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Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster's songs contain elements of blues, gospel, country and folk that give color and texture to her vocal work and fill those who hear her music with great joy. Her strong, vibrant voice and her easy, friendly manner instantly charm audiences of all ages. Raised in Gause, Texas, a small town 180 miles southeast of Dallas, Ruthie grew up surrounded by the rich, soulful sounds of gospel and blues. Her outstanding voice and superb original music have many influences including Sam Cooke, Mahalia Jackson, Sister Rosetta Thorpe, Sarah Vaughn, Etta James, and Lightnin' Hopkins, although perhaps none have had the influence of her mother, Shirley Jones, who urged her to "Open your mouth and sing, girl!"

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Henry Morgan and the Highgrass Boys

Henry Morgan and The High Grass Boys are, Frank Cotolo, Kevin Proctor and Larry Michelich. They formed this folk trio for the pleasure of delivering their music live. Cotolo's lyrics are the focus of the songs the trio performs. "His poetry wanted a platform beyond today's digital one-man bands. A return to a simple delivery of heart felt wit and wisdom," says Michelich. "There's a warmth and presence that an acoustic guitar, with purposeful rythym support, played as a live trio that is not easily duplicated electronically. Add a little toys and noise for sweetening, and there it is." Few contemporary artists are highlighting the literate side of songs, performed in a simple, traditional manner, as does this trio. They are fresh, intelligent, humorous and thought provoking.

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Donald Dunlavey

Donald Dunlavey---- In the 60's played all over Ga. with a self-formed group called the Englishman Ltd. Did shows with Billy Joe Royal, The Candymen, Peter and Gordon, Sam The Sham, G.G. Shinn, Bill Wray. (A few he can remember) Many still remember me from this group. D left the group in Louisiana and went to Nashville to join a group who audition him without his knowledge. This was a backup group to B,J. Thomas who went on their own. The Band did some recording at the infamous Woodland Studios and got a record deal with Liberty United Artists Records and did an album at Lefevere Bros Studios in Atlanta. Engineered by : Rodney Mills and Ronnie Hammond.

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2nd Story Band

2ND STORY's stage ad-libbing, instrumental improvisations, haunting harmonies and ease with a wide variety of styles, not to mention Meagan's expressive and smoky vocal interpretations, have delighted college, club and festival audiences for over twenty years. Gary Loewenthal, a four year band member and a veteran of blues, rock, alternative, and Bossa Nova bands, spices up the sound with his soulful and driving guitar "licks". And along with Meagan's propulsive bass and Geoff's many guitar flavors and multi instrumental garnishes they fire up a strong melodic groove. You are not often likely to hear a band so convincingly and so expertly blend jazz forms, funky blues and world rhythms into such a tasty gumbo!!!

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Snakes-n-Angels
Snakes-n-Angels is a 3-piece rock/blues group from North Carolina. They have 2 awesome vocalists, which give the listeners variety in styles. Their music combines the layered, keyboard sounds of pop-rock with the bluesy grit of their own new-Southern rock-n-roll.
They have faced more person trials and tribulations then any 5 people should be asked to face, and they still come back from each set back more focused and ready to Rock.

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Blues Evolution

Blues Evolution is, unique among many modern blues groups. Blues Evolution is a horn group in an age of synthesized sounds and when most blues groups are guitar dominated quartets. However, the use of a horn section creates a much broader palette of sounds than can typically be heard on most of the blues recordings of today. The prominent use of horns by Blues Evolution has naturally invited comparisons to other well-known horn bands such as Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, and Roomful Of Blues. But just as each of these groups has its own recognizable style, the Blues Evolution horn arrangements by Ziggy True reflect his unique approach to modern blues arranging.

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Robin Barrett

Johnny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepard both failed to deliver the high original standards that their forefathers in the genre brought to the attention of the callused and jaded pop music masses. Robin Barrett has combined Pop with a definite Blues groove. This is truly his own sound! "I can't put my finger on any particular influence. Many Blues Bands have far too much in common, and it's refreshing to find something new! I think you could go a long way. Very enjoyable"!

