CD release Party / Flat River Band "High Roller"

New High Roller CD from Flat River Band is worth the gamble. Official CD release date: April 7, 2011 Release Party: The Listening Room  Time: 6 pm-7:30 pm  Address: 209 10th Ave S # 200, (Cummins Station), Nashville, TN 37203-4124 Telephone: (615) 259-3600  Here is your chance to join the High Rollers with Flat River Band, April 7, 6 to 7:30 pm, at The Listening Room, 209 10th Avenue, Suite #200, Cummins Station, Nashville, TN. for the release of the band’s second CD, High Roller.  Hard times have historically provided the fuel for lasting, memorable music.The folk songs of the Great Depression still ring with the dust and grit of the era, giving voice to the desperation and challenges of the 1930s.Eighty years later, we find ourselves once again in precarious times, filled with natural disasters, man-made blunders, financial despair, and human misery.Enter the highly-anticipated second CD project, High Roller from Flat River Band, one of the area’s hardest working live performance groups.Featuring ten original compositions by guitarist Chad Sitze, High Roller presents an accomplished selection of timely songs dealing with subjects ranging from love and family to anticipation and regrets.The songs are textured, accomplished, finely-crafted, and high-energy, reflecting the real-world experiences of this seasoned group of working musicians.Recorded over the last year that has seen Nashville suffer everything from devastating floods to destructive tornadoes to one of the most severe winters on record, High Roller provides a lasting snap-shot of lives and emotions in 2011.With brothers Andy Sitze on bass, Dennijo Sitze on lead guitar and mandolin, and Chad Sitze on guitar, plus Tom Tobia on drums and percussion, the band has also added new instruments and players to their second CD, including trumpet, sax, keyboards, and even accordion, utilizing the extraordinary talents of some of the town’s most accomplished session players. Building on the tried-and-true elements of country and bluegrass that form the backbone of Flat River Band, these new instruments add a bit of sparkle and surprise to the mix. Still featuring the by-now signature three-part harmonies that can only be honed by a lifetime of singing with siblings, their latest CD faithfully captures the dynamic vocals the band members have become known for in their journeymen series of live performances across the nation. Often described as a cross between The BeeGees, Alabama and The Everly Brothers, Flat River Band has earned the support of their dedicated fans with hundreds of live concerts, showcasing their voices and musicianship.  The challenge has always been that of trying to capture the energy and explosive emotions of their live shows in the controlled environment of today’s digital recording studios, where electronic tricks and tools can sonically turn any pig’s ear into a silk purse.  The only thing added to High Roller is the opening sound of living crickets, captured on the front porch for the introduction to the CD’s closing song, The Light of Day.The first single, I’m Alright, I’m OK, an upbeat song about finding optimism in the face of hard times, is currently being presented to radio and other media outlets. More singles will follow in the upcoming months. The public is invited to share the listening debut of High Roller with the band and friends at The Listening Room, one of the area’s finest performance halls, (209 10th Avenue, Suite #200, Cummins Station, Nashville, TN) April 7,  6 – 7:30 pm. Take a chance with Flat River Band.  Join the High Rollers. For more information, visit:  www.flatriverband.com

STEALING ANGELS HONORS AMERICA AND NATION’S FAVORITE PASTIME FROM FENWAY PARK AS RED SOX TAKE ON YANKEES IN SEASON OPENER SERIES

STEALING ANGELS HONORS AMERICA AND NATION’S FAVORITE PASTIME FROM FENWAY PARK AS RED SOX TAKE ON YANKEES IN SEASON OPENER SERIES
 

Nashville, TN…(April 5, 2011)…On the heels of their brand new single “Paper Heart,” being released to country radio, vibrant and talented trio Stealing Angels is set to sing “God Bless America” during the opening series from Fenway Park in Boston as the Red Sox take on the New York Yankees on April 10^th.

This classic opening clash of major league baseball powerhouses and the festivities that surround the longstanding rivalry during this series in addition to the seventh inning stretch performance by Stealing Angels will air live on Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN and MLBTV.com beginning at 8:05pm ET.

ABOUT STEALING ANGELS:Caroline Cutbirth, Jennifer Wayne, and Tayla Lynn are STEALING ANGELS.  In case any of their last names sound familiar…they should! These young women are descended from American icons, including country great Loretta Lynn, film legend John Wayne and American folk hero Daniel Boone. But it is their music, not their background that promises to make their names as well known as their famous families.  The debut album from Stealing Angels, featuring “Paper Heart,” is expected to release this fall. To learn more about Stealing Angels, visit www.StealingAngels.com and follow them on twitter @StealingAngels.

Katsy Redstar is supporting HelpCharity

Experience a new degree of acoustic relaxation!

10 songs of very mellow songwriter tunes, played on acoustic guitar with awesome melodic background. Katsy Redstar is perfect for your dusk till dawn highway-drive.

