Showing posts with label Bluegrass. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bluegrass. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

The Spring Folk Orchestra


 
About: The Spring Folk Orchestra

From “Alps next to Geneva”, Rhône-Alpes, France, “The Spring Folk Orchestra” are Musicians from different generations but with common musical influences that narrate, through music, the story of their times. They are an acoustic folk group with no concession or compromise, and are sober and deserving as tradition calls for. Their music flows like a breath of fresh air to carry the listener off into a world where music ushers in an atmosphere of sanity away from agitation and noise…

The SPRING FOLK ORCHESTRA started in the spring of 2006 and have evolved over time into the exceptional band we hear today.

Music Releases:

In the fall of 2013, the “Spring Folk Orchestra” began work in their home studio on a 9 song album titled “Nine Songs” and released it in February 2014 on Bandcamp which gained them recognition in music circles for their catchy folk and bluesy country sounds.

Riding the positive energy from “Nine Songs” the group then quickly followed up their album with a 3 song EP titled “Enter the Road”, which further demonstrated their broad and diverse influences from the earlier folk rock era’s of the late 60’s and early 70’s…but with a lyrical twist of today’s reality.

Sincere and honest, the “Spring Folk Orchestra” combines their own style with a reflection of influences from many artists of the past including such notables as Kerouac, Jerehmia Johnson, Corso, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, America, Crosby Stills and Nash to Van Morrisson, via Hank Williams, Merle Travis, the Statler Brothers, Leadbelly and the rockabilly pioneers, from Elvis to Johnny Cash.

“The Spring Folk Orchestra are worthy artists of the folk music genre that continue the journey passed on by artists of the past to move this great music genre into the future. Very enjoyable music indeed.” ~ Stewart Brennan, World United Music

Band Members:

MG aka Gerald: Guitar, Vox
Lucas: Guitar, Tambourine
Franky: Bass
Yann: Drums & production









 










The Spring Folk Orchestra – Official Website
http://thespringfolkorchestra.com/
The Spring Folk Orchestra - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Spring-Folk-Orchestra-OFFICIAL/307225782623408
The Spring Folk Orchestra - MySpace
https://myspace.com/thespringfolkorchestra/
VIDEO
The Spring Folk Orchestra - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp35zwC7cAIOnJVr2pwyosQ
BUY MUSIC
The Spring Folk Orchestra - Bandcamp
http://thespringfolkorchestra.bandcamp.com/


 

Monday, February 18, 2013

JP Cormier



About: J.P. Cormier

J.P. Cormier appears from the shadows at the side of the stage—an unsmiling mountain of a man in dark glasses—and stalks almost angrily to his seat in the spotlight. He picks up his instrument, adjusts his mic stand and asks the audience: “How’re ya now?” in a rumbling baritone.

Then he starts to tell his story.

His lyrics and melodies illicit every emotion you can muster as he paints picture after picture of loves lost, towns disbanded, fishermen killed by their trade and the most important moments of his own life. His voice is surprisingly sweet and soft-sounding, completely unexpected coming from his 6’4” frame.

He begins an instrumental on one of the five or six instruments he may have on stage with him and you realize that this man is not just a singer or a songwriter. As his fingers fly, with such speed and precision, upon each instrument in turn, you get another picture—one of pure joy and boundless energy; total spiritual abandon bordering in its execution on genius. It’s a word that is used to describe him again and again.

Then just as you think you’ve seen everything, he begins to speak to the audience. He’s more comfortable now. He’s getting over the shyness he feels when meeting new people. Now he feels he can connect safely. Opening up with a few one-liners, he moves on to amusing anecdotes and true tales from his own past. Some bring a roar of laughter from the audience that can be heard outside the theatre, others bring a tear to the eye. He’s home now, his banter is easy as he draws the crowd into each song and tune. The connection is complete and he is one with his audience. Even behind his dark glasses, you can tell that he too sheds a tear when his audience does.

J.P. has a profound effect on audiences, but those who know him know his heart far exceeds his stature. His acts of random kindness in and out of the music industry are legendary. There are many stories of the “big fella” going to play for someone on their deathbed, helping fledgling artists, or generally standing up for people who couldn’t do it for themselves. He spent two weeks in the theatre of war entertaining the NATO troops in Afghanistan and is always quick to do what he can for a good cause. Maritime artists like Dave Gunning, Darren McMullen, Douglas Cameron and many others have benefited from J.P.’s assistance and patient guidance. His charity work is endless, once raising 4 tons of food for Feed Nova Scotia. A man well aware of the plight of the needy, he celebrates his birthday each year with a fundraising concert for Christmas Daddies in Cape Breton.

