DJ for Click Your Heels Together
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The moniker, Ruby Slippers, came from the notion that a person can choose to change a frown to a smile in an instant – just click your heels together. The Ruby Slipper of Life is a philosophy that states we have power over every thought of every day, and we can choose to make those thoughts positive.
Ruby’s musical interest was nurtured by a family that exposed her to many types of music. The comedy and storytelling styles of Stan Freberg, Tom Lehrer, Arlo... Read More
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Savoy Brown Album: Ain't Done Yet Label: Quarto Valley Genre(s): Blues Rock Posted By: Duane Verh
Aug 9, 2020
Review
Brit blues stalwart turned upstate New Yorker Kim Simmonds in turns laments those departed on the track “Borrowed Time” and celebrates his own perseverance on this set’s title track. And that determination here results in a steady-as-she-goes procession of solid work highlighted by the guitarist/bandleader’s solos which adorn the blues with a distinctive sense of mature craftsmanship. In addition to the afore-mentioned tracks “Devil’s Highway”, “All Gone Wrong” and “Feel Like A Gypsy” stand out.
Days Between Stations Album: Giants Label: Counter Records Genre(s): Unknown Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Aug 5, 2020
Review
The music released by prog-rock legends YES during the late 1990’s remains a great sonic revelation for its time. Of course, Chris Squire has moved on to his afterlife but his YES bandmate from that vital era of music history, Billy Sherwood is still involved with YES circa 2020, while maintaining his status as one of the top producers in the 21st-century world of rock music. A good example of Billy’s ongoing productions is the latest album, entitled Giants from California-based band Days Between Stations. The CD packaging is first-rate and the music sounds equally inspired, while featuring group founders, Sepand Samzadeh (guitars) and Oscar Fuentes Bills (keys), along with a host of guest artists, including producer Sherwood as well as XTC co-founder Colin Moulding, who contributes songwriting to one of the
The Moore-McColl Jazz Society Album: Electric Fantastic Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Contemporary Jazz Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Aug 5, 2020
Review
A band like this should be better well-known and with the 2020 CD release of their album debut Electric Fantastic, the pair known as The Moore-McColl Jazz Society are well on their way to achieving their musical aims. The 9-track Electric Fantastic is filled with a range of contemporary music that covers all imaginable sonic signposts and genres. From instrumental, guitar-centric sounds, to classic rock covers, to smooth jazz and R&B-flavored vocal pop, Electric Fantastic will surely make the top favorite albums of 2020 by music fans and critics alike. The Georgia-based duo of Beth Moore and Chance McColl sound like they’ve been around for years yet surprise, Electric Fantastic is their debut album. Not only are Beth and Chance excellent writers, but their debut album is a great showcase for their musical chops. As she
David Bach Album: Fierce Heart Label: Integrity Music Genre(s): Contemporary Jazz Posted By: Joe Ross
Aug 4, 2020
Review
Based in Maryland, keyboardist David Bach is a powerful player with an eclectic style that incorporates elements of jazz, world, Latin, rock and blues. Like the performer on stage, Bach’s music also conveys plenty of charisma, energy and jazzy melodic fervor. His opening original “Fierce Heart” establishes a solid groove and is certainly a fitting moniker for both this dedicated musician and the title of his sixth album. He enlists a cast of over a dozen fine musicians to bring his music to life. We hear songs that are meditative (“Mood Swing”), funky (“Strike the Note”), enchanting (“Trickle Up”), worldly (“Mandalay”), and tranquil (“Taylor”). Bach’s self-penned “Serenade” is very pleasant with David Marq‘s sax and the ambient voices of Michele Bowman and Karla Chisholm. His cover of
Mark Searcy Album: Power Of Love Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Blues Rock Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Aug 3, 2020
Review
Having released 11 albums since 2005, singer-songwriter and guitar ace Mark Searcy returns in 2020 with his latest CD called Power Of Love. Originally from Arkansas, Mark’s specialty is Pre-War blues of the 1920s and ‘30s and, in the spirit of modern-day blues-rock legends like Steve Miller and Jimi Hendrix, Mark, writing under the name M.S. Middleton, has penned some truly riveting originals. On the ten-track Power Of Love CD, Mark is supported by a team of top musicians, headed up by the production & mixing by blues-rock specialist and recording artist in his own right Matt Smith, who also recorded Mark's album at his 6 String Ranch studios in Austin Texas. Speaking to this writer about making a new album with a world class guitarist / producer such as Matt Smith, Mark says, "Matt and I leveraged the pandemic lock down as an
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Jun 7, 2020 -
Peter Galperin releases Tomorrow Seems Like Yesterday
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Jun 6, 2020 -
Roots Music Report speaks with MOTU: The Blues For The Beach Interview
RMR caught up with blues rock guitarist, songwriter and band leader, MOTU... Read Full Article
May 30, 2020 -
French synth legend Zanov returns in 2020 with a new concept album called "Chaos Islands"
Like a sonic apparition arising from the... Read Full Article
May 16, 2020 -
NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!
STEINAR KARLSEN – DESTINATION VENUS
CD: OTWCD005 - LP: OTWLP005
Get ready for a musical journey to the planet... Read Full Article
Apr 15, 2019 -
The Apparat European tour continues. The German band with leader Sasha Ring came to Italy. On April 5th the musicians made a stop in Naples, the... Read Full Article
Feb 18, 2019 -
Kids In A New Groove (KING) provides private, in-home, music instruction to Central Texas youth in foster care, allowing them to gain the benefits of... Read Full Article
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