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A CAPPELLA Artist: Cartoon Johnny Title: Power Up! Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Kieran Daly Released: May 2008 Website: www.cartoonjohnny.com The Washington Post called it "the work of a group at the top of its game, with the vocal power and precision that come from years of harmonizing together." BIG BAND/SWING Artist: Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra Title: Eastern Standard Time Record Co: H & N Cover designer: Oasis Released: Mar 2008 Website: alanbaylock.com This is 2nd release by the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra. It has been very well-received and spent 16 weeks on the JazzWeek national jazz radio top-40 list, including several weeks in the top-10. Artist: The Brooks Tegler Big Band Title: That's It! Record Co: MNG Cover designer: Elizabeth VanBuskirk/EVDesign Released: Dec 2007 Website: http://www.capitalcombinations.com Artist: Mike Surratt & The ECB (Eclectic Coalition Band) Title: "Stuff We Do" Record Co: Eclectic Coalition Records Cover designer: www.houseofautumn.com Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.swingiscool.com Yes, we play swing and also a lot of other Ballroom Dance Styles. Cha-Cha, Mambo, Tango, and other influences are featured on this recording. Speaking of featured -- Alan Jones a long time area Sax/Clarinet player is a member of this band. Alan recently joined WAMA and has performed with countless groups in the DC/Baltimore. BLUEGRASS Artist: Corbett, Chrisman & Tice Title: Corbett, Chrisman & Tice Record Co: Patuxent Cover designer: iNtune Graphics Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.pxrec.com Corbett, Chrisman and Tice – exemplars of a vibrant new sound--unclassifiable, unchained, and undeniably exceptional. If you're a musician, this production will make you wish you were part of the action. If you're a music fan, Corbett, Chrisman and Tice promises wrap- around satisfaction. Artist: The Country Gentlemen Reunion Band Title: Adcock, Gaudreau, Waller, & Gray Record Co: RadioTherapy Records RTR-CD-001 Cover designer: Richard Dress Released: Apr 2008 Website: www.countrygentlemenreunionband.com Three pioneers who created the Washington sound of bluegrass as the Country Gentlemen unite with the current leader to create a new recording with the exitement of the classic Gents. Artist: Dead Men's Hollow Title: Death Must be a Woman Record Co: Acoustic Americana Cover designer: Marcy Cochran Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.deadmenshollow.com This Wammie-winning group's third CD weaves together original songs of love, war, and loss using the instrumentation and harmonies of modern bluegrass & all while telling the story of our nation's capital from its earliest founding to modern day. Artist: Gary Ferguson & Friends Title: Live at Podunk Record Co: Patuxent Cover designer: Emory Lester Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.pxrec.com Gary Ferguson plays guitar and sings lead. Gary’s distinctive vocals shine in his heartfelt songs, with a delivery that’s both expressive and soulful. with Mike Auldridge, Gail Wade, Ron Stewart, Emory Lester, Kene Hyatt & Marc Roy Artist: Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein Title: 2:10 Train Record Co: Rebel Records Cover designer: Don Bailey Released: Mar 2008 Website: www.jimmyandmoondi.com Intimate and incredible acoustic duo who toured with Emmylou Harris to support the album. Artist: Gold Heart Title: Never Let Go Record Co: Gold Heart Cover designer: Cameron Powell/Gold Heart Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.goldheartbluegrass.com Gold Heart is interested in participating. Please send us more info asap! Thank you. BLUES/TRADITIONAL R&B Artist: Billy Hancock Title: Out Of The Darkness Record Co: Turkey Mountain Records Cover designer: Sue Wrbican Released: Apr 2008 Website: www.myspace.com/billyhancockmusic Artist: Kyonte Title: Body Shop Record Co: Diamond Management and Hilhouse LLC Cover designer: Kyonte and Hil Whitfield Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.kyonte.com Artist: Lisa Lim Title: Crazy Feelin' This Way Record Co: Lim's Music Cover designer: Allison Sisson Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.myspace.com/lisalim Artist: Miriamm Title: Road of Peace Record Co: JasMar Entertainment Cover designer: Papillion Photography and Graphics Released: May 2008 Website: www.miriamm.com A wonderful blend of poetic lyrics, funky tracks and Miriamm's undeniably beautiful voice. Old School Funk...New School Fierce!! Artist: Tom Principato Title: Raising The Roof! Record Co: Powerhouse Records Cover designer: Tom Specht Released: Mar 2008 Website: tomprincipato.com pay attention Artist: Jeff Silberberg / Crosswind Solo Title: Welcome to my CD! Record Co: None Cover designer: Jeffrey L. Silberberg Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.crosswindmusic.com Artist: The Velons Title: The Velons & Their Divas Record Co: CD Cover designer: Lawrence Berry Released: Oct 2007 Website: velons@verizon.net CABERET/MUSICAL THEATER CHILDREN'S MUSIC Artist: Eliza Newlin Carney Title: Love Flows Down Record Co: Self (Eliza Newlin Carney) Cover designer: Eliza Newlin Carney Released: Jan 2008 Website: www.cdbaby.com/cd/encarney I do not have my own web site. The CD is available through www.cdbaby.com. This is the web site I listed. Thanks. Artist: London Philharmonic Orchestra, Stephen Simon, conductor Title: The Story of Swan Lake Record