MuzikMan's Reviews & PR

MuzikMan's Reviews & PR http://muzikman97.multiply.com/ Thanks for visiting my Multiply site! This is where I'm keeping all my stuff from now on, so come back whenever you want to see what's new. Feel free to post a reply if you see something you like or just want to get in touch. Mon, 12 May 2008 05:17:09 -0000 Sun, 4 May 2008 22:03:00 -0000 MuzikMan's Reviews & PR http://images.muzikman97.multiply.com/logo http://muzikman97.multiply.com 100 100 JoJo Styles Renews His Love for Latin Instrumental Jazz on Two Releases <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/images/jojopr.jpg" align="left" /> Oakland, CA-May 1, 2008- JoJo Styles got inspiration from living in the Bay Area during rock music’s most pivotal and productive times, the 60s. JoJo had the opportunity to see Hendrix, Santana, Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea and other luminaries of the day at the festivals and concerts going on regularly at venues and parks. It was the most colorful and influential decade of music and anyone that was lucky enough to experience it all can attest to that fact...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/news_jojostyles.php">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/408/JoJo_Styles_Renews_His_Love_for_Latin_Instrumental_Jazz_on_Two_Releases Sun, 4 May 2008 22:03:00 -0000 Brian Rolland-The Tide’s In Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/190.jpg"align="left"> Artist: Brian Rolland Title: The Tide’s In Genre: Jazz-Pop Label: On The Full Moon Productions <a href="http://www.brianrolland.com">Website</a> <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/rolland3/from/muzikman">CD Baby Link</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=190">Source Link</a> Brian Rolland is a seasoned jazz player with several studio albums and many years of practical training behind him. On the 2007 release The Tide’s In, he has a host of great support behind him to make the recording exceptional....<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=190">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/407 Fri, 2 May 2008 00:20:00 -0000 Will-Be Here For You <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/189.jpg" align="left" /> Artist: Will Title: Be Here For You Genre: R and B-Pop Label: DNA/Import Records <a href="http://www.willmilleronline.com/">Website</a> <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/will2/from/muzikman">CD Baby Link</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=189">Source Link</a> Will is Will Miller, a song crafter, vocalist, an artist firmly entrenched in the genre of R & B and Pop music. On Be Here For You, his second solo album, he shows why he is a rapidly rising star in the world of indies...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=189">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/406/Will-Be_Here_For_You Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:03:00 -0000 Thoroughfare-As Yet Unborn Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/188.jpg"align="left"> Artist: Thoroughfare Title: As Yet Unborn Genre: Rock Label: Rockpie Records <a href="http://www.thoroughfareband.com">Website</a> <a href="http://mybandsmusic.com/members/544">My Bands Music Profile-Listen</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=188">Source Link</a> Thoroughfare brings the kind of excitement to your speakers that you crave to hear from an indie artist, especially if you happen to be a rocker at heart. For this listener it gets tiresome hearing the major label assembly line crap. Thankfully, indie music saved my soul many years ago and young and vibrant bands like Thoroughfare carry on the tradition of strong blood pumping indie rock that we have become accustomed to hearing...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=188">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/405/Thoroughfare-As_Yet_Unborn_Review Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:01:00 -0000 Miles High Productions Press Release: Sean Costello 1979 - 2008 <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/images/seancostellopr.jpg" align="left" />Los Angeles, April 16, 2008-Delta Groove recording artist Sean Costello passed away in Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, April 15th, one day before his 29th birthday. Sean was not only a member of the Delta Groove musical family, he was also a friend, and words cannot express the sorrow we feel at having to say goodbye so soon. Losing someone as young, vibrant, and talented as Sean, who had accomplished so much in just a few short years and still had so much potential,...