Jenn Adams shines on stage. If you enjoy lyrical acoustic music, Jenn Adams will make a nice addition to your music library. In the Pool features John Floridis on accompanying guitar.
(c) 2003 Mark's Online Music Source
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Muriel Anderson (Inspired acoustic guitarist) Choice Selections...
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Avett Brothers(High Octane Old-Time Country and Bluegrass) Choice Selections...
A Carolina Jubilee (2003) * * *
1 The Traveling Song
2 Love Like The Movies
3 Sorry Man
4 Me And God
5 Pretty Girl From Raleigh
6 Do You Love Him
7 I Killed Sally's Lover
8 Preety Girl From Locust
9 My Last Song To Jenny
10 Walking For You
11 The D Bag Rag
12 Pretty Girl From Annapolis
13 Smoke In Our Lights
14 Offering
See the Avett Brothers in concert to fully appreciate what you'll hear on their CDs. The Avett Brothers are one of the more original traditional country and bluegrass bands to come along. Occasionally compared to Oh Brother's Soggy Bottom Boys, the Avett Brothers' music is White Lightning on steroids. Their collective talents and foot stomping antics grab your attention from the first note. Beneath the high powered delivery of original compositions is a lyrical, musical depth steeped in tradition while saturated with originality.
(c) 2003 Mark's Online Music Source
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Jackson Browne(songwriter/singer/musician) Choice Selections...
For Everyman (1973) * * * *
1 Take It Easy
2 Our Lady of The Well
3 Colors Of The Sun
4 I Thought I Was A Child
5 These Days
6 Red Neck friend
7 The Times You've Come
8 Ready Or Not
9 Sing My Songs To Me
10 For Everyman
Jackson Browne
David Lindley
Sneaky Pete Kleinow
Craig Doerge, David Paich
Bill Payne, Rockaday Johnnie
Joni Mitchell
Michael Utley, Spooner Oldham
Doug Haywood
Leland Sklar, Wilton Felder
Gary Mallaber, Jim Keltner
Russ Kunkel, Micky McGee
David Crosby, Don Henley
Glenn Frey, Bonnie Raitt
- Vocals, guitar, piano
- Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar
- Pedal steel guitar
- Piano
- Piano
- Electric piano
- Organ
- Bass instrument, background vocals
- Bass instrument
- Drums
- Drums
- Background vocals
- Background vocals
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Bluedogs(exceptional band from N. C.) Choice Selections...
Halos and Good Buys (2004) * * * *
1 What's Wrong With Love Songs
2 Wrong Love at the Right Time
3 Mr. Rain
4 Janie & Me
5 Half of my Mistakes
6 Make Your Mama Proud
7 Four Winds
8 Cosmic Cowboy
9 Always As We Know It
10 Your Sweet Love
11 Walter
12 Forever You
13 Baby's Coming Home
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The Bluehouse(Australian vocal trio) Choice Selections...
BIG
(1999) * * *
1 Crying (like you are)
2 Fall to Pieces
3 In Deep
4 Lonely Girl
5 One of Those Things
6 Two of These Things
(instrumental)
7 Meg's Song
8 Letters
9 Go No Further
10 Despair
11 Emptiness
12 Love Games
13 Last Name
These Days
(2004) * * * * *
1 I'll Find You
2 Let it Go
3 What's Been Going On?
4 Fishy
5 Fade
6 Flowers
7 Winter In NY
8 I Heard It Through The Grapevine
9 I Believe
10 It
11 Only you
This contemporary female vocal trio from Australia is BIG on originality. The Bluehouse performed on the WoodSongs Old TIme Radio Hour in August, 2002. The trio's harmonies moved beyond tangible structures, their vocal enthusiasm literally soared through the rafters. Their 2004 release entitled These Days finds the trio further exploring acoustic roots with a more folk-flavored theme than their previous CD. These Days nicely showcases their amazing vocal harmonies along with exceptional writing within each of the original composition. These Days also features two cover songs... including I Heard It Through The Grapevine, and Only You. On each of the cover songs Bluehouse adds their own stamp of originality, making These Days a well defined listening venue worthy of your attention. (c) 2006 Mark's Online Music Source
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Neil Brewer(teacher/author/singer/musician) Choice Selections...
