Showing posts with label New Releases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Releases. Show all posts

2/07/2025

Trey Gunn’s 7d Media Releases Experimental Guitarist, Composer, and Producer Andre LaFosse Releases “Entry Level: An Introduction to Andre LaFosse” Spanning More Than Twenty Years of His Career

When I dreamed up a new collection of experimental guitarists for 7d, Andre was my instant first pick.” - Trey Gunn

7D Media is proud to announce that experimental guitarist, composer, and producer Andre LaFosse is joining our musical family with “Entry Level: An Introduction to Andre LaFosse.” Spanning more than twenty years of his career, this 14 track album brings together remastered classics, remixed favorites, and even offers a sneak peek into the future with an exclusive new track.

Throughout the collection, LaFosse’s distinctive “turntablist guitar” technique takes center stage, showcasing his skill in looping, multitracking, and creative sound manipulation. The title track, “Entry Level,” debuts as an electrifying preview of his upcoming album, “Then Again,” scheduled for release later this year on Trey Gunn's experimental music label, 7D Media.

Highlights include the energetic “Hard Sci-Fi” (2012), the genre-defying “Interference” (2003), and a re-amped version of “Balancing Act” (2012), along with updated renditions of “Disambiguation,” “IMNSHO,” and “Seismic.”

This compilation serves as the perfect starting point for new listeners while also offering longtime fans a rich archive of LaFosse’s evolving artistry - from early experiments like “Signify” (1999) to more recent explorations such as “Each Planet a Complete Society” (2022). Aligning seamlessly with 7D Media’s mission to spotlight groundbreaking artists, “Entry Level” stands as a testament to LaFosse’s enduring creativity and his significant contributions to the experimental guitar music landscape.

I first encountered Andre’s musical vision through his release ‘Normalized’ and within two bars I was floored. Finally! Someone had taken guitar-looping into wild new territory. While everyone else was crafting these big, swirling, watery pieces à la Robert Fripp (I'd been wrestling with that myself), Andre completely threw out the rulebook.

His ‘Normalized’ sound was seriously funky stuff – think more Carlos Alomar (Bowie), Adrian Belew, and Fela Kuti's guitar players. More James Brown swagger than Brian Eno dreamscape.

And his looping technique? Totally ‘wrong’ by convention, and brilliantly so! He was corrupting those guitar loops like a mad scientist: chopping them up, stretching them out, breaking them into tiny blips before expanding them back again. No more of those long, drippy sustaining guitar layers – this was musical fragmentation and reassembly, all while keeping the groove alive.

When I dreamed up a new collection of experimental guitarists for 7d, Andre was my instant first pick. Could we get him involved? Would he make new recordings for us? Yes and yes! Even better – we got his whole back catalog, including (Yes!) ‘Normalized.’” - Trey Gunn

Andre’s Music Available at: https://7dmedia.com/entry-level
Visit Andre Online at: https://andrelafosse.com/

For more information: https://7dmedia.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

2/04/2025

Andy Summers and Robert Fripp “The Complete Recordings 1981 - 1984” 3CD/1Blu-ray & “I Advance Masked” 2024 Mix 200gm vinyl Available March 28th, 2025

Andy Summers and Robert Fripp “The Complete Recordings 1981 - 1984” 3CD/1 x Blu-ray

• 4-disc set of all the Summers/Fripp material on 3CD/1Blu-ray.
• CDs include the original albums ‘I Advance Masked’, ‘Bewitched’ and a 3rd album ‘Mother Hold the Candle Steady’ compiled from previously unreleased / unheard material newly mixed and assembled by David Singleton plus an alternative take of “Maquillage” and an early slower version of “Parade”
•Blu-ray includes:
Both original albums and the new 3rd album - newly mixed by David Singleton in 5.1 DTS-HD MA surround & 24/96 hi-res stereo
Both original albums – the original stereo mixes, newly mastered in 24/96 hi-res stereo
A ‘fly on the wall’ audio documentary – ‘Can We Record Tony?’ – taken from Robert Fripp’s own archive cassettes of the 2 guitarists’ original improvisations and conversations, also in 24/96 hi-res
• Presented in a 10-panel book-sized digi-sleeve with 16-page booklet including photos & sleeve-notes from new interviews with Andy Summers and Robert Fripp by King Crimson biographer Sid Smith.
• Plus a fascinating ‘Tale of the Tapes’ page by David Singleton on how / where the previously unreleased material was recently discovered / sourced.

The most exquisite moments in music are when you connect with the other players, when you fly, when you touch the spirit and the audience is there with you.” - Andy Summers, One Train Later

Having crossed paths briefly in the ’60s in Bournemouth where Fripp took over Andy’s guitar chair in the band at Bournemouth’s Majestic Hotel, it wasn’t until 1981 - when Summers wrote to Fripp - that the two guitarists would work together.

With King Crimson fresh from recording the now classic album ‘Discipline’ after a considerable break, Fripp was immediate in his response to Summers’s suggestion of working together. And though The Police were busy with the recording and touring of ‘Ghost in the Machine’, the two guitarists somehow managed to find time to experiment, develop and record the first of their two albums.

Whilst “I Advance Masked” showcased the skill and differing guitar techniques of the two players with heavy influence of Fripp’s multi-rhythmic playing evident, their second 1984 album ‘Bewitched’ was a more melodic affair with the inclusion of additional personnel including bassist Chris Childs and Sara Lee, and as Fripp put it, “the album is a lot more Andrew than it is me”.

Almost 40 years later - during plans to reissue the original albums and searching for the original tapes - Summers came across four new tapes in a Los Angeles vault. Not only was most of the original material on those tapes, but a treasure trove of previously unreleased material, early versions, alternative versions of tracks were unearthed.

From that, eleven unreleased tracks were arranged/edited and newly mixed and, along with an alternative take of “Maquillage” and an early slower version of “Parade”, a third mini album titled ‘Mother Hold the Candle Steady’ was created. More previously unreleased tracks such as Balinese and Brainstorm and delights such as an early mix of New Marimba were also discovered by David Singleton in the process of collating and mixing this collection.

In addition, this package includes an audio documentary titled ‘Can We Record Tony?’ which is from a series of cassettes Fripp kept, containing their original exploratory improvisations.

CD 1 - I ADVANCE MASKED

I ADVANCE MASKED
UNDER BRIDGES OF SILENCE
CHINA - YELLOW LEADER
IN THE CLOUD FOREST
NEW MARIMBA
GIRL ON A SWING
HARDY COUNTRY
THE TRUTH OF SKIES
PAINTING AND DANCE
STILL POINT
LAKELAND / AQUARELLE
SEVEN ON SEVEN
STULTIFIED

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:
BRAINSTORM
NEW MARIMBA (EARLY MIX)
BALINESE
SEVEN ON SEVEN (REPRISE)

CD 2 - BEWITCHED

PARADE
WHAT KIND OF MAN READS PLAYBOY
BEGIN THE DAY
TRAIN
BEWITCHED
TRIBE
MAQUILLAGE
GUIDE
FORGOTTEN STEPS
IMAGE AND LIKENESS

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:
TRIBE (ORIGINAL VERSION)
MAQUILLAGE (ALT ORIGINAL MIX)

CD 3 - MOTHER HOLD THE CANDLE STEADY (Previously Unreleased)

IMPUDENT PRELUDE
BRAINSTORM
TREMORS
TURKISH KITCHEN
SKYLINE
FOI UM OPTIMO DIA
SAN ANTONIO BLUES
MOTHER HOLD THE CANDLE STEADY
ENTROPY PULSE
NINJA ACID DANCE
STEP N’ FETCHIT
MAQUILLAGE II
PARADE II
CAN WE RECORD TONY? (EDIT)

BLU-RAY (All content in 24/96 Hi-Res)

I ADVANCE MASKED
As CD including:
NEW MIXES STEREO
NEW MIXES SURROUND (Also in DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround)
ORIGINAL MIXES

BEWITCHED
AS CD including:
NEW MIXES STEREO
NEW MIXES SURROUND (also in DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround)
ORIGINAL MIXES

MOTHER HOLD THE CANDLE STEADY
STEREO
SURROUND (also in DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround)
CAN WE RECORD TONY? (COMPLETE)

Andy Summers and Robert Fripp “I Advance Masked” (2024 David Singleton Mix) 200gm vinyl

• 200-gram audiophile vinyl of Andy Summers and Robert Fripp’s 1982 album.
• New 2024 stereo mix by David Singleton
• Cut by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering
• Includes 2 previously unreleased tracks ‘Skyline’ and ‘Entropy Pulse’

With a very different sounding 1980s King Crimson lineup on tour and The Police’s status as one of the biggest acts in the world, it’s unsurprising that an album of guitar duets from Summers/Fripp – despite being as far apart from the concept of ‘guitar hero’ playing as possible to imagine, proved intriguing enough to spend several weeks in the US Billboard 200 charts.

