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Sweet Relief (Gigi Love)

April 2, 2013 in Music Reviews by Michele Wilson-Morris

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Sweet Relief Gigi LoveGigi Love has a voice that is a mix of great american rock, jazz, and R&B, and she puts it into high gear on “Sweet Relief”. She has a bright “easy on the ears” kind of sound, with a band of very good players that fit her to a tee with soulful organ, piano, steel string guitar, 2 saxophones, and electric bass. The title track “Sweet Relief” has a rock hymn sound like ”Let it Be”, where the piano and sax solos are relaxed and laid back. The lyrics allow for the interpretation of the song to be about either a spiritual or love experience.

“Coyote Bones” is an interesting song about self introspection. There is a very nice tenor sax solo, and the lyrics provide interesting visions of the desert, and a respect of the people of that land. “Mercy” was an instant favorite of mine because the opening guitar chords in the introduction were reminiscent of the great Neil Young (“On A Horse With No Name”). The tempo is laid back, and the guitar answers Gigi, along with harmony from the saxes. Then, there’s a nice, but surprising tempo change with the guitar solo. Great song. What sounds like a mandolin is a nice change on the track “Planets Align”.
“Quench Your Thirst” is another song that makes “Sweet Relief” so distinctive, as she belts out a song about loneliness with a 3 quarter waltz meter.

“Sweet Relief” is a fine CD, Gigi Love is a gifted artist, and the band on this well produced recording is a winner.

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The Guitar Man (Johnny Bodley)

April 2, 2013 in Music Reviews by Michele Wilson-Morris

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The Guitar Man Johnny BodleyI like hearing a performer who sings and narrates the way that Johnny Bodley does, with a rich baritone voice. This CD is Urban Gospel with rock solid music to match. The styles range from classic soul (“I Owe You”) to hip hop (“Praise Him”), so there’s something for everyone.
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The first cut is “Mr. Guitar Man”. Over a mid tempo ballad, Johnny conveys the story of a man who is out there on the street playing his guitar, and the troubled people who approach him in need of help. In need of prayer. Johnny talks, and then sings as the man witnessing the need for prayer. He’s joined by a full complement of female background singers and musicians who perform their duties well.

I was very impressed with “End Times”. It’s filled with huge harmonized vocals, and the lyrics acknowledge the difficulties of where the world is headed today. Johnny sounds like a one man version of the Temptations. This song has a definite dance vibe, thanks to superb musical production. I know this song would get a great response on the radio.

“The Guitar Man’ features 12 selections. This was my first time hearing Johnny Bodley’s music, but I can proudly admit that I’m a new fan. His music is a blessing and true to the purpose of spreading the good news of the Gospel. Great CD!

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Joe Gajan – Guitar hero

July 15, 2012 in News by TMC

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Joe Gajan first picked up a guitar at the tender age of nine. He was gigging within two years and hasn’t looked back since.

Now, with an accomplished band in tow, he has released an album of rare brilliance. ‘Supermatic’ is an incendiary, high-voltage mix of killer guitar chops, driving rhythms and soulful, blues-influenced melodies.

The journey that’s taken Joe all the way to the release of what could well turn out to be the guitar record of the year is not a short one.

His rockabilly loving dad told a young Joe that he’d buy him a Les Paul if he stuck with the music for a year. More than three decades later, he’s truly earned that axe, having gigged and recorded all over his home state of Wisconsin and far beyond.

He has played with luminaries such as Dr John and The Outlaws and has released a steady stream of records over the years to boot. Friends have described Joe as something of a local legend, but he shuns such accolades, preferring to just do what does he best – make great guitar music. Read the rest of this entry →

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Sexstone

March 25, 2011 in Rock by TMC

Genre: Rock
Website: http://www.myspace.com/sexstonerocks

Sexstone Sexstone is a band hailing from Dawson Springs, a very small town in Western Kentucky. Their music is intense and versatile, taking influence from a variety of styles and generations. From the 60′s to the 90′s, they are influenced by them all.

Best described as heavy rock with a vintage, almost psychedelic edge, each song sets a certain mood and sometimes run through a flurry of moods. The band’s philosophy is “if you can’t feel the music, then it’s not worth listening to”. From laid back to heavy, they let the music speak for itself. Sexstone’s first CD, “The Painful Side of True” was released in the summer of 2009. Currently available in MP3 format from digstation.com and local Kentucky retailers, it is expected to be available through www.CDBaby.com and iTunes Fall, 2009.

Song Title: Thank You

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Stephan Earl

December 19, 2009 in Featured Artist, Jazz by TMC

Genre: Jazz
Website: http://www.stephanearlmusic.com

Stephan Earl Embodying elements of Jazz, Rock, Down-tempo and New Age, composer / producer Stephan Earl’s music flows across stylistic boundaries yet is focused on the principals of melody, harmony and rhythm. Enchanting and thought-provoking, Stephan composes music that is harmonically interesting and complex, yet accessible to the average listener. His music is the perfect fit for a “Nu-Jazz” world, something Stephan eagerly embraces. “There are so many styles of music that I enjoy,” said Stephan. “Yet I wanted to create a body of work focused around Jazz with ambient textures that capture your imagination and melodies that touch your soul.”

Stephan Earl’s debut album Origins released November 2009 aims to accomplish just that. Described as Nu-Jazz or Contemporary Jazz, this album is the culmination of Stephan’s years of passion and love for music. Its inspirations range from classical music of the 1920′s to World music to Rock and Contemporary Jazz. “I wanted the music of Origins to have the raw emotion of music I composed in my youth, yet represent my current thoughts and influences.”

Stephan Earl 2 Stephan Earl was born November 28, 1970, in Queens, NY. Although he wasn’t born into a family of musicians, Stephan grew up as a child listening to music his parents loved by such artists as Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Nat King Cole and other classic soul and R&B music of the 60′s and 70′s. At age eleven he learned to play the clarinet and within the year added flute and tenor saxophone to his woodwind arsenal. At age 12 Stephan’s Aunt purchased for him a two-octave Casio keyboard which he used to compose his first melodies. “Once I got the Casio and could play chords, I immediately became enticed with harmony and writing melodies. I took the chords and theory I was learning at sax lessons and applied it to my compositions.”

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