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Patti Sterling
A Stellar Vocalist backed by
some of L.A. and Nashville's best..
Patti sets up her stage at the
intersection of Jazz and Blues at the center of modern music.
With her masterful jazz influenced
vocals,
gospel tinged songwriting
and electrifying delivery forged
in the heat of the "Red Hot" Texas Blues Movement,
Patti has set out to redefine
the STAX sound for the New Millenium.
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Patti
Sterling
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Freda
Sygouna
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Freda Sygouna
This young lady is already
"Legendary" in her Homeland of Canada.She is just starting
to make waves in the USA.
Whether She is "Wailing"
Out the Hot Pop-Dance Grooves of a song like "Fire In the Sky".....
Or reflectively delivering a
Soulful Message in a Song like "Strength...
Her Artistry will
utterly charm you...
When she gets the US exposure
she deserves----Look For A "Tidal Wave"
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DE Music
They call this DUDE---Dr.DE---
cause he is a professor of music at New York State University.
The Sounds he is putting out are remarkable...
From Techno---to New York Jazz-- To Classical.....
His Music can only be described as Impeccable
!!
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DE
Music
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Sally Cooper
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Sally Cooper
Australian Soul Singer Making
Waves on Both Sides of the Pacific...
Her Hit Singles "Soon Enough"
and "Answer In The Wind" have been roaring up the charts in Australia ,New
Zealand, and Hong Kong.
You are among the first in the
States to discover this stellar talent.
Spread The Word...
Sally Cooper is "Sizzling
Hot"
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Tri-R Studios
Cats Who Have Worked With
Some Of The Biggest Names In the Industry..
Olivia Newton John,Tony Joe
White, Eric Burdon, Ted Nugent and Others.
Now they have united forces to
produce some of the finest R&B...Folk..Funk..Gospel and Country material...you'll
find anywhere !
One of them is even the
son of a Country Music Hall Of Famer..
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Tri-R
Studios
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TwangKing
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TwangKing
One of the most sought after Studio Musicians
in the World , The Twang Man is making his Solo Debut
with his new CD "The Twang That Ate Bondi"
This phenomenal player was the innovator
who created the "memorable licks" behind such notables as Madonna
and Barbra Streisand.
Now he has created a "totally unique " sound
of his own....
And you can discover it here first !!
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Qui Custodientes
Custodient
One-man band with assistance
from various friends. Primary focus in on electronica, but with added guitar.
All electronic sounds are created by use of keyboards and are played real-time.
No computers or non-human generated tricks involved.
Music style
Symphonic & Progessive Electronica
, Rock & New Age
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QCC
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Ray
Maxer
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Ray Maxer
From Moscow Russia...
Some "Way Cool" Sounds
Music style
Electronic Pop / Electronic
Musical influences
Pink Floyd, Genesis, Alan Parsons,
Phil Collins, George Michael ... electronic bands (Vangelis to Orbital),
also stuff like "Ray Of Light" (Madonna , W.Orbit).
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The Ozone Ramblers
Signed to RCA Records Mexico
from 1981-1985. Have independently released 5 albums on their independent
label Catfish Dancin' Records and will celebrate 22 years together Jan.
2001. Produced in 1981 by Pete Drake and produced for RCA by Tony de la
Barreda from the group Canned Heat. The Ozone Ramblers have toured extensively
throughout the US, Mexico and Canada and have a fan base that stretches
across North America. An Iowa - Illinois band that plays HomeGrown music
we call River Rock.
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The
Ozone Ramblers
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Bob
Bensley
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Bob Bensley
Ft.Collins, Colorado musician
Bobby Bensley is an acoustic singer, songwriter who writes, plays and sings
from the heart of a recovering addict. His songs speak of the hopelessness
of a life lost in addiction, while pointing out that from the deep darkness
of despair can spring great hope.
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Jimmy
Stewart
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Jimmy Stewart
Hailing originally from Massachusetts,
Jimmy started writing and playing guitar at age 11, and formed his first
band "Opaque" at 14.
Recruited as lead guitarist for
the area's top band "CUCKOO'S NEST", he played up and down the New England
coast during the early 70's. Spanning a musical career of over 30 years,
Jimmy has played all over the world with many different bands and with
his own "JIMMY STEWART BAND".
.Now living in the mountains of
N.E. PA, Jimmy writes and plays at his leisure.
