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2007-11-08 21:26:00
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CD Review: Fiona Joy Hawkins- Angel Above My Piano
2007-11-08 18:42:00
  CD Review:   Artist: Fiona Joy HawkinsTitle: Angel Above My PianoWebsite: http://www.fionajoyhawkins.comStyle: New Age/ClassicalBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington   As a fan of different types of music, I was especially pleased to get hold of the latest release by Fiona Joy Hawkins, Angel Above My Piano.   It is a perfect follow up to her debut work, the award-winning Portrait of a Waterfall; the previous album reached #1 on the New Age Reporter World Charts and was a finalist for the Best Piano Album at the 2005 NAR Lifestyle Music Awards.   The opening track of Angel Above My Piano, "Crystal Desert," outlines Fiona Joy's journey across the world's coldest continent--Antarctica--and was inspired by her looking off the front of a boat into the dark clouds and a blizzard, finding a multi-colored sky at the other end of the boat, along with colors reflected in the snow.   "Down the Aisle (Wedding March 2)" is perfect for any couple searching fo ...
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CD Review: White Stone - Days To Remember
2007-11-07 18:42:00
  CD Review:   Artist: White StoneTitle: Days To RememberWebsite: http://www.myspace.com/whitestonenycCDBaby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/whitestone4Style: Avant Garde / Progressive Rock /InstrumentalRating: 7 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   Days To Remember is an instrumental release that's a collection of everything from jazz, classical, and folk to rock styles of music.  The first couple of tracks where just a little to mellow for me. For the most part they feature melodic repetitive chords being played either on the keyboard or guitar. That all changed though once track 5, "Earthjazzblues" rolled around.   "Earthjazzblues" is a 9-minutes musical explosion that mixes steady percussion and a mixture of jazz and blues/rock guitar parts. The band says that the song is a tribute to Frank Zappa/ Jeff Beck. This song is very entertaining and really rips it out for the entire 9-minutes that went by too fast.   The next several tracks also take ...
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CD Review: Raw Novembre - My Bones
2007-11-05 22:56:00
  CD Review:   Artist: Raw Novembre Title: My BonesWebsite: http://www.distortthescene.comLabel: Distort The SceneStyle: Alternative RockBand Lineup: Martin Kelly (vocals), Kevin  Kelly (guitar, keyboards, bass), Kelvyn Stanley (bass),  John Jackson (drums), and Pat Muldarry (drums).Rating: 7.5 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   If you didn't catch the band back in the 1990's when they released several musical projects along with extensive touring then now's your chance to get a good taste of their music.   My Bones is a collection of 14 songs taken from the bands previously released albums, Disturbed and Come In We're Open, along with their EP He Is Dead. You also find 6 unreleased tracks that were recorded by the band between 1999 and 2003 on it.   This release is on the upstart Irish Independent record label, Distort The Scene. The label is also home to the new band Movment, that's made up of the core members from the band Raw Novem ...
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CD Review: Christine Rosander - Smooth Ride
2007-11-05 00:34:00
  CD Review:   Artist: Christine RosanderTitle: Smooth RideWebsite: http://www.christinerosander.comStyle: Pop/Jazz/Folk Rating: 8.4 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   While Smooth Ride is the solo-debut release from Christine Rosander she has a long history with music that started with her performing at the young age of five. She has studied classical piano and earned a bachelor's degree in vocal performance along with commercial composing & arranging from Cal State Long Beach College. She also has a master's degree from USC in jazz studies.   Christine Rosander puts all of that musical knowledge to use on Smooth Ride with its mixture of pop, jazz, folk, and blues styles of music. You'll also find one country flavored song, the first and title track, "Smooth Ride," complete with steel pedal guitar.  Rosander describes her music as a mixture of Rickie Lee Jones, Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone and Carol King in sound.   Most of ...
Christine  Review 

CD Review: DJ Devious- Pretty Picture
2007-11-04 05:50:00
  CD Review:   Artist: DJ DeviousTitle: Pretty PictureWebsite: http://www.myspace.com/davidcharleskramerCDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/all/djdeviousStyle: Alternative/RockRating: 7.8 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   David Charles Kramer also known as DJ Devious started learning to play the guitar at the young age of seven and was performing by the age of eight.   David attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts were he received a BM in Songwriting, a BM in Music Synthesis, and studied a wide variety of styles on the guitar including Rock, Jazz, Blues, Funk, and Classical.   Hearing all of this you might think that his music would have a classical tone to it but nothing could be further from the truth. DJ Devious' sound is full bore rock guitar with loads of turntable action including more scratching then can be found at a flea infested dog show!   His lyrics tend to be more on the gritty side, especially when deali ...