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Amelia Ray

Amelia Ray is one of the most innovative blues/rock artists in the modern era...with an unbelievable wit, which is a rare find in this day and age.' - carolyn leonhart.
See Amelia Ray listed in our featured artist section above.
Her music is a MUST LISTEN! Her early work may sound a bit homemade, but her lyrics cut deep, and her music is edgy enough to beg for the accompaniment of a good electric guitar and funky bassline. However, with "Mr. Gibson", Ray has not only topped her early work, she has taken her music to a different level. From the free-spirited romantic ditty "Iberian Girl" to the politically motivated "Whosyerdaddy?" to the lyrically brilliant opus "Sam He Is" - Ray has proven herself as an artist who is ready to break away from independent status and gain some attention from those who take modern rock music seriously.

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Janet Ryan and Straight Up
Janet Ryan and Straight Up blends the wailing voice of singer/songwriter Janet Ryan, with the talents of blues guitarist/singer Ray Chaput. The feel of the music is blues, and it's combined with a uniquely soulful rock/funk sound, expanding on classics, taking them to another level.
You can feel the influence of Etta James and Janis Joplin, the blues of Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, and the soul of Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin.

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Tommy Castro Band

From the moment Tommy Castro and his band began playing their distinctive blend of blues, soul, and rock, in and around the San Francisco Bay Area in 1991, fans and critics alike have been enthralled both by his exceptional song writing ability and his passionate performances. One of America's leading blues publications, Blues Review, said, "Castro's energy and charisma leap right out ..." Musician Magazine said of the San Jose, California native, "Castro could be a star", and Playboy gushed, "Worshipped for his guitar virtuosity, Castro throws a bit more rock and two bits of soul into his basic blues mix.."A gifted lead guitarist firmly in touch with his lyrical voice, Castro writes an alluring blend of original straight ahead blues and Memphis-stylesoul songs. He truly has his own definable sound." - Blues Revue Magazine

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The VOODOO KINGS
Delivering a high rollicking, high voltage hybrid of music described as "American Roots Music, painted with the colors of the blues and dipped in funk!", the VOODOO KINGS put you in a musical hotrod and hit the gas!

The VOODOO KINGS' brand of music is spreading double time thanks to television appearances on WGN-TV Chicago, Metromix/CLTV, and Rock My Ass! Various radio Internet sites around the US have delivered the VOODOO KINGS to folks around the world!!

Vincent Hayes
Vincent Hayes is a 31 year-old eclectic performer of original and traditional, acoustic and electric blues. He has been playing music for over twenty years, and professionally since 1990. Musicianship runs deep in his family, beginning with his great grandfather, who first learned to play guitar while working on the railroads of Midwestern America.

Mellow Down Easy
The band's sound, dubbed by some as, "Blues/Groove-Electra-Soul", is a melting pot of countless musical influences. Ranging from "The Brit-Rock Sound" to "Motown Soul", "Chicago and Delta Blues", country, Jazz, the list goes on and on. The "Mellow Down Easy sound" brings to mind The Hendrix Experience meets early Led Zeppelin with elements of The Beatles for their melodies and hooks and Cream, for their free style improv jams, thrown in the mix, all leading up to a sound that is quite refreshing. Look for much more from this Nashville, TN "Electra-Soul Blues/Groove" band.

Genetic Mishap
About the band.....Genetic Mishap is a blues/jazz/alternative rock crossover band with an industrial flavor. They are in the process of releasing their 4th full length CD entitled "Blue Genes" and it will appear on Dekonstruktion Records their site is Dekonstruktion Records

The Danny Cowan Group
The Danny Cowan Group is all about original music centered around hot guitar, sultry vocals and our musical roots. It has always been my desire to express myself and hopefully, even earn a living, through my guitar. I have studied the greats like Stevie and Jimi, Michael Bloomfield, Gary Moore, Peter Green, and a long list of others for many years and developed a style which is a combination of many influences plus my own techniques and licks.!...

Old School Crush
Oldschoolcrush is a Fort Worth, TX based band who formed in the year 2000. OSC is a refreshing mix of rock, blues and soul with a wicked groove that makes the music come alive. Fans of all types of music are being drawn to their unique sound.

Ann-Marita
Singer/songwriter Ann-Marita is all Norwegian...plus a little bit Swedish, American, Australian...! And she brings it all together to create a unique blend of country, rock'n'roll and blues that will have you singin' along before you can say: "She don't sound Norwegian to me...!" New CD out now!

