Rumors And News - Classic Rock Bottom2024-03-29T11:03:29Zhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/forum/categories/rumors-and-news/listForCategory?categoryId=6060463%3ACategory%3A18&feed=yes&xn_auth=noKeyboard Virtuoso Oliver Wakeman To Release New Album “Anam Cara” on May 17, 2024tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-03-23:6060463:Topic:3308592024-03-23T14:36:40.564ZWilliam Jameshttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/WilliamJames
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Spirit of Unicorn Music</b><span> </span>are delighted to announce the release of<span> </span><b>“Anam Cara”</b>, the eleventh studio album from piano and keyboard virtuoso,<span> </span><b>OLIVER WAKEMAN</b>. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Award-winning Oliver, eldest son of the legendary<span> </span><b>Rick Wakeman</b>, is one of progressive rock’s hardest working musicians. He has appeared on over 60 albums and has performed in just about every corner of the globe! He was a member of prog rock veterans<span> </span><b>YES</b><span> </span>and has also toured and recorded with<span> </span><b>The Strawbs</b>, as well as being responsible for a number of well-received collaborations with the likes of<span> </span><b>Steve Howe</b>,<span> </span><b>Gordon Giltrap</b><span> </span>and<span> </span><b>Clive Nolan</b><span> </span>- to name but a few. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">2023 saw Wakeman return to the studio to write and record “Anam Cara”, a project which actually began life prior to his joining Yes. However, the pressures of touring and recording meant that the song ideas and snippets had to be set aside for the right moment. Finally, last year Oliver was able to carve out time to develop the project and bring it to fruition. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Wakeman says “‘Anam Cara’ refers to the Celtic concept of having a Soul Friend.” Indeed, the album boasts an intriguing mix of Celtic rock and progressive tendencies. The collection of ten tracks spans beautiful, lamenting ballads, atmospheric rock songs along with epic tracks. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Wakeman is known for his love of creative diversity, making every album he writes differ from the last. He continues “The songs I’ve written for this album are all short stories. They have allowed my imagination to run riot. It was also the perfect excuse to call upon some of the finest musicians around who have helped me make this record exceed my expectations.” </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The album features a stellar collection of musicians who contribute to a multitude of musical styles, bringing each vignette to life. Amongst these are<span> </span><b>Hayley Griffiths (Riverdance)</b>,<span> </span><b>Troy Donockley (Nightwish)</b>,<span> </span><b>Oliver Day (Fragile)</b><span> </span>and<span> </span><b>Scott Higham (Pendragon)</b>. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The album has been mixed by<span> </span><b>Karl Groom (Threshold)</b><span> </span>and recorded by<span> </span><b>John Mitchell (It Bites, Frost*, Lonely Robot)</b>. Album artwork is by world renowned artist<span> </span><b>Anne Sudworth</b>. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Wakeman concludes, “The idea of a Soul Friend - a guide, companion, teacher, compassionate presence - seemed to fit so perfectly with the songs I have written. As for the incredible musicians who have helped me to record this album, they have all truly become Soul Friends.” </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Watch the promotional video: </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rBz3tsuJVE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rBz3tsuJVE</a></font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Anam Cara” will be released on May 17th and will be available on CD or via streaming services. It is released on Spirit of Unicorn Music and can be obtained via Cherry Red Records. </font></b></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Musicians Featured on the album are: </font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Oliver Wakeman : keyboards, piano, guitars </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Hayley Griffiths : vocals </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Troy Donockley : pipes, whistle </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Oliver Day : acoustic guitars, lute, mandolin </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Scott Higham : drums and percussion </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">David Mark Pearce : electric guitar </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Robert McClung : violin </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Steve Amadeo : bass guitar </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Mick Allport : saxophone, clarinet </font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Anam Cara” - Track Listing: </font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">1. The View From Here</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">2. The Queen’s Lament</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">3. Here In My Heart</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">4. 