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Peter Mayer Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Peter Mayer of the Peter Mayer Group, has melded a unique and eclectic writing style, a distinctive voice, and virtuoso musicianship to create compelling and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance. Culling influences from his childhood in India that ranged from traditional Indian music to the Beatles, to his studying and teaching Jazz guitar; add his many years working in Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefers, and having the opportunity to share the stage with others that include James Taylor, Mac McAnally, Sonny Landreth, Don Henley and others, and it tells part ofthe musical story of the Peter Mayer Group. Peter's life began in Tamilnadu, the far southern region of India, where his parents served as missionaries for 17 years before returning to their Missouri roots. Musical influences from that period of his life can be heard in his playing. Peter recalls, "I can remember Indian musicians giving Christmas concerts in my parents' house. Wildly playing drums and flutes, shakers and bells, they would go on for hours and hours." He went on to study formal theory and composition, and to teach jazz guitar as a faculty member of Webster University. The Peter Mayer Group boasts between them an extensive performing and songwriting portfolio with experience in any number of styles from jazz to country rock to classical. Recording under the name PM, Peter released his debut album for Warner Brothers Records (WB no. 25751) in 1988. Working with Elliot Scheiner (Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Hornsby) - this album produced the single "Piece of Paradise" charting to number eight on Billboard. When Scheiner was hired to produce Jimmy Buffett's Off to See the Lizard album, he suggested that Jimmy use PM for the recording sessions. Buffett was as impressed with their unique versatility as musicians and performers that he quickly hired them as part of his own Coral Reefer Band, a successful relationship that continues to date. Peter's new CD, "Goodbye Hello" is available for purchase on his website. It contains a wonderful collection of Beatles covers. Visit Peter's Website at http://www.petermayer.com/ |
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The Pondhawks Beatle Brunch Club Member and long time friend, Jorie Gracen, and her band, “The PondHawks” have landed their first CD. Playing on the album with Jorie is Mario Novelli, Roger Burden, Michael Gillespie, and John Rivera, with guest musicians, Tony Melnick, Bob Graff, and a special thanks to Brian Ray, guitarist from the McCartney Band. There is an interesting, unexplained paranormal phenomenon hidden in this very well done CD. We encourage you to buy it. Listen closely and offer your feedback on the PondHawks My Space page: www.myspace.com/thepondhawks. Featured Tunes: Midnight Howl Sweet Dreams in the Rain Shattered Dreams/Broken Wings |
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 Featured Songs: Nowhere Man We Can Work it Out I Need You |
Jerry DesVoignes In gratitude--Jerry DesVoignes In 1988, Jerry suffered a brain injury in a pedestrian
accident causing him to lose many of his innate singing and musical
abilities. The injury shattered his entire sense of Self and created
gaps in his memory and cognitive thinking processes. As a part of
his healing journey, Jerry discovered techniques of Harmonic Overtone
Singing, where the voice creates three or more sounds simultaneously.
These techniques are known for their profound healing effects in
many spiritual traditions such as Tibetan Buddhism and by the Shamans
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 Featured Songs: Home Again A Kiss Goodbye Open My Eyes |
Gettin’ Down With
Kevin Kimes & Beaune Road Kevin Kimes & Beaune Road (pronounced 'bone' road) have been together for four years. The band members are Kevin Kimes on acoustic guitar and lead vocals; Bill White on acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, and vocals; Dan Mahynski on bass guitars, percussion, and vocals, plus new guy, Dan Haynor who plays acoustic and slide guitars, and banjo. The three founding members, Kevin, Bill and Dan, worked together as Special Education teachers before discovering their shared passion for music and then started their journey down Beaune Road. They play their own unique blend, of folk, country and bluegrass music, originating from a special friendship and creativity. Kevin Kimes & Beaune Road released their first CD, "Home Again" late last year. The CD consists of 12 original songs written by Kevin Kimes. The band looks forward to releasing their second CD in the near future with the additional talent of their new member. |
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 Featured Songs: The Miracle On A Summer Breeze Bad State of Heartbreak Pedal to Metal Young Men Do Amber Eve More Than a Dream |
Jim Blue Jim's most recent CD release is titled "More
Than A Dream." It includes twelve of his favorite original
compositions and features his vocal and guitar virtuosity. "More
Than A Dream" is an eclectic assortment of genres and styles
including songs with a snappy flamenco feel, touching love songs,
tender ballads, kickin' instrumentals, and high energy rock. Jim is also the host guitarist for the BeatleBrunchClub.com video Beatles guitar lesson series. To buy Jim's new CD, "More Than A Dream"
click here For more about Jim Blue, visit his website at
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Bill Pagel I wrote my first song in 1965. I was 16. I played an acoustic 6 string Harmony and started to put more songs onto reel to reel tapes. As years passed, the reel to reel machines got better and my experiments sometimes went overboard. A 12 string Harmony was a great addition and eventually I got a 6 string electric and a bass. Finally got the Rickenbacker 360-12 I always wanted and used it on my version of The Byrds' "Bells Of Rhymney". Then I sold it. more... Featured Tunes:
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JOHN HEADLEY At present I run a mobile Disco/Karaoke and host quiz and theme nights ... still writing some of my own tunes as well. I'm appearing at the Open Hearth Pub lounge in Corby every 2nd Monday at 8PM. There is some amazing talent in Corby and Northants. Whenever you're visiting The United Kingdom, buy a ticket to ride The Tube to Corby and say hello to your mate John. Everyone is welcome. Check out this website; http://www.myspace.com/johnheadley During the 80's John backed recording stars Ricky Vallence, Terry Deene, Jess Conrad, and Wee Willie Harris, just to name a few. John was also on tour with the one and only Carl Perkins, Wanda Jackson and Sleepy La Beef. During the 90's John worked with 3 members of 60's sensation, The Tornados, and then formed his own band, ''The John Headley Experience,'' writing and recording songs about famous artists, Lilly Savage, Joan Collins, Trevor McDonald, etc. He currently appears on TV & Radio and is often written about in national papers. |
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Soak Up 60's
Sounds With The SpongeTones The Spongetones began their musical sojourn late in the year 1979 basically playing for fun in their home town of Charlotte, North Carolina. The group of fine talented individuals preformed cover tunes by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Dave Clark Five, Cream and Jimi Hendrix. They began writing songs of their own with a sound design combining of all their favorites they "soaked up" from the classic music of the 60's and 70's. more... |
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Tentet Au Carre Christophe Violland is the arranger and musical director of a sensational 13 piece group called, Tentet Au Carre. Out of his love for The Beatles he developed an orchestra of 27 very talented musicians that he calls The French BlackBirds.... more |
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The About A Must Hear CD For Beatles Fans! The music, vocals, songwriting and arrangements are haunting to say the least, and reminiscent of the Beatles. Vic Morton and Tom Gordon both grew up in the sixties, and were deeply impressed by the four lads from Liverpool. Tom, from California, was a natural on rhythm, lead and bass guitar. Tom toured and recorded through the years and is a musician's musician....more |
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Rob Logan We met Rob at the Fest for Beatles Fans in August. |
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While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Jake Shimabukuro Known for lightning fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake Shimabukuro is a master of the ukulele. The 28 year old shatters musical boundaries. Not only does he play styles previously "taboo" on the four-string, two-octave instrument, but he is creating music never before thought possible. While Jake has great respect and love for traditional Hawaiian ukulele music, his mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more.You're going to want to at least stick around for the solo. Visit Jake's Website Recorded by: Midnight Ukulele Disco Listen (Quicktime)... |
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 Featured Tunes: From Me To You If I Fell In My Life |
From Me to You- James Shepard James Shepard has been a singer/songwriter for thirty-five years.
Heavily influenced by the music of the Beatles and other sixties
bands, James developed through the years his own style of songwriting
with pretty melodies, harmonies, and rich textures in his recordings.
This project was recorded at Eagle Canyon Music in Southern California,
with more than a little help from his talented friends (including
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With LES You Get MORE Les Fradkin's
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Jay K. Brindo “... and now ladies and gentlemen ... here they are ... The
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Steven King USA National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion of 1994, performs worldwide in concert and at Taylor Guitar clinics. King has played guitar for 37 of his 50 years (as of 2002), and playing alone, sounds like a trio, with his self-developed solo acoustic fingerstyle guitar technique featuring his own "bass expansion" method of playing simultaneous walking bass lines, melodies, rhythms, and chords. His 3000+ repertoire includes originals, standards, contemporary, jazz, classical, Broadway and television show tunes, and his favorite genre, tunes by the Beatles.“The Kingster” was born in New York on November 16, 1952, grew up in Los Angeles, and has made the Seattle area his home for the last decade. He studied jazz, arranging and guitar in college in the 70’s, and developed his unique guitar style in the 80’s and 90’s which won him the coveted National Championship at Winfield, Kansas. King has performed solo guitar concerts at venues such as the Chet Atkins Guitar Festival in Nashville, the Woodstock Opera House, the Issoudun Guitar Festival in France, the Frankfurt Musikmesse in Germany, and many more throughout the USA, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. King CDs and instructional videos are available at the Kingster’s web site: www.kingofguitar.net Steven King |
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Mel Mackaron "The Last Living Argonaut" is the title
of his CD release containing 15 songs. Over You, Tomorrow, Love's
Canticle, and Hurricane are originals. Cover songs used by permission
include Words of Love by Buddy Holly and Wonderful Tonight by Eric
Clapton, and a number of Beatles tunes. Listen to an excerpt, You've
Got To Hide Your Love Away. If you want to purchase Mel's CD
and/or be kept up to date on future releases, please write: Mel Mackaron Tell Mel you heard his audition on brunchradio.com. |
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