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Ryan Montana and the Ten O'Clock Scholars$11.97
Ryan Montana's "Electric Picture Show" delivers his own brand of roots-rock and soulful wisdom to weave a tell-all tale of a band of California gypsies who have traveled the world with music industry legends. A singer-songwriter with a natural talent and magnetic stage presence, Montana’s work with the Ten O'Clock Scholars is captivating.
"Electric Picture Show" is an East meets West story of rhythm, soul, blues and rock-and-roll that harkens back to a time when music was art, talent was genuine and the experience was real. A project that is steeped in old-school analog traditions, this will soon be on everyone's must-hear list.
Both nostalgic and fresh, unique and intriguing, the "Electric Picture Show" is sure to be a modern classic. There's a new sound in this town: Welcome to the Electric Picture Show, hosted by Ryan Montana and the Ten O'Clock Scholars!
01 Irresistible
02 Pardon the Interruption
03 Ullswater Creek
04 Cinnamon Girl
05 The Ebb and Flow
06 Love Letters
07 She
08 Thirteen
09 Champagne Lane
10 Dirk Diggler
11 Jasper's Lament
mrDSP - Armchair Intelligentsia/Dancefloor Superheroes$11.97
Act I: The stage is set. The players are assembled. For three days they perform together. Ad lib. No script. Intriguing and astonishing moments are captured as they weave through a variety of scenes and styles. Hours and hours of footage are captured and cataloged.
Act II: The enormous amount of footage is given to the players. They individually retreat to various dark corners of the globe and begin again. This time analyzing and critiquing. Singling out every individual captivating moment. Removing these moments from context and allowing them to simmer. These moments permeate through one another in different and extraordinary ways. After two weeks of reinterpretation, new compositions begin to expand and grow from the original pieces.
Act III: The players reconvene. A new stage is set. This time it is broadcast to the people. The new compositions are brought forth. Final bits of magic are infused as vignettes are born from developing these pieces into a new whole. This new level of expanded performance has created something far more powerful than any of the individual parts. This is the sound of mrDSP.
_01.01 Prelude
_01.02 Your Host...
_01.03 NoStopsOnTheGTrain
_01.04 Ramesh Takes A Cab
_01.05 Scene from "The Kansai Connection"
_01.06 Tetsuro
_01.07 Tochiro
_01.08 r2theoot2thei2thepoot
_01.09 Five Finger Discount
_01.10 Pontresina
_01.11 80 Rupees Later...
_01.12 Thermal Detonator
_01.13 Billy Sims
_01.14 The Vanguard
_01.15 7th Precinct
_01.16 Tracklighting
_01.17 Alpine Facade
_01.18 Rootipoot Hooks It Up
_01.19 Rajasthan Breakdown
_01.20 indiemoshoegazer ii
_01.21 The Babylon Club
_01.22 Golden Mohawk
_01.23 Maya
Jamie Varley - You Ride$11.97
The voice. It reels you in. Unvarnished and natural. Slowly you begin to notice the surroundings. An acoustic guitar weaving through the multi-hued tones of a rich, sonic canvas. All in support of the song. Sincere lyrics crafted with pure emotion. This is Jamie Varley. "You Ride" is the first solo release by this San Diego songsmith, and it melds style and artistry into a journey that is immediately comfortable and refreshing. Pure. Genuine. Relaxed. Something everyone can identify with. Jamie Varley, "You Ride" -- it will take you wherever you want to be.
01 Waking Up
02 Sunshine
03 Runaways
04 You Ride
05 New Love Song
06 Silver Bird
07 Little Child
08 Flooded Heart
09 Awakening
10 Slow
11 Sweet Lady Line
12 You Ride [mrDSP Remix]
Ryan Montana - A Dance Called Life$11.97
Hailed as one of the most gifted and original new talents, Ryan
displays his soulful energy in his new debut CD, "A Dance Called Life".
