"No One Claps For The Low Notes" by The Soiree Band (Jazz/Blues Artist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA))

Shake up a dirty martini and throw on "No One Claps For The Low Notes," the second jazz CD from Pittsburgh's The Soiree Band. Now with a larger ensemble of nine horns, this modern big band is certain to get you tapping your foot and feeling the groove. The strong and solid brass section performs with intense precision and is well balanced by the supporting instruments. In addition to the swinging big band arrangements, this album delivers fine vocal expertise from talented singer Christina Cataldo as heard on jazz/soul ballads like "Since I Fell For You" and an original and energetic command on a classic cover of "Gimme Some Lovin." "No One Claps For The Low Notes" is a dynamic album with a tonality that effectively matches the throwback classic styles of the big band era. You will be delighted to hear these fun and tasteful tunes with cool jazz style.

-Max B and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Monkey Bones in the Big Apple!

Monkey Bones, that little ole' band from Oklahoma, is ready to hit New York with their new album release Television! Its a little bit Cheap Trick meets The Cult meets The Who meets Pearl Jam , and they sort of wrestle... Check out the new CD "Television" on CDbaby, iTunes, Napster, Amazon, RadioIndy, and many more! Please visit us and drop us a note at the Monkey Bones Hideout at http://www.monkeybones.net/ ! Looking forwarding to meeting you and getting back THE City!

Love, Monkey Bones

"The Cold War Continues" by MC Comeczechmi (Rap Artist from New York(NY))

If you're looking for some hip-hop/rap with a new comical twist, then the debut album "The Cold War Continues," by MC Comeczechmi, is just what you need. As a native of Russia and then moving to America as a child, MC Comeczechmi found the gift of music through rhymes. He has taken his rhymes and rhythms and compiled a collection of humorous tunes with bouncy, grooving beats. His wordplay is made of broken English, and it works, making the entertaining lyrics give this album a new spin on rap. Fast and furious are just two words describing the amusing tune "Get Raw (Drink, Drink)." Turn the tables of time and you're back in the Old Russian country with the song "Da Old Country" featuring the sound of the accordion. MC Comeczechmi's "The Cold War Continues" is a great album to hear, especially if you're in the mood for rap/hip-hop with fun beats and lyrics.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Raincoat" by Greg Gibbs (Rap Artist from Illinois(IL))

What do you get when you take a person with a sense of humor and a talent for music? It won't be hard to find the answer when you hear "Raincoat," the latest album by singer/composer Greg Gibbs. This collection has over forty tracks featuring a wide variety of musical styles in such genres as electronica, hip-hop, and rock. Sit back and kick up your feet to the relaxing ambiance of the guitar on such tracks as "Bacon Boat" or "Ugly Fish." Gibbs definitely will put a smile on your face with his humorous lyrics, especially when you listen to the rock version of "You Don't Know What I like On My Pizza." There are catchy guitar riffs and bouncy drum beats on the melodic rock song "Raincoat." Switching to electronica, "Pokie" is soothing while sustaining an intellectual feel. His wordplay on the rap track "I'm a Rapper that Sings" flows with style and finesse. Fans of witty tunes with a variety of musical styles will really take pleasure in hearing Greg Gibb's "Raincoat."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Saving America" by Michael Behm (Pop Artist from British Columbia, Canada)

Talented artist Michael Behm, no stranger to the music scene, has released his fifth album, titled "Saving America." A Canadian, Behm projects his insights about his neighbors that are south of the border through his music. This album offers up a collection of some power pop/rock tunes with creative lyrics and song titles. There is a hint of influences of band greats such as the Beatles on tracks "The Art Of Letting Go" and Danger Boy." Not only does Behm have strong and solid vocals, but he gives listeners a taste of his guitar abilities with clean-cut power chords on "Honesty." The ballad "Lincoln" presents another side to the range this album has, as the piano highlights a rock solid accompaniment. Look no further than "Saving America" by Michael Behm if you want to hear some fun and enjoyable pop/rock music.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Original Live Cast Recording" by Banjo Boy (Easy Listening Artist from New York(NY))

Vibrant and entertaining show tunes is what listeners will hear on "Original Live Cast Recording" by Banjo Boy. This album contains a bustle of energy with versatility to cover a range of music. Take a step back to barber shop style of vocal prowess on the track "The Clip-Clop Life." Humorous and amusing lyrics highlight the comical song "The Only Time To Act Is Now." A charming and delightful holiday ballad "Where Is The Christmas" also graces this collection of brilliant tunes. Clever arrangements and solid performances give this album an enjoyable musical experience. Banjo Boy's "Original Live Cast Recording" is a wonderful album to hear especially if you like energetic show tunes with memorable originality.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Sacred Fire" by Jonae' (Easy Listening Artist from Tennessee(TN))

