Hi HO TMB Fans -
Wow...I just received this CD from Deltagroove just yesterday and will write more once I stop playing it. The Phanton Blues Band's "Out of the Shadows" is just great. This crews shows why they are good enough to share the stage and backup Taj Mahal but have the depth, passion and talent to stand alone. They bring the funk, caribbean, gospel and R&B equally well on this CD. This is a quick review. More of a "Heads-up" because I will definitely be playing two or three tracks on this coming Monday's show. You should look for these tracks in the "New Music Spotlight" segment of my show, the first tracks after 6pm station ID. Once again, WWPV and "Those Midnight Blues" is bringing you great new music before it hits the streets. "Out of the Shadows" has a release date of November 21 but it is too good to sit on until then.
Cheers,
OneChord.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Another Great WWPV Show : Mary-Go-Around !
Yo Yo TMB Friends & Fans -
If you have the opportunity and you heard me plug this show last Monday, take a pause and listen to another great WWPV show, the Mary-Go-Around w/ DJ Mary "Program Director Optimus Maximus" Kohut. Each show has an interesting musical theme. A few weeks ago it was "Funk" (great show), last week, it was "Singer-Songwriters" (another great show), well, I think you get the idea. She even tipped her hand a little bit and mentioned that she would be doing a Blues show as well. (woo hoo!)
As usual, you can call the studio at 802-654-2887 or send an IM to AOL Screen Name of WWPV887. If you are outside of the listening area and have access to the internet, tune into the WWPV webstream at http://wwpv.org
All of the WWPV DJs love those phone calls and IMs. We love the feedback and suggestions.
Cheers & Best Wishes,
One Chord.
If you have the opportunity and you heard me plug this show last Monday, take a pause and listen to another great WWPV show, the Mary-Go-Around w/ DJ Mary "Program Director Optimus Maximus" Kohut. Each show has an interesting musical theme. A few weeks ago it was "Funk" (great show), last week, it was "Singer-Songwriters" (another great show), well, I think you get the idea. She even tipped her hand a little bit and mentioned that she would be doing a Blues show as well. (woo hoo!)
As usual, you can call the studio at 802-654-2887 or send an IM to AOL Screen Name of WWPV887. If you are outside of the listening area and have access to the internet, tune into the WWPV webstream at http://wwpv.org
All of the WWPV DJs love those phone calls and IMs. We love the feedback and suggestions.
Cheers & Best Wishes,
One Chord.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
New Music is Everywhere : Darin Bennett and Paul Mark & the Van Dorens
Greetings esteemed fans of TMB -
The new music just keeps coming in for different angles which, thankfully, is great. Because it is those unexpected turns that often yield the most sinceren, if not best, surprises.
While I have a MySpace blog, I am not a huge fan of MySpace but it is a great place to check out the new music scene. A number of artists send "friend invites" which I am sure that others may accept as reflex while I in my unlearned arrogance prefer to investigate a little more deeply than "that picture is hott" criteria. I ask myself particular questions like "Do I like the music?" or "Do I like this person?" or probably my most important criteria, "Would I want to have coffee with this person or persons?" Call me a throwback, a dinosaur, and hopeless luddite, but I do have my standards. So when artists send me an invite, well, I give their tracks a sound hearing. When I heard Darin Bennett MySpace tracks after receiving his invite, I was interested. I love the fresh modern sound he brings to his slide guitar work. It is a fusion of modern Blues styles which I have grown to truly appreciate and seek out for the acoustical part of my show. Darin isn't just copying the Masters of the Delta Blues but extending and perhaps demonstrating what they would do if these forebearers of the Blues found themselves in our modern times. I have recently acquired a copy of Bennett latest CD, "20 Scarlet Monkeys". My difficulty deciding which two tracks to play first. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
My second surprise was found in the "inbox" at WWPV. WWPV gets tons of new music CDs and promos. I mean TONS. Most of it is Indie Rock and a few other genres. Whatever Blues or Roots music that gets sent well...if you can't say anything good... When I saw a CD titled "Trick Fiction" by Paul Mark & the Van Dorens, I thought it was another self-produced homebrewed CD from a local high school AV club. I was so completely and utterly wrong. The is Blues/Roots at its best, eleven original songs from Paul Mark and his NYC-based Blues band. The first track, "Fritos, BBQ, & Scotch" is even better sounding than its title. Each track is wonderfully executed with variety and style to keep boredom and repetition stranded at the airport. Paul Mark brings honest, gut-driven vocals to his original tunes and the Van Dorens stand behind him as solid as proverbial diamonds with a cutting edge to boot.
I am looking forward to play these new tracks and hope you like them as much as I do.
Cheers,
OneChord.
The new music just keeps coming in for different angles which, thankfully, is great. Because it is those unexpected turns that often yield the most sinceren, if not best, surprises.
