Acoustic Rainbow Volume 34
REV. GARY DAVIS - Oh Glory, How Happy I Am
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HAPPY TRAUM - Relax Your Mind
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DAVEY GRAHAM - Bloody Field of Flanders
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ANNA LAUBE - Hippie Boyfriend
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MICHAEL JOHNATHON - September Eve
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BLACK IRISH BAND - Grizzly of Old California
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BRIAN HEBERT & FRIENDS - Eleanor Rigby
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MICHAEL TOMLINSON - Flag of Human Kindness
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SECOND WIND BANDITS - Velveteen Rabbit
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LORETTA McNAIR - Kokopelli
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RYAN McMAHON - I Tried To Run
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CELESTE MOYERS - Punk Rock Show
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LUKE POWERS - Bob Bradlee, TV Cowboy
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TIM SPARKS - I’ll Fly Away
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BEN RAIT - Don’t Take Me Home
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SARAH BARCHAS - Does It Matter?
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FAGAN AND PAYNE - The Story of Me And You
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DANYLUK & CARD - Long Kiss Goodbye
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Format: Blues Artist: Rev. Gary Davis
Song: Oh Glory, How Happy I Am CD: Live at Gerdes Folk City, February 1962
One of the most influential folk musicians in history, this rare recording comes from a three CD collection recorded in 1962 that has just been released. It’s an electrifying collection from a legendary artist and worthy of every roots playlist.
Phone: (973) 729-5544 Email: stefan@gtrvideos.com
Contact: Stefan Grossman’s Guitar Workshop, PO Box 802, Sparta, NJ 07871
Format: Folk Artist: Happy Traum
Song: Relax Your Mind CD: Relax Your Mind
This song is from this folk master’s first solo album recorded in 1978. He’s known for his brilliant guitar styling as well as his instructional company Homespun Tapes. The CD is a reissued album and captures a master musician at his best.
Email: stefan@gtrvideos.com
Contact: Stefan Grossman’s Guitar Workshop, PO Box 802, Sparta, NJ 07871
Format: Folk Artist: Davey Graham
Song: Bloody Field of Flanders CD: Dance for Two People
His guitar skills were amazing. On this track, he sets this traditional Scottish ballad to the high string guitar. Davey passed away in 2008 and will be remembered for his pioneering guitar work and starting the British folk guitar renaissance.
Email: stefan@gtrvideos.com
Contact: Stefan Grossman’s Guitar Workshop, PO Box 802, Sparta, NJ 07871
Format: Acoustic Rock Artist: Anna Laube
Song: Hippie Boyfriend CD: Pool All The Love * Pool All The Knowledge
Crank this one up. This song is perfect for all your summer playlists. We were very proud to introduce many of you to Anna Laube’s (pronounced like “how” and “Be”) debut CD. She returns with a stellar sophomore album.
Email: info@annalaube.com
Contact: Ginkgo Records, PO Box 460224, San Francisco, CA 94146
Format: Folk/Americana Artist: Michael Johnathon
Song: September Eve CD: Walden: The Earth Song Collection
Here’s a live performance taken from his award winning theatrical play Walden: The Ballad of Thoreau that is airing on public TV and radio worldwide. The song features a full string section with trumpet. Look for a new studio CD later in the year.
Phone: (859) 255-5700 Email: radio@woodsongs.com
Contact: PoetMan Records, PO Box 200, Lexington, KY 40588
Format: Americana Artist: Black Irish Band
Song: Grizzly of Old California CD: California Story
This California based Celtic & roots band team up with Michael Martin Murphey to create a very heartfelt ballad about the California Grizzly Bear that hasn’t been found in the state since 1920. The whole album is great for radio.
Email: blackirish28@hotmail.com
Contact: Patrick Karnahan, Black Irish Music, PO Box 4541, Sonora, CA 95370
Format: Celtic Artist: Brian Hebert and Friends
Song: Eleanor Rigby CD: Any Time At All - A Session Picker’s Tribute to the Beatles
What happens when you mix the Beatles music with a Celtic style? One of the coolest projects that have come across our desk in awhile. The playing is exquisite on this fresh take of the Lennon-McCarthy classic. Highly recommended.
Email: tunes@bhtunes.com
Contact: BhTunes, 48 Ruth Elleh Road, Holliston, MA 01746
Format: Americana Artist: Michael Tomlinson
Song: Flag of Human Kindness CD: The Way Out West
It’s not often we recommend a song of this length for radio. Michael’s brilliant commentary on the ideals of America being lost left us breathless and deserves attention. The CD is a beautiful release that’s deep with many radio friendly songs.
