Rare Union

Rare Union has released their first release "Brother of Mine" again in honor of lead vocalist Max Soler who recently passed. "Brother of Mine" is a deeply personal album, featuring a daring mix of percussion-driven Blues Rock with reviling, soul baring, heartfelt vocals. The guitar work is fantastic, and fresh all original. The drums, percussion and Max Soler’s vocals make this release a must.

Rare Union, a band that came out of the pandemic with musicians from 5 different states found their first release “Bother of Mine" in the top 100 Blues Rock CDs on RMR charts for 2022. All original, Rare Union's "Brother of Mine" is incredible.

https://rareunionband.com/

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Smiling Horse

Hans Vleugel singer songwriter named Smiling Horse. Raised in a very musical familie. Got his first guitar at the age of eleven. He began to write his own songs at the age of twelve. Made his first studio recording when he was twenty one. The Album ‘Curious is his Ninth studio Album. In collaboration with Racquel Roberts Hans made three albums and several CD Singles. Comes out with the remarkable, topical single 'Climate Change/Chains. Sung by Racquel but all intruments play’d and recorded by Hans.

https://smilinghorse.bandcamp.com/

UFA

In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)" the 1969 USA and UK #1 hit single by the American pop-rock duo of Zager and Evans, featuring Jake Lee Rau on lead vocals, has already caused a stir, not because it is innovative or original, but because it is -- in the middle of pop music's current creative void -- so immediate and imperative. It’s also built around the pillars of David Bowie’s China Girl and Afrika Bambaataa’s Planet Rock… but with more guitars.

https://www.poesieplastique.com/

Walter Rossi

Rossignuoli (Walter) Rossi (May 29, 1947 – April 29, 2022) was an Italian-Canadian musician who was active from the 1960s to 2000s. As a guitarist, he played for Wilson Pickett and the Buddy Miles Express in the 1960s. With his own bands, Rossi played with Influence and Luke & The Apostles from the 1960s to 1970s. After his tenure with the band Charlee, he worked as a session musician throughout the 1970s with Boule Noire, Michel Pagliaro and Nanette Workman. As a musician, Rossi debuted with his self-titled album in 1976. Following Walter Rossi, he released Six Strings, Nine Lives in 1978 and Diamonds For the Kid in 1980. 

During this time period, Rossi was a nominee for the Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year category at the Juno Awards of 1978. He later won this category at the Juno Awards of 1980. In between the Juno Awards, Rossi was nominated for Rock Album of the Year with Six Strings, Nine Lives at the 1979 Félix Awards. After two additional Felix Award nominations in the 1980s, he released One Foot In Heaven, One Foot In Hell in 1984. He then worked as a music producer in North America before publishing Secret Sins in 2005.

https://www.walterrossi.ca/

Jim Capaldi

Jim Capaldi teamed up with world renown vocalist Robin McAuley formerly with Survivor and currently with McAuley/Schenker Group. Jim has also teamed up Frontiers Recording Artist Gregory Lynn Hall with The Killer Kings and 101 South for a special project. Jim reached out to both singers who he has followed for many years knowing that they would best enhance his music. Both Robin McAuley and Gregory Lynn Hall have embraced Jim’s music adding their personal flavor and personality to the songs. Individually both singers did an incredible job that Jim is very proud of. Jim Capaldi has been a musician/player his entire life. Having played in several bands in the 80’s and played on some of the same stages that top performers have played on. He also worked behind the behind scenes for both Gibson and Aria Guitars as Artist Relations Director having worked with Steve Vai, Yngwie Malsteem, George Lynch, Vivian Cambell, Neal Schon, Bassists, Rudy Sarzo, Michael Anthony, Neil Murray, Timmothy Gaines, John Taylor and the list continues. 

Robin McAuley world renown singer is featured on “How Could You Be Sure,” co-written with Jim Capaldi. Robin is currently recording and touring with the successful McAuley-Schenker Group. Robin is one of the most in demand singers in Rock. He is currently working on several projects including McAuley- Schenker Group, Black Swan and just released his solo album. Robin was also the former singer in Survivor. Having Robin sing and write the lyrics for “How Could You Be Sure” was magical. Jim Capaldi reached out to Gregory Lynn Hall who knew that Gregory would make a great addition to his song writing. Jim and Greg grew up in the same area and played several shows together in the 80’s. They were even managed by same management company. 

Gregory Lynn Hall currently has a successful solo career and is the lead vocalist for 101 South. His is current project, The Killer Kings is signed with Frontier Records. He has been in the Music Industry since 1975. GLH has recorded with Eddie Money, Air Supply, Ozark Mountain Daredevils and with various band members of White Snake, Sweet & Dio. GLH has performed with members of Dokken.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpQhfqcmuJs

Russ Lorenson

Who says The Great American Songbook stopped being written in 1959? In 2008, many deemed The Great American Songbook extinct. But Russ Lorenson saw it differently. He curated a show of 'new standards', demonstrating that songs with soul and depth were still being crafted.

Fast forward to the present. While initially recorded with the intention of a 2009 release, this album of songs from New York City in 2008 had been shelved. But now, 15 years later, these rediscovered gems validate Lorenson's belief: many have indeed evolved into the new generation's standards.

Every track on this album draws inspiration from composers who themselves have been torchbearers of the classic standards—artists like Michael Feinstein, Harry Connick, Jr., John Pizzarelli, and more. Their modern compositions, echoing with undertones of jazz classics, stand as testament to the living, breathing, evolving nature of the Songbook.

A terrific voice. Charisma to spare. A delightful raconteur. Impeccable musical taste and vocal phrasing. Unassuming nice guy. They all apply to Russ Lorenson, whose burnished tenor has thrilled audiences throughout the US and Europe. Since his breakout club debut in 2005, Russ Lorenson has established a reputation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading interpreters of jazz standards. As a singer, he is equally at home whether entertaining a concert hall audience or performing in the more intimate cabaret setting. With comparisons to Tony Bennett, Mel Tormé, and Chet Baker, Lorenson has a voice one savors and remembers. It’s no wonder he’s called “San Francisco’s Favorite Crooner.” In recognition of his solid and sophisticated musical vocabulary, Downbeat called him “a showman of taste and discretion.” The Los Angeles Times said that he brings “a supple voice and strong sense of characterization to all his songs.” The San Diego Union-Tribune said that his “relaxed, easy deliveries…seem natural and heartfelt.” The Coronado Journal simply called him “…

irresistible…”

https://www.russlorenson.com/