Co: Maestro Classics/Magic Maestro Music Cover designer: Anna Vojtech Released: Jun 2008 Website: www.maestroclassics.com Tchaikovsky's ballet score with narration; additional tracks include biography of Tchaikovsky, what to listen for in the music by the conductor, a sing-along to the main theme, and a heavy metal version of the theme with internationally acclaimed guitarist Joe Stump.24-page program book with information and activities included. CHORAL Artist: The Choral Arts Society of Washington Title: Voices[ A Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Record Co: The Choral Arts Society of Washington Cover designer: Dalmatian Press Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.choralarts.org Some 40 years after his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is honored through the powerful music on this recording. The Choral Arts Society of Washington's Annual Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorates King’s life and his role in the Civil Rights movement. The "Voices" CD is a compilation of the finest performances by local artists from these concerts, which add musical and visual reality to King’s message that we are all brothers and sisters. CLASSICAL Artist: H. Lee Brewster, Violin Title: Pierre Rode 24 Caprices for Solo Violin Record Co: H. Lee Brewster Cover designer: Heidi Galvin Released: Jun 2008 Website: www.leebrewster.com I am in the Washington DC area and wanted to let you know about my solo debut CD Artist: Noah Getz Title: Crosscurrents Record Co: Albany Records Cover designer: Pavle Krnjaic Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.noahgetz.com The mixture of jazz and classical music has been a source of inspiration to composers throughout the twentieth century. Crosscurrents explores the mixture of these two genres from the classical perspective resulting in a diverse exploration of saxophone repertoire. Artist: Angela Knight Title: Giubileo Record Co: knightmusic Cover designer: disc makers Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.angelaknightmusic.com Award winning "Giubileo" is an uplifting new show and CD recording of soaring coloratura soprano vocal lines over richly textured, vibrant and contemporary ,musical arrangements,featuring eight new melodies. Since the premier in Oct 2007 "Giubileo" has won 2 major competitions. One out of Frankfurt Germany and Hollywood Ca.where is took a gold medal. "Giubileo" has travelled to China,where it was presented for the Prime Minister, Italy and numerous U.S. cities. Artist: Phil Mathieu Title: Chamber Music with Guitar Record Co: Mathieu Music Cover designer: Pixi Design Released: Aug 2008 Website: mathieumusic.com Presented here is a modern collection of distinctive trio and quartet arrangements featuring, guitar, flute, cello and viola. Works by Piazzolla, Faure, Albeniz, De Falla and Beethoven. Produced by Marco Delmar and Phil Mathieu. Artist: Jonathan Newmark Title: Jonathan Newmarak[ Trios & Duos-Chamber Music 1993-2001 Record Co: Music Unlimited Cover designer: Howell, Liberatore & Wickham Released: Sep 2008 Website: jamesbazen.net/jonathannewmark.html Evocative, haunting chamber music for duos and trios that include a French horn, oboe, 2 bassoons, a violin, viola, cello and piano. COUNTRY Artist: Den Hollinden Title: Blacksburg Record Co: Denuine Cover designer: Den Hollinden Released: Apr 2008 Website: http://DenTunes.com/blacksburg/ Virginia Tech tribute released to distribution on the tragedy’s 1-year anniversary. Available on iTunes/digital retail June 2008. Radio/streaming for WAMMY consideration by Airplay Direct http://www.airplaydirect.com/DenHollinden Artist: Honky Tonk Confidential Title: Fort Worth-Dallas Record Co: Too Many Dogs Music Cover designer: D. Quinn Released: Sep 2008 Written by Diana Quinn,Bob Schieffer, and Mike Woods, Fort-Worth Dallas has been getting regional and national attention - listen to it at http://www.myspace.com/honkytonkconfidential Artist: Jeff Miller Title: Time Ticks By Record Co: Jeff Miller Music Cover designer: Mike macammon Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.JeffMillerCountry.com Excited to Be A part of wama! Artist: Jeff Miller Title: Meant to Be Record Co: Colt Records Cover designer: Micheal Mcammon Released: Aug 2008 Website: www.JeffMillercountry.com Jeff Miller has entered The music row charts with his new hit single meant to be check it out at www.JeffMillercountry.com and his new video!! Artist: Steve Palmer Title: No Looking Back Record Co: Arythmia Records Cover designer: Sunburst with Me and My Guitar Released: Oct 2007 Website: stevepalmermusic.com I am a Washington area singer/songwriter with two cds released. "Stuck In A U'Haul" was produced by Jim Ebert with top area studio musicians including Mike Ault on Guitar. "No Looking Back" is a solo cd with Steve on guitar and vocals. Artist: Steve Palmer Title: Stuck In A U'Haul Record Co: Arythmia Records Cover designer: U'Haul Truck With Guitar Released: Oct 2007 Website: stevepalmermusic.com I am a Washington area singer/songwriter with two cds released. "Stuck In A U'Haul" was produced by Jim Ebert with top area studio musicians including Mike Ault on Guitar. "No Looking Back" is a solo cd with guitar and vocals. Artist: Jerry Joe Reno and the River City Outlaws Title: These Old Tracks Record Co: Bad Influence Cover designer: Lisa Surratt Released: Aug 2008 Website: www.jerryjoereno.com Excellent train and pain video from an up-and-coming country artist. Artist: Jerry Joe Reno and