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Alamance

By Alamance, 2008-01-22

Alamance is a very remarkable young band. They are in the process of finishing their third release, titled "Moving On", which is due out 07-08. The first single off their new EP, "Waiting On You," is being released in early July. They've been playing tour dates all over the country, and are gearing up for their second summer on Vans Warped Tour. Great for a band who is barely of driving age, which took the name Alamance from an RV crash they had in Alamance NC on the way to a show!Josh Sorhagen (lead vocals and guitar) started playing guitar at the age of 9. He went to the same school as Erick Woltz (guitar and backing vocals), who started taking lessons from Sorhagen's guitar instructor. They started playing together in 2001, and have had numerous lineup changes since then. However, they eventually found the missing piece when they asked Mike Lisa (drums and backing vocals) to join the band in October 2006. Alamance's first album, was released and recorded in early 2005. Shortly after they released their record, Alamance got their first big break. They were actually on vacation and received a call from a casting director at MTV. She had discovered the band on Purevolume, and wanted them to appear on a "Back To School" episode of TRL with Fall Out Boy. The guys couldn't turn down the opportunity, and they came back early from their vacation to shoot the episode.In 2006, Alamance was discovered when Mike Rodriguez(Smack In The Face Records) came across the band while he was scouting talent for Vans Warped Tour. He recruited them to play the East Coast Indic Stage for the tour, and later signed them to his newest acquisition "Smack In The Face Records". They recorded Drowning Between Life And Lies and released it on the label in June 2006. The record was produced by Rob Freeman ( writer, vocals and guitar in Hidden In Plain View). The lead track off this record, "The Why In Y," has received hundred of thousands of plays online. The second track and ep title "Drowning Between Life and Lies" is currently being featured on the Domino's Pizza website.Not only has the band been constantly writing and recording over the past few years, but they have been touring extensively as well. They have spend the past few 4th of July holidays playing for thousands of U.S. Troops at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany, and were invited to come hack again this year as well. They have shared stages with many different bands such as My Chemical Romance, Days of the New, Teddy Geiger, The Jonas Brothers, Last November, The Pilot, and Hidden In Plain View and Houston Calls. Also, they have performed hip-hop icon Darryl McDaniels of Run D.M.C. on several occasions.Alamance in now gearing up for the release of Moving On, produced by Kenny Gioia (Bayside, Cute Is What We Aim For, Mandy Moore, Lee Ann Womack, Marcy Playground, LFO) and Rob Freeman(Houston Calls, Cobra Starship, Hidden In Plain View) and they're very excited about the new material. The first single off the EP is, “Waiting On You," and it can now be purchased on the band's MySpace page (<a href="http://www.myspace.com/alamancemusic)">www.myspace.com/alamancemusic)</a>. "The new music shows much more musical depth and expression," says Sorhagen. "It's new and original...a very different style." The new EP will be digitally released spring 08.

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Drummer Wanted

By rayge443, 2008-01-22

Deadman's Hand is looking for a drummer ,we play old school metal covers,slayer,megadeth ,motorhead ,metallica, and originals. We are currently working on recording a cd ,but things are going slower than planned due to our drummer situation. we have gigs lined up and usually play out at least twice a month ,sometimes more ,don't care about age ,just a solid drummer with double bass abilities who is into metal ,and is willing to work on the actual songs instead of just wanting to jam ,contact Tont on this page or call 815-730-1182 ,thanks ...T