Picture  Review 

CD Review: The Spoon Benders- Resurrecting the Giants
2007-11-03 00:33:00
  CD Review:   Artist: The Spoon BendersTitle: Resurrecting the GiantsWebsite: http://www.thespoonbenders.netMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thespoonbendersStyle: Rock/Blues/SoulLineup: Matt Winfree (vocals, guitar), Yves Giraud (bass, vocals), Brian Bennett (drums, percussion)Rating: 8.7 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   The Spoon Benders and their music are both unique. The band has an offbeat sense of humor that one quickly realizes while reading their press material. Let me give you two examples:   1- Here's how band front man Matt Winfree describes their music, "Stylistically, I guess that we're a hodge-podge of classic rock and American roots music- try to imagine Albert Collins, the Funky Meters, Paul Simon, Jeff Buckley, Jimi Hendrix, The Police, U2, and The Black Crowes all peeing into the same bucket. Our pee would smell something like that."   2-The band's press material describes their make up as:   60% Whiskey2% Talent35% Backs ...
Giants  Review  Spoon 

CD Review: Gollum- Lesser Traveled Waters
2007-11-02 18:45:00
  CD Review:   Artist: GollumTitle: Lesser Traveled WatersWebsite: http://www.gollum.ccStyle: Progressive/Experimental MetalLabel: IndependentRating: 6.5 out of 10By Staff Writer Levi Gordon   In the world of music, there is a constant push to break free of boundaries, tear down industry "standards," and create songs that allow the artist to boast originality. Though many bands claim to have strong unique qualities, the truth is that many of them are easily comparable to other groups. Along comes Gollum.   Though it would probably be dishonest to say that Gollum is unlike anything you've heard before, it would also be hard to describe them using common genre markings and comparisons to established groups. The music Gollum plays is a progressive and experimental form of metal that covers many sounds, sweeping from the dark and aggressive sounds of Zao to more synthesized and acoustic arrangements.   Their album Lesser Traveled Waters features very l ...
Review  Waters 

Music News
2007-11-02 04:06:00
  Music News:   The Clarks-  http://www.clarksonline.comhttp://www.myspace.com/theclarks Clarks holiday shows: Dec. 27th & Dec. 28thRex Theatre1602 E. Carson StreetPittsburgh, PA 15203412.381.6811Doors 8pm 21+Support Act: Sons of William   The United Nations calls it "the world's greatest humaniatrian crisis." The US calls it genocide. The people of Darfur have suffered for 4 years in a crisis that has left over 400,000 dead and 2.5 million displaced from their homes. There is something you can do to help them: GO TO A CONCERT on November 10th. Myspace has brought its bands together to help send aid to the people of Darfur. Join The Clarks at their show in Cincinnati, Ohio at Bogart's and a portion of your ticket purchase will go directly to the Rock For Darfur cause.  More then 30 other bands have united with Rock Darfur shows that span the globe-all on November 10th. If their show isn't in your neighboor ...
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CD Review: Gypsy Carns -The Watchman
2007-11-01 23:21:00
  CD Review:   Artist: Gypsy CarnsTitle: The WatchmanWebsite: http://www.gypsycarns.comStyle: Rock/ BluesLabel: TTM (Trailer Trash Music) RecordsLineup: Gypsy Carns ( guitars, dobro, harmonica, vocals), Joe Scheibelhoffer ( drums), Sean O' Bryan Smith (bass), Greg Morrow ( drums), Mike Brignardello ( bass).Rating: 9 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of hearing Gypsy Carns music yet you are in for a real treat. The Watchman is his 8th indie release and this will be the 4th release of his that I've had the pleasure of reviewing.   While the previous releases I reviewed were more blues then rock this one is the exact opposite. Right from track-1, "The Battle Rages On" this release is packed with hard driving rock songs that feature drum beats that shake the ground along with wailing guitars. Don't fear though fans of the blues on track's 8, 9 10 and 12 ( "Serchin'", End of the Age", "Pray for Love", "Save ...
