Christmas 2017 New Releases

Well, it would seem Christmas is almost upon us. Bandcamp now offers gift cards HERE. For the music lover in your life. Here is all of the latest new holiday music that has been presented this season.

A Very Twitchy Christmas: (Benefit Album)

http://twitchmas.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-twitchy-christmas-2017

Axel Goodboy & Charles Larkin: (Christmas Album)

http://sloppyslipperymusic.bandcamp.com/album/merry-christmas-guys

Bach Society of STL: (New Live Album)

http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2017/12/joy-to-world-bachsociety-of-stl.html

Beth Bombara & Seth Porter: (Benefit Song)

https://bethbombara.bandcamp.com/track/gray-christmas

Bonus Points: (Christmas Single)

https://bonuspoints1.bandcamp.com/track/drunk-at-the-office-christmas-party

Listen to Drunk At The Office Christmas Party by Bonus Points #np on #SoundCloud

Brian Owens: ("Soul Of The Season" Holiday Special on YouTube)

https://youtu.be/2-0XMsYJOeA

Buttercup: (Double-Live X-Mas Album)

http://buttercup1.bandcamp.com/album/double-live-xmas-album-vol-2

Cave States: (Christmas Single)

https://cavestates.bandcamp.com/track/traveling-on-christmas-day

Chocolate Hernia: (Christmas Album)

http://chocolatehernia.bandcamp.com/album/christmas-songs

Chuck Berry: "Run, Run Rudolph" Single

https://youtu.be/SqVtqbzTdVs

Cole and Chase: (X-Mas Album)

http://coleandchase.bandcamp.com/album/merry-xmas-from-cole-chase

Daniel Nahoa Ani:  (Christmas Single)

Listen to Savior of the World by Daniel Nahoa Ani #np on #SoundCloud

DelaneyEP: (Christmas Album)

http://delaneyep.bandcamp.com/album/merry-christmas-freom-the-delaney-ep

Eric Ketzer:  (Christmas Single)

Listen to Christmas Lullabye by S. Eric Ketzer #np on #SoundCloud

Erik Voeks: (Christmas Single)

https://erikvoeks.bandcamp.com/track/christmas-singles

Eugene Cam: (Christmas Singles)

Listen to happy holidays! by eugene cam #np on #SoundCloud

Funky Butt Brass Buttercup Band: (Christmas CD)

https://g.co/kgs/eFrena

https://store.cdbaby.com/m/cd/funkybuttbrassband4

Gabby Dan & the Gay Apparel: (Christmas Album)

http://gabbydanthegayapparels.bandcamp.com/album/stocking-stuffers

Heirwoks: (Christmas Album)

http://heirwoks.bandcamp.com/album/nog-vol-1

Jamelie: (Christmas Album)

http://jamelie.bandcamp.com/album/am-lock-y-johndeville-en-la-casa-de-mr-christmas

Jeremy Joyce: (Christmas Single)

https://jeremyjoyce.bandcamp.com/track/why-dont-we-get-together-on-christmas-eve

Kiesh: ("Santa Claus Finds Jesus" Single)

https://youtu.be/n7-k83sn1bQ

Nicklaus Martin: (Christmas Single)

http://posersfilm.bandcamp.com/album/single-carol-of-the-posers

The People's Key: (New Album, 1 Single) 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heal-the-world/1312729800

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/santas-wonderland-single/1314818916

Pour La Famille: (Christmas Album)

http://pourlafamille.bandcamp.com/album/christmas-2017

The Public:  (Christmas Album)

https://thepublicstl.bandcamp.com/album/its-the-holiday-season

Remember Remember: (Christmas Album)

http://rememberremember.bandcamp.com/album/a-rock-action-christmas-2007

Sari Postol: (Holiday Mix Sessions)

Listen to Holiday Sessions 001 - 25 December 2017 by Sari Postol #np on #SoundCloud

Sombrance: (Christmas Album)

https://sombrance.bandcamp.com/album/x-christmas

STL Ocarina: "All I Want Is You For Christmas" (Cover) - YouTube Video

https://youtu.be/-sI1Lsi15cE

Sunday Gotchas: (Christmas Single)

http://sundaygotchas1.bandcamp.com/track/suppose-no-one-came-to-the-war-on-christmas