‚...Katsy makes young and old people enthusiastic with his voice. The audience is positive surprised. Because the music from Katsy Redstar sounds different than a lot of his songwriter pals…‘ Quote about Katsy’s first CD form Mannheimer Citymagazine "Maier", September 2009

Katsy Redstar CD Beautiful Life, Rel.date 15.08.2010

About the Beautiful Life CD

The new Katsy Redstar CD ‘Beautiful Life’ contains a wonderful mix of 10 mellow- relaxing songwriter tunes. Modern Americana/Alt.Country meets European Singer/Songwriter style. Steel-string acoustic guitar are in the foreground. Katsy is supported on guitar by Marc Dehnke (Solara, Radiodick) and Olli Seuser (Move On). Harmony and background vocals are added by Tanja Wingerter (Radio DJane) and Alex Goeppert (Rip Torn). Beautiful Life, which is Katsy’s second CD, is produced without any commercial sponsor at Landlord Landliebe Studios in Heidelberg, Germany.

Katsy Redstar is supporting HelpCharity with 20% donation from each Beautiful Life CD sale. HelpCharity is an organization that pay attention to the needs of handicapped children in America and Germany. www.myspace.com/helpcharity

About Katsy Redstar Katsy Redstar was born and raised in Cologne, Germany. He has spent years of his life traveling all over North America visiting important music spots in Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans.
Originally Katsy learned to play Spanish Flamenco guitar during the 80ties and did joint concerts and television broadcasts together with his guitar-master Armin Backer, e.g. on SWF TV.

During the 90ties, Katsy played electric guitar for semi-professional independent and alternative rock bands, like In Fear Of Fear, Tusk, Granny Smith and Rip Torn. Starting in 2004 Katsy turned back to acoustic guitar and introspective songwriter music. Initially influenced by classic country and songwriter stuff, like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, Katsy was fascinated by the alternative country & songwriter music movement. He would see himself influenced by Larry Jon Wilson, David Allen Coe, Guy Clark, Towns van Zandt and Steve Earle.

Today Katsy lives in Hoffenheim, Germany, with his wife Suse, his two kids Elvis & Merlin and Gati the cat.

Katsy Redstar unterstützt HelpCharity

Erfahre einen neuen Grad der akustischen Entspannung!

10 ausgereifte, ruhige Singer/Songwriter Lieder in sehr melodiöser Stimmung - gespielt auf akustischen und elektrischen Gitarren Katsy Redstar eignet sich perfekt für eine entspannte Fahrt in der Dämmerung auf einer einsamen Landstrasse.

‚...‚...Mit seiner Stimme begeistert er nicht nur die Kleinen. Auch die großen Zuhörer sind überrascht. Denn die Musik von Katsy Redstar klingt anders als die vieler Kollegen...‘ Mannheimer Stadtmagazin "Maier", September 2009

Katsy Redstar CD Beautiful Life, VÖ 15.08.2010

Über die Beautiful Life CD

Die neue Katsy Redstar CD ‚Beautiful Life‘ beinhaltet eine wundervolle Zusammenstellung von 10 ausgereiften, entspannten Songwriter Kompositionen. Moderner America/Alt.Country trifft auf europäische Liedermacherkunst. Das Ganze in reduzierter Instrumentierung und mit Schwerpunkt auf akustischen Gitarren. Katsy Redstar wird unterstützt mit elektrischer Gitarre von Marc Dehnke (Solara, Radiodick) und Olli Seuser (Move On). Harmonie und Background Gesang wird beigesteuert von Tanja Wingerter (Radio DJane) und Alexander Goeppert (Rip Torn). Beautiful Life ist ohne kommerziellen Sponsor produziert und wurde in den Landlord Landliebe Tonstudios in Heidelberg aufgenommen.

Katsy Redstar unterstützt HelpCharity mit einer 20% Spende je verkaufte Beautiful Life CD. HelpCharity hilft behinderte Kinder in Deutschland und der USA

www.myspace.com/helpcharity

 

Über Katsy Redstar Katsy Redstar ist in der Nähe von Köln geboren und aufgewachsen. Er verbrachte viele Jahre seines Lebens mit Reisen durch Nord-Amerika, wo er die wichtigsten musikalischen Orte in Nashville, Memphis und New Orleans kennenlernte. Im Alter von 13 Jahren begann Katsy ein 6jähriges Studium der spanische Flamenco Gitarre bei dem renommierten Gitarrenlehrer Armin Backer, mit dem er in 80ziger Jahren verschiedene Konzerte spielte. Unter anderem in einem Beitrag für das ARD SWF Fernsehen.

