Acoustic Rainbow Volume 23

LAUREN SHEEHAN - Two Wings
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ASHRAF - Shatter - Acoustic Version
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CATHIE RYAN - Rough & Rocky
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MICHAEL JOHNATHON - Land of Abraham
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MISTY RIVER - Green Eyes
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MISTY RIVER - Don’t Take Down the Mistletoe
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CLAY JONES - Cold Sheets of Rain
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JESSE GOLDBERG - I Used To Be A Liberal
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KIM ANGELIS - Vallejo’s Vision
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BOUNDARY WATER BOYS with PAT SURFACE - Repo Man
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PETER FELDMANN & THE PEA PATCH QUINTET- John Henry
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CHUCK McCABE - I Miss My Moustache
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RICK LANG - Christmas Every Day of the Year
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VIC SADOT - Broadside Balladeer
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LEW JONES ACT - Spring Saturday
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JOHN MURPHY & THE WOODPICKERS - Whirlwind
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Format: Americana
Artist: Lauren Sheehan
Song: Two Wings
CD: Two Wings
Lauren is the real deal when it comes to that earthy, acoustic roots music of the south. This old spiritual has the rustic feel of country blues but with a feminine touch. The entire album is a timeless collection of acoustic blues and ballads just like this one.
Phone: (503) 224-6729
Email: info@laurensheehanmusic.com
Contact: Ed Carpenter, Wilson River Records, 1812 NW 24th Avenue, Portland, OR 97210

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Ashraf
Song: Shatter – Acoustic Version
CD: Perfect Chaos
Taken from Ashraf’s debut CD which drifts across the fringes of soul, jazz and blues/rock, Shatter was originally recorded with a full band production. This track shows off the Canadian songwriter’s lyrical depth and soulful vocals.
Phone: (416) 567-0360
Email: ashraf.amin@lifestonemusic.com
Contact: Lifestone Music, 95 Crayford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1W 3B5

Format: Folk
Artist: Cathie Ryan
Song: Rough & Rocky
CD: The Farthest Wave
Cathie is truly one of America's greatest Irish singers. Her rendition of this old song fuses the discipline of traditional singing with the toughness of her native Detroit. Highly recommended
Phone: (973) 579-7763
Email: bcason@shanachie.com
Contact: Bill Cason, Shanachie Records, 37 East Clinton St, Newton, NJ 07860

Format: Folk/ Bluegrass Rock
Artist: Michael Johnathon
Song: Land of Abraham Writer: John Van Meter
This song is a statement of peace. Performed, produced, and arranged by folksinger Michael Johnathon, this track features IBMA Dobro Player of the Year Rob Ickes, Andy Leftwich and Daniel Carwile and three childrens choirs singing in Arabic, Hebrew, and English. Look for the new Evening Song album from Michael in early 2006.
Phone: (859) 255-5700
Email: poetusa@aol.com
Contact: PoetMan Records USA, P.O. Box 200, Lexington, KY 40588-0200

Format: AAA/Americana
Artist: Misty River
Song: Green Eyes
CD: Willow
ACOUSTIC RAINBOW DOUBLE SHOT: Here’s a sample from each of two CD releases from this all female quartet. Taken from the band’s second studio album, this rendition of Kate Wolf’s beautiful love song prominently features the band’s trademark harmony.

Format: AAA/Folk/Americana
Artist: Misty River
Song: Don’t Take Down the Mistletoe
CD: Midwinter – Songs of Christmas
Here’s an original love song about the days between Christmas and New Year’s. It comes from the band’s seasonal release of original and traditional favorites featuring their neo-bluegrass sound. Call now for radio servicing for both CD’s.
Phone: (360) 576-7676
Email: carol@mistyriverband.com
Contact: Carol Harley, 1111-B NW 131st Way, Vancouver, WA 98685

Format: Bluegrass
Artist: Clay Jones
Song:Cold Sheets of Rain
CD: Mountain Tradition
This is the first solo project from the guitarist from the bluegrass supergroup Mountain Heart. It’s hard driving bluegrass at its best with Clay on lead vocals and most of Mountain Heart along for the ride.
Phone: (626) 286-8742
Email: ruralrhym@aol.com
Contact: Rural Rhythm Records, 6012 N. Agnes Avenue,Temple City, CA 91780

