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Joy Askew Joy Askew
The Pirate of Eel Pie
(Red Parlor)
Joy Askew is an exceptional vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose latest CD on Red Parlor Records features songs inspired by recent life changes and her bohemian youth. Askew says she has always been inspired by the energy of the Beat Generation's writers and poets, and her CD celebrates that free spirit tempered with the reflective wisdom of a life well-lived.

1. "Album Concept" - Joy Askew says her love of the Beats inspired her to write about her coming of age.
2. "The Pirate of Eel Pie" - Joy Askew reflects on commitment - now and in an earlier inspired era.
3. "Walk Under Waterfalls" - A song of three great artists who deeply moved her: Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Jeff Buckley.
4. "Poor Man's Greed" - A song about animal rights can also be about forgotten soldiers.

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


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Lindsay Tomasic Lindsay Tomasic
What In The World
(Datolite Records)
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Lindsay Tomasic creates music that is quietly sensitive and soulful. Her latest CD, "What In The World," features many distinguished producers, musicians and recording engineers who join her on songs about love, life, family and the state of the planet. The recording is hopeful, heartfelt and artistic.

1. "What In The World" - Lindsay Tomasic says "What In The World" follows a personal and political journey.
2. "Gravity" - The CD's opening track explores the mysterious science of love and attraction.
3. "Listen To The Big World" - Lindsay Tomasic was inspired by Al Gore to write this song about global warming.
4. "Stephen Chase" - Lindsay Tomasic recalls her Stephen Chase, who inspired "Visions of You."

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


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Hayley Taylor Hayley Taylor
Waking
Hayley Taylor is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who writes reflective folk-rock songs. Her EP, "Waking," showcases a talented singer backed by notable musicians who create a lush backdrop to songs about hope, disappointment and accepting one's fate. Talyor's "Waking" present many sides of a woman who has become wiser in the world.

1. "Waking" - Hayley Taylor wrote the songs on her EP during a time of change and growth.
2. "What I Never Said" - Hayley Taylor's song remembering a friend who took their life.
3. "Falling" - A song about falling in love with the wrong person.
4. "Raphael" - A song about an ex-boyfriend with a lyric twist.

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


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Cory Branan Cory Branan
12 Songs
(MADJACK Records)
Cory Branan is not a singer-songwriter who picks up an acoustic guitar and confesses. He's a gregarious, funny, witty, poignant observer of life who delights in confounding listeners' expectations with his characters and story lines. His release, "12 Songs," highlights his quieter and louder sides, but beyond the wide range of music and mood, it is his songwriting that really stands out.

1. "12 Songs" - Cory Branan explains why his song's never stay in one place too long.
2. "Sweet Janine" - Cort Branan describes how a childhood memory turned into a song about life and death.
3. "All These Little Cowboys" - Cory Branan says why he never wants to be a sentimental singer-songwriter.
4. "Old Songs, New Ways" - Cory Branan describes new twists on some of his older songs.

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


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Catie Curtis Catie Curtis
Long Night Moon
(Compass Records)
Catie Curtis' "Long Night Moon" is a perfect reflection of our times. The CD is filled with songs of hope in hard times, whether trouble comes from ourselves or from the world. The sound is notably lush and her lyrics embrace the full range of emotions. It's an unusually rich record.

1. "Long Night Music" - Catie Curtis says her young daughters inspired many of the songs and her outlook on "Long Night Moon."
2. "Strange" - Catie Curtis says she took a risk on the CD by writing about topics like infidelity.
3. "Rope Swings and Avalanches" - Catie Curtis explains her provocative line, "They say it's love, you can work it out. That's the cruelest lie."
4. "Innocent" - Relationships that grow, despite the obstacles, are a theme of this song and more.

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


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Beth Thornley Beth Thornley
My Glass Eye
(Stiff Hips Music)
Beth Thornley's "My Glass Eye" is filled with defiant and knowing songs ranging from pop and indie rock to singer-songwriter ballads. Her diverse songs are built around her voice and careful lyrics, which grow on listeners as fun songs reveal their deeper selves. Beth Thornley's music is for the body and the soul.

1. "Human Behavior" - Beth Thornley says she and her songs are inspired by what people do.
2. "You're Right Where" - Beth Thornley wrote this song of heartbreak and revelation for a movie.
3. "Beautiful Lie" - Beth Thornley says a friend's struggle inspired this song of reckoning.
4. "My Glass Eye" - The title track ponders overlooking one's flaws in the name of love.