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John Tropea

By johntropea, 2008-01-21

John Tropea is one of the most admired and highly regarded guitar players of his generation. His playing shows a vast knowledge and respect for the tradition of the instrument as well as an original style that continues to define how the guitar best serves a wide variety of musical styles. He is a musician's musician who attracts the finest players for his own projects.Tropea has written for and played with major recording artists from around the world. In his long career, his contributions to other artist's successes have been numerous, including his solo work with Deodato, (2001 theme), projects with Laura Nyro, Harry Chapin (Cat's in the Cradle), Paul Simon (Fifty Ways), Alice Cooper (Goes to Hell), Eric Clapton (Journey Man), Dr. John, and many others. He is also a composer, arranger, and producer whose vital work is ably demonstrated by his personal projects. Tropea has a deserved worldwide reputation as an artist of quality among both audiences and other musicians.Tropea began guitar studies at the age of 12. His musical education continued at Berklee School of Music in Boston, where he studied jazz guitar, harmony, composition, and big band arranging. Immediately after arriving in Boston, Tropea began playing live R & B and jazz gigs with many different bands in the area, including The Three Degrees. Influenced by Wes Montgomery, Johnny Smith, Louis Bonfa, Pat Martino, and George Benson, it was at this time that Tropea began to absorb those influences into an original style of his own. Also among his mentors at the time were the great B3 organ players Jack McDuff and Jimmy Smith.After Berklee, Tropea recorded and toured with Deodato. Moving to New York in 1967, Tropea quickly became one of the most sought after session players. He soon became a peer among New York's finest studio musicians. As well as world touring, Tropea wrote and produced three critically acclaimed solo albums with TK records. His first solo album "Tropea," was released in 1975, followed by "Short Trip to Space," and "To Touch You Again." With those early recordings and other projects, Tropea formed close musical alliances with other great New York musicians including: David Spinozza, Warren Bernhardt, David Sanborn, Randy and Michael Brecker, Steve Gadd, Anthony Jackson, Don Grolnick, and Richard Tee (Tropea played in The Richard Tee band). During this time Tropea also wrote and arranged music for film and broadcast advertising. With his frequent co-producer and friend Will Lee, Tropea went on to release "Simple Way to say I Love You”, and "Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blues" Live gigs from that era by The Tropea Band at Mikell's, in New York City, remain legendary. Along with his own projects, Tropea currently plays with the Original Blues Brothers Band.Recently, Tropea has formed an astonishing band that not only gives voice to his "standard influences" but also defines him as a player, composer, and arranger of consummate musicianship and exciting presence. "When I was in college at Berklee School of Music, I was introduced to the Hammond B3 Bands and it was a heavy influence in my development. At this time in my life now, it is my passion to continue to play with this format." Tropea's band plays live regularly these days and has produced two CDs, "Standard Influence," and "Standard Influence II/Rock Candy," both "must haves" in any CD collection. Made up of world-class players, this is no pick up band; this is a REAL band that plays with the refined sense of ensemble one finds in the finest string quartet or chamber music group. Made up of: Ronnie Cuber, baritone sax, Clint de Ganon, drums, or Steve Gadd, drums, Anthony Jackson, electric bass, Dave Mann, tenor sax, Lou Marini, tenor sax, and Chris Pa!mar°, Hammond B3; everyone in this band is a virtuoso, yet no one ever over-plays.While the band has a refined sense of time and a compelling groove that makes it impossible to sit still while listening, the arrangements have, at the same time, a transparency that allows the listener in, where all the intricacies become apparent. The sound is always balanced. You hear what everyone is playing. The musicians in this band know how to use space in their playing. And while all the solo playing is creative, musical, and virtuosic, it is the rhythmic component, the sense of accent, the power of the ensemble playing that drives this group to astonishing heights of excitement. The comping, the back up playing, is as vital, as intricate, as interesting as the solo playing integrated with it. Here is a refined group of musicians whose playing complements one another, whose aim is the sound, the quality of the band as a whole. They achieve this goal to the highest degree.The band plays jazz, R&B, and Funk standards, along with original compositions. But each tune is made up of an original, tightly constructed, and sophisticated arrangement. This quality is a delight for the listener and makes an audience eagerly look forward to the next tune and what wonderful surprises that next tune will bring. Don't look for long solos, endless choruses from this band. That is not what they are about. There is no dross here. While the band demonstrates complete understanding and mastery of a variety of musical styles, they play entirely without cliché.And this band knows how to program a set. Offering a wide dynamic balance, The Tropea Band plays with a savvy and wit that is appreciated by its audiences. Continually bringing new elements and surprises with each new tune, they know how to drive a set to an unbelievably energetic and satisfying conclusion.With the respect he has gained from some of the finest musicians playing today, Tropea has been able to put together a group that shares his vision, that continues to re-define venerable traditions, and that makes music together that is of lasting beauty and significance. Tropea has once again gotten back to his live audience, as well as those who follow his recordings, and with this band, he has found his apotheosis.<a href="http://www.johntropea.com/">www.johntropea.com</a>