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CD Review: Noah Harrison - It May Only Be Ignorance
2007-11-01 18:03:00
  CD Review:   Artist: Noah HarrisonTitle: It May Only Be IgnoranceWebsite: http://www.noahharrison.comStyle: Acoustic/Lyrical/AmbientBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington   Holding a sound that is both poetically inspective and gently compelling, It May Only Be Ignorance is an existential examination that builds and grows as its ten tracks progress.   Based out of Portland, Maine, Noah is a singer/songwriter who had released his debut EP, Songs for a Long Night, in 2005.    A quote from his website states that "prior and throughout all this he inhaled, exhaled and occasionally coughed.  Listen, and you may hear plenty others doing the same."   As with his debut release, this second CD by Noah is an entirely solo effort; a musical journey created via pen, paper and a guitar. This album also displays his first effort into audio engineering, and after giving It May Only Be Ignorance a listen, it all blends in very well.   There's a l ...
Harrison  Ignorance  Review 

Featured Artist: Matt Martino
2007-10-31 17:38:00
  Featured Artist:   Our featured artist for November 2007 is:Artist: Matt MartinoYou might know Matt Martino for his time spent with the band, The Stank .  You can read the review we wrote for Matt's solo debut, Let It Shine at the link found below. http://indiemusicstop.blogspot.com/2007/08/cd-review-matt-martino-let-it-shine.html Style: Retro Pop   Website: http://www.mattmartino.net MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/mattmartinoband   Musical Influences: Ray Charles, Martin Sexton, Stevie Wonder, Lyle Lovett, James Taylor, James Brown, Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Marc Cohn   Bio: The transformation of Matt Martino's life and musical career is steadily becoming a great success story.  While all dedicated musicians will inevitably encounter struggles and trying times on their journeys, there are qualities about Martino's story that make his tale of comeback and success particularly uplifting.  At the turn of the century Matt Martino was turn ...
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CD Review: Demetra- "The Red Album"
2007-10-30 01:21:00
  CD Review:   Artist: DemetraTitle: Demetra- "The Red Album"Style: New Wave/GarageWebsite: http://www.demetramusic.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/demetramusicBand Members: Demetra (vocals), Danny Nez ( guitar, vocals), Federico Bortoletto-'Fede' (bass), Mike Galante ( drums).Musical Influences: Marley, Joplin, Beatles, Bjork, Siouxsie, Elastica, No Doubt, The Pretenders, Dr. Dre, Blondie, GNR, Patsy Cline, Temptations, Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, The Clash, Jane's Addiction, AC/DC, Pixies, Patti Smith, Libertines, Stones. Rating: 8.3 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   Demetra has been together for less then a year and this CD is their self-titled debut release. The album is also known as, 'The Red Album.'   This band hailing from New York City brings back 80's new wave music with all sorts of new twist and turns. As you can tell from their huge list of musical influences this band isn't going to be happy delivering only one particular style of mu ...
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CD Review: mikingmihrab- Welsh for Mutton Chops
2007-10-27 03:39:00
  CD Review:   Artist: mikingmihrabTitle: Welsh for Mutton ChopsStyle: Folk/Punk/Rock/Alt.CountryWebsite: http://www.mikingmihrab.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/mikingmihrab Label: Father Devine RecordsMusical Influences: Johnny Cash, Woodie Guthrie, Sonic Youth, Henry Miller. Band Members: M. Stephen Adams ( vocals, guitar), Zach Price (drums), Kevin Cooper ( bass).Rating: 8.1 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   Are you tired of being force feed the same old music over-and-over? Then mikingmihrab's music is what you need.   The band music is an unusual blend of folk and alt. country meets punk and indie rock styles. If not done right the result might be a musical train wreck of sounds. Fortunately for the band and the listeners they manage to pull this unique mixture of styles off.   The songs are filled with lightning fast guitar parts intermixed with brutal drumming from band drummer Zach Price that I'm sure have his drum skins crying out f ...
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CD Review: The Protocol- Recess
2007-10-26 18:36:00
  CD Review:   Artist: The ProtocolTitle: RecessStyle: Pop Punk/ RockWebsite: http://www.theprotocol.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/theprotocolLabel: Parlor RecordsRating: 8.9 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   Recess is the sophomore full-length release for this band hailing from Seattle, Washington. The band's line up is, Rob Leinbach (vocals), Jeff Reitan ( guitar), Daren Patt ( bass), and Chuck Pinnell ( drums).   The band blends pop punk and indie rock styles in their songs. One of the main driving forces found in them is the masterful guitar parts of band member Jeff Reitan.  He knows how to repeat a chord and then let it run free just at the right moment.   Jeff isn't alone though, the bass and drum part keep the rhythm of the songs moving in step while band front man Rob Leinbach's vocals breath life into each song.   The band's songs feature both light hearted and more serious matters.  On the lighter side is ...
