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Frank Carillo Frank Carillo and the Bandoleros
Someday
(Jezebel Records)
Frank Carillo is a rock troubadour whose songs enthusiastically conjure tales of modern grifters to existential reflections on change and fate. "Someday," the latest CD by Frank Carillo and the Bandoleros, is filled with poignant songs that grow on listeners and draw them into a world filled with uncertainty, mystery and muses.

1. "Troubadour" - Frank Carillo's songs come from his experiences, travels and characters - real and imagined.
2. "Someday" - Frank Carillo describes his creative process and how the title cut came into being.
3. "I'll Stay Right Here" - A quiet song of pondering what it would be like to live in a truly dangerous place.
4. "The Way Out" - Frank Carillo describes how an epic text became a short song.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.frankcarillo.com


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Donna Jean and the Tricksters Donna Jean and the Tricksters
Donna Jean and the Tricksters
(Heart of Gold Records)
Donna Jean and the Tricksters is a musical match made in heaven. The former Muscle Shoals session singer and Grateful Dead vocalist has teamed up with the heavyweight jam-band to create a heartfelt, southern R&B influenced recording. The CD blends the backbeat rich sound of gospel rock with the spontaneity of jazz-inflected rock.

1. "Donna Jean and the Tricksters" - Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay recalls her chance meeting with the Zen Tricksters.
2. "R&B Roots" - Donna Jean started as a background singer at some of the South's best studios.
3. "All I Gotta Say" - Donna Jean says every part of this new band is inspiring, but especially the harmony singing.
4. "Farewell Jack" - A favorite song from a 1974 recording is reborn as a New Orleans-style gospel rocker.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.donnajeanandthetricksters.com


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Robert Schneider Robert Schneider
New Magnetic Wonder
(Yep Roc Records Simian Records)
Robert Schneider is the irrepressible force behind "The Apples in Stereo" and its impeccable pop-rock recording, "New Magnetic Wonder." The singer-songwriter-producer struggled in recent years to recast his sound. The result is the band's first CD in 5 years, an exuberant disc that can be danced to in a blur or heard with headphones and a lava lamp.

1. "The Quest" - Robert Schneider describes the journey that lead to the "essential" Apples recording.
2. "Energy" - Robert Schneider says how his lyrics have evolved and why that is good.
3. "Radiation" - The CD was meant to be reassuring and about bringing friends together.
4. "New Scales" - Schneider, who also is a mathematician, describes how he created "non-Pythagorean" scales.

Visit artist's web site: http://applesinstereo.com


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Devon Allman Devon Allman's Honeytribe
Torch
(LiveWire)
Devon Allman's Honeytribe takes the rock-and-soul tradition made famous by another band that shares his last name and updates it for the 21st century. Honeytribe's strength are their shows and they've captured that sensibility in their debut CD, "Torch." The recording offers heartfelt, tight performances featuring Allman and his passionate ensemble.

1. "Torch" - Devon Allman says Honeytribe's "Torch" introduces the band.
2. "Live Chemistry" - Honeytribe's ensemble sound comes from live performances.
3. "Singing" - Devon Allman describes his approach to singing.
4. "Mahalo" - Devon Allman on this instrumental's surprising birth.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.honeytribe.com


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Mary Lee Mary Lee's Corvette
Love, Loss & Lunacy
(BAR/NONE)
Mary Lee's Kortes' fifth CD, "Love, Loss & Lunacy," features 12 new songs with her trademark classic pop sensibility and resonant lyrical insight, while introducing a raw electric edge. Mary Lee sings with clarity and conviction, writing catchy songs that grow on listeners and deserve wider play.

1. "Love, Loss & Lunacy" - Three words that describe the life and times of Mary Lee and her friends.
2. "Thunderstruck" - Mary Lee says this song earned its place in the world.
3. "Elton's Question" - "Where Did I Go Wrong Elton John?" asks a question.
4. "Every Song Is Different" - A quiet song that reflects on ties that bind.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.maryleescorvette.com


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Dirty Kings Dirty Kings
Electric Dirt
(Barnburner Records)
The Dirty Kings play gritty, southern swamp rock (even though they're based in L.A.) Their music is fun, high-energy and has some surprises in it: sharp playing and knowing lyrics written with raised eyebrows. They're a great rock band, playing loud with plenty of attitude and swagger.

1. "Dirty Kings" - Bass and vocalist Blake Cox describes the ultimate Dirty Kings sound.
2. "Oh Yeah" - Two songs with a simple message and rocking beat.
3. "Live Energy" - This band loves high energy music, wherever they find it.
4. "Beg, Beat, Swear" - What some guys will do to get the girl.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.dirtykings.com


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Johnathan Rice Johnathan Rice
Trouble Is Real
(Reprise Records)
"Trouble is Real" is Johnathan Rice's major label debut, featuring songs from his late teens. Rice is not a typical singer-songwriter. He wanted a CD with timeless elements: rootsy folk, foot-tapping rock, electronic and orchestral intros. It's all there, in songs that deepen as the tracks unfold.

