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| KEN MORR Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Ken Moore Links: Official Website: www.kennmorr.com Sonic Bids: www.sonicbids.com/kennmorr |
| THE SHEAGLES Nashville Tennessee The Sheagles website: www.myspace.com/lovethesheagles |
Meet the Sheagles, America's first female tribute band to the Eagles is an eclectic band of professionals formed in
Nashville,TN. This group of all female musicians and singers will spin you with the uniqueness of a feminine twist on
your favorite Eagles hits. "Witchy Woman" is plural now, taking on a new image, with the lilting voices of Colleen
Orender, Macy Hill, Melanie Denard, and Tracy Nolan, backed by the best band of female performers from all over
the United States. The Sheagles are sure to be a favorite at your event.
Nashville,TN. This group of all female musicians and singers will spin you with the uniqueness of a feminine twist on
your favorite Eagles hits. "Witchy Woman" is plural now, taking on a new image, with the lilting voices of Colleen
Orender, Macy Hill, Melanie Denard, and Tracy Nolan, backed by the best band of female performers from all over
the United States. The Sheagles are sure to be a favorite at your event.
| JAMES SUDAKOW "James Sudakow is a unique and electrifying artist. His material is so affecting it's spellbinding. This artist has the potential to blow away just about any audience in the world." Bernard Baur First Runnerup in Gary Allen's Sonicbids Best Song In The World Contest Berklee School of Music would no doubt explain James Sudakow's music like this. Fusion music is typically instrumental, with complex time signatures, rhythmic patterns, extended track lengths with lots of improvisation. Most prominent fusion musicians have a high level of virtuosity, complex compositions and mixed up meters as well as anticipation of recurring beats as it unfolds in time. Or, as Charlie Daniels explains it in the popular Geicko commercial, "That's how it's done son!" I suggested James end his shows with that comment to see how it would play in San Francisco. We both laughed at the notion. In the seventies, the top of my list for jazz/rock/fusion after Miles Davis of course, was the intense guitar, drums and keyboard fireworks of The Mahavishnu Orchestra. In 2010, my fusion exploration would begin with the work of electric violinist, James Sudakow, |
first runnerup in my current Sonicbids music competition. His first CD, GREEN, is fusion at it's heaviest and is a gateway to a
musically unexplored world. The songs are ambitious, transcendant with great riffs that are not repetitive but skillfully executed,
flashy and progressive, but remain firmly planted in a rock footing reminescent of the creative brilliance of Pink Floyd. He
definitely treads in the giant progressive footsteps of violinists Jean Luc Ponty and Jerry Goodman from Mahavishnu Orchestra.
I love Jame's beautiful tone and harmonic adventurous approach as well as his predecessors and recommend GREEN and his
latest project, There Is No Sound In Space, to the most discerning lovers of this superior style of instrumentalists. The new CD
release continues to feature the melodic and virtuostic electric violin in many styles and textures in tandem with electric guitar
work by Under Radio guitarist Eric Zimmerman, and incorporates a heavy dose of industrial electronica rock. James puts a lot
of thought into musical composition when he is perfectly capable of showing off with speed and flash, more in the vein of my
touring friends, the Dixie Dreggs and Weather Report. Radio promotion says James wields an electric violin like Hendrix did his
guitar, and called his music frighteningly good. Not unlike Jimi, James is also a master of the art of distortion, sound effects and
controlled feedback. Charlie Daniels amplifies his fiddle with a Marshall stack as James does, and I am partial to that biting
Marshall sound. Both CD's are funky and the synthesizer and guitar work is always haunting and interesting. The songs have a
divine alchemy of spirituality and fury that makes me suspect James may be receiving musical transmissions from some other
place. The band is powerful and the tracks unite elements that would make fans even of music fans that are all about the lyrics.