Neil Brewer and Friends are Back in School(Released October 10, 2009) * * * *
1 Three Kids in a Car
2 Bus Stop Blues
3 Not Like You
4 Dodge Ball
5 She's Standing There
6 Football
7 Open up the Doors
8 Carryin' Myself on Down
9 Everybody's Somebody Else
10 My Back is Broken
"Neil Brewer and Friends are Back in School is packed with school life memories, lyrical wit, spontaneity, and musical inspiration" Mark's Online Music Source
Pack up your worries and join Neil and friends for a fun stroll down Memory Lane. After you've slid this disc into your CD player, grab that old yearbook, dust off that old trunk of school memorabilia, and enjoy a journey back in time.
"Neil Brewer and Friends" features ingenious compositions that reflect the innocence of youth and evoke a sense of warm nostalgia. Brewer's amusing originals merge engaging melodies with lyrical wit and humor. Songs on the CD also compliment Brewer's new book, The 8 O'clock Bell. "Back in School" covers an array of musical styles and youth oriented topics. Themes include sibling rivalry, football, cleaning chalkboard erasers, waiting on the bus, and much more.
Author, educator, composer, musician, Neil Brewer teaches graduate and undergraduate education courses at Indiana University Southeast. Brewer's one man traveling production of The 8 O'clock Bell is a neat performance that combines music, spoken word, and song. The 8 O'clock Bell has been performed in over 200 schools around the country - now, you can enjoy these songs at home.
(c) 2009 Mark's Online Music Source
The 8 O'Clock Bell(Released in October 2009)
NOTE: All performance and CD profits go to Harvard University Research to stop Muscular Dystrophy. You can learn more about this project by visiting the Neil Brewer Website.
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Dom Flemons - guitar, banjo, jug, harmonica, snare, voice
"The Carolina Chocolate Drops were inspired by the sounds of old-time string bands that came before them. Their music is fresh, authentic, and pays homage the genre without losing sight of the present, while optimistic about their future" (c) 2010 Mark's Online Music Source
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Marc Cohn(great lyrics, singer) Choice Selections...
Marc Cohn
(1991) * * * * *
1 Walking in Memphis
2 Ghost Train
3 Silver Thunderbird
4 Dig Down Deep
5 Walk On Water
6 Miles Away
7 Saving the Best for Last
8 Strangers in a Car
9 29 Ways
10 Perfect Love
11 True Companion
The Rainy Season
(1993) * * * * *
1 Walk Through the World
2 Rest for the Weary
3 The Rainy Season
4 Mama's in the Moon
5 Don't Talk to Her at Night
6 Paper Walls
7 From the Station
8 Medicine Man
9 Baby King
10 She's Becoming Gold
11 The Things We've handed Down
Burning the Daze (1998) * * * *
1 Already Home
2 Girl of Mysterious Sorrow
3 Providence
4 Healing Hands
5 Lost You in the Canyon
6 Saints Preserve Us
7 Olana
8 Turn to Me
9 Valley of the Kings
10 Turn On Your Radio
11 Ellis Island
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From the moment Don Conoscenti picks up one of his Laurel Series Evertt guitars and transforms it into an expression of art from his heart, nothing else exists while he's performing. Conoscenti's voice and acoustic guitar become one instrument. This remarkable union of voice and instrument takes the listener on a journey into the lyrical, multi-capo compositions of Don Conoscenti.
(c) 2002 Mark's Online Music Source
One for the Road (1998) * * *
1 Red Man Sky
2 The Road We're On
3 End Of My Rope
4 Only The Truth
5 Intro
6 The Great Divide
7 Last Time I saw Maya
8 Shed No Teras
9 Prayers Of Ninevah
10 Baby'e Eyes
11 Carefully Taught
12 Hold On Arelia
13 Outro
14 Slippy Dreamed Of Dede
Don teamed up with former Kansas violinist, David Ragsdale, and recorded this CD in Louisville, Kentucky at the Twice Told Coffeehouse on March 28 & 29, 1998.