In den 90ziger Jahren unterstützte Katsy an der elektrischen Gitarre verschiedene semi-professionale alternative Rock Bands, wie beispielsweise In Fear Of Fear, Granny Smith und Rip Torn. Seit 2004 wendet sich Katsy wieder verstärkt der akustischen Gitarre und introspektivem songwriting zu. Katsy ist stark beeinflusst von klassischen amerikanischen Country-Songwritern wie Hank Williams, Johnny Cash und Kris Kristofferson. Besonders faszinierte Katsy in den letzten Jahren die alternative Country/Songwriter Bewegung, repräsentiert durch Larry Jon Wilson, David Allen Coe, Guy Clark, Towns van Zandt und Steve Earle. Katsy lebt in Hoffenheim mit seiner Frau Suse, seinen beiden Söhnen Elvis & Merlin und Gati dem Kater.

Country Music News of the Day / Country Musik News des Tages

Here is your Country Music News of the day. Your Country Music News is supported by Lucy Angel, http://www.LucyAngel.com , Steel Guitar Nashville, http://www.SteelGuitar.net , HelpCharity, http://www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity , Bobbe Seymour, http://www.MySpace.com/BobbeSeymour , Radio4Humans, http://www.Radio4Humans.de , Katsy Redstar http://www.myspace.com/KatsyRedstar , Dirk Stursberg Music Agency, http://musicagency.weebly.com , FAMWH, www.famwh.com , Groupon, http://www.groupon.de/deals/online-deal/babbel/314121

Hier sind jetzt Eure Country Music News der Woche. Eure Country Music News werden unterstützt von Lucy Angel, http://www.LucyAngel.com , Steel Guitar Nashville, http://www.SteelGuitar.net , HelpCharity, http://www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity , Bobbe Seymour, www.MySpace.com/BobbeSeymour , Radio4Humans, http://www.Radio4Humans.de , Katsy Redstar http://www.myspace.com/KatsyRedstar , Dirk Stursberg Music Agency, http://musicagency.weebly.com , FAMWH, www.famwh.com , Groupon, http://www.groupon.de/deals/online-deal/babbel/314121

Video Interview with Sean Patrick McGraw http://www.countrymusicnewsinternational.com/2011/04/video-interview-with-sean-patrick.html

AUSTIN’S MILKDRIVE LINING UP A BUSY SEASON: NEW ALBUM RELEASE, FESTIVAL APPEARANCES http://www.countrymusicnewsinternational.com/2011/04/austins-milkdrive-lining-up-busy-season.html

JERRY LEE LEWIS TO PERFORM LIVE AT JACK WHITE’S THIRD MAN RECORDS IN NASHVILLE FOR RECORD STORE DAY ON APRIL 16TH http://www.countrymusicnewsinternational.com/2011/04/jerry-lee-lewis-to-perform-live-at-jack.html

Steel Guitar Tips http://www.countrymusicnewsinternational.com/2011/04/steel-guitar-tips.html

Video Interview with Sean Patrick McGraw

Video Interview with Sean Patrick McGraw

AUSTIN’S MILKDRIVE LINING UP A BUSY SEASON: NEW ALBUM RELEASE, FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

 

AUSTIN’S MILKDRIVE

LINING UP A BUSY SEASON:

NEW ALBUM RELEASE, FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

 

Quartet’s ROAD FROM HOME, SXSW Shows Earn Praise, Acclaim

Austin, TX — MilkDrive, Austin’s phenomenal alt-folk-progressive acoustic string band, will release on April 5 its debut studio album, ROAD FROM HOME, which captures the quartet’s soulful, textural, multi-layer mix of rhythms, tempos, flavors, improvisation and its harmony vocals.

 

After its Austin CD Release Show, on Friday, April 8, at Saxon Pub, MilkDrive plays a number of nationally acclaimed music festivals: Old Settler’s on April 14, “Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour” on May 9, Pagosa Folk N’ Bluegrass in Colorado in June, and Rockygrass in Lyons, Colo., at the end of July.

 

ROAD FROM HOME was recorded at Mountainside Audio Labs in Nashville, produced by MilkDrive and Bil VornDick (Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck), and engineered and mixed by VornDick.

 

Like its independently released debut live album, the band’s new studio album features fingers flying at “unbelievable” speed, original tunes that go beyond extraordinary and “impeccable” arrangements. Both “Back” and “Dry Creek Inn” from ROAD FROM HOME have the old-school sound, with haunting mandolin and fiddle, but thoroughly modern lyrics on topics such as love and death bring it into the 21st century.

Oklahoma Press raved about band members: “… Noah Jeffries plays the acoustic guitar like some sort of Django/Tony Rice hybrid clone reconstituted from their DNA in some crazy laboratory sometime in the distant future. Dennis Ludiker plays the mandolin like Thor made thunder and like Robin Hood shot his arrows. Brian Beken’s fiddle playing transcends our lowly dimension and can be heard in 15 parallel universes at the same time, man. Matt Mefford is so solid at the stand-up bass that he makes John Henry look like a whiney little girl …”

 

For more information, see www.milkdrive.com and http://www.myspace.com/milkdrive