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For Immediate Release October 17, 2008
John “Drumbo” French Reunites Captain Beefheart Alumni for Solo Album
“City of Refuge” in stores November 18
LOS ANGELES—John “Drumbo” French has reunited fellow Magic Band alumni Bill Harkelroad (aka “Zoot Horn Rollo”), Mark Boston (aka “Rockette Morton”), Greg Davidson (aka “Ella Guru”), and John Thomas for a solo recording of all new compositions entitled City of Refuge. The self-produced album was recorded in London and at various locations in the U.S., and lands stateside November 18th on Proper Records.
“I think City of Refuge is important because it re-visits a style of music that was founded by Don Van Vliet (Captain Beefheart) and developed by various Magic Bands over the years. The music on this album came to me as total inspiration from being involved in The Magic Band reunion project. Listening to the music of Don Van Vliet and singing with the band, I realized that I was re-visiting my musical roots and wondered about how I had strayed so far away,” French says.
As the drummer and music director for revered iconoclasts Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band, Drumbo made central contributions to a handful of LPs – notably 1969’s mind-altering, revered masterpiece “Trout Mask Replica,” on which French first acquired the antic stage-name “Drumbo” – that vastly expanded the parameters of contemporary music. French’s influential contributions can also be found on projects with Frank Zappa, Mallard, Crazy Backwards Alphabet, Henry Kaiser and Richard Thompson, among others.
French plans a U.S. tour in conjunction with his upcoming book, Beefheart: Through The Eyes Of Magic, to be released early next year.
BASIC RELEASE INFORMATION:
Drumbo/City of Refuge Catalog: PRPCD024 Release Date: November 18, 2008
Track Listing: 1. Bogeyman 2. Bus Ticket Outta Town 3. Blood on a Porcupine Quill 4. City of Refuge 5. Abandon 6. Get So Mean 7. Maybe That’ll Teach Ya 8. To The Loft of Ravenscroft 9. The Shirt Off My Back 10. The Wicked Witch of War 11. Whose Side Ya On 12. The Withered Hand of Time
On The Web:
http://www.myspace.com/drumbojohnfrench
http://www.proper-records.co.uk
U.S. CONTACT: Lisa Best
Email: lisa@Properrecords.us
ABOUT PROPER RECORDS
Proper Records is a London-based independent roots music label founded by Malcolm Mills in 1995. Over the past decade Proper has released more than 300 records and spawned several new imprints, including its signature box sets featuring vintage and specialty titles. Recent releases include offerings from Joan Baez, Richard Thompson, Little Feat, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Art Garfunkel, and Nick Lowe. Proper Records Ltd. is part of the Proper Music Group of Companies that includes Proper Music Distribution—the largest distributor of independent music in the United Kingdom.
Like No Other - LIVE at Don Quixote's!
Ralph Buckley Ralph Buckley Website Ralph Buckley 'Quantum Hologram' Ralph Buckley has been in the Seattle music scene in one way or another for the past 20 years. His songs/videos are all over the internet...YouTube-Live Video-Myspace-Facebook... He has over 500,000 views on YouTube alone...
Songs 4 Freedom
He has over 1200 subscribers...come see what the big deal is... Ralph Buckley on u2b Ralph Buckley on YouTube
Totalitarian Tiptoe Blues
His fans are growing... "This is music people can turn to in these troubled times..."
"The Sarah Palin national anthem"...Armageddon Annie & the GOP
Bryant's WildLife set free
New CD release from jazz fusions artist celebrates diverse influences
Seattle WA - Imagine Billy Joel or Elton John opting for careers as keyboardists rather than pop vocalists. Their music might sound a lot like the music on WildLife, from indie fusion veteran Gary Paul Bryant.
Applying the rock energy of artists like Joel, John and Keith Emerson with lighter touches of Jazz and New Age artists like David Arkenstone and David Lanz, Bryant creates a unique blend of rock, pop jazz and world music that's very unique and appealing.
Thirteen new upbeat instrumentals that cross genres and generations are offered on Gary's 10th CD. Following on the heels of Big World, Legacy and Imaginary Piano, WildLife draws on a palette of influence that includes classical, world, rock and jazz.