John Lennon said it's not the lyrics that's important. It's the attitude of the track! Jame's voice is a striking ability to blend jazz,
rock and funk creating a soulful voice on the violin. James also has the attitude and a band that would be hard to ignore. They
deliver great melodies with meticulous and blazing arrangements. James Sudakow is a world class player and premier composer
and I am proud to have this level of participation in my song wars contest. Heartfelt music with a modernist sensibility mixed
with earthy and spacey leanings. Foremost, it's fresh and just plain fun to listen to James Sudakow and company. This band has
great players, and do things that musically are as challenging as anything that has come before them. I expect great things from
these guys and predict they will be bigger than Charlie Daniels, musically of course! I digress..My advice is not to be concerned
whether critics think what you're doing is going to fit with what's on the radio. Gregg Allman told me once they would never
get radio play because of the length of their songs. That changed when Dickie Betts wrote "Rambling Man". Congratulations
James. You're going to Disneyland! (with the Grizwolds). The economy is bad you know :)
Gary Allen (The Charlie Daniels Band/JJ Cale/Stonewall Jackson)
James Sudakow Links:
www.evexp.com www.sonicbids.com/jamessudakow www.myspace.com/jamessudakow
musically unexplored world. The songs are ambitious, transcendant with great riffs that are not repetitive but skillfully executed,
flashy and progressive, but remain firmly planted in a rock footing reminescent of the creative brilliance of Pink Floyd. He
definitely treads in the giant progressive footsteps of violinists Jean Luc Ponty and Jerry Goodman from Mahavishnu Orchestra.
I love Jame's beautiful tone and harmonic adventurous approach as well as his predecessors and recommend GREEN and his
latest project, There Is No Sound In Space, to the most discerning lovers of this superior style of instrumentalists. The new CD
release continues to feature the melodic and virtuostic electric violin in many styles and textures in tandem with electric guitar
work by Under Radio guitarist Eric Zimmerman, and incorporates a heavy dose of industrial electronica rock. James puts a lot
of thought into musical composition when he is perfectly capable of showing off with speed and flash, more in the vein of my
touring friends, the Dixie Dreggs and Weather Report. Radio promotion says James wields an electric violin like Hendrix did his
guitar, and called his music frighteningly good. Not unlike Jimi, James is also a master of the art of distortion, sound effects and
controlled feedback. Charlie Daniels amplifies his fiddle with a Marshall stack as James does, and I am partial to that biting
Marshall sound. Both CD's are funky and the synthesizer and guitar work is always haunting and interesting. The songs have a
divine alchemy of spirituality and fury that makes me suspect James may be receiving musical transmissions from some other
place. The band is powerful and the tracks unite elements that would make fans even of music fans that are all about the lyrics.
John Lennon said it's not the lyrics that's important. It's the attitude of the track! Jame's voice is a striking ability to blend jazz,
rock and funk creating a soulful voice on the violin. James also has the attitude and a band that would be hard to ignore. They
deliver great melodies with meticulous and blazing arrangements. James Sudakow is a world class player and premier composer
and I am proud to have this level of participation in my song wars contest. Heartfelt music with a modernist sensibility mixed
with earthy and spacey leanings. Foremost, it's fresh and just plain fun to listen to James Sudakow and company. This band has
great players, and do things that musically are as challenging as anything that has come before them. I expect great things from
these guys and predict they will be bigger than Charlie Daniels, musically of course! I digress..My advice is not to be concerned
whether critics think what you're doing is going to fit with what's on the radio. Gregg Allman told me once they would never
get radio play because of the length of their songs. That changed when Dickie Betts wrote "Rambling Man". Congratulations
James. You're going to Disneyland! (with the Grizwolds). The economy is bad you know :)
Gary Allen (The Charlie Daniels Band/JJ Cale/Stonewall Jackson)
James Sudakow Links:
www.evexp.com www.sonicbids.com/jamessudakow www.myspace.com/jamessudakow
it already from somewhere, out there. Perhaps the third southern rock from the sun? Heather does something with a lyric that is
rare. She twists and bends it into your face and heart. "Damn That Radio" is another triumph from this collection of originals