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CD Review: Anita - Are We Not Human EP
2007-10-25 18:16:00
  CD Review:   Artist: AnitaTitle: Are We Not Human EPWebsite: http://www.anitamusic.comMySpace: http://myspace.com/anitashrinkStyle: Power PopRating: 7.9 out of 10Band Lineup: Mike (bass), Derek (guitar), Ian (drums)Musical Influences:  The Kinks, Cheap Trick, Bob Dylan, The Mamas and the Papas, and Oasis. By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   On Chicago-based power pop band Anita's new EP, Are We Not Human you'll find a mix of big choruses, tight harmonies and big time song hooks.   The band music sounds like a mixture of Cheap Trick meets Oasis with Bob Dylan lyrics.   The band has built up a devoted fan base that helped vote them as Alternative Addiction Magazines- 'Next Big Thing'.  Last summer the band also headlined a show for the International Pop Overthrow.   Whether at their shows or walking down the street the band is always looking to mingle with their fans passing out sample CD's. It must be working because when the band rec ...
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CD Review: Brush - Love Sublime
2007-10-24 22:35:00
  CD Review:   Artist: BrushTitle: Love SublimeWebsite: http://www.myspace.com/billybrushStyle: Electro/Rock/AlternativeBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington   Billy Brush's last album, Lair, was released in 2005, and reached the rank of #4 on the KUCR charts in Riverside, CA.   But in spite of the two-year hiatus, he hasn't lost his touch with the debut CD with his new band, named, well, Brush.   The group consists of the Billy Brush as the front man and fellow members John Buroker (bass), Dave Elvin (drums), Eric Johnson (guitar) and Sam Gray (synthesizer and laptop) Along with Billy Brush, they have proven that they have the chops to take Love Sublime all the way up to the top and reach a massive nationwide audience in the process.   Love Sublime contains hints of the Eurythmics and Depeche Mode, with touches of R.E.M, Nine Inch Nails, and New Order sprinkled in.   The title track, as well as "My Couch," have the same simpli ...
Brush  Love  Review  Sublime 

Music News
2007-10-23 21:17:00
  Music News:   Source- Planet3 Communications Ltd.   For immediate release: ROGERS WIRELESS CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK: "The Rebirth of Music"March 5 - 8, 2008   TERRY MCBRIDE AND JOHN BRUNTON TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME AND HONOURED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDTHURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008 AT ROGERS WIRELESS CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK   http://www.cmw.net   Rogers Wireless Canadian Music Week is proud to announce Terry McBride and John Brunton as the newest inductees to the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame. They will be awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Gala Industry Awards, Thursday March 6th at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto.   These awards are presented to honor individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the Canadian music industry throughout their careers.   Terry McBride is the CEO and one of three founders of the Nettwerk Music Group, which ...
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CD Review: Finespun- Against the Fallout
2007-10-23 15:46:00
  CD Review:   Artist: FinespunTitle: Against the FalloutStyle: Alternative/ RockWebsite: http://www.finespunmusic.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/finespunPurchase Site: http://www.finespunmusic.com/store Label: Self Released- Fine Spun MusicBand Lineup: Oren Barak (vocals, guitars), Chris Smith (guitars), Doug Tammany (bass), and Ed Grazi (drums).Sounds Like: Chevelle, Nickelback, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Breaking Benjamin, Alice in ChainsRating: 8.8 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   The hard working band are regulars on the Northeast club scene opening for for acts like, Gilby Clarke (formerly of Guns 'N Roses), Wheatus, The London Quireboys, Hookah Brown (Black Crowe's) and Kings X.   Coca-Cola's New Music Awards chose the band as one of the top fifty bands in the country. They also were involved in the Emergenza and Bodog band competitions.   This bands mission is to make a living with their music. Band front man Oren Barak says, ...
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CD Review: HeatherSong- Yo, It's Christmas!