the River City Outlaws Title: Jerry Joe Reno and the River City Outlaws Record Co: Rebel Records Cover designer: Jerry Joe Reno Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.jerryjoereno.com The album offers a great combination of country, bluegrass, and early rock with solid production and songwriting. ELECTRONICA FOLK -CONTEMPORARY Artist: Maureen Andary Title: Nostalgia Record Co: n/a Cover designer: Maureen Andary Released: Jun 2008 Website: www.sonicbids.com/maureenmusic The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities awarded Maureen a grant to produce her debut album "Nostalgia". This October She represents DC as a finalist in the Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. Maureen wrote, performed, recorded and audio engineered "Nostalgia". Artist: Laura Baron Title: Scenes From The Avenue Record Co: self release/Electric Goddess Music Cover designer: Photo: Michael J Stewart, Graphics: Doug Haverty Released: May 2008 Website: www.laurabaronmusic.com Combines lush vocals, soft jazz, earthy blues, contemporary folk rhythms. Produced by Bobby Read. Track "Winter Don't Own Me" won a Gold award in the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. "…her voice is delicate, reed-thin, pleading, vulnerable -- breathtakingly beautiful".-Frederick News Post Artist: Carol Boyd Leon Title: By George, It's Washington! Record Co: Chai Notes Publications Cover designer: Carol Boyd Leon Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.carolboydleon.com This anthem for DC was released as single along with a performance track and piano/vocal sheet music. Best fit category is "patriotic with a touch of whimsy." Artist: Chapter Three Title: Synopsis Record Co: self release Cover designer: Rick Callender Released: Nov 2007 Website: http://myspace.com/chapterthreemusic Features a variety musical styles and lush vocal harmonies. Michelle Murray, Andrew Coupe and Rick Callender on vocals and guitar; Andrew and Rick on percussion and Richard Love on bass. Produced by Chapter Three and Richard Love; engineered by Andrew Coupe. Artist: Carey Creed Title: Peace of Wild Things Record Co: rel. by Azalea City Recordings. prod. by Angel Toes Music, LLC Cover designer: Ruthie Logsdon of Pixidesign Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.careycreed.com The Post wrote "Creed has a lovely voice...as warm as it is naturally tuneful." The CD charted in the Top 20 for two months on an internat'l. folk DJ listserve, and features local luminaries. Co-produced by Jody Marshall/Carey. Artist: Miché Fambro Title: Café Vignettes Record Co: Musician/Artist Cover designer: Self Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.miche.com Miché Fambro offers an exceptional CD with powerful stories and incredible vocals that combine acoustic, alternative, folk and funk music with his unique sound. Artist: Sharon Freedman Gruber; Roger Dale; Jeff Gruber; Dick Smith; Greg 'Storm' Title: Next Stop: Silver Spring Record Co: Silver Spring Media Arts, Inc. Cover designer: Ken England Released: Mar 2008 Website: silverspringtrain.org Soundtrack for local PBS documentary about the Silver Spring B&O railroad station; original score features songs written expressly for the film by regional songwriters in folk, rock, jazz, and swing styles, performed by musicians from the greater DC area. Artist: Lori Kelley Title: Be The Missing Peace Record Co: single Cover designer: Brian Kelley Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.myspace.com/lorikelley This is a single produced by Eric Weinberg with Cletus Kennelly on backing vocals. Artist: Andrew McKnight Title: Something Worth Standing For Record Co: Falling Mountain Music Cover designer: Oasis Duplication Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.andrewmcknight.net Top 12 DIY, Sept/Oct 08 Performing Songwriter; Spanning haunting blues, feisty anthems, rustic folk, and a bit of swing, the stellar songcraft, vocals & acoustic/electric guitar work "adds up to one fine album” (Muse's Muse) Artist: Thomas Roue & So Called Friends Title: "Route 30" Record Co: self release Cover designer: Thomas Roue Released: Mar 2008 Website: www.thomasroue.com Artist: Lisa Taylor Title: True North Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Pixi Designs Released: Mar 2008 Website: www.LisaTaylorMusic.com No fancy BS about me "the artist" here - just the reality that Marco Delmar of the fabulous Recording Arts Studio helped me put a great band and sound together on these tunes I wrote.- It's the best CD I've made to date and people seem to really like it when they hear it. You can take an Audio Tour of the CD on my myspace page -www.myspace/lisataylorsongs and pick up free downloads. Artist: We're About 9 Title: Paperdust :: Stardust Record Co: We're About 9 Cover designer: Brian Gundersdorf Released: Jan 2008 Website: http://www.wa9.org/ Paperdust :: Stardust is simply a masterpiece of writing, harmony, personality, performance and originality ! We're About 9 is Brian Gundersdorf, Katie Graybeal, and Pat Klink. FOLK -TRADITIONAL Artist: Loralyn Coles Title: Blue Moonlight Record Co: self release Cover designer: Suzanne Ives Released: Mar 2008 Website: www.loralyn.net Inspired by other places, other times, Loralyn's debut CD is a mix of Traditional and Contemporary Folk, with the Traditional-style songs getting the most radio airplay. Produced by Marco Delmar, mastered by Bill Wolf, with a host of wonderful musicians: Jon Carroll, Fred Lieder, Robert Spates, Dave Van Allen, David