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POM POMS

By , 2008-01-19

Thanks to all of you who came out in Dec. at Half-Times through all the snow. I will be posting pictures and videos from it, so please visit this site to check them out.

Special Thanks goes out to our friends Third Octive, Electric Eye, and Donny,Dave,Rod.

Our Next Show will be Feb. 9 at Pom Poms from 9:00 pm to 1:30 am.

Pom Poms All American Bar & Grill

23224 W. Route 30/Lincoln Hwy.

(815) 436-0767

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ROY STONE in New LONDON Band CONQUEST

By RoyStone, 2008-01-15

<a href="http://www.roystone.com/">http://www.roystone.com</a>  ROY STONE HAS 5 ALBUM'S RECORDED,  Album 5 MASTER OF DOOM is complete & available! solo spots for the Rock Matrix (click the Live Date's & Link's, button at the bottom of http://www.roystone.com) & another album ready to go with a new Band line up!   As VOCALIST & Lead guitarist, ROY STONE sing's with a powerfull melodic vocal style whilst playing Rythm Guitar that is sometime's 16 time's the beat of the music, punctuated with lead guitar run's that descend into musical change's & lead guitar break's with howling long note's & run's so fast you'l miss it if your not concentrating!   Make sure you Check out CONQUEST , Early Demo’s at present, ( find this at  http://www.myspace.com/2007conquest )      New LONDON ROCK BAND with ROY STONE on Lead Guitar.......this Band is Gigging after only 4 Month's with a half hour set of original's plus a rendition of BLACK SABBATH's PARANOID.

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David Bennett Cohen's Biography

By davidbc, 2008-01-15

"Mr. Cohen isn't the average hippie gone Wall Street, he's also a certifiably smokin' barrel house rumba boogie-woogie piano player in the James Booker/Professor Longhair/Dr. John vein." David Bennett Cohen has been a professional musician for more than 40 years. Best known for his innovative keyboard playing as an original member of the '60's rock band, Country Joe and the Fish, he is an equally accomplished guitar player who has been involved in numerous music scenes throughout his varied career. David began his musical education at the age of seven, studying classical piano for seven years. While studying the piano, he began to teach himself the guitar, beginning at the age of nine. When he was 14, he heard boogie-woogie piano for the first time and was hooked. Since then, he has explored many different styles of Blues and popular music. He was fortunate enough to have heard Otis Spann, Professor Longhair, Meade Lux Lewis and other masters of the genre perform live.  "What separates Cohen from a lot of other players is his unassuming ease behind the keys, and the ability to take that admiration past rote emulation, invoking the spirits of boogie-woogie, stride and blues piano greats without ever forcing things or just replicating other folks' licks." In addition to Country Joe and the Fish, over the years, he has played and/or recorded with The Blues Project, Mick Taylor, The Luther Tucker Blues Band, Elvin Bishop, Hubert Sumlin, Melvin Van Peebles, Happy and Artie Traum, Arlen Roth, Eric Anderson, David Blue, Tim Hardin, Norton Buffalo, Jerry Miller, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Buddy Miles, Canned Hear, John Cippolina, Huey Lewis, Michael Bloomfield, Bob Weir, John Kahn, Johnnie Johnson, Jimmy Vivino, Jay Owens, Debbie Davies, Byther Smith, Bobby Kyle, Bill Perry, Rocky Lawrence, Johnny B. Gayden, Sandra Feva and others.  As a solo performer, he has shared the bill with Country Joe McDonald, Kenny Rankin, Bonnie Raitt, Richard Thompson, Jerry Garcia, Leo Kottke, Rufus Thomas, Meatloaf, Booker T., The Roches, Kingfish, J. Giles and Magic Dick and many others.  He played on Broadway and toured in the hit show, RENT, doubling on keyboards and guitars. His latest CD, “Cookin’ With Cohen,” is out on Core Records and is available online. His CD’s, “In the Pocket,” and “David Bennett Cohen at the Piano” have gotten great reviews and are also available online. David has recorded numerous Blues piano and organ instructional products for Homespun Tapes, including DVD’s, audio and video tapes, and book/CD packages.  He has a network of students around the world who have learned from these products, as well as numerous students who have studied with him privately, some of which have gone on to have musical careers of their own, including Peter Cincotti , Dave Keyes and others. He is one of those rare musicians who consistently plays to great acclaim and enjoys the challenge of teaching what he knows, as well. In spite of his busy schedule, David still finds time for private piano and guitar students. His professional approach, attitude and musicianship enhance any project that he is associated with.  He is currently lives in the New York City area. "Cohen radiates the 88's impeccably." (All excerpts: CMJ New Music Report, by James Lein)Contact:  Janet Castiel              Redwood Entertainment, Inc.               <a href="mailto:Janet.Castiel@RedwoodEntertainment.com">Janet.Castiel@RedwoodEntertainment.com</a>                        Website: <a href="http://www.davidbennettcohen.com/">www.davidbennettcohen.com</a>