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Donaldo
Press reviews
One of the best unsigned artists
I've heard in awhile: Kim Fowley - Producer
Donaldo's "All In The Name Of
Rock & Roll" was featured under a Lennon/ McCartney skit on SNL episode
# 1134 hosted by Alan Cummings/Musical guest Jennifer Lopez. Original airdate
02/05/00. Now in syndication, can be seen on Comedy Central.
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Donaldo
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James
Quill
Smith
Band
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James Quill Smith
Band
James was the Guitar Player for
Three Dog Night, John Mayall, Dr. John & Billy Joel .
He also won a Grammy with his
band Pollution
He is currently all over
the MP3 charts and almost every song has been #1 in it's category
!
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Ken Soltys
From Japan and Singapore to Portugal
and Germany, listeners worldwide can hear Ken’s music on radio and the
Internet. Ken has posted numerous #1 songs in various genres on MP3 sites
and has been Australia’s Digital Music #1 Easy Listening artist for most
of 2000.
He has performed all over the
U.S. and Mexico from his native New York to Las Vegas Show rooms and has
been seen with numerous secular and Gospel artists such as; Wayne Cochran,
James Brown, The Spinners, Gary U.S. Bonds, Larry Gatlin, Lee Roy Parnell
and others. The diversity of music and styles ranges from Gospel/Blues
to Jazz and classical .
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Ken
Soltys
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TMRNT
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TMRNT
Electronic group specializing
in HyBeat, Wavescape Trance, Dream House, Symphonic Techno, Melodic and
Epic.
Music style
HyBeat, Trance, Acid, Flava
Beat, Goa, Flip Hop, Symphonic Techno.
Musical influences
Vince Clarke, Kraftwerk, Mozart,
Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein,
Burt Bacharach, Tangerine Dream, Mike Oldfield, Brian Eno, Vangelis, Enigma,
Deep Forest, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi, Cal Tjader, Stan
Getz, Paul Weller.
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Kim Novak
The last time we featured Kim
she was a brand new Artist on MP3.----On his rounds of perusing the independent
music on MP3-- Rock from Samah heard her-- and said "Mayor, the whole community
should hear this gal." ------Since then she has become one of the most
popular artists on MP3 with a huge following --and an extraordinary fan
base. She donates all of her Mp3 earnings to various charities she believes
in------ Get down to her page today and find out what everyone is talking
about.
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Kim
Novak
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Nool
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Nool
Way Cool Techno !!
Artist description
sometimes, we do this but most
of the time, we do that and then we repeat the cycle in a different way,
tending to not repeat but to say something new in a repititous way
Music style
electronica, drum n bass,
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Scott Kuehn
Artist description
I am a composer/musician that records
instrumental Jazz, New Age, and Contemporary Classical compositions in
a home studio. I have also co-written Pop, New Country and R&B songs
with my wife Lisa.
Music style
Contemporary Classical, New Age,
and Smooth Jazz Instrumental Music, and Pop, R&B and New Country Songs
Musical influences
Contemporary Classical, Jazz &
New Age Music, and Pop, R&B and New Country Songs
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Scott
Kuehn
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Randall
McKaan
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Randall McKaan
Holding degrees in Music Theory
& Composition this studio & stage professional rocks every venue
he hits. From rock to blues his compositions & performances will take
you up & down the rollercoaster of life.Heart felt lyrics answered
with crisp clean guitar & driving rythm bring his audiences to the
edge. Look for his new album "Out of the Fog...a collection" that was released
in August of 2000, featuring Don McCalister of STEPPENWOLF fame on
guitar, and Floyd Domino of MERLE HAGGARD fame on keyboards!
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Sherif Francis
Artist history
I began playing the piano at a
very young age (self-taught) and since then it has been my passion.
I played professionally for about
10 years as a piano and key board player. During that time, I played with
cover bands in Alexandria, as a one man band, and as part of a duo. I also
recorded albums with well known artists in Egypt.
I stopped playing music professionally
for the last 10 years as I was busy advancing my career as a doctor in
Sydney Australia.... But hey...I'm BACK... |

Sherif
Francis
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The
Flammable
Mammals
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Flammable
Mammals
Modern alternative/blues rock band that leans to social
commentary.There are no love songs. An ecclectic mix of folk rock, straight
rock and roll, blues rockwith an occasional techno style thing, or maybe
even a swing style song.