written and co-written by Heather and friends. She seems to be fully aware of who sounds best with her in the studio and it
pays off on this song. "Damn That Radio" is a rock and roll treat with her signature stamp all over it that comes as no surprise
after listening to a few of these new tracks. Gretchen Wilson would be proud of the redneck gun toting attitude about the times
in which we live, so well executed by a singer that could probably sing the phone book and make it interesting. "Could Of Been
Me" is a complete detour from the harder rocking style and succesfully scores as the stand out country ballad of the set. It's
peaceful and even mellow on the surface, but the theme is, what could have been, in a perfect world. A beautiful, disarmingly
simple, and almost understated, haunting piece of music. Heather sells this one with that Billie Holiday attitude. You can't copy
anybody and end up with anything. If two people are alike, one of them is uneccessary. She owns this one with great delivery
and astonishingly clean, clear notes. "My Sanity" could have been written by Ben Stiller from Meet The Parents! He must have
been hearing these lyrics in his head when he came face to face with Di Nero. I thought my family was dysfunctional, and they
are, but I feel somewhat like Beaver Cleaver after taking this lyrical journey through Heather's slightly bent family tree. Her
rocky childhood and personal problems makes for an unrivalled musicality and honesty of expression that is as refreshing for
the listener as it is probably personally disturbing to her. The voice is so angelic it almost masks the painful story underneath. I
especially like this track. All of these tracks work well together and "Tough Luck" is no exception. It's sassy, sultry and the
theme is, you're going to miss Heather when she is gone. A song that beautifully proclaims female independence with modern
sensibilities.Heather sounds world-wise and earthy with a maturity beyond her years on "Tough Luck". I love her intimate
singing style and she really knows her way around her own lyrics. I imagine her live performance is comparable to slipping into
your favorite pair of jeans. And if you don't know what I am talking about, TOUGH LUCK!
Gary Allen (JJ Cale, The Charlie Daniels Band, Stonewall Jackson)
Heather Michele Cohen Links:
Sonicbids: www.sonicbids.com/heathermichelecohen MySpace: www.myspace.com/heathermichelecohen
rare. She twists and bends it into your face and heart. "Damn That Radio" is another triumph from this collection of originals
written and co-written by Heather and friends. She seems to be fully aware of who sounds best with her in the studio and it
pays off on this song. "Damn That Radio" is a rock and roll treat with her signature stamp all over it that comes as no surprise
after listening to a few of these new tracks. Gretchen Wilson would be proud of the redneck gun toting attitude about the times
in which we live, so well executed by a singer that could probably sing the phone book and make it interesting. "Could Of Been
Me" is a complete detour from the harder rocking style and succesfully scores as the stand out country ballad of the set. It's
peaceful and even mellow on the surface, but the theme is, what could have been, in a perfect world. A beautiful, disarmingly
simple, and almost understated, haunting piece of music. Heather sells this one with that Billie Holiday attitude. You can't copy
anybody and end up with anything. If two people are alike, one of them is uneccessary. She owns this one with great delivery
and astonishingly clean, clear notes. "My Sanity" could have been written by Ben Stiller from Meet The Parents! He must have
been hearing these lyrics in his head when he came face to face with Di Nero. I thought my family was dysfunctional, and they
are, but I feel somewhat like Beaver Cleaver after taking this lyrical journey through Heather's slightly bent family tree. Her
rocky childhood and personal problems makes for an unrivalled musicality and honesty of expression that is as refreshing for
the listener as it is probably personally disturbing to her. The voice is so angelic it almost masks the painful story underneath. I
especially like this track. All of these tracks work well together and "Tough Luck" is no exception. It's sassy, sultry and the
theme is, you're going to miss Heather when she is gone. A song that beautifully proclaims female independence with modern
sensibilities.Heather sounds world-wise and earthy with a maturity beyond her years on "Tough Luck". I love her intimate
singing style and she really knows her way around her own lyrics. I imagine her live performance is comparable to slipping into
your favorite pair of jeans. And if you don't know what I am talking about, TOUGH LUCK!