Kitchen, Nick Smiley, Suzanne Ives, Larry Benade, Don Bridges, Kevin Cordt, Marco Delmar, Brian Goddard, Ray Yrure Artist: Steve Hung Title: Geetar Record Co: record Cover designer: Laurie Pace Released: Jul 2008 Website: www.sonicbids.com/SteveHung Steve’s debut album features everything from gritty blues, wailing harmonica shuffles, ornamented folk finger-playing, to screeching slide guitars. The guitarwork is skillfully crafted and layered, while at the same time maintaining a universal sound. Artist: Jo Morrison Title: Flights of Fantasy Record Co: Triharpskel Productions Cover designer: Shawn Lockhart/Jo Morrison Released: Mar 2008 Website: http://www.triharpskel.com/cd-Flights.html Original Celtic harp music inspired by Scotland, the Northern Lights, mountains, waterfalls, and dancing bison. This recording features Celtic harp, electric harp, and piano. Three tracks feature Port Righ, where the harp is joined by concertina and shuttle pipes. Artist: Peat & Barley Title: Silver Lining Record Co: Peat & Barley Cover designer: Deborah Brower Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.PeatAndBarley.com Like fine Scotch whisky, Peat & Barley's music is complex, inviting and always goes down smooth. Their stylish arrangements of Celtic tunes on hammered dulcimer and fiddle draw you into the flow of the music in a centering and refreshing way. GO GO GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL Artist: Polly Edmonds Baldridge Title: Christ Is All To Me Record Co: Independent label Cover designer: Antkowiak Design Group Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.pollyedmonds.com Daughter/father duo breath new life into favorite hymns and sacred songs. Rich with classical overtones and wonderful improvised settings, the voice and piano achieve real synergy in this inspired recording. Artist: carmencalhoun/seven Title: life Record Co: sevenentgroup@aol.com Cover designer: picture of family and friends Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.carmencalhoun.com this is a cd dvd project that u will enjoy Artist: Joe L Davessel and Melodic Title: Lock n Load Record Co: Daas Wuz Up Ent Cover designer: Lisa Missenda Released: Jul 2008 Website: www.myspace.com/joeldavessel Great Gospel song that has renewed lives and souls Artist: Lisa Fenstermacher Title: Pivot Record Co: Abundant Springs, Inc. Cover designer: Deborah Sauri Released: May 2008 Website: www.lisafenstermacher.com This album is very out of the box in terms of Gospel/Inspirational. It is Contemporary Christian Rock/Pop/Inspirational/latin. but I am nevertheless a Contemporary Christian Artist and have received two Wammie nominations in the past under the Gospel/Inspirational category. Therefore, I am submitting this new release under the Gospel/Insp. category. Artist: Cliff Paris Title: You Invented Forever Record Co: Cliff Lake Records Cover designer: Cliff Paris Released: May 2008 Website: www.CliffParis.com This is a single song. Artist: Straight On Red Title: Straight On Red Record Co: Notlaw Music Cover designer: Faithdesigns Released: Mar 2008 Website: www.notlaw.com "Great songs, great production. SOR Kicks!!!"- LB "Outstanding!! Really liked the songs, their message, and the remake of Van Morrison's song. Great job!" Al W. JAZZ Artist: Meg Baker Title: Red Jacket Road Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Blue House Productions and Pixidesign Released: Jun 2008 Website: www.megbaker.com Piano compositions rich with lyrical motifs and chord play, a tasteful blend that is both introspective and whimsical. Ensemble pieces feature Frank Russo (drums), Amy Shook (bass), Seth Kibel (saxophone, clarinet), Joseph Cunliffe (flute), Alexander Mitchell (mandolin), and Jeff Gruber (guitar). Artist: Larry Brown/The Larry Brown Trio Title: Peace Record Co: Lush Life Records Cover designer: Kevin Brown Released: Jan 2008 Website: http://www.larrybrownjazz.com Great "straight-ahead" jazz, reminiscent of the Bill Evans Trio recordings, as well as Oscar Peterson and Vince Guaraldi Trios. Features Larry Brown (piano), Kent Miller (bass) and Greg Holloway (drums). Tunes from Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Kenny Werner, Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, and Horace Silver. Artist: Eric Byrd Trio + 4 Title: Brother Ray Record Co: Foxhaven Records Cover designer: Steven Parke Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.ericbyrd.com a tribute to the music of Ray Charles, this disc features some of the best talent in the DC area performing - not imitating - some of Ray's jazz charts. Artist: Yusef Chisholm/Common Knowledge Title: Well Kept Secret Record Co: Common Knowledge Cover designer: Discmakers Released: Jul 2008 Website: http://www.myspace.com/yusefchisholmcommonknowledge A native of Washington, DC, Yusef Chisholm is one of the most innovative and stylistic bassists in traditional and contemporary music. He released his debut CD - Well Kept Secret - that contains music for the mind, body and spirit. Artist: Cold Spring Jazz Quartet Title: Urban Pastoral Record Co: Little Star Records Cover designer: Josephine Bergin Design Released: Jun 2008 Website: http://www.coldspringjazz.com Artist: Vince Chapman Title: Self Portrait Record Co: None Cover designer: Disc Makers Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.chapmuzic.com Smooth jazz with the perfect blend of classic soul and r&b. Moving melodies laced with lyrics you can feel. Artist: Federal Jazz Commission Title: Home Record Co: FJC Cover