Sunshine Songs: (Christmas Album)

http://sunshinesongs2.bandcamp.com/album/worship-emmanuel

Technickel Ted: (LIve Christmas Album)

https://technickelmusic.bandcamp.com/album/live-92

This Is It: (Christmas Single)

https://thisisit2.bandcamp.com/track/chestnuts-roasting-for-the-deals

Vatican City Runaways: (Christmas Album)

http://vaticancityrunaways.bandcamp.com/album/vcr-xmas-2017

Vintage Pluto: (Christmas EP)

Available On Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0772RWJVD/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_U_HixiAbHHNA3P4

https://www.facebook.com/vintagepluto/

Walking Talking Zombies: (Christmas Album)

http://walkingtalkingzombies.bandcamp.com/album/holiday-delights-from-the-wtz

Zachary Friederich: (Christmas Single)

Listen to On Christmas Night by Zachary Friederich #np on #SoundCloud

Soul Of The Season: @brianowenstv Holiday Special Airs On YouTube + Facebook @ 7pm CST Fri. 12/22 - Mon. 12/25

Brian Owens is a man on a roll. A soul-man if you will. He is excited to share THIS trailer from the "Soul of the Season Holiday Special" which will air from YouTube and Facebook on Friday, December 22nd. Follow his Facebook live alerts or subscribe to his YouTube channel above. This comes just in time for getting the family together.

*(Addendum 12/23: Visit the Facebook event page HERE. It shows it will also air every night at 7pm CST up to Christmas night. Addendum 12/24: Visit HERE to watch it on YouTube if you missed it.)

The special will feature Brian Owens with Thomas Owens and will also be introducing Crissy Ransom. Special guests appearing will be Peter Martin on piano, The Adam Maness Trio (Adam Maness, Bob Deboo, Montez Coleman), Eric Slaughter on guitar, Carlos Brown Jr. on sax, The First Ladies (Anita Jackson and Valencia Branch), plus Charles Ransom on piano.

Brian shared on online how amazing this past week was for him. He performed at the world renowned Apollo Theater a week ago on Saturday. This past Thursday he was unexpectedly asked to stand in for Diane Reeves who was scheduled to perform with the St. Louis Symphony, but had to cancel because of a health concern. This was shared by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch this past Tuesday. Then just the other day he found out that his new "Soul Of Cash" tribute album was picked by Cover Me Songs as one of their top tribute albums of 2017.

- Brian Owens: (STL, MO, R&B, Soul)

http://brianowenssoul.com

New #RBMU #MUSIC from @KimbleFiona + #OurLandmark From #ChampaignIL

This post is a double feature on two artists from Central Illinois that just dropped new albums. The first is Fiona Kimble of Champaign, Illinois just recently released her follow up album to 2015's debut No Regret at Cowboy Monkey.  The new album Your Playground shows Fiona's growth from a singer/songwriter to a full fledged alternative pop diva; commanding the spotlight. A rollercoaster of emotions and experimental sounds pulls the listener close throughout. She performed this past November live on Local 901 WEFT Sessions on 90.1 FM which airs Monday nights from 10 to 11 pm. They also air a local show from 11 pm to midnight right after. Continue on below to visit her online and to experience her new tunes, follow on for new music by the next artist.

- Fiona Kimble: (Champaign, IL, Pop, Alt.)

https://www.facebook.com/fionakimblemusic

"My Name" is an experimental piece combining singer/songwriter with psychadelic and ambient elements. The first sneak peak into her second album "Your Playground".

Listen to My Name by Fiona Kimble #np on #SoundCloud

Watch "Who Are You" on YouTube which is the first video of her new release.

* "Your Playground" is now available on CD Baby, iTunes & Spotify.

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Our Landmark from the Champaign/Urbana, Illinois area released "What The Silence Says" in mid December and it is the group's second album for this indie, rock band of 2017. One if their new tracks was featured on Smile Politely which is an Champaign/Urbana, Illinois online magazine. In addition, they too performed live on Local 901 WEFT Sessions on 90.1 FM this past December right before the album release also at Cowboy Monkey. Visit them online and check out their latest effort.

