REMIX PRODUCED BY JOE GALLAGHER, SAINT MAN, BUNNY SIGLER, AND INSTANT
FUNK
(Los
Angeles, CA) Four-time Grammy winning producer-singer-songwriter Bunny Sigler
releases his second single, “Buttermilk and Cornbread” from the brand new,
critically acclaimed album Bundino.
The prolific songwriter who produced the “Philly Sound” intrigues his audience once again by showcasing his classic
R&B sound going back to his roots with the funky, stand-out track as his
follow-up on the R&B driven album featuring disco band, Instant Funk.
Complete
withsoulful ballads honing in a
contemporary sound, Sigler pushes his vocals on this upbeat and lighthearted
tune. “Buttermilk and Cornbread,” Bunny describes is a “blues track that reminisces of southern cooking and sweet country
memories.” Sizzling with that down south sound, “Buttermilk and Cornbread”has a catchy chorus and a sensory
smorgasbord of lyrics.
This feel good song recalls relaxing times and nostalgic jam
sessions – uninhibited sing-alongs with friends that seem endless. The six
minute song’s highlight is the unexpected trumpet solo that cuts in between at
the halfway mark and the blend of unison backup vocals.
Backed by longtime collaborators, Instant Funk, the band has
teamed up once again with Sigler. Currently in the studio working on new
material, they’re ready to hit the road again and bring their live performances
worldwide.
“…Sigler has no problem with shaking
things up, and he demonstrates his comfort with envelope pushing through
Bundino.” –Soul
Tracks
Along
with the original mix of “Buttermilk and Cornbread,” Bunny will also release a
special remix version of the song – an upbeat rendition of the standout single
produced by Joe Gallagher, Bunny Sigler, Instant Funk, and Saint Man. The remix
will have listeners wanting more and radio hosts playing the track on repeat. A
music video to accompany the single featuring Instant Funk will also be
released in July.
Singer-songwriter Rachel London has dropped the essential summer pop anthem with “Runnin.” Distributed by Sony, produced by Mike Gonsolin and co-written by Nick Nittoli, “Runnin,” will have your pulse racing with its polished unapologetic lyricism and big beats.
Ready to take the pop world by storm, London’s new single is a complete 180 from her previous releases. A dance-heavy, dark, and mature pop song, “Runnin” is both catchy and relatable.
With her powerful vocals, London honestly belts out the whirlwind that is new love and the trials and tribulations of relationships. Listeners are in for the emotional roller coaster ride with perfectly timed unpredictable drops and peaks of aural excellence.
“Start me with a kiss, There’s no stopping this, There’s no stopping this, I can’t get enough … This song is about exploring boundaries, not scorning yourself for desiring passion, figuring out how to let go of "right" and "wrong" as well as communicating that vulnerability is strength. “
"Runnin is a beautiful mix of light and darkness, like a yin and yang making it a perfect representation of Rachel," states co-writer Nick Nittoli.
London is carving out a spot for herself in the music industry and will hope to excite fans with her upcoming EP due out this fall and a brand new music video for “Runnin,” which will be out in July. Both soulful and raw lyricism coupled with contemporary pop sounds, London takes inspiration from growing up on Alanis Morissette and Madonna.
South Africa based, Electro/Pop singer, C’nky Siwela has announced the digital release of his debut single “Distant Cry” for June 19, 2015 via iTunes. Siwela has been garnering considerable buzz in South Africa; in 2014 he won the award for Best Afro-Pop Artist at the SACRA Awards following the release of his album, Reminiscent of the Sounds. With his new single and upcoming album, Another Side of Me on; C’nky is ready to further broaden his market into the United States.
“Distant Cry” (featuring rapper/producer Louis M. Songz), displays C’nky’s versatile musical concept by blending a contemporary mix of jazz influenced flute melodies, along with his soulful vocals into a House/Pop composition. This inspiring track intends to motivate people who are suffering from any struggles during their journey to reach their ultimate goals. “Distant Cry” reminds listeners to show love and respect to one another in order for everyone to reach their greatest achievements in life. The song has already received more than 19,000 listens on SoundCloud.
“Distant Cry’ is lyrically inspirational, courageous and friendly which is combined with a nice electronic groove. I identify my music as an original style fused with a traditional South African vibe. It is meant to be fun and energetic that can make anyone lighten up,” says C’nky Siwela.