1000 Autumns</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">5. Marble Arch</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">6. In The Moonlight</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">7. Miss You Now</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">8. Instead Of My Fear</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">9. Lonely</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">10. Golden Sun In Grey</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Pre-Orders can be placed here:</b></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><a href="https://burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman</a><br/><a href="https://www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wakeman-anam-cara-cd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wakeman-anam-cara-cd</a><b><br/></b></font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">ABOUT OLIVER WAKEMAN </font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Eldest son of Rick Wakeman, Oliver filled the keyboard role, once held by his father, with YES from 2008 to 2011. His work with YES includes the triple live album “In The Present - Live From Lyon”, “Fly From Here” and the “From A Page” box set. During his tenure with YES, Wakeman also toured and recorded as a member of The Strawbs. Wakeman’s debut album “Heaven’s Isle” (1997) was inspired by the island of Lundy. He has since released a number of solo and Oliver Wakeman Band albums. Oliver has released a number of collaborations with several renowned musicians, including Clive Nolan, guitar legend Gordon Giltrap and Steve Howe, bandmate to both Oliver and his father in YES. </font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">For further information contact: </font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Sarah Ewing at TASK Agency:<span> </span><a href="http://sarah@taskagency.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sarah@taskagency.co.uk/</a><span> </span>07947 400 510</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Press inquiries:</b><span> </span>Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA),<span> </span><a href="mailto:glassonyonpr@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">glassonyonpr@gmail.com</a></font></div>
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</div> Deluxe Fan Edition of Nick DeRiso’s Best-Selling Book JOURNEY: WORLDS APART Out Now!tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-03-21:6060463:Topic:3308572024-03-21T13:59:09.227ZWilliam Jameshttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/WilliamJames
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">DeRiso, a five-time columnist of the year, conducted more than 50 interviews for<span> </span><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span>, delving into every album and every era with Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Gregg Rolie, Steve Augeri, Deen Castronovo, and Steve Smith, among others. Combined with extensive charts and a detailed timeline, he’s created the most complete portrait ever of a jam band that evolved from Santana into arena rockers, premier power balladeers and then Rock and Roll Hall of Famers.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Also featured are conversations that DeRiso had with key musical collaborators, producers, video directors, industry experts and band insiders. They include John Waite, Jan Hammer, MTV’s Martha Quinn, San Francisco music journalist Joel Selvin, former Rolling Stone editor David Wild, former<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>members Marco Mendoza and Jeff Scott Soto,<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>road manager Pat Morrow, and longtime album cover illustrator Stanley Mouse, among many others.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>topped the Amazon chart for biographies of both rock and pop bands multiple times after its original release in December as<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>concluded its 50th year.<span> </span><span class="il">Nick</span><span> </span>DeRiso has been named columnist of the year by the Associated Press, the Louisiana Press Association and LSWA; he also oversaw a newspaper section for the USA Today Network that was named Top 10 in the nation by the Associated Press. </font></div>
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<div><i><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Believers in<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span>’s entire<span> </span><span class="il">journey</span><span> </span>should embrace<span> </span><span class="il">Nick</span><span> </span>DeRiso’s<span> </span><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>with open arms. This is a compelling deep dive into the rather complicated history of one of the most enduringly beloved bands in rock history.” – David Wild, former Rolling Stone contributing editor<br/><br/>“<span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>was amazing in their resilience and it’s hard to say enough about their chops: Steve Perry, he really has a talent that is so extreme, it’s scary. Steve Smith is the world’s baddest white boy on drums. Ross Valory, always there, always dependable—a fabulous bass player with the<span> </span><span class="il">best</span><span> </span>sense of humor. Neal Schon, I’m telling you he is the master. For me, there’s nobody who touches Neal. We had the<span> </span><span class="il">best</span><span> </span>crew of road men and women ever! Everyone came together because of the determination of Herbie Herbert. Without Herbie, none of this would have ever happened.