- Our Landmark: (Champaign/Urbana, IL, Indie, Rock)

https://www.facebook.com/Our-Landmark-1118677608145066/

* Stream/Purchase "What The Silence Says" :

https://ourlandmark.bandcamp.com/releases

(SOLD OUT) Holiday Spectacular: @The442s Tues. 12/19 @560MusicCenter @CMSWebsterU @websteru

The 442's "Holiday Spectacular" which is taking place on Tuesday, December 19th at 560 Music Center is back by popular demand again this year. So popular that it is a sold out show. The group will be joined onstage with some of the finest local and national stars of the music scene. They will be performing both traditional and original favorites that blur the lines of genre between jazz, soul, pop and classical music that will leave the crowd feeling the spirit of the season. Continue on below to visit them online and for more information on the group.

- The 442's: (STL, MO, Original Acoustic)

http://www.the442s.com

https://www.facebook.com/The442s

* Watch The 442's Videos On YouTube

Biography:

Combining two members of the world-class St. Louis Symphony and two of the city’s finest jazz musicians, The 442s are a genre-defying acoustic quartet named for the modern standard tuning of 442 Hz. Brought together by the innovative and inspired compositions of Adam Maness, who plays piano, guitar, accordion, melodica and glockenspiel in the group, The 442s features Shawn Weil on violin, Bjorn Ranheim on cello and Sydney Rodway on bass. This unique collaboration, formed in the Spring of 2012, combines outstanding musicianship, group singing and inventive improvisation, all while breaking down barriers between jazz, classical, folk and pop music. The 442s were born of a common musical inquisitiveness and a search for new and exciting musical possibilities and collaborations. This search has taken them to venues and concert series throughout the Midwest, including Powell Symphony Hall and Jazz at the Bistro. The 442s have released three albums to date; their 2014 self-titled debut album has been featured on over 100 radio stations across the country. Relay and Home for Christmas, both released in 2016, feature collaborations with celebrated musicians from across the musical spectrum.

Come Rain Or Shine: #Havilah + #Triple Play CD Release 12/16 @ The #GreenLadyLounge #KCMO

Havilah Bruders and Triple Play are celebrating the release of their new album "Come Rain Or Shine" this Saturday, December 16th in Kansas City, Missouri at The Green Lady Lounge's prestigious Black Dolphin Room. The show is taking place from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. The venue has it's own radio website that hosts the area's jazz musicians HERE.

Havilah Bruders is a versatile vocal performer from the Kansas City, Missouri area. Triple Play is a band that consists of Rod Freeman on guitar, John Blegen on clarinet and James Albright on bass.

Havilah has done numerous jazz, blues, classical, folk and bluegrass performances at venues and festivals throughout the Metro Area there. She performs frequently with area jazz masters as well as her husband, Kristopher Bruders and family. Visit HERE for a video live with her husband.

* (Excerpts taken from a KKFI 90.1 FM River Trade Radio article out of Kansas City, Missouri and the group's Facebook fan page.)

Come Rain Or Shine is now available to stream on Spotify & YouTube. You can purchase the album at CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon or Google Play.

GOLD: #NorthToAlaska CD Release w/ @ManTheHelmSTL #HarrisonGorden Sat. 12/26 @Fubar_Stl

North To Alaska from Troy, Illinois are releasing their newest CD called "Gold" this Saturday at Fubar (Lounge). They will also be performing an extended set. Supporting acts are Man The Helm and Harrison Gorden from St. Louis. The first 100 people through the door will receive the album Gold, a digital download card and a poster for free. Yeah, that's right. In addition, the first 50 people to show up for Man The Helm will get a free CD of their two singles, Crows and Until The End. You can contact the bands for tickets from the links below and they are available by the venue also. This is an all-ages event starting at 7:00 pm and lasts until 10:30 pm. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook.

- North To Alaska: (Troy, IL.)

Genre: Post-Hardcore, Wave

https://www.facebook.com/northtoalaskamusic/

https://north2alaska.bandcamp.com/

- Man The Helm: (STL, MO.)

