Acoustic Rainbow Volume 30

MERLE HAGGARD - Blues Stay Away From Me
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HANS THEESSINK - Katrina
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HUGH MORRISON - MacPherson’s Rant
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MICHAEL JOHNATHON - In The Woods
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TAYLOR BARTON - Rio Grande
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MOUNTAIN HEART - Road That Never Ends
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BAREFOOT NATIVES - Only Wanna Party
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BLACKBERRY RIVER BAND - Meth Blues
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LUKE POWERS - Let the River Keep the Time (For John Hartford)
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BARRY McLOUGHLIN - Christmas Carol
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COURTNEY C. PATTY - London Bridge
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SECOND WIND BANDITS - Oah Rah (Freedom Doesn’t Come Free)
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JAY SEMKO - Redberry
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NOONDAY BLUE - Grandma Caroline
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MATT GRABOSKI - Mad Mardygan
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DAVID STEEN - I Remember Texas
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KENNY HARLAN - Tennessee Wind
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JAMES KRUEGER - Drumming Still
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Format: Americana
Artist: Merle Haggard
Song: Blues Stay Away From Me
CD: The Bluegrass Sessions
This brand new CD explores Merle’s first ever foray into bluegrass music. The production is bare-boned, but vintage Haggard - Great songs and great vocals with some of the best bluegrass musicians in Nashville. Produced by the legendary Ronnie Reno.
Email: rainmakerch at aol.com
Contact: McCoury Music, 1018 17th Avenue South #12, Nashville, TN 37212

Format: Roots/Blues
Artist: Hans Theessink
Song: Katrina
CD: Slow Train
In the wake of the destruction cased by Hurricane Katrina, a lot of great art has been created. This spirited delta blues original is one of the best we’ve heard. It chronicles the story of Katrina with Hans’ masterful blues guitar and soulful voice. A powerful CD.
Email: milica at theessink.com
Contact: Blue Groove, Milica Theessink, Liebhartstalshr. 15, A-1160, Vienna, Austria

Format: Folk
Artist: Hugh Morrison
Song: MacPherson’s Rant
CD: Under a Texas Skye
This Scottish squeezebox player is joined by American folksinger Jed Marum on this traditional song weaving Hugh’s Celtic roots with Jed’s folk influences and banjo playing. Fans of both Celtic and folk will not be disappointed by this brilliantly produced CD.
Email: hugh at hughmorrison.co.uk
Contact: Hugh Morrison, 5823 Dusty Heath Court, Katy, TX 77450

Format: Americana
Artist: Michael Johnathon
Song: In The Woods
CD: Walden: The Earth Song Collection
Celebrate autumn with the first single from the new Walden CD, inspired by the final two days Henry David Thoreau spent in his cabin before leaving Walden Pond. Full album servicing will follow in January targeting Earth Day 2008.
Phone: (859) 255-5700 Email: radio at woodsongs.com
Contact: PoetMan Records, PO Box 200, Lexington, KY 40588

Format: Acoustic Rock
Artist: Taylor Barton
Song: Rio Grande
CD: Vapor
This song merges images of the old west with roots rock and is sure to fit most radio playlists. The track is a real showcase for Taylor’s haunting voice and has a hook that will be in your head for days. The album is deep with many radio friendly songs.
Email: GBlondes at aol.com
Contact: Green Mirror Corporation, PO Box 2263, Amagansett, NY 11930

Format: Bluegrass
Artist: Mountain Heart
Song: Road That Never Ends
CD: Road That Never Ends
One of the most highly awarded bluegrass ensembles ever assembled, this hard drivin’ new single comes from the band’s first-ever live album. The track features new lead vocalist Josh Shilling. This is a wonderful, radio-friendly live recording.
Email: Ruralrhym at aol.com
Contact: Rural Rhythm Records, 6012 N. Agnes Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780

Format: Folk
Artist: Barefoot Natives
Song: Only Wanna Party
CD: Slack Key Circus
Slack key guitar and ukulele define this fun classic from Hawaii's hottest act. This track captures the laid back attitude of the islands. The new CD continues to merge the traditional sounds of Hawaiian music with a contemporary twist.
Email: bk at barefootnatives.com
Contact: Barefoot Natives LLC, PO Box 2911, Wailuku, HI 96793

