Pageant

 

 

Pageant’s new single, “Your Name”, is an exciting, tongue-in-cheek telling of a toxic relationship, driven by catchy vocals and dirty guitar licks. Produced by Brian Craddock of Daughtry and mastered by Grammy-winning Brad Blackwood, the song mixes a bluesy feel with writing styles reminiscent of mid-2000s rock, perfect to listen to in the car with the windows down. From the dramatic guitar solo to the driving drum beat, it’s impossible not to move when listening to this earworm of a song.

 

North Carolina based 4 piece Pageant, " Your Name" is the bands second single of the year, the previous single is "Show Me How To Love You" back in April. The band also released their debut album "Walk The Line" in August 2023, which was described as a "bold introduction to a band, combining the rawness of classic rock with the flair of 80`s glam". The band started out as a trio, with Roxxi Dirt on Bass and Vocals, Dylan Dynasty on drums and  Dessi Fozzy on lead guitar and now added Cam Duke on rhythm guitar. I hope you enjoy the bluesy rock n roll of Pageant and their new single "Your Name".

 

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Tim Camrose

Camrose’s journey to music is very different from the others in his Manchester scene. With careers as a junior doctor, money market trader, and consultant surgeon under his belt, Tim Camrose has shifted his focus back to his passion – music. Now, he journeys on in this new chapter while reflecting on the rich experiences of his past.

"Scared Anymore" is a single that finds beauty in tragedy. Written one afternoon while Tim was thinking of his late brother, "Scared Anymore" is in memory of Camrose’s sibling but isn’t explicitly about him. The powerful track instead explores a bittersweet tone and a quiet peace. Tim’s signature gentle vocals invite audiences to meditate on the hard times in their lives, in a warm reassuring way. Keen eared listeners may recognize influences from greats such as Billy Joel and Elton John.

"Scared Anymore" is taken from the artist’s EP "Empty Roads", released November 28, 2023. This contemporary rock collection takes listeners on a journey through the singer-songwriter’s experiences, blending elements from guitar riffs to saxophone melodies. With influences ranging from jazz to rock ballads, each track offers a vivid sonic snapshot that reflects the highs and lows of Camrose’s diverse life.

https://www.timcamrosemusic.co.uk/

Raquel Bitton

French jazz singer and recording artist Raquel Bitton is recognized as the foremost singer of French Jazz music in America today and has been internationally reviewed as the greatest interpreter of the music from the Edith Piaf repertoire.  Raquel was Born in Marrakesh, Morocco.

In 1970, as a teenager, Raquel and her family moved to San Francisco where she began her American career, focusing on the songs from the French l’Age d’Or.  She discovered her French repertoire by dusting off her father’s old records that he brought with him to America. Raquel was drawn to the passionate melodies and lyrics of the romantic period of the 1930’s and 40’s.  

Raquel’s insatiable appetite for songs of the heart led her to the Edith Piaf songbook. Raquel became not only an expert historian on the life and songs of Edith Piaf, but also a renowned interpreter of her music, singularly able to capture the complete essence of one of the great vocalists of the 20th Century.  Raquel has performed her hit show, “Raquel Bitton sings Piaf- her story, her songs” to sold-out performances at notable concert halls across North America including Carnegie Hall 3x “PIAF- her story, her songs” celebrates the extraordinary life of the legendary Piaf through her songs. A 20-piece orchestra backs Bitton’s one-woman tribute to the “little sparrow.” 

Bitton’s unique, heartfelt renditions (sung in French) and her powerful delivery take her audience on an intensely moving and emotional journey.  In addition, Raquel performs several other elegant French-themed presentations including “Pops goes to Paris” (for symphony pops) “A Little Bit Of Paris” and now her newest show “Boleros” Where Passion Meets Romance to support her new French/Latin Jazz CD release “Boleros”.

https://www.raquelbitton.com/

John Lodge

 

 

John Lodge, is the legendary bass guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from “Ride My See-Saw,” to “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),” “Isn’t Life Strange” and many more. Lodge has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums, as well as releasing his five solo albums ‘Natural Avenue’, ’10,000 Light Years Ago’, ‘B Yond’. ‘Days of Future Passed – My Sojourn’, and new EP, ‘Love Conquers All’. Lodge has been voted one of the “10 most influential bass players on the planet,” and has been the recipient of many awards, including ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers), an Ivor Novello Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Prog Magazine, to name just a few.