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/news_seancostello.php">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/404/Miles_High_Productions_Press_Release_Sean_Costello_1979_-_2008 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:13:00 -0000 Rosey-Luckiest Girl Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/187.jpg"align="left"> Artist: Rosey Title: Luckiest Girl Genre: Jazz-Pop Label: Quango <a href="http://www.roseymusic.com">Website</a> <a href="http://www.quango.com/ecards/rosey">E Card</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlzGGLZ5Ss0">EPK</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=187">Source Link</a> As the back of the CD of Rosey’s Luckiest Girl says, “There is something undeniably seductive about jazz music.” Rosey personifies that statement on her 12 tracks of spicy hot jazz and pop...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=187">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/403/Rosey-Luckiest_Girl_Review Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:24:00 -0000 JoJo Styles-Bossa Nuevo Vol. 1 & 2 Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/186.jpg"align="left"> Artist: JoJo Styles Title: Bossa Nuevo Vol. 1 & 2-Light of Love/The Offering (Cool Groove-Hot Guitar) Genre: Instrumental-Latin-Jazz Label: Casa Grande Records <a href="http://www.bossanuevo.com">Website</a> <a href=" http://mybandsmusic.com/members/340/">MyBandsMusic Profile</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=186">Source Link</a> JoJo Styles had the benefit of developing his music while watching some of the legendary figures perform in San Francisco. He saw Hendrix and Santana and was all over the Bay Area attending the free concerts of the day. Those days are history but for the people that lived and soaked up the vibes of those times the memories are forever imprinted on their souls...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=186">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/402/JoJo_Styles-Bossa_Nuevo_Vol._1_amp_2_Review Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:05:00 -0000 Elliot Scott-Danger Is Here Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/185.jpg"align="left"> Artist: Elliot Scott Title: Danger Is Here Genre: Electronica-Alternative Pop Label: Independent <a href="http://www.elliotscott.com">Website</a> <a href="http://mybandsmusic.com/members/321">MyBandsMusic Profile</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=185">Source Link</a> Elliot Scott is a composer/singer/musician that creates soundscapes that get inside your head and never find their way out. There are several reasons why the music on Danger Is Here has that effect on you. Scott produces a catchy blend of electronica-pop that is reminiscent of a different time in music. Think Bowie during the Eno era...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=185">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/401/Elliot_Scott-Danger_Is_Here_Review Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:19:00 -0000 The DoGoodEveryday.com Launch Party <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/images/dogoodpr.jpg" align="left" />Atlanta, GA-April 2, 2008-Have you every wished you could acknowledge the people in your life who make a difference? You wouldn’t know it by listening to the news, but there are millions of people donating their talents, money and most importantly their time to make the world a better place. Do Good Everyday.com is a website created to encourage and acknowledge selfless acts of kindness...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/news_dogoodeveryday.php">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/400/The_DoGoodEveryday.com_Launch_Party Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:02:00 -0000 Tim Miller-Adelaide Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/183.jpg"align="left"> Artist: Tim Miller Title: Adelaide Genre: Acoustic-Rock-Folk Label: Independent <a href="http://www.timmiller.com">Website</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=183">Source Link</a> Recorded onto tape, Tim Miller’s Adelaide is an example of emotionally- charged, mature songwriting. Produced by Chris Bell (Erykah Badu, Polyphonic Spree, Eagles) and mastered by Adam Ayan (Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Phish, Ani DiFranco), Adelaide features Tim Miller’s honest and soothing voice performing melodic folk rock songs in a style similar to singer/songwriters, James Blunt and Ari Hest.....<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=183">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/399/Tim_Miller-Adelaide_Review Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:37:00 -0000 Noteborn Music Company Announces Contests For Professional Recording Session Opportunity <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/images/notebornmusicpr3.jpg" align="left">Ann Arbor, MI-March 31, 2008--With over 20 years in the music industry, Noteborn Music Company is an international publishing company that hand picks quality artists and music for use in movies, TV shows, advertising campaigns, and for music producers. This groundbreaking company values independent and signed artists of...