Cabela & Schmitt

 

 

Two Schmitts and a Cabela, that's how it all started. Two brothers and their best friend looking to rock the world. Like most kids with dreams of fame and fortune, all they really wanted to do was jam out with their buddies. Like all who came before them, they tried everything they could think of to get into the music business.

This passion to play and sing and share their songs found them playing out anywhere someone with a building and electricity would let them...school dances, a garage, backyard parties, weddings, and more. Almost immediately, this young trio of "brothers" started writing and recording original songs. Oddly enough, when playing out they found that they really preferred playing their originals instead of covers, and they were connecting with their audiences.

Well-rehearsed and armed with some studio recordings of their original songs, they started sending out packages to anyone who would listen. Very quickly, they determined that the music business was not as much fun as they thought it would be. However, their God given gifts for creating and sharing original music that was important to them grew stronger.

Throughout the years, all three members have learned to play multiple instruments, honed their vocal chops, and refined their songwriting. Their musical goal has always been and will continue to be to write, record, and share with the world their songs of family, faith, and God. Fortunately, with the advancement of technology, home studios, and the internet, the trio have found a way to record and release 10 albums to date.

Constant students of the business side of music, Cabela & Schmitt continue to find new and different ways to market and promote their music to their ever-growing legion of loyal fans around the world.

Cabela & Schmitt are: Rich Cabela (guitar, keyboards), Wayne Schmitt (guitar, keyboards), and Tom Schmitt (bass guitar, keyboards).

 https://cabelaandschmitt.com/

Richard Brown

 

Sizzling, scrappy, bold and daring! Richard browns fresh flute is alive with energy. This flautist’s smooth jazz CD is the most capturing I’ve heard in years. I sat there listening to his free flute style and was mesmerized by the earthy tones. The sound was dazzling and when the music was done it left me wanting more. Richard Brown is truly a Jazz flute Master. If you like jazz don’t miss it. If you like the flute you’ll love it and you can get your free download of his hit single "It's A Boy!" at http://www.flautist.us. For the last 48 years, flautist Richard Brown has been writing and recording breathtaking melodies.

Through many trials and errors as well as overcoming the hiccups of being a musician, Richard Brown has emerged with a free contemporary jazz flute download on his website; http://www.flautist.us.

Richard Brown first started playing the flute in 1972. He has held consistent dedication to his talent in the areas of Jazz and R&B. Over the years Richard Brown put together several bands, most recently Distilled Butter. These bands offer musical talent for a variety of venues including weddings, dance clubs, jazz clubs, private parties, ocean cruises and R&B clubs. Together, the band members have over 160 years of professional music experience and a compilation of over 80 modern and classic songs. 

On Richard Brown’s website you will find background information on him, his music and his musical group as well as samples of his master flautist ability. The musicians work is sold where ever digital downloads can be found. His website contains free contemporary jazz flute downloads from his most current album – Dreams. Richard Brown is a highly talented musician who’s music makes the heart strings dance. Simply hit play, close your eyes and relax while the sweet jazz and R&B sounds play around you.
As a professional flautist, Richard Brown knows that the music world is hard work. He has dedicated his life goals to working from the ground up and producing the best musical compilations. While it is not every day you find a contemporary jazz flautist with such talent, Richard Brown is certainly one-of-a-kind. With two CD’s already finished and one already released, there is plenty of contemporary jazz flare to go around. 

On Richard Brown’s website, you can elect to go to his CD page and hear samples from all the songs on his CD. Listening to just samples of these pieces makes it is easy to see the talent that flows from this jazz flautist. Whether you are looking to purchase a CD, plan for an event or help promote Richard Brown, you will find the information that is needed on his website (https://www.distilledbutter.com/). 

Richard Brown truly is a one-of-a-kind talent in the contemporary jazz music world. His talent for writing and producing music is unmatched. With dedication to his craft, he is a must have talent for any radio station, venue or event.  

https://www.richardbrown.us/

Mountain Castle Band

 

Vintage America Music is what we call our style of music written and played by the Mountain Castle Band. We play a variety of styles of music under the umbrella American Vintage Music.

Mikio Sankey is the leader, lead guitarist and writer of all the songs recorded by the Mountain Castle Band. Mountain Castle is the American translation of Sankey (Sanki).