Accolades for J.P. have come from far and near over the years. He’s been described as “the quintessential Maritime musician” and having “the ability to make the brilliant appear effortless”. His early years playing in Nashville and the southern states have earned him high praise from folks like long time pickin’ partner and collaborator Marty Stuart, who says, “He’s just incredible, one of the best players I’ve ever seen.” Country music legend Waylon Jennings has said, “I would be proud to share the stage with this man anywhere, anytime”, and J.P.’s greatest hero, Chet Atkins has honoured him as “…one of the most important guitarists of his generation.” Closer to home, former Governor General of Canada, Adrienne Clarkson proclaimed, “What you have to say as an artist is incredibly important and a treasure to our Nation” and Gordon Lightfoot reveals, “I have a great deal of respect for Mr. Cormier.”

J.P. takes it all in stride.

He still has his ritual three beers before the show, and prefers to be outside the venue where he can smoke and talk to folks as they enter. He’s either there or hanging out backstage with the fans and fellow musicians who show up and don’t feel there’s any reason why they can’t go right back stage and see him. There are no real walls around J.P. and he likes it that way. This may be why he’s stayed so far from the mainstream. He never wanted the barriers that great fame brings between an artist and their audience. The people who listen to J.P.’s music are his lifeline and his inspiration. One man’s simple story might inspire the next great J.P. song. Another’s may be about someone whose life has been changed by something that he wrote or played. He likes to hear about these things first-hand. But if the compliments get too heavy, he’ll just look uncomfortably at the ground and say, “I didn’t write nothin’, I just held the pen.”

With all of that said though, his modesty belies a long list of accomplishments. J.P.’s impressive body of work has earned him a vast and loyal fan base around the world and he has played extensively throughout Canada, Great Britain, Europe, and the USA. His songs have been number 1 hits on American and European radio and he’s won 12 East Coast Music Awards, 5 Music Nova Scotia Awards, and a Canadian Folk Music Award. His album, Another Morning, was nominated for a Juno in 1998 and has since sold nearly 100,000 copies. Performing countless times on television and radio, J.P. released 13 solo albums since 1995 and won more than 30 awards in 20 years of fiddle, guitar, banjo, and song-writing competitions.

In the 30 years since he made his first paycheck at a “Union” gig, going professional at the tender age of 13, he’s traveled hundreds of thousands of miles spending months at a time on the road. It’s no wonder he looks a little tired sometimes!

No matter what you call him–genius, recluse, friend, foe, outgoing, unapproachable, giving, kind, or thoughtful–there is so much more beneath the surface. Celebrated as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, recording artist, teacher, collaborator, innovator, and award winner, J.P. Cormier’s talent is comparable to none. He’s praised in superlatives, but even these don’t do the man justice. The best way to get to know J.P. is to listen to his music. That is where his real heart lies. It is a world where everything is done fairly, no one wants, and there are no broken hearts allowed. In his song “The Messenger” he speaks not from himself but something much greater when he says:

“I am just the Messenger
I speak to every man
Every woman, every child
Who lives upon the land
My face is often hidden
Many do not wish to see
But when you’re in the mirror
Sometimes you look at me.”

J.P. Cormier is not to be missed. Stuff this good only comes around so often




















 





 
























J.P. Cormier – Official Website
http://jp-cormier.com/
J.P. Cormier - MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/jpcormiermusic
J.P. Cormier - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._P._Cormier
J.P. Cormier - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/jpcormiermusic
J.P. Cormier - Twitter
https://twitter.com/jpcormiermusic
Videos!
J.P. Cormier - Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/user/CormierRecordings
Buy Music!
J.P. Cormier – Official Store
http://jp-cormier.com/music/
J.P. Cormier - Bandcamp
http://jpcormier.bandcamp.com/
J.P. Cormier - eMusic
http://www.emusic.com/artist/j-p-cormier/11569909/
J.P. Cormier - Amazon
http://www.amazon.ca/s?_encoding=UTF8&search-alias=music-ca&field-artist=J.P.%20Cormier
J.P. Cormier - iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/j.p.-cormier/id4248765