C’nky Siwela is not only a South African house/pop singer but, also a well renowned flautist. If you do not see C’nky singing or playing the flute live at a music conference or awards ceremony (in Joannesburg, South Africa), he may be at any of the following institutions; Tsa Lapeng Music Initiative, C’nky Siwela Flute Institute (CSFI) and Hammanskraal Joyful Sounds, where he serves as the Artistic and Educational director. The objective of CSFI is to provide young classically trained flautists (in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Northwest and Limpopo Province) the opportunity to strengthen the role of flautists in South African Jazz.
Tim Shelton Pays Tribute to Songwriting
Hero with Jackson Browne Revisited,
His Post-NewFound Road Solo Debut on Dry
Lightning Records
Renowned gospel and bluegrass artist expands musical palette with
12-track release
DAYTON, Ohio — There’s hardly a recording artist on the
planet who hasn’t done at least a few cover tunes in homage to major
influences. But releasing an entire album covering Jackson Browne’s most iconic
classics? If you’re gonna try that, you’d better bring it. Fortunately, Tim
Shelton does exactly that on Jackson Browne Revisited, his new
release on Dry Lightning Records.
Shelton, who guided the band NewFound Road from gospel to
bluegrass and beyond, has left that chapter behind to pursue his other musical
passions, including his love for Browne and similar songwriters. Hints of what
was to come appeared on NewFound Road’s 2011 album, Live at the Down Home, on which they covered Browne’s “These Days”
and songs by Tom T. Hall, Bill Withers, Dave Loggins and other icons. But on Jackson
Browne Revisited, he concentrates on his biggest influence.
“Jackson Browne is one the best songwriters and musicians of
our day,” says Shelton. “His music, especially the songs from the ‘70s, just
speaks to my soul.”
Co-producing with Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Warren Zevon,
Hole, the Pixies), Ohio native Shelton wraps his rich vocals around 12 Browne
classics, including “Doctor My Eyes” and “Somebody’s Baby.” Their arrangements
impeccably capture the spirit of the beloved California folk rocker’s
beautifully crafted work, while going far beyond mere re-creations of the
originals.
They recorded at the Monastery Studio, owned by Ric Hordinski, co-founder of renowned
Ohio band Over the Rhine. Contributors include Josh Shilling on piano and harmonies,
vocalists Sonya Isaacs (the Isaacs) and Shawn Lane (Doyle Lawson, Ricky Scaggs,
Blue Highway), Grammy-winning flatpicking guitarist Clay Hess (Ricky Skaggs), bassist
Dave LaBruyere (John Mayer, Vigilantes of Love) and Cincinnati-based drummer Josh
Seurkamp.
“I
knew that I wanted to get a great band and keep it as live sounding as
possible,” Shelton notes. Tracking live in the studio, they created a sonic
document that breathes new life into Browne’s work, revisiting songs from his
self-titled 1972 debut to 1983’s I’m
Alive. They include “Take It Easy,” the Browne/Glenn Frey composition that
became the Eagles’ first hit before Browne recorded it on 1973’s For Everyman. “Fountain of Sorrow” and
the title tune from 1974’s Late for the
Sky are here, along with two
tracks from 1977’s Running on Empty —
one of which, “The Road,” is the only track not actually written or co-written
by Browne; it’s credited to his friend Danny O’Keefe. The closer is one of Browne’s
most revered, and timeless composition: “The Pretender.”
“What I'm most proud of with this record is we were able to
keep emotion in these songs, even though they're not mine,” Shelton says. “I
can relate to these lyrics. Hopefully, others will dig it too.”
Jackson Browne Revisitedtrack
list
1. Doctor My Eyes
2. Love Needs A Heart
3. The Road
4. Late For The Sky
5. Something Fine
6. Fountain Of Sorrow
7. Somebody’s Baby
8. Take This Rain
9. Call It A Loan
10. Take It Easy
11. My Opening Farewell
12. The Pretender
Tour dates June 27 – Rudyfest, Grayson, Ky. (NewFound Road reunion show)
July 9 – Beachland Park, Cleveland, Ohio
July 11 – George Rogers Clark Park, Springfield, Ohio (with
Clay Hess)
Aug. 1 – Everett’s Music Barn, Suwannee, Ga.
Aug. 13 – Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old
Saybrook, Conn.