Bobby Manriquez
Bobby's first solo CD, "Another Shade of Blue(s)" is already receiving acclaim from artists ranging from jazzy MIKE STERN, to rocker NILS LOFGREN,to bluesman BOB MARGOLIN and even funkster, and original Sly & Family Stone/ Eric Clapton drummer ANDY NEWMARK. After months of review from publications ranging from the WASHINGTON POST to Blues Societies from Wash., DC to Queensland, Australia, we've heard nothing but muchly appreciated, emphatic compliments on Bobby's musicianship and song-writing abilities.

Morris Taylor
Hi, my name is Morris and I would like to get to the next level. I have been told that I am another Jimi. Why? If I am that good why am I not famous yet? Why do these musicians run from me? My first CD is named "Visions Of Happiness ". I hope you enjoy it.

Groove Thang
GROOVE THANG is a high - energy variety band, with a fun visual show. A good selection of popular, danceable, and fun songs make them appeal to all crowds for parties of all kinds (fraternity, wedding & corporate) festivals or clubs. The songs have been carefully selected. From contempory country to classic R&B. Original rock, funk, alternative, blues.

Coen Wolters Band
Coen Wolters is regarded as a "big tone" guitar-player. With guitar playing often compared to a combination Jimi Hendrix-Albert King, this Dutchman is a real crowd-pleaser at any blues or blues/rock venue, always bringing the audience to their feet and bringing them closer to the stage with his mean, grooving and honest riffs and licks. Because of his unrestrained love of playing, his performances are always high-energy. His guitar style is unique and emotionally charged.

Noos
We're Noos. A band from Guadalajara, M�xico playing songs in Folk Rock, Pop and Blues. Because we are musically bicultured, you can hear a little bit of our own sounds mixed in the music. Hope you guys like it.

Limehead
Witnessing New York based band Limehead�s stimulating brew of blues, rock, and metal is more of a journey into a nightmare than a night out, but for some reason the audience keeps growing.

Roy Cox and the BluesKnights
A project created by Roy Cox and produced by Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton, Roy Cox and Tommy Joe Hill. Old friends and an All-Star collection of Austin musicians have assembled to bring to the world a new CD with talent that has to be the "best texas blues/rock on the planet!"

The Kelly Richey Band
What sets Kelly Richey apart is the passion of her live performance as she explodes on stage. Being hailed as �Jimi Hendrix trapped in a woman�s body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out�, Kelly lures every audience into the fire with her guitar as she cranks out searing leads, throws her guitar behind her head and later, grabs the closest beer bottle to play slide.

Brad Fenton and the Rippin' Rattlers
we play blues based rock n' roll and we have enormous fun doing just that. Check it out

Blue Onion
Blue Onion, a rockin' power trio from Kalispell, MT was formed in 1998. The band has some blues roots, but the rest of this tree rocks. Blue Onion is not just another blues band. Their variety of music includes tunes from Atlanta Rhythm Section to a raging version of ZZ Top's La Grange, along with a wide array of original tunes. The hard work ethics that all three members practice during their day jobs carries over into their musical performances. There's definitely no slouching on stage as this three-piece band keeps the sound busy and energetic. With Ken's heavy rockin' blues influence, Chris' heavy metal and classical influence, and Ron's hard and classic rock influence, you can't go wrong.

Kenna
I have been singing and playing guitar all my life, and writing songs constantly for the last 4 years. I am trying to get together enough good material to produce an Indie CD project. Sure would like to know what you all think...might help me in the decision process on which songs to cut... My picture, taken by artist extrodinaire, Chris Parker, featuring "Stick Man" gave me the hook "lo

Rogue Paradise Blues
Traditional and original blues trio from the Pacific Northwest featuring vocalist and slide guitarist Laurette Langille.

Adam Hole
Australian Guitarist / Singer / Songwriter playing everything from slide guitar to loud driven acoustics. Genre Blues, Rock, Folk

Dennis Cooper
I can definitely state that the harmonica is the most free-flowing, and fun instrument on the face of the earth. They're cheap! Anyone who's still breathing can make sounds come out. And with a little practice and guidance most people can make music come out! The goal of this web site is to share with others several playing styles that make it possible to fit in with almost any type of music including Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk/Traditional, Jazz, and Rock & Roll. A Diatonic Harmonica player with a different twist.

Random Access
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We play a blend of music flavored, by the last 30 yrs of music. It leaves you scratching your head.