On the multitrack tapes for both “I Advance Masked” and “Bewitched”, there were many unfinished tracks. With ‘Skyline’ and ‘Entropy Pulse’, Fripp (on ‘Skyline’) and Summers (on ‘Entropy Pulse’) had played numerous part-complete solos. According to Singleton, this left him “with the wonderful task, now very simple in a digital world, of making a coherent backing and then combining and switching between the various solos to create the “duets” that you now hear”.

SIDE A:

I ADVANCE MASKED
UNDER BRIDGES OF SILENCE
CHINA - YELLOW LEADER
IN THE CLOUD FOREST
NEW MARIMBA
GIRL ON A SWING

SIDE B:

HARDY COUNTRY
THE TRUTH OF SKIES
PAINTING AND DANCE
STILL POINT
LAKELAND / AQUARELLE
SEVEN ON SEVEN
STULTIFIED
ENTROPY PULSE (Previously unreleased)^
SKYLINE (Previously unreleased)*

*Skyline will be available as a digital single on all DSPs from 31st January 2025
^Entropy Pulse will be available as a digital single on all DSPs from 28th February 2025

For further information, please contact: info@panegyric.net

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com


1/29/2025

JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS PREMIERE “YOUR MOVE/I’VE SEEN ALL GOOD PEOPLE” VIDEO

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks premiere today the 2nd video from their upcoming live cd/dvd for the YES classic “Your Move/ I’ve Seen All Good People”. The video was shot at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois on the 2023 tour and follows the release last month of the video for “And You And I”. You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/05eiDU639cs

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live - Perpetual Change” will be released on March 14th as a two cd/dvd package as well as triple vinyl and blu-ray. All configurations are available for preorder here: https://ffm.to/jonandersonperpetualchange

As previously announced, the band will commence leg one of their 2025 tour April 1st in Tucson, Arizona.  The dates for leg one are below:

April 1 Tucson AZ –The Rialto Theater
April 3- Anaheim CA-The Grove of Anaheim
April 5-Las Vegas NV-The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
April 8-Oakland CA-Fox Theater
April 11-Sacramento CA- SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
April 14-Seattle WA- Moore Theater
April 19-Rockford IL-Coronado Pac
April 23-Milwaukee WI-Pabst Theater
April 25-Des Plaines IL-Des Plaines Theater
April 27-St.Charles IL-The Arcada Theater
April 30-North Tonawanda NY-Riviera Theater
May 2-Cleveland OH-The Agora
May 4-Lancaster PA-American Music Theater
May 7-Wilmington DE-The Grand Opera House
May 10-Ridgefield CT –The Ridgefield Playhouse
May 12-Ridgefield CT-The Ridgefield Playhouse
May 16-Westbury NY-Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
May 18-Carteret NJ- Carteret Performing Arts Center

For more information:
Jon Anderson’s official website: www.JonAnderson.com
Band Geek official website: https://richiecastellano.com/bandgeek/
Jon Anderson YES Epics and Classics:
Website -  http://jonandersonyesepicsandclassics.com/
Facebook - Jon Anderson YES Epics & Classics - https://www.facebook.com/jonandersonyesepicsandclassics/
Twitter - @JonYesEpic
Instagram - @jonandersonyesepicsandclassics
TikTok - @JonAndersonYESEpic
YouTube - Jon Anderson YES Epics & Classics - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvSkw_3SAs1Yy2Ro68GzLw

Management:
Larry Mazer
Entertainment Services Unlimited
One Echelon Plaza, 227 Laurel Road, Suite 106
Voorhees, NJ 08043
P - 856.751.2223
C- 856-816-2820

Agent:
Steve Schenck | TKO
141 Halstead Avenue | 4th Fl.  Mamaroneck, NY  10543
PH: 914-346-8938
email: steveschenck@tkoco.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

1/23/2025

WISHBONE ASH AT THE BBC 1970-1988 12-DISC SET INCLUDES 72-PAGE HARDBACK BOOK, 11 CDs OF LIVE MATERIAL AND A DVD OF PERFORMANCE FOOTAGE FROM THE BBC

RELEASE DATE: 28TH MARCH 2025

Madfish Music (Fairport Convention, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, John Mayall) proudly presents Wishbone Ash – At The BBC 1970-1988, an extraordinary collection of iconic performances, rare recordings, and behind-the-scenes gems, captured over nearly two decades from one of the most celebrated bands in rock history

Four years in the making and shaped by the input of devoted fans and band members alike, this long-awaited release is the definitive archive of Wishbone Ash's unforgettable relationship with the BBC.

PRE-ORDER WISHBONE ASH – AT THE BBC 1970-1988 https://burningshed.com/store/madfish
(28TH MARCH 2025)

Packaged in a protective slipcase, the audiovisual book set is comprised of:
• 11 CDs of electrifying live material including never-before-heard sessions and performances, expertly restored and remastered by Pete Reynolds. Includes iconic shows from the Paris Theatre, Glasgow Apollo and Hammersmith Odeon, as well as performances on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, Sounds of the Seventies, Top Gear + more.
• a DVD of Old Grey Whistle Test footage from 1971, 1977 & 1980. Includes rare outtakes, full performances, and behind-the-scenes moments.
• a beautifully bound 72-page hardback book, complete with rare photos, session documentation from the BBC vaults and exclusive insights from the band.
For fans, collectors, and newcomers alike, this is the ultimate treasure trove of Ash’s signature melodic twin-lead guitars and progressive rock mastery. The wait is over.


Photo by Dick Barnatt

WISHBONE ASH – AT THE BBC 1970-1988 TRACKLIST

DISC 1
1. Vas Dis (John Peel’s Sunday Concert 19/11/70) [04:24]
2. Phoenix (John Peel’s Sunday Concert 19/11/70) [14:13]
3. Where Were You Tomorrow (John Peel’s Sunday Concert 19/11/70) [06:23]
4. Queen of Torture (Sounds of the Seventies 1/1/71) [03:30]
5. Errors of my Way (Sounds of the Seventies 1/1/71) [06:38]
6. Blind Eye (Sounds of the Seventies 21/4/71) [03:52]
7. Lullaby (Sounds of the Seventies 21/4/71) [02:48]
8. The Pilgrim (Top Gear 5/7/71) [06:57]
9. Jail Bait (Top Gear 5/7/71) [04:54]
10. Lady Whiskey (Top Gear 5/7/71) [05:39]
11. Lullaby (Top Gear 5/7/71) [03:12]
12. Jail Bait (Sounds of the Seventies 1/11/71) [04:59]
13. The Pilgrim (Sounds of the Seventies 1/11/71) [08:39]
14. Lullaby (Sounds of the Seventies 1/11/71) [03:15]

DISC 2
1. Time Was (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [10:27]
2. Blowin’ Free (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [05:32]
3. Jail Bait (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [05:23]
4. The Pilgrim (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [10:25]
5. Warrior (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [05:40]
6. Throw Down The Sword (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [06:27]
7. The King Will Come (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [08:24]
8. Phoenix (Paris Theatre London 25/5/72) [19:35]