Melodic and fascinating is the recently released disc "Sacred Fire" by innovative artist Jonae'. With a unique blend of violin, cello, viola, guitar, and world percussion the tracks on this CD have a very rich and instrumentally layered sound. There is a strong rhythmic backing to these songs and a unique sound. The CD is energetic and filled with vibrant and upbeat instrumental arrangements. Take for example the titled track "The Sacred Fire" as the burning runs on the strings gives spirited life to this dynamic piece. Feel the rhythmic beats of the percussion as it swirls around the strings on "Fireflies." Showing a little versatility and moving the tempo to a waltz feel, which is seldom heard these days, "Blue Mountain Waltz" draws attention with the beautiful balance of harmonies of the strings. "Sacred Fire" is a wonderful collection of contemporary instrumentals and is a CD well worth listening to.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Ten" by Rock Child (Hard Rock Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

Rock Child's CD "Ten" is embedded with guitar-driven, hard core rock and roll. Reaching well beyond these roots, this group captures an edgy hard rock style using driving, distorted rock guitar riffs overlaid with melodic vocals. This is definitely a turn-up-the-volume classic rock CD with an edgy, raw sound. The album takes you on a journey of happiness and sorrow fused with poetic lyrics. "When the Sun is Coming Down" is a great example of this as the music is mysterious in tonality adding to the obscurity on this track. A powerful guitar intro leads us into the track "An Anticipation" leaving the listener wanting to hear more. If you're a fan of classic hard rock bands such as Black Sabbath then "Ten" is an album well worth checking out.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Check out Lee Vee, one of RadioIndy's favorite Pop artists

Radioindy Artist Spotlight for Lee Vee

 

 

Band Name: Lee Vee
Band Location: Massachusetts
Sounds Like: Melissa Etheridge
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Check out DubSound Distortion, one of RadioIndy's favorite Rock artists

Radioindy Artist Spotlight for DubSound Distortion

 

 

Band Name: DubSound Distortion
Band Location: New Jersey Northern
Sounds Like: Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Check out Andy Roberts, one of RadioIndy's favorite Jazz artists

Radioindy Artist Spotlight for Andy Roberts

 

 

Band Name: Andy Roberts
Band Location: Pennsylvania Harrisburg
Sounds Like: Yes, Weather Report, Steely Dan
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RadioIndy is pleased to present William Edgar with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Heaven In A Nightclub"

RadioIndy is pleased to present William Edgar with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Heaven In A Nightclub"

"Heaven In A Nightclub" by William Edgar captures the sound and spirit of a live concert combining elements of jazz, spirituals, blues and gospel. This concert was obviously meant to be a spiritual experience as well as a musical one. These skillful musicians take you on a journey through history, from deep sorrow to indistinguishable joy. They begin the set with a spirited interpretation of the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves" and the fiery "Renewal," with the melodic sax of Joe Salvano and the soulful vocals of Ruth Naomi Floyd flowing on top of the rhythmic piano of William Edgar, all anchored by bass virtuoso John Patitucci. Edgar also offers commentary throughout, including his thoughts on the Underground Railroad and jazz composer Duke Ellington. "Motherless Child" begins with an emotional bass intro by Patitucci, continuing with Floyd's smooth, silky vocals while Edgar provides a subtle piano backdrop. "Jesus is on the Mainline" is an expressive and passionate solo piece from Patitucci, and his enormous talent is evident from the first note. "Train Underground" features sizzling vocals from Floyd, once again driven by the strong, unwavering bass of Patitucci. "Lay My Burden Down" is an energetic gospel tune, getting the crowd involved and showcasing the immense vocal abilities of Floyd. This release will be enjoyed by fans of jazz, blues, and gospel music in the vein of both Duke Ellington and Mahalia Jackson.

-Rodney and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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RadioIndy is pleased to present TAMIR with a GrIndie Award for the CD "’The Way of the Heart’ poetry of Rumi"

RadioIndy is pleased to present TAMIR with a GrIndie Award for the CD "'The Way of the Heart' poetry of Rumi"

"'The Way of the Heart' poetry of Rumi" is a spoken word album by TAMIR, narrator; Amir Vahab, music that brings the insight of the thirteenth century mystical poet back to life. Narrated by the smooth, sultry, and theatrical voice of voiceover artist TAMIR and accompanied by spiritual and befitting backing music by Persian multi-instrumentalist Amir Vahab, this release celebrates Rumi's wisdom on ten penetrable tracks. These stories and poems offer commentaries and teachings on spirituality, divine love, and the mystery of love. "The Way of the Heart" is well-recorded; TAMIR's spoken word delivery is clean and Vahab's instrumentals sound precise and balanced. "Gamble" is a great story about paradox and risk in the game of love, with the inspiring lyric, "Gamble everything for love, if you're a true human being." "Separation" has frantic poetry delivered by TAMIR matched by frantic acoustic instrumental work from Vahab. "Sacrifice" is a poem about a conversation between a chickpea and a chef that comments on the predestination and liveliness of the chickpea. "The Way of the Heart" is an excellent release 800 years in the making, and anyone who marvels at the insightfulness and mysticism of Rumi are going to want to pick "'The Way of the Heart' poetry of Rumi" up.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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RadioIndy is pleased to present Elizabeth Salvatico with a GrIndie Award for the CD "It All Belongs to Him"