Monkey Dancer
Monkey Dancer From the ruins of the East coast music scene comes Monkey Dancer. Unwilling to be characterized, this funk/rock, pop foursome is breaking ground with it�s unusual style. With it�s roots, in jazz, blues, punk, and soul, Monkey Dancer is determined to make believers of the musically disillusioned. Always in your face and never on the defense, exploring hidden sides of rock, Monkey Dancer�s members form a whole that is lyrically insightful, musically edgy, and totally ballsy. Monkey Dancer is at the forefront of the dawning Psycho Funk. The words, the music, and the attitude create the syncopated chaos that finds the non-believers, inspires them, and kicks �em in the grill.

Zeeza
I sing my own songs and play guitar. I record what ever I feel is a song. I guess they sort of sound blusey, jazzy.. kind of alternative. I'm pretty close to my emotions so I let my soul bleed. Easy trippy stuff. I have lots of music to share and video too.

Tom Lambert
I was inspired by early delta artists, to decide to leave the rhythm tracks simple, like Robert Johnsons, "Mojo Work'n" album's simplicity. Thinking that if the songs are strong enough, they will stand on there own regardless. Anyway that appealed to me and we'll see what happens. I'm still looking for players, and will surly replace those rythm tracks some day.

Steve White & the Barstool Pigeons
STEVE WHITE & THE BARSTOOL PIGEONS dish out a bit of swing, killer funk and loads of deep fried soul. The musical question 'What's a Man To Do?' (Sugar Beat 2001) kicks off a set defined by the bandleader's keyboards and saxophone and Mike Fishell's versatile guitar. White's intense voice matches his R&B-drenched songs, with their hints of Louis Jordan, Tyrone Davis, Little Feat, Jackie Wilson, Dr. John, Creedence and more bubbling below the surface. The minor-key Latin groove "Take These Blues" stands out from a stellar set"

Texas Highway Band
Texas Highway Band Blues/Oldies - A four piece Southeast Texas band formed in 1986. Members Bevil Deckert, Gerald Addison, Eddie Oltremari, and Joe Salazar are all talented musician..

T.N.T. cover rock band
T.N.T. cover rock band from Serbia & Montenegro is playing rock, blues, reggae, ska, punk and pop hits in covered version.

SmokeStack Lightning
SmokeStack Lightning - Texas Style Rock'in Blues/ Rock have performed with Foghat,Chris Duarte,Jay Hooks,Hadden Sayers,John Mayall

The Forbes Brothers
The Forbes Brothers Band; country rock; Hip Hop Country Rock, Blue-eyed Soul and Rock 'n' Roll, mix it with the Blues and... Ladies and Gentlemen, The Forbes Brothers

Ernie Lewis
Ernie started playing music when he was six years old, in 1965. Since then, he has performed with various bands in Bakersfield, California. Nonetheless, he has a long standing membership in the Moosehead Band, another Bakersfield group. The band, founded, almost twenty years ago, by singer/songwriter Kenny Walters has opened up for such greats as Asleep at the Wheel and John Anderson.

St. Jubilee
Founding guitarist and vocalist, Bryan Contreras is an accomplished song writer that brings years of experience into this fresh project. Along with co-founding member Manny Flores on drums, these guys bring talent, craftmanship, and a strong sense of their culture and heritage to the table.

Scott Turchin
SCOTT TURCHIN is an original artist tapping the vein of American roots music with reggae and other world music influences. On guitar, piano and percussion, he brings forth songs evoking powerful feelings of longing, love lost and spirit rising. Pop music with an authentic roots feel, Scott's songs fill the listener with hope and strength. And ya can dance to em.

Biscuit and the Blues Bakers
Started as a three piece traditional electric blues band in 1995 with Cory Rayon guitar, Claude Songy on bass, and Mike Satter on drums. Added Jan Depner onharp in 1997 and Buddy Dubourg on keys in 1998. We picked up a new drummer (AlanAuter) in 1999 and added Brian Dean on bass with Claude switching to lead vocals.During the last two years our sound has changed somewhat, becoming less traditionaland evolving into a more funky, pop/rock style of blues.

Blenim Dove
Blenim dove are from nottingham, grungey/bluesy acoustic guitar hums and drones accompanying delicate fragile female vocals, songs that want to turn you upside down.

Gene Kelton
Whether or not a white boy can play the blues is a question that has certainly been answered through the years, many times. Influences, along with 20+ years of performing in smoke-filled Texas roadhouses can be felt on "Most Requested". Kelton's new CD, "Most Requested", accurately showcases the verstility of Kelton's talents as a songwriter and performer.

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