DISC 3
1. Blowin’ Free (Top Gear 18/4/72) [06:47]
2. Warrior (Top Gear 18/4/72) [04:50]
3. The King Will Come (Top Gear 18/4/72) [06:10]
4. Ballad Of The Beacon (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [06:01]
5. Sometime World (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [07:36]
6. Rock n Roll Widow (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [05:58]
7. Blowin’ Free (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [05:22]
8. Jail Bait (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [09:08]
9. Time Was (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [07:33]
10. Phoenix (Paris Theatre London 14/2/74) [18:34]

DISC 4
1. Runaway (John Peel Show 19/11/76) [03:36]
2. The King Will Come (John Peel Show 19/11/76) [07:39]
3. Lorelei (John Peel Show 19/11/76) [06:23]
4. Mother Of Pearl (John Peel Show 19/11/76) [06:01]
5. Blowin’ Free (John Peel Show 19/11/76) [05:56]
6. Come In From The Rain (Old Grey Whistle Test 11/10/77) [04:45]
7. Goodbye Baby Hello Friend (Old Grey Whistle Test 11/10/77) [03:35]

DISC 5
1. Blind Eye (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [02:48]
2. Lady Whiskey (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [02:50]
3. Warrior (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [05:38]
4. Throw Down The Sword (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [04:24]
5. Front Page News (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [05:55]
6. Goodbye Baby Hello Friend (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [05:31]
7. Come In From The Rain (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [05:21]
8. Phoenix (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [12:39]
9. Blowin Free (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [06:37]
10. Bad Weather Blues (Glasgow Apollo 17/10/77) [08:26]

DISC 6
1. The King Will Come (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [06:55]
2. Warrior (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [06:11]
3. Errors Of My Way (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [06:28]
4. You See Red (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [06:47]
5. F*U*B*B (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [10:05]
6. Front Page News (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [05:39]
7. The Way Of The World (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [10:22]
8. Phoenix (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [13:36]
9. Anger In Harmony (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [04:44]
10. Time Was (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 1)) [06:47]

DISC 7
1. Runaway (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [03:46]
2. Lady Whiskey (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [03:00]
3. Jail Bait (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [05:10]
4. Queen Of Torture (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [03:13]
5. Blowin’ Free (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [07:05]
6. Bad Weather Blues (Hammersmith Odeon 25/10/78 (part 2)) [08:57]
7. Blowin’ Free (Wembley Empire Pool 22/11/79) [07:04]
8. Living Proof (Wembley Empire Pool 22/11/79) [05:44]
9. Helpless (Wembley Empire Pool 22/11/79) [04:16]
10. Bad Weather Blues (Wembley Empire Pool 22/11/79) [09:07]

DISC 8
1. Doctor (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [06:07]
2. Blind Eye (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [03:50]
3. The Way Of The World (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [09:15]
4. Insomnia (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [07:01]
5. Queen Of Torture (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [03:20]
6. Lifeline (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [07:13]
7. Living Proof (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [06:02]
8. Blowin’ Free (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [06:39]
9. Helpless (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [04:01]
10. Jail Bait (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [05:32]
11. Bad Weather Blues (Hammersmith Odeon 2/2/80) [09:30]

DISC 9
1. The King Will Come (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [06:31]2
2. Lady Whiskey (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [03:27]
3. Where Is The Love (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [04:32]
4. Living Proof (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [05:57]
5. Underground (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [05:28]
6. Warrior (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [06:26]
7. Loaded (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [07:04]
8. Kicks On The Street (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [04:45]
9. Blowin’ Free (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [07:33]
10. Get Ready (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 1)) [04:28]

DISC 10
1. Phoenix (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 2)) [15:29]
2. Number The Brave (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 2)) [05:41]
3. Helpless (Hammersmith Odeon 2/6/81 (part 2)) [07:16]
4. Long Live The Night (The Friday Rock Show 24/5/85) [03:47]
5. Love Is Blue (The Friday Rock Show 24/5/85) [04:07]
6. People in Motion (The Friday Rock Show 24/5/85) [03:54]
7. Cell Of Fame (The Friday Rock Show 24/5/85) [04:53]

DISC 11
1. Tangible Evidence (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [03:55]
2. Living Proof (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:29]
3. Genevieve (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [03:57]
4. No More Lonely Nights (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:23]
5. The King Will Come (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:23]
6. Throw Down The Sword (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [05:22]
7. Clousseau (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [04:54]
8. In The Skin (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:03]
9. Phoenix (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [13:48]
10. Blowin’ Free (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:38]
11. Jail Bait (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:22]
12. Bad Weather Blues (Hammersmith Odeon 4/3/88) [06:52]

DISC 12
1. Vas Dis (take 1) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [04:50]
2. Vas Dis (take 2) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [04:48]
3. Jail Bait (take 1) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [01:10]
4. Jail Bait (take 2) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [05:00]
5. Jail Bait (take 3) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [00:59]
6. Jail Bait (take 4) (Old Grey Whistle Test 12/10/71) [05:30]
7. Come In From The Rain (Old Grey Whistle Test 11/10/77) [04:39]
8. Goodbye Baby Hello Friend (Old Grey Whistle Test 11/10/77) [03:29]
9. Helpless (Old Grey Whistle Test 13/5/80) [03:32]
10. Blowin’ Free (Old Grey Whistle Test 13/5/80) [06:17]

To pre-order: https://burningshed.com/store/madfish

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

1/20/2025

Americana-Fusion Ensemble JACK O’ THE CLOCK to Release New Album PORTRAITS on February 13, 2025!

“Jack O’ the Clock just seem to go from strength to strength, one of the most original and compelling groups I know playing some amazing compositions that seem to tread effortlessly between Van Dyke Parks and folk music from an as yet unidentified culture, while making all the things you’ve always thought of as difficult sound as effortless and natural as breathing.” - FRED FRITH

PORTRAITS is “accessible, smart music” (Pascal Bouquillard, Clair et Obscur) by Jack O’ The Clock, “perhaps the foremost modern dark Americana outfit” (Mike Borella, Avant Music News). It is a re-imagining of an album founding members Emily Packard and Damon Waitkus recorded back in the summer of 2003. The album features the original rhythm and violin tracks, bringing new lyrics, vocals, and an array of other overdubs by present band members Kate McLoughlin and Victor Reynolds.

PORTRAITS presents a collection of bite-sized, slice-of-life, mostly first-person portraits of individuals ranging from childhood to old age, bound up in the quietly desperate particulars of their lives. Each voice forges a unique alloy of characteristics, from resistance to resignation, earnestness to irony, but with a consistent undercurrent of humor.

Musically, you might think of these as front porch songs: hooky, energetic, sunny-side-up, reflective, fun, a little casual. Pure play and pleasure. It’s a side of Jack O’ the Clock that has always been present but has never been so concentrated in a single album, and because of the strange decade-spanning way this album came together, could never quite happen again.

“Fronted by the lithe, troubadour vocals of Damon Waitkus and accompanied by lush vocal harmonies, old-timey strings, fingerpicked guitar and shape shifting rhythms, Jack O’ The Clock weave folksy Americana with a fusion 70s rock vibe — think Crosby, Stills & Nash and Pearls Before Swine supported by Weather Report’s rhythm section. Through his balladesque lyrics, Waitkus inhabits a range of characters, exploring the inner monologues and waking dreams of resentful armed white men, dissociated self-impersonators and nocturnal bureaucrats.” -EMILY POTHAST, THE WIRE

“…Through 10 years of recordings, Jack O’ The Clock is now established as a category unto themselves. The music often takes the form of complex, contrapuntal pieces with beautiful interplay between the hammer dulcimer, bassoon, violin, and guitar. The intertwined themes build and meander…On top of this are Waitkus’s poignant vocals, adding to the melancholic atmosphere.