2007-10-21 20:50:00
  CD Review:   Artist: HeatherSongTitle: Yo, It's Christmas!Website: http://www.heathersong.comCDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/heathersongStyle: Holiday MusicRating: 6.9 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   The main force behind HeatherSong is Heather Pahl.  Besides handling vocals duties on some of the songs Yo, It's Christmas! was also arranged, written and produced by Heather Pahl.   Heather has reworked the lyrics on several of the songs while the others remain true to the classic version of them. The arrangements are what's different about them.   This release tries to incorporate different styles like, techno, funk, blues and HipHop into well-known Christmas songs. It worked with mixed results.   The Hip-Hop numbers are more like an Osmond family style of Hip-Hop. The vocals were more rhythmic talking then rapping. The techno elements added into several of the songs though did add a nice modern twist to the classics.   I reall ...
Christmas  Review 

CD Review: Neall Alcott -Rittenhouse Square
2007-10-19 18:29:00
  CD Review:   Artist: Neall AlcottTitle: Rittenhouse SquareWebsite: http://www.neallalcott.comStyle: Electronic/Rock/PopBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington   Rittenhouse Square is the debut, self-released CD from Neal Alcott, a singer-songwriter based in New Jersey. His day job is that of an information technology executive, and this album blends both of his passions: music and technology--specifically, the Internet.   The album contains works that are inspired by the Beatles, XTC, Squeeze, Fleetwood Mac, and Michael Penn. It is a diverse collection of music, with styles ranging from acoustic/ electric pop rock to folk rock to modern rock.   Rittenhouse Square is the type of CD that all debut work should be made from; Neall is multi talented in the areas of songwriting, arranging, performing, producing, and engineering.   Though it is not uncommon for artists to have talents in one or two aspects of music, but it's quite a treat to hear a CD fr ...
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Music News
2007-10-18 21:05:00
  Music News:   Source- StompOutCancer.com   Sunday, October 14, 2007   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   One Bardstown Family Turns Mourning Into Celebration   Bardstown, Kentucky - Steven Michael Mackin had been fighting a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma for the early and mid part of his twenties, and after a short remission his cancer returned with a vengeance and took his life.  On October 28th, 2006 Sheila Brady lost her son at his home surrounded by friends and loved ones, and the only question left was "why was such a wonderful man taken so soon?"   Steven Mackin was no ordinary human being, because his travels and friendships spanned over the globe and an outpour of sympathy and warmth came from many unexpected places after the news of his death spread through his network of friends and loved ones.  He inspired people from all over with his outlook on recovering from his initial battle with cancer, and with the phys ...
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CD Review: Lauren Aidanbalise- Get Thee to the World
2007-10-18 19:05:00
  CD Review:   Artist: Lauren AidanbaliseTitle: Get Thee to the WorldWebsite: http://www.aidanblaise.comMySpace:  http://www.myspace.com/lauraaidanblaiseStyle: Freak FolkLabel: UnsignedRating: 9 out of 10By Staff Writer Michael Dittman   Sometimes an artist's PR can be her own worst enemy.  Case in point: the otherwise brilliant, inventive and eclectic Laura Aidanblaise.  When I cracked open the press kit and read, "She collects gargoyles, makes soap as a hobby", I thought, well, so does my crazy old aunt, but I don't want to her sing. I sighed, put the CD into the player and was thrilled. Goofy pitch aside, Get Thee to the World is a great CD.   Aidanblaise's voice is alternatively silky and aggressive.  She's got a beautiful voice, but she's not afraid to make it ugly to make a point or make it jerky to create a phrasing effect that pulls the listener through like she does in a song like the first track, "Bloodlove", in which ...
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CD Review: The Hit & Mrs. - Buried in the Backyard of My Heart
2007-10-17 22:06:00
  CD Review:   Artist: The Hit & Mrs.Title: Buried in the Backyard of My HeartWebsite: http://www.thehitandmrs.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thehitandmrsStyle: Rock/ Alt-CountryLabel: CTL (Choose to Loose) RecordsRating: 8.1 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   Nelson, of The Heise Bros., new band- The Hit & Mrs. has released their first full length CD, Buried in the Backyard of My Heart.   This is the follow up to their web exclusive ( http://www.100under60.com ) release, 100under60. Which was a testament to speed music featuring 100 tracks each of them under 60 seconds.   This more traditional length release features 12-tracks with a running time of 41 minutes.   The music is a blend of alternative rock and alt. country with a splash of punk added in to the mix.   The band pulls on musical influences, The Kinks, The Velvet Underground, Paul Westerberg, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Modern Lovers and T.Rex.   The release st ...