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Frank
Cotolo
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Frank Cotolo
A reviewer recently called Frank
"a definite talent." Frank Cotolo, 50, began writing and recording music
in the early 1960s. He was a professional musician and session player until
1978 when he became a full-time writer for radio, TV and other media. In
the mid-1990s he built his home studio and returned to recording in his
own artistic atmosphere.
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Hearts
In
Armor
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Hearts
In Armor
Artist
description
This
sound is hard to define - we hear a lot of "It sounds a little like this,
and a little like that", but to date no one's come up with an accurate,
less-than-5-word description. We'd be lying if we didn't say that we kind
of like it this way. The influences aren't hard to spot - rock, roots,
blues, soul, country - but the sound - the soup of these sounds - a description
- remains an arm's length away. To us, music is cinema - we remember the
pictures that danced in our minds when our favorite albums played - our
music? - at it best, it's a small, French film - black and white. In this
case, the film is about The Girl From the Avenue - this short story - this
novella - about the very things that make you rich and make you poor.
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| Christine
Hansen
Lyricists are the unseen artists behind the song. Christine
writes lyrics with integrity and imagery. Songwriting allows her
to combine both of her passions music and writing.
One listen and you'll be "hooked"
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Christine
Hansen
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Cheryl
Bliss
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Cheryl
Bliss
Lush, creative, intuitive, refreshing,
her voice draws you inside the music -- a great place to wander about.
Music style--Idiosyncratic pop
Musical influences---U2, Peter
Gabriel, Jeff Buckley, Kate Bush, Bjork, Tom Waits, Daniel Lanois, Police
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| Dixie
Raggs
Artist History
Dale Strength- Toured for five
years with Olivia Newton-John Former Member of Pepper Fog -This Oneness-
and Brainiac
Neal ( AKA -Jeff )Bond- Worked
with Tony Joe White-Eric Burdon-Ted Nugent -The Young Rascals - and Woody
Hermans "Young Thundering Herd" Key Writer for The Braxton Bragg Band and
The Shuffle Brothers
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Dixie
Raggs
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Christine
Havrilla
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Christine
Havrilla
Christine’s
Havrilla’s singer/songwriting style is a fine blend of today’s Folk/Rock/Pop,
Alternative , & Easy Listening .
Christine
Havrilla comes across with the power of a Melissa Ethridge, The maturity
of a Joni Mitchell, the soul of Tracey Chapman, the Spark of the Indigo
Girls, and a Heart that’s purely all her own! The National Endowment for
the Arts just rewarded Christine's songwriting with its second grant in
two years as part of the "Meet the Composer" series.
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Bruce Cook
Bruce Cook serves up a delectable
feast of rock and alternative songs for the adult listener. With a voice
possessing the charm and emotion of Elton John or Sting and the strength
of David Bowie, he sings songs of introspection and adventure, punctuated
with moments of grace and style.
"Begin Again" is a collection of
tunes that will immediately become a part of your every day listening;
songs in which you are likely to hear something new with each play. Included
is the #1 smash hit "Amelia."-Fred Wheeler, MCR Records
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Bruce
Cook
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Jerry
K
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Jerry K
Artist history
Born in White Plains, New York,
Jerry K got his first guitar for Christmas at age 13. Leaving New York
to attend the University of Mississippi where he received a degree in computer
science with a minor in music, he was influenced by such artists as Hank
Williams Jr./Sr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dan Fogelburg, The Eagles and Jackson
Browne. He writes with an attitude, a southern attitude of I love my woman,
my kids, my dog, my pick-up, my longnecks and the outdoors and willing
to defend all to the death. |
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Jeza
Smooth Jazz, but with vocals. Jeza's
soothing voice has mellowed with time, and taken on a comforting, avuncular
tone. It blends well with the lethargic Latin rhythms and relaxing New
Age atmospheres of these songs.. Listen.com -- The DAM CD sampler contains
7 finished cuts from the 12 track album, plus one 'collectable' live version
of ' You're the one' featuring Jeza and John Hoare, recorded at The Virtually
Acoustic Club, December '99. Available nowhere else. The studio mix is
available on the 'simpler' CD which contains several unreleased tracks...
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Jeza
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Jon
Solo
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Jon Solo
Jon Solo is a producer/artist. He
produces for a number of rock, R&B and Hip-Hop acts in the Southeastern
USA. He sings and plays keyboards, guitars, bass, and drums.