Gary Allen (JJ Cale, The Charlie Daniels Band, Stonewall Jackson)
Heather Michele Cohen Links:
Sonicbids: www.sonicbids.com/heathermichelecohen MySpace: www.myspace.com/heathermichelecohen
Michael Jaymes
Third Runnerup in Gary Allen's Sonicbids Best Song In The World Contest
Michael Jaymes started his music career at 13, writing and performing his own
songs in Staten Island. His freshman year in high school, he first showed his
entrepreneurship, selling 800 tickets for a charity event. He performed at Lincoln
Center with the world renowned Curtis High School Guitar Ensemble, studied
Music Industry at Oneonta College, and competed on their NCAA Men's Swimming
Team.
After a chance backstage meeting at Lollapalooza with Snoop Dogg, Jonathan
Davis (Korn) and Ziggy Marley, he saw kindred souls doing what he wanted to do,
influencing people with music. At 26, he is going for the light at the end of the
tunnel and his goal is losing the day job to write, collaborate, record, produce and
perform for live audiences 365 a year!
Now a resident of Jacksonville, Florida, Michael has shared the stage with local
notables Zac Deputy, Nate Holley, Sol Driven Train, Shawn Fisher and Ben
Robinson. In the meantime he is training for Iron Man competition and for
hammering away at the music world. In his own words, "I am a strong believer that I
have achieved, among many things, my vocal excellence, persistence and song
Third Runnerup in Gary Allen's Sonicbids Best Song In The World Contest
Michael Jaymes started his music career at 13, writing and performing his own
songs in Staten Island. His freshman year in high school, he first showed his
entrepreneurship, selling 800 tickets for a charity event. He performed at Lincoln
Center with the world renowned Curtis High School Guitar Ensemble, studied
Music Industry at Oneonta College, and competed on their NCAA Men's Swimming
Team.
After a chance backstage meeting at Lollapalooza with Snoop Dogg, Jonathan
Davis (Korn) and Ziggy Marley, he saw kindred souls doing what he wanted to do,
influencing people with music. At 26, he is going for the light at the end of the
tunnel and his goal is losing the day job to write, collaborate, record, produce and
perform for live audiences 365 a year!
Now a resident of Jacksonville, Florida, Michael has shared the stage with local
notables Zac Deputy, Nate Holley, Sol Driven Train, Shawn Fisher and Ben
Robinson. In the meantime he is training for Iron Man competition and for
hammering away at the music world. In his own words, "I am a strong believer that I
have achieved, among many things, my vocal excellence, persistence and song
Fio! garnered a larger fan base in and around Manhattan, playing regularly at recognized venues such as the renowned Joe’s
Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, Justin Timberlake’s “Southern Hospitality”, Arlene’s Grocery, and the world famous Bitter End.
They have also played such notable venues as 12th and Porter in Nashville, as well as Hotel Café, The Mint and Universal City
Walk in Los Angeles. Fio was nominated as Wikimusic Guide’s “Artist to Watch” in 2006, and City Sessions “Top Ten Artist”
for the web series “Best of New York” in 2007. In 2009 he was chosen to be the face of Dali speakers for its advertising
campaign “Nothing Added, Nothing Taken Away” focusing on true music, after they discovered his music online. Fio has
opened for Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins and Kenny Rogers. Their first two albums are Jeff Fiorello and Live at Rockwood
Music Hall, are available on iTunes as well as the new EP hopefully at about the time this piece is published. The new tracks I
reviewed below are from a soon to be released EP and include: Fly, Rosaline, The One & Trainwreck. An interesting, melodic
and even soulful compilation of songs that tell stories and take you on a journey like a classic movie or good book. Fly is
dangerously contagious and haunting. It reminds me of REM in their prime. The song's emotions are wounded but determined.
A stately, reflective, pop rich, heavy hitting ballad about faith and doubt. Fio is viscerally engaged in his singing and poetically
lethal in his writing. The dynamics between the acoustic verses and the chorus are masterfully executed most often pulled off
by very disciplined English bands, like Jethro Tull and Yes. Billy Joel and his drummer have a connection that I haven't heard
since, until I heard The One. I love the vibe of this tune. It's magnetic, upbeat with great harmony. A pleasant surprise.
