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Volume 13 is the
latest Acoustic Rainbow CD Sampler shipped in September 2003 and includes
the following tracks. Click each track for more information on each individual
artist and song.
Ann
Rabson - Love Song (Ode to George)
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Sean
Tyrrell - The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God
TRT: 4:22 INTRO :21 END: cold MEDIUM
OHO
- The Secret
TRT: 3:28 INTRO :18 END: cold UPTEMPO
Storefront
Congregation - Summerfly
TRT: 3:17 INTRO :26 END: cold MEDIUM
Tomi
Fujiyama - Boogie Woogie Yodel
TRT: 4:25 INTRO :17 END: cold FADE
Stephen
Bennett - Little Martha (Stewart)
TRT: 3:27 INSTRUMENTAL END: cold UPTEMPO
Leslie
Ritter and Scott Petito - One Person
TRT: 3:34 INTRO :07 END: cold BALLAD
Stan
Rubens - There Are So Many Fishes In The Sea
TRT: 3:02 INTRO :07 END: cold UPTEMPO
Katrina
Bishop - Good Night For Stars
TRT: 2:34 INTRO :09 END: cold BALLAD
Greg
Klyma - World of Love
TRT: 3:20 INTRO :09 END: cold MEDIUM
Krazy
House - Straight To All Right
TRT: 4:02 INTRO :15 END: cold UPTEMPO
Dave
Wright - Distant Trains
TRT: 3:09 INTRO :20 END: cold MEDIUM
Shakeh
- Once Upon A Time
TRT: 3:45 INTRO :15 END: cold BALLAD
Jack
Cooper - Black Eyed Susie
TRT: 3:39 INTRO :09 END: fade MEDIUM
Track
1
Format: Blues
Artist: Ann Rabson
Song: Love Song (Ode to George)
Songwriter: ©2000/Ann Rabson/Rabelle Music/BMI
As a member of Saffire--The Uppity Blueswomen, Ann Rabson's distinctive
piano playing, clever writing, and convincing vocals have delighted audiences
for years. Love Song (Ode to George) is her playful "husband tribute"that
shows off Ann's witty sense of humor and soulful blues-style piano skills.
CD: Struttin' My Stuff
Phone: (570) 584-4480
Email: bmtallman@aol.com
Contact: Ann Rabson, 165 E. Water Street, Hughesville, PA 17737
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2
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Sean Tyrrell
Song: The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God
Songwriter: ©2002/J. Milton Hayes/S. Tyrrell/Longwalk
Music/MCPS
One of Ireland's finest Troubadours, Sean takes us on
journey into the mythical and exotic world of his homeland. Enhanced by
his graceful melodic mandcello and some driving percussion, the story
in The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God comes alive as we listen to
this enchanting tale of lost love.
CD: Belladonna
Phone: 353-65-707-8063
Email: styrrell@iol.ie
Contact: Sean Tyrrell, Dooneen, Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland
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3
Format: Acoustic Rock
Artist: OHO
Song: The Secret
Songwriter: ©2002/J. P. Graboski/OHO Music/BMI
OHO's The Secret is an artistic masterpiece that interweaves
sophisticated songwriting, altered acoustic guitars, and muscular rhythms
with stunning vocals and state-of-the-art 21st century technology. OHO
is an artist
collective based in Maryland.
CD: Audition
Phone: (410) 744-4551
Email: jay@ohomusic.com
Contact: Jay Graboski, OHO, 1505 Tredegar Avenue, Catonsville,
MD 21228
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4
Format: Progressive Bluegrass
Artist: Storefront Congregation
Song: Summerfly
Songwriter: ©1987/Cheryl Wheeler/Cheryl Wheeler Music/Blue
Gate Music/ASCAP
Storefront Congregation's genre-busting version of Cheryl
Wheeler's Summerfly follows the path pioneered by Alison
Krauss and Nickel Creek. As the O' Brother boom continues, take note of
this emerging progressive bluegrass band from the hills and mountains
where the music all began.
CD: Renaissance
Phone: (859) 979-0363
Email: mthixton@zeus.chapel1.com
Contact: Murrell Thixton, 1408 Fairlane Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
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5
Format: Traditional
Artist: Tomi Fujiyama
Song: Boogie Woogie Yodel
Songwriter: ©1995/C. Jay/Tomi Fujiyama/Jun & Kei
Music Publishers, Inc. In 1964, Japan's Tomi Fujiyama
received a standing ovation on the Grand Ole Opry after she followed a
performance by Johnny Cash. Boogie Woogie Yodel is a self- penned tune
that evokes the true spirit of country music proving that good music transcends
all borders and boundaries.
CD: Lonely Together
Phone: (615) 889-8534
Email: KCShikata@aol.com
Contact: Keishi Shikata, Shikata International, 4921 Leesa Ann
Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076
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6
Format: Instrumental
Artist: Stephen Bennett
Song: Little Martha (Stewart)
Songwriter: ©2001/Stephen Bennett/Greased Pig Publishing/BMI
A master of the both acoustic and harp guitars, this Virginia native is
a world class solo instrumentalist. His skill for playing lightening quick
leads and beautiful melodic passages is a testament to his talent and
passion. Little Martha (Stewart) will become an instant classic with your
listeners.