Music style
Alternative Progressive. Solo blends
formulas from classics, rock, hip-hop, and fusion to create a different
sound with modern elements.
Musical influences
His backgrounds are in Progressive
Rock and early Electronica. Solo also borrows from modern grunge and power
pop.
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La Morte
Artist description
La Morte is a manifestation comprised
of the noises that fill my head.
Music style
Industrial Rock
Musical influences
Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor,
Skinny Puppy, Ministry, KMFDM, Marilyn Manson
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La
Morte
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Remo
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Remo
(REMO) falls into the modern description
of Classic Rock and presents it in its pure form. It drives, it rattles
and rolls and dips into the extra-instrument bank while still strongly
featuring guitar. Stand Aside and Take Your Time are the perfect examples
of hard-pressed Classic Rock; new-age FM radio rock. He is an artist of
choice, a seasoned and practiced engineer of the genre he wallows in. For
that, we applaud him! A Pure Review by ; Frank Cotolo |
American
Gypsy
Acoustic Internet Radio AIR by Indie
Journal: "One of the best female vocalists on mp3.com."..........
Minnesota Coalition 'Song of the
Day'-March 23, 2000:
"On the heavier side of folk-rock,
this song [June Cleaver] talks of the tough sacrifices we make
for love.
Jodi Jarchow is an incredible songwriter
and sings in the style of Cher and Joan Baez.
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American Gypsy
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Xandra
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Xandra
Mysterious, beautiful and the voice
of an angel!
Xandra exudes the soul and passion
rarely heard in a new young artist. No one really knows where she comes
from or where she learned to sing the way she does, but it's easy to see
that she's headed for certain success.
This bright young star knows how
to fill the hearts of those who hear her with inspiration and emotion!
Similar Artists
According to the staff at Listen.com,
similar artists is Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey & Natalie Cole.
!
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RTF
Artist description
Homemade music.
Music style
A little of this and a little of
that.
Musical influences
Gilligan, Mary Ann and the Skipper
too
Group members
Pete Domeier
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RTF
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Voices
Of Eden
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Voices Of Eden
Artist description
Dedicated to providing the best
of East-West music. Eastern rhythm, Western melody. Acoustic vocal and
instrumental music which grounds the body and releases tension. The Voices
of Eden project has included Christians, Jews, Arabs, Hindi, Russians.
Each musician brings his/her musical background, and together, we compose
arrangements which are harmoniously balanced.
Musical influences
Classical Indian, Spiritual, Chants,
World Fusion, Folk, Funk
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OnOffOn
ONOFFON is totally diverse alternative
jazz rock from Los Angeles
Music style
Alternative jazz rock
Musical influences
Harry Babasin, Edgar Winter, Aaron
Copeland, Charlie Parker, Pink Floyd, Fairport Convention, etc.
Similar Artists
These are groups we've been compared
to: Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Brand X, Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Red
Hot Chile Peppers
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OnOffOn
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Lucky
&The Zionites
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Lucky &
The Zionites
The powerfull vision of this outstanding
new artist is hard to deny. Coming straight over the top of the Cincinnati
Music Scene, LUCKY’s music is an alchemistic force to be reckoned with.
Melding influences from R&B, Pop, Rock, Soul & Old School Groove,
LUCKY’s honest songwriting and heartfelt super-smooth delivery never fail
to enchant and entertain. Touted as a 21st century Steely Dan, LUCKY’s
music is truly groundbreaking. Influenced by greats such as Bob Marley,
Steely Dan, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Wonder, songs such as; "You& I",
"Rainstorms", "Living" & "Sirens" express true emotion with eloquence
and a diplomatic attitude bordering on modern day politics.
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Nad. Sylvan
Nad is an "absolute sensation" in
Europe.
His music is well thought out, imaginative
and extremely well written. FreeAudioPlayer is proud to be one of the first
American Sites to feature this fabulous artist.
Take one listen and you'll know
why we're so proud!!
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Nad.
Sylvan
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Cross
Connected
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Cross Connected
Artist description
Cross Connected's style is Original Christian
Alternative Pop with Acoustic Guitars and Electric Vocals.
Music style
Christian Alternative Pop
Musical influences
Beatles, Blondie, Thin Lizzy, Yaz, T-Rex, Depeche
Mode, Squeeze
Similar Artists
Sixpence None The Richer, Rebecca St. James,
Stereo Deluxx, Blondie, Sheryl Crow
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Todd Sauer
--- Biker Rock----
Blues Rags and Hollers !!