(c) 2003 Mark's Online Music Source
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:::::::: The Song Writers Notebook (2004) * * * * *
1 Aqua De Beber 6:00
2 My Dear Heart 6:49
3 My Love is Complete 3:53
4 Love Moves On 6:34
5 When You Smile 3:28
6 Open Your Heart 5:19
7 Tupelo Honey 6:33
8 Infinite Na-Na 4:39
9 Eleanor Rigby 5:37
10 So Many Reasons 5:53
Urban Folk and
Jazz Artists:
KJ Denhert
- guitar, vocals
Adam Falcon
- guitar, vocals
"Essentially it is a live recording - a moment in time in a dynamic process of discovery. There is something so exciting about recording a song that is new or one that becomes new with the addition of another player. Make no mistake it is a risky kind of recording." - KJ Denhert
"This is one of those exceptional albums that ocassionally get lost in the shuffle and never find their place on mass playlists. It's time to discover what your ears have been missing. KJ Denhert and Adam Falcon together - pure art in motion - a masterpiece!" - (c) 2010 Mark's Online Music Source
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Almira Fawn released her debut CD "Chillax" on March 23, 2009. Almira has been performing extensively throughout the country and is currently working on her next CD.
(c) 2009 Mark's Online Music Source
performance photo by Mark D McKinley
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The Flecktone ensemble is continually expanding the boundaries of music definition. To properly categorize the band and their music would be a feat in itself. The group has far too many recordings and projects to adequately feature on this page. For up to date info on the Flecktones visit their Web site.
(c) 2003 Mark's Online Music Source
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Of Labor and Love serves as a pleasant introduction or reminder of the talents of Aodh Og O Tuama and Christy Martin. In an age when money-driven productions often join force with high-tech marketing -- Four Shillings Short continues to market their goods the old-fashioned way -- up close and personal.
Four Shillings Short is best experienced in person to fully appreciate the delicate nuance behind their spirited melodies and soothing ballads. Aodh Og O Tuama and Christy Martin play an eclectic assortment of instruments -- producing Celtic/American/Eastern flavors behind well-paired vocal harmonies. One of the highlights during a 4SS performance is Martin's sitar playing and O Tuama's inventive dumbek percussion.
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John Gorka(folk, great songwriter, lyrics) Choice Selections...
-Out of the Valley
(1994) * * * *
1 Good Noise 3:07
2 That's Why 3:22
3 Carnival Knowledge
(second hand face) 3:49
4 Talk About Love 3:13
5 Bigtime Lonesome 5:34
6 Furniture 4:50
7 Mystery To Me 3:46
8 Out Of The Valley 4:51
9 Thoughtless Behaviour 4:27
10 Always Going Home 3:35
11 Flying Red Horse 4:17
12 Up Until Then 4:51
- Temporary Road
(1992) * * * *
1 Looking Forward
2 Baby Blues
3 Gypsy Life
4 Vinnie Charles Is Free
5 Gravyland
6 Temporary Road
7 All That Hammering
8 I Don't Feel Like A Train
9 When She Kisses Me
10 Grand Larceny
11 If I Could Forget To Breathe
12 Can You Understand My Joy?
13 Brown Shirts
- Between Five and Seven
(1996) * * *
1 Lightning's Blues
2 Blue Chalk
3 Can't Make Up My Mind
4 Mortal Groove
5 My Invisible Gun
6 Part Of Your Own
7 Two Good Reasons
8 Airstream Bohemians
9 Paradise, Once
10 Campaign Trail
11 Edgar The Party Man
12 Scraping Diixe
The mere company that John Gorka surrounds himself with when he's in the recording studio (backup musicians and singers), speaks volumes on the respect Gorka has earned amongest music peers in the business.