designer: Marty Frankel Released: Jun 2008 Website: http://home.comcast.net/~fedjazz/index.htm The "Feds" had long been a favorite of traditional jazz lovers. This CD was released on the last night of their 27-year gig at Colonel Brooks Tavern in D.C. It was recorded live at the Tavern. Artist: Ray Jozwiak Title: FOR THE RIDE Record Co: independent Cover designer: Ray Jozwiak Released: Jul 2008 Website: http://www.rayjozwiak.com A collection of instrumental musical scenic overlooks on solo piano and piano- based ensembles. Baltimore Magazine says, ". . . an offbeat, idiosynchratic style that makes tunes suach as JOYRIDE and MONDAY so enjoyable." Artist: Carl Filipiak and the Jimi Jazz Band Title: I Got Your Mantra Record Co: Art of Life Records Cover designer: Paul G. Kohler Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.artofliferecords.com Dedicated to Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles and the spirit of the 60's, "I Got Your Mantra" also features drummer Dennis Chambers. Artist: Rob Maletick Title: Back Home Record Co: C.A.R. Productions Cover designer: Disc Makers Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.RobMaletick.com This is Rob's most creative recording to date. Working between his studio in Leesburg and also in Nashville, he has created a project with the groove of D.C.and the clarity heard in Nashville recordings. Artist: NovaZanz Title: Night Walk Record Co: NovaZanz Cover designer: Maria "Pete" Durgan / Oasis Released: Jan 2008 Website: www.novazanz.com If you could like sultry vocals accompanied by guitar work that feels like Joao Gilberto with lots of Django and a little Joe Pass, plus lively percussion you'll really like this CD. Originals, swing classics and more. Artist: The Oscillators Title: Beat Tectonics Record Co: Bossa Beats Cover designer: Matt Rippetoe Released: Sep 2008 Website: http://www.myspace.com/oscillatorsdc Artist: Ericka Ovette & Ruby Hayes Title: Sassy & Bessie Record Co: Patuxent Cover designer: inTune Graphics Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.pxrec.com Ericka Ovette & Ruby Hayes perform the songs of Sarah Vaughn & Bessis Smith. Jerry Allen - piano and all arrangements, Chuck Redd - drums, Michael Bowie - bass, Herb Smith - saxophone, flute and clarinet, Kenny Rittenhouse - trumpet, Paul Pieper - guitar Artist: Jeremy Scott Ragsdale Title: Jeremy Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Oasis CD Manufacturing Released: Mar 2008 Website: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jeremyscottragsdale This is the 2008 debut release of jazz singer Jeremy Scott Ragsdale. This hard-hitting big band record features arrangements by Scott Ragsdale (Jeremy's father and former head arranger for the US Navy Band). Artist: Bobbe Shore Title: For So Long Record Co: self produced Cover designer: Greg Kalamar Released: Sep 2008 Website: bobbeshore.com Twelve Standards and Blues tunes, including two originals[ Title track "For So Long" (ballad), and "Chino Blues"(shuffle), backed by a solid quartet[ (John Cocuzzi, Steve Novosel, Bruce Swaim, Frank Russo), the perfect backdrop for these vocals from Bobbe Shore. Artist: Al Williams III Title: Heart Song Record Co: First Step Records Cover designer: Dianne McFadden/Al Williams/Mary Davis/Oasis Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.alwilliamsmusic.com Al Williams' best CD yet. Features producer/singer, John Stoddart,Spyro Gyra's Tom Schuman and Scott Ambush, singer,Ron Gutirrez. There are great tunes,great performances and a "killer mix" from L.A.'s Dave Rideau. Great international reviews. LATIN Artist: Alejandro Alegria Title: Cuesta Arriba Record Co: El Arca Records Cover designer: El Arca Records Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.alejandroalegria.com The site is still in construction and the CD will be available before the 1 of october. Artist: Demente Title: Demente - Con Un Flow Profundo Record Co: Deep Flow Music Cover designer: Hez Released: Jun 2008 Website: http://www.myspace.com/dementemusic Artist: Ferna Title: Arrebol Record Co: Indie Cover designer: Ferna Released: Aug 2008 Website: http://cdbaby.com/cd/ferna2 This album compiles songs from different years and styles in the Fernando Osorio Zumaran song writing process. But even so, the recurrent themes are love, awe, thirst for justice and meaning, and joy. The influence in Ferna’s music comes from The Beatles, Silvio Rodríguez, Los Angeles Negros, Kiri Escobar, Duncan Dhu, Víctor Heredia, Leo Dan and the garage band next door that keeps the artist from sleeping at night. Artist: QuinTango Title: Triunfal Record Co: Oasis Cover designer: jorge kruger Released: May 2008 Website: www.quintango.com QuinTango’s fifth CD includes chamber music arrangements by Buenos Aires old-timers Osvaldo Berlinghieri and Mauricio Marcelli and two of Astor Piazzolla’s most sucessful compositions, the haunting “Balada para un loco” and “Otoño Porteño” from the Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Artist: Jaime Andres Salazar Title: La Situacion Record Co: Palenke Music Co. Cover designer: Jimena Amaral Released: Mar 2008 Website: http://palenkemusic.com Gato + the Palenke Music Co. is a DC area 7 member band with a distinctive sound.This ensemble presents “La Situación” It is an elaborated upbeat blend of diverse Latin American rhythms and Rock Sounds with positive song lyrics.Strings and percussion are the only instruments relied on throughout the album. RAP/HIP HOP Artist: Christylez Bacon Title: Advanced