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SnC 144 - Wed 19 Nov 2008
Suffolk 'n' Cool
In London again yesterday and after a particularly stuffy-roomed meeting near the Houses of Parliament with a few rather difficult people, a lovely walk up St James' Park and through Horseguards Parade (flags fluttering in the winter sun reflecting off ancient windows) up Charring Cross Road and through Soho to meet Jessie and pass the decorations in Carnaby Street (right). It really is another world. Look carefully and you'll see that the snowman's anus is fitted with a loudspeaker. Fortunately these were not active at the time!It seems to be the season of missed gigs, I'm going to have to get my priorities sorted out.Get on with it - Val Emmich (New Jersey, USA)I played Hurts more later on SnC 141. Since then Val has joined the cast of Ugly Betty, as a recurring character. Val is playing Jesse, Betty's love interst and a musician (no type casting there then). Ugly Betty is screening on ABC in the States. http://valemmich.com/www.myspace.com/valemmichIbobodub - Manze Dayila and the Nago Nation (St Marc. Haiti)That song is taken from her album SolÃ. You may have already come across her music.Haitian New Yorker, Manze Dayila, was inspired to write "CHANGE (The Barack Obama Song)" after being invited to perform at an Obamarama rally in her Brooklyn, NY neighborhood. Inspiration for an anthem stating "Barack Obama is my president," struck one morning in the shower and the rest is now history-in-the-making on YouTube, Myspace & Facebook.This video is available for viewing and the MP3 single is available for free download on her site.www.manzedayila.comwww.myspace.com/manzedayilawww.cdbaby.com/manzedayilaGiraffe - Afterthem (East Brunswick, NJ, USA) [Drop.io]Afterthem describes their sometimes polished...sometimes raw music as "Avant Garage Funk"...Keyboardist and alleged vocalist Dave George sites Frank Zappa as one of his musical heroes....Lead vocals are done mostly by Joy Epting but they also have featured guest singers Laurel Barclay (of New York rockers "Daddy") and Liz Matta...who also plays sax but neither are on this track - I think.Dave says you should hurry and buy their music while it is still inexpensive because even as you read this they will be attending conferences and seminars so they can take their music to the "next level"Windy Jones...Bass...D.George...Keyboards... Joe Positive...Guitars...Richard Johnson...Bass Tomar DeFresco...VocalsGiraffe is taken from their new CD Time Is Fun When You're Having Fliescdbaby.com/afterthem8www.myspace.com/afterthemThe Answer - Josh Charles (Brooklyn, New York)"Since I was a kid, I've played the gamut -- the worst dive bars with piano keys so jagged that I cut up my fingers every night, some amazing concert halls, outdoor festivals, great clubs and even floating theaters at sea. My mentor/teacher and friend is Dr. John and I can say that I am blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from a master."Josh has just released his debut Josh Charles EP which features members of Dr. John's band, his touring band, and was recorded in New Orleans and New York.www.joshcharlesmusic.com/www.myspace.com/joshcharlesonlineA really interesting set of influences here.Munya - Yaya Ouedraogo (Shimotsuruma, Kanagawa, Japan)From his album Clay Bora.Yaya Ouedraogo, 22, musician from African street is singing the message of peace with African traditional music. Yaya, for long time, has not known his age. But he never thinks it really matters. Once he was asked by his friends when his birthday is, and he answered 'Everyday'. He says that he thanks everyday for that fact that his life is still continuing, and he wants to celebrate for that fact.He is a survivor: survived through African poverty with his luck and his strong will, When he was in his mother's womb, his mother used 'African medicine' to cease his life, but he survived. When he was born, he was left in the street of Burkina Faso. www.imeem.com/people/SgBG5FZDarkside of the Blues - Alexandria Quartet (London, Bergen and SÃmna, Norway)I played this track in an "extraâ mini-show that I slipped in last weekend to let you know about the very first Get Wanted night that I wanted to get to but was totally unable to make. I thought the sound here was really interesting - some great vocal work. My thanks to Ãystein for getting the track to me so quickly.Based in Bergen, Norway's main student city and the country's unofficial pop epicentre, the Quartet have been holed up in studios and rehearsal rooms for the last 18 months polishing their album.Martin SkÃlnes - vox, git, keysÃystein Braut - guitarsKim Ãge Furuhaug - drumsChris Holm - basswww.thealexandriaquartet.comThis - Tryad (USA, France, etc)I've played a couple of tracks by Tryad in the past couple of weeks and I've been in touch with band-member Vavrek who tells me that Jamendo have flown him over from the States to perform a show with a live band on Wednesday of next week, 26th November. I have been trying very hard to get to get there but it just hasn't worked out, yet. I'm committed to a meeting in Birmingham in the English midlands in the afternoon and I just don't think I can get to Paris in time for the show nor the 6pm press conference. SO frustrating. If you can, it starts at 7pm and is at Glaz Art on Avenue Porte de Villette, Paris 19e quite near the Periferique. The show features three artists, the Parisian rockers Hype, Drunksouls from Aix-en-Provence (France) and Tryad. Of course all three are on Jamendo. http://tryad.org/www.myspace.com/tryadwww.jamendo.com/en/artist/tryadPromenons nous dans les bois - Drunksouls (Aix-en-Provence, France)A strange team composed by a former dictator, a pedalo world champion(the famous Brazilian star Borgelao), a vicious missionaire, an Eric Clapton sosie and a couple of Chuck Norris fan twins. Don't be scared by their troubled individual path, just listen to the music they perform together and take a look at the rather fun video at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Bueeu_7aBeEwww.drunksouls.com/www.myspace.com/drunksoulsThe Galway Fiddler - Linda Welby (Galway, Ireland)A native of Loughrea, and now living in Roscahill, Co. Galway, Linda Welby has a very defined vision of where she is going and what is important to her in life. As a composer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist and singer, music has always been at the forefront for Linda. "I love music and have a great interest in people with stories to tell of the older days of singing and music". Brought up in a very musical household with sessions on a regular basis, local musicians would gather for an all-night song and dance affair."The Galway Fiddler is an interesting song as for me it represents the real talent that can be found on the side of the street that isn't always showcased in the music industry".Other songs on the album A story to tell are more on the country side of Irish but there is a really interesting influence from the like of Pat Boone and other 1950s artists getting in there in a was that really hasn't been heard for a long time. Perhaps now is the right time. Have a listen with fresh ears on her CD baby page where you can also get the album.www.lindawelby.comhttp://cdbaby.com/cd/lindawelby read less
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SnC 144 - Wed 19 Nov 2008
Wed November 19 2008
In London again yesterday and after a particularly stuffy-roomed meeting near the Houses of Parliament with a few rather difficult people, a lovely walk up St James' Park and through Horseguards Parade (flags fluttering in the winter sun reflecting off ancient windows) up Charring Cross Road and through Soho to meet Jessie and pass the decorations in Carnaby Street (right). It really is another world. Look carefully and you'll see that the snowman's anus is fitted with a loudspeaker. Fortunately these were not active at the time!It seems to be the season of missed gigs, I'm going to have to get my priorities sorted out.Get on with it - Val Emmich (New Jersey, USA)I played Hurts more later on SnC 141. Since then Val has joined the cast of Ugly Betty, as a recurring character. Val is playing Jesse, Betty's love interst and a musician (no type casting there then). Ugly Betty is screening on ABC in the States. http://valemmich.com/www.myspace.com/valemmichIbobodub - Manze Dayila and the Nago Nation (St Marc. Haiti)That song is taken from her album SolÃ. You may have already come across her music.Haitian New Yorker, Manze Dayila, was inspired to write "CHANGE (The Barack Obama Song)" after being invited to perform at an Obamarama rally in her Brooklyn, NY neighborhood. Inspiration for an anthem stating "Barack Obama is my president," struck one morning in the shower and the rest is now history-in-the-making on YouTube, Myspace & Facebook.This video is available for viewing and the MP3 single is available for free download on her site.www.manzedayila.comwww.myspace.com/manzedayilawww.cdbaby.com/manzedayilaGiraffe - Afterthem (East Brunswick, NJ, USA) [Drop.io]Afterthem describes their sometimes polished...sometimes raw music as "Avant Garage Funk"...Keyboardist and alleged vocalist Dave George sites Frank Zappa as one of his musical heroes....Lead vocals are done mostly by Joy Epting but they also have featured guest