Genre: Alt., Pop-Punk, Hardcore

https://www.facebook.com/manthehelmstl/

http://manthehelm.bandcamp.com

- Harrison Gorden: (STL, TN, Netherlands)

Genre: Singer/Songwriter

https://www.harrisongordon.com

https://www.facebook.com/harrisongordenmusic/

http://harrisongorden.bandcamp.com

Naked Lunch: #ParisWilds Album Release w/ #LouiAnna #aLIVEAFTRHRS @SpiffTheGod @Topaz417 12/16 @OutlandBallroom #SpringfieldMO

Joplin, Missouri hip-hop, rap artist Paris Wild's is releasing his second release of this year entitled "Naked Lunch". It is the follow up to this year's P.A.O.D. debut album by him. The show takes place this Saturday, December 16th at the Outland Ballroom in Springfield, Missouri.

Loui Anna from Kansas City, Missouri will be there too. He and Paris both have recorded at Studio 2c Multimedia in Joplin, Missouri together. This show is copresented by the studio there and also Springood which is out of Springfield, Missouri. Springood produces events routinely in that area.

Also sharing the stage that night will be aLIVE AFTRHRS who is also from Joplin. Plus, special guests Spiff x Smok3 from Chicago, Illinois along with support by Topaz from the 417 in Springfield, Missouri. This event is a hip-hop, rap show starting at 8:00 pm. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook.

Paris Wilds is also on the Studio 2c Multimedia label. The owner is Pamu Rufio there. He will be going on a 2c tour around the United States at the beginning of 2018. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to stream their music.

- Paris Wilds: (Joplin, MO, Hip-Hop, Rap)

Stream Naked Lunch early on SoundCloud

Listen to Paris Wild's debut album P.A.O.D. on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play. Out now on Studio 2c Multimedia.

- Loui Anna: (KC, Hip-Hop, Rap)

Stream the debut by Loui Anna on SoundCloud or pick it up on iTunes.

- aLIVE AFTRHRS: (Joplin, Hip-Hop, Rap)l

Listen aLIVE AFTRHRS on SoundCloud

- Spiff x Smok3: (Chicago, IL, Hip-Hop)

Give Spiff a like on Facebook & stream the music on SoundCloud or YouTube.

Topaz: (Springfield, MO, Hip-Hop, Rap)

Listen to Topaz - Barricade by Topaz417 #np on #SoundCloud

Listen to Topaz - Hidden Gem I by Topaz417 #np on #SoundCloud

Listen to Topaz & vqcant - Transit by Topaz417 #np on #SoundCloud

Listen to YOUTH by Topaz417 #np on #SoundCloud

Local @1057thePoint HoHo Show: @tidalvolume @repeatX2 @Sigmund_Frauds #WeShouldLeaveThisTree 12/16 @delmarhallstl

105.7 The Point presents a local HoHo Show with Tidal Volume (STL) and *repeat repeat (TN) with the Sigmund Fraud's (STL), plus We Should Leave This Tree (STL) this Saturday, December 16th at Delmar Hall. The doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm. This is an all-ages event. Tickets are $12.00 in advance or $15.00 day of show.

Tidal Volume was founded in 2010 and has garnered poitive reviews for their first three EP's from publications in Missouri and earned the opportunity to play Loufest. They have also shared the stage with numerous national and major performing acts. Continue on below for links to visit the artists online and to learn more on *repeat repeat from a recent press release. If you are curious about the origin of the term Tidal Volume here is some information on that too.

Tidal volume : (symbol VT or TV) is the lung volume representing the normal volume of air displaced between normal inhalation and exhalation when extra effort is not applied. In a healthy, young human adult, tidal volume is approximately 500 mL per inspiration or 7 mL/kg of body mass.

- Tidal Volume: (STL, Punk Rock)

https://www.facebook.com/tidalvolume

Stream them on Spotify or purchase their music on Bandcamp. Their music is available on the digital retailer sites too.

Watch their new video "My Girl Friday" on YouTube.