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Jesse Goldberg
Song: I Used To Be A Liberal
CD: Solid Goldberg
In a country divided into red and blue states, here’s a song that can help us find some common ground…laughter. This licensed lawyer and Nashville songwriter will have you rolling on the floor with this “introspective” look at American politics.
Phone: (877) 999-9975
Email: jessetunes@aol.com
Contact: Kacey Jones, IGO Records, 1100 18th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212

Format: Folk
Artist: Kim Angelis
Song: Vallejo’s Vision
CD: Gypsy’s Odyssey
Fasten your seat belts and get ready for a wild melodic ride. Kim’s virtuoso violin performance is enhanced by a great cast of international musicians. An exotic journey for your listeners and an excellent album!
Phone: (503) 325-8912
Email: greentree@skysong.com
Contact: Josef Gault, Skysong Records, 362 Kensington Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103

Format: Americana
Artist: Boundary Water Boys with Pat Surface
Song: Repo Man
CD: Acoustic Crossroads
Recorded in a wind and solar-powered recording studio in the wilderness of northern Minnesota, this track combines blues, swing, and folk. Featuring songwriter Pat Surface, the song highlights the dynamic fiddling of Eli Bissonett.
Phone: (218) 365-6851
Email: spiritwoodmusic@aol.com
Contact: Pat Surface, Spiritwood Music, P.O. Box 179, Ely, MN 55731

Format: Folk
Artist: Peter Feldmann & The Pea Patch Quintet
Song: John Henry
CD: Grey Cat On The Tennessee Farm
This cut is taken from Peter’s bluegrass tribute to Uncle Dave Macon, the first star of the Grand Ole Opry. The clawhammer-style banjo mixed with traditional bluegrass instruments gives this old folk standard a fresh sound.
Phone: (805) 688-9894
Email: peterf@silcom.com
Contact: Peter Feldmann, Hen Cackle Records, P.O. Box 614, Los Olivos, CA 93441

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Chuck McCabe
Song: I Miss My Moustache
CD: Chicken Dinners
This amusing song reminds us a little of Leon Redbone. The track has a vintage folk/jazz vibe to it with piano, dobro and acoustic guitar. Chuck’s wonderfully wry vocals give the song its character.
Phone: (408) 358-2427
Email: woodshed@verizon.net
Blah Blah Woof Woof Music & Media, 15466 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 109-161, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Format: Bluegrass
Artist: Rick Lang
Song: Christmas Every Day of the Year
CD: The Season of My Heart
Songwriter Rick Lang has 13 original holiday bluegrass-tinged songs graced with dobro, mandolin, banjo, and soaring vocal harmonies. This tune is sure to become a new seasonal favorite. GET YOUR HOLIDAY RADIO SERVICING DONE EARLY!
Phone: (603) 642-5588
Email: rick@haleyannamusic.com
Contact: Rick Lang, Haley Anna Music, PO Box 424, Kingston, NH 03848

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Vic Sadot
Song: Broadside Balladeer
CD: Broadsides & Retrospectives
This song is a tribute to the late folk singer Phil Ochs, a close friend of this Delaware singer/songwriter. It’s an energetic original with a bit of a Cajun twist. It’s well written and a moving salute to one of the great folk troubadours.
Phone: (302) 836-1617
Email: vasyvic@aol.com
Contact: Vic Sadot, Crazy Planet Records, 16 1/2 Verdi Circle, Newark, DE 19702


Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Lew Jones Act
Song: Spring Saturday
CD: The Last Sunset on a Treetop Serenade
Ever wish you could bottle that perfect day in spring? Lew Jones has captured that feeling with this upbeat tune. His catchy melody, sparse production and vocals will remind listeners of the Everly Brothers at their best.
Phone: (503) 255-2315
Email: Lew_Thomas_Jones@hotmail.com
Contact: Lew Jones, 2012 S.E. 87th, Portland, OR 97216

Format: Americana
Artist: John Murphy & The Woodpickers
Song: Whirlwind
CD: Me and Ned Kelly
John Murphy & The Woodpickers serve up a big melting pot of roots music with
this acoustic blues flavored original. Its infectious groove and killer harp blowing is just a taste of the “Australiana” you’ll find on their new CD.
Phone: +61 2 4782 1121
Email: woodpicker@ozemail.com.au
Contact: John Murphy, P.O. Box 113, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia 2782

 

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