New York, NY - June
12, 2015...Harlem-based roots rock singer/songwriter Kwame Binea, who
fronts the Kwame Binea Shakedown, has announced the worldwide digital release
of their second single, "Hang On" for Tuesday, June 16, 2015 via
CDbaby.com and all their major digital distribution partners including iTunes and Amazon.com.
"Hang On" is catchy, upbeat, funk/rock/soul dance
song layered with a poignant, hopeful and uplifting universal message that
encourages "little brothers to hang on."
It was co-written and produced by Kwame Binea and guitarist
Justin Wilcox for Binea's indie imprint, Pelopos Entertainment Group. The song
also features the rest of Shakedown band, drummer Medley Shabazz, guitarist Art
Vanterpool, bassist Phil Bass, Daron Wright on keyboards, Kengo Yamada and
Michael Quigley on saxophone, Brian Varneke on trumpet, and guest background
vocalists Dietrice Bolden and Jindai Joseph.
The video meshes live performance footage with compelling
images that accentuate the broader symbolism and inspiration behind the song.
The video was edited by Kate Peterson.
"I really wanted to create an anthem-like track to
encourage young brothers to keep their heads up and never stop believing in
themselves," explains Binea. "These are tough times and a lot of our
young people are a bit lost and aren't getting the level of support they need.
So, just trying to give them some of the same kind of positive reinforcement
and encouragement I received growing up," he added.
"Hang On" follows the group's debut single/video
"Let Go" (released in April). The video was culled from a Kwame Binea
Shakedown live performance at the Brooklyn Bowl earlier this year.
Binea
grew up splitting time in West London (his birth place) and in his native
origins, Ghana. He later moved to Cherry Hill, NJ as a teenager where he
started to unearth his artistic aspirations as a burgeoning
songwriter/singer/guitarist. While in college he teamed up with
guitarist/vocalist Justin Wilcox as a duo, which became the nucleus that spawned the
rock/funk collective Kwame Shakedown in Harlem, NY (2011). Over the past
several years they have built a legion of loyal fans performing at most of the
city's most noted music venues including Joe's Pub, Arlene Grocery, Rockwood
Music Hall and Brooklyn Bowl, to name just a few.
The
Kwame Binea Shakedown will also be releasing their self-titled debut EP July
17.
June 15, 2015 -- With his soulful voice and earthy, Southern manner, MICHAEL GRIMM charmed millions of viewers as a contestant on season five (2010) of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”Flash forward to 2015:he released his latest album, GRIMM, today via his Mattikay Records label to online retail outlets worldwide. Funded by fans through Kickstarter, the highly anticipated album was recently launched with the release of the first single, "Generation Next," which can be heard on his officialwebsite. A video for the track can be seen on MICHAEL's officialYouTube page.
"This album has been in the works for many years,” MICHAEL exclaims. “Most of the songs you will hear on this album were written by Kevin Hunter and myself. Eight months went in to working on the music production and album artwork, and I’m extremely proud to present my newest album, GRIMM. We couldn't have done this without the fans! Thank you so much!” To coincide with the release of GRIMM, MICHAEL is spending the months of June, July and August at Vinyl at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for a residency where he'll be performing songs from the latest album, as well as some of his well-known classic cover tunes, including "Stay With Me (Baby)," "Gasoline and Matches," and "You Can Leave Your Hat On." He also performs a couple of songs with wife Lucie, who proposed to on "The Ellen Degeneres Show" shortly after his "America's Got Talent" win. Tickets for the residency can be purchased at MICHAEL's official website.
"I couldn't think of a more complimentary venue for the new look, style and sound of the new album,” MICHAEL says.“Can't wait to see you all there!"
Thanks to his first-place finish on “America’s Got Talent,” MICHAEL took home the $1 million prize and headlined the first-ever U.S. “America’s Got Talent Tour.”Following the trek, he toured with Stevie Nicks and Heart, performing in front of tens of thousands of fans across the country. After releasing five albums on his own (which are available on his website, Amazon and iTunes), MICHAEL's self-titled major label debut album was released in the spring of 2011 on Sony/Epic Records and reached #14 on Billboard's "Top 200 Albums" chart. It was produced by Grammy Award winning producer Don Was (The Rolling Stones, Elton John, B.B. King) and featured some legendary talent, including Ann Wilson (Heart), Ian McLagan (Faces, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer), Davey Faragher (Elvis Costello), and Greg Leisz (The Eagles), Kenny Aronoff on drums and Waddy Wachtel on guitar.