“Listening to Jack O’ The Clock invokes a twisted view of America post World War II – or perhaps projects that view to the rural blight of today. Lyrically, the group does not make a statement in particular. They offer no positions, polemics, nor solutions. Instead, their songs explore dark slices of life, unusual and disturbing happenings involving people both ordinary and strange” - MIKE BORELLA, AVANT MUSIC NEWS

PORTRAITS is available as a 24-bit digital download, limited-run signed CD-R, and streaming on all major platforms.

Jack O’ the Clock:
Damon Waitkus: vocals, guitars, hammer dulcimer, bass, flute, keyboards, etc.
Emily Packard: violin, viola
Kate McLoughlin: bassoon, vocals
Victor Reynolds: vocals, bass, guitars, keyboards, etc.

with:
Brad Mehlenbacher: drums
Roger Vaughan: bass

Portraits Tracklist:

1. Josephine’s Fresh Cuts
2. I’m OK, You’re a Shithead
3. No. 4 Mountain
4. Another Sunny Day/Star of Monster
5. Year of the Gypsy Moths
6. In the Gold Coin Saloon
7. My Life’s Not Wasted
8. Lazy Tom Bog
9. The Gardener
10. Nature Abhors a Vacuum
11. Puer 1
12. Twomile Island
13. Isolation Booth
14. Stone Cold Steve Cactus In Mojave
15. Windigo Knocking
16. It’s Hard To Find Booze On Sunday
17. Puer 2

To purchase: https://jackotheclock.bandcamp.com/album/portraits

For more information:
Website: https://jackotheclock.com/
Bandcamp: https://jackotheclock.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackOTheClock/
Instagram: @jackotheclockmusic
Youtube: @jackotheclockmusic

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158

1/17/2025

Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Vocal Legend Chris Thompson To Release Last Ever Live Album “The Final Round”

“The Final Round”, the last ever live album by legendary Manfred Mann’s Earth Band vocalist Chris Thompson, was recorded in Germany during The Final Round Tour 2022. It was recorded with Chris’s band of 21 years featuring Mads Eriksen, Frank Hovland, Gunnar Bjelland and Zsolt Meszaros, with special guest Marc Rohles.

It is a 2-hour long CD set featuring all the hits of course. Delving back into the early Manfred Mann’s Earth Band classics like “Messin” and “Buddha”, plus some new originals from Chris and of course “You’re The Voice”. It is a great representation of the songs Chris has been playing over the years with the band, producing some great live versions. Anybody who has been a fan of Chris over the last years will not be disappointed with the quality of these CDs or the track listing.

Chris says, “It has been a great pleasure for me to play with these guys over the last 21 years. The best band in the land, enjoy! I shall miss it!”

Track list:

WAITER THERE’S A YAWN IN MY EAR
DEMOLITION MAN
YOU ANGEL YOU
ANGELS AT MY GATE
MESSIN’
FOR YOU
FATHER OF DAY
MARTHA’S MADMAN
WOE IS ME
CHICAGO INSTITUTE
WHOLE LOT TO GIVE
BUDDHA
DON’T KILL IT CAROL
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT
(DRUM SOLO INTO) FOR YOU REPRISE
THE MIGHTY QUINN

Encores

YOU’RE THE VOICE
DAVY’S ON THE ROAD AGAIN

To purchase: https://cherryred.co/TheFinalRound

“The Final Round” is available digitally through Cherry Red Digital, but Chris has some physical copies of the CD, which he is giving away, all signed, for free, or with a donation to a Kids Cancer Station in Karlsruhe which he is supporting. He has already raised over 5000 Euros. All the details of how to get a free copy of the CD, and / or donate are on Chris’s Web Site. You can also see details of the charity Chris is raising money for. christhompson-central.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

1/16/2025

Held By Trees To Release Second Album “Hinterland” Featuring Talk Talk/Hollis veterans Robbie McIntosh, Laurence Pendrous, Andy Panayi With Simone Marie Butler (Primal Scream, Jesus & Mary Chain), Matt Simms (Wire), Jen Macro (My Bloody Valentine) and Others!

“Hinterland” is the second LP by Held By Trees, taking in elements of jazz, post-rock, and ambient music and will be released on CD/Vinyl (and digital download only on Bandcamp) on Friday 4th April, 2025 on Tweed Jacket Music Ltd and Lasgo Records Distribution. The follow-up to 2022’s critically acclaimed debut, ‘Solace’, this new eight-piece album is a sonic journey through ambiguous spaces, within and without.

Once again, Held By Trees – helmed by composer/producer David Joseph - brings together living DNA from its chief influence, the latter work of Mark Hollis with Talk Talk, and as a solo artist. This includes this time his son Charlie Hollis who plays piano on four of the tracks. Returning Talk Talk/Hollis veterans are Robbie McIntosh on guitar, Laurence Pendrous on piano, Andy Panayi on flute, clarinet and saxophone (who are each member of the live HBT band), plus Martin Ditcham on drums/percussion and Simon Edwards on double bass.

Other notable contributors to the album include: Rob Coombes (Supergrass) on Hammond Organ, Stephen Gilchrist (Stephen Evens, Graham Coxon) on drums, Simone Marie Butler (Primal Scream, Jesus & Mary Chain) on synths and sound effects, Matt Simms (Wire, It Hugs Back) on guitar, Norman Westberg (Swans) on guitar, Robert Poss (Band of Susans, Phil Niblock) on guitar, Simon Scott (Slowdive) with field recordings, Mark Simnett (Bark Psychosis) on drums and percussion, Jen Macro (My Bloody Valentine, Hurtling, Graham Coxon) on guitar, Chris Pedley (The Baker Brothers) on bass.

David Joseph said, “‘Hinterland’ is a meandering celebration of the vague, the between places, the forgotten, nameless margins – not just in the landscape around us physically, but also internally – somewhere in the middle of faith and doubt, joy and melancholy, departure and arrival.”

“The thrill of Held By Trees is bringing such a variety of musicians together and sculpting something surprising and unique from the ideas they submit. This album is an odyssey of guitar, with some of the most innovative guitarists of the last 50 years of alternative, left-field music taking part. ‘Hinterland’ is full of soundscapes using guitars like paintbrushes, painting a variety of rich, delicate, floating and abrasive textures that evoke the liminal spaces around us and within us.”

In a departure from previous releases, the artwork this time is supplied by Brighton-based abstract mixed-media artist, Gareth Hayward. David said, “Gareth’s artwork is the perfect visual pairing for the music. It asks us what we see within it, without dictating what or where it is. There is plenty of intentional ambiguity, which is central to the album’s musical theme. I adore Gareth’s use of negative-space and his visceral approach to capturing landscapes full of mood and mystery.”


David Joseph

For more information: www.heldbytrees.co.uk

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 1-828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com (North America, Europe)

1/07/2025

NorCal Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter PIET DALMOLEN Proudly Unveils His Long-Awaited Debut Solo LP TIME STANDS STILL

Arcata, CA – From the coastal cliffs of Northern California’s Emerald Triangle, guitarist/singer/songwriter PIET DALMOLEN proudly unveils TIME STANDS STILL, his long-awaited debut solo LP releasing January 17, 2025. Boasting eight eclectic compositions, this talisman resonates through an ambitious amalgam of sublime psychedelic rock, soulful jazzy blues, and indie-Americana. Bobbing and weaving amidst the foundational chemistry of bass, drums, and various keyboards, Piet’s superb guitar and understated vocals coalesce to create a dense, potent vessel of joy and vulnerability.

A veteran studio engineer and session guitarist for two decades, Dalmolen toured nationally in the mid-aughts with jam upstarts Nucleus, and subsequently gigged with numerous Northern California bands. These days he’s in DIY-mode across multiple roles for this intensely personal passion project. Ably assisted by Matt Engel on keyboards, Tommy Fitzmaurice on drums, and Ian Taylor on bass, TIME STANDS STILL was tracked across several sessions in 2023 at Odyssey Studios, a rustic barn situated on a prairie overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Here Piet Dalmolen was able to keep his focus solely on creativity and bandleading, and once the basic tracks were laid down, he overdubbed additional guitar and vocals at his own Universal Balance Studios in Arcata, CA, throughout 2024.