Format: Americana
Artist: Blackberry River Band
Song: Meth Blues
CD: Santa Fe
Lyrically, this track is in the same spirit of songs like “Folsom County Prison.” The arrangement has a front porch picking vibe with some brilliant banjo and slide guitar work. The CD is ideal for both Americana and folk playlist. Highly recommended.
Email: lmthurman at bellsouth.net
Contact: Aweberry Records, 272 C. Fowler Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Format: Folk
Artist: Luke Powers
Song: Let the River Keep the Time (for John Hartford)
CD: Picture Book
This homage to John Hartford is reminiscence of a picking-party at John’s riverside home in Nashville. This artist and college professor is an outsider who explores Music Row from the gutter. Consider the album to be “working class” Americana.
Email: adam.zero at comcast.net
Contact: Adam Zero, Phoebe Claire Publishing, 293 St. Andrews Drive, Franklin, TN 37069

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Barry McLoughlin
Song: Christmas Carol
CD: Windswept
Yes, the Holidays are quickly approaching. To get in the spirit, here’s an original ballad for the winter season from this Canadian songwriter. The track is a preview of his forthcoming album that will be included with the next Acoustic Rainbow mailing.
Email: info at narrativemusic.ca
Contact: Narrative Music, PO Box 446, Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada, P8T 1A5

Format: Acoustic Rock
Artist: Courtney C. Patty
Song: London Bridge
CD: Silhouette of Me
This award winning songwriter from the West Coast delivers a folk rock original. DJ’s that play artists like Ryan Adams or Shawn Colvin will love this straight up acoustic rocker taken from an EP that features more of Courtney’s heartfelt songs.
Email: ccpmusic at courtneycpatty.com
Contact: CCP Music, PO Box 681, San Carlos, CA 94070

Format: Acoustic Rock
Artist: Second Wind Bandits
Song: Ooh Rah (Freedom Doesn’t Come Free)
CD: Resilient Heart
Here’s a track that deals with the emotional moment of a soldier saying goodbye to one’s family at the time of deployment. The lyrics are well done and transcends the politics of the war. The CD is a treasure trove of radio-ready tracks.
Email: lawmusicman at aol.com
Contact: Big Tent Rock Records, Bill Mulroney, 18100 Highfield Road, Ashton, MD 20861

Format: AAA
Artist: Jay Semko
Song: Redberry
CD: Redberry
Known as the composer for Canada’s most most successful TV series “Due South,” Jay returns to his roots with this alt-country gem. This track, like the rest of his CD, is an intriguing mix of country, folk, rock and Jay’s crafty songwriting.
Email: jaysemko at gmail.com
Contact: Jay Semko, 3 Kirk Crescent, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, S7H 3B1

Format: Acoustic Rock
Artist: Noonday Blue
Song: Grandma Caroline
CD: Noonday Blue
This song is like a ray of sunshine and sure to bring a smile to your face. It was written and sung by Callie Bartos and features Clark Ramirez’s inspired acoustic guitar playing. Call today to get the full CD from this band from North Georgia.
Email: info at noondayblue.com
Contact: Callie Bartos, 2605 Gladstone Terrace, Woodstock, GA 30189

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Matt Graboski
Song: Mad Mardygan
CD: End of the Beginning
Many of you are already familiar with Matt’s work with Martini Henry, highlighted on the last couple of Acoustic Rainbow Samplers. Matt steps out for a solo piece that showcases his innovated guitar style and songwriting. Very adventurous!
Email: SKafrican at yahoo.com
Contact: Matt Graboski, 3650 Sharp Road, Glenwood, MD, 21738

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: David Steen
Song: I Remember Texas
CD: Life
This Georgia songwriter delivers to radio a chilling Americana ballad. The track is well recorded and the production serves as a great backdrop for David’s strong vocals. DJ’s that enjoy country music with an Americana edge will love the record.
Email: DavidSteen at bellsouth.net
Contact: Kimberly Entertainment, 427 Thomas Dorsey Drive, Villa Rica, GA 30180

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Kenny Harlan
Song: Tennessee Wind
CD: Waiting for You
Kenny’s philosophy for songwriting is to keep things simple. His songs, like this ballad, encompass chords you can play and choruses you can sing. This cut features the light touch of the mandolin. The CD is perfect for Americana radio.
Email: vialaentrada at comcast.net
Contact: Kenny or Rosemary Harlan, PO Box 158216, Nashville, TN 37215-8216

Format: Folk
Artist: James Krueger
Song: Drumming Still
CD: Live in Denver, NY
James uses his rural mountain hometown as inspiration for many of his songs. This track’s organic acoustic arrangement reflects the mystery and beauty of nature. The CD was recorded live and is full of radio-friendly tracks.
Email: james at ajameskrueger.com
Contact: Contemporary Acoustic, PO Box 3129, Kingston, NY 12402-3129