There?s no question that the outdoors was on Bryant?s mind when he penned these tunes. Each title evokes a unique relationship with his love of the Pacific Northwest outdoors.
The title track WildLife lures you in with a somewhat warm, but tense new-age feel that explodes into jazz fusion within the first 90 seconds. The upbeat and pop rock cut One Cool Squirrel is definitely the most radio friendly tune in the collection while Raptor Ridge, Burning Hills and Storm on Sucia fuse traditional classical themes with metal rock.
Bryant has seen some success from previous releases. Imaginary Piano, released in May of 2005 included several tracks that still get considerable airplay. Flipside, from Imaginary Piano, went to #3 on the Jazz charts in Australia, while Deliberate Love went to the top 25 on the New Age charts. Big World, his last CD release, went to number 1 in the Jazz charts at Soundclick.com
Most of Gary's music is available on CD from a number of outlets including his own web site, GaryPaulBryant.com, CDBaby.com and others. Additionally, nearly all of his tracks are available for iPod and MP3 downloading from his website and other sites including iTunes.com, eMusic.com and Rhapsody.
Roger Mapes: a country,gospel,rock singer/songwriter specializing in spreading love and beautiful melodies. Think The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Handsome Family, and Elvis in a blender. Roger is currently promoting his new CD Roger Mapes and Red Hook Junction.
After many years of playing and touring with his indie/alt/cult/jazz/rock/pop band called Yolanda and the Plastic Family, Roger began to re-evaluate his music and what he wanted to do.
Roger is originally from Muscle Shoals, Alabama and his first bands were bluegrass gospel folk and Southern rock. He has now returned to those roots. His act showcases his powerful and sensitive baritone vocals and inspirational songwriting.
Awards and Accomplishments:
July 2008: Roger's song "Love Divine" is #1 on the Christian music charts (final tier-3 rounds of competition) at Song Vault online radio- http://www.songvault.fm/artists/roger_anthony_mapes.htm
2007 Best Vocalist from The Bear Music Awards and was entered into their Hall of Fame.
http://www.myspace.com/2007bearmusicawards
2005 inducted into the GLBT Hall of Fame:
http://www.glbthalloffame.com/standinginductees.htm
Roger's music reviewed in Billboard magazine by Larry Flick 5 times from 1998-2003. Flick called Mapes "...best unsigned artist of 1999."
CONTACT:
Diana DiGiovanni
Tel:647-400-7956
info@dianasound.com
The Sixth Sign Appears Over DC!
Diana’s First Solo Release is a New Beginning
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA (04/02/08) – The sixth sign is now upon us! However, have no fear - the end is not near. This is not the apocalypse and this is not Washington, D.C. This is the DC Concert Theatre in Toronto, Canada. The time and place are set for a defining moment for Indie music and one very talented Indie musician. Diana’s first solo release is entitled The Great Catastrophe of the Sixth Sign and it’s time has arrived. This is a nexus for a new beginning - and what better place than in Canada?
Diana has compressed extreme artistic talent and genius into one tiny musical molecule awaiting a first breath of oxygen. On an April night, in one giant supernova, a “Big Bang” will unveil five tracks. Diana will unleash an explosion of self-composed songs blended over a smooth style of Urban Rock and “chilled-out” Root Rock. The Great Catastrophe of the Sixth Sign is only a catastrophe if you are a fan of cookie-cutter pop. You won’t find that here … Diana’s music is different. This album is a sign and symbol. It’s a sign that pure and unbridled Modern Rock is still alive and well and it’s a symbol that artists can still touch and impact their audience’s lives. Diana’s performances do just that.
The Great Catastrophe of the Sixth Sign has five tracks with lifting melodies dripping with a melancholy mood – it emanates emotion. It is obvious Diana is an old soul in a young earthly body. It is from her soul that the music is composed and created and it flows freely from fingers well trained in instrumentation. It’s with a duality of style that these five tracks come alive. Her style is sometimes a touch of the brashness of Courtney Love and yet sometimes as gentle and sensitive as the Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins. In songs such as “Something Live Heaven” subtle guitar meets harmonica with soothing and smoky vocals. The influence of master artists and songwriters such as Tom Petty are apparent throughout the album. “No Not Alone” and “Don’t Make Me Cry” are lucid haunting melodies taunting a muse of the human condition with all the feel of the best Pink Floyd ever offered. Diana shows she is a simple girl, with complex ideas. “Romeo is Bleeding” is a perfect example of Diana’s ability to deliver the complex themes flawlessly with simply an acoustic guitar and some slide. Except for some masterful help from bass player Nic DiSanto, The Great Catastrophe of the Sixth Sign is all Diana. The sixth sign has appeared over Toronto … it’s not simply something to see … it’s something to hear. A nexus for a new beginning is upon us – the sixth sign has appeared over Toronto. The question will be were you there to see it? For soon all will hear it!