Chris Wonzer is the lead singer, along with Gretje Angell also on lead and backup vocals. Peter Assing is the saxophonist, Mike Albert is the other lead guitarist, Paul ILL plays electric bass and our current drummer is Ronnie Ciago.

Hope you enjoy Vintage America Music by the Mountain Castle Band.

 https://mountaincastlemusic.com/

Benedikt Brydern

 

One of the hippest nights out in Europe is a visit to an “ice bar“ where the entire club is sub zero and you sip your cocktails in faux fur coats and winter boots. I mention it because Germany’s Benedikt Brydern and his electric violin could provide the perfect soundtrack for your chilled outing. ~STEWART COXHEAD. smoothjazz.com

Benedikt Brydern is an award-winning composer and performer. His scores have been featured in film, television and on the concert stage in the United Sates and internationally.

From the Miramax documentary “Rhyme & Reason” to independent films like” Dunsmore”, directed by Academy Nominee Peter Spirer, from Jon Voight’s children tale “The Tin Soldier” to the historic drama "Pagan Queen", whether using traditional orchestral or electronic techniques.

A brand new smooth jazz track featuring the sounds of the violin. Composed, performed and produced by award-winning composer Benny Brydern. Also showcasing acclaimed jazz artist Mark Hollingsworth on saxophone. The stellar rhythm section includes recording artists Rayford Griffin on drums and bassist Gabriel Vivas.

 http://www.consordino.com/jazz/

Vie Singleton

 

25 years of country music recording artist & performance. Please play the music and let the audience no where to find my music at:

www.viesingleton.com

From: Michigan USA - South Haven
Date of Birth: December, 02, 1970

Institutes of Education: South Haven High School of Michigan - USA
Baker College of Michigan - USA
University of Houston - USA

Hobbies: Music, Musician, Country Music Recording Artist, Singer, Fishing, Boating, Mountain Biking, Motorcycling, Cooking, Gardening, BBQ, Cheeseburgers, Beer & Karaoke.

 

Junkyard Crew

 

 Life Slides. The expression can be interpreted in a number of ways: a child’s sliding board, a sliding life, snapshots – and, of course, the slide guitar heard throughout the album.

Life tales tell us about the uncertainty of our world as seen from the narrator's perspective – but not only. Boney Spree, for instance, is a woman's thoughts about a one-night stand that turned into a nightmare for her reputation.

Of course, Manouche Fournier also shares his own tribulations. With its heavy beat, Going Down tells the story of his toxic friendship with a certain Mr. M. who turned out to be a con man. Still relying on his bottleneck & rap style, Manouche lets us hear a dialogue between two friends in Troublations – with one trying to convince the other that life is worth living no matter what. On the sunnier side, Piti Filé Gumbo recalls with glowing nostalgia his encounter with a Louisiana Creole woman. In French, naturally.

That region of the world is clearly a powerful source of inspiration for Junkyard Crew, if only through the instrumentation: the sousaphone (the iconic New Orleans tuba), the drum set that was invented there, and, of course, the resonator guitar popularized by so many Blues musicians -- in a part of the Deep South where French still resonates in Creole and Cajun communities...

The horn arrangements were written by the band’s co-founder, trombonist and tubist Jean Crozat (who also co-wrote some of the music). His horns range from the reflections of a tortured soul – as in the spiritual Death Comes Creeping – to the luminous brassy sounds of the powerful Electro-Blues number, That Grin of Yours.

The final touch comes from Reunion Island via the Creole percussionist and vocalist David Doris. His hands and voice give life to La Facture, where France is reminded of its claim to be the land of the Enlightenment – while mishandling a refugee crisis it helped create. We also hear him on Whatcha Gonna Do – Reloaded, where climate change shines through a blend of Duke Ellington and Blaxploitation grooves.