Email: mt@michaeltomlinson.com
Contact: Michael Tomlinson, PO Box 15248, Seattle, WA 98115
Format: Folk Artist: Second Wind Bandits
Song: Velveteen Rabbit CD: A Gift of Love
This band from Maryland performs melodic story songs with an folk rock edge. This beautifully written and performed ballad shows the band’s softer side. Look for the band’s full CD length release in the next volume of the Acoustic Rainbow.
Email: lawmusicman@aol.com
Contact: Bill Mulroney, 18100 Highfield Road, Ashton, MD 20861
Format: Singer/Songwriter Artist: Loretta McNair
Song: Kokopelli CD: Intimate Portrait
Here’s a breezy, front porch blues song that pays homage to Kokopelli, the southwestern Native American fertility deity. It reminded us of early Bonnie Raitt. The CD is a blend of Americana Songbook, jazzy blues, and exceptional songwriting.
Email: Bluerett@yahoo.com
Contact: Myo-On Music, 1150 W. Capitol Drive, #60, San Pedro, CA 90732
Format: Acoustic Rock Artist: Ryan McMahon
Song: I Tried To Run CD: Weeks, Months, Years
From the edges of folk, blues, rock and country, comes this memorable roots rocker about our troubled modern times. The lyrics have some political bite to them. Call today for the full CD from this Canadian singer/songwriter.
Email: info@mmgrp.ca
Contact: Cathleen Lundgren, PO Box 2047, 512 Short Close, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B5
Format: Singer/Songwriter Artist: Celeste Moyers
Song: Punk Rock Show CD: Celeste Moyers
This ballad is about a woman with terminal cancer that reminds us to enjoy life’s precious moments before they slip away. The song was inspired by Celeste’s journey to South Africa for work in AIDS orphanages. It’s a beautiful affirmation of life.
Email: celestemoyers@gmail.com
Contact: Celeste Moyers, 1303 Possum Hollow Road, Farmington, MO 63640
Format: Americana Artist: Luke Powers
Song: Bob Bradlee, TV Cowboy CD: Texasee
This Tex-Mex murder/mystery narrative is taken from Luke’s concept CD born along the Austin-to-Nashville Americana music axis. Think Coen Brothers meets Johnny Cash. It’s a riveting listen from this smart, quirky Nashville songwriter.
Email: adam.zero@comcast.net
Contact: Phoebe Claire Publishing, LLC, 293 St. Andrews Drive, Franklin, TN 37069
Format: Americana Artist: Tim Sparks
Song: I’ll Fly Away CD: Sidewalk Blues
Tim Sparks is a guitar master, but don’t take our word for it. Fellow guitar aficionado Leo Kottke said, “He’s one of the best musicians I know.” High praise, but it’s justified after you listen to Tim tackle this timeless classic.
Email: tcguitar@aol.com
Contact: ToneWoop Records, PO Box 476, Frazee, MN 56544
Format: Americana Artist: Ben Rait
Song: Don’t Take Me Home CD: No Regrets
Ben’s dry wit and sense of humor shine on this tale of a man’s side of the story after a wild night out. It’s a cross between John Sebastian’s jug band and Leon Redbone. The CD has entertaining mixes of many styles that will fit into most acoustic playlists.
Email: pbrait@gmail.com
Contact: Ben Rait, 623 Cheltenham Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064
Format: Folk Artist: Sarah Barchas
Song: Does It Matter? CD: Seeds of Songs Through Time
As concerns on global warming and the extinction of species mount, here’s a powerful folk ballad about the need for environmental awareness. Like this track, the CD is full of songs that touch the mind and heart. Perfect for folk DJs.
Email: sarah20@cox.net
Contact: High Haven Music, PO Box 246, Sonoita, AZ 85637-0246
Format: AAA Artist: Fagan And Payne
Song: The Story of Me And You CD: Fagan & Payne
Transport your listeners to the cafes and streets of Europe with this jazzy upbeat tune from this UK duo. The album is all about great melodies and great performances as Kelly Fagan’s voice wraps itself beautifully around Lucho Payne’s guitar.
Email: lucho.payne@ubs.com
Contact: Cool Trifle Records, 55 Emerson Way, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AP, UK
Format: Folk Artist: Danyluk & Card
Song: Long Kiss Goodbye CD: Too Much to Dream
This spooky, country blues ballad about the funeral of a loved one had us hooked with it’s slow groove and delicate interplay between the dobro and the fiddle. It’s from this Canadian duo’s latest CD. Highly recommended for roots radio.
Email: info@danylukandcard.com
Contact: Brambus Records, Berghalde, CH-8874, Mühlehorn, Switzerland