Discography:

Somewhere in the Back of My Heart (2012)
The Messenger – J.P. Cormier Sings (2008)
Noel – A J.P. Cormier Christmas (2008)
Take Five – A Banjo Collection (2006)
The Long River: A Personal Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot (2005)
Primary Color: The Owner’s Manual (2005)
Looking Back – Volume 1: The Instrumentals (2005)
Looking Back – Volume 2: The Songs (2005)
X8… a mandolin collection (2004)
Primary Color (2002)
Velvet Arm Golden Hand (2002)
Now That the Work Is Done (2001)
Heart & Soul (1999)
Another Morning (1997)
Return to the Cape (1995)

Albums That Are No Longer Available
Out Of The Blue (Out Of Print)
The Gift (Out Of Print)
Lord Of The Dance (Out Of Print)
When January Comes (Out Of Print)
The Fiddle Album (1991) CBC UG 1003

 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Billy Manzik


About: Billy Manzik

Billy Manzik's musical journey began where Highway 61 ends - in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The soundtrack for his upbringing was provided by his guitar slinging, country singing mother, and influenced by any music he could find, not to mention Billy's penchant for wandering the world. The result is a driving roots rock sound, complete with catchy riffs, lyrical hooks and a 'feel-good' toe tapping kind of style.

Billy's new release ‘AllTogetherNow’ packages this sound into one beautiful and diverse album, sure to catch the ear of any who hears it. From the anthemic, uptempo lead track 'On A Road' and the sweet harmonies of 'Hannah', to the wailin' bluesy rock of '61 Highway' and the summertime pop sounds of 'Has Been', 'AllTogetherNow' combines musical ingredients so well, it puts the icing on the rock n' roll cake. Recorded at Orange Lounge Studios and Knob and Tube Studios in Toronto and produced by Chris Wardman (The Watchmen, Randy Bachman) with help from David Gavan Baxter (Justin Rutledge), 'Alltogethernow' is music for modern times.

In addition to Billy on vocals and guitar, the album showcases the talents of many well-known Canadian musicians, Geoff Hilhorst (Deep Dark Woods) on keys, Erik Allen (Jenny Whiteley) on drums, Mike Filipowitsch on guitar and Jonny Kerr on bass, plus appearances from many others. Penguin Eggs, Canada's Folk, Roots & World Music Magazine, describes the album as "a powerful roots-rock assault that hits every pop nerve you've ever pumped with proteins." (Eric Thom)

Billy Manzik's music career debuted in Alberta in 2007 with his self-titled release. Recorded at Calgary's Rocky Mountain Studios by producer Rob Smith with Daniel J. Coe (Aerosmith, The Trews), the album featured musical contributions from Canadian roots music greats Tim Williams, Charlie Hase and Bill Zulak (Crash Test Dummies).

"Billy Manzik" received critical acclaim, charting on several !earshot charts and being featured on CBC's Key of A. In 2008 Billy showcased at the annual Alberta Sessions (Alberta Music Series), broadcast on CBC's Radio 2, and kicked off the 2008 Juno Awards with a spirited performance at the annual Juno Welcome Reception.

In recent years Billy has played with or opened for such luminaries as Blue Rodeo, Elliott Brood, The Trews, Todd Snider, Colin James, The Wailin' Jennys, Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar), Cara Luft, among many others.

"Billy Manzik has been a great addition to the Live From the Rock Folk Festival. In addition to being a fine musician he is also a wonderful festival performer...he tells the story behind the song and has a sensibility which enables him to pick the right song for the time and place." ~ Liz Harvey-Foulds, Live From the Rock Folk Festival


"Billy Manzik is a great songwriter, right up there with Steve Earle and Ryan Adams." ~ Michael Murphy, Supervisor, Capitol Mastering


"When I hear Billy play, I want to jump on stage and sing along! Great toe-tappin' music." ~ Cara Luft, Singer/Songwriter (formerly of the Wailin Jenny's)





















