Ann Vriend – Anybody’s Different

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"Ann Vriend – Anybody’s Different"
Revered soul/pop songstress Ann Vriend (AV) is returning to Australia for her annual summer tour to showcase her new single, Anybody’s Different. Bringing her band back with her down under, the sultry songwriter will be traversing throughout New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and even the nation’s capital. Showcasing new material from her as-yet-untitled EP–due for release in early 2017–AV will also be jammin’ out audience favourites from For The People In The Mean Time, plus a few back catalog selections.
“I can’t wait to play some of my new tunes for everybody down there,” says Ann. “Some of the new tunes we’ve been playing for a year live already and people always ask for them at the merch table. And, I’m not going to lie, Australia’s summer is such a thing to look forward to when you’re from such a cold northern city as Edmonton.”
She is bringing her acclaimed band back with her, the award-winningRooster Davis Group, who are rapidly gaining fans in Australia with their New Orleans blues and funk sound in their own right. They can’t wait to perform back down under. “We’ll play the new songs we’ll be releasing, plus some favourites from the previous albums,” says Ann. “In general, it’s a lively show on the soul-funk- pop side, with some quiet ballads on the piano here and there. Described as an enchanting cross between ‘the girly timbre of Dolly Parton and the blues-filled prowess of Aretha Frankin’, Ann is revered for her live shows–endearing audiences from the first bar to the closing song. As a musician, she loves the diversity of playing both solo and with the backing of the Rooster Davis Group, and it is that versatility that has seen Australian audiences embrace Ann and her music. She is always pushing the envelope–both in the studio and on the stage–and acknowledges the great support she receives from fans ‘down under’ for her live shows.
“I love both scenarios equally,” she says of performing in a solo or band setting. “As an artist you sometimes get pigeonholed in the music biz so that your artistic freedom gets very compromised. I’m lucky to be working with people who see my diversity as a plus and not a minus–that is a real gift.
 Don’t miss Canadian songstress Ann Vriend as she brings her exceptional live shows with The Rooster Davis Band back to Australia in 2017. Tickets are on sale now.
Thursday 9th February 2017
Brass Monkey, CRONULLA NSW
Friday 10th February 2017
Australian Blues Music Festival, GOULBURN NSW
Saturday 11th February 2017
Australian Blues Music Festival, GOULBURN NSW
Sunday 12th February 2017
Smiths Alternative, CANBERRA ACT
Friday 17th February 2017
Paris Cat, MELBOURNE VIC
Saturday 18th February 2017
Paris Cat, MELBOURNE VIC
Sunday 19th February 2017
Old Hepburn Hotel, HEPBURN SPRINGS VIC
Friday 24th February 2017
The Heritage Hotel, BULLI NSW
Saturday 25th February 2017
Venue 505, SYDNEY NSW
Thursday 2nd March 2017
Lizottes, NEWCASTLE NSW
Friday 3rd March 2017
Flow Bar, OLD BAR NSW
Saturday 4th March 2017
63 First Ave, SAWTELL NSW
Thursday 9th March 2017
The Bison Bar, NAMBOUR QLD
Friday 10th March 2017
Nightquarter, GOLD COAST QLD
Saturday 11th March 2017
Brisbane Jazz Club, BRISBANE QLD
Sunday 12th March 2017
The Rails, BYRON BAY NSW

