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Jesse Denaro announces US fall tour dates with Animal Flag

August 20, 2014

Jesse Denaro has announced a US Fall Tour in support of his new album, Dear Love. The tour will also feature Animal Flag. Singer/Songwriter Jesse has done a wonderful job at creating an album full of emotionally driven lyrics, songs that connect the listener and engages them on his musical journey. It is quite a superb journey to be a passenger on as you will experience the ups and downs of life, love and loss. I can only imagine how wonderful it will be to experience the music live. Jesse posted the following about the tour: Hey Guys! This fall I am embarking on my first ever full US tour! I am going out with my best friend Animal Flag and we are supporting both of our new albums (“Dear, Love” & his upcoming self titled EP coming this Fall). Touring takes a lot of time, preparation and money, so if you have a spare dollar or two head over to iTunes, band camp or whatever and pick up “Dear, Love” or any older releases from Matt. [Read More]

Ani DiFranco set to release new album Allergic to Water on October 14th via her own Righteous Babe Records

August 20, 2014

Great news to share! Ani DiFranco is set to release a new album, Allergic To Water on October 14th through her own label, Righteous Babe Records. The album was tracked by herself at her New Orleans home, often while her family slept and creates a hushed vibe to the album. Ani explained more about the album during a statement on her site: “Mostly I worked alone in headphones, in the wee hours, while my family slept. It was empowering but terrifying to have the buck stop with me again in terms of the mixes. The recordings are documents of my current touring band (recorded by Mike in our old victorian house in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans and also by Andy Taub at a nearby church in the Treme) just laying down the songs. “Many also feature a couple of very choice special guests. My killer band these days consists of bassist and composer Todd Sickafoose, who not only brings an always wonderful and unexpected counterpoint to my guitar with his bass playing, but [Read More]

Check out the video for The Good Has Won by Tamar Haviv featuring Damien Echols

August 20, 2014

Singer-songwriter, Tamar Haviv recently released her debut album You and Me Without Pajamas. 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. She captures a good mood while delivering some emotionally driven, thought provoking lyrics as in The Good Has Won. This inspirational brings her quirkiness to the forefront and you are so drawn to her infectious style. She really reminds me of Ani DiFranco and this young girl has a very bright future ahead of her. She has released a music video for The Good Has Won and I absolutely love it! It features Damien Echols, renowned author and one of the West Memphis Three who spent more than 18 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. Now living in NYC, Echols celebrates the [Read More]

Eric Clapton and Friends: The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale is a MUST HAVE!

August 19, 2014

Eric Clapton’s latest album, The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale is a must have for all musicians and is a true honor to his legacy. Cale’s influence on Clapton was profound, and his influence on many more of today’s artists cannot be overstated. Eric gathered a group of like-minded friends and musicians and created the musical masterpiece that features 16 beloved JJ Cale songs and is named for the 1972 single Call Me The Breeze. “I would like people to tap into what JJ Cale did – that’s the point. I’m just the messenger; I’ve always felt that that’s my job. I try to interpret things so that the public at large, or at least the people who listen to what I do, will become intrigued about where I got it from,” said Clapton. Check out the video for Call Me The Breeze here: The track listing for the album is: 1. Call Me The Breeze (Vocals Eric Clapton) 2. Rock And Roll Records (Vocals Eric Clapton & Tom Petty) 3. Someday (Vocals Mark Knopfler) [Read More]

Jessie Payo comes home to LA a country star with Payote magic by Patrick O’Heffernan

August 19, 2014

Jessie Payo, the diminutive soul singer with a larger than life voice has come home to LA, but more important, she has arrived. After more than a decade of recording, training, touring and singing with superstars like Melissa Etheridge, Jessie has found her county sound, and she created country magic at the Hotel Café in Hollywood Friday night. It’s no wonder her twitter handle is @payoetemusic. She was booked to come on at 9 pm and while she was setting up the crowd poured in, They were here for her. And she did not disappoint them. For almost an hour, she rocked, seduced, mesmerized and united with a full house, demonstrating the maturity and the self confidence of an experienced entertainer. She brought us her own brand of gut-tightening, head bobbing very personal country. Frankly, I had more fun listening to her at Hotel Café than I did at the Wynonna & the Big Noise concert at Century City. Jessie opened with her heart rending “ I will Die Alone”, which sailed through the room [Read More]

Brian Setzer new album Rockabilly Riot! All Original is now available

August 12, 2014

Iconic guitarist, songrwriter Brian Setzer has released his highly anticipated new album, Rockabilly Riot! All Original. The album was released today through Surfdog Records.ROCKABILLY RIOT!: ALL ORIGINAL was recorded in Nashville and produced by Peter Collins with SETZER backed by three musicians he says “are the best in their craft”: Mark Winchester (bass), Kevin McKendree (piano) and Noah Levy (drums). To coincide with today’s release Brian is premiering a lyric video for the lead single, Lemme Slide. Check it out here: The music of Brian is energetic, infectious and fueled with rockabilly attitude. 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. You can pick up the album by heading over to here: http://hifi247.com/brian-setzer-rockabilly-riot-all-original-cd.html The track listing for ROCKABILLY RIOT: ALL ORIGINAL: Let’s Shake Rockabilly Blues Vinyl Records Lemme Slide Nothing Is A Sure Thing What’s Her Name Calamity Jane The Girl With The Blues In Her Eyes Stiletto Cool I Should Have Had A V8 Blue Lights Big [Read More]

Todd Morse and TODDSPLANET are starting a Free Dancing Revolution with Good Love

August 9, 2014

Todd Morse and his wonderful project,Toddsplanet have been working on some exciting new music. They most recently released a video for Good Love that features “Free Dancing”. It is a great song that will have you on your feet and feeling the beat in no time. Check out the video and also see how you can make your own Good Love Free Dancing Revolution video. Check out the video here: That is the perfect summer song to get yourself moving and I hope you pick it up and start dancing anywhere and everywhere! You might know Todd from H20 as well as touring with The Offspring but I want you to get to know more about Todd and his new project, TODDSPLANET. Several months ago we brought you an interview with Todd and in case you missed it, are pleased to bring it to you here: * * * * Music Junkie Press: Todd, we first have to say that your cover with TODDSPLANET is absolutely amazing! What was behind the making of the cover? [Read More]