- *repeat repeat: (East Nashville, TN, Surf Rock Candy)

http://www.repeatrepeatmusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/repeatrepeat

- Sigmund Fraud's: (STL, Rock, Indie, Emo, Garage, Punk, Shoegaze)

https://www.facebook.com/thesigmundfrauds/

https://thesigmundfrauds.bandcamp.com/releases

- We Should Leave This Tree: (Belleville, IL,  Alternative Rock, Indietronica)

https://www.facebook.com/WeShouldLeaveThisTree/

Stream them on Spotify or purchase their music on Bandcamp. 

*REPEAT REPEAT 
SHARES THEIR TRACK BY TRACK OF THE NEW ALBUM, FLORAL CANYON ON HUFFINGTON POST :
 
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
 
Floral Canyon Out Now Via Dangerbird Records :

“The Nashville-based trio finds a tender balance between lead vocalist Jared Corder’s
old-school rocker tone and vocalist/keys player Kristyn Corder's lilt, backing their tangled
duet with a little bit of grunge and a little bit of surf-pop.” —TIME
 
There’s something addicting about *repeat repeat. Maybe it’s the high-energy ‘Plugged In’ that almost gives you a runner’s high just by listening to it. Or maybe it’s the perfect concoction of surf, rock and pop that make their tracks so sticky sweet and irresistible.”  – Alternative Press
 
*repeat repeat are thrilled to share their audio track by track of their new album, Floral Canyon, (out now via Dangerbird Records). CLICK HERE to listen exclusively on Huffington Post. 

*repeat repeat says, “On this commentary version of our record we sit down and talk about the record process and what inspired each track. If you like the sound of us talking as much as singing, we have a podcast where we do just that, called “The *repeat repeat Podcast Podcast” which you can find on ITunes and Stitcher and you can get to know us, and our supremely talented friends, a little bit better.”
 
*repeat repeat mixes the sunny swoon of Sixties pop with a dark swirl of Warholian garage rock, to create their own geography. Based in Nashville, TN — where frontman Jared Corder and vocalist/keys player Kristyn Corder formed the band in 2014 - *repeat repeat kicks out pop jams rooted in the spirit of both coasts, looking well beyond their land-locked borders to mix California surf culture and New York street smarts into the same track list. They're Dick Dale's snot-nosed grandkids. They're your favorite band’s favorite band.
 
The band recently released their single “Girlfriend” that got tons of appraises from multiple press outlets like, TIME Magazine, Alt Press, Nylon, just to name a few. The single hit over 300,000 Spotify Streams in 3 weeks and was added to the top tier Spotify playlists.  Apple Music also added the single to their Alternative Radio and to their coveted Breaking Alternative playlist. Radio is taking notice as well with early spins at WKQX Chicago, WWDC Washington D.C., KBZT San Diego, KJCK Kansas City and many more. 

*repeat repeat’s live show buzzes with an urgent, exuberant energy that consistently lights up rock clubs in Music City and beyond. CLICK HERE to watch a live performance of the song, “Speaker Destroyer” on Indie 88. 

In support of the new album, *repeat repeat made HUGE successful appearances on some of this summer’s most anticipated festivals, including Firefly Music Festival (Dover Post: TOP Acts Off The Main Stage) and Forecastle Festival (Courier-Journal - Cover Story) . They also just wrapped up some tour dates with Beach Slang and did an in store performance at the legendary Grimey’s New And Pre-Loved Music.

Now that it is October, all the best ghouls come out for the band’s 4th Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Nite at The Crying Wolf. See tour dates below.

“We can’t tell if this song is pop, surfer-cool certified, or a mix of both, but it doesn’t really matter, since we’ve been listening to it on *repeat repeat.” – Nylon
 
"Punk inflected love songs w/ hazy hippie-ish pop gauze? Don't tell them what they can & can't do." – Flaunt Magazine
 
“*repeat repeat have perfected a unique combination of surf, pop and rock on the new single, initially penned as a response to Best Coast's song, ‘Boyfriend.’” - Earmilk

“Nashville’s *repeat repeat have an amazing sound that’s rooted in garage rock and psychedelic rock, but possesses the energy and attitude of punk alongside some killer harmony singing that artists in Nashville do better than anyone else. The band’s sound is urgent with slashing guitars, waves of synths, yet beautifully melded to a hazy, sunny California vibe.” - Pop Matters
 