(c) 2004 Mark's Online Music Source
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A gathering of friends accompanied singer-songwriter Lyn Hacker in the recording studio - weaving her original compositions into a warm blanket that wraps the listener in a geniune appreciation of country roots through songs written from the heart. Elements of reflection are penned into lyrical thoughts as each song captures the specific mood Hacker wants to share with her audience. Her down to earth writing and warm vocals form an honest quality that is lacking in much of today's mainstream music. There's a wealth of wisdom written into each of Hacker's gentle stories. You'll come across several gems as you delve into this impressive 12 song disc - neatly tucked inside an inspired package. "Springtime In Kentucky" won the American Songwriter Magazine award. Musicians that joined Lyn Hacker in the studio include regional favorites such as Jesse Pena, Nick Stump, Tim Lake, Brad Becker, Danny Cecil, and others. "Girl Who Loves Horses" - a pause that refreshes through genuine songs written from the heart - (c) 2010 Mark's Online Music Source
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Brigid Kaelin (part country, part vaudeville, all Americana)Choice Selections...
West 28th Street (2008) * * * *
1 I Did Something Bad
2 Watch Out!
3 Waiting for the Day (La La La)
4 Catty Woman Blues
5 Betty Jean
6 Sunday Afternoon
7 One More Last Kiss (w/ Shannon Lawson)
8 You Make Me Wanna Go to Church
9 Hold Me Like That Old Guitar
10 West 28th Street
"Louisville's Brigid Kaelin delivers 'neo-vaudeville' fun to the masses" - Mark's Online Music Source
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Julia KnightChoice Selections...
Just Live (11/11/11) * * * * 1/2 (Official Release Date: January 5, 2012) JULIA KNIGHT MUSIC
1 Living Without You
2 I Miss You
3 Wild Horses
4 Daddy's Little Butterfly
5 Just Live
6 Sing
7 Go Back
8 I Don't Know
9 Make Believe
10 Remember This
Produced by David M. McLean & Julia Knight
Engineer: Jason Groves
Recorded at Sneak Attack Studio, Lexington, KY
Photography: Shaun Ring Photography
All songs written & arranged by Julia Knight
All guitars, vocals, & percussion: Julia Knight
2nd guitar: David M. McLean
Available on Skinny Devil Records
"With the release of 'Just Live' Julia Knight shares her music and lyrics through original compositions written by an artist that prefers to look inward [from outside] the crowd. I recommend seeing Julia in live performance to truely appreciate her commanding presence and vocals. (Then, take her music home with you!)"
- Mark's Online Music Source
Photo by Mark McKinley
"Julia, and artists like her, give me hope and optimism for the continued legacy of the culture of music ...
this young lady steps boldly into the limelight, and proves, without a doubt, that we are going to be just fine."
- Paul Felice (guitarist, Steve Sizemore Group)
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England rock group Lindisfarne appeared on WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour on August 5, 2002 ... I had the pleasure of meeting Lindisfarne after their crowd pleasing live radio performance ... Lindisfarne's musical heritage dates back to the era of Fairport Convention, and Pentangle ... Their performance showcased a band that'll ignite an appreciative spark in new and old listeners alike.
(c) 2003 Mark's Online Music Source
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"Gifted vocalist Raul Malo - his range and voice is on par with the best!" - Mark's Online Music Source
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Lydia, Emily, Claude Martin(Maryland-based Traditional Old-Time, Irish & Colonial music) Choice Selections...
Ten Thousand Miles (2009)* * * *
1 Molly Put The Kettle On
2 Wild Horse (Stony Point)
3 Ten Thousand Miles
4 Black and White Rag
5 Sally's Got Mud Between Her Toes
6 Ain't No Ash Will Burn
7 State Street Rag
8 Ookpik Waltz
9 Poor Little Liza Jane
10 Duck On the Pond
11 Waiting for the Federals
12 Step Around Johnny
13 Jigs: The Blarney Pilgrim/
Banish Misfortune / Donnybrook Fair
14 Little Rabbit
15 I'm Leavin' You
Lydia Martin
banjo, guitar, piano, penny-whistle, vocals
Emily Martin
mandolin, dulcimer, tenor banjo & vocals
Claude Martin
fiddle & vocals
With:
Jeanean Martin, Michael Baytop,
Colleen May & Danny Knicely
Ten Thousand Miles... more info to come... (c) 2010 Mark's Online Music Source
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Bill Miller* * * * *(Highly Recommended) Choice Selections...