<span> </span><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>takes fans all the way back. It’s as close to how it was then as you’re ever going to read.” – Pat Morrow, longtime<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>road manager and Nocturne CEO<br/><br/>“From ‘Don’t Stop Believin” to ‘Separate Ways,’<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>unconsciously wrote the band’s autobiography in their songs.<span> </span><span class="il">Nick</span><span> </span>DeRiso’s<span> </span><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>follows that long, strange ‘<span class="il">journey</span>’ from the stage of Woodstock to Trump’s Oval Office in almost granular detail, detailing a long-running battle of the band. A must-read for all<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>fans.” – Joel Selvin, former San Francisco Chronicle music writer<br/><br/>“For a band of its stature and impact, there’s precious little literature<span> </span><span class="il">out</span><span> </span>there about<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span>.<span> </span><span class="il">Nick</span><span> </span>DeRiso’s<span> </span><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>fills that gap in a comprehensive, well,<span> </span><span class="il">journey</span><span> </span>through the band’s 50-year-plus career. Packed with up-to-date facts and, most importantly, context,<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>offers plenty of insight for fans both faithful and casual—going all the way back to its roots in Santana and steering us through the songs and albums, the personalities, the soap opera dynamics, and the determined wherewithal that have kept<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>riding through it all. There’s much more to this band than “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>gives us all of it.” – Gary Graff, longtime Detroit music critic and author of Alice Cooper at 75 </font></i></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">On paperback at Barnes and Noble: </font></div>
<div><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/journey-nick-deriso/1144821333" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/<span class="il">journey</span>-<span class="il">nick</span>-deriso/1144821333</font></a></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">On paperback at Books-A-Million:</font></div>
<div><a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Journey/Nick-Deriso/9781734365399" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">https://www.booksamillion.com/p/<span class="il">Journey</span>/<span class="il">Nick</span>-Deriso/9781734365399</font></a></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">As an eBook via Apple Books:</font></div>
<div><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/journey-worlds-apart/id6477624860" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">https://books.apple.com/us/<span class="il">book</span>/<span class="il">journey</span>-<span class="il">worlds</span>-<span class="il">apart</span>/id6477624860</font></a></div>
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</div> New York Pop-Rock Ensemble Joyous To Release Debut Albumtag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-02-24:6060463:Topic:3306902024-02-24T13:56:03.553ZWilliam Jameshttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/WilliamJames
<div dir=""><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">New York Pop-Rock Ensemble Joyous To Release Debut Album</font></b></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">New York’s celebrated pop-rock group Joyous is releasing their debut album! The band formed in 2015 and features lead singer Joy Pratt, who is also the main songwriter, often humming bass lines into her husband & bassist Randy’s ear. Randy Pratt…</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">New York’s celebrated pop-rock group Joyous is releasing their debut album! The band formed in 2015 and features lead singer Joy Pratt, who is also the main songwriter, often humming bass lines into her husband & bassist Randy’s ear. Randy Pratt is best known for his work with The Lizards, Cactus and Ruffyunz.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Joy and Randy write the lyrics together. When guitarist Pat Klein noticed the collection of catchy gems the married couple had assembled, he came on board without a second thought. Pat’s voice blends sweetly with Joy. Add perfect pop percussionist Phil Weiss and there was the Joyous sound!</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Pat, a world class engineer, and Randy, owner of a world class recording studio, assured the record’s quality (both were members of classic rock legends The Lizards). Pat’s knack for arranging put the finishing touches on this 43-minutes that sounds like a greatest hits collection.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The band did a video themselves in their studio “on the cheap.” Next step is a big production video.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Joy wrote a happy, feel-good record for a troubled world. With guest appearances from many of New York’s best players and singers, here it is!</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Available on HyperspaceRecords.com, Spotify and Apple Music</b><br/></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>For more information:</b><span> </span><a href="http://www.hyperspacerecords.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.hyperspacerecords.com</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Press inquiries:</b><span> </span>Glass Onyon PR, PH: 1-828-350-8158 (US),<span> </span><a href="mailto:glassonyonpr@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">glassonyonpr@gmail.com</a> </font></div> Dark Ethereal Rock Masters JAY ASTON’S GENE LOVES JEZEBEL Complete Their Comeback With New Lyric Video From Their Recently Released Album, Announce Massive US Tour With THE ALARM & BELOUIS SOME!tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-02-16:6060463:Topic:3304472024-02-16T14:12:19.533ZWilliam Jameshttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/WilliamJames