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Press release

By jazewade, 2008-01-11

Alt/Rock/Pop artist Jaze Wade traveled to Marin/San Francisco in Sunny California where he recorded his debut E.P. with amazing Grammy winning music producer Scott Mathews (Elvis Costello, The Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton) at Tiki Town Recording Studios. The incredible and efficient Tom Luekens (Metallica, Sammy Hagar, Booker T. Jones, Skywalker Ranch) engineered for the album. Here are the names of the tracks that were recorded in San Francisco for the E.P. What's Come Over Me Into The Faded Sun World On Your Shoulders Let's Go! We Are OneJaze used many wonderful vintage instruments to record this album for you and had an incredible time doing so. Check out the pic section @ www.myspace.com/jazewadeaxiom for a few shots from the studio.Stay tuned...Jaze Wade has only just begun.For more info and a listen: www.myspace.com/jazewadeaxiom www.jazewade.com www.myspace.com/axiomprodux

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Press Release

By AEILEON EL NINO, 2008-01-11

Jupiter Rafael Rueda De Leon a.k.a Aeileon El Nino Aeileon's stroke of genius was the inspired fusing of the hip-hop genre and new age music. He calls it "Free Age Music" and it certainly is a liberation of the mind. The lush melodies of new age mingle in ecstatic joy with the grooves and energy of hip-hop to create a sound that has never been heard before. "I started my own genre," declares Aeileon. Music is Life Why does everybody like music? Because it's a core part of our existence. Or, as Aeileon likes to think of it, "Music is life." It is pure creativity and stems forth from our spirit, the source of our creative center thus it is the very energy and drive behind our actions, which are manifestations of the will of our spirit. "In the beginning was the word. When our brain sends out a signal to tell our hands or feet to move, it is not an electrical impulse. It is actually sound. So to me, music is life ! everything you see, touch, feel, sense and hear is music." No Allegory Here When Aeileon uses the term "Free Age Music," he's not using it lightly. This is not abstract or conceptual or non-literal. It's just the opposite, says Aeileon. "Long story short, Free Age Music is music that frees your soul literally &" Music is at heart metaphysical and therefore can function in planes to which only our soul is privy. It steps behind the world of physicality and unshackles our spirit to explore the universe and come back to us, wiser and richer. That's why music is so important and why great musicians are prophets. Behold the message of Aeileon. Inspiration Writer's block means nothing to Aeileon. Why should such a thing exist when inspiration is all around, he asks? "Every day I see something or hear something that inspires me, from my dreams to waking up and getting ready for the day. Every little encounter with everything around me inspires me." All the life we see around us is the outward existence of deeper reality and it is the ultimate goal of Aeileon to use music to bring us into a deeper understanding of that deeper reality. Thus it is the liberation of spirit. The Artist at Work Aeileon El Nino has opened for Bizzy Bone and appeared releases by Mopreme Shakur and Tha Realist of Death Row Records. Aeileon puts his entire body and liberated soul into his music, working from noon to the wee hours of the morning on his music. He is currently teamed up with A&R Select, the leading indie A&R firm in Hollywood, CA. "Such an imaginative feat, this music. Only a musician with rare vision could have conceived it, let alone pulled it off." ! A&R Select