Taking in stride some big personal life changes after the disruption of the pandemic, and as an enthusiastic new surfer, PIET DALMOLEN took a much-needed vacation to Maui in the summer of 2023. It was an influential trip for Piet that resulted in most of the music heard on TIME STANDS STILL. This intentional collection reveals a reluctant poet reawakened, mining inspiration from life’s trials and tribulations, and discovering knowledge of self amid the glorious environs of sacred Hawaiian Islands. Piet was staying in Lahaina when the dry hurricane winds swept the now infamous fires down from the mountain into town, and he fled on foot with guitar on his back, eventually hitchhiking to the airport.

PIET DALMOLEN had spent the previous 15 years gigging with other bands and playing covers, and while grateful to be playing regularly, it was a long dry spell from creating his own music. Feeling inspired to dive back in and with a wealth of new material, he picked his local dream team of musicians and watched it all fall into place. “I love my band for their talent, aesthetic, and easy-going personalities,” says Piet. “The older I get the more I appreciate having the right people that I can rely on and have fun with, and thankfully they believe in my musical vision.”

TIME STANDS STILL was written, produced, mixed, and mastered all by PIET DALMOLEN. On this solo opening salvo, PIET DALMOLEN monologues abstract musings, illustrated with ruminations on love, loss, fatherhood, mortality, and new beginnings. Sturdy songcraft couched in a bare-bones analog aesthetic, the gritty grooves get drizzled with earthy textures and tasty guitar tones, whispering sweet melodies that make the eyes well up and chest weigh heavy. Music manifested in the wake of seismic change, waves of grief and personal evolution, TIME STANDS STILL traverses a wide swath of emotional and sonic topography: Floydian dreamscapes, prog-scented improv, sizzling surf-rock, while touching a plethora of points between.

The track “Being” serves as a lyrical centerpiece. Piet wrote the first chorus on his hotel balcony anticipating the arrival of the Maui storm, and the second chorus on the plane ride home. “The pretty guitar coda is something that just came out of me the morning of the fires,” says Piet, “before we had any idea what was to come. And the wave sounds are my own field recording from the trip, not stock. It feels poetic to have them timelessly etched into a record that means so much to me.”

There will be a TIME STANDS STILL record release event featuring the full band at the Arcata Playhouse on January 18, followed by Bay Area shows at Mac’s 19 Broadway in Fairfax on February 15, and at The Back Room in Berkeley on February 16.

TIME STANDS STILL is available January 17, 2025. Visit the PIET DALMOLEN website for more information: www.pietdalmolen.com

To order or stream TIME STANDS STILL on digital services please visit: https://lnk.to/PDTimeStandsStill

For Press and Interview inquiries please contact Billy James of Glass Onyon PR: (828) 350-8158 or glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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12/13/2024

PROG ENSEMBLE IAMTHEMORNING’S VIRTUOSO PIANIST GLEB KOLYADIN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘GLIMMER’

Photo credit: Avgusta Levina

PROG ENSEMBLE IAMTHEMORNING’S VIRTUOSO PIANIST GLEB KOLYADIN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘GLIMMER’

THE FIRST SINGLE TO BE RELEASED FROM HIS UPCOMING ALBUM MOBULA (28TH FEBRUARY 2025)

Revered pianist and one half of atmospheric prog duo Iamthemorning Gleb Kolyadin returns today with the first single from his new solo album Mobula (28th February). The track, titled ‘Glimmer’, introduces new styles and folk elements for Gleb, taking listeners on a journey through cosmic landscapes, shifting times of day, and deep space, where imagination transforms the ordinary.

‘Glimmer’ is brought to life by a mesmerizing, handcrafted animation by Natalia Ryss. Known for her work with Max Cooper, Ryss’ stunning video, crafted frame by frame over three months using different techniques like rotoscoping, perfectly mirrors the track's otherworldly charm and adds a visual depth to the ethereal quality of the music.

Drawing from poloniumcubes - Gleb's vast music diary of over 500 tracks - Mobula unfolds as a suite of 14 short stories, each one a vibrant novella in sound. It’s a sci-fi-inspired odyssey that captures the spirit of grace and exploration, embodied by the album’s titular oceanic creature. From neoclassical elegance to pulsating electronic beats & folk textures, Mobula traverses genres and emotions, mirroring the movements of an imaginary planet and its ever-changing atmospheres.


Gleb Kolyadin – Mobula
1. Parallax [04:18]
2. Glimmer [04:03]
3. Afterglow [03:22]
4. Dawnlight [01:55]
5. Radiant [04:24]
6. Observer [01:41]
7. Transient [03:06]
8. Crystalline [02:29]
9. Fractured [02:40]
10. Tempest [02:34]
11. Nebular [02:38]
12. Shimmer [05:41]
13. Starfall [02:32]
14. Gaia [03:20]

PRE-ORDER MOBULA – OUT 28TH FEBRUARY ON PURPLE VINYL LP, BLACK VINYL LP AND CD
(https://GlebKolyadin.lnk.to/mobula )

Mobula marks Gleb Kolyadin’s first album fully conceived and produced in the UK, following his relocation two years ago under a Global Talent visa. The album, mixed and mastered by Vlad Avy, blends rich folk and ethnic influences with electronic rhythms. Central to Mobula’s vibrant sound is the contribution of percussionist Evan Carson, a notable figure in the folk scene, whose work on almost all the tracks added an exuberance and dynamism to the rhythmic palette.

his music comes from deep within his soul. What treasure lies there’ – Prog Magazine

Adding to the album’s distinct character is the enchanting resonance of a 100-year-old Broadwood grand piano that was used throughout the recording process. Captured by engineers Marcel van Limbeek (Tori Amos) and Gianluca Capacchione (Max Meser), the piano brings a timeless, organic warmth to the compositions, contrasting beautifully with the album’s modern production techniques.

a master’Classic Rock Germany

Mobula will be released on 28th February on Kscope on purple vinyl LP, black vinyl LP, CD and digitally. Pre-order here: https://GlebKolyadin.lnk.to/mobula

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12/12/2024

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Announce Live CD/DVD Release

And You And I” Video Premieres Today!

Following the worldwide acclaim for their debut album “TRUE”, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks announce today the March 14th release of the CD/DVD package “Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live- Perpetual Change”. The band recorded and filmed the entire show at the Aracada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois on their August 2023 summer tour. The concert will be available as a two CD/DVD package as well as a triple vinyl package. Both are available for preorder today here: https://ffm.to/jonandersonperpetualchange

To celebrate today’s announcement, the band is premiering a video of the YES classic “And You And I” taken from the DVD. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nTGt2rr0o74

Below is the track listing for both configurations:
Yours Is No Disgrace
Perpetual Change
Close To The Edge
Heart Of The Sunrise
Starship Trooper
Awaken
And You And I
Your Move/ I’ve Seen All Good People
Gates Of Delirium
Roundabout

For more information:
Jon Anderson’s official website: www.JonAnderson.com
Band Geek official website: https://richiecastellano.com/bandgeek/
Jon Anderson YES Epics and Classics:
Website -  http://jonandersonyesepicsandclassics.com/
Facebook - Jon Anderson YES Epics & Classics - https://www.facebook.com/jonandersonyesepicsandclassics/
Twitter - @JonYesEpic
Instagram - @jonandersonyesepicsandclassics
TikTok - @JonAndersonYESEpic
YouTube - Jon Anderson YES Epics & Classics - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvSkw_3SAs1Yy2Ro68GzLw

Management:
Larry Mazer
Entertainment Services Unlimited
One Echelon Plaza, 227 Laurel Road, Suite 106
Voorhees, NJ 08043
P - 856.751.2223
C- 856-816-2820

Agent:
Steve Schenck | TKO
141 Halstead Avenue | 4th Fl.  Mamaroneck, NY  10543
PH: 914-346-8938
email: steveschenck@tkoco.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

12/10/2024

UK Acoustic Ensemble Auburn Featuring Liz Lenten To Release Reflective and Uplifting New Single “GOOD TO BE ANYWHERE”

Released on 9th January 2025

Liz Lenten, (AKA Auburn) a British singer-songwriter, has captivated audiences with her soulful voice and eclectic style, blending Americana, blues, and roots music. Her collaborations with Grammy-nominated producers and writers, and live performances with legendary musicians have solidified her international reputation. In 2022, she was honored with the ‘British Empire Medal’ for her services to music and education.