singers Laurel Barclay (of New York rockers "Daddy") and Liz Matta...who also plays sax but neither are on this track - I think.Dave says you should hurry and buy their music while it is still inexpensive because even as you read this they will be attending conferences and seminars so they can take their music to the "next level"Windy Jones...Bass...D.George...Keyboards... Joe Positive...Guitars...Richard Johnson...Bass Tomar DeFresco...VocalsGiraffe is taken from their new CD Time Is Fun When You're Having Fliescdbaby.com/afterthem8www.myspace.com/afterthemThe Answer - Josh Charles (Brooklyn, New York)"Since I was a kid, I've played the gamut -- the worst dive bars with piano keys so jagged that I cut up my fingers every night, some amazing concert halls, outdoor festivals, great clubs and even floating theaters at sea. My mentor/teacher and friend is Dr. John and I can say that I am blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from a master."Josh has just released his debut Josh Charles EP which features members of Dr. John's band, his touring band, and was recorded in New Orleans and New York.www.joshcharlesmusic.com/www.myspace.com/joshcharlesonlineA really interesting set of influences here.Munya - Yaya Ouedraogo (Shimotsuruma, Kanagawa, Japan)From his album Clay Bora.Yaya Ouedraogo, 22, musician from African street is singing the message of peace with African traditional music. Yaya, for long time, has not known his age. But he never thinks it really matters. Once he was asked by his friends when his birthday is, and he answered 'Everyday'. He says that he thanks everyday for that fact that his life is still continuing, and he wants to celebrate for that fact.He is a survivor: survived through African poverty with his luck and his strong will, When he was in his mother's womb, his mother used 'African medicine' to cease his life, but he survived. When he was born, he was left in the street of Burkina Faso. www.imeem.com/people/SgBG5FZDarkside of the Blues - Alexandria Quartet (London, Bergen and SÃmna, Norway)I played this track in an "extraâ mini-show that I slipped in last weekend to let you know about the very first Get Wanted night that I wanted to get to but was totally unable to make. I thought the sound here was really interesting - some great vocal work. My thanks to Ãystein for getting the track to me so quickly.Based in Bergen, Norway's main student city and the country's unofficial pop epicentre, the Quartet have been holed up in studios and rehearsal rooms for the last 18 months polishing their album.Martin SkÃlnes - vox, git, keysÃystein Braut - guitarsKim Ãge Furuhaug - drumsChris Holm - basswww.thealexandriaquartet.comThis - Tryad (USA, France, etc)I've played a couple of tracks by Tryad in the past couple of weeks and I've been in touch with band-member Vavrek who tells me that Jamendo have flown him over from the States to perform a show with a live band on Wednesday of next week, 26th November. I have been trying very hard to get to get there but it just hasn't worked out, yet. I'm committed to a meeting in Birmingham in the English midlands in the afternoon and I just don't think I can get to Paris in time for the show nor the 6pm press conference. SO frustrating. If you can, it starts at 7pm and is at Glaz Art on Avenue Porte de Villette, Paris 19e quite near the Periferique. The show features three artists, the Parisian rockers Hype, Drunksouls from Aix-en-Provence (France) and Tryad. Of course all three are on Jamendo. http://tryad.org/www.myspace.com/tryadwww.jamendo.com/en/artist/tryadPromenons nous dans les bois - Drunksouls (Aix-en-Provence, France)A strange team composed by a former dictator, a pedalo world champion(the famous Brazilian star Borgelao), a vicious missionaire, an Eric Clapton sosie and a couple of Chuck Norris fan twins. Don't be scared by their troubled individual path, just listen to the music they perform together and take a look at the rather fun video at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Bueeu_7aBeEwww.drunksouls.com/www.myspace.com/drunksoulsThe Galway Fiddler - Linda Welby (Galway, Ireland)A native of Loughrea, and now living in Roscahill, Co. Galway, Linda Welby has a very defined vision of where she is going and what is important to her in life. As a composer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist and singer, music has always been at the forefront for Linda. "I love music and have a great interest in people with stories to tell of the older days of singing and music". Brought up in a very musical household with sessions on a regular basis, local musicians would gather for an all-night song and dance affair."The Galway Fiddler is an interesting song as for me it represents the real talent that can be found on the side of the street that isn't always showcased in the music industry".Other songs on the album A story to tell are more on the country side of Irish but there is a really interesting influence from the like of Pat Boone and other 1950s artists getting in there in a was that really hasn't been heard for a long time. Perhaps now is the right time. Have a listen with fresh ears on her CD baby page where you can also get the album.www.lindawelby.comhttp://cdbaby.com/cd/lindawelby read less