<div><img alt="Gene Loves Jezebel - X - Love Death Sorrow med res.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" height="461" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=8cd9de3ba9&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-7262509161131851698&th=18dae2db8e4237fe&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ-7ZN2bMoGVsCeeRtSr8KIGfVuYRIax2TfnPlbmU69F7t88YW8A8fOzwJ36tyl3RCcrwxTlz5trDa6QOvnNLdRUNoAFKppuyFqqhKbMsI6SPkOjvg13q6bhAlE&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lsluegmp0" width="461"></img></div>
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<div dir=""><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Dark Ethereal Rock Masters JAY ASTON’S GENE LOVES JEZEBEL Complete Their Comeback With New Lyric Video From Their Recently Released Album, Announce Massive US Tour With THE ALARM & BELOUIS SOME!</font></b></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Los Angeles, CA – Jay Aston, the driving force behind the indomitable, critically acclaimed rock outfit Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel, has once again summoned the essence of the group’s iconic sound with their latest studio album,<span> </span><i>X - Love Death Sorrow</i>. Released across all formats on December 1, the album represents a culmination of the band's collective artistry. With the steadfast collaboration of esteemed guitarist James Stevenson (renowned for his work with The Alarm, Gen X, The Cult) and seasoned bassist Peter Rizzo, along with the return of acclaimed producer Peter Walsh, known for his instrumental role in crafting the band's classic '80s albums,<span> </span><i>X - Love Death Sorrow</i><span> </span>delivers a compelling blend of original compositions and captivating cover songs. This latest offering stands as a testament to the band's enduring legacy and serves as one of the most formidable additions to their extensive discography.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">One of the most popular tracks on<i><span> </span>X</i>, “Serpent Queen,” is also one of the album’s darkest and most haunting. An original written by Aston and Rizzo, “Serpent Queen” draws inspiration from ancient depictions of dangerously enchanting females with such beguiling beauty that it threatens the very life of the unfortunate beholder. Appropriately, the band is releasing a lyric video for the track today, the day after Valentine’s Day, offering a bit of a contrast to the rosy depiction of love celebrated on that day. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Watch the video:</b><span> </span><a href="https://youtu.be/u1aHEnwzNTo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/u1aHEnwzNTo</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">But that's not all! Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel is thrilled to reveal a major announcement: they will be embarking on a cross-country US tour alongside The Alarm and Belouis Some, set to kick off in May. This highly anticipated tour promises to be a must-see event for fans of both bands, offering a unique opportunity to experience their electrifying live performances in venues across the nation.<span> </span><b>See below for ticket information or go to See<span> </span><a href="https://genelovesjezebel.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://genelovesjezebel.co.uk/</a><span> </span>or<span> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGeneLovesJezebel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGeneLovesJezebel</a>:</b></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 01 2024 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues<span> </span><a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/the-alarm-live-today-new-orleans-louisiana-05-01-2024/event/1B006031B60432A3?disable-widget=true&_ga=2.13817655.1215369261.1706814753-1042423971.1706814753" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a> </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 02 2024 - Austin, TX - Emo’s<span> </span><a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/the-alarm-with-jay-astons-gene-austin-texas-05-02-2024/event/3A006031C8373279" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 03 2024 - Houston, TX - House of Blues<span> </span><a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/the-alarm-houston-texas-05-03-2024/event/3A00603005634517?_ga=2.106526851.1215369261.1706814753-1042423971.1706814753" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 04 2024 - Ft. Worth, TX - Tannahill’s<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0C006030EF683EA4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 06 2024 - St. Louis MO - Delmar Hall<span> </span><a href="https://www.livenation.com/event/vv17bZbdGkT6MpEU/the-alarm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 07 2024 - Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads<span> </span><a href="https://tickets.knuckleheadskc.