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Jessie Payo brings her high level blues talent to country and it works “arguably the best country EP by a woman available today”

August 9, 2014

Jessie Payo brings her high level blues talent to country and it works “arguably the best country EP by a woman available today” By Patrick O’Heffernan Jessie Payo has literally grown up before my ears. I first discovered her when she was fifteen through a blues site. She was playing in small venues and recording CD’s which her mom would ship out from their house. I have every one of her albums – I bought them by mail as they came out and even talked with her mom on the phone once to see if I could catch her act in Northern California (no such luck). In the years since then, Jessie has been a very busy lady, going to Berklee College of Music in Boston, acting in films and television, joining the Jupiter Rising band and then leaving it to strike out on her own as a country singer. She has been recording, touring and opening for or singing with artists like Melissa Ethridge, The Black Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz, Lauryn Hill and Etta [Read More]

Andy Grammer new album Magazines or Novels is out today

August 5, 2014

Acclaimed platinum-selling singer, songwriter, musician ANDY GRAMMER releases his highly anticipated sophomore album MAGAZINES OR NOVELS today (8/5) via S-Curve Records. Available now everywhere including iTunes, the album marks the Los Angeles-based artist’s follow-up to his 2011 self-titled debut album which featured the massive hits “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me”and “Miss Me.” Look for GRAMMER to make his debut on NBC’s “Today” show tomorrow (August 6) performing the hit single “Back Home.” In addition, ANDY has a week full of in-store acoustic performances and meet & greets set to occur in Long Island, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA and Meriden, CT. “The first album for me was more of an introduction,” ANDY shares. “And this album is a bit more how good friends would talk, sharing more and being a little bit more honest with myself and my fans.” Watch ANDY talk about MAGAZINES OR NOVELS and his journey through the songwriting process here: In other exciting news, yesterday it was announced that ANDY will be supporting O.A.R this fall for a run [Read More]

Check out two new songs by singer songwriter Tamar Haviv

August 5, 2014

Singer-songwriter, Tamar Haviv has just releasing her debut album You and Me Without Pajamas last month. With a refreshing range of heartfelt ballads, fun pop tunes and tales, the album features various notable musicians such as Jerry Marotta (Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Indigo Girls), Sara Lee (The B-52’s, Ani DiFranco) and Kevin Salem (Rachael Yamagata, Mandy Moore). Tamar has such a fun style to her songs and her magnetic personality shines through. Her song Adore is an upbeat fun pop-folk style song that brings a fun side to the longing and yearning for someone. Her vocals take you from powerful with hints of vulnerability to the depths of a sultriness. Check out Adore here: Tamar captures a good mood while delivering some emotionally driven, thought provoking lyrics as in The Good Has Won. It is another fun song that brings her quirkiness to the forefront and yet you are so drawn to her infectiously fun side. She really reminds me of Ani DiFranco and this young girl has a very bright future ahead of her. Check out The Good [Read More]

Gurrumul will open your heart with his soul touching ethereal vocals, truly magical

August 4, 2014

Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can’t – Johnny Depp Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence – Robert Fripp Music is an outburst of the soul – Frederick Delius Music is a second language to my heart – Mara Arps Those are some of my favorite quotes about music and how it truly can be a soul touching experience. I must tell you about a man whose vocals have touched me like none other. The man is Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu who goes by the name Gurrumul. First, he has a fascinating story which was featured in Rolling Stone that tells how this blind Aborignial man from Australia has captured the hearts of many with his powerfully emotive voice. He truly can open your heart and touch your soul as he sings. Gurrumul has recently released his self titled album last month through Skinnyfish Music. The album takes you on a journey through your emotions, capturing the essence of an ethereal presence and is powerful that it can move you to tears. It is [Read More]

Lena Fayre hushes the Hotel Café with an ethereal, mesmerizing performance by Patrick O’Heffernan

August 3, 2014

Wednesday night in Hollywood at the venerable Hotel Café, usually a slow night with no problem getting a table. Not this Wednesday night. Tables were gone early and the floor was packed as the warmup act, Justin Furstenfeld, wrapped up. The crowd sang with him and applauded enthusiastically, but they were really waiting for a brunet slip if a young woman with an old/young chiseled face and a sensual voice that perfectly matches her undulating body, Lena Fayre. There is a reason Rolling Stone tapped Fayre as one of the “10 new artists you need to know” in its February edition. Although she is only 17, the maturity of her command of lyrics, sound and audiences is that of a woman with a decade of stardom. That maturity was in full display at the Hotel Café, hushing an adorning audience. Onstage in a black sleeveless top, open midriff and muted electric blue tufted pants, Fayre’s voice and body writhed and swayed like a demonic serpent pushing the drugs of emotional, ethereal pop. And we happily [Read More]

Brian Setzer release video for lead single, Let’s Shake off new album Rockabilly Riot

August 1, 2014

Iconic guitarist, songrwriter Brian Setzer has released a video for his lead single, Let’s Shake which will be available on his forthcoming album, Rockabilly Riot” All Original. The album is set for an August 12th release through Surfdog Records. Brian says about the song, “Yeah, ‘Let’s Shake,’ how come no one has thought of that title yet? We’ve been making rock ‘n roll now for 60 years and no one has come up with ‘Let’s Shake?’ And I came up with it and I went ‘wow…Let’s Shake!’ You know, oh god, it’s just so simple it’s magic! It’s got a really great guitar solo in it, just rock ‘n roll sounding…it’s not really ‘billy’ sounding, it’s more rock and roll… again, it’s the simplest songs that are the hardest to write.” Check out the video here: The high energetic song fueled with rockabilly attitude is quite infectious. I have always loved Brian’s style of music and he has once again proved that he belongs high on the charts for his unique style and charismatic music. Here [Read More]

Jake Furia announces August tour dates for New York

August 1, 2014

The multi genre performer, Jake Furia definitely has a passion for music. I love that this young talented musician is so versatile with his music and it truly shows with his well crafted songs on his new EP, The Acoustic EP. The EP, which was recorded at Get Open Studios in Long Island and engineered by Michael Coppola, it can be purchased on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/1elu3gd. “‘The Acoustic EP’ for me is a starting point. It’s music in a really raw and bare-bones format, and I wanted to start with it for that reason. In my career, I want to get to experience music in as many ways as I can. Everyone who loves art has something in specific to them that they love about it. I think thats beautiful and I want to discover all’ve those things.” explains Furia. Jake has announced several August tour dates for New York with his band The Be Yourselves. Check out the dates below: August 05 Rockville Centre, NY Vibe Lounge August 09 Patchogue, NY ArtSpace August 15 Holbrook, [Read More]