1. "Trouble Is Real" - Johnathan Rice says "Trouble Is Real" is a snapshot of his late teens.
2. "Orchestra Sounds" - Give him a budget and access to an orchestra and what happens...
3. "Lady Memphis" - The first song Johnathan Rice and Jesse Harris co-wrote.
4. "Watching, Writing" - Rice says his songwriting often starts with watching people.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.johnathanrice.com


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Richie Havens Richie Havens
Grace Of The Sun
(Stormy Forest)
As long as there has been trouble in the world, there have been singer-songwriters who offer hope, healing and accumulated wisdom. Richie Havens has been one of those artists for nearly four decades! He's just released his 26th recording, "By The Grace of the Sun," and the CD marries his latest encouraging words and unique guitar accompaniment to a rich mix of world beats and intriguing percussion.

1. "Songs That Matter" - Richie Havens has always sung songs of freedom - for himself and our society.
2. "Poetry Then Music" - Richie Havens recounts how he started out as a beat poet and then discovered music.
3. "Pulling Up The Stone" - Richie Havens says this song, the CD's finale, is a prayer.
4. "Spanish Influence" - Richie Havens credits Quicksilver Messenger Service's Dino Valente with showing him flamenco guitar.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.richiehavens.com


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BoDeans BoDeans
Resolution
(Zoe Records)
The BoDeans, a roots-rock band known for heartfelt lyrics, harmony vocals and ringing electric guitars have a new recording, "Resolution," their first in eight years.The songwriting team of Kurt Neumann and Sam Llanas drew on some of their best recent material and delivered a mix of optimistic and world-weary songs with their trademark sound: energetic, melodic rock with standout singing.

1. "Resolution" - Singer-songwriter-guitarist Kurt Neumann says recording the CD by themselves was really important to the band.
2. "Rock On" - Kurt Neumann says getting older doesn't mean mellowing out.
3. "Writing Team" - Kurt Neumann describes his and Sam Llanas' songwriting styles.
4. "If It Makes You" - Kurt Neumann says simple-sounding lyrics take on new meanings as years go by.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.bodeans.com


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Weir Bob Weir
Weir Here
(Hybrid Recordings)
Bob Weir is one of rock's great rhythm guitarists. But that's not all. Weir wrote many of the Grateful Dead's best songs and has been a big part of its personality for decades. "Weir Here: The Best of Bob Weir" is his first career retrospective. The two CD-set is quite a collection, from quite a career. (Note: the sound quality of this phone interview varies, but stick with it - Weir says interesting things).

1. "Songwriting" - Bob Weir describes how his songwriting has evolved over the years.
2. "Solo CD Songs" - Weir says what sparked two songs, "Easy to Slip," and "Wrong Way Feeling."
3. "I Want To (Fly Away)" - Weir says his guitar style evolved from his limitations and listening to classical music.
4. "Getting the Sound" - Weir described the key to taking a song from a sketch to the concert stage.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.weir-here.com/


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Jared Gutstadt Jared Gutstadt
Group Sounds
(Group Sounds)
Writer-composer-performer Jared Gutstadt's latest pop-rock project is "Group Sounds," a fun, energetic, irreverant NYC-based band that's been making waves in the downtown club scene. With two ex-members of "The Izzys," their self-produced EP and exciting shows have lead to some high-profile gigs and label offers.

1. "Group Sounds" - Jared Gutstadt says "Group Sounds" wants to make pop-rock fun again.
2. "Things Fall Apart" - Jared Gutstadt's "fun summertime break-up song."
3. "1000 Phone Calls" - Another sad and funny song - about an ex-band member.
4. "It Was You" - In this side project, "Siwat," Jared Gutstadt explores his quieter side.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.groupsounds.tv


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Peter Frampton Peter Frampton
Now
(Framptone Records)
Peter Frampton's "Now" is the guitarist-singer-songwriter's first studio recording in nine years. It features some of his strongest writing and playing yet, with rich lyrics, detailed melodies and flawlessly played rock and pop songs. Frampton's artistry keeps getting better and better - and "Now" is the proof.

1. "Now" - Peter Frampton says why he's pleased with his latest studio recording.
2. "Optimist" - Frampton says he's always been an optimist - and it shows in his songs.
3. "Co-writers" - Peter Frampton credits his co-writers for raising the quality of this recording.
4. "Greens" - Frampton says he and bandmate Bob Mayo push each other into new musical territory.
5. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - This 'classic' by George Harrison, was recorded live and left alone.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.frampton.com


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