Sunday, 17 January 2016
Greg Lake Re-releases His Two Solo Albums “Greg Lake” & “Manoeuvres” on Double Disc Set, a Week After Receiving an Honourary Degree!
London, UK - Greg Lake is the co-founder of KING CRIMSON and EMERSON LAKE AND PALMER (ELP), and wrote the hit “LUCKY MAN” and co-wrote “I BELIEVE IN FATHER CHRISTMAS”.
This 2-CD set collects together both of Lake’s two solo albums, his first self-titled album (1981) and his second album “Manoeuvres” (1983). The set includes FOUR BONUS TRACKS which have never been included on any re-issue of the albums, only on separate rarities albums.
The first album and its three bonus tracks feature all of the members of TOTO with the exception of Bobby Kimball as Lake handles all lead vocals. Both albums also feature appearances GARY MOORE on guitar.
Both CDs have received a 2015 REMASTER which has the personal approval of GREG LAKE. The booklet includes extensive liner notes. This is a great and easy way to buy both of Greg Lake’s studio albums and all the rarities connected to these albums in one place.
Track Listing:
DISC ONE: GREG LAKE
1. NUCLEAR ATTACK 2. LOVE YOU TOO MUCH 3. IT HURTS 4. BLACK AND BLUE 5. RETRIBUTION DRIVE 6. LONG GOODBYE 7. THE LIE 8. SOMEONE 9. LET ME LOVE YOU ONCE 10. FOR THOSE WHO DARE
BONUS TRACKS
11. YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME 12. YOU’RE GOOD WITH YOUR LOVE 13. COLD SIDE OF A WOMAN
DISC TWO: MANOEUVRES
1. MANOEUVRES 2. TOO YOUNG TO LOVE 3. PARALYSED 4. A WOMAN LIKE YOU 5. I DON'T WANNA LOSE YOUR LOVE TONIGHT 6. IT'S YOU, YOU GOTTA BELIEVE 7. FAMOUS LAST WORDS 8. SLAVE TO LOVE 9. HAUNTED 10. I DON'T KNOW WHY I STILL LOVE YOU
BONUS TRACK
11. HOLD ME
To purchase “Greg Lake” & “Manoeuvres” on 2-CD Set: Amazon CD
In other news, on January 9th Greg received an honourary degree from the Conservatorio Nicolini in Piacenza, Italy! This was the very first honourary degree for music the prestigious university has ever awarded!
Saturday, 16 January 2016
ANTON KELLNER & THE LONE STARS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM UNDERSTAND TO BE RELEASED 2/26/16
California Alternative-Folk/Americana outfit Anton Kellner & The Lone Stars is proud to announce the release of Understand, the second album since their 2014 release,You Were The Fire. The album, will be released digitally on 2/26/16, but fans can also expect an LP release later in the year. Understand was produced by Anton Kellner and Nolan Perry, mixed and mastered by Nolan Perry. The album looks from the outside-in on the daily struggles and emotions of others who seek help and comfort. Anton Kellner states, "I strongly felt the need to address these emotions, but needed a medium to communicate my thoughts, so I figured why not turn them into a record." For the first time, Anton Kellner is not taking a personal approach to his songwriting, but rather pens stories about real people and the drastic situations that he has witnessed over the years. Here is what Anton Kellner had to say about Understand:
"We took a lot of risks with it, and dared to step into stories that were outside our comfort level. We are very proud of the end result, and truly believe that this is simply 'our album'" - Anton Kellner
Coastal California is the home of singer/songwriter Anton Kellner, who performs with his band under the moniker "Anton Kellner & The Lone Stars". After touring the circuit for quite some time in his prior band Holding Onto Hope (Come&Live Records), Kellner released his successful debut album entitled You Were The Fire. The album was released on July 29th, 2014 and had much critical acclaim among the press & his fans. You Were The Fire was produced by Nolan Perry (The Mighty Fine), with additional mastering handled by Eric Boulanger (OneRepublic, Plain White T's). Kellner has landed 3 successful PR campaigns, extensive shows up & down the coast, two music videos, and numerous musical collaborations, such as with Louis Diller (HolyChild/Glassnote Records), Elle Puckett (Poema), Tim Brennan (June/Victory Records), Fred Mascherino (Taking Back Sunday/The Color Fred). Anton Kellner & The Lone Stars' sophomore album, Understand, features Anton Kellner (vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, piano, organ), Nolan Perry (bass), Josh Lucas (drums, percussion), and Scott Poley (pedal steel, additional electric guitar), with additional vocals by Sierra English.