CD Release Party April 11th, 2008
DC Concert Theater
360 Munster Ave. (Bloor/Kipling)
Toronto, Ontario
www.dianasound.com
Contact: Cedric Satchell
Phone: (909)561-1234
Email: SKRMusic@aol.com
PenArk Music
02.06.02 Beautiful Situation
Beautiful Situation is a mix-tape introduction project of beats by producer C Track. Featuring a composition of talent ranging from Hip-hop to Neo-Soul R&B to spoken word. A matter of creativity just waiting to be heard.
But just don’t take our word for it.
"I am only on track two ... but all I hear is greatness and I am not leaving my chair till I hear it all. I was not prepared to hear this level of flyness, but you bet your **** I opened my mind fast so I can receive it all. Track three is running now. So far, hands down, this is the realest ish on such a cultural level .... it's ghetto social commentary from a whole different perspective. Track four has such a beautiful ache to it that makes it so melodic. You kept telling me this project was going to be amazing .... and it's more than that. This is absolutely stunning.”
Sherril Metal Editor in Chief SA URBAN Magazine
"...i love the vibe of your guy’s music... I like track #3... soulful kind of gal to... but keep it up love the production u guys are putting in .. Stay up! “ XO- DJ NITA - Sacramento
Theatrical Rockers, “The Billy Martini Show” to celebrate CD release at Don Quixote’s Santa Cruz, California, February 28, 2008- Santa Cruz’s own Billy Martini is coming home to celebrate the release of his band’s second album, “Pajama Party A Go-Go.”
Don’t let the name fool you, though, this is hard hitting, driving Rock ‘N Roll. On Friday, March 7, 2008, The Billy Martini Show will take the stage at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall in Felton. Their live performance couples the flamboyant front man with pounding drums, heavy bass lines, and bone crushing guitar riffs. The addition of special effects and dancing girls, make this an auditory and visual extravaganza. Other band members, Steve Allison-guitar, Heath Bullet-percussion and backing vocals, and Johnny Lovegroove-the Host of the Show are also from the Santa Cruz area. John Keith-bass, Eric Wood-drums, and The Martini Dancers are from the Bay Area. RoughEdge.com said, “…in my opinion, nobody does it like The Billy Martini Show… solid music, quality musicianship, a band that doesn't take themselves too seriously, that plays the music the way they want to and has a great time doing it. The Billy Martini Show showcases some outstanding musicians.” The Billy Martini Show – Pajama Party A Go-Go CD Release Party Friday March 7, 2008 8:00 p.m. Don Quixote’s International Music Hall 6275 Highway 9 Felton, CA 95018 21 & over $7 in advance/ $7 at the door Contact: Billy Martini 831-476-2113 email: billy@billymartini.com http://www.billymartini.com http://www.myspace.com/billymartini Electronic Press Kit: http://www.sonicbids.com/TheBillyMartiniShow
Paul Napash(Infamous P), a singer/rapper, musician, songwriter and producer. He plays different styles of muisic genres, started since 1995 which he is now working with A&R Select based in Los Angeles since June 3 this year 2008.
Where he is now promoting his music all over US and Canada, his music is now available on iTunes worldwide and other major online stores like Emusic, Napster, Lala, Groupie Tunes, Amazon Music, just to name a few. He now lives in Ottawa to get educated at the Algonquin College taking a One-Year General Arts & Science- Pre-music production program. He performs his music at the bar called "Base Line Station" almost every Wednesdays and Thursdays to get noticed, to meet musicians, singers, songwriters and possibly producers. When you listen to his songs, make sure you listen to them carefully, because everyone tells him to believe in himself and that's what he's been doing, he strongly believes in getting signed by record labels.