That's How I Wish wraps the whole thing up, but with underlying tension. In this slow number, a self-righteous attempt to right some wrongs fails in the face of powerful adversity. The end might just sum up the whole album – the struggle continues, but it's best to choose your battles...

 http://www.zproduction.org/artist/junkyard/

Aled Thomas Trio

 

 

 2007 - Aled Thomas Trio debut album "We Should Be There By Now". released The album is recieved well - The Fly Global Music described it as having "some of the best lines in vocal jazz". Many concerts and radio follow the release. The song "City Life" is announced as a semi-finalist at the 2008 UK Songwriting Competition

2009 - Internet release of a new song "The Post Office Song" in February. This generated much interest and press attention. MP Lynne Featherstone also used the song as part of her campaign against long queues

2010 - Aled Thomas Trio second album called "Baggage Holiday" is released. It featuring "The Post Office Song" . Two songs from the album are announced as finalists at the 2010 Uk Songwriting Competition - "Every Street" and "I Wont Let Them" . American magazine JazzReview writes "Thomas revels in being every man - He is put upon weary and funny"

2013 - Release of single "The Singularity " Featuring Paul Rhodes - It is featured on a science show

2014 - Release of single "The Bitcoin Song" Featuring Ian Ritchie on sax and vocals (Currently on tour with Roger Waters)

2016 - Appearance with Unnati Dasgupta at The Alchemy Festival, Southbank Centre, London. Appearance with Tamas Teszary Quartet at Mardi Gras Festival, Brixton

2017 - Aled joins band with Bonzo Dog Doh-Dah member Vernon Bohay-Nowell. Aled appears with Suzy Ritz at Boisdale, Canary Wharf, London and Bull's Head, Barnes, London

2018 - Appearance with Paul Rhodes at Metropolitan Room, Birdland, and Triad Theatre, New York. Aled appears with Catherine Lima at 606 Club, London.

2019 - Appearance with Unnati Dasgupta at The Pheasantry, Pizza Express, London. Aled appears with guitarist Jim Mullen.

2021 - Appearance with Geoff Mason at the Herne Bay Jazz Festival

2022 - Upcoming release of U2's classic "I still Haven't Found What I;m Looking For" - Aled Thomas Trio feat. Graham Pike. First release of new music for 7 years.

 https://aledthomas.net/

NoseBeers

 

 

NoseBeers in a nutshell = 3 likeminded offensive musicians no one wants, playing rock music no one wants to hear whilst working under a silly band name no one gives a f**k about. They take nothing seriously, aren’t looking to be the next biggest anything, aren’t anyone’s cup of tea and that’s how they like it!

Featuring Simmo (lead vocals), Tommo (guitars, vocals) and Tobo (guitars, vocals, keys, drums, producer); these guys have been playing in bands for many years in the Australian music scene with a lot of the same people. As the years faded, so did the band members; dwindling down to only 3. Through survival of the fittest, NoseBeers was formed.

The boys have made it quite clear through their music and attitude that they are done trying to please the music industry and the people within. The time has come to write only what comes natural to them and to ignore outside influences and factors. This has resulted in a truly personalised hard rock sound combining old school influences with a modern rock approach. This approach is further complimented by the recording, mixing and mastering all done by band member Toby Thompson, keeping NoseBeers a holistic inhouse operation.

The underlying truth that can’t be stressed enough is: if you like them or don’t like them… they don’t care… at all… They will do what they do regardless of anyone’s opinion. Simon Vermeulen (lead vocals) stated that “It doesn’t matter how many people like your music because there are always more people out there that don’t”. A humble yet honest remark.

So where can you get your hands on a NoseBeers album? Well… you can’t! NoseBeers does not release albums or hard copies! They only release digital singles which you can found on all major streaming and downloading platforms. When asked why this is, Simon Vermeulen (lead vocals) commented, “how many times have you paid for an album and only liked a couple of songs”? “This way, you only have to buy the ones you like”; a rationale that’s teeming with common sense.

With no photos or videos, no live appearances announced and very little information available, you just never know what to expect from a band of this nature, or what’s waiting around the corner. One thing is for sure though… Watch this space!

For more information and updates, visit the guys at:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2BBH8rRX7XX93T9aMNfQGn?si=f689f6ba09314fee
https://www.youtube.com/c/NoseBeersMusic
https://www.facebook.com/nosebeersmusic

Andy Penkow

 

Andy Penkow is an award-winning Singer-Songwriter with a unique sound, chocolate smooth but powerful voice, steeped in honesty.