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Todd
Sauer
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Strength/Bond/Rine
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Strength/Bond/Rine
Hot Southern Rockin-Cool Jazz-
Reflective Folk- and the best "damn " storytelling since Tom T. Hall
Musical influences
Beatles-Guy Clark-Eric Clapton-Jerry
Jeff Walker-Steve Goodman- Yes-Pink Floyd
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Tonca And Friends
Seven Antilleans and three Americans
brought together by TONCA, the band leader and lead vocalist who writes
the music and lyrics, which are mostly conscious messages and ballades
in a lively rock-steady style.
Music style
Conscious Roots
Similar Artists
Burning Spear, Black Uhuru, Toots
& The Maytals
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Tonca
And Friends
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Janet
Murphy
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Janet Murphy
Music style
Jazz/rock/blues
Musical influences
Joni Mitchell, Bobby Caldwell,
Steely Dan, Darryl Hall, Shawn Colvin
Press reviews
L I S T E N . C O M: "Shimmering
guitar pop addresses Christian themes and romantic yearning for Christ.
Her provocative songs border on the sultry as well as expressing warm,
fresh-faced naivete"...Noah E. . . . . .
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Sherreece
Slick dance music where simple beats,
guitars and synths prop up Sherreece's somewhat mystical lyrics. Like a
shaman, she intends to lead her masses into a new age sparked by -- what
else? -- the millennium.
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Sherreece
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Shannon
Jay
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Shannon Jay
Artist description
Shannon Jay; Recording Artist-
Music writer and performer.
Music style
beats, cinematic vocalist, funkie
bass, grunge/ jazzy guitars, 8-track artistry.
Musical influences
50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's generation
music. including unsigned artists.
Similar Artists
My favorite artists are Beck, The
Police, Frank Black, ACDC, Neil Young, Nirvana, Limp Bizket, Das-EFX, Richard
Humpty Vision's MY House.
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Mark Edward Lewis
Artist description
FILM MUSIC, TECHNO, WORLD FUSION,
CHRISTIAN, and MORE!
Music style
Filmscore/Techno
Artist history
Mark Edward Lewis began writing
music at the age of 12. He began scoring film at 16. He currently resides
in East Los Angeles and manages a digital home studio there: LEM Studio
Productions.
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Mark
Edward Lewis
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Kenny
Moreland
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Kenny Moreland
Artist description
Having released the album 'First
Knowing' Kenny is back with a superb new Ep 'Back 2 Back' Kenny combines
some wonderful melodic vocals with an innovative pop/Rock sound. !!Prepare
to be refreshed !!
Music style
Pop/Rock
Musical influences
John Lennon, Paul Weller, The Beatles,
Stone Roses, Charlatans, Radio head, David Bowie,
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Les Souci
--- Ragtime Vocals with a Hard Edge
Beat
--A True innovator!!
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Les
Souci
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Mark
Brewer
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Mark Brewer
Artist description
MarkBrewer - singer/songwriter
(acoustic guitar, & vocals) backed by the Teamsters (Bill Andrews -
acoustic & electric bass; Craig Stubbins - lead guitar, acoustic &
electric guitar; Pete Christensen - drums & percussion). Craig Stubbins
also contributes in the writing department with "If You Love Me" and his
intrumental "Blues For Carlos"
Music style
acoustic, soft-rock, pop, blues
Musical influences
Jackson Browne, James Taylor, The
Beatles, Dan Fogelberg, Carlos Santana
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Words
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Words
Artist description
Words create tamborine-driven,
psychedelic garage-pop. Beautiful harmony, hooks, hard-hitting rhythms
and infectious melodies. Groovy!
Music style
Indie Pop
Musical influences
Pop, Rock, Psychedelia, harmony
groups (Beach Boys, Bee Gees), 70's Punk
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In Motive
Artist description
DnB, Tech Step, with some Industrial
elements. Fans of DnB looking for something harder should give us a shot.
Just don't complain about the exit wounds on your way out.
Music style
Tech Step (with industrial elements)
Musical influences
Panacea, Optical, Dillinja, Dryft/Gridlock,
Daniel Myer, E-Sassin, Decoder, Krust, Front 242, Sheep on Drugs, Moving
Fusion, and Dieselboy
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In
Motive
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So There You Have It..
50
Artists
Rated Tops
In
Their
Category
By Their Peer Group...
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