Kelly Andrew – Rendezvous

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"Kelly Andrew – Rendezvous"
Kelly Andrew’s latest album is a veritable showcase of his eclectic versatility in both composing and performing some of today’s finest contemporary instrumental music. Working with the production team of Will Ackerman and Tom Eaton of Imaginary Road Studios, Andrew is joined by a truly stellar cast of talented guest stars. Whether it’s the sexy hot “Chasing Twilight,” the seductive slumber of “Awake in a Dream,” the chill reflection of “Lonely Road,”or the graceful beauty of “Painted Butterfly”, Kelly’s keyboard draws the listener into the soul of the song with warmth and passion. No matter what the tempo, the mood or the style of the individual track, Kelly Andrew treats the listener with his consummate musicianship in this romantic rendezvous.
“Kelly Andrew has taken the canvas of human emotion and painted a picture that turns into a Rembrandt of musical interpretation that you will want to experience more than once. Set up your Rendezvous with Kelly as soon as you can.”
– New Age Music Reviews
“Kelly Andrew, the master of many musical faces has just added a sophisticated contemporary jazz smile courtesy of his latest ultra smooth romantic Rendezvous”
Michael Debbage – MainlyPiano.com
“Rendezvous is a masterpiece of contemporary instrumental music. Kelly sets the bar high with a collection of songs that stand out for their exceptional writing, arranging, and musicianship. Highly recommended!”
Michael Diamond – Music and Media Focus
Track List
  1. Chasing Twilight
  2. Hand In Hand
  3. Painted Butterfly
  4. Awake In A Dream
  5. Rendezvous
  6. Serenade Of The Night Sky
  7. Looking Back
  8. Promise
  9. Lonely Road
  10. Hope

 

Links

kelly-andrew.com

www.facebook.com/OfficialKellyAndrew

twitter.com/kelly_andrew

Norah Jones – Day Breaks

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"Norah Jones – Day Breaks"

Norah Jones has come full circle with Day Breaks, a remarkable new album that finds her returning to her jazz roots while also proving her to be this era’s quintessential American artist, the purveyor of an unmistakably unique sound that weaves together the threads of several bedrock styles of American music: country, folk, rock, soul, jazz. Day Breaks is a kindred spirit to Come Away With Me, though it is unquestionably the work of a mature artist who has lived life and grown immensely in her craft. The album features jazz luminaries including saxophonist Wayne Shorter, organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, and drummer Brian Blade who played on Norah’s debut album and became the backbone (and backbeat) of the new album. Day Breaks is a set of 9 originals written or co-written by Jones whose themes range from love in all its guises to the socio-political, as well as 3 covers of songs by Horace Silver (“Peace”), Duke Ellington (“Fleurette Africaine”) and Neil Young (“Don’t Be Denied”).

 

Get the album here: itunes.apple.com/au/album/day-breaks

Track List

  1. Burn (4:38)
  2. Tragedy (4:14)
  3. Flipside (3:41)
  4. It’s A Wonderful Time for Love (3:53)
  5. And Then There Was You (3:05)
  6. Don’t Be Denied (5:36)
  7. Day Breaks (3:57)
  8. Peace (5:15)
  9. Once I Had A Laugh (3:12)
  10. Sleeping Wild (3:07)
  11. Carry On (2:48)
  12. Fleurette Africaine (African Flower) (5:21)

 

Links

www.norahjones.com

www.facebook.com/norahjones

www.twitter.com/NorahJones

Backtrack Blues Band – Way Back Home

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"Backtrack Blues Band – Way Back Home"

On its new release,“Way Back Home,” the Backtrack Blues Band has delivered an exciting harp and guitar-infused album that really hits the mark! The solid grooves, stellar guitar, electrifying harmonica, and vocals make this album one of the best blues releases of 2016. Reminiscent of the sounds of Paul Butterfield and the early Fabulous Thunderbirds, the songs on this record are true electric blues with lots of soul and energy. The band has won three consecutive Tampa Bay Music Awards for “Best Blues Band” and has performed at festivals and concerts around the world with blues music legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B.King, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Gregg Allman, John Lee Hooker, Johnny Winter, and others. “Way Back Home” marks the band’s fifth album, and the critics have proclaimed it the band’s best work!