Billy Manzik – Official Website
http://www.billymanzik.com/
Billy Manzik - Soundcloud
http://soundcloud.com/billy-manzik
Billy Manzik - Reverbnation
http://www.reverbnation.com/billymanzik/
Billy Manzik - MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/billymanzik
Billy Manzik - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Billy-Manzik/133136409850
Billy Manzik – World United Music
http://worldunitedmusic.blogspot.ca/2012/08/billy-manzic.html
Videos!
Billy Manzik - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/billymanzik
Buy Music!
Billy Manzik – Official Store
http://www.billymanzik.com/store
Billy Manzik - iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/billy-manzik/id268653219
Billy Manzik - Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Billy-Manzik/dp/B0015AT2BW
Billy Manzik - eMusic
http://www.emusic.com/artist/billy-manzik/12588119/
Billy Manzik – CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/BillyManzik
Billy Manzik - Rhapsody
http://www.rhapsody.com/#artist/billy-manzik/albums

 

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Tiller’s Folly


About: Tiller’s Folly

Tiller’s Folly is the preeminent Canadian based award winning Americana/Folk/Celtic group at the forefront of a bold new movement in acoustic roots music. For the past sixteen years, through 1,000's of performances stretching from the Pacific Northwest to the British Isles, they have spread their memorable blend of energy, history, musicality, romance and just plain fun from small and large halls to televison, radio, theatres and festivals.

Hailed by critics (“Tiller’s Folly is a national treasure”. – Peter North, Edmonton Journal), their words and melodies are at once populist, minimally produced and poignant while at the same time singularly powerful and sincere.

With eight studio CD's to the bands credit, Tiller's award winning productions continue to expand and refine their potent mix of acoustic & electric based, Celtic influenced Canadiana, Americana, Newgrass 'and beyond.'

In 2008, Tiller's Folly introduced a multimedia component to their show including both modern and archival film footage and photography, adding sharp, captivating visual images and film designed to provide a whole new depth of understanding and enjoyment to an already impressive stage show. As a result, this is a show that the audience will carry with them long after the final note has played.

Fueled by their unfailing passion and enthusiasm for the music, Tiller’s is continuingly experimenting with different phrasing, tones and textures while recording with some of the most exciting and innovative musicians and singers in the business today as they continue to evolve as artists. Names like the phenomenally talented front man of the iconic group NewGrass Revival, John Cowan to Bob Babbitt (most famous for his work as a member of Motown Records studio band, the Funk Brothers, from 1966–1972, as well as his tenure as part of MFSB for Philadelphia International Records) and the late legendary session keyboardist Larry Knechtel have moved Tiller’s music to a new level of mastery.

Now, in 2012 they have just completed their new project that marks a fresh, new direction for the band and unleashes the writing and acoustic performance prowess of this band. In addition to current members Bruce Coughlan, Nolan Murray and Laurence Knight they will again showcase the vocals prowess of the masterful John Cowan (Doobie Brothers/John Cowan Band), as well as introducing new musical collaborators like Josh Shilling (Mountain Heart) and Cia Cherryholmes (The Cherryholmes), Ronnie McCoury (Del McCoury Band/Travelin McCoury's), Sam Bush (NewGrass Revival founder/Sam Bush Band) and successful producer/writer/vocalist Wendy Waldman along with the legendary Scottish Music Hall of Famer Phil Cunningham on accordion. Rounding out the musical guests on the album will be Grammy winning "in-demand" producer/session man Randy Kohrs (Dolly Parton/John Cowan Band/Jim Lauderdale), guitarist Jeff Autry (John Cowan Band) and banjo great Scott Vestal (John Cowan Band/Sam Bush Band).

The band received critical praise and world-wide recognition when in the summer of 2012 they earned the high honor of winning the 11th Annual Independent Music Awards Vox Pop Poll for their song "Death & Taxes" from their new album, "Go The Road". The song, penned by Tillers prolific lead singer/principal songwriter Bruce Coughlan, was named Top Song in the "Social Action" category. This award was voted on by more than 60,000 music fans from around the globe, marking a turning point for this fabulous band.

With their new self-penned songs, new musical studio partnerships and an inexhaustible collaborative spirit, Tiller’s Folly is poised to breakthrough to the next level in 2012 and beyond.

