June 18th, 2007 by admin
Freekbass is a 7 piece all out funk ensemble led by Chris Sherman who is the “Freekbass.” Named as such by his mentor & record producer Bootsy Collins. This is the band that carries on the funk tradition of the most upbeat dance music of James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic and of course Bootsy, and they do it with an original and highly recognizable style. There's a showy hard rocking edge to this Cincinnati outfit
June 18th, 2007 by admin
has become one of the grand flag bearers of the improvisational music movement on an international level. “Improv,” which was, and still is to a large degree, music which comes about as a spontaneous event. Rooted in modern jazz and experimentation, the music being presented by these sonic pioneers seems to have become more sophisticated and compositional in nature. This could be due to the fact that these guys have been at it for nearly 20 years. The Shaking Rays have become more than just a musical group. Their educational and artistic community projects are highly documented….
June 18th, 2007 by admin
In addition to the musical performance by both artists this show will also feature a demo, Question and Answer session on highly impressive Podcasting techniques In which Samantha Murphy demonstrates the use of podcasts for listeners and then on setting up your own podcast for music, talk shows reports or anything You can imagine. This session should appeal to technically aware musicians and music lovers who are looking for the best new ways to get their music out to the public, now and well into the future.
SMtv is a Podcast dedicated to true, independent artists. Hosted by Samantha Murphy, a singer songwriter herself, SMtv sits down with a different artist each week to discuss their life and art. Each episode comes to you from a different location as Samantha travels from place to place. Past episodes have featured Mark Hart of Crowded House and Inara George.
Interestig Facts About Samantha’s achievements with podcasting,
Samantha was the first female and the first artist to be invited to join the Association of Music Podcasting, AMP
SMtv has over 12,000 subscribers since May.
Run a Google search for Singer Songwriter, Samantha Murphy is the first name that comes up.
Samantha is gracious enough to come and play for us here in Chattanooga on Saturday Sept. 24 in a solo performance along with Justin Karpinos at Barking Legs, and again on Oct. 15, along with Jennifer Brantley and The Little Country Giants at The Barking legs theatre.
June 18th, 2007 by admin
J.Roddy and The Business have a new 5 song E.P. called “LMNEP.” Released February 2005 and now available at their performances.. After giving it 3 or 4 listens I'm beginning to like it better than the earlier CD “Here Come Trouble.”
June 18th, 2007 by admin
A band called “Up With The Joneses” Has been around for a number of years making their brand of party music synonomous with high energy fun times in “The Scenic City of the South.” I would call their style of music “Speed Funk”……..or something of that nature. Since ArtFRONT has been getting quite a few hits from people searching for “Up With The Joneses” of late, I thought I’d resurrect this article from last year and add some important updated information about Chattanooga's premier party band.
June 18th, 2007 by admin
New information on creative, up & coming recording & performing artists who we have experienced and are impressed with enough to listen to, write about, and promote. We're concentrating our energies on artists who are currently displaying the kind of talent, raw or polished, which has the ability to affect the audience and give the listener that musical thrill that we all crave. As in most of the creative material that we promote through ArtFRONT we would like to be able to bring these performers to your venue for a show. We are looking the world over for new mostly unsigned talent that DESERVES to be heard by You. We showcase these emerging performers alongside some of the most exciting & impressive veteran performers who are recording and performing today.
June 18th, 2007 by admin
Chattanooga's most musically literate audiences come to Barking Legs for the best sound quality in the region. ArtFRONT sponsored concerts for September and October include, The Everybodyfields on Sept. 3rd. Jen Woodhouse, Heather Linke and Exit Letter on Sept. 10. Samantha Murphy and Justin Karpinos Sept. 24. Sista Otis, T.B.A. On Oct. 15 a vocal harmony extravaganza with Little Country Giants, Samantha Murphy and Jennifer Brantley, who is currently in the studio with Allison Krause producer, Bil Vorndik.
June 18th, 2007 by admin
2004 DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS: OUTSTANDING ROCK/POP RECORDING OUTSTANDING URBAN/FUNK
HIP-HOP RECORDING . She has a magnetic spiritual enthusiasm and a voice that positively radiates. Sista Otis and the Wholly Rollers are part of Detroit's Urban Folk movement. A style which draws on the city's eclectic Motown, hip hop R& B & funk -rock heritage. And they can rock! And she can sing, and the drummers can drum and their new CD is called “Worldwide Release.” If You are a club owner lucky enough to have these folks play, for God's sake get your sound system in good enough shape to handle a real rock n roll band, cause these folks deserve to be heard clearly.
June 18th, 2007 by admin
You can link up from wherever You are & listen to WUTC 88.1 FM Chattannooga, Tennessee. There's lots of N.P.R. programming here. WDVX, one of the last fortresses of Real Country music. Not the artificial diesel smoke flavored generic commercialism that's being pumped out of Nashville. & the “Live 365″ online broadcast by “RadioMike” out of New York City. It is well worth jumping through the hoops to sign up and listen to his unbroken playlist, which includes a lot of new artists I've never heard of with old traditionals mixed in. Once I figure out a fair way to judge which radio Stations deserve the accolades inherent in being included in ArtFRONT's Music Section I will set up a page which lists all of the best, most innovative, influential, groundbreaking, whatever….stations that people send me evidence of as being worthy.
June 18th, 2007 by admin
In the tradition of some of the most successful family musical units of the last century, the Bridges initial knockout punch consists of their incredible vocal harmonies which blend together in a manner only genetic predetermination can produce.
The Bridges have been tapped for production by Matthew Sweet, who is wrapping up mastering their newest E.P. in his Los Angeles studio where they recorded during the last week of Sept. 06.
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