While I have a MySpace blog, I am not a huge fan of MySpace but it is a great place to check out the new music scene. A number of artists send "friend invites" which I am sure that others may accept as reflex while I in my unlearned arrogance prefer to investigate a little more deeply than "that picture is hott" criteria. I ask myself particular questions like "Do I like the music?" or "Do I like this person?" or probably my most important criteria, "Would I want to have coffee with this person or persons?" Call me a throwback, a dinosaur, and hopeless luddite, but I do have my standards. So when artists send me an invite, well, I give their tracks a sound hearing. When I heard Darin Bennett MySpace tracks after receiving his invite, I was interested. I love the fresh modern sound he brings to his slide guitar work. It is a fusion of modern Blues styles which I have grown to truly appreciate and seek out for the acoustical part of my show. Darin isn't just copying the Masters of the Delta Blues but extending and perhaps demonstrating what they would do if these forebearers of the Blues found themselves in our modern times. I have recently acquired a copy of Bennett latest CD, "20 Scarlet Monkeys". My difficulty deciding which two tracks to play first. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
My second surprise was found in the "inbox" at WWPV. WWPV gets tons of new music CDs and promos. I mean TONS. Most of it is Indie Rock and a few other genres. Whatever Blues or Roots music that gets sent well...if you can't say anything good... When I saw a CD titled "Trick Fiction" by Paul Mark & the Van Dorens, I thought it was another self-produced homebrewed CD from a local high school AV club. I was so completely and utterly wrong. The is Blues/Roots at its best, eleven original songs from Paul Mark and his NYC-based Blues band. The first track, "Fritos, BBQ, & Scotch" is even better sounding than its title. Each track is wonderfully executed with variety and style to keep boredom and repetition stranded at the airport. Paul Mark brings honest, gut-driven vocals to his original tunes and the Van Dorens stand behind him as solid as proverbial diamonds with a cutting edge to boot.
I am looking forward to play these new tracks and hope you like them as much as I do.
Cheers,
OneChord.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Hot New Release : Aynsley Lister, "everything I need' & Canned Heat Instrumentals 1967 to 1996
Hi HO TMB Fans -
Great new releases just keep rolling into my inbox. Due to the generosity of Ruf Records, WWPV has received a copy of Aynsley Lister's, "everything I need". You heard me rave about "Pilgrimage Mississippi to Memphis" which he did in combination with Eria Lyytinen & Ian Parker. Well, this England-born & bred 21-year old more than ably acquitts himself with this effort. This is just excellent, Vermont granite-solid Blues Rock. I definitely look forward to playing more than just couple of tracks from this CD in the coming weeks.
Another wonderful suprise was the CD Canned Heat's "Instrumental 1967 to 1996". I haven't had time to listen to the whole CD but... ok...I like it. I do love instrumentals and this CD is no exception.
I hope to do more proper review of these two CDs in the near future. As you all know, if I can't say anything nice, I just won't say anything.
If you want me to play one or more tracks from these CDs, just contact me during the show via telephone or IM. I will be happy to do my best to accomomdate your requests.
Best Wishes,
One Chord
Great new releases just keep rolling into my inbox. Due to the generosity of Ruf Records, WWPV has received a copy of Aynsley Lister's, "everything I need". You heard me rave about "Pilgrimage Mississippi to Memphis" which he did in combination with Eria Lyytinen & Ian Parker. Well, this England-born & bred 21-year old more than ably acquitts himself with this effort. This is just excellent, Vermont granite-solid Blues Rock. I definitely look forward to playing more than just couple of tracks from this CD in the coming weeks.
Another wonderful suprise was the CD Canned Heat's "Instrumental 1967 to 1996". I haven't had time to listen to the whole CD but... ok...I like it. I do love instrumentals and this CD is no exception.
I hope to do more proper review of these two CDs in the near future. As you all know, if I can't say anything nice, I just won't say anything.
If you want me to play one or more tracks from these CDs, just contact me during the show via telephone or IM. I will be happy to do my best to accomomdate your requests.
Best Wishes,
One Chord
If you like "Those Monday Blues" ...
Greetings TMB Fans -
If you like the music played on "Those Monday Blues", I encourage you to listen to the following WWPV shows.
If you like the music played on "Those Monday Blues", I encourage you to listen to the following WWPV shows.
- The Cup Drop with Mike Germano, Saturday, 9pm - Midnight (playlists)
- Midnight Snack with Chris Bishop, Saturday, Midnight - 2am (playlists)
- Funky Good Time Power Hour with DJ Jon & DJ Kyle, Sunday, 5pm - 7pm (playlists)
If you get a chance to listen to these great shows, please give the DJs a call (802-654-2887) or sending them an IM (AOL/AIM: WWPV887) Let them you are listening.
Cheers & Keep the Blues Alive,
OneChord
Another WWPV Show Blog !
Just wanted to send give a big "high-5" to "The Chris Gosseling Show Featuring Jameson Aubut" on Friday, 10am-Noon. Not a Blues show...but just a fun talk show with interesting guests.
You check out their blog at this link. Go over to the blog and say "Hi Ho".
Check it out. :-) You just may learn something...or at least find a smile.
You check out their blog at this link. Go over to the blog and say "Hi Ho".
Check it out. :-) You just may learn something...or at least find a smile.
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