Buy “Way Back Home” here: itunes.apple.com/WayBackHome

 

Track List:

  1. Goin’ To Eleuthera – 5:25
  2. Tell Your Daddy – 5:21
  3. Shoot My Rooster – 4:21
  4. Your Funeral, My Trial – 4:50
  5. Checkin’ On My Baby – 4:34
  6. Nobody But you – 2:27
  7. Heavy Built Woman – 5:29
  8. Baby Please Don’t Go – 4:11
  9. Rich Man Blues – 4:46
  10. Help Me Just This Time – 5:23

Website
backtrackbluesband.com
Facebook
facebook.com/BacktrackBluesBand
YouTube
youtube.com/BacktrackBluesBand

Joel Sena – Joel Sena (Self-Titled EP)

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"Joel Sena – Joel Sena (Self-Titled EP)"

Sax drenched melodies, infectious grooves and emotive songwriting is the heart of Joel Sena’s soul music. After studying at the Australian Institute of Music, Joel became one of Sydney’s most in-demand saxophonist. He’s played as a sideman for various Sydney artists, but with influences such as Kendrick Lamar, Haitus Kiayote, and Miles Davis, Joel is ready to bring forth his own productions into the spotlight. His debut self-titled EP is be released 11 November 2016 but the first single, “Be With You,” will be available 7 October 2016. Also featured on the album will be the sultry vocals of up and coming artist Phoebe Papatheodorou.

Find his QnA with Foghorn Media here:http://medianews.foghornrecords.net/joel-sena-qna-with-foghorn-media/

 

Check out previews of all the songs off the EP here: joelsena.com/music

 

Track List:

  1. Movin’ On – 3:52
  2. Be With You (feat. Phoebe) – 4:24
  3. Truth (feat. Phoebe) – 4:19
  4. Pilgrimage – 6:16
  5. Reflections – 3:17

 

Website
joelsena.com
Facebook
facebook.com/joelsenamusic
Instagram
instagram.com/joelsenamusic
Twitter
twitter.com/joelsenamusic
YouTube
youtube.com/user/joeltsena

John Fluker – 11:11

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NAR Lifestyle Music Award winning pianist and composer John Fluker presents 11:11. A bold, searching musical statement featuring an array of sonic themes and aural colors. 11:11 demonstrates Fluker’s versatility, with elements ranging from EDM to solo piano. Fluker’s new compositions are explorations of Time itself, and reflections on the worldwide numerological fascination of the title. From its stirring opening ascent of arpeggios to the hushed pulse of its mediative close, the evocative and imaginative 11:11 intrigues and inspires.

 

Tracklist:

  1. Awaken
  2. In The Beginning
  3. Artificial Time
  4. Piano Story (A.M.)
  5. Tick-Tock Tale
  6. Moments
  7. Age of Eternity
  8. Piano Story (P.M.)
  9. Hour of Prayer
  10. 11:11
  11. The Joyful Clock Unwinds

 

www.johnfluker.com

 

The Mezcaltones – The Mezcaltones (Self-titled Album)

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"The Mezcaltones – The Mezcaltones (Self-titled Album)"

Sydney is a long way south of Mexico, but we still know a thing or two about sultry nights and dangerous days – not to mention sultry men and dangerous women. Blend Tarantino vibes with a mix of sizzling Mexican nights, add some Mezcal tequila (the spirit of Mexico) and you have the Mezcaltones! Their latest single, ‘Uno Cerveza,’ has found much success on community radio and keep an eye out for the upcoming “Los Dios De Los Muertes” (Day of the dead) themed video shot at “Olde Sydney Town” to be released soon!