Backyard  Heart  Review 

Site Updates
2007-10-16 23:53:00
  Hi,   I just wanted to give everyone an update on what's happening new on our site.   1. I've just finished changing the FrontPage design of the site. To check it out just visit:   http://www.indiemusicstop.com   2. I've also added a contact form to the site that can use to contact me for any reason you can also use it to enter our contest. Here's the URL:   http://www.freewebs.com/indiemusicstop/indiecontact.html   3. We have a new writer that will be writing reviews for us. His name is Levi Gordon. His reviews will be appearing on the site in the next week or two.   That's it for now. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the site.   Sincerely,   CW Ross   ...
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CD Review: Greg Roth- Caught Looking
2007-10-14 20:02:00
  CD Review: Artist: Greg RothTitle: Caught LookingWebsite: http://www.gregroth.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/gregrothStyle: Pop/Alt. CountryLabel: Rio Rancho RecordsRating: 7.9 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   Although Caught Looking is the solo debut from Greg Roth he's no newcomer to the music scene. He was a member of the Philadelphia based rock band Haywood Trout and relocated to Washington, DC to start his own band, The Jillians. He's also worked with artist Mike Holden and Leah Morgan. Roth's music tagline is, "Music for people who like music about people." That sounds like a very apt line for it. If you take the quirkiness of Elvis Costello, the story telling of Tom Waits and the alt. country styling of Wilco, you'll have a pretty good idea of just what you'll find musically on, Caught Looking. This release has stylistic elements that include, pop, bluegrass, jazz, Latin, and alt. country music. The instrumentation is also plentiful ...
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CD Review: Brian Mazzaferri- All Roads Lead to Roads
2007-10-13 18:06:00
  CD Review: Artist: Brian Mazzaferri Title: All Roads Lead to RoadsWebsite: http://www.brianmazzaferri.com/MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/brianmazzaferriStyle: Folk/PopLabel: Sophic RecordsRating: 8.6 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross   Brian graduated from the University of Michigan in 2006 with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Philosophy. I mention this because it's his philosophical thinking that is very prominent in Brian's song lyrics. All Roads Lead to Roads is the debut solo LP from Brian. His last band gig before deciding to go solo was as the front man, and primary songwriter, for the band Red Line District.   During that time the band performed at prestigious Chicago venues such as, The Double Door, Elbo Room, and Beat Kitchen. They also placed 7th out of over 1000 bands in the 2007 Lollapalooza Last Band Standing competition.   Brain list his musical influences as, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Beatles, Saves the Day, Sondheim, ...
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Music News
2007-10-12 18:41:00
  Music News:   For Immediate Release   October 8, 2007   The Deadstring Brothers to Film Performance October 17th at the Bama Theater for Live DVD!   Silver Mountain In Stores Tuesday, October 9th   "It's a sinewy, spiky album, but there's an honesty and warmth to these songs that takes them out of the realm of mere scrappy rock 'n' rollÂ…An easy contender for the best Detroit - and London! - album of the year." Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press   The Deadstring Brothers announce the filming of their first live concert DVD, on October 17th at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa, AL. Set for release in 2008, the project will be produced by Joey Goodsell, a professor in the Department of Telecommunication and Film at the University of Alabama and David Allgood of the Bama Theatre. The 12 camera shoot will be captured in High Definition for the retail release and broadcast television. The performance will include songs from the new album, Si ...
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Contest Update: October
2007-10-12 03:46:00
  Contest: To update everyone on this month's contest we only have two entries so far. So if you enter your odds of winning are pretty good! You have until the end of the month to enter and win some great prizes including a t-shirt and several CDs. Just visit the new contest page for more information:  http://www.freewebs.com/indiemusicstop/Emailed/contest.html             ...
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CD Review: Dan Craig - Wirebird
2007-10-11 19:08:00
  CD Review:   Artist: Dan CraigTitle: WirebirdWebsite: http://www.dcraigmusic.comStyle: Rock/Indie/Folk RockBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington   Why would one put medical school on hold for dreams of living on cereal and going on tour in a van? "Because music is the best thing I know how to do," says Denver's own Dan Craig.   His current CD, Wirebird, shows just how much music is indeed the best thing Craig knows how to do.   There is such a different aura about it; the scratch of his voice combined with the innocent-flavored songwriting is the combination only someone of Craig's talent can pull off, and pull off exceptionally.   Wirebird contains inviting songs that initially had gotten Craig noticed in his native Colorado; this album gives other independent music connoisseurs the opportunity to experience the variety that ranges everywhere from subtlety introspective to downright experimental.   Needless to say, it is far from a dis ...
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