal" has touches
of White Stripes, Pops Staples and old school punk.
There's even an instrumental, "Tunnel Rat,"
that has been described as Joe Satriani on moonshine!
http://www.cigarboxguitar.com/index.html
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Caleb
Minium
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Alien
Zoo
Sydney
Austratlia
Sam left London
taking his purple hat but leaving a yellow guitar
and seven songs. I'm not sure exactly what happened
to the goblin that we had demanded sandwiches from,
but Manfred's out of tune upright is still connected
to the moon. Bobby Z
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VooDoo
Pharmacology
Voodoo
Pharmacology consists of six multi-instrumentalists
and songwriters, working together to craft music
of various genres, reflective of our own eclectic
interests. The band plays everything from bluegrass
to metal, jazz to psychedelia, soundscapes to world
music, classical to blues, and cross pollinate along
the way. It is our belief that this is indicative
of a new time, in which innovations such as satellite
radio and the ipod give more people greater access
to different types of music. We ultimately hope
to create as close to a full sensory experience
as possible, utilizing light videos, animations,
and theatrical elements during live performances.
http://www.voodoopharmacology.com
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Trampas
Ferree and the Highpoint Ramblers
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American
Gothic Me
First I
wrote lyrics or poetry.then I started forming melodys
to snare them.. I then picked up a little guitar
and began to find a voice,I figured on being some
sort of crooner.then I jammed that harmonica in
my mouth,and practiced quite often.It took some
time to come together,as past neighbors would willfully
recall! Songs range from catchy upbeat rock to dark
soulful ballads.
Please visi tmy myspace page http://www.myspace.com/randygrant |
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Matt
Pless
Matt
Pless has spent the better part of his life traveling
around the country performing and leaving a trail
of listeners spellbound in his wake. Over the course
of time, he has played hundreds of shows all over
the United States including Hard Rock Cafés,
the clubs of New York City's villages, and even
the D.C. leg of the Vans Warped Tour. He’s
opened for acts such as Fallout Boy, Maroon 5, Our
Lady Peace, American Hi-Fi, SR-71, Rilo Kiley, All-Time
Low, and Ataris as they each climbed their musical
ladder. As a solo artist, he criss-crossed the landscape
of America in traditional (and sometimes non-traditional)
ways and has played everywhere from the streets
and subways of Manhattan to the sunny surf of Venice
Beach.
http://www.myspace.com/mattpless
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Nikki
Lee Heart
Hi, my
name is Nikki Lee Heart, I'm a dude, I play guitar
and write songs. I write all my own material, and
I'm still an ameature at guitar, but I try, and
weather it gets me anywhere, I don't care, I just
hope to maybe put a smile on your face, or move
you with a lyric, so go ahead and give me a listen.
Please visit my myspace page http://www.myspace.com/nikkileeheart |
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Analog
25
Analog
25 (and One Misses Hippie) is a collective of musicians
that vary from gig to gig.
Analog 25 is currently playing gigs at Moon Dancer
Winery, Colosseo, First Cap, Glen Rock Mill Inn,
Victor's Italian Restaurant and may appear again
one of these days at The White Rose. Scott Platts
currently hosts and open mic every Thursday night
at Victor's Italian Restaurant that is always a
blast and frequently boasts the talents of Mike
Males and Trampas Ferree- the creators of Rural
Radio... whom we thank deeply for this very cool
outlet and resource!
Please visit our myspace pages... www.myspace.com/analog25
and www.myspace.com/onemisseshippie.
Email Scott at rovingson@hotmail.com
or reach by phone at (717)887-2133. Please send
your email address to be put on our mailing list!
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Meagan
and Cameron Males
This is the ONLY cover song allowed
on the Rural Radio site for the record.
Wagon Wheel by the Old Crow Medicine Show
Southern York County's up and coming musical duo.
Meagan and Cameron Males. Don't let their age fool
you. This little duo packs a punch both personally
and artistically.
No bookings are currently available. Meagan and
Cameron are working with Daddy on more songs.
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Bluestone
Bluestone features seasoned performers
and an innovative approach to acoustic music. Firmly
grounded in traditional bluegrass, their music incorporates
gospel, country, blues, swing, and folk influences
as well. This unique combination produces a sound
which appeals to listeners of all ages!
For bookings call Tom Neal at (410) 374-1779.
http://www.bluestonebluegrass.com/
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Guy
Partin and the Guy Partin Project - GPG
I was raised by musician parents
and performed in their band from 14 until I graduated
Upper Darby high school right out side of Philadelphia.
I have performed many kinds of music and am grateful
to my Mom and Dad for exposing me to so many great
bands and artists growing up. My writing is a reflection
of so many influences that I think my own sound
evolved from them. I have performed up and down
the eastern seaboard, playing full time for almost
15 years before moving to Central Pa to settle down
a bit.. A couple bands I recently performed in around
the Central PA area are MidLife Krisis and GrayWolf,
as well as fill in spots for Eugene Marks Band (good
luck Mark jr.) and Turning Point. I am at present
a solo artist, but am slowly auditioning musicians
for a new project I hope to launch in the fall.
Although we will be playing cover material, my originals
will be in regular rotation with a new studio date
booked in early 2010 at Right Coast studios in Lemoyne,
PA.
www.myspace.com/guypartinsmusic
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Morningside
Lane
The
band is called Morningside Lane..We are from Palisades
Park/Fort Lee, NJ..We are from ages 16-20.
our band members are..
Jon
Khan-backup vocals/guitar
Marc Del Giudice- Lead Vocals/Guitar
Mayid Guerrero-Bass
Alexander Del Giudice-Drumsemail:
morningsidelane@aol.com
website:
www.morningsidelane.com
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Chris
Nelson
Chris Nelson has played
music for over 25 years and has written a large volume
of songs, mostly under the name of his former band,
Fishkill, although on most of the recordings he played
all of the instruments.
Some of the songs have even reached high chart positions
of a variety of internet radio stations. He released
a total of 4 discs under this name.
READ MORE AT....
http://www.chrisnelsonband.com
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