SnC 143 - Wed 12 Nov 2008
Wed November 12 2008
A week of heavy travelling with two trips to London and one to Ireland four hours after completing the show tonight as well as a most enjoyable visit to the North Norfolk coast (right) to meet up with a friend from a long way in the past.There really is some great music around and I'm trying to squeeze at least some of it into the show. You're gonna lose - The Aces (CA, USA)The Aces have attitude and a different idea of how to play blues. They reduce the blues to pounding riffs and a distorted wall of sound topped by wailing harp. They were among the first to absorb and recast the drone riff-based Hill Country Blues style, and The Aces do that their own way.www.acesfan.com/Alone - Tryad (various locations)Since we last spoke I've done two all night work sessions followed by full days, yesterday a particularly frantic day in London. Gets to feel a bit unreal here in the barn in the very early morning just before dawn. I"ve been playing my current fave album on repeat for days Tryad's Listen. Amazing variety, some possible influences come to light after a few listens. The album is available on Jamendohttp://tryad.org/www.myspace.com/tryadwww.jamendo.com/en/artist/tryadI'm delighted to report that the player seems to be working just fine a gain now (actually, I think it is a new player). How is it for you? So well done Jamendo for solving the technical problem.Water - Deep 6 Holiday (Los Angeles, CA, USA)From their Awake at the funeral albumSlightly shambolic sound from Deep 6 Holiday - but not in a bad way. It almost makes you listen harder.Deep 6 Holiday's music resonates with listeners because it allows them a space in which they can comfortably experience feelings that are difficult and taboo. The band's lyrical honesty, coupled with passionate performances, are meant to relate the idea that we are all going through the same types of struggles, and, in that way, we are all constantly connected. From its dark and discordant harmonies to its messages of hope, Deep 6 Holiday's Awake at the Funeral takes you on a musical journeyâone in which you realize that sometimes the only way you can feel at peace is by sitting alone in the darkness long enough.www.deep6holidaymusic.com/www.myspace.com/deep6holidayNote from Steve Marshall in the UK.Listening and storing? Just because of the sheer volume of material, for me it's mostly MP3s (of which I listen to around 400 per week), but if I really like something I"ll get hold of the CD and import into iTunes at one of the higher qualities which does make a difference. Of course, there is always the anxiety about hard drive failure but I'm pretty rigorous about backups. So, It"s amazing that I'm whinging about having to store all those CDs - they take a little less room than the equivalent in vinyl.How about you - any good ideas that we can share? Why not pop a comment into the shownotes, drop me a line to peter@suffolkandcool.comOr leave a message on the MyChingo message machine right nest to this week's show on the shownotes page at suffolkandcool.libsyn.com It really is dead easy and you can re-record the message until you get it how you want it to sound. You never know, there might even be a chance to play it in the show (no guarantees though).I've never really made a strong connection between the blues and the mandolin - just not obviously good bedfellows, or so I thought until Bert Deivert kindly dropped a track of his in the Suffolk 'n" Cool drop box. This is something of a revelation and I thank Bert for it.Seems like a Dream - Bert DeivertThis song is on the cd TAKIN' SAM'S ADVICE, released by Bert Deivert, blues mandolinist and American living in Sweden. The song is included on the Yank Rachell Tribute cd at yankrachell.comYank Rachell was the most famous blues mandolinist in the world. Right now thee a re a handful of active recording and touring blues mandolinists in the world.Came in via the Drop.io page at suffolkandool.comwww.deivert.com/blues.htmlGraham Holland at the Liverpool-based It's a frog's life acoustic podcast