Artistry Record Co: Park Triangle/Christylez Production LLC Cover designer: Gemal Woods/Christylez Bacon Released: Mar 2008 Website: www.christylez.com Artist: *contore* Title: 1 mo time Record Co: littlejohn music Cover designer: n/a Released: Apr 2008 Website: www.imeem.com/contore This is the best female rapper out of the dc area, trust me. Record deal bound! Artist: Cristopolis Title: Reggaeton Vs. Hip-Hop Record Co: DC VISIONS Cover designer: Media 644 Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.cristopolis.com Artist: Cristopolis Title: Think Record Co: DC Visions, Inc. Cover designer: Media 644 Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.cristopolis.com Thank you for considering my project for the Hip-Hop Wammie! I am a Tri-lingual rapper who is pioneering the field of personal development through Hip-Hop. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Best regards. Artist: D en' D Productions feat. DJ Kool Title: Where You From Record Co: D en'D Productions Cover designer: D en'D Productions Released: Jun 2008 Website: www.myspace.com/dendproductions Great song with the legendary DJ Kool. Artist: Darngood of Den'D Productions Title: The Flyest In The Game Record Co: D en'D Productions Cover designer: D en'D Productions Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.myspace.com/dendproductions One of the best projects released this year in Hip Hop Music. Artist: joe L Davessel and Melodic Title: Lock and load Record Co: Daas Wuz Up Ent Cover designer: Lisa Missenda Released: Jul 2008 Website: http://www.myspace.com/joeldavessel This song is inspirational and clean. This is the type of music that our children need for the next generation Artist: joe L Davessel and Melodic Title: DC We Demand A Vote Record Co: Daas Wuz Up Ent Cover designer: Lissa Missenda Released: Aug 2008 Website: www.dcvote.org This is the greatest video created lobbying for dc voting rights. Cleverly written and displayed on video Artist: Kokayi Title: MAss Instructions Record Co: PHO 13 Music Cover designer: Kokayi Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.kokayi202.com Kokayi is 1/3 of international hip hop group Opus Akoben, this is his first solo effort for his own label PHO13 Music. Artist: billyd.littlejohn Title: blak platinum beatz vol.1 Record Co: littlejohn music Cover designer: n/a Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.littlejohnmusic.vpweb.com this is original hip-hop instrumentals from billy d.littlejohn aka DJ BLAK Artist: Pain18./Strate Gs Title: PainPills.com mixtape vol2 Record Co: StrateGs Productions Cover designer: yes Released: Nov 2007 Website: strateGs at myspace.com go to the email strate.blood@yahoo.com on www.myspace.com right now i am workin solo at the moment this is pain187 get at me REGGAE ROCK - MODERN Artist: Black Widow USA Title: SOLDIERS FROM HELL Record Co: Black Widow Roxx Cover designer: ArtComp Released: Jan 2008 Website: http://www.BlackWidowMetal.com HEAVY METAL HITS WAMA! Female-fronted PowerMetal band's second full release. Got Metal? Artist: Fools & Horses Title: "I Am The Ghost" Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Ben Youngs Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.foolsandhorses.net 13 song CD, released Sept.11, produced by Scott Spelbring. Prior to the release, track 2 "Selfish' was the first track on US Cellular Compilation at SUMMERFEST. Fools & Horses are this year's Wammie Winners "Modern Rock", "Fan Favorite" , "Artist Website" Artist: Gaslight Society Title: Gaslight Society Record Co: BMS Records Cover designer: Ellen Arnold Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.gaslightsociety.com Gaslight Society, a new local garage rock/blues band, is releasing their first album on Sept. 20. It consists of six original songs, along with a unique, feedback-drenched version of Charley Patton's classic blues "O Death." Artist: Honeychuck Title: It's Not You, It's Me Record Co: Honeychuck Cover designer: Debra Guy Released: Dec 2007 Website: http://www.honeychuck.com Artist: Margot MacDonald Title: Christmas Record Co: Illumina Records Cover designer: Illumina Design Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.MargotMacDonald.com Benefit CD for Ground Control’s Drunk Driving Prevention campaign. Includes the original song, Never Again, co-written by Margot and the CD’s producer, Jon Carroll. www.margotchristmas.illuminarecords.com Artist: No Compromise Title: This Could Be You Record Co: N/A Cover designer: Alicia Peters Released: Mar 2008 Website: www.nocorock.com 'This Could be You' uses the band's personal struggles as fuel for a bonfire that illuminates their talents. The dark, more serious subject matter excites, rather than invokes pity, and recalls Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, and the other 90's rock that influenced NoCo. Serious production values and layered tracks compliment NoCo's edgier approach. Not just another rock album, the arrangements of strings and other orchestral elements lend an epic feel that will send shudders down your spine. Artist: Alex Rhoads Title: Room to Breathe Record Co: N/A Cover designer: Alex Rhoads Released: Jan 2008 Website: www.alexrhoads.com In a world of manufactured music, it is refreshing to come across a young artist with genuine talent. In addition to writing melodious and meaningful songs, Alex Rhoads shows promise with her outstanding guitar work and vocal ability. Artist: SOL Title: Freedom Record Co: Satori Rrecordings Cover designer: Satori Productions