Especially strong are the Steve Gadd style drums complimenting the lyrics and the power and dynamics of subdued to full band,
is very effective. I suspect Fio writes and plays music as if it really matters to his musical soul and eternal being, his true
spirituality. Two thumbs up for this track! This could be Fio's Piano Man, and that's saying a lot in my book. Rosaline is
powerfully dramatic, oozing enthusiasm and musical straightforwardness that keep everything together and moving briskly
along. The melody is interesting and the girl singers are a nice touch. The guitar solo starts off very jazzy and understated before
it switches to a tasteful electric guitar. His less is more approach was taught to me by the master JJ Cale. Fio's lyrics have been
compared to John Mayer and Jason Mraz, and I second that emotion. I personally see Fio scoring movie soundtrack hits and
filling the shoes of a singer/songwriter the caliber of Kenny Loggins. I hope Fio! makes it to the radio air waves before
Trainwreck becomes the next Black Crowes single. This track taps the big-footprint backbeat and raucous interplay of the 70's
style guitar driven bands with meaty guitar riffs. An exploration of his southern rock roots remain the center or at least a
tributary of American roots music. I love this track as the one that first caught my attention and put me in touch with Fio! and
their music. Trainwreck makes me think Fio! can enjoy as much fortune in the sales charts as on the road. That is a good thing.
The Charlie Daniels Band played everywhere with electricity. No videos or MTV then to do all the footwork. You may get to
stay at home a little more often and collect checks from your mailbox. Cale loves that arrangement!
Gary Allen (JJ Cale, Stonewall Jackson, The Charlie Daniels Band)
Fio Links:
www.fiomusic.com www.sonicbids.com/fiomusic http://www.myspace.com/jefffiorello
Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, Justin Timberlake’s “Southern Hospitality”, Arlene’s Grocery, and the world famous Bitter End.
They have also played such notable venues as 12th and Porter in Nashville, as well as Hotel Café, The Mint and Universal City
Walk in Los Angeles. Fio was nominated as Wikimusic Guide’s “Artist to Watch” in 2006, and City Sessions “Top Ten Artist”
for the web series “Best of New York” in 2007. In 2009 he was chosen to be the face of Dali speakers for its advertising
campaign “Nothing Added, Nothing Taken Away” focusing on true music, after they discovered his music online. Fio has
opened for Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins and Kenny Rogers. Their first two albums are Jeff Fiorello and Live at Rockwood
Music Hall, are available on iTunes as well as the new EP hopefully at about the time this piece is published. The new tracks I
reviewed below are from a soon to be released EP and include: Fly, Rosaline, The One & Trainwreck. An interesting, melodic
and even soulful compilation of songs that tell stories and take you on a journey like a classic movie or good book. Fly is
dangerously contagious and haunting. It reminds me of REM in their prime. The song's emotions are wounded but determined.
A stately, reflective, pop rich, heavy hitting ballad about faith and doubt. Fio is viscerally engaged in his singing and poetically
lethal in his writing. The dynamics between the acoustic verses and the chorus are masterfully executed most often pulled off
by very disciplined English bands, like Jethro Tull and Yes. Billy Joel and his drummer have a connection that I haven't heard
since, until I heard The One. I love the vibe of this tune. It's magnetic, upbeat with great harmony. A pleasant surprise.
Especially strong are the Steve Gadd style drums complimenting the lyrics and the power and dynamics of subdued to full band,
is very effective. I suspect Fio writes and plays music as if it really matters to his musical soul and eternal being, his true
spirituality. Two thumbs up for this track! This could be Fio's Piano Man, and that's saying a lot in my book. Rosaline is
powerfully dramatic, oozing enthusiasm and musical straightforwardness that keep everything together and moving briskly
along. The melody is interesting and the girl singers are a nice touch. The guitar solo starts off very jazzy and understated before
it switches to a tasteful electric guitar. His less is more approach was taught to me by the master JJ Cale. Fio's lyrics have been
compared to John Mayer and Jason Mraz, and I second that emotion. I personally see Fio scoring movie soundtrack hits and
filling the shoes of a singer/songwriter the caliber of Kenny Loggins. I hope Fio! makes it to the radio air waves before
Trainwreck becomes the next Black Crowes single. This track taps the big-footprint backbeat and raucous interplay of the 70's
style guitar driven bands with meaty guitar riffs. An exploration of his southern rock roots remain the center or at least a
tributary of American roots music. I love this track as the one that first caught my attention and put me in touch with Fio! and
their music. Trainwreck makes me think Fio! can enjoy as much fortune in the sales charts as on the road. That is a good thing.