“Clearly poised to be one of Nashville’s next breakout bands. Heroes of sunny surf rock with their timeless sunny sound, this band’s future looks bright. Their brand of upbeat poppy, sometimes sunkissed surf-style, rock stands out.”
– No Country For New Nashville
 
“*repeat repeat are best known for sweet sun-kissed rock jams
with a bit of post-punk grit.” – Nashville Cream

LINKS:
http://repeatrepeatmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/repeatrepeat
https://twitter.com/repeatX2
https://www.instagram.com/repeatX2/
www.dangerbirdrecords.com

#NOTNOW7INCH : @thebandwhynot Record Release w/ @polterguts + @welcomehomestl (Acoustic) Sat. 12/16 @firebirdstl

The St. Louis punk, rock band Why Not is releasing a 7" record this Saturday, December 26th at The Firebird. Joining them that night are their friends in fellow St. Louis area bands Polterguts and Welcome Home. The show is all-ages and starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $10.00 in advance or at the door the day of show. The entry fee includes their new record, as well. Welcome Home will be performing acoustic that evening. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook.

In addition, the record contains a song called "The Harbor" featuring Martin Ruppert of Polterguts. Plus, another track entitled "Need You Now" feating Nick Pirrone of Welcome Home. That sort of thing is always nice to see. Posted below are links to visit the artists online including a brief description of each.

- Why Not: (STL, Punk, Rock)

http://thebandwhynot.com/

Stream "The Harbor" featuring Martin Ruppert of Polterguts on YouTube.

Stream "Need You Now" featuring Nick Pirrone of Welcome Home on YouTube.

- Polterguts: (STL, Hardcore, Metal)

http://www.polterguts1.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/polterguts/

- Welcome Home: (STL, Rock)

http://welcomehomeband.com

https://www.facebook.com/welcomehomestl/

#STL #MUSIC Virtual Directory Lists + How It Works

As some of you may be aware and some may not this blog contains some resources worth checking out. Posted below are links to thirteen of them. A couple of them are more like a cache of things to sift through. One of which is a handy site-map of this site.If you want to add something to a list just send over an email to saintlouismusiciansunite (AT) gmail (DOT) com with the information.

Media Exclusives For MO. & South/Central IL.

Physical Record Stores In MO. & Southern/Central IL.

Record Labels In MO. & Southern/Central IL.

#STL #MUSIC & Beyond Playlists On Spotify Divided Into 14 Genres, Plus 5 YouTube Video Vault Playlists.

St. Louis Metro Area "Music Lessons" List

St. Louis Metro Area "Music Classes" List

St. Louis Metro Area "Music Schools" List

St. Louis Metro Area "Instrument Retailers & Repairs" List

St. Louis Musicians Unite Site Map

St. Louis Photographer List

St. Louis Videographer List

St. Louis Recording/Rehearsal Studio List

Venue Listing Of #STL & Beyond Covering MO. & Southern /Central IL. 

Constellations: @MusicBurney Sisters Album Release w/ @bluejay + #TannerJones 12/15 @RoseMusicHall #ColumbiaMO

The dynamic indie, folk, pop duo from Columbia, Missouri known as The Burney Sisters are having their album release show at Rose Music Hall this Friday, December 15th. Sharing the stage with them that night will be artists Blue Jay and also Tanner Jones. The doors open at 8:30 pm and the show goes from 9:00 pm to midnight. It costs $5.00. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook.

The Burney Sisters made a video HERE for the event details on YouTube. They have gotten some good press this summer locally and are getting more exposure beyond that. The Columbia Missourian and VOX Magazine both did pieces on them as mentioned above. In addition they will be performing at the
Missouri Folk Fest presented by MO. Fest happening at The Blue Note on Saturday, January 6th. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook for that. You can find all the artists on the festival and many more on the #STL #MUSIC : FOLK playlist HERE. Posted below are links to artists online and a brief description of each.

- The Burney Sisters: (Columbia, MO.)

Genre: Indie, Folk, Pop

https://www.facebook.com/BurneySistersMusic/

* Stream their debut single 'Constellations'  on Spotify.

