Acoustic Rainbow Volume 35
DAVE ZOBL - And So It Goes
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BECKY SCHLEGEL - Colorado Line
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WINE AND ALCHEMY - Kashmir
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MICHAEL JOHNATHON - Flowers
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MONROE CROSSING - Purple Rain
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RILEY ETHERIDGE JR. - Brand New Neighbors
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URBAN MONROES - When The Aspens Turn
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JAY HOWLETT - Cornbread and Black-Eyed Peas
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HEATHER McCREADY - Take My Hand
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JOHN WORT HANNAM - With The Grain
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TOAST AND JAM - Echoes of War
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CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS - Belikane
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LYQUID AMBER - Pretty Much
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LEHERA - Tat Tvam Asi
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ANNA BELJIN - Forget You
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FREEWIND - The Stranger
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SCOTT KUBALA - Wasted Grace
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PETER KALLA - Love Lost Ways
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Format: Singer/Songwriter Artist: Dave Zobl
Song: And So It Goes CD: And So It Goes
This Denver songwriter gives us a simple, poetic narrative on the passing of time anchored by the multi-instrumental talents of Will Kimbrough. It’s kind of a cross between Van Morrison and John Prine. A CD full of music of the heartland.
Email: azobl@earthlink.net
Contact: Dave Zobl Music, 300 W. 11th Avenue, Unit 8C, Denver, CO 80204
Format: Bluegrass Artist: Becky Schlegel
Song: Colorado Line CD: Dandelion
Becky finds the perfect balance of maintaining her bluegrass heritage while showcasing a voice that is both clear and expressive. It’s a long look back at a well-remembered goodbye. The album is full of radio ready originals just like this one.
Email: info@beckyschlegel.com
Contact: Lilly Ray Records, PO Box 41004, Nashville, TN, 37204
Format: World/AAA Artist: Wine and Alchemy
Song: Kashmir CD: Samsara
Check out this mystical version of the Led Zeppelin classic. This piece is giving the “silk road” treatment with the sitar and violin. On the CD, the band performs a wide range of music influenced by lots of diverse flavors and instruments.
Email: alchemy@wineandalchemy.com
Contact: Mark Varelas, 106 Postwood Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78228
Format: Americana Artist: Michael Johnathon
Song: Flowers CD: Ravenwood
Here is a radio-ready organic love song in a tapestry of bluegrass instruments and a flute trio. It features Michael on banjo, Sam Bush on mandolin, Rob Ickes on dobro, and John McEuen on guitar. Perfect for Valentine’s, Mother’s Day and spring time.
Phone: (859) 255-5700 Email: radio@woodsongs.com
Contact: PoetMan Records, PO Box 200, Lexington, KY 40588
Format: Americana Artist: Monroe Crossing
Song: Purple Rain CD: Heartache and Stone
Prince meets Jimmy Martin on this bluegrass arrangement of this radio classic. Recently inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, the band’s ninth CD is full of originals and covers that have a Minnesota connection.
Email: art@monroecrossing.com
Contact: Art Blackburn, 17625 Argon Street NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
Format: Americana Artist: Riley Etheridge Jr.
Song: Brand New Neighbors CD: Things I Used to Know
This New York City based singer/songwriter is “Joe Cool” on this laid back track. Recorded with some of his old friends from South Louisiana, this acoustic blues cut will have you tappin’ your foot. The CD is deep with roots in Americana music.
Email: rileyetheridge@mac.com
Contact: Riley Etheridge Jr, 30 West Street 11c, NY, NY 10004
Format: Bluegrass Artist: Urban Monroes
Song: When The Aspens Turn CD: Upcoming Release
Tradition infused with adrenaline, the Urban Monroes’ bluegrass style combines the skills of some of the Pacific Northwest's finest talent. Their upcoming album can easily crossover into several acoustic radio formats.
Email: urbanmonroes@hotmail.com
Contact: Urban Monroes, PO Box 220163, Portland, OR 97269
Format: Folk Artist: Jay Howlett
Song: Cornbread and Black-Eyed Peas CD: Carnival Lights
This song reminds us all about the importance of slowing down and spending time with the family for a home cooked meal. Set in the winter, the storytelling is so strong it’s perfect for any season. From Jay’s 4th radio-ready CD.
