Jacob Blue " Consists of Four Men dedicated to spreading God's message of hope and salvation
through their own unique sound.
Jacob Blue has a knack for creating never before heard melodies. It has always been vital to them not to absorb themselves into other's music, therefore producing a copycat sound. They like being fresh, new, and original. Their style has been influenced by 60's style artists such as Bob Dylan, southern gospel style music, 70s and 80s style rock, and country music.
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The Freddie Long Band: Award-winning pop/rock group celebrates new year, new faces, new music with performance January 5th
The Freddie Long Band will be performing at the new Frederick Greene Turtle location on Saturday, January 5th, after taking a brief hiatus from the stage following the departure of original drummer Ken Deater. The FLB will be introducing two new members at the performance, drummer Mike Ball and saxophone player Eric Brooks, and will be playing many new songs in addition to crowd favorites
from their debut album, 'Strangers and Friends'. There will also be drink specials, giveaways, and an appearance by the Jim Beam Girls at the concert. The show begins at 9:30pm and admission is only $5. Those interested in attending are encouraged to arrive early to ensure admission before the venue reaches capacity. The first 50 people to bring any article, newsletter, printed webpage, or
ad that mentions the performance will receive a free copy of 'Strangers and Friends'. You must be 21 with a valid ID to attend.
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Guitarist and Bandleader Jeff Healey Dies in Toronto Hospital
Guitarist and Bandleader Jeff Healey Dies in Toronto Hospital
Following a lengthy struggle with cancer, Healey passes away on the eve of the release of a new blues rock album (His First Blues Album in 8 Years)
Jeff Healey, arguably one of the most distinctive guitar players of our time, died today (Sunday March 2) in St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto. He was 41, and leaves his wife, Cristie, daughter Rachel (13) and son Derek (three), as well as his father and step-mother, Bud and Rose Healey, and sisters Laura and Linda.
Funeral and memorial arrangements are pending.
After his appearance in the movie Road House, he was signed to Arista records, and in 1988 released the Grammy-nominated album See the Light, which included a major hit single, Angel Eyes. Various "best-of" and live packages were released, and he recorded two more rock albums, before turning to his real love, classic American jazz from the '20s, '30s and '40s.
By then, however, Healey was an internationally-known star who had played with dozens of musicians, including B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and recorded with George Harrison. Mark Knopfler and the late blues legend, Jimmy Rogers.
A family man with a three-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter he preferred to stay close to home. As his rock career wound down as the millennium came, he recorded a series of three album of early jazz, playing trumpet as well as acoustic guitar in a band he called Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards. The most recent was It's Tight Like That, recorded live at Hugh's Room in Toronto in 2005, with
British jazz legend Chris Barber as guest star.
The album was the result of a joint agreement between the German label, Ruf Records, and Stony Plain, the independent Edmonton-based label that has released his three jazz CDs.
Mess of Blues was recorded in studios in Toronto, with two cuts recorded at the Jeff Healey's Roadhouse in Toronto and two at a concert in London England. The backup group on the upcoming CD ? the Healey's House Band ? played with him regularly at the downtown Roadhouse, and at a previous club bearing his name in the Queen-Bathurst area.
Early last year, Healey underwent surgery to remove cancerous tissue from his legs, and later from both lungs; aggressive radiation treatments and chemotherapy, however, failed to halt the spread of the disease.
Despite his battle with cancer, he undertook frequent tours across Canada with both his blues-based band and his jazz group; he was set for a major tour in Germany and the U.K. and was to be a guest on the BBC's famed Jools Holland Show in April.
Remembered by his musicians and his audiences for his wry sense of humour as well as his musical playfulness, Healey was a unique musician who bridged different genres with ease and assurance.
For further information, please contact:
Canada:Richard Flohil416 351-1323 / 416 997-4788 rflohil@sympatico.ca
Holger PetersenStony Plain Records780 468-6423 holger@stonyplainrecords.com
Europe Thomas Ruf.Ruf Records011 49 (0)36087 / 92200 ruf@rufrecords.de
United States Mark Pucci, MP Media770-804-9555 mpmedia@bellsouth.net
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Disc Duplication vs Replication - What's the Difference
Article by CDDVD Now! http://www.cddvdnow.com
CD and DVD Replication (also known as Optical DIsc Manufacturing) is a process of manufacturing your discs.
