World United Music: January 2013

Sunday, January 27, 2013

The Judes

About: The Judes

Every now and then a band comes along that grabs you by the ears and just makes you listen. One that doesn't sound like just anyone. A band that changes people's perceptions. A band that quite possibly, changes music.

In an age where sampling and digital mixes run rampant, it's refreshing to hear something a little different and less sterile - something that has heart. A return to fun. A return to roots.

This band has a unique presence; that something special that sets them far apart from the everyday songs that bombard us at every turn. It is this simplicity and rawness that takes everyone to that happy place which is linked to fun, good times, and above all an appreciation of great music.

2014

Generation Who is the second studio album released by Canadian rock band The Judes, released on the 11th of November, 2014 in North America, and the UK as well digitally worldwide, and on the 20th of November, 2014 in Japan.

The album marks somewhat of a departure from the bands previous efforts, moving instead towards a darker theme and grittier songs. Although technically the bands second commercially released album,Generation Who was originally intended to be released before “All That Is The Judes”. However, due to the band working with producer David Grahame at the time, the recordings for the “Generation Who” album were abandoned and left in limbo until the band completed work on what was to become "All That Is The Judes".

CONTACT: http://www.thejudesmusic.com/contact.html

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Steve Morin & The Higgs Boson Project

About: Steve Morin & The Higgs Boson Project

The Higgs Boson. A title not frequently heard of or talked about amongst the masses. The search for "Dark Matter" and "Dark Energy" that make up more than 96% of our universe. It is the undiscovered particle thought to give matter mass. The God Particle! It is also the name I've chosen for this musical endeavor.Thank you for taking the time to visit and I hope you enjoy your stay! About the Guitar....I borrow these lyrics from the song Discovery,by Rush. "Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I brushed away the dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in my hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was beautiful" ... ... "I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to make them sound differently. As I struck the wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious sounds, and soon my own music! How different it could be from the music of the Temples! I can't wait to tell the priests about it! ..." What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound. It's got wires that vibrate and give music. What can this thing be that I found? See how it sings like a sad heart. And joyously screams out its pain. Sounds that build high like a mountain. Or notes that fall gently like rain. I can't wait to share this new wonder. The people will all see its light. Let them all make their own music. The Priests praise my name on this night. Welcome to The Higgs Boson Project!

Contact: http://thehiggsbosonproject.com/Contact-Me.htm

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Mickey Carroll

About: Mickey Carroll

Mickey Carroll is a guitar player, singer and bandleader who is dedicated to giving back to the world through community activism and musical commentary.

Mickey's career started in 1956 playing clubs in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. In 1957 he and Bill Harner started the doo-wop musical duo "Billy and Mickey". Billy and Mickey was one of the first white acts to break the color barrier playing a string of black and white concerts in the 1950’s.

In the 1960's Mickey was managed by the original owner of Harlem's Cotton Club, Herman Stark and son Steve, performing in the upscale hotels of Miami Beach.

In 1974 Mickey was signed by Soul Train legend Don Cornelius and Dick Griffy to Solar Records. By 1975 Mickey was recording the first album recorded at sea. Don and Dick moved the famous Record Plant Studio in Sausalito, California aboard a 110 foot ship! Helmed by the legendary Bob Johnston (Bob Dylan, Elvis, Johnny Cash) the album was recorded with an all-star roster of musicians including hit songwriter Jimmy Webb, Leon Pendarvis - NBC's Saturday Night Live music director, Chuck Leavell of the Rolling Stones and Willie Hall of the Blues Brothers band.

In 1978, Mickey’s album "Love Life" was nominated for a Grammy award. Engineered by Grammy-winner Eric Schilling, "Love Life" still sounds fresh today and is currently released around the world by Vision Records and Banderia Music Company.

By 1980 Mickey had decided to take a new direction with his music. Partnering with Rod Glaubman (founder of PACE, the largest non-profit performing arts organization in America), Mickey and Rod created concert events for those with disabilities, veterans and senior citizens. In 1983 Mickey was featured on NBC’s Today Show (see link at left).

In 1984 Mickey was awarded a gold record for his song, "Love Is Where You Find It". It went to number one on Billboard's R&B chart, recorded by "The Whispers" on Solar Records.