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/news_notebornmusic.php">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/397/Noteborn_Music_Company_Announces_Contests_For_Professional_Recording_Session_Opportunity Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:35:00 -0000 Jan Seiden-Memory Of Time Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/182.jpg"align="left"> Artist: Jan Seiden Title: Memory of Time Genre: World-Native American Label: FluteJourney Records <a href="http://www.flutejourney.com">Website</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=182">Source Link</a> Jan Seiden has her own niche in the world of music. She is a renowned Native America flute player that has performed at important powwows across the U.S. and shared stages with Grammy award winners Joanne Shenandoah, Mary Youngblood, Tito LaRosa, and NAMA-winner Jeff Ball. ...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=182">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/398/Jan_Seiden-Memory_Of_Time_Review Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:33:00 -0000 Hill Briggs Releases Indie Jazz Single Don’t Stop Me Now From Forthcoming Album <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/images/hillbriggspr.jpg" align="left" />London, England-March 21, 2008- Hill Briggs has just released the single “Don't Stop Me Now“ from his highly anticipated forthcoming Album Hill Briggs and Friends...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/news_hillbriggs.php">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/396 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:07:00 -0000 Jason Ricci and New Blood-Rocket Number 9 Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/181.jpg"align="left"> Artist: Jason Ricci and New Blood Title: Rocket Number 9 Genre: Blues-Rock Label: Eclecto Groove <a href="http://www.jasonricci.com">Website</a> <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/jriccinewblood/from/muzikman">CD Baby Link</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=181">Source Link</a> Jason Ricci & New Blood tear the roof off the house on their new killer CD Rocket Number 9. Jason sings, plays harmonica and note flute while the New Blood behind him are...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=181">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/395/Jason_Ricci_and_New_Blood-Rocket_Number_9_Review Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:48:00 -0000 Five A.M.-Raise the Sun Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/180.jpg"align="left"> Artist: Five A.M. Title: Raise the Sun Genre: Rock-Pop Label: Big Bus Music <a href="http://www.fiveam.com">Website</a> <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/fiveam5/from/muzikman">CD Baby Link</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=180">Source Link</a> The last album I covered for Five A.M. was the 2002 release Degrees of Falling. I was impressed with this band six years ago; in fact, I gave that release 5 stars. So the question is now would Raise the Sun be just as impressive? I can honestly answer that with a reverberating yes!...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=180">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/394/Five_A.M.-Raise_the_Sun_Review Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000 Paolo “Apollo” Negri-A Bigger Tomorrow Review <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/177.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/177.jpg" border="0" /></a>Artist: Paolo “Apollo” Negri Title: A Bigger Tomorrow Genre: Funk-Jazz-Lounge-Soul-Groove-FusionLabel: Hammondbeat <a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.hammondbeat.com/hammondbeat">Website</a> <a class="snap_shots" href="http://cdbaby.com/paoloapollonegri/from/muzikman">CD Baby Link</a><a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=177">Source Link</a> Paolo “Apollo” Negri, the world-renowned Italian Hammond organist, brings his one of a kind musical style to the table with A Bigger Tomorrow. A Bigger Tomorrow is a masterful blend of funk, rhythm &amp; blues, jazz, soul, groove and fusion tunes...<a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=177">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/393 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:50:00 -0000 Glamour Kings-For Full Stimulation Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/176.jpg"align="left"> Artist: Glamour Kings Title: For Full Stimulation Genre: Rock-Electronica Label: Unhinge/Urge Records <a href="http://www.myspace.com/glamourkings">Myspace</a> <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/glamourkings/from/muzikman">CD Baby Link</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=176">Source Link</a> Technology and indie music is a wonderful thing these days. Bands like Glamour Kings are taking full advantage of the current musical trends and the wide variety of listener’s worldwide ready to download their tracks to their iPods and MP3 players...