CHRIS ISAAK: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Chris Isaak:  Singer/Songwriter is currently touring the USA and Europe promoting his 11^th studio album BEYOND THE SUN, out October 2011.  The album is Isaak’s personal tribute to Sam Phillips, and his Sun Studios in Memphis. Phillips is the producer who brought us the greats like Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and many more.

Isaak was featured on a PBS Special in June ‘Live Beyond The Sun’ and has appeared on numerous TV and Radio talk shows promoting the same this past year.

 Many may not even know who he is, but he has been in the music business since 1984 with his first album out in 1985. He comes and goes in popularity, and known for his live show/performance. You may remember his music from the Stanley Kubricks 1999 film ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ ,  he sang  ‘Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing’  while Nicole Kidman danced in the nude for Tom Cruise.  Another recognizable song, and the highest rated ‘Wicked Game’, is his most memorable song. Noteworthy: ‘Blue Hotel’, ‘Dancin’, ‘Let Me down Easy’, ‘Somebody’s Crying’, and ‘Don’t Make Me Dream About You’.

The Rock and Roll/Rockabilly and Roots Rocker is now 56 years old and his voice sounds better than remembered. His tone is so close to Elvis and Roy Orbison

that he pulls off this tribute album to the stars from the Sun Studio as close to authentic as possible.   It is refreshing remembering the incredibly talented music icons that came before. All in all a very nice job and well worth a few favorite downloads.  

   

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DALEY: SINGER/SONGWRITER

‘Daley’ born: Gareth Daley, the 23 year old R&B Singer/Songwriter from Manchester England released his debut ‘EP’ album  ALONE TOGETHER 11/6/2012 on iTunes .  Daley previously released in August 2011 a ten track mixed tape worldwide THOSE WHO WAIT as a free download that gained recognition in the UK and the USA. 

Daley,  a soul, pop and R and B singer is on his way to celebrity status, sporting a Lyle Lovett hair style with Buddy Holly glasses, and a voice so smooth, it is sometimes hard to tell if you are listening to a man or a women singing.

He has a quality in his voice that makes you want to listen to him over and over again, and he puts it out there simply singing for you. Currently his video ALONE TOGETHER, the title track featuring Marsha Ambrosia, can be seen on VH1.

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IL VOLO: 3 TENORS

IL Volo, (English Translates to ‘The Flight’) the Italian young tenor group will be releasing on iTunes their 8^th album November 19, 2012 their latest album,

 WE ARE IN LOVE.

Piero Barone (19) usually wears glasses, Gianluca Ginoble (18) his eyes could melt butter and Ignazio Boschetto (17), the baby face big guy, is the youngest of the group.

With bedroom eyes and voices as smooth as silk, the handsome guys are a breath of fresh air compared to the world of Hip-hop, Rap and Rock.

Lock your little girls away because their hearts will be stolen at first sight when

IL Volo takes the stage and starts to sing, they will be swooning even though they don’t understand a word.  Be on the lookout for the compelling look and sound of IL Volo.

They say: “We want to share our love for this music with people all over the world, including kids our own age” IL Volo is out to serenade the world and will steal your heart once you hear their music. Hopefully they won’t ride off into the sunset to the nearest Rock & Roll band as they get older to find themselves.

Their voices will melt your heart; they have wonderful voices, individually and collectively. Language is not an issue, because it is the soothing blend that draws you to their attention, and holds you in their spell for a few moments.

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AEROSMITH: ROCK & ROLL BAND

The bad boys of rock and roll ‘Aerosmith’, released their first studio album in 10 years. MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION, out November 6^th 2012. After 41+ years together, America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band, still sound as good as ever.

Steven Tyler, dubbed the ‘The Demon of Screamin’ can still do his thing and does it well at the age of 64.  Collectively the band is 308 years old, (Includes: Steven Tyler, 1970-present, Tom Hamilton 1970 to present, Joey Kramer 1970 to present, Joe Perry 1970-79 - 1984 to present, Brad Whitford 1971-81 - 1984 to present) only to be compared the Rolling Stones collective years of 273, (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, & Ronnie Wood). What an inspiration to be able to do what they love as they rock and roll into their golden years,  ‘rockin’ the night away. All you baby boomers get off your ass,  Aerosmith is knockin' at the pearly gates, and they will be screamin' all the way!

The consensus on the album seems to be: MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION offers nothing new, but who wants something new when they still have what made them a household name back in the day. They are still as relevant today as they were in the 1970’s. 80’s, 90’ and today.  They are sure to gather a whole new generation of rockers with their new/old music. The discography on the group alone is pages long, not including their individual careers, proving again and again they are here for the long haul.          

Aerosmith is a multi-talented group of musicians,  who bring their ‘A’ game to each and every performance.  They are near mechanical in their delivery, even though it may seem chaotic, and wild, these guys can perform at a drop of a pin, and deliver

Tracks like “Out Go the Lights”,  “Beautiful”, “Legendry Child”, “Lover  Alot”, and “Can’t Stop Lovin You”, feat. Carrie Underwood, and make it sound like something new. One can never get tired of Steven Tyler & Aerosmith and their rendition of  'Dream On' 1973, 'Walk This Way' 1975 and 'Cryin' 1993. 

 This album is a definite download, if not the whole album, at least half of the 15 track album are worth your time, you just gotta love Areosmith!

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ZZ WARD: SINGER/SONGWRITER

TIL THE CASKET DROPS is the debut album of ZZ Ward released to iTunes. 10/16/2012.  The American singer songwriter combines Blues, Rock, Hip-hop, and R&B all into a combined effort sure to attract attention to the serious listener.

ZZ (ZSuzsanna Eva Ward) has been singing the blues since the age 12-13 with her dad a blues singer. She was introduced early on to Etta James, Muddy Waters, and all the blues legends, but her love is Hip-hop and she claims she is  inspired by the likes of Nicki Minaj.

While her love of hip-hop is her inspiration, the singer/songwriter showcases the essence of traditional music in all her tracks.  Her vocals are unambiguous and her delivery is lyrical but concise.

Tracks of Interest:  ‘Put The Gun Down’ (As Performed on Jay Leno, 11/1/2012)

‘Save My Life’, ‘Lil Darlin’, ‘If I could Be Her’, and more. 

There is no one out there like her at the moment, meaning with pure vocals, but similarities can be found in her style when compared to  Grace Potter, Josh Stone,  and Missy Higgins. 

  

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