“Good To Be Anywhere” is a reflection on the beauty of life’s unfiltered, everyday moments. It captures those fleeting instances that might seem small, like coffee, in a broken cup, that somehow tastes perfect, or the stillness you feel even in the chaos of a crowd.

“‘It’s that delicate balance between gratitude and impermanence, appreciating the here and now, even when life is feeling fragile and uncertain.” – Liz Lenten

For more information:
EPK LINK: auburn.org.uk/epk
Linktree to socials and website: https://linktr.ee/auburnbanduk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=3e72ec0e-67d7-429d-bc4f-7374e950246a

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

12/02/2024

“Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal” Spinoff Film to be Released December 10, 2024!

Studio City, CA – Lightyear Entertainment announces that it will release a spinoff of the acclaimed “Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal” (2006) titled “Get Thrashed: Around the World” on Tuesday, December 10th.

Nearly 20 years after the release of the original Get Thrashed¸ Lighyear has teamed up with the film’s director, Rick Ernst, to create a brand-new feature using a mix of deleted scenes, unused interviews, and updated graphics. “Around The World” takes audiences on a global journey through the thrash metal phenomenon, highlighting lesser-known bands and thrash metal scenes that reveal the genre’s international impact. Focusing on individual countries like Germany, France, UK, Norway, Denmark, Brazil, Japan, Australia, and many more, even the most hardcore of thrash metal fans are sure to learn something new.

The new film has also been mastered in 1080p using up-to-date technology that was not available in 2006 for the original “Get Thrashed” movie.

With interviews from members of legendary bands like Metallica, Slipknot, Slayer, Megadeth, and dozens more who didn’t appear in the original, “Around The World” showcases exclusive insights into the genre’s influence beyond the United States, illustrating how thrash metal became a cultural force across continents.

In addition to a newly recorded foreword, intermission, and afterword from Rick Ernst, “Around The World” also features a full section on American bands that weren’t mentioned in the “The Story of Thrash Metal.” These new interviews are paired with archival concert footage and behind-the-scenes photos, helping paint a richer and more in-depth picture of the American thrash metal scene.

Whether a die-hard fan or a newcomer, audiences will find something new in this compelling exploration of thrash metal’s worldwide reach.

Get Thrashed: Around The World” is set to release digitally on Tuesday, December 10th.

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

Lightyear Entertainment, a distributor of independent films and music, was founded in 1987. www.lightyearentertainment.com

11/29/2024

UK Rock Legends Status Quo Announce the Release of the New “Driving to Glory” Collection, Including Rare Songs Unavailable for Over 20 Years! OUT NOW!

Status Quo has endured for over 50 years and is known for worldwide hits and tours to millions of fans across the globe.

This compilation collects together, for the first time, many of the band’s rare tracks from the late 1990s and early 2000s, some of which have been unavailable for over 20 years.

Until now, many of these tracks have only been available on CD singles, a soundtrack, or editions of albums only available in one country.

This remastered compilation is supported by the band and has been overseen by the recordings’ original producer, MIKE PAXMAN, who has also written liner notes for the release.

Mike Paxman said of the release: “Known for their hard driving style, it’s fitting that this Status Quo collection is called ‘Driving To Glory.’ Many of the songs included were recorded for soundtracks or to go with non-album single releases - this collection brings them together for the first time.”

Driving to Glory” is available as a 14 track CD in a lavish 6 panel digipak and as a 7 track 12” single picture disc vinyl.

Amazon CD: https://geni.us/SQUOcd
Picture Disc 12” Single: https://geni.us/SQUOpd
Spotify: https://geni.us/SQUOsp
Also available directly from Cherry Red: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/artist/status-quo

Youtube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIeX_pjccC8


Track List:
1. Driving to Glory
2. Analyse Time
3. Fighting with the Pack
4. Obstruction Day
5. Famous in the Last Century (Full Length Version)
6. You Let Me Down
7. Money Don’t Matter
8. The Madness
9. Don’t Bring Me Down
10. You’ll Come ‘Round
11. Thinking of You
12. Lucinda
13. Whatever You Want (New Version)
14. Don’t Waste My Time (’98 Version)

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

11/21/2024

From the Heinous to the Sublime, Paul Adams and Elizabeth Geyer Release the Album “A Journey of Dreams”

Worldwide release November 15, 2024

Chicago - Living thousands of miles apart, United States based, award-winning multi-instrumentalist, Paul Adams, and Australia based, award-winning pianist, flugelhorn instrumentalist and vocalist, Elizabeth Geyer, have been creating music together from opposite ends of the globe since their debut collaboration, “Imaginings.” Across the oceans and continents, something definitely worked synergistically and continues to work. Their album won the award, “Contemporary Instrumental Album of the Year” at the Zone Music Reporter Awards in 2015. Following, “Imaginings,” came “Deeper Imaginings” and “Sanctuary,” the New Age Music Guide's “Album of the Year” of 2022.

Continuing to unfold the timeless, spiritual sanctuary that has become a trademark of their music, came the (December 2023) single from this new album, “A Journey of Dreams.” The full album release of “A Journey of Dreams” met with delays after the success of the single but is finally released on 11/15/24. It involves Adams’ creative musical talent and his collection of exotic world instruments as well as the electric sitar he made in the days when he was a luthier. Their successful journeys have amassed over 138 million streams on Pandora as well as regular programming on SiriusXM Radio.

Blended with Elizabeth Geyer’s sensitive piano, flugelhorn and instrumental vocalizations, “A Journey of Dreams,” continues the beautiful and exotic flow of their previous releases. Adams said, “We wanted to focus on beauty, especially as the world seems to be in such deep chaos.” When referring to Geyer’s solo album projects, Bruce Lundvall of Blue Note Records called Elizabeth “A brilliant musician and songwriter.” For “A Journey Of Dreams,” Elizabeth says her intention was to create a place of safety and home. “Imagine a place where you once came from, where you will go back to, and a place you sometimes visit in dreams.”

With its exotic artistic nature and chill ethnic impressions, Adams describes the album as offering a bit of artistic and spiritual pragmatism. “It's all right here on ‘circus Earth’ – from the heinous to the sublime. We felt a need to create something that might focus on the deep beauty we are all capable of. We feel as if God, nature, or whatever you wish to call it, is challenging us. ‘She’s’ wondering if we have the interpersonal maturity and cultural skills to work together in this rapidly changing, growing, yet shrinking world.”

Paul Adams: Keys, Dobro, Sitar, Ethnic Flutes, Chinese Hulusi and Oud
Elizabeth Geyer: Piano, FlugelHorn, Vocalizations.

Full length video of A JOURNEY OF DREAMS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BxL-b36zWk

Music Link To All purchase/streaming Sites: https://pauladams.hearnow.com/
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/pauladams

Official artist website – Paul Adams: www.pauladams.org
Official artist website – Elizabeth Geyer: www.elizabethgeyer.com

Paul Adams -Twitter: https://twitter.com/ppaul3
Paul Adams – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.adams.754/
Paul Adams – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppaul3/?hl=en

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

11/20/2024

French-Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Marcelo Paganini To Release Two Singles Digitally on November 20, 2024

If not now, then when? Just before celebrating his 60th anniversary, French-Brazilian guitar player, composer, producer and film-maker Marcelo Paganini will digitally release two singles on the 20th of November 2024.