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


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Jason Karaban Jason Karaban
Jason Karaban
(Ashcott Music)
Jason Karaban's new solo CD is a heartfelt, passionate, alt-pop recording with songs ranging from urgent reminders to the observant and reflective. Recorded with a who's who cast of players and musical notables, Karaban's latest music is at once fun, searching and prodding - pushing listeners to be present and leap into the unknown when their heart calls.

1. "Jason Karaban - Solo" - Jason Karaban says working as a solo artist opened many musical doors.
2. "Look What You've Done" - One of his favorite cuts features Ani DiFranco on backing vocals.
3. "Time is Now" - Jason Karaban says this song just might be a personal mantra.
4. "Great Unknown" - The CD's theme might be leaping into the great unknown.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.jasonkaraban.net


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David Berkeley David Berkeley
Live from Fez
(Straw Man Publishing)
David Berkeley's "Live from Fez" is the first live recording by the winner of ASCAP's 2004 Johnny Mercer Songwriter Award. The CD and companion DVD were recorded at the now-closed Fez, a beloved club on the singer-songwriter circuit. The recording features the Atlanta-based Berkeley, backed by a full band, performing a mix of old and new songs with warmth, emotion and even some humor.

1. "Live from Fez" - David Berkeley says why he wanted to record a live CD and DVD at New York City's Fez.
2. "Little Fists" - David Berkeley describes how startling slices of Americana prompted this song.
3. "Two Songs" - "Golden Side" and "Breeze" both came from the more personal side of his songwriting.
4. "Straw Man" - David Berkeley says some fans don't quite understand this song.

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


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Keren Deberg Keren DeBerg
Gone
Keren DeBerg's "Gone" is a striking collection of poignant pop-rock songs about hard endings and new beginnings. Keren's pleasing voice cloaks real heartache with a mix of defiance and mystery as she closes one chapter and starts another. "Gone" showcases a talented singer-songwriter-guitarist with a flair for dramatic, emotional songs.

1. "Change" - Keren DeBerg says "Gone" chronicles a time of change, defiance and mystery.
2. "Contradictions" - Keren DeBerg doesn't hide who she is in her songs.
3. "Gone" - The title cut is a heartfelt song of saying 'Goodbye.'
4. "A Little Better" - The CD wouldn't be complete without a note of optimism.

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


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Benevento Russo The Benevento Russo Duo
Best Reason To Buy The Sun
(Ropeadope Records)
The NYC-based duo of organist Marco Benevento and drummer Joe Russo have made waves in the jamband world. Their "Best Reasons To Buy The Sun" CD offers compelling song-size versions that convey their sense of adventure, and their free-jazz meets big-rock sound. Great playing by great players.

1. "JazzLoveRock" - Marco Benevento explains their musical style: jazzloverock.
2. "Musical Evolution" - Marco Benevento says the duo didn't start with rehearsing.
3. "The Three Question Marks" - Marco Benevento says their improvising has hit a new level.
4. "Freedom & Responsibility" - The duo has great freedom, but also little room for errors.

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


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Southern Backtones Southern Backtones
Southern Backtones
(Southern Backtones)
The band calls it "music noir." But the third, self-titled recording by Houston's Southern Backtones is really philosophical rock. The songs are rich-sounding, well-crafted rockers with plenty of rootsy and modern influences. But the lyrics are provocative and thoughtful in surprising ways. Singer-guitarist Hank Schyma explains.

1. "This Recording" - Singer-songwriter-guitarist Hank Schyma says the songs on this CD come from a troubling, challenging time.
2. "Forever" - How an obsession with science leads to questioning basic beliefs.
3. "They'll Never Come Between Our Love" - Hank Schyma says this love song has a particular edge.
4. "Here's Looking At You" - Not every writer looks at anorexia from this perspective.
5. "Talk To Me" - Hank Schyma tells how this cover came to the CD.

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


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Sarah Sharp Sarah Sharp
Fourth Person
"Fourth Person" is the debut CD by Sarah Sharp of Austin, Texas. It's an artsy, emotional CD filled with songs about people who find life isn't what it first seemed - but adjust and move on. Her voice hovers between the jazz and pop worlds and is complimented by dynamic and subtle arrangements.

1. "Fourth Person" - Sarah Sharp's "Fourth Person" came at a time of great change and growth in her life.
2. "Run" - In this song, Sarah says she imagined she was in a movie where everyone but her knew what would happen next.
3. "Coffee Shop Song" - Sarah says one essential ingredient in her songwriting is Austin's all-night cafes.
4. "It's Too Late" - Sarah says this song is destined to remain quiet and confessional.

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


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