CD: River
Phone: (804) 642-6974
Email: sb@harpguitar.com
Contact: Stephen Bennett, P.O. Box 703, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
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7
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Leslie Ritter and Scott Petito
Song: One Person
Songwriter: ©2001/Spotted Music & Sound Heals the
Earth/ASCAP
The latest disc from this artful folk/pop duo from New York features delicately
crafted vignettes that overflow with emotion. Leslie's
elegant voice and Scott's incredible instrumental work
blend together seamlessly as displayed here on One Person, a touching
story of enduring love and loss.
CD: Circles In Sand
Phone: (518) 943-0085
Email: spotmuse@aol.com
Contact: Leslie Ritter and Scott Petito, P.O. Box 708, Catskill,
NY 12414
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8
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Stan Rubens
Song: There Are So Many Fishes In The Sea
Songwriter: ©2001/Stan Rubens/Stan Rubens Ent. Inc./ASCAP
Obviously, this is an unusual track for the Acoustic Rainbow. Those of
you with a more lighthearted format will enjoy playing a track from this
Hawaiian songwriter's fourth CD. There Are So Many Fishes
in the Sea showcases Stan's
velvety vocal style...like a cross between Dean Martin and Don Ho. You
have
to hear it to believe it!
CD: Songs for Lovers of the Sea and Exotic Places
Phone: (808) 988-6878
Email: stanrubens@aol.com
Contact: Stan Rubens, P.O. Box 10248, Honolulu, HI 96816
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Track
9
Format: Celtic
Artist: Katrina Bishop
Song: Good Night For Stars
Songwriter: ©2001/Katrina Bishop/Grizelda Records/SOCAN
Canadian Katrina Bishop's Good Night For Stars is an
a acapella ballad that has been described as “a harmonic
feast fueled by grace and passion.†Her song of quiet
power and simple elegance will leave you breathless. It's no
wonder Katrina was the winner of the 2001 Unisong International Song Contest.
CD: Runaway Lane
Phone: (604) 872-0583
Email: info@katrinabishop.com
Contact: Katrina Bishop, 3495 Cambie Street, #299, Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada V5Z 4R3
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Track
10
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Greg Klyma
Song: World of Love
Songwriter: ©2001/Greg Klyma/ASCAP
With everything that's going on in the world today, Greg's
simple message of love overcoming hatred couldn't come
at a better time. World of Love is a sparsely produced track that is melodically
driven and reminiscent of John Lennon's solo work. Greg
is a touring songwriter who resides in New York.
CD: In The Meantime
Phone: (716) 891-4214
Email: gregklyma@hotmail.com
Contact: Greg Klyma, Homemade Pie Productions, P.O. Box 249, Buffalo,
NY 14225
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Track
11
Format: Acoustic Rock
Artist: Krazy House
Song: Straight To All Right
Songwriter: ©2000/Krazy House/SOCAN
It's the Indigo Girls meets REM with a Canadian twist. From the northern
territory of Ontario comes the high octane folk-rock band Krazy House.
The title cut to their latest CD melds three female vocalists with percussion,
acoustic instrumentation, and strong songwriting.
CD: Straight To All Right
Phone: (519) 846-9245
Email: krazyh@sympatico.ca
Contact: Carrie-Lynn Perry, Krazy House, 467 Geddes Street, Elora,
Ontario, Canada N0B 1S0
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Track
12
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Dave Wright
Song: Distant Trains
Songwriter: ©2001/David Wright/Copyright Control/PRS-BMI
England's Dave Wright wants you to board the Roots Train.
The destination...a little south of Americana and just west of folk and
bluegrass. Distant Trains is a well- crafted original that features some
fine pickin' and a catchy melody. Contact Dave today
for the whole CD or to schedule an interview.
CD: Lost In The Wilderness
Phone: 44-117-9423715
Email: 113040.3101@compuserve.com
Contact: Dave Wright, Blue Balloon Records, P.O. Box 743, Bristol,
England BS99 5GU
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Track
13
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Shakeh
Song: Once Upon A Time
Songwriter: ©2001/Shakeh Herbekian/Bobara Music/ASCAP
Pronounced [shah*KAY], this California singer/songwriter has an unusual
name and a remarkable talent. Her voice is both tender and tough while
her lyrics are honest and true. Once Upon A Time is a beautiful ballad
that showcases
the softer side of this compellingly unique and complex artist.
CD: Running
Phone: (310) 559-2002
Email: shakehh@earthlink.net
Contact: Shakeh, Bobara Music, 11693 San Vicente Blvd., #248, Los
Angeles, CA 90049
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Track
14
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Jack Cooper
Song: Black Eyed Susie
Songwriter: ©2001/Jack Cooper/SOCAN
The minute we heard Jack Cooper's Black Eyed Susie,
we were instantly transported to the depths of the Mississippi Delta.
Black Eyed Susie is a tasty acoustic blues shuffle featuring some amazing
slide guitar and Jack's lyrical reverie. A great muti-format
add!
CD: Land of Plenty
Phone: (519) 578-2942
Email: jack@jack-cooper.com
Contact: Jack Cooper, 150 Elmridge Drive, #19B, Kitchener, Ontario,
Canada N2N 1T7
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