Tiller’s Folly is:

Bruce Coughlan (songwriter, lead vocals. Guitar, bodhran, flute, whistle)
Nolan Murray (fiddle, mandolin, mandocaster, banjo, viola, guitar)
Laurence Knight (producer, bass, vocals)


Contact: Tillers Folly




























Tiller’s Folly – Official Website
http://www.tillersfolly.com/
Tiller’s Folly - Reverbnation
http://www.reverbnation.com/tillersfolly
Tiller’s Folly - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/tillersfolly
Tiller’s Folly - Twitter
https://twitter.com/tillersfolly
Tilley’s Folly – World United Music
http://worldunitedmusic.blogspot.com/2012/02/tillers-folly.html
VIDEO
Tiller’s Folly - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/TillersFolly
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Tiller’s Folly – Official Store
http://tillersfolly.bigcartel.com/
Tiller’s Folly - Bandcamp
http://tillersfolly.bandcamp.com/
Tiller’s Folly - iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tillers-folly/id274874146
Tiller’s Folly – CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheTillersFolly
Tiller’s Folly - Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Tillers-Folly/e/B000APJD62


Friday, February 17, 2012

Mountain Heart

 
 
 
About: Mountain Heart

Mountain Heart is the band that has been fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music can be presented and played. The band's name has been synonymous with cutting-edge excellence in acoustic music circles since the group's creation in 1999. Widely known throughout the music industry for continually redefining the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has gained legions of loyal fans both as a result of their superlative musicianship, and more notably, their incomparably exciting live performances.

As one of the most highly awarded ensembles ever assembled, Mountain Heart, or members of the band, have either won or been nominated for Grammy’s, ACM, CMA, and multiple IBMA Awards. They have appeared on the revered stage of the Grand Ole Opry in excess of 125 times and have shared the stage with acts ranging from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Montgomery Gentry, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Brad Paisley to Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, The Avett Brothers, Yonder Mountain Stringband, Levon Helm, John Fogerty and Patty Loveless.

Mountain Heart's musical virtuosity, unmatched energy, and keen sense of entertainment dynamics have helped them to forge a highly unique sound, and stage show, which appeals to an incredibly wide variety of musical tastes. From large outdoor folk music and bluegrass festivals, to sold-out arena shows opening for Southern Rock icons, Lynyrd Skynyrd, to co-headlining concerts with the acoustic guitar legend, Tony Rice, Mountain Heart always makes an undeniable connection to an audience, leaving them on their feet. In short, this rare combination of abilities makes Mountain Heart one of the most versatile acts ever assembled.

This year will see Mountain Heart booked to play some of the most prestigious outdoor multi-genre festivals in the nation as well as theaters and clubs as they tour in support of their 7’th album, “That Just Happened”, which was released in late 2010 on their own imprint, MH Music Group.

 














 

 














Mountain Heart – Official Website
Mountain Heart – Last FM
Mountain Heart - Reverbnation
Mountain Heart - MySpace
Mountain Heart - Facebook
Mountain Heart - Twitter
Mountain Heart - Wikipedia
Videos!
Mountain Heart - YouTube
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Mountain Heart – Official Store
Mountain Heart – iTunes
Mountain Heart - Amazon
Mountain Heart - Rhapsody
Mountain Heart – CD Baby

 
 
 
 


Saturday, January 21, 2012

Gwamba


About: Gwamba

Defying description, but easily accessible. Incredibly deep, but dangerously shallow. In many publications and reviews the word "unique" appears, but is not necessarily their definition of unique.

Lyrical stories infused with thick dark E.V.P's trapped within a music that is heavy, but not in the conventional sense of the word. Possessed mainstay members MUSHAGA, and GWAMBA are sometimes visited by wood toting ghosts, but more times than not a programmable humanoid that go's by the name "machine".

When probed as to what category they fall into their response is sharp, and direct, "DON'T LABEL US, WERE NOT DONE YET"! Gwamba and Mushaga feel much more akin to the savageries and modern day hobo proclivity of the road as apposed to the safe confines of a normal stay at home robot glass tit lifestyle. Using both outdated infinite trigabyte computer systems, and modern day magnetic tape on head analog sound capturing techniques, their available to the public craft-work catalog is vast, yet compatible to any in the moment ear, or searching for yesteryear soul. Staying true to the teachings of their larger than life, but incredibly humble mentors,"BRACK", and "EMERIL" united as one shooting the fig to anyone or anything that may unsuccessfully attempt road blocking there destiny, Gwamba: The band is forever on the verge of a bro-down with every, and all life forms, for music truly is, their medication! ~ Dell Tearcut, New York Tribune



