generally plays acoustic music only from the UK (frankly I don't understand all this nationalism in music but that"s another matter) Anyway, Our Graham who is a lovely guy has invited a bunch of AMP member music podcasters to submit an acoustic track from anywhere which he'll feature in future IAFL shows in a "Hopping around the world" feature. I've a few ideas for a track that I'd like to send but what do you think - any favourites from previous Suffolk and Cool shows that you think should reach a wider audience.Use the same means of contact to let me know and I'll slip a couple of tracks to Graham - he'll never notice.Harper Valley pta - Samantha Dann (Queensland, Australia)I'm not usually a great enthusiast for cover versions but two factors conspired to make an exception this week. Grumbler put together an entire show (Music and Mumblings 037) of covers but I think that was just as an excuse to cram in more cheesy links than seems quite decent. I just don't know how he keeps a straight face as he does shows like that. Good on yer Grumber.A cover of the old classic Harper Valley pta cropped up from Music Submit - I don"t know if it is just that it is newer or because it is by an Australian artist but for me it just cuts it as a really fresh take. There was a great video on Samantha's site too but it has been removed. You"ll find it at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OgMh5fdTerY www.myspace.com/samanthamdannOK now this is getting really interesting ... salsa, reggae an unusual blend.La Jurumba - Carlos de Nicaragua y Familia (Le Havre, Normandie, France)Carlos Wiltshire, alias Carlos de Nicaragua, was born in Bluefields, on the nicaraguayan atlantic coast. His name is not only in reference to his country of birth but mostly in reference to the legendary indian chief Nicaraocai, philosopher, ferocious warrior and fighter. Carlos de Nicaragua was one of the precursors of the sound system concept in Paris.In Paris, latinos, french and africans dance during the concerts under the blazing fire of a nicaraguayan named Carlos and his band "Familia", pioneers of the salsa reggae style. His admiration for the reggae prophets Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear [...] pushed him to dedicate himself to this music, reinventing it and mixing it with the tumbao of dancing rhythms from the Bronx and other great salsa capitals.There is a video that you just have to see at: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MHqYGt6ejqEwww.myspace.com/carlosdenicaraguayfamiliahttp://cdbaby.com/cd/carlosdenicaraguaThanks to Ross Patzelt from Norwich, here in the UK for posting a really nice review of Suffolk 'n' Cool on the iTunes store. If you have iTunes check it out.Ross has a couple of shows of his own at www.rosspatzelt.co.uk If you'd like to post a review of Suffolk 'n' Cool, that would be really appreciated. I mentioned that I was meeting up with Nicky on Saturday after a gap of almost exactly "a lot of yearsâ which went really well, walked on a wonderfully wild North Norfolk beach and a heartening meal at a rather fine restaurant at Holkham called The Victoria. More travels, I'm off to Belfast in a few hours, very early tomorrow morning (and regrettably back in the afternoon) so it seems only appropriate to play something from across the Irish sea, although in fact this is from across the Irish sea â and the Atlantic Ocean. Rising Gael contacted me during the week and my thanks are due to Erin for turning round my request for a track in record time to get it into this week's show.Fierce - Rising Gael (Wisconsin, USA)Rising Gael is a young Irish band that is setting the standard for modern Celtic music. The driving rhythms played on guitar and drum race with the fast fingers and electrifying bowing of the fiddle. This mix is paired with pure, powerful vocals, resulting in a rich and innovative sound.This four-piece band is comprised of young and talented musicians who share a passion for music. The versatile guitar playing of Peter Tissot delivers sweet finger-picking and driving rhythm. Added to the rhythm section are the energetic and racing beats of the bodhran, played by Jeff Olson. The flying fingers and electrifying bowing of Katie Dionne add beautiful and commanding fiddle to the band's mix. Layered in the vibrant sound of the group is Erin Ellison's powerful and nuanced vocals. In addition to singing in the band, Erin contributes graceful and technically impressive flute playing.You can order the CDs and get some great looking gear direct from their website.http://risinggael.com/www.myspace.com/risinggael read less
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