The Charlie Daniels Band played everywhere with electricity. No videos or MTV then to do all the footwork. You may get to
stay at home a little more often and collect checks from your mailbox. Cale loves that arrangement!
Gary Allen (JJ Cale, Stonewall Jackson, The Charlie Daniels Band)
Fio Links:
www.fiomusic.com www.sonicbids.com/fiomusic http://www.myspace.com/jefffiorello
| The Gibsons are God's All-Original Southern Rock-n-Roll band from their mission to Shine THE Light, Jesus Christ into the darkness while bringing back American pride and thought provoking music. It is serious Southern Rock at its finest that incorporates a wide variety of soul stirring lyrics and music with an awesome intricate sound created through the prevailing Word of God. This unique rock experience is a blast from the past and they are sure to captivate any audience! They are sure to get the audience fired up! The lyrics are all truth, none of them fabricated to create a song. The Gibsons boldly go where most Christians fear to tread. The Gibson’s Band is one of the best Southern Rock Gospel bands I have ever heard. Not only are they all top studio musicians, but are dedicated to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. When you take the best in the natural and combine it with the Spiritual, you get the “Supernatural,” and that is what you get with the Gibson’s Band! -Pastor Ron Baptiste of The Covenant Confirmers Ministry |
| THE GIBSONS |
| Contact The Gibsons E-mail: The Gibsons: gibzone@comcast.net The Gibsons Website: www.gibzone.net MySpace: www.myspace.com/gibzone Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegibsonsband USPS: Gibzone Studio, 952 Weeping Willow Road Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075 Booking/Public Relations: Heather Gibson Phone: Booking - 615.945.4199 - Studio - 615.264.1783 See The Gibsons YouTube video FACE IN THE WIND |
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| Heather Michele Cohen I spend many hours listening to Sonicbids artists, always hoping to hear something fresh,exciting and yes, even wild.Heather Michele Cohen fits that bill, and after previewing the first track of her soon to be released EPK, I seriously do believe "This Girl's Gone Wild!" and so will her fans! Courageous songs that are revealing and at times very personal. Steve Rutledge, who is producing the project, is the CEO of Steelstring Productions Studio and Pure Genius Records. The new EPK should hit I Tunes and radio stations in April. Heather's singing is seductive, playful and powerful. She has developed her own style with this track, and there's no doubt she can encore with this song and leave her audience crazy, breathless and wanting more.The guitar work is energetic and the riffs are catchy, passionate and clever. It rocks like The Pretenders on a good day." "This Girl's Gone Wild" exceeded all my expectations and has all the marks of an anthem like those guys that do Devil Went Down To Georgia and The South's Going To Do It! I know a few things about Southern rock, but Heather has channeled |
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inspiration through keeping my body at a high level of physical fitness and never ever taking no for an answer."
Michael Jaymes, vocalist/guitarist, may play an acoustic guitar but he rocks his songs with the perfect visual
representation for it's earthy swagger and heartfelt vocal performances. Michael caught my attention early in my
Sonicbids competition and he never left the top three after a three month, brutally tough competition.
The music is rock/pop with elements of jazz, funk, soul and world music. He has been compared to Dave Mathews,
and he has no problem with that but will tell you, "There is no need to hype me, the performance speaks for itself." I
have heard you, literally, and there's little doubt many others will soon have that chance.