From 2000 to 2010 Mickey ran Mother J Productions, a 501c non-profit he founded to fund arts education through concert performances and community events. Mother J contributed over $100,000 to arts education and world community disaster relief funds.

2011 finds Mickey still hard at work writing new songs, recording, and releasing socially conscious music. Produced by Howard Albert (Bee Gees, Eagles, Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers) and released around the world by Vision records (US and Europe) and Banderia music (Asia)

Mickey has long relationships with the best musicians, producers and engineers in the business. Let Mickey put together a show for your next fundraiser, convention, or event.

Contact: Mickey@motherj.com

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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Tom Price-Stephens

About: Tom Price-Stephens

After years of playing Beaches, BBQs and Bedrooms, the intimacy and honesty of those nights spent with friends is engrained in Tom's songwriting and performance, making rooms full of strangers feel instantly at home.

Tom Price-Stephens (TPS) is an acoustic singer-songwriter from South Wales, and has spent 2012 focusing on honing live performance before making his first record, TPS has played over 80 gigs so far this year and is still enjoying playing wherever people will listen.

"My name's Tom Price-Stephens.
I write songs and I sing them.
Sometimes I sing other peoples' songs.
Whenever people listen it makes me smile."

Contact: music@redtps.com

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Friday, January 18, 2013

Broken Anchor

About: Broken Anchor

Broken Anchor “creates music that blends 'indie cool' with huge epic choruses tasty lyrics and hooks for days”, according to Daily Unsigned.

Showcasing the melodic sounds of singer/songwriter Austin Hartley-Leonard, percussionist/drummer Mike Duffy and producer Brad Gordon, Broken Anchor’s three part EP series, Broken Anchor Vol. 1-3, debuted to outstanding reviews. UK’s Folk Radio raved “(Hartley-Leonard’s) vocals are a driving force throughout; they ooze charisma and tell a story of love and life”. The collection included hit tracks such as “Leave the Light On”, “Dear Diary”, “Never Leave Me Alone”, and the dark, yet dreamy remake of Harvey Danger’s “Flagpole Sitta”.

In anticipation of their as yet untitled debut LP, set to be released early summer, Broken Anchor will be holding a residency at LA’s Piano Bar every Thursday in January. Following will be a full tour of the Northeast, traveling from New York to Vermont to Philadelphia this February.

CONTACT: http://www.brokenanchormusic.com/

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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Johnny Duhan

About: Johnny Duhan

Johnny Duhan started his career as a fifteen year old front man with Granny’s Intentions, the most popular beat group in Ireland in the 60s. After rousing Dublin with their soul touch, they moved to London, were signed to the prestigious Deram label, enjoyed considerable success and disbanded before Johnny was twenty one. Johnny started writing folk songs, poetry and prose at this stage. In a career spanning 40 years, his greatest achievement is a quartet of epic albums - Just Another Town, To The Light, The Voyage and Flame - which correspond to the four chapters of his lyrical autobiography, TO THE LIGHT. Johnny’s songs are sung worldwide in a variety of languages, thanks to the focus put on them by Christy Moore, The Dubliners, Mary Black and hosts of other Irish and international singers. His song The Voyage has become a modern classic. Christy Moore has termed Johnny “One of our greatest songwriters.” And the late Ronnie Drew described him as “one of my favourite songwriters.” A new album, The Burning Word, has just been released.

Johnny’s journey is set out in a series of albums that portray his life - his Limerick boyhood in JUST ANOTHER TOWN; his tilt for fame and the girl in TO THE LIGHT; his reflections on family life in THE VOYAGE; and his spiritual quest in FLAME.