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Press Release

By patsymd, 2008-01-11

"Thanks for new single, 'Share A Blooming Flower, Share A Meal and Share A Song,'. EXCELLENT SOUND, GREAT STORYLINE, LOVE THE LYRICS! Les Mercer, DJ - 2NBC 90.1 FM/M.C.R. 100.3 FM Radio in Sydney, Australia "Your voice sounds more haunting than ever." (re-single CD, "63 White Horses.&quot Tubby Dyer - DJ in Australia Dear Patsy McGlamry-Dean! Many thanks for another great song. I'm spinnin' "Like A Sweet, Sweet Dream" and my listeners love this song. I'm payin' royalties and money must run like a slot machine, I think. Again thanks and all the best. Pete Pete Lenloy- AUSTRIA - Radio Carinzia/Pete Lenloy Music (Apr 9, 2007) Patsy, Thanks for the single, Sweet, Sweet Dream. It's EXCELLENT! Thanks, James Pearson James Pearson-Disc Jockey - BBC Radio Shetland- Scotland, United Kingdom (Apr 16, 2007) Patsy, We reviewed your CD. Nice collection of traditional country songs. We submitted the review below to CDBaby. It should be published early next week. We added the review to your RadioIndy page as well. Feel free to publish the review on any web site you'd like, as long as you acknowledge RadioIndy. We are thrilled to be able to feature your excellent music. Sincerely, Featured Artist Concierge RadioIndy.com "Patsy's Country Collection" is an outstanding CD full of traditional country tracks. The band is very tight and impressive, and the recording quality and production are very professional. The tracks feature Patsy's very authentic country voice and harmonies, backed by memorable string fills and a tight rhythm section. "You're Gone" is one of our favorite tracks, with its melodic guitar intro, tasteful guitar and piano fills, and driving rhythm section. "Thunder" has a memorable "Rawhide" feel to it. If you enjoy traditional country female artists such as Patsy Cline, you'll enjoy this CD. Pick up a copy today! Radio Indy Featured Artist Concierge - www.radioindy.com (Feb 28, 2007) © 2007 Patsy McGlamry-Dean

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The New Year Cometh..

By Shadows865, 2008-01-05

Hey everyone, on behalf of Jodie, Rob, Carl and Paul I want to wish everyone a great new year. We certainly appreciate all the support we've received from the fans, other bands and the bars that we played in ‘07. So far it's been a great time and we will definitely keep it rockin in ‘08.Keep an Electric "Eye" on our site here for videos, pics and of course, upcoming shows. We been working hard on new material and can't wait to share it with all our fans in the upcoming months. Once again, thank you for all your support (there’s the Bartle’s and James thing again!!!!!!!) And we hope to see you all on Jan. 26th at the <a href="http://www.cometlanes.com/" target="_blank">Fieldhouse</a> and the following weekend Feb. 2nd at <a href="http://badabrew.net/" target="_blank">Bada Brew</a>. Happy New Year!<a href="/members/235/" target="_blank">Dave - Electric Eye</a>

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