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=176">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/392/Glamour_Kings-For_Full_Stimulation_Review Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:03:00 -0000 Seventhings-Unraveled Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/175.jpg"align="left"> Artist: Seventhings Title: Unraveled Genre: Pop-Rock-Modern Rock Label: Independent <a href="http://www.theseventhings.com/news">Website</a> <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/seventhings/from/muzikman">Cd Baby Link</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=175">Source Link</a> Seventhings is the pop-rock product of the Californian singer/songwriter/producer power-duo Margaret McClure and Andy Machin. McClure started out in the music industry with a successful solo career, first as a violinist in the Orange County District Orchestra and then as a solo performer in the California rock scene....<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=175">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/391/Seventhings-Unraveled_Review Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:58:00 -0000 The Darbuki Kings-Lawrence Of Suburbia Review <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/albums/174.jpg"align="left"> Artist: The Darbuki Kings Title: Lawrence Of Suburbia Genre: Instrumental-World Label: Darbuki King Records <a href="http://www.robinanders.com">Website</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/darbuki">Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=174">Source Link</a> The Darbuki Kings are having a lot of fun with their new release Lawrence of Suburbia. The two European looking gentlemen on the cover of the CD are actually Antonio H. Albarran (Laouto, Bouzouki & Sitar Guitar) and Robin Adnan Anders (Tabla, Tabla Beladi, Tars, Rigg, Dabola, Muzhar, Zills, Guitarron, Strings,Kanun)...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=174">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/390/The_Darbuki_Kings-Lawrence_Of_Suburbia_Review Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:11:00 -0000 Ed Hale Transcends Iranian Conflict-Rock Star And Good Will Ambassador Will Visit Iran <img src="http://www.muzikreviews.com/images/edhalepr.jpg" align="left">New York, New York-February 25, 2008- 14 delegates chosen from across the United States will be going on a Peace Delegation to the country of Iran with The Fellowship of Reconciliation (www.forusa.org) – an organization headquartered in over 40 countries worldwide...<a href="http://www.muzikreviews.com/news_edhale.php">READ MORE...</a> http://muzikman97.multiply.com/journal/item/389/Ed_Hale_Transcends_Iranian_Conflict-Rock_Star_And_Good_Will_Ambassador_Will_Visit_Iran Sun, 9 Mar 2008 00:33:00 -0000 The Long Road Home-In Concert Format: DVD Genre: Rock Label: Concord Music Group-<a href=http://www.concordrecords.com>http://www.concordrecords.com</a> Website: <a href=http://www.johnfogerty.com>http://www.johnfogerty.com</a> I like what John Fogerty says to the audience at the beginning of this concert. He states his music is simple straight-ahead rock ‘n’ roll. I always said the same thing about Fogerty and that is the strongest reason why I continue to enjoy his music-solo and CCR tracks. The Long Road Home-In Concert is the follow up to his greatest hits compilation, the CD that finally put together the best of CCR and his solo work. Fogerty is a first class entertainer however; this DVD does not do him complete justice. The camera work is horrendous at times, some of the shots come from the audience’s vantage point, shaking up and down, as if the person running the camera was just as excited as everyone else there. Other than the rollercoaster ride camera work at times, this is a great DVD. Fogerty has a magical connection to his audience-it is so obvious. The man has a l... http://muzikman97.multiply.com/reviews/item/52 Sun, 3 Sep 2006 23:54:51 -0000 Nothing Left Behind Genre: Metal-Rock Label: Mohawk Recording Group Website: <a href=http://www.uplifttheworld.com>http://www.uplifttheworld.com</a> I always say there is nothing like some bone crunching metal cranked up all the way to give you the energy you need. There are days that I need that extra kick in the pants desperately and when I do, I like to reach for a CD like the new Uplift album Nothing Left Behind. In eight rousing tracks Uplift makes a statement, they leave their mark, kind of like the territorial pissings of wild animals. I know that does not sound all that appealing but this is in your mug crash and burn guitars, courtesy of Garrett Bird with the juggernaut rhythm section of Michael Marino and Alex Fuller followed by the finishing touch of singer Jason Arigoni, who does a great job keeping up with all of that activity. And the dude does not growl or scream, he actually sings, how about that? I think most people