A Sacred Gift
(2002) * * * *
1 Sacred Gift
2 Joy to the World
3 Oh Holy Night
4 I saw the Star of Bethlehem
5 What Child is This
6 Christmas Morning
7 Silent Night
8 Cedar, Sweet Grass, and Sage
9 The First Noel
Spirit Rain
(2002) * * * * *
1 Approaching Thunder
2 You Are the Rain
3 Rain Down Your Love
4 Never Too Far
5 Red Sky Red Heart
6 Face the Blues
7 I Believe
8 Love Substained
9 Sun Dog
10 Prayers for the Truth
11 1st Dream
12 The Promise
13 Little Brother (Spirit Rain)
14 Underneath the Blue Sky
Bill Miller is a man of many faces. An artist in the purest sense of the word. A painter, musician, songwriter, storyteller, poet ... a man carving textured paths between heritage and outside influences. The Native American Indian has a story to tell through his music. Bill Miller is one of the best flute players in North America. He demonstrates incredible passion and technique on the Odell Borg Native flute. Miller is equally gifted as a songwriter and guitarist.
(c) 2003 Mark's Online Music Source
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(April 2008) Shawn Mullins' earlier hits include such gems as Lullaby and Everywhere I Go.Honeydew is a blend of roots rock and acoustic music focusing on friends, the misunderstood life paths of others, transformed towns, and a love for trains. This album has also been issued in limited edition on vinyl.
- (c) 2008 Mark's Online Music Source
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, John McEuen) Choice Selections...
Uncle Charlie And His Dog Teddy (1970 - remastered w/ bonus tracks in 2003) * * * * *
When the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released their "Uncle Charlie" album... I was blown away by Some of Shelley's Blues, and their version of Mr. Bojangles - I became an immediate fan of The Dirt! Their music weathers the test of time, and the band remains active and prolific in the music scene. Great band! - (c)2008 Mark's Online Music Source
1 Some of Shelley's Blues
2 Prodigal's Return
3 The Cure
4 Travelin' Mood
5 Chicken Reel
6 Yukon Railroad
7 Living Without You
8 Clinch Mountain Backstep
9 Rave On
10 Billy In The Low Ground
11 Jesse James
12 Uncle Charlie Interview
13 Mr. Bojangles
14 Opus 36
15 Santa Rosa
16 Propinquity
17 Uncle Charlie
18 Randy Lynn Rag
19 The House At Pooh Corner
20 Swanee River
21 Uncle Charlie Interview #2
22 Spanish Fandango
Will The Circle Be Unbroken (30th Anniversary Edition 2002) * * * * *
Master mandolin player/composer Chris Thile and company have created a brilliant piece of art. The Punch Brothers' music stretches beyond boundaries of jazz, classical, and bluegrass. The forty-two minute, four movement, The Blind Leaving The Blind is worthy of the label - masterpiece.
(c) 2009 Mark's Online Music Source
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Jake Shimabukuro is a must-see musician - the passion and emotion this young musician pulls from the ukulele is astounding. Shimabukuro has rewritten the bookwhen it comes to a ukulele ... a master musician that performs with soul and depth rarely witnessed in seasoned musicians beyond his years.
(c) 2008 Mark's Online Music Source
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Austin, Texas musician Darden Smith delivers a unique blend of folk/roots/pop music with engaging lyrics and intriquing melodies. Smith's compositions will quickly earn a place in your musical vocabulary. Darden Smith has co-written 2 songs for Kent "Omar" Dykes's 2004 release, Boogie Man.
(c) 2002 Mark's Online Music Source
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A Quite Revolution: 30 Years of...[4-disc boxed set] (2005) * * * * *
This amazing four-CD boxed set celebrating the anniversary of Will Ackerman’s independent label is divided equally into “Elements,” “Peace,” “Artistry” and “Excursions.”
Listen to the whole set randomly or upload to your iPod and set it to shuffle. This is an album that should be savored patiently, bit by bit, without missing a single moment.
by Global Rhythm writer
Ernest Barteldes (June 27, 2006)
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