Disc Duplication is copying data onto recordable media, either CD-R or DVD-R.
Replication is a process of creating a glass master and a stamper and injection molding your discs. The data is pressed into the polycarbonate material, then a layer of foil is applied, a protective layer and then the discs are printed using either a silkscreen or offset printing method.
Duplication uses discs that have a layer of optical dye and the data is burned into the dye using a laser. This is where the expression, "to burn a disc" comes from.
Duplicating CDs and DVDs is a relatively quick and inexpensive process making it the choice for short-run needs. The discs are burned and then the artwork is printed directly on the face of the disc.
There are however instances where CD replication is a better choice.
If you want to make 1000 discs or more, CD or DVD replication will be the least expensive way to go. There are virtually no compatibility issues with CD-R but, in the case of DVD-R duplication, there are still some compatibility issues between some set-top players and DVD-R.
Replicating your DVD (stamping) virtually eliminates all compatibility issues. With stamped discs, you have a much more professional look, too. There are many benefits to replication including 100% accuracy and tremendous price breaks in larger quantities. Many times it comes down to a couple of issues, how many you need and how fast you need them.
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New Angrry Girrl Rock Release
The new release "Just Another Day" (available on itunes through The Orchard) by the Los Angeles based band Hemlok Bay is described by front woman singer-songwriter-producer Donna Cristy as Angrry Girrl Rock, because "that's just what it is. Everyone always wants you to label your music and that can be difficult, especially with female rock, so I came up with this and people seem to
understand exactly what I mean."
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Singing Shapeshifters in the Shadow of Chernobyl: Kitka Ignites the Embers of a Disappearing Song Ritual
Cookie Cutter Girl Wins
Cookie Cutter Girl is soaring high on her 28th Compilation CD: "Songwriters and Story Tellers" by Indie Artists Alliance.
A 21st century Pop Superhero endorsed by Minarik guitars, "What is Indie" the movie & more, CCG is "freeing women from the mold in which society holds them captive" at CookieCutterGirl.com.
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The Satellite Nation releases New Record
Hailing from the stunning beaches of the Central Coast, just out of Sydney, Australia, The Satellite Nation consists of childhood friends; dynamic frontman Adam Byrne, Grant Matzen on bass, Glenn Fraser and Daniel Aird, both on guitar and Brendon Williams on drums.
The Satellite Nation has had a dream start to their music careers. In just over 3 years, they have released two EP's Hopelicity and Wake The Silent Day as well as their debut album Innocence Is Running Out, all to critical acclaim and commercial success. They have toured Australia extensively, building a killer live show and a solid, loyal
fan base. They have received high rotation on radio and won numerous awards, guaranteeing their place in the Australian Music Scene.
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Blogamp Audiocasting Service Launched
Audiocasting service Blogamp returns with an updated version with new features and a free membership offering. Designed for web audio and podcasting, Blogamp combines a customizable widget player with multiple linking capabilities including e-commerce, download, feed and video links. What's unique about Blogamp is that members can present their own style (or brand) and define delivery
options to listeners. To enhance their presence, Blogamp invites members using other blog, hosting (or podcast) services to import their show links and existing feeds.
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Sierralta Entertainment - Pablo Escobar: Angel or Demon
An impressive and controversial testimony of the ex-collaborator of the DEA Baruch Vega, has been incorporated to the final version of the film "Pablo Escobar: Angel or Demon "
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Recording Artist Shantel Baker re-teams up with producer Shari Verona
Former Polygram recording artist has relocated from New York to work with long time friend and writer/producer S. Verona of Veronamusic. Ms. Baker will be releasing a new album in 2008, that the two will write together. Also look for the video and also, the two on the cover of a national magazine, hot in today's trends in rap, sports n hiphop.
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