Released: Jul 2008 Website: www.Sol-Roots.com Funk, roots Reggae, deep Blues, & psychedelic Rock. Sol is known for his work with blues & roots pioneers of Music Maker, many whose work inspired the beginnings of rock n roll. This CD showcases SCB's unique blend of styles and talented musicians. Artist: Wait til Friday Title: Wait til Friday EP Record Co: Wait til Friday Cover designer: Matt Boerum Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.myspace.com/waittilfriday Produced by Mike Harvey & co-produced by Matt Boerum at Actiondale. The single "Perfect Enemy" aired/airs on DC101, 93.5FM & internet radio. “These songs are masterpieces…a full-fledged rock and roll serenade and stirring drive to the soul.” – Joel Ney/The Ticker Artist: Ros Wilting Title: Ros Wilting Record Co: Sound Shed Studios Cover designer: Sconey Island Baby Released: May 2008 Website: www.myspace.com/roswilting Ros Wilting is guitar driven adult-indie-altpop-rock with intriguing lyrics and refreshing melodies-uplifting and depressing at the same time! ROCK - POP Artist: Kim Albert & Chris Nikpora Title: Life's Mystery Record Co: record Cover designer: 321 Agency Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.sidefxband.net Artist: Janna Audey Title: The Human Race Record Co: Recorded at Art of Music Studios Cover designer: Amanda Farrar Released: Jul 2008 Website: http://www.jannaaudey.com Songs about the paradoxical nature of life, starting out slow, building with intensity throughout. This CD showcases the depth of Janna's songwriting, as well as her vocal and musical diversity. Artist: Jon Carroll & Love Returns Title: Live Returns Record Co: Azalea City Recordings (ACCD 0801) Cover designer: Rex Poole-Rex Media Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.joncarroll.com Live in Concert Double CD Package of Jon Carroll & Love Returns from The Barns at Wolf Trap Artist: Willy Catt Title: Disconnected Record Co: independent Cover designer: John trupp Released: Aug 2008 Website: www.willycatt.com This CD has a song currently at #15 on the adult/contemporary charts. Artist: ellen cherry Title: heart like a lion Record Co: Wrong Size Shoes Cover designer: Kristin Putchinski/Photo by Rich Riggins Released: Jan 2008 Website: www.ellencherry.com "heart like a lion" showcases Baltimore musician ellen cherry's amazing ability to combine pathos and humor in dealing with the Usual Suspects of Love, Loss and Despair. Her best yet! Artist: Cravin' Dogs Title: Live at the Black Cat Record Co: Preash Cover designer: Kittner Design Released: Jan 2008 Website: www.cravindogs.com Artist: Scott Harlan Title: The Best Is Yet To Come Record Co: Fazz Junk Music Cover designer: Scott Harlan Released: Jun 2008 Website: www.scottharlan.com Features the vocals and advanced bass techniques of Scott Harlan in an adult / alternative rock / pop / world / funk setting. Artist: The Grilled Lincolns Title: OUt of No Where Record Co: The Roaring 20's Cover designer: Dan Disorbo Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.grilledlincolns.com Song about quitting your job. Artist: The Grilled Lincolns Title: Broke Record Co: The Roaring 20's Cover designer: Dan Disorbo Released: Nov 2007 Website: http:///www.grilledlincolns.com Catchy song about relationships and being broke. Artist: The Grilled Lincolns Title: Camels Record Co: The Roaring 20's Cover designer: Dan Disorbo Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.grilledlincolns.com Great song/ballad about relationships. Artist: The Grilled Lincolns Title: What Could be Better Record Co: The Roaring 20's Cover designer: Dan Disorbo Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.grilledlincolns.com video for this song can be seen on the web site. Artist: Scott & Lauren Kidd Title: Baby I Cried Record Co: S.D. Kidd Corp. Cover designer: Lauren Kidd Released: Jul 2008 Website: www.myspace.com/laurenandscottkidd Father-daughter team where dad (Scott) writes the songs and plays the piano and guitar and daughter (Lauren)puts a beautiful voice to the lyrics. Artist: David Kitchen Title: Underground Record Co: Rockmonger Records Cover designer: Dan Schuman for Lawrence Marie Inc. Released: Sep 2008 Website: davidkitchen.net This EP from the Wammie winner in 2006 for Songwriter of the Year features five introspective rock songs with arrangements that include flute, cello and looping. David is joined by stalwart DC musicians to create an ambitious pop song cycle. Artist: Lucky Day Title: Rise & Fall Record Co: Record Cover designer: Victoria Patchen & Dave Ray Released: May 2008 Website: http://www.luckydayband.com Follow-up to debut, "All My Rainy Days." Artist: Doug Mattingly Title: LOVE and LOGIC Record Co: indie Cover designer: ian mattingly Released: Apr 2008 Website: www.dougmattingly.net Doug's 3rd release since 2002. His last CD won "Best Local Album 2006 in Baltimore's CityPaper.". Video for his 1st single "Alright Hold Tight" on YouTube. Artist: Doug Mattingly Title: "Alright Hold Tight" video Record Co: video by HC Productions Cover designer: Hilton Carter Released: Mar 2008 Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqeLwlPryJk The 1st single from Doug Mattingly's new CD "LOVE and LOGIC." Artist: Side F/X Title: Contradictions Record Co: Side F/X Partners, LLC Cover designer: Robin Johnston Released: Jul 2008 Website: www.sidefxband.net Artist: The Strand Title: Another Season Passes Record Co: Kool Kat Musik Cover designer: Rebeca Lasley Released: Sep 2008 Website: myspace.com/thestrandpop The strand