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Arguably the best rhythm section of the past 35 years, Willie Mitchell's Hi Records house band The Hi-Rhythm Section recorded on every legendary recording by the superstar Al Green and was the soundtrack for virtually every soul recording from Ann Peebles to Syl Johnson. |
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Grand Master Caz's star has shone recently as one of the very greatest MCs of the Old School and arguably of all time. While his achievements as the leader of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers and as the writer of a chunk of the Sugar Hill Gang's rhymes have assumed the level of folklore. |
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Lakim Shabazz had a moment in history as he combined stellar 45 King production, Flava Unit competitive rhyme skills, and Islamic philosophy and fashion. Rare and previously unreleased tracks made this record and instant classic. |
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In the early 1990s, Lowery formed Cracker with guitarist and long-time friend Johnny Hickman, and bassist Davey Faragher. Cracker rejected the indie-rock sound of Camper Van Beethoven in favor of a more traditional, roots rock sound. |
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On the opening night of the first Jazz Fest following Katrina, the Campbell Brothers brought their sanctified Sacred Steel guitars down to New Orleans to share the healing power of their music and mix it up with some of the Crescent City's best horn men and singers. The result is this stunning recording |
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Masters of Washington, D.C.’s ’80s go-go craze, Trouble Funk brought early hip-hop (the group was part of Sugarhill Records) to the dancefloor with deep bass, propulsive rhythms, and party lyrics. |
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A Fecund Fistful, A Furred Fistful and a Fourth Fistful are mixtures of lesser known, rare and unreleased recordings, some taken from original master tapes. |
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These rare and unreleased vintage jams by psych-funk icons Black Merda demonstrate the raw power and soul of the Detroit pshycadelic era. |
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Willie Feaster and The Mighty Magnificents were one of metropolitan New York's premiere working bands during the funky 70s. The pride of Jamaica Queens, they crossed the same paths as Newark's Kool and the Gang and Harlem's Flame 'N' King. |
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Elan’s first single "Midnight" is released in Mexico on their own label, Silverlight Records (licensed through Sony Music Mexico) to good response. Elan's single from her album reaches #1 in airplay in some Mexican territories. Midnight climbed the "Pepsi Chart" to #12. |
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Dave Lowery and Johnny Hickman have teamed with the Colorado jam band Leftover Salmon to re-imagine 10 Cracker songs, and the results are surprisingly effective. Clearly, the guys in Leftover Salmon are great musicians, and any temptation toward improvisational excess is held in check by a respect for the songs, which span Cracker’s career. |
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My dream was to record some songs I had written and to use them to benefit a cause for children. After years of being sidetracked by professional goals, the loss of two classmates on 9/11 reminded me again of what is truly important. What follows is written to my three children, Hatcher, Jordan and Easton. |
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Their music is pure American Rock and Roll drawing from influences such as Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, Coldplay, to name just a few. Energetic live performances fused with tight musicianship and heartfelt lyrics have propelled KTB to growing fan bases all over the country. |
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Catchy power folk with a rootsy bounce. Amy's voice is smooth but with a hint of firebrand. Released 2003. Amy is based in Richmond, Virginia. |
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Independent release from Russian born guitar wizard Vlad Orloff represents a merger of pop sensibility, etherial textures and songwriting syles reminicent of bands like Pink Floyd. |
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NE3 has opened for many popular artists such as The Pat McGee Band, Virginia Coalition, Agents of Good Roots, Alana Davis and Graham Colton. NE3 released its first independent album on Oct. 16, 2002. The album, Step Outside, features 10 of the band's 30+ original songs. |
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Conceptualized in 2003. The Delta Effect are (in the studio) a two-piece outfit + engineer. They explore Classical, Blues, Jazz, Folk, and Electronic all within the boundaries of Rock. Their sound is emotional, beautiful, and grand. Like a rock symphony or some kind of gorgeous cosmic event put into song. |
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Billboard Magazine has reviewed songs from “Hey, Hey, Hey!” in the “Singles” column. “Spin Like a Top” has “hooks that drill into your brain; smart, organic production; and lyrical substance to make the music an interactive experience.” |
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In the fall of 2001, Eric was introduced to drummer B.J. Zampa (Robin Trower, Yngwie Malmsteen, Driver, Tony MacAlpine) and guitarist Steve DeWolf DeLacy (Johnny Winter, Journey, Steve Perry, KISS solo albums). Iit became apparent that there was something growing beyond just a five-song demo. |
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An album of songs crafted about love and loss. Jay Does Love is the resulting work.
2008 starts with a return to Alberta, as Jay is rooting down in Calgary; very excited to begin a new chapter in life and music. |
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A collection of like-minded vagabonds who have been pouring their souls into their music since 2001. Moossa is based in Richmond, Virginia. |
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Moossa is critically acclaimed for their well-rounded effort, both live and studio recorded. Their songs are laced with “…sun-splashed, laid back reggae; back alley funk and subtle punk/soul grittier than a July evening in Tulsa.” |
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The career of a singular, inimitable rock'n'roller, Lenny LaCour, is brought into high relief. Culled from six different labels, LaCour made great recordings, contained by rock'n'roll's aesthetic of wierdness in the fifties |
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Songs create the soundtrack to my world. Traditional music reinvented with a modern twist is my game, and you can hear some of my work at: www.myspace.com/lippiband |
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The career of a singular, inimitable rock'n'roller, Lenny LaCour, is brought into high relief. Culled from six different labels, LaCour made great recordings, contained by rock'n'roll's aesthetic of wierdness in the fifties. |
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The essential New Orleans literary publication Off-Beat called this album 'not only important as a historical document of cousin Joe's playing and of New Orleans solo piano style from the mid 20th century, but as a great collection of songs in and of themselves. (April 2008) |