“After a number of hard knocks in 2014, I struggled into 2015 with not just a chip on my shoulder but a full beam on my back. One winter morning while carrying this load up an incline in Barna Woods (a place I often stroll through), I found my usual path blocked by a fallen tree, knocked by a storm the night before. Rooted to the spot by the surprise obstacle, I scratched my head glancing around at other smaller trees that had survived the tempest. While making my way around the exposed root structure at the end of the wide trunk I noticed that the bed the tree had grown in was a wide ledge of solid rock, with little or no root room. Examining the roots themselves I saw that the long fibrous tentacles had had to stretch themselves right to the edge of the rock ledge and over it to gain earth support and nourishment to grow. By the great size of the tree, it had been no mean achievement to have flourished and grown for so long. Still thinking of this when I got home from my walk, I jotted an account of my encounter with the tree in my Song Journal, and a few days later a song grew organically from my notes, “The Fallen Tree”. Without strain or effort, other songs started stemming from the same natural source, all related one way or the other to the felled tree, which I began to associate with the proverbial Tree of Life and with my own life history and journey. It took five months to complete the full collection Creation, which I intend releasing as an album in early 2016, to mark the 50th year of my calling in song. A video of The Fallen Tree made by Tony Walsh & Tocar Media will appear on Youtube prior to the album’s release. The title song “Creation” will be released as a single on iTunes and other download outlets in September 2015. For further details of the overall work Creation visit my Official website

Johnny lives in Barna, Galway.

CONTACT: belljohnny@eircom.net

Johnny Duhan – Official Website

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Allison VonBuelow

About: Allison VonBuelow

Allison VonBuelow has been playing around the Los Angeles area for years, by herself as an acoustic artist, and with various bands that are Rock, or Progressive rock in orientation. My influences are mostly singer songwriters like David Crosby and Joni Mitchell. My husband Gregg Olson's Influences are from Hard Rock and Progressive Rock like Tool or Porcupine Tree, where songs are free to be expanded to express larger concepts and unique arrangements. We combined are influences to form the band Scarlet Hollow, with Bassist Jeff Mack, and percussionist extrordinaire Diego Grom Meraviglia.

Contact: http://scarlethollow.ning.com/profile/AllisonvonBuelow

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Scarlet Hollow

About: Scarlet Hollow

The Scarlet Hollow Sound is...

Powerful, light, dark, ethereal, heavy, melodic music with an emphasis on the rock in
progressive rock. They perform and produce high quality music with thought provoking lyrics and sonic sophistication. Scarlet Hollows music is made with a high level of musicianship, yet nothing seems sterile and polished so much that all the raw energy and emotion is squeezed out of it. They blend diverse influences to make music that is not geared towards pop music trends and fashion statements. Scarlet Hollow's music combines hauntingly beautiful and textural sections of music, with very heavy, dark, and powerful sections, often shifting undetectably between odd time signatures yet never losing site of the songs intent and message.

Traveling effortlessly between progressive rock and metal, Scarlet Hollow will take you on an emotional ride with dark heavy guitar riffs, soaring leads, beautiful atmospheres, adventurous arrangements, haunting vocal melodies, and a powerhouse rhythm section.

Band Members
Allison Vonbuelow: Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, synths.
Gregg Olson: Electric Guitars.
Jeff Mack: Bass Guitars.
Diego Grom Meraviglia: Drums and Percussion

CONTACT: http://scarlethollow.net/contact/

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Ari Hest

About: Ari Hest

On his upcoming June 8th release 'Shouts and Whispers', singer-songwriter Ari Hest creates a non-typical collection of tracks that ultimately form a cohesive narrative. With songs of sadness and resignation giving way to lucidity and catharsis, Hest's introspection and intelligence are on display, creating moments of magic within his poetic, spare lyrics and backing them up with his ear for haunting melodies.

Hest conceived half the album as an acoustic set, while the other half took shape via keyboards, as he explains below. 'Shouts and Whispers' begins with the swirling, hypnotic 'Harvest', soon followed by a centerpiece track, the stunning, understated 'Into the Empty White'. 'How We'll Always Be' is perhaps a declaration of giving up the fight, and the melancholy 'No One Can Stay' has an elegant darkness. There's a glimmer of hope within 'Bona Fide', and finally a cathartic yowl as 'After The Thunder' builds to its crescendo.

Hest comments on the process of making the album:

"At first I wanted to write and record some songs where I put the guitar down and focused on keyboards…I've always been into music from Tears For Fears, Peter Gabriel, and Bruce Hornsby, and was excited to experiment in that direction. So I asked my buddy Carl Barc if I could invade his studio for a while to experiment with some ideas on his Juno and CP70 keyboards. I loved creating in a way I hadn't - using those instruments as the backbone of tracks and leaving guitar largely out of it."