is a band that came on the seen in 1983 and with the internet has stayed strong world wide.The first album was bootleg in Spain and the new one is receiving praise world wide. Artist: Adam Swink Title: Seasonal Delivery Record Co: Indie Cover designer: Adam Swink Released: Jun 2008 Website: www.myspace.com/adamswink ROOTS ROCK Artist: Billy Coulter Title: Dose Record Co: Confluence Records Cover designer: Mark Cavich - Cavich Creative Released: Jun 2008 Website: http://billycoulter.com Critically acclaimed second album from the 2007 Roots Rock Vocalist WAMMIE award winner. This 10-song CD was produced by Marco Delmar and features the compositions "Party of One" and "Conscience," both of which were honored by the Billboard and Mid-Atlantic Song Contests. Artist: The Remnants Title: American Grit Record Co: Slow Summer Records Cover designer: The Remnants Released: Aug 2008 Website: www.theremnants.com The Remnants 5th release, "American Grit", is their most political and personal to date. Artist: The U-Liners Title: The U-Liners Record Co: Azalea City Recordings Cover designer: Original art by David Clayman; Design by Oasis Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.uliners.com A new band, The U-Liners offer the best in roots-rock music and songs of our time! Artist: The Wayfarers Title: Sorrow and Snakes Record Co: DXPLIVE Inc. Cover designer: Skye Malcom Released: May 2008 Website: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=74573949 Sorrow & Snakes spans emotional surrender to dark humor and engages in a wide range of musical styles. There are songs of lost love, bar rooms and honkytonks, national pride, spiritual awakening, drunken repentance, bitter break-ups, and fallen starlets. Sorrow & Snakes is a must-have album for any music lover who enjoys clever songwriting mixed with memorable hooks and a roots-rockin’ feel. URBAN CONTEMPORARY Artist: Tia Dae Title: It's a Nu Dae Record Co: Bright Vision Entertainment Cover designer: Aicram Photography & Design Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.BrightVisionEnt.com Artist: Tia Dae Title: Natural High Record Co: Bright Vision Entertainment Cover designer: Aicram Photography & Design Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.BrightVisionEnt.com Tia Dae is an R&B artist from DC. Her single Natural High/I'm Tryin is at Kemp Mill, I-Tunes & CD Baby Artist: "E" The R&B/Hip-Hop Rockstar Title: The Prelude Record Co: Facemen Kartel / PhatCats Ent. Cover designer: Media644 Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.rnbhiphoprockstar.com The Prelude is a blend of soulful r&b with a soundscape of hip-hop beats with the attitude and energy of a rockstar. WORLD MUSIC Artist: Carol Boyd Leon Title: Happy Hanukkah Record Co: Chai Notes Publications Cover designer: Carol Boyd Leon Released: Apr 2008 Website: www.carolboydleon.com This Hanukkah song was released as single along with performance tracks, piano/vocal sheet music, and choral music. Best fit category is "Jewish" although the song is more light-hearted than religious (a la "Feliz Navidad"). Artist: Chopteeth Title: Chopteeth Record Co: Grigri Discs Cover designer: David Font Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.chopteeth.com "Chopteeth" offers 10 tracks of driving big band Afrofunk (7 originals!), ranging from hard-hitting afrobeat to sweet Kenyan rumba, featuring guest spots by Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, Malian ngoni master Cheick Hamala Diabate and DC rapper Head-Roc. Artist: Vladimir Fridman Title: Klezmer Reflections Record Co: Fountain Green Studio Cover designer: Natalia Sirotina Released: May 2008 Website: www.vfridman.com Klezmer music is intended to imitate the human voice, including sounds of crying and laughing. It is generally the violin's or clarinet's job to do this imitation. But guitar is also very capable of expressing the human soul and it's pains and joys. All of it you can find on this CD, which includes mix of famous klezmer melodies and songs and Vladimir Fridman's original compositions. Artist: Slaveya Title: On the Village Square: Songs from the Balkans and Beyond Record Co: Slaveya Cover designer: DiscMakers Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.slaveya.org Slaveya presents traditional vocal music from the Balkans and beyond. Hear the stirring sound of unaccompanied women's voices interpreting songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Russia, and the Republic of Georgia. Artist: Mike Surratt Title: "Polkanceptions" Record Co: Eclectic Coalition Records Cover designer: www.houseofautumn.com Released: Aug 2008 Website: http://www.myspace.com/polkaelement Mike's newest all original polka music CD featuring German, Polish, Czech, Slovene, Techno, & Jazz influences. To hear 2 minute sound samples, visit his CDBaby site[ http://cdbaby.com/cd/surrattmike3 Artist: TimeInMotion Evolution Band Title: "It's Our Time" Record Co: TimeInMotion Productions Inc. Cover designer: "TimeInMotion Produtions" Released: Nov 2007 "It's Our Time", Thank God for The Time! Thank God for God, The Almighty Creator - The Creator of all life - Of All things seen and unseen. We thank God for that One God, as He takes us forward. Artist: Isabel Umanzor Title: Siete dias Record Co: indie Cover designer: Isabel Umanzor Released: Sep 2008 Website: www.isabelumanzor.com "Siete dias" is Isabel's debut cd of original music.Her acoustic Latin rhythms blending intimate and social themes are enhanced by Isabel's melodic, earthy voice. |