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=2192&a=1&src=default" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 08 2024 - Minneapolis, MN - Parkway Theater<span> </span><a href="https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/live-today-love-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 09 2024 - Chicago IL - Des Plaines Theatre</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 10 2024 - Detroit - Magic Bag<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketweb.com/event/magic-bag-presents-live-today-the-magic-bag-tickets/13426433?pl=magicbag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 12 2024 - Pittsburgh, PA - Jergel’s [Warrendale]<span> </span><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/79298248/live-today-tour-with-the-alarm-the-blow-monkeys-warrendale-jergels-rhythm-grille" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 13 2024 - Toronto, ON - El Mocambo<span> </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-today-love-tomorrow-2024-tour-tickets-803242659417" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 14 2024 - Buffalo, NY - Asbury Hall<span> </span><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/asburyhall/events/the-alarm-gene-loves-jezebel-and-belouis-some-92465" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 15 2024 - Cleveland, OH - Temple Live @ Masonic<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0500603004A24A65" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a><br/></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 16 2024 - Asbury Park, NJ - Asbury Lanes<span> </span><a href="https://www.axs.com/events/527333/the-alarm-tickets?skin=asburylanes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 17 2024 - Philadelphia, PA - Colonial Theater [Phoenixville)<span> </span><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/rsp-colonial/events/the-alarm-with-the-blow-monkeys-belouis-some-91954" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 18 2024 - Falls Church, VA - State Theater<span> </span><a href="https://thestatetheatre.freshtix.com/events/thealarm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a><br/></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 19 2024 - Richmond - The National<span> </span><a href="https://www.axs.com/events/526992/the-alarm-tickets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 22 2024 - Huntington, NY - Paramount<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006032AAF939AA?brand=paramountny&awtrc=true&_ga=2.69806995.2049122053.1707402492-31871150.1707402492" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 23 2024 - Pawling, NY - Daryl’s House **<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-alarm-plus-jay-astons-daryls-house-tickets/13469523?irgwc=1&clickid=z13wNdQGXxyPUIhVYmzLvXrTUkHwLZVUbRj93Y0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_253428&impradid=253428&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat253428&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_253428&utm_source=253428-Stereoboard&impradname=Stereoboard&utm_medium=affiliate&ircid=4272" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 24 2024 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza<span> </span><a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/event/00006032D4E95A69?utm_source=FB_Venue&utm_medium=OrganicSocial&utm_campaign=MOB_LN_IrvingPlaza&utm_term=Announce_EventsTab" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 25 2024 - Salisbury, MA - Blue Ocean Music Hall<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-alarm-gene-loves-jezebel-belouis-salisbury-massachusetts-05-25-2024/event/0100603237A8806A?irgwc=1&clickid=09qTrZQGkxyPUIhVYmzLvXrTUkHwLYSgbRj93Y0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_253428&impradid=253428&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat253428&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_253428&utm_source=253428-Stereoboard&impradname=Stereoboard&utm_medium=affiliate&ircid=4272" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 26 2024 - New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place<span> </span><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/71397853/the-alarm-jay-astons-gene-loves-jezebel-belouis-some-new-haven-toads-place-of-new-haven?viewFullSite=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 28 2024 - Northampton MA - Iron Horse</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 29 2024 - Boston MA - Brighton Music Hall<span> </span><a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/the-alarm-18-boston-massachusetts-05-29-2024/event/0100602C9D5E2693?