"In the middle of working on those songs I began playing solo shows supporting Judy Collins around the U.S. and Europe. Her show and her audience beg for a more acoustically minded set, so I'd go on stage with just a guitar and occasionally play songs that were fresh out of the oven. I enjoyed being able to take a break mentally from what I was doing with Carl. I was able to focus on how I could arrange these other new songs sparsely."

Eventually Hest found the time to record a few of them with the help of producer Matt Pendergast at Q Division Studios in Boston, MA. Then he listened to both projects. "After hearing the two finished batches of songs I saw two distinct themes, not only in a musical sense but also lyrically. The vibe of the keyboard driven tracks is intense. I wrote a lot about the uncertainty of what I do for a living. On the contrary, the acoustic songs come from a place of lucidity. I started thinking it'd be cool to combine the two somehow."

The result is an album that isn't an album in the traditional sense, but it manages to flow like a complete thought.

"I've always been the introspective type. I guess as a singer-songwriter you're gonna have some of that anyway in your makeup. My previous records were inward most of the time, but 'Shouts and Whispers' has another distinct angle, one of understanding the world I live in and embracing how I fit into it a bit easier than I used to."

Hest has released seven albums, three EPs, and "52" in 2008, an innovative project whereby he wrote, recorded and released a new song every Monday for a full year. In addition, Hest is half of the folk pop duo The Open Sea, along with longtime friend Rosi Golan.

His music has been featured on numerous television shows including Private Practice, Army Wives, and One Tree Hill. Recently, Ari's song "The Landlord" appeared in an episode of NPR's "All Things Considered". He's also scored a film called 'Dreamriders,' which won several independent film awards. And throughout his career, he has toured worldwide to support his records, most recently in Germany as well as several European countries, and built the kind of loyal fan base any musician would envy.

While Shouts and Whispers is an excellent indication of what Hest is capable of, his live show may leave even more of an impression. Watching him play, one can't help but be thrust into his world, hanging on every word like a child listening to a ghost story.

CONTACT: http://arihest.com/contact

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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Vienna in Love

About: Vienna in Love

Vienna in Love are a British Rock/Dance from London. Formed in 2011, they have already gigged in the UK, Europe and the United States, supporting The Gossip and Duran Duran at Exit Festival 2012 (Novi Sad, Serbia), Rocktober Festival 2011 held at Chicago’s landmark Congress Theater, and Scala and Clapham Grand Theatres in London.

Vienna in Love’s single debut “Love is like War” was released in June 2012 and is distributed by Interscope Records on iTunes USA, UK/EU and Japan plus Spotify. They currently occupy UK chart position 5 on Reverbnation with over 24,000 fans.

Vienna In Love were scouted for video game ‘Rock Band’, an amazingly successful franchise having grossed $1bn. Their music will appear on two upcoming games, including the latest edition to Harmonix Game Systems, ‘Rock Band Blitz.’ The release is being planned for the third quarter of 2012 and will be available for Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Ds, and Wii game systems.

Contact: info@viennainlove.co.uk

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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Two Wounded Birds

About: Two Wounded Birds

Two Wounded Birds were an English rock and roll band, formed in Margate, Kent, in 2010. The band consisted of Johnny Danger (vocals, guitar), Ally Blackgrove (bass), Joe Stevens (guitar) and James Shand (drums). The band's sound had been compared to The Tornado's, The Beach Boys, The Velvet Underground, Link Wray, and Phil Spector. The band had also been compared to The Drums, who discovered Two Wounded Birds in 2010, before taking them on their first European tour

In January 2011, Two Wounded Birds released the EP Keep Dreaming Baby. Three songs from the EP, Night Patrol, My Lonesome and Summer Dream were performed at BBC's Maida Vale Studios as part of a BBC Introducing Session for BBC Radio 1. The EP was followed by two further singles in, All We Wanna Do and Together Forever, which were released by Moshi Moshi Recordings. All We Wanna Do was chosen as Radio 1's Tip of the Week in August 2011.

At Glastonbury 2011, the band played Glastonbury's BBC Introducing Stage.

On 6 November 2012, Two Wounded Birds announced via their Facebook and Twitter page that they had disbanded.