Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Leah Belle Faser

 


Up-tempo, driving beats, and modern sparkling synths set to the empowered, sassy lyrics and free-spirited vocals of Leah Belle Faser come together in "Trash Talk;" a country-pop feast of a song parked at the intersection of sweet love language that turns to savage back-stabbing by an ex.

Leah Belle was named the 2021 Teen Artist of the Year by Georgia Country, and this past spring brought her the coveted Golden Ticket to Hollywood on the 20th Season of ABC’s American Idol where she placed in the Top 60. She tours regularly with her band including recent opening spots in front of Boz Scaggs (who gave her a shout-out!), Jimmie Allen, Christopher Cross, Maggie Rose, and on November 19, she’ll be opening for Jake Owen! “Trash Talk” was written by Leah Belle who is a senior in high school and recently celebrated her 18th birthday.

Leah appears on Ozarks Fox AM morning show:

https://www.facebook.com/OzarksFOXAM/videos/784931389460434/

Monday, December 12, 2022

Alex Siegers

 


Alex Siegers is a Netherlands based 63 old singer who has been making music all his life.
In his 40 years of musicianship he has had the honour of working amongst others Allen Toussaint and the Golden Earring.

The music that he plays now is a blend of jazz, funk , soul and pop.

His latest release is a cd in which all these influences are heard. This release is a celebration of 40 years of musicianship.

 https://www.alex-siegers.nl/

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Kenneth Cole


 

Kenneth Cole is a country artist, singer - songwriter, who has worked with some of Nashville's finest. He has recorded 3 albums and appeared at the Nashville Palace in Nashville, TN., as well as at the TSAI awards show and several TV shows. He has been nominated for various awards by the Tennessee Songwriters Association International and Millennium Music. All of his radio releases have gone high on the Cash Box, Cross Country, and Power Source Music Nashville charts. 

 https://www.kennethcolemusic.net/

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Anthony Krizan

 


Anthony Krizan’s rock roots run deep. He was lead guitarist of the Spin Doctors, opening 15 dates for the Rolling Stones with audiences of 70,000, and for the Allman Brothers. He played guitar with Jimi Hendrix’s legendary bassist, Noel Redding. Anthony is known for rocking the big stages and getting an audience on their feet. He’s an original member of Amphibian, with Phish lyricist Tom Marshall.

Anthony has also penned rock/soul staples such as Stand By My Woman with Lenny Kravitz, 5 songs on the Spin Doctors Greatest Hits, the theme of the Spin City TV series and The Howard Stern “Miss America” theme. Recently, Krizan co-wrote the title track to British rock singer John Waite’s new EP, When You Were Mine, and produced 3 tracks on the release. He also produced Waite’s 2022 release, Anything.

 https://anthonykrizan.com/

Friday, December 9, 2022

Tiffany Huntley

 


The world of music is the literature of the heart. It commences where speech ends. It washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life and takes you on an adventure.

My unforgettable adventures include:
2018 - Grand De Talent finals Menton, France
2019 - The Voice Kids Callbacks France
2022 - New release Crois En Toi album.
2022 - La Voie Des Talents Finales, France
2022 - Live Interview CHBN Radio / Thanks Jason for the support on my EP, special thanks to my U.K fans.

Tiffany Huntley was born in Alsace, France, and at 17 years old, she is a coming artist in France who is trying to break into the pop-country culture and has had success. She released her first album in 2022, Crois En Toi, and has been recognized by several newspapers and a local tv station in Alsace. In addition, 2022 has opened doors to her career by opening for several bands while touring in the region for her new album. 

 https://www.tiffhuntley.com/

 

Thursday, December 8, 2022

New music on the radio

 ADAM ADAMANT and KEVIN VILLAGE on JAM 66 Radio from today. Enjoy the station on http://jamradio.mex.tl





Paradise Blue

 


 

In the back of my mind, I have carried reminders of evenings engaged with Keith Jarrett’s 1975 The Köln Concert recording of improvisations played on a Bösendorfer Imperial Concert Grand. Solo piano is a precise arena for many a pianist. At once revealing, yet intimate and rewarding. Much to do with the broad range, possibilities, command, touch, and the instrument at hand. Jarrett achieved something few before had ever tested in front of a vast audience. Sit behind the piano and play. No script, no set list, no banter between entertainer and admiring crowds.

With Paradise Blue I explore the range of emotions, the many shades of the colour blue. Six of twelve tracks are improvised. The blues, a touch of classical and the accidental improvisational curves of jazz. And there is a backstory to my relationship with the piano.

In the ‘50s, Era King looked after the boys as dad worked the night shift at Colgate’s, and mom hemmed parachutes at the Quartermaster Depot. Era was my grandmother, old country in style, manners, and as stern as a woman could ever be. A weary upright piano stood near a soft lit window, the centrepiece of her daily life. Mid afternoons, the soap opera The Edge of Night and other Christian programming held her interest.

When playing, Era whispered along, invariably something sacred. I’d study her squinting eyes as they peered above wired-frame glasses while she leafed through a hymn book, hair rolled in a bun, and understood the wheezing soap opera organ in the background, the soundtrack of her daily life. The hymnals - a reprieve from separating agitated kids and averting the devil’s grip.

It was the most primordial sound. Melody and broken chords. No frills, just the occasional inverted triad, one that never disrupted a lyric or directive from the Lord. Slow-moving melodies, distinctive and meaningful. Folkish and rooted deep in civil soil.

I’ve long been intrigued with melody. The cry of a single note as it seeks a partner, suddenly a community member, and then a composition. It’s those moments when sound moderates the brain, and one tunes in. How and when a single note, a second, and third merge - stream down through the soundboard resting at the feet of the damper pedal.

Paradise Blue is the piano talking back at me. That light in the head momentarily eclipsed, hands in receipt of inspiration. Junctures of sweeping colour and others of blue intent. Fingers jabbing and prying at the space between black and white notes, the overtones, the undertones, wedged between the crevices. A solitary moment where melody and harmony linger beyond invitation.

In memory of those piano teachers that brought so much joy and clarity to my playing. Eva Smith, Don Murray – The Louisville Academy of Music, Jamey Aebersold, Oscar Peterson, Composition studies at Ursuline College and piano at the Louisville Conservatory of Music. That other worldly miracle of influence, pianist Martha Argerich.
Remembering Doug Tipple whose Yamaha C-3 resides in our kitchen, a gift from Laura Tipple and the love and care Doug shared with his beloved friend. Big hugs to my piano finder and friend – Helga Stephenson.

To Kristine for the lovely cover art, Jesse - cover design, Mike Haas the critical mastering – friends, Gary Slaight, Derrick Ross, Pat Silver, FYI MUSIC News, Saturday Night Jazz, Mark Ruffin, Martine Levy, Jane Harbury, Stephen Smith, Ilona Kauremszky, Jessica Bellamy, Ken Stowar, CIUT 89.5 FM, Gloria Martin, Mark Hebscher, Susan Perly, John Harris and my brilliant cousin, Linda Michelone Lang.