Email: jay@blahblahwoofwoof.com
Contact: Jay Howlett, Blah Blah Woof Woof, PO Box 1093 Pacifica, CA 94044
Format: Americana Artist: Heather McCready
Song: Take My Hand CD: Finally Free
This native Texan has released TWO roots music CDs this past year. We felt this simple and sincere love song was the best introduction of her music to radio. Touches of bluegrass, celtic, classical and folk grace both releases.
Email: elizabeth@heathermccready.com
Contact: Travelin’ Girl Productions, 1201 W. Arbrook Blvd, Ste. 121-1006, Arlington, TX 76015
Format: Americana Artist: John Wort Hannam
Song: With The Grain CD: Queen’s Hotel
This award winning song captures the relationship between a father and son better than any we’ve heard recently. His CD is mostly acoustic, giving his tunes an ache that resonates as only a roots song can.
Email: johnworthannam@telus.net
Contact: John Wort Hannam, Box 1904, Fort Macleod, AB, Canada, T0L 0Z0
Format: Bluegrass Artist: Toast and Jam
Song: Echoes of War CD: Ten Slices
With the US involved in two wars, this song is written for every solider that couldn’t leave the war behind when they settled back home. It’s performed brilliantly with bluegrass instrumentation and crisp harmonies. A song that needs to be heard.
Email: dobro01@comcast.net
Contact: Slipped Discs, Tim Dickey, PO Box 903, Truro, MA, 02666
Format: AAA Artist: Christopher Reynolds
Song: Belikane CD: Unio Corporalis: Flesh Made Words
Turn the lights down low, light some candles and pour yourself a glass a wine. This evocative number is like a sensual prayer straight out of Arabian Nights. The CD is woven with cosmology, depth psychology and spirituality.
Email: spiriman@aim.com
Contact: Christopher Reynolds, 289 Wyleswood Drive, Berea, OH 44017
Format: AAA Artist: Lyquid Amber
Song: Pretty Much CD: Ritual
Imagine if George Martin of the Beatles produced Bela Fleck & The Flecktones and invited Neko Case to sing on the session of this great, quirky tune. The CD is a warm fusion of folk, jazz, pop, bluegrass and world your listeners will love.
Email: evobluestein@gmail.com
Contact: Evo Bluestein, 10691 N. Madsen Avenue, Clovis, CA 93619-9704
Format: World/AAA Artist: Lehera
Song: Tat Tvam Asi CD: Heartsky
Worlds collide when the blues meet Indian roots. Vocals in English and Classical Indian styles intertwine with Indian slide guitar, violin, bamboo flutes, percussion and blues guitar for a one of a kind original for radio.
Email: manager@lehera.net
Contact: Prashant Michael John, 306 - 6659 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC, V5E 4M9, Canada
Format: Singer/Songwriter Artist: Anna Beljin
Song: Forget You CD: Broken Compass
This folk rocker is an emotional roller coaster ride perfect for acoustic radio. Based on a true incident, this song speaks to the complexity of relationships won and lost. Keep in eye on this Cincinnati singer/songwriter. She’s one to watch.
Email: mbeljin@cinci.rr.com
Contact: Milovan Beljin, 9416 Shad Yoak Court, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Format: Singer/Songwriter Artist: Freewind
Song: The Stranger CD: Life is a Highway
We live in hard economic times. This ballad is a melodic view of life seen through the eyes of a downtrodden inhabitant of our inner cities. It’s the artist’s hope that this song would somehow inspire listeners to make a difference in their world.
Email: freewindmusic@yahoo.com
Contact: Rick Sawyer, 111 Eachus Road, Mullica Hill, NJ, 08062
Format: Americana Artist: Scott Kubala
Song: Wasted Grace CD: The Common Ground
The 1960’s folk coffeehouse spirit is alive in the music of this songwriter from St. Louis. His latest 5-song EP has got a cool Basement Tapes vibe to it, at home on folk and Americana formats everywhere.
Email: sakgemini5@yahoo.com
Contact: Scott Kubala, 104 Hawthorne Drive, Farmington, MO 63640
Format: Americana Artist: Peter Kalla
Song: Love Lost Ways CD: Peter Kalla & The Acoustic Twang Band
This Texas based songwriter is joined on vocals by Mary Dias and the two definitely create a spark here. The rest of Peter’s CD is a jambalaya blend of styles including bluegrass, country and folk. Call or email today for a copy of the full CD.
Email: KallaLaneMusic@yahoo.com
Contact: Peter Kalla, 1564 Valley Drive, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133