Also available on iTunes & Amazon now.

- Blue Jay: (Mexico, MO, Folk, Pop)

https://www.bluejaymo.com

https://www.facebook.com/bluejaymo/

- Tanner Jones: (CoMo, Classically-Trained Multi-Genre Guitarist)

https://www.facebook.com/TannerBryceJones/

Stream Tanner Bryce Jones on SoundCloud.

Quinta del Sordo: @finnsmotel CD Release w/ #EdwardBurch #JohnEllis Sat. 12/16 @Schlafly Tap Room

Pop, rock, indie, alternative St. Louis, MO. act Finn's Motel will be releasing their new CD entitled "Quinta del Sordo". You can learn more at the meaning behind the title at the bottom of this feature. The show will take place on Saturday, December 16th at Schlafly Tap Room. It is a free show and is 21 and up. Appearing that night also are St. Louis friends and guests Edward Burch plus John Ellis. It appears that Edward will be joined by singer Toby Weiss (Jan's Project, The Remodels) and a couple additional musicians, as well. Visit the Facebook event page HERE for more details. Included below are links to the artists performing that evening and more about the new release.

- Finn's Motel:

https://www.facebook.com/FinnsMotel

https://finnsmotel.bandcamp.com/

Co-Produced By Matt Meyer of the Ded Bugs, owner of (IBC Shadows) & Joe Thebeau (Finn's Motel).

- Edward Burch:

Watch "One Way Ticket Home" on YouTube

Watch "Like Everytime" on YouTube

- John Ellis:

(No music available at this time.)

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"Quinta del Sordo" was poduced by Matt Meyer and Joe Thebeau and recorded by Joe Thebeau and Matt Meyer. It was mixed by Matt Meyer, except "Still Got Time" was mixed by Joe Thebeau.
AD/DA conversion via BURL Mothership by Mario Viele at Cowboy Technical Services, Brooklyn NY. Mastered by Matt Meyer 

All songs written by Joe Thebeau [Victory Over Gravity Music (ASCAP)], except: 
“What’s Truly Known” (Thebeau/Meyer) [Victory Over Gravity Music (ASCAP)/IBC Shadows Music (BMI)].

Finn's Motel is as follows:

Joe Thebeau – vocals and guitars 
Steve Scariano – bass guitar 
Patrick Hawley – drums and percussion 
Matt Meyer - supplemental guitars, backing vocals ("Halo's Glow"), string arrangements ("Sleep Well Tonight" and "Still Got Time"), and other sounds conjured via earthly sources.
Toby Weiss – backing vocals on “Halo’s Glow”.
Chris Grabau – guitars on “Sons of Saturn”.
Jenn Malzone – piano on “Simple Math”.
Eve Abaray – violin on “Quinta del Sordo,” voice over in Spanish as well as translation of poems.

String quartet on “Sleep Well Tonight:” 
Sarah Velasquez – violin 1 
Alyssa Avery – violin 2 
Joe Gutowski – viola 
Jake Brookman – cello 

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The Quinta del Sordo (English: Villa of the Deaf), or Quinta de Goya, was the name of an extensive estate and country house situated on a hill in the old municipality of Carabanchelon the outskirts of Madrid. The house is best known as the home of Francisco de Goya in the years leading up to his exile, and where he painted the Black Paintings comprising fourteen murals. Contrary to popular belief, the estate was given its name due to the deafness of a prior owner, having nothing to do with Goya himself. The house was demolished in 1909.

S/T Debut: @OfSeaAndStone Is Now Available. The Duo Plays w/ @travelingones + @MtThelonious Fri. 1/26 @FoamSTL

Of Sea And Stone is an Americana style duo whose hometown is Columbia, MO. They currently reside in Austin, TX. They just released their self-titled debut album which is now available. On Friday, January 26th they will be in St. Louis for a show happening at Foam with The Traveling Ones from Nashville, TN. and  local support by Mt. Thelonius. It's an all-ages show going from 8:00 pm to midnight and costs $5.00. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Visit the artists online below and you will find more on each below their links.