Until Understand becomes available on 2/26/16, head to AntonKellner.com to hear past releases from Anton Kellner & The Lone Stars. Follow the band on social media for updates and new music.
Understand: Tracklisting
01. Understand 02. Notions 03. Broke 04. Losing Your Blood 05. Should Be 06. Drive Me Down 07. It's Been a Lifetime
Macon Blind Guitar Legend Joey Stuckey Working On New Blues Album Feat. Chuck Leavelle, Jimmy Hall and Renowned Producer Ross Hogarth
Macon, GA - Joey Stuckey is a blind guitarist, producer, educator, recording artist and media personality.
Born in Green Cove Springs FL, a city that has honored him with the key to the city and now residing in Macon GA, for whom he is the official music ambassador, Joey Stuckey is a power house of music talent. He has worked with icons from Alan Parsons to Ted Nugent and Joe Solo, producer of Macy Gray to Sammy Nestico, arranger of the Count Basie orchestra.
Last year saw him take on the UK where he toured and released his latest single “Blind Man Drivin'”.
The song and it's accompanying video was a runaway hit and became the official theme song for the Visually Impaired Musicians Lives Conference, held at the University College of London where Stuckey was also a keynote speaker and performer.
While in the UK, Joey also became friends with research teams from Queen Mary University of London and Goldsmith's University and has worked with them extensively to improve music technology for the blind. As a blind person, a studio owner, producer and professor of music technology at Mercer University, this was a roll Stuckey took on with ease.
2016 is already shaping up to be a land mark year as Joey prepares to release the full length album “Blind Man Drivin'” in early summer.
Says Stuckey, “Music is the thing that makes me know I am a live. It is my spiritual bread and butter and the best way I know to encourage and provide comfort and inspiration to others, while at the same time entertaining and sharing stories about who I am. When I first started making my own music it was a combination of southern rock sensibilities mixed with bands like The Smiths and The Cure, I used to think of myself as the Morrissey of Macon. I have played a lot of jazz and my jazz album 'Mixture' was number 9 on the top 40 CMJ jazz charts for 5 weeks back in 2013, but, the thing that really seems to enthrall my audiences is blues and that is now what I am focused upon.”
And no wonder that blues is what Stuckey fans want to hear! With his versatile voice that can whisper or shout with equal alacrity and his guitar playing that can make one note cry or explode like a super nova with seemingly a thousand notes a second, blues is Stuckey's true calling.
To make this debut blues project truly memorable, Stuckey is working hard to gather old and new friends alike to add some truly one-of-a-kind performances.
These artists include:
Ross Hogarth – Producer (John Melloncamp, Van Hailen R.E.M...) Chuck Leavelle – Keyboards (Rolling Stones, Alman Brothers, Black Crows...) Jimmy Hall – Sax and harmonica (Wet Willie, Jeff Beck, Hank Williams JR...) Shannon Forest – Drums (Toto, Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts...) Additional drums by Brandon Khoo, Maypex endorsed artist. Charley Hoskyns – Bass guitar (Shayne McGowan, The Popes and Pete Maher...)
Nashville's Step Sisters Releasing 'Thick' EP on February 26
Nashville, TN garage rock 4-piece Step Sisters will self-release their debut EP, 'Thick' on February 26.
The EP is available for pre-order HERE.
Step Sisters was born in a basement and baptized in a neon cathedral where the holy water is poured by the pint. As their name implies, this Nashville-based quartet shares no blood, yet their cohesion suggests a placental sharing in the womb of rock and roll.
As the summer of 2014 blazed, Step Sisters cut the umbilical cord and began fashioning their version of raw & heavy, where cyclonic rhythms driven by maniacal drums and face-melting fuzz bass tumble amongst caustic guitars and ominous voices. An impressive growth spurt landed the Sisters in an undisclosed warehouse locale, to record their debut EP, 'Thick.' An EP that demonstrates a sonic scope and ingenuity that may come to define the group. In the wake of this early 2016 release, Step Sisters will be found in and out of Nashville, wrecking necks and ear drums alike. Behold, the birth of Step Sisters!
Tour Dates
Jan. 14th – Foobar Too – Nashville, TN Jan. 19th – Foobar Too – Nashville, TN Feb. 10th - Foobar Too - Nashville, TN (w/ Uzi, BUHU) Feb. 26th – The Basment – Nashville, TN (“THICK” Release Party) (w/ Reality Something, Heinous Orca) Feb. 27th – Preservation Pub – Knoxville, TN (w/ Chew)
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