RadioIndy is pleased to present Elizabeth Salvatico with a GrIndie Award for the CD "It All Belongs to Him"

"It All Belongs to Him" is the outstanding, eclectic contemporary Christian solo debut from singer/songwriter Elizabeth Salvatico. Salvatico blends her own cultural diversity with the influence she gained from a mission trip to Kenya to craft songs with African and Latin, as well as gospel, blues, jazz, symphonic orchestra, and piano rock qualities. This album also has songs sung in English, Spanish, and in chant form from the Masai of Kenya, though, regardless of language, all of the songs are about glorifying God. Salvatico has an excellent vocal range and takes lead on these songs well, and these recordings also feature some great vocal accompaniment from the Wilmington Chester Mass Choir. "It All Belongs to Him" is well-produced, the vocals and arrangements clean and professional sounding. "The Masai Song" opens up the album with an all-encompassing track that begins with a pleasant chant from the Masai, then introduces rhythmic conga beats that are soon after accompanied by violin and piano, and the three instruments just jam for a while. Salvatico lends her native tongue to the title track, "It All Belongs to Him," and "Your Love (Tu Amor)," which features excellent Latin guitar and piano work as Salvatico praises God for his love, alternating between English and Spanish. All of the other tracks are strictly in English, and have a great piano rock feel to them. "It All Belongs to Him" is a musically and vocally impressive debut from Elizabeth Salvatico, and any fan of eclectic contemporary Christian music should check it out.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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RadioIndy is pleased to present Marsiglia with a GrIndie Award for the CD "A Band In Your Dreams"

RadioIndy is pleased to present Marsiglia with a GrIndie Award for the CD "A Band In Your Dreams"

"A Band In Your Dreams" is the debut album from Pennsylvania indie rock outfit Marsiglia. Marsiglia blends bluesy riffs, blistering guitar solos, toe-tapping drum beats, and unique poppy vocals to create a great college rock sound that fuses together a number of influences. The arrangements are tight, drawing from both classic and modern rock sounds. Similarly, the vocal performance has nice variety to it, and Marsiglia as a whole can sound like Incubus, Rage Against the Machine, and Kings of Leon, as well as an array of classic rock artists. The songs are fast-paced and in-your-face, very creative, with great hooks and catchy lyrics. "A Band In Your Dreams" is well-produced and the instrumentation and vocals sound clean and balanced. "Past the Point" begins with ambience, then slowly builds into a great arrangement with excellent lead and rhythm guitar work, a nice beat, and is lyrical and catchy. "Love of the Game" and the closer, "Heavy Water," stand out as slower paced tracks with more diverse arrangements, inserting the piano and cello, respectively, into the songs to accompany the great, memorable lyrics. With "A Band In Your Dreams," Marsiglia have arrived, though with an album title as immodest as this one, the band itself may not be surprised to hear how good it actually is. Fans of classic and blues rock influenced college rock should definitely look into Marsiglia.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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RadioIndy is pleased to present Fools & Horses with a GrIndie Award for the CD "I Am the Ghost"

RadioIndy is pleased to present Fools & Horses with a GrIndie Award for the CD "I Am the Ghost"

Just one listen to "I Am the Ghost" by the Baltimore based Fools & Horses and you will quickly see what all the buzz surrounding this band is about. Their sound is a highly original blend of classic and modern rock that is polished and radio-ready. The entire album is characterized by strong lead vocals and energetic guitar riffs, coupled with powerful drumming and solid bass lines. The production is raw and simplistic, giving the music a distinct sharpness and edge. The songs are well-written and performed with an enthusiasm and spirit that shines through on each track. "Anna Was the Enemy" is a strong opener, displaying their hard-rocking sound and captivating hooks. "Wide Eyed Wonder" and "Finally Out of My Mind" are also exemplify Fools & Horses' moving lead vocals, spirited guitar work and gifted songwriting. Tracks such as the groove oriented "Selfish" and the acoustic "Maybe I Could" provide depth and variety to the album, showcasing the band's creativity and versatility. "I Am the Ghost" is well worth a listen if you enjoy classic or modern rock, and will have you singing along in no time.

-Rodney and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Life Like Sad Music" by Chancellorpink (Pop Artist from Pennsylvania(PA))

Chancellorpink busts out the John Lennon influences in full on his latest disc, "Life Like Sad Music." Although there are more influences present on this record, it seems that the late Beatle has inspired Chancellorpink (aka Ray McLaughlin) in a big way. Listening to songs like "Dying Dreams Day" and "Walk On Water," evokes the album "Double Fantasy"/late 70's Lennon tone that we have all grown to love. McLaughlin's vocal melodies and low tonality screams of that era and he pulls it off quite well. There is also a strong David Bowie influence, more heard in the music than the singing. For instance, there seems to be some throwbacks to Bowie's "Tin Machine" album, a disc (like this one) that was filled with experimental music sounds. This unique sound can be heard on songs like "Third Time, No Charm." If you are into Lennon's latter work, then you will thoroughly enjoy "Life Like Sad Music."

-Shaun H. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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