- Of Sea And Stone: (CoMo, Americana)

Self-Titled Debut Now Available

https://www.ofseaandstone.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ofseaandstone/

- The Traveling Ones (Nashville, TN, Americana)

https://travelingones.com/

https://www.facebook.com/travelingones/

Mt. Thelonius: (STL, Modern Folk)

https://www.mtthelonious.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mttheloniousmusic

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      Of Sea And Stone bio:

Of Sea and Stone is an emerging Americana duo known for their polished vocal harmonies and intimate songwriting. After meeting through Tinder, Luke and Morgan quickly realized their vocal chemistry and began performing together the following week. 

Of Sea and Stone's sound ranges from joyful to solemn, hopeful to desperate, and ultimately reflects the very nature of their relationship. The two are opposites in many ways, yet they share an inherent link. Much like their namesake, they’re always crashing into one another. Of Sea and Stone has shared the stage with several talented artists, including Judah and the Lion, Stephanie Rice of The Voice, Ships Have Sailed, and Mark Stokes.

Their latest project, soon to be released, was engineered and recorded at Dark Horse Studios with producer Billy Smiley in Franklin, TN. It was mixed by Richie Biggs, engineer of The Civil Wars’ albums, Barton Hollow and The Civil Wars. The album features guitarist Brad Rice (toured with Keith Urban), drummer Jared Kneale (toured with Kacey Musgraves, currently performing with Hunter Hayes), bassist Danny O’Lannerghty, and guitarist Brennan Smiley of The Technicolors. The album is scheduled for release December 1st, 2017 through Sony RED and Soundly Music of Nashville, TN

Recent Press:

"These two can only be described as folky, and create music that’s truly salt-of-the-earth in nature."

- Molly Shores

Shutter 16 Magazine

"[Of Sea and Stone] can be described as a transparent, harmonious indie-folk band with a homey, joyful spirit. Their diverse influences bring a variety of music genres in their songs. What sets them apart are the ever-constant harmonies created by Dierker and Manson."

- Huong Truong

MOVE Magazine

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The Traveling Ones bio:

Nashville-based Americana band The Traveling Ones delivers soulful harmonies and sentimental blues-rock in its debut album, Meet Me There. Released February 3, 2017, the all-original project is a collaborative effort from two solo artists who – more than capable apart – come together to create something truly special.

With shared influences that span decades and genres (Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, The Black Crowes, The Beatles) the duo’s music is more about heart than labels or boundaries. Even so, it exhibits a consistently laid-back pattern of soulful blues-rock. “Like the sentimental ballads from Jason Isbell and Ryan Adams, the Traveling One’s style of Americana is rich in harmony and full of character,” wrote Tour Worthy of the couple’s unique, earthy sound.

A metaphor for the two artists’ meeting and subsequent partnership, Meet Me There is reflective of the “unexpected nature of life and how we adapt to it,” according to Justin. Highlights of the heavily co-written album include “You Only Have to Break My Heart,” “Yours Tonight,” and the poignant “Red Lights.” 

https://travelingones.com/

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 HAILING FROM SAINT      LOUIS, MISSOURI, 

MT. THELONIOUS knew they wanted to pay tribute to their mutual influence, American jazz legend Thelonious Monk. Though their sound is rooted the sounds and melodies of indie folk, they share the values and inventive energy of their namesake. Mt. Thelonious’ shows are characterized by their originality, spirit, and flair for improvisation. Monk once wrote, “a note can be small as a pin or as big as the world, it depends on your imagination”—listening to the band’s unique sound, it’s clear that Mt. Thelonious has taken this to heart.
 

In 2013, the trio collaborated with Grammy Award nominated recording engineer Adam Long, and produced their self-titled debut album. Since then, Mt. Thelonious has embarked on several national tours, cultivating growing fan bases in a number of US cities.

 

The band has plenty of touchstones in the past, drawing heavily from folk, jazz, and rootsy, Americana traditions—yet what makes them truly unique is their ability to craft something new from these references while still evoking them. As Mt. Thelonious continues to tour and immerse themselves in America’s rich musical landscape, there’s no doubt their sound will only continue to expand and deepen.    

Click HERE for press quotes.

https://www.mtthelonious.com/