Gwamba – Official Website
http://www.gwamba.com/
Gwamba - Reverbnation
http://www.reverbnation.com/gwamba
Gwamba - Soundcloud
http://soundcloud.com/gwamba
Gwamba - Tumblr
http://gwambaworld.tumblr.com/
Gwamba – MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/gwamba
Gwamba - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gwamba/209906202369203
Gwamba - Twitter
https://twitter.com/gwambaworld
Gwamba – World United Music
http://worldunitedmusic.blogspot.com/2012/01/gwamba.html
Videos!
Gwamba - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/gwamba
Gwamba - Vimeo
http://vimeo.com/gwamba
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Gwamba - Bandcamp
http://gwamba.bandcamp.com/
Gwamba – CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gwamba
Gwamba - iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/come-on-in-the-waters-fire/id295909101
Gwamba - Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B001L7XFUI?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=digital-music&field-keywords=Gwamba%20and%20the%20Negrosaxon
Gwamba - Rhapsody
http://www.rhapsody.com/#album/Alb.38634818?&_suid=1374235567444011069670852837032

 
 

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Rose’s Pawn Shop



About: Rose’s Pawn Shop

It may come as a surprise to hear the foot-stomping strains of Appalachian bluegrass channeled through a rock band here in Los Angeles, but heartache, loss and regret have always been the cornerstones of great music and this city has its share. In a town better known for porn stars and face lifts, anything as authentic and heartfelt as Rose's Pawn Shop, is a pleasant surprise.

Singer-songwriter Paul Givant grew up on the disparate array of popular musical styles any late 20th century kid did. And in that mishmash of rock, punk, country, pop, rap, and all the rest, it was American Folk and Bluegrass music that rooted deepest in Paul, transforming him and his songs. Having played in various rock bands since early high school, in 2004 Paul decided it was time to take his growing batch of old style/new school folk songs, and build them into something greater, more ferocious. The songs were there, volatile, almost flammable, but if they were to attain their potential greatness, he was going to need help.

As so many fortuned events unfold, it was through a series of chance meetings, twists of fate, and Craig's List, that Paul met kindred spirits in Sebastian St. John, Derek O'Brien, Bill Clark, Derek Swenson, and John Kraus. And in 2005 they began building the music and the band that would soon be known as Rose's Pawn Shop. This group of young musicians combined in their collective musical melting pot the old style American sounds of Woody Guthrie, Bill Monroe, and Hank Williams, the high energy punk of The Ramones, and The Pogues, and the melodic songwriting sensibilities of Elliott Smith and The Beatles. They were creating something musically unique and yet imbued with a familiarity and accessibility.

The final ingredient was added one fateful day when Paul's scorned ex-girlfriend/former band mate in an act of revenge stole the band's instruments and gear and took them down to the local pawn shop. Priceless. Rose's Pawn Shop was born... The match was lit.

In spring of 2006 after months of playing live and breaking ground around Los Angeles, the band recorded and released their debut album "The Arsonist". The album quickly began receiving critical praise from print and online publications as varied as "About.com", "The Daily News", "Miles of Music", and "Music Connection". A month after its release, Rose's Pawn Shop showcased and won the grand prize in Billboard Magazine and Discmaker's: Independent Music World Series. And in the summer of that year, the members of Rose's Pawn Shop dared to quit their day jobs and hit the road, and what had started as a slow and steady burn, began spreading like wildfire.

They have been touring the United States nearly non-stop ever since. On any given day you might find Rose's Pawn Shop playing the Georgia Theatre in Athens, busking the streets of Jackson Square in New Orleans, opening for Jack White and The Raconteurs at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, ripping the walls off the club in their month long residency at the Parkside Lounge in New York City, or hitting the main stage of Floydfest in Virginia. On any given day they're out there, growing their music, igniting their passion, and converting an ever increasing congregation of loyal fans.

In early 2010, Rose's Pawn Shop entered the studio with renowned producer Ethan Allen (Patty Griffin, Better Than Ezra, Counting Crows, Luscious Jackson, The 88, Gram Rabbit) to record the second album, "Dancing On the Gallows." In recording the new record, Rose's Pawn Shop found themselves rising to new level song craft and sound experimentation, while retaining the same fiery intensity and excitement of their early material. The highly anticipated album is slated for an early August 2010 release.

What do they sound like, you ask?