Michael is like the Energizer Bunny on steroids! He is grounded, professional and I haven't even mentioned his
blazing guitar work. The dude knows his way around a guitar and a lyric. Don't take my word for it. Go to his My
Space and listen to End. It reminds me of Hendrix's wah wah style from Band of Gypsys. I played with Billy Cox, bass
man for the Experience in the early Charlie Daniels Band, so I know of what I speak.
Personal favorite of mine, because it flat rocks outloud, is Get On By. Masterful universal rock & roll virtues and
tuneful grooves that bring to mine the furious, creative music explosion from NYC in the 70's, with bands like Blues
Traveler and Spin Doctors. The rhythmic interplay in these tracks are aggressive but not excessive. I think a live
album would be a great introduction for Michael Jaymes. It worked alright for Frampton. The collective virtuosity of
the songs makes for a lot of spontaneous almost jam band synchronicity. If you can capture that Michael Jaymes
spark on tape he could give up the day job, and I wouldn't be at all surprised. Congratulations and thanks for
raising the bar so high that I can't even win my contest!
Gary Allen (Stonewall Jackson/JJ Cale/The Charlie Daniels Band)
Michael Jaymes Links:
www.soundclick.com/ thepignottiproject
www.sonicbids.com/michaeljaymes www.myspace.com/pignottilive
Michael Jaymes, vocalist/guitarist, may play an acoustic guitar but he rocks his songs with the perfect visual
representation for it's earthy swagger and heartfelt vocal performances. Michael caught my attention early in my
Sonicbids competition and he never left the top three after a three month, brutally tough competition.
The music is rock/pop with elements of jazz, funk, soul and world music. He has been compared to Dave Mathews,
and he has no problem with that but will tell you, "There is no need to hype me, the performance speaks for itself." I
have heard you, literally, and there's little doubt many others will soon have that chance.
Michael is like the Energizer Bunny on steroids! He is grounded, professional and I haven't even mentioned his
blazing guitar work. The dude knows his way around a guitar and a lyric. Don't take my word for it. Go to his My
Space and listen to End. It reminds me of Hendrix's wah wah style from Band of Gypsys. I played with Billy Cox, bass
man for the Experience in the early Charlie Daniels Band, so I know of what I speak.
Personal favorite of mine, because it flat rocks outloud, is Get On By. Masterful universal rock & roll virtues and
tuneful grooves that bring to mine the furious, creative music explosion from NYC in the 70's, with bands like Blues
Traveler and Spin Doctors. The rhythmic interplay in these tracks are aggressive but not excessive. I think a live
album would be a great introduction for Michael Jaymes. It worked alright for Frampton. The collective virtuosity of
the songs makes for a lot of spontaneous almost jam band synchronicity. If you can capture that Michael Jaymes
spark on tape he could give up the day job, and I wouldn't be at all surprised. Congratulations and thanks for
raising the bar so high that I can't even win my contest!
Gary Allen (Stonewall Jackson/JJ Cale/The Charlie Daniels Band)
Michael Jaymes Links:
www.soundclick.com/ thepignottiproject
www.sonicbids.com/michaeljaymes www.myspace.com/pignottilive
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fio!
Fio caught my attention as a songwriter and singer with flair and a hip
New York City flavor, that at times is down home "chicken fried"
southern. That's because he was born in North Carolina, and moved
from Florida to the Big Apple in 2005. He has a worldy maturity beyond
his years, perhaps the old soul in a young mans body Jackson Browne
sings about. You have a lot to prove when you put ! on your name, and
he backs it up as one of my most impressive and grounded winners in
the Sonicbids international competition.
Fio caught my attention as a songwriter and singer with flair and a hip
New York City flavor, that at times is down home "chicken fried"
southern. That's because he was born in North Carolina, and moved
from Florida to the Big Apple in 2005. He has a worldy maturity beyond
his years, perhaps the old soul in a young mans body Jackson Browne
sings about. You have a lot to prove when you put ! on your name, and
he backs it up as one of my most impressive and grounded winners in
the Sonicbids international competition.
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| WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH NASHVILLE DRUMMER GARY ALLEN OR HIS PROMOTIONS |
| Tennessee Concerts Song Contest |