Album available NOW here: itunes.apple.com/TheMezcaltones

Tracklist

  1. Painted Lady (3:22)
  2. Mule Train Stomp (2:24)
  3. Here’s To Love (3:50)
  4. Drinkin’ Gasoline (3:08)
  5. Misirlou (2:49)
  6. Shakin’ Shakin’ Shakes (3:30)
  7. Uno Cerveza (2:56)

Links

themezcaltones.com
facebook.com/TheMezcaltones

Steve Rivera – Dividing The Darkness

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"Steve Rivera – Dividing The Darkness"

At this point in his ever evolving career, pianist and composer, Steve has taken it to the next level with the release of his stunning new album, “Dividing The Darkness,” To fulfill his creative vision for this project, Steve chose to work with one of the premier new age and contemporary instrumental producers in the world; the Grammy winning founder of the legendary Windham Hill Records, Mr. Will Ackerman. Along with Will’s roster of world-class studio musicians at Imaginary Road Studios, Steve has created an album that has garnered critical acclaim from highly regarded reviewers in the genre, who have described it as having “an astonishing level of sophistication, intensity, and heartfelt emotional expressivity,” In fact, the maestro Ackerman himself refers to the emotional range heard in Steve’s recording as: “a testament to the resilience of the human soul and the power of hope,” And in Steve’s own words: “When one’s talent is realized and pursued in a positive way, its limits may be nonexistent,”

Get the new album available NOW: itunes.apple.com/dividingthedarkness

Tracklist

  1. My Way Home (6:14)
  2. This Ancient Road (5:42)
  3. Help Me to Listen (4:27)
  4. Skyward (5:22)
  5. Beautiful Years (5:03)
  6. So Quickly Gone (feat. Will Ackerman) (4:30)
  7. Delicate Force (5:45)
  8. Valley of Light (3:58)
  9. Skyward Coda (3:47)

Links

Website: steverivera.com
FB: facebook.com/Steve-Rivera-Music

Tailor Birds – Wide Awake I See The Storm

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"Tailor Birds – Wide Awake I See The Storm"

Currently touring Europe, Tailor Birds release their second album with an Aussie tour to follow soon! This new album is both a stripped down, minimal acoustic feel, through to a bigger more intense electronic sound, reflecting both light and dark, the full range of the Tailor Birds experience. Recorded in both Holland and Australia, in various studios, Sophie Kinston finds each song have a specific place and purpose on the new record. The album features some incredible musicians from Europe and Australia, and of course Sophie’s electric violin – the glue that ties it all together.

Available NOW on iTunes! itunes.apple.com/WideAwake

Tracklist

  1. Winters’ Fall (5:47)
  2. Lady Caroline (5:47)
  3. Salten (3:42)
  4. Dancing in the Midday Sun (5:37)
  5. Candied Love (7:07)
  6. Ashen (4:59)
  7. Puppet Maker (8:01)
  8. Marmalade Home (6:06)
  9. Sailboat Dreaming (5:55)
  10. Mabel (6:32)
  11. Candied Lady Love (6:54)
  12. Save You Bible Bookends (5:13)

Links

Website
tailorbirdsmusic.com
Facebook
facebook.com/tailorbirdsmusic

Slow Club (UK) – One Day All of This Won’t Matter Anymore

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"Slow Club (UK) – One Day All of This Won’t Matter Anymore"

Slow Club’s Charles Watson and Rebecca Taylor now release their fourth studio album “One Day All Of This Won’t Matter Anymore,” With help from producer Matthew E. White, the master of Southern-gothic folk, and his in-house band at Richmond’s Spacebomb Studios, they’ve created the consistency and tone the album required. Almost every track was played live in the studio, allowing the long-established session band’s natural chemistry to augment Charles’ and Rebecca’s. “One Day…” contains some of the best melodies they’ve yet created. The duo’s knack for writing hooks and melody has, if anything, become stronger over the last ten years of their career.

Get the album OUT NOW: itunes.apple.com/OneDay

Tracklist
1. Where The Light Gets Lost
2. Ancient Rolling Sea
3. In Waves
4. Silver Morning
5. Come On Poet
6. Sweetest Grape On The Vine
7. Give Me Some Peace
8. Rebecca Casanova
9. Tattoo
10. The Jinx
11. Champion
12. Let The Blade Do The Work

Links

Website: slowclubband.com
FB: facebook.com/slowclub
Youtube: youtube.com/user/SlowClubVEVO