With an arsenal of banjos, guitars, mandolin, fiddle, pedal steel, upright bass, and thundering drums, their sound is a wholesome mishmash of creek mud, rusty nails and your mom's cookin'. It's sincere, straight-forward and sexy as fuck, effortlessly combining such disparate musical styles as rock, country, bluegrass, and punk to create an incomprehensibly smooth and accessible sound for true believers and skeptics alike.

With wisdom beyond their years, they fearlessly confront traditional country music themes of loss, lamentation, and redemption, while throwing in some drinking-songs for good measure. Sure, they're borrowing pages from the books of Hank Williams, Bill Monroe, and Johnny Cash, but Rose's Pawn Shop takes those pages, tears them up and sets them on fire with breakneck speed, bluegrass instrumentation, 3- and 4- part vocal harmonies and lyrics that'll break your heart.

Whether it's the dreamy snake-charm-thump of "Lone Rider," the wistful whisky-soaked wisdom of "Down The Line," the honky-tonk ruckus of "Funeral Pyre," or the Gypsy-infused mandolin twang of "Reckoning," Rose's Pawn Shop will hook you. Like catfish from the creek, they'll reel you in. And they won't let you go.

And you'll be glad they did.

Because something happens when you hear these songs. No matter how low you've sunk, something in the music finds you. It picks you up and carries you home.

Rose's Pawn Shop is:
 
Paul Givant - Lead Vocals, Guitar & Banjo
John Kraus - Banjo, Electric Guitar & Vocals
Tim Weed - Fiddle, Mandolin & Vocals
Stephen Andrews - Upright Bass & Electric Bass
Christian Hogan - Drums & Vocals













Rose’s Pawn Shop – Official Website
http://rosespawnshop.com/
Rose’s Pawn Shop - MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/rosespawnshop
Rose’s Pawn Shop - ReverbNation
http://www.reverbnation.com/rosespawnshop
Rose’s Pawn Shop - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/rosespawnshop
Rose’s Pawn Shop - Twitter
https://twitter.com/rosespawnshop
Rose’s Pawn Shop – Sonic Bids
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=53265
Rose’s Pawn Shop – Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose's_Pawn_Shop
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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Old Crow Medicine Show





About: Old Crow Medicine Show

Old Crow Medicine Show got its' start busking on street corners in New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He immediately invited the band to play at his MerleFest, helping to launch their career. Shortly thereafter the band relocated to Nashville for a residency at the Grand Ole Opry, where they entertained the crowd between shows.

It's been nearly fifteen years since these humble beginnings, and the band has gone on to tour the world, sell over 800,000 albums, become frequent guests on A Prairie Home Companion, and play renowned festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella, and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. In May of 2013 Old Crow's classic single, "Wagon Wheel", received the RIAA's Platinum certification for selling over 1,000,000 copies.

In 2011 Old Crow found themselves embarking on the historic Railroad Revival Tour with Mumford and Sons, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. This tour had the bands riding a vintage train from California to New Orleans, playing shows along the way. The magic of this musical excursion across America's vast landscape is captured in the Emmet Malloy directed documentary, Big Easy Express. In 2013 Old Crow Medicine Show, along with Mumford & Sons and Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, won the Grammy Award for "Best Long Form Music Video" for the film.

Old Crow Medicine Show now have four studio albums to their name, three of which were released by Nettwerk Records - O.C.M.S and Big Iron World produced by David Rawlings, and Tennessee Pusher produced by Don Was. On their newest album, Carry Me Back, Old Crow continue to craft classic American roots music while pushing themselves in new directions. Carry Me Back, released by ATO Records and produced by Ted Hutt, represents a new stretch of road in the timeless journey of a rambling string band.

Band Members:
Kevin Hayes - Guitjo and Vocals
Cory Younts - Mandolin, Keyboards, Drums and Vocals
Critter Fuqua - Slide Guitar, Banjo, Guitar and Vocals
Chance McCoy - Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Vocals
Ketch Secor - Fiddle, Harmonica, Banjo and Vocals
Gill Landry - Slide Guitar, Banjo and Vocals
Morgan Jahnig - Upright Bass








































Old Crow Medicine Show - Official Website
http://www.crowmedicine.com/
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Old Crow Medicine Show - MySpace
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Old Crow Medicine Show – Last FM
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Old Crow Medicine Show - Facebook
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Old Crow Medicine Show - Twitter
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Old Crow Medicine Show - Rhapsody
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