The first single Marcelo Paganini will release is his short orchestral overture “Poder Paralelo”. It is just 49 bars. It lasts only about one minute. Perfect for the short attention span audience of the current times. It is the first movement of his first symphony “Belo Horizonte” that he wrote 20 years ago, when his friend Andre Dequech told him about a composition contest. Award nominee sound engineer John Chapman did the audio mixing in Hollywood, California, USA. Marcelo Paganini conducted by himself the Budapest Scoring Orchestra in Budapest, Hungary on October the 23rd for the recording. 3 cameras captured the performance and the video will also be released on the 20th of November. There will also be an “making of” short film documentary produced and directed by Marcelo Paganini that will be released next year on the film festival circuit.

Marcelo Paganini is still stepping on the clouds after coming back from Budapest: “I have never written for orchestra before, and I started with the most difficult part, the “tutti” when all the instruments play at once. I hired the great orchestrator Thomas Goss to mentor me in the process of making sure everything was correct and would sound right. Because it is easy to write something that sounds good on the computer but doesn’t translate well with a real orchestra. But Thomas Goss said he had very little to do, that it was great scoring. What he mostly did was transcribe my work and prepare all the scores for the session. With just one half an hour to record, I had to plan every detail in advance. Everybody at Budapest Scoring Orchestra is wonderful and very professional, they made the whole experience very smooth. Since I wrote the overture and knew it by heart, I could conduct without a score. This gave me the advantage to have my whole brain, both arms and eyes on the orchestra all the time.”

“To conduct is to ‘play’ the orchestra, the ultimate instrument,” explained Marcelo Paganini. “The orchestra became me, and I became the orchestra. The way all my body communicated my musical intentions to the 67 musicians was the most intense feeling I had in my life. I have never done that before. I was dreaming about doing it since I was a child and the first time I saw and heard an orchestra. I had never conducted an orchestra before, I was moved to tears when the orchestra applauded me at the end. I was not expecting that at all. Just look at the smile on the musician’s face, that is priceless. Forever in my heart. I hope Eumir Deodato will be proud of me. Now I am doing everything I can to go back to Budapest as soon as possible to record the rest of my symphony. There are two more movements, ‘Central Parque Municipal’ and ‘Nao sei contar’. 11 more minutes and 2 hours recording time with the orchestra. People can help me make my dream come true by buying my music on Bandcamp and paying as much as they want for the digital file. There is no limit. I am also looking forward to performing it live with orchestras around the world. A one-minute overture is easier to find a spot in a program than the whole 12 minutes symphony. If you direct an orchestra of any level and want a short one-minute powerful modern piece to perform live look no further. Just get in touch on Bandcamp”.


Marcelo Paganini Band (1998)

The second single to be released is the blues jazz bossa nova song “Sentir” (Marcelo Paganini) recorded live by the Marcelo Paganini Band featuring the Brazilian singer Catia Werneck at Divan du Monde in Paris, France on November the 27th 1998. Marcelo Paganini finally found the tapes in a box in his attic, decades later, after moving around way too many times. The band is: Marcelo Paganini on guitar, arrangements. Catia Werneck as a guest singer. Laurent de Oliveira on keys. Ze Luis Nascimento on percussion. Marc Madore on bass. Luiz Augusto Cavani on drums. Nicolas Gueret on tenor sax. Philippe Henry on trombone. And Christophe Dutray (RIP), who left us too soon a couple of years ago, on trumpet. Sound engineer Daniel Boivin did the audio mixing. There is a whole live album to be released in the future from that magical concert. Stay tuned.

For more information:

YouTube “Poder Paralelo” Orchestral Overture video link: https://youtu.be/5gsm2et1cr4

Bandcamp page for “Poder Paralelo” Orchestral Overture: https://marcelopaganini.bandcamp.com/track/poder-paralelo

Bandcamp page for “Sentir” blues jazz bossa nova song: https://marcelopaganini.bandcamp.com/track/sentir

Marcelo Paganini Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100043967236194

Marcelo Paganini Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/marcelopaganini.ic/

Marcelo Paganini YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcelloPaganini

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

11/19/2024

Badfinger’s Long-Lost Album “Head First” Set For Release in 2024, Fully Mixed and Mastered and On Vinyl For the First Time

HEAD FIRST: 50th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION

In an exhilarating announcement for music aficionados and rock historians, the iconic British band Badfinger is proud to unveil the forthcoming release of their long-lost album “Head First” scheduled for 2024 - exactly 50 years after its original recording. This historic release features Peter Ham’s final studio recordings and marks a significant milestone in the band’s legacy, bringing forth an album that has been shrouded in mystery for decades.

“Head First” will be released on vinyl on December 13, 2024 on Y&T Music (CD TBA).

With hits such as “Come and Get It,” “No Matter What,” “Day After Day,” and “Baby Blue,” Badfinger has long been recognized as a formidable force in the power pop and classic rock genres of the 1970s

A Historic Recording…

Originally laid down in 1974 at The Beatles’ renowned Apple Recording Studio on Savile Row, London, “Head First” encapsulates a transformative era in Badfinger’s storied career. The sessions for “Head First” took place during a tumultuous period for the band, marked by personal struggles and external challenges, which ultimately led to the album being shelved. For years, only a rough mix survived, with the master tapes thought to be lost. However, the recent rediscovery of the original multi-tracks has allowed for a meticulous mixing and mastering process, breathing new life into this long-hidden masterpiece. The release promises to provide fans with an authentic glimpse into the creative spirit of Badfinger during one of their most artistically rich periods.

A Landmark Release for Fans and Collectors…

The official release of “Head First” is not just an addition to Badfinger’s discography; it represents a rediscovery of a pivotal moment in rock history. The album features tracks that showcase the band’s raw energy and emotive songwriting, resonating with both long-time fans and a new generation of listeners. The newly mastered sound highlights the band’s musicianship in an unprecedented way, revitalizing their enduring legacy.

Bob Jackson, the sole surviving member of the lineup, expressed his excitement: “On behalf of my bandmates - Pete, Tommy, and Mike - I am thrilled to say, ‘We did it, guys!’ This marks the culmination of a 50-year journey and it’s an honor to complete the vision we had all those years ago. The last piece of the puzzle is finally in place.”

The Songs:
Lay Me Down
Hey Mr Manager
Turn Around
Back Again
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Keep Believing
Moonshine
Rockin' Machine
Passed Fast
Savile Row (2024)

For more information regarding the upcoming release of “Head First”, please contact:

Mark Strothmann - Representing Agent for Pete Ham & Tom Evans of Badfinger
Phone Number: 1-414-688-0806
Email Address: Withoutyoumusicofficial@gmail.com
https://badfingeruk.com/
https://badfingerlibrary.com/

Badfinger’s music continues to captivate audiences around the world, and the release of “Head First” is set to be one of the most anticipated musical events of 2024.

Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

11/15/2024

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge To Release NEW Christmas SINGLE “Love Will Conquer All” on November 15, 2024

New Video premiere featuring John on November 15th!

John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, is to release an exciting new digital single “Love Will Conquer All” on November 15, 2024. The single will be the first from John’s new extended EP “Love Conquers All”, due for release on February 14, 2025, and the EP will be available on CD, Limited Edition 180g Violet Vinyl, and all streaming platforms.

“Love Will Conquer All” was written by John during his recent health challenges, suffering, as he put it, a ‘Christmas present he didn’t want’, a stroke. While he dealt with this personal adversity, and the immense challenge of the work involved to recover, he felt his creativity rising to create this heartwarming Christmas song. “Love Will Conquer All” is a song of love, renewal and healing, and John wanted to share it with everyone in the sincere hope that his journey might just help inspire others.

The song was written by John, and features John on vocals, lead guitar, bass guitar and acoustic guitar. Jon Davison, the singer of the progressive rock band YES, and John’s son-in-law, joins him on background vocals, provided the drums and rhythms, and also co-produced the track with John. Lead guitar is provided by Ray Nesbit, John’s Front of House Sound on tour, and also an incredible musician too. Finally, John asked his wife to join him on backing vocals, as at the heart of this song is his relationship with Kirsten, and their 56-year marriage… Love Will Conquer All.