Andy has had 9 top 20 singles on the "Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay charts".
"Before i Go" was Andy's first #1 single, spending 2 weeks at the top of the charts, which also reached the top 30 on the Music NetWork Chart, 29 on CMT top 50. And got some great air play in the USA.
"1993" Debuting at #2 on Australian Country Radio 5 top 5 Singles on the official country and pop iTunes charts, 3 top 10 Singles on the AMRAP Metro and regional charts. 

Andy has worked with Australian Country Music Royalty co-writing with multiple Golden Guitar winning artists Lyn Bowtell and Allen Caswell. mentoring with Golden Guitar winning duo Carter and Carter.
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Andy won Most popular New Male artist at the 2021 In-dependent Country Music Association Awards and was Nominated for Male artist of the year, single of the year, music video of the year.
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Chasing the Sun was a top 30 finalist in the 2021 Australian Songwriter Association awards for Country song of the year. Andy was also a finalist for the Peoples Choice awards male artist of the year and most promising new star. Tamworth songwriters association semi-finalist for country song of the year and blues song of the year.
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Andy won 3 purple guitar awards, 2021 Encouragement award, 2020 Best EP for (Chasing the Sun,) 2019 Best Whiskey song (Drowning in the Whisky)
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Andy was nominated for the 2020 APRA AMCOS TSA-NEW SONGWRITER of the YEAR AWARD.

Andy also won judge's pick at the 2019 Australian busking championships at Gundagai. 

https://www.andypenkow.com/

Rich Chambers

 

Rich Chambers sits at a musical crossroads of sorts. His music ranges from retro rock to modern rock, to country, to the blues, and many styles in between. With all of these elements at play, many reviewers and music writers have a hard time categorizing or placing him, but he always tells them that he is simply "Rock N' Roll."

That term doesn't get used that much anymore, but Chambers believes that true Rock N' Roll is derived from out of all the elements of the music just listed. Throw in Chambers’ unassuming, likeable, and relatable personality and you have an artist who is also bringing authenticity and sincerity back into pop music alongside some downright infectious Rock N’ Roll melodies and rhythms. With his latest release of the Beatles cover, “I Saw Her Standing There,” Chambers is redefining pop rock for the 2020s. It’s Rock N’ Roll Reimagined!

Following a breakout 2021 in which Rich Chambers released five successful singles, including a film festival award winning video for his single "I’m So Tired", is his first release for 2022: a freshly energetic version of the classic Beatles song "I Saw Her Standing There".

With a rock sound distinctly his own yet remaining respectful of the origins of rock, Chambers is putting both a new and old spin on pop music and reigniting the passions of older rock fans and bringing new ones into the fold. It’s guitar-based, infectious singalongable music. It’s Rock’ n’ Roll re-imagined.

 https://richchambers.com/

Toronto’s Legendary GROSSMAN'S TAVERN Announces The Lineup For Annual Amy Louie / Grossman's Music Scholarship & Fundraising Event

 

Following a two-year hiatus on account of the pandemic, Toronto’s legendary Grossman’s Tavern has announced the lineup for the annual Amy Louie / Grossman's Music Scholarship happening on September 27, 2022 starting at 7:00pm. 

Created in memory of the late Amy Louie — a member of the family that has owned Grossman’s Tavern since 1975 — the ALGMS is an artist development bursary that provides two musicians or bands from the Greater Toronto Area $2,000 and $1,000, respectively, to help with career development. 

ALGMS applications are officially open and can be received until September 16th, 2022 at 11:59pm EST. Successful candidates will be chosen by a panel of judges that include members of the Louie family, music industry professionals, and individuals with long-standing connections to Grossman’s Tavern. 

Previous recipients of the Scholarship include The Big Butter and Egg Men, Mike Nagoda, The Swingin’ Blackjacks, Dan McKinnon, Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes, Chloe Watkinson & Park Eddy, Jerome Godboo, and The Responsables. 

As one of the longest-running live music venues and a stalwart within Toronto’s vibrant and dynamic music scene, Grossman’s has long been considered an incubator for an impressive roster of local artists who got their start inside the Tavern, including the late Jeff Healey, the Downchild Blues Band, Rough Trade, and more. 

http://www.grossmanstavern.com/the-amy-louie-grossmans-music-scholarship-algms-call-for-submissions/