‘Love Will Conquer All’ was written by John during his recent health challenges, suffering, as he put it, a ‘Christmas present he didn’t want’, a stroke. While he dealt with this personal adversity, and the immense challenge of the work involved to recover, he felt his creativity rising to create this heart-warming Christmas song. ‘Love Will Conquer All’ is a song of love, renewal and healing, and John wanted to share it with everyone in the sincere hope that his journey might just help inspire others.

The song was written by John, and features John on vocals, lead guitar, bass guitar and acoustic guitar. Jon Davison, the singer of the progressive rock band YES, and John’s son-in-law, joins him on background vocals, provided the drums and rhythms, and also co-produced the track with John. Lead guitar is provided by Ray Nesbit, John’s Front of House Sound on tour, and also an incredible musician too. Finally, John asked his wife to join him on backing vocals, as at the heart of this song is his relationship with Kirsten, and their 56 year marriage… Love Will Conquer All.

“We all have our challenges in life, mine happened last Christmas… but like a phoenix this song appeared and helped me work through some of those difficult days. As I look forward to Christmas this year, I know it was love that got me through, and my Christmas wish for everyone is that they are surrounded with love (and great music) this year.” 

 

 https://www.johnlodge.com/

Will Ludford is back!

 

We are pleased to announce the release of the new album by Will Ludford. 

Guitarist Will Ludford has worked with and performed with some of the top name bands in the UK and toured the USA with rock band Diamond LIL in the late 60s…. Some of the people he worked with include…. George Harrison, Tiny Tim, Sly and Robbie..Anton Ellis…The Barron Knights, members of the Hit band Liquid Gold.. He also did session work in the legendary Chalk Farm studios. Will also wrote the hit single”Indian Dancer”. for UK Band “Abacus” . Will has found respect as a Guitarist from a new wave of young musicians who have discovered his original songs and inspirational guitar playing. Will says one of the best moments in his life was meeting and working with George Harrison at the Beatles headquarters in Saville Row, he describes George as being the nicest person he met in music. Will Ludfords Album “All I Wanted Is You” .is released by Big Buzzard Records.. up to now Will has several No.1 credits in the Reverb Nation Chart and many Radio charts,, He was voted worlds best Guitar Player for 2014 by listeners of XLR-RADIO EUROPE .You can find Albums released by Will Ludford on Amazon and ALL major download and streaming platforms.

New album “My Blues~ Everyone`s Story” is released 29th July on Big Buzzard Records.

More info on his sites:

https://streamondistro.lnk.to/AllIWantedIsYou

https://www.facebook.com/bigbuzzardrecords

https://www.facebook.com/willludford/

https://willludford2.bandcamp.com/track/slow-down-2

https://open.spotify.com/artist/38Cggr0Z1Nq1vzeUunVC31

Tape Five

Since 2004 Tape Five, the multinational retro music project, has produced 9 albums and many EPs and singles. They generate millions of streams across the usual platforms and have shared the stage with some of the great pop and jazz artists around the world even playing for presidents! Tape Five’s songs are heard in adverts, TV and film and appear on more than a 1000 compilations worldwide. In 2010 they became renowned as the 'pioneers of Electroswing'.

Tape Five had already navigated their way through many facettes of vintage/retro music since the foundation in 2004 by master-mind Martin Strathausen. For two decades Tape Five have thrived on a mixture of beats using the means of modern times, but song structures, stories, atmospheres, arrangements and live musicians are all inspired from days gone by, when enthusiasm for music boomed and musical individualism was paramount.

http://tapefive.com/

Jean Marinov

Jean Marinov, known professionally as Jean Mar, is a prominent Bulgarian musician based in Switzerland. Born in Sofia in 1974, he began his musical journey at 11, singing and playing guitar. After being part of several Bulgarian rock and blues bands, he moved to the U.S., where he played with various rock groups in New Jersey and New York until 2011. Jean Mar returned to Europe, debuting in Bulgaria in 2014 with the hit song “Ti si v men.” He gained popularity in Switzerland with his 2018 single “Love is.” Beyond music, he advocates for social causes, including anti-violence and ovarian cancer prevention efforts.