We all have our challenges in life, mine happened last Christmas… but like a phoenix this song appeared and helped me work through some of those difficult days. As I look forward to Christmas this year, I know it was love that got me through, and my Christmas wish for everyone is that they are surrounded with love (and great music) this year.”

The song will be released on November 15th to all streaming services, and will also be available as an instant gratification song from the accompanying EP.

To purchase or pre-save:
SINGLE SLINKY https://slinky.to/LoveWillConquerAll
ALBUM SLINKY https://slinky.to/LoveConquersAll

Signed CDs and vinyl available from the John Lodge store:
https://shop.johnlodge.com/collections/love-conquers-all


Photo by Brian Aris


Photo by Dana Grubb

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/TYzdgyvXiQM

The EP “Love Conquers All” will be released on February 14. 2025, and is a collection of deeply moving songs by The Moody Blues’ John Lodge. All written during difficult times yet reflecting the positive way in which John sees the world. As John explored his journey of healing, he invited different musicians to collaborate with him on each song, making each song unique, yet at the same time they all carry the same message... that love does conquer all.

“Love will Conquer All”, “Whispering Angels”, and “Sunset Over Cocohatchee Bay” were all written through personal health challenges, and “In These Crazy Times”, and “The Sun Will Shine”, originally written in lockdown, have been reimagined and remixed for 2024, reflecting how this time is now firmly in the past.

“Whispering Angels” was written by John and his son-in-law Jon Davison, of YES, and Jon features on all the tracks on the release. “Love Will Conquer All” is an almost Christmas song full of hope, plus there are guest appearances on the album by Geoff Downes of YES, Tim Maple, Dave Colquhoun, Ray Nesbit, John’s 10,000 Light Years Band, and also John’s wife, Kirsten and son, Kristian.

John will be on a short tour in the USA starting November 12th in Clarksburg, WV, and finishing November 19th in Royal Oak, MI, and is currently making plans for further dates in the USA in February and March, and if all goes to plan, dates in the UK in 2025.

JOHN LODGE - NOVEMBER 2024 TOUR DATES – WWW.JOHNLODGE.COM/TOUR
Nov 12, Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center. Clarksburg, WV
Nov 14, Historic Park Theatre & Event Center, Cranston, RI
Nov 15, Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, NJ
Nov 17, Temple Live at Columbus Athenaeum, Columbus, OH
Nov 19, Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI

John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues. Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from “Ride My See-Saw,” to “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),” “Isn’t Life Strange” and many more. Lodge has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums, as well as releasing his three solo albums “Natural Avenue”, “10,000 Light Years Ago” and “B Yond”. Lodge has been voted one of the “10 most influential bass players on the planet,” and has been the recipient of many awards, including ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers), an Ivor Novello Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Prog Magazine, to name just a few.

For further information
https://www.johnlodge.com/
https://www.facebook.com/johnlodgemusic/
https://twitter.com/johnlodgemusic
https://www.instagram.com/johnlodgemusic/
https://www.youtube.com/c/johnlodgemusic

Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 1-828-350-8158 (US), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

11/13/2024

Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band “Still Barking” CD/DVD Box Set Available For Pre-order!

17 CDs and three DVDs plus a hardback coffee table book!

Madfish Music is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of “Still Barking” a highly anticipated CD/DVD box set of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. This deluxe compilation will be on sale from today for release on 13 December 2024.

This major retrospective box set has been in the making for seven years. Band members Roger Ruskin Spear, “Legs” Larry Smith, Rodney Slater, Vernon Dudley Bowhay Nowell, Sam Spoons and Neil Innes were involved in defining the original concept. Titling the set “Still Barking” was very much Neil’s idea. Sadly, Neil, Sam and Vernon passed away before the set’s completion, but their involvement has been immeasurable.

Initial work on the box set was halted by a court case which the Bonzos eventually won. Madfish Music overcame numerous hurdles to clearing material, finding masters and sourcing unreleased material. Surviving and former band members contributed reminiscences and pithy tales and fans were invited to put forward their own memories and memorabilia.

The result of everyone’s hard work and dedication has culminated in two editions of the box set (see Editors’ notes for list of contents). The Standard Edition will feature 17 CDs and three DVDs plus a hardback coffee table book featuring a new essay by esteemed music journalist Chris Welch, archive writings, memorabilia and photographs, and a detailed chronology (cornology) of the band. The Special Edition release will also include a shellac 78 rpm record, an etched, one sided 7” single featuring a previously unreleased version of “Boo!,” reproductions of early promotional posters and booklets, plus an exclusive signed print of the box set artwork by artist Dan Abbott.

Formed in the early 1960s by art students Vivian Stanshall and Rodney Slater, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band began as a jazz ensemble parodying the music of the 1920s and 30s. Already proving they were a creative force, their art school training further encouraged them to think outside the box – twist the norm and mix genres. Elements of slapstick comedy, music hall, Mariachi flavors, psychedelia and bawdy seaside humor all conspired and inspired the growing band to evolve into a pioneering force in rock and comedy. Their satirical songs, surreal humor, eccentric and eclectic performances quickly made them a favorite on the London underground scene and secured them a permanent residence in the counterculture prevalent at the time.

Their appearances on the TV show “Do Not Adjust Your Set” gained them national fame and featured many of the songs that have become lifelong favorites of fans and critics alike. “I'm the Urban Spaceman,” became the band’s most successful UK hit produced by Paul McCartney under the pseudonym Apollo C. Vermouth.

“We know Bonzo’s fans will be excited about this release,” a spokesperson for Madfish Music explains. “In addition to remasters of the band’s original albums, we have sourced rare and previously unreleased outtakes, BBC Sessions, short films, vintage footage, live recordings and films of concerts in Europe and USA. This was a band that would leave an indelible mark not just on their fans but the music and comedy world.

“‘Still Barking’ is the definitive 20-disc limited edition boxset, the ultimate tribute to a band that defined a genre. Dive into the eccentric world of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and experience their enduring legacy.”

BOXSET CONTENTS
17 CDs documenting a spectacularly entertaining career featuring:
• Stereo versions of all the band’s original albums, carefully remastered to capture their idiosyncratic charm
• Additional versions of “Gorilla” and “The Doughnut in Granny’s Greenhouse” in their original mono mixes
• A newly compiled CD of all the band’s singles
• Two discs of demos, rehearsals, and outtakes
• A single disc of backing tracks
• Three discs of BBC Sessions that capture the band’s eccentric live energy
• Two live discs:
Studio Bellevue, Amsterdam. Recorded: November 1968. Transmission date: 3 January 1969
Fillmore East, NYC, 17 October 1969
• A CD featuring a live rehearsal for a show from London’s Marquee Club and additional material of band rehearsals from the Manor Studios in Oxfordshire.

Plus:
• Three DVDs of visual material, including the complete “Do Not Adjust Your Set” shows, “Colour Me Pop,” “Beat Club,” and more. Highlights include rare appearances, short films, and vintage footage from the height of their career.
• 148-page hardback coffee table book featuring an essay by Bonzos authority Chris Welch and an in-depth Day By Day Chronology/Cornology by noted author Andy Neill (The Who; Ready, Steady, Go!). Also includes tributes and remembrances from fans, friends and band members including Rodney Slater, Yvonne Innes, Roger Ruskin Spear, "Legs" Larry Smith, Pete Townshend & Stephen Fry, alongside images and photos from throughout the band’s career, and much more.

Note: the following content is only available in the Special Deluxe Edition:
• Seven reproduction band photo prints individually signed by Roger, Rodney, “Legs” Larry & Vernon
• 3 band art prints
• Reproduction of Imperial Records US promo poster
• 1967 Liberty Records press release

Release Date: 13 December 2024

To pre-order: https://bonzodog.lnk.to/Still_BarkingTW

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com