After a Successful Run in 2014, Ann and Nancy Wilson Will Perform Aug. 13-15 and Nov. 19-21 at the Intimate Music Hall
House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino proudly announces the return of the legendary group Heart
for six intimate shows in 2015. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
inductees will perform Aug. 13-15, 2015 and Nov. 19-21, 2015 with show
times at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $55 for general admission standing room
only and $69.50 for reserved seating, plus applicable fees, and go on
sale Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m. This is an 18+ show.
Tickets may be purchased on-site at the House of Blues box office, located inside Mandalay Bay; online by visiting HouseOfBlues.com/LasVegas, Ticketmaster.com, LiveNation.com
or via phone by calling 800-745-3000. A fan club presale starts Monday,
May 4 at noon; M life, CITI, House of Blues and Live Nation presale
begins Wednesday, May 6 at 10 a.m. For VIP seating, please contact the
VIP Services Team at 702-885-4570 or via email LasVegasVIPHost@LiveNation.com.
About Heart
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Ann and Nancy Wilson first
showed the world that women can rock when their band, Heart, stormed the
charts in the ’70s with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,”
“Barracuda,” “Straight On” and so many more. Not only did the Wilson
sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs and played the instruments
too, making them the first women in rock to do so. Heart continued
topping the charts through the ’80s and ’90s with huge hits like “These
Dreams,” “Alone,” “What About Love,” “If Looks Could Kill,” “Never” and a
string of other hits that showcased the sisters’ enormous talents as
musicians and singers.
Through the years, Heart has sold more than 35 million albums,
performed sold-out arena shows worldwide, and found their way into the
soundtrack of American life through radio, motion pictures, television
and associations with branded sponsors. Today, songs made famous by
Heart are heard in every aspect of contemporary culture.
Nearly 35
years after their first big hit, the sisters were back in the Billboard
Top 10 in 2010 with Red Velvet Car and a Top 5 DVD “Night at Sky
Church.” In 2012, Fanatic
continued Heart’s current chart success debuting in the Billboard Top
25 and spawning two hit singles “Fanatic” and “Dear Old America.” The
group also released a comprehensive CD box set entitled Strange
Euphoria, filled with rarities and previously unreleased treasures that
met with acclaim from critics and fans alike.
In September 2012,
Ann and Nancy released their first-ever memoire
“Kicking & Dreaming: A story of Heart, Soul and Rock and Roll,”
spending several weeks on the New York Times bestseller chart.
That same year, the duo were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame and in December they learned that 36 years after the release of
Dreamboat Annie, Heart had been inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame.
As a fitting finale for an extraordinary year, Ann and Nancy were
asked to perform “Stairway to Heaven” as the finale to the 2012 Kennedy
Center Honors tribute to Led Zeppelin. In addition to visibly moving
Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones, their rendition brought
the entire Kennedy Center audience to its feet.
In 2013, the Wilson sisters fulfilled a personal goal and created a
special once-in-a-career holiday concert with special guests in their
hometown of Seattle. Entitled “Heart & Friends: Home for the
Holidays,” this special show featured guest performances by Shawn
Colvin, Sammy Hagar, Richard Marx, and Pat Monahan and was released on
DVD/CD and Blu-ray in November 2014.
Another outstanding year for the Heart sisters, 2014 found Ann
sitting in with The Roots on “The Tonight Show” and both Ann and Nancy
sitting in with the Foo Fighters on “Late Show with David Letterman.” In
May, they celebrated ASCAP’s 100th birthday in Washington,
D.C. at a star-studded event at the Library of Congress attended by
members of the joint houses of Congress. On November 7, Heart
memorabilia and personal belongings were featured in the Julien’s Rock
‘n Roll Icons & Idols auction. Later that month, Heart appeared
alongside Stevie Wonder and many other great performers at the 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.
About The House Of Blues
With 38 owned/operated clubs and theaters, The House of Blues
Entertainment portfolio, a division of LiveNation, is wide-ranging
including the legendary Fillmores and the intimate House of Blues clubs
throughout the United States. House of Blues Entertainment is the
country’s pre-eminent live music venue collection featuring
state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology in one-of-a-kind custom
designed environments aimed to bring fans and artists together in
unparalleled musical environments
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