With the release of this debut disc, the brilliant
new music artist soars with a combination of searing soul and silky
jazz-pop. DANCE breaks the boundaries of music with a completely
unique mix of jazz, pop and R&B that takes music where it's never
gone before.
Montana's "A Dance Called Life" blends originals and covers to create a
CD that completely captivates the listener. In addition to his first
CD, Ryan is also a producer on several new projects where he's
bringing his musical sensibilities to a range of new artists.
From his original compositions including the title track along with
tracks such as "Soul Water," "Then A Secret, Now Goodbye," "Avenue/Never A Tear," "Crisco" or his extraordinary renditions of
Bill Withers' "Use Me" and Ric Ocasek's "Drive," Ryan Montana bursts
on the scene with a bold sax sound and haunting vocal style that
redefines smooth.
Song Titles:
1. A Dance Called Life
2. Use Me
3. Soul Water
4. 633 Faith Avenue
5. Never A Tear
6. Drive
7. Can't Say Nothin'
8. Crisco
9. Then A Secret, Now Goodbye
Vocé - Shmoove$11.97
The azure seas of the Mediterranean and the excitement of Monaco were great catalysts to bringing Vocé into being. A casual conversation about new musical directions quickly evolved into agreement that a new, fresh sound was needed in the world of smooth and fusion jazz.
Since returning to the US and getting into the studio to capture that sound, Vocé has emerged as a live instrumental act that blurs the boundaries between jazz, soul, hip-hop, electronic and folk music to bring great music to their fans.
The four cats –– "Los Cuatro Gatos" –– who are Vocé have honed their respective pieces of the Voce sound over years of playing all around the world: from major festivals to Broadway, from Asia to Europe and all over the US. Musically, Vocé members have played everything from straight ahead blues, rock and roll and jazz to funk, dance music and gospel. All of this comes to the smooth groove that is "Shmoove."
Versatility and talent come through loud and clear on "Shmoove" and in everything these guys play. Seth Blumberg plays the earthy natural acoustic guitar as well as the driving electric rock licks. Kevin Cooper sets the stage with his funky bass lines as well as punctuating several songs on the steel drums. Leo Dombecki’s keyboards and synthesizers work seamlessly with his tenor saxophone riffs. Alto and soprano sax and flute from Ryan Montana provide the icing on the cake that is Vocé. All of this combines into an uncompromising mix of great music.
1. Island Paradise
2. Vocé Blues
3. Los Cuatro Gatos
4. Sunset Cliffs
5. Shmoove
6. MoonTrance
7. Harbor Nights
8. Holy Guacamole
9. Sweet Magnolia
10. Waterfalls
The Fryday Band - Greenlight$11.97
The Fryday Band is an acoustic rock band based in San Diego that is creating a groundswell of fan support and a growing nationwide reputation for their exciting original music.
With a rare combination of talent, unbridled energy and great fun, TFB creates music that connects with everyone who listens. The original lyrics touch its listeners on a personal level, and the music brings them to their feet. The band’s infectious spirit and energy keep everyone clamoring for more.
Like all bands, TFB has many musical influences. However, this fivesome has found a way to synthesize its influences without sounding like any other band. Make no mistake –– drawing on influences as divergent as Dire Straits, Bruce Hornsby, Moody Blues, and Martin Sexton –– The Fryday Band weaves a sonic tapestry that is completely its own.
Jamie Varley’s distinctive stage presence and vocals give life to the band’s lyrics, most of which he writes. Keyboardist Jeremy Miller provides the orchestration of the tunes. Brendan McCaskey’s unmistakable groove on bass guitar and Troy Harrell’s rock solid beats on the drums sets the rhythmic foundation and has proven to get people on their feet.
1. Remembering Alex
2. What A Love
3. Shelter
4. New Changes
5. Lifetime of Memories
6. Confident Whisper
7. Believe
8. Like You
9. California
10. Same
11. On The Wing