that enjoy some good loud and hard rock and/or metal will get off on this CD. I listened to it for one ... http://muzikman97.multiply.com/reviews/item/51 Fri, 1 Sep 2006 00:22:02 -0000 V Genre: Blues-Rock Label: Escapi Music-<a href=http://www.escapimusic.com>http://www.escapimusic.com</a> Website: <a href=http://www.cactusrocks.net>http://www.cactusrocks.net</a> Tim Bogert and Carmine Appice are one of the greatest rhythm sections in rock music history there is no denying that. They helped to put Vanilla Fudge and countless other bands on the map over the last 40 years. Cactus was one of those bands that came and went rather quickly with little notoriety, and unjustly I might add. I remember how I discovered them, I was in a used bookstore that carried old scratched up LPs and I grabbed the Cactus album Restrictions, and that was my introduction. As I recall their rough blues-rock and the wailing of lead vocalist Rusty Day did nothing for me. Like many bands, I found an appreciation for them years later. Now I am finding all the Cactus music I can get my hands on, I love it. Its funny how perceptions and priorities change as life goes by. All original members, Bogert, Appice, and guitarist Jim McCarty, are back with lead vocalist Jimmy ... http://muzikman97.multiply.com/reviews/item/50 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 01:52:16 -0000 Jam Camp Live!- DogStock Special Edition Genre: Rock-Jazz-Fusion Label: Independent Website: <a href=http://www.jamcamp.com>http://www.jamcamp.com</a> The Dogstock Music Festival in Melvern, KS, which supports The Akita Adoption & Rescue Foundation, has an upcoming Labor Day event that features bands such as Jam Camp. If you have not had the pleasure of an introduction to this fine band yet, they are a jazz-rock-fusion machine that you must hear. Jam Camp Live! is a limited edition release consisting of tracks from performances in April, June and July of this year, mixed down to remove the crowd noise for optimum listening pleasure, giving the tracks a clean and crisp sound from top to bottom. Keep one thought in mind, crowd noise is something you get in addition to the music so it does not really matter if you are a true lover of music. You will soon forget about the fact that they are actually playing on stage and find yourself immersed in the music in no time. With two studio albums already behind them, Jam Camp and Black Hills Jam-Preserves Volume... http://muzikman97.multiply.com/reviews/item/49 Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:57:47 -0000 Samoa Soul Genre: Instrumental Jazz Label: Zangi Records-<a href=http://www.zangirecords.com/>http://www.zangirecords.com/</a> Website: <a href=http://www.patrickyandall.com/>http://www.patrickyandall.com/</a> CD Baby Link: <a href=http://cdbaby.com/cd/yandall4/from/muzikman>http://cdbaby.com/cd/yandall4/from/muzikman</a> Patrick Yandall continues to improve with each successive release. Samoa Soul is his seventh album. Yandall is talented in many ways musically however his instinct for applying the rudiments of jazz outweighs everything else. That is the one most important aspect of his makeup as a performing artist that lands him right at the top of the heap for jazz indie artists. There is something very relevant about being in the right ‘mood’ to listen to certain music. I woke up with a splitting headache and decided to listen to some high-energy noisy guitar oriented rock after I took some aspirin; I figured in an hour that the dose of medication would make it go away, it did help, but it came roaring back with a vengeance once I started to listen to the music. What I really needed was to give Samoa Soul another spin... http://muzikman97.multiply.com/reviews/item/48 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 01:03:19 -0000 Neil Carswell Genre: Southern Rock-Blues Label: East Winds Records Website: <a href=http://www.neilcarswell.com>http://www.neilcarswell.com</a> Neil Carswell has shed his skin from the days of his band Copperhead like a Cobra ready to mesmerize old and new fans alike. Good Man’s Journey is a great southern blues-rock album in the tradition of the Allman Brothers and bands that make similar music. Carswell has that roughly hewn southern whiskey vocal style that makes all the words come across with maximum impact. I mean you can really ‘feel’ it when he sings. He has a little help from his friends too. Johnny Neel (keyboards, Allman Bros.), Barry Goudreau (guitar, Boston), Stu Kimball (guitar, Bob Dylan), and Chris Anderson (guitar, The Outlaws), lend their experience and tasteful playing to the mix. If you look at the all people involved, they have the necessary background, styles, and resumes to help Neil perfect this recording. Carswell and Anderson also combined their efforts to produce the CD. “The Cain Preacher” kick starts... http://muzikman97.multiply.com/reviews/item/47 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:27:39 -0000