_ga=2.216214550.1421310938.1707402560-930686899.1685900881" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 31 2024 - Cincinnati OH - Ludlow Garage<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1600604688E71337" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Order the CD/Vinyl:</b><span> </span><a href="https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=Love+Death+Sorrow&post_type=product" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=Love+Death+Sorrow&post_type=product</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Pre-order/pre-save the digital:</b><span> </span><a href="https://orcd.co/genelovesjezebel-xlovedeathsorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://orcd.co/genelovesjezebel-xlovedeathsorrow</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">1. The Man That Time Forgot</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">2. The Light Pours Out Of Me</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">3. Serpent Queen</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">4. Broken English</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">5. I Breathe Easy</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">6. A Girl Like You</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">7. The Foolish Young</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">8. In Between Days</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">9. Young Girl</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">10. You Can't Hurt Me Anymore</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">11. Lone Rider</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">12. Another Girl, Another Planet</font></div>
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</div> Renowned Guitar Player Steve ‘Deacon’ Hunter Finds His Voice On New Contemporary Blues Album “The Deacon Speaks”tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-02-13:6060463:Topic:3306452024-02-13T14:02:31.092ZWilliam Jameshttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/WilliamJames
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Renowned Guitar Player Steve ‘Deacon’ Hunter Finds His Voice On New Contemporary Blues Album “The Deacon Speaks”…</font></b></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Renowned Guitar Player Steve ‘Deacon’ Hunter Finds His Voice On New Contemporary Blues Album “The Deacon Speaks”</font></b></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">There’s something very liberating about reaching 75 and discovering a whole new way of being creative. That is what has happened to premier guitar player Steve ‘Deacon’ Hunter this year.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The last time Steve sang on any recording was back in 1977 when he released “Swept Away,” the song was called “Sea Sonata” and he was never really happy with it.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">But, after starting a new album at the beginning of 2023, he was working on an arrangement of “Back Door Man” when it crossed his mind that he could sing it, and that thought changed the direction of the whole album! </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“The Deacon Speaks” now has him singing on eight tracks plus two instrumentals. Consisting of five covers and five original compositions, this is a bluesy, moody, vibe drenched collection with Hunter’s voice exuding a pinch of Dr John mixed with Tom Waits. A voice that, like his guitar playing, has character, insight and experience. His playing continues to shine with tone, dynamics, skill and above all, space. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Don’t let Steve’s incredible history in Rock and Roll with Lou Reed, Alice Cooper and Peter Gabriel mislead you, his love of Blues, both Classic and Contemporary, is still running through his veins. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Back Door Man (Willie Dixon) 4.44</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Tiresome Blues (Steve Hunter) 5.07</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Independent Soul (Karen Hunter) 3.40</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The Ballad of John Henry Gates (Steve Hunter) 4.45</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Annabel’s Blues (Steve Hunter) 2.30</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Up from the Skies (Jimi Hendrix) 5.12</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Waiting on a Friend (Rolling Stones) 4.45</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Who is He and What is He to You (Bill Withers) 4.19</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">In a Lonely Place (Steve Hunter) 4.46</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>To purchase:</b> <a href="https://stevedeaconhunter.bandcamp.com/album/the-deacon-speaks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://stevedeaconhunter.bandcamp.com/album/the-deacon-speaks</a></font></div>
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</div> Prog Ensemble Circuline Releases Official Video For “Tempus Horribilis”tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-02-12:6060463:Topic:3304332024-02-12T14:00:14.425ZWilliam Jameshttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/WilliamJames
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Prog ensemble Circuline’s 2024 “C.O.R.E.” Virtual Tour began Friday, January 12th, 2024, and will consist of 57 events in 48 weeks, with Single releases, Lyric videos, Official videos, “Behind the Scenes” videos, and Livestream Q&A events where the band is able to connect with their fans around the world.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Says keyboardist Andrew Colyer, “With this international virtual tour, we have two goals: 1.) We want to get our music exposed to as many people as possible, to continue to grow our fan base worldwide. 2.) We want to deepen our relationships with the fans who are the most passionate. Releasing singles, lyric videos, and Official Videos accomplishes the first goal, and by doing these in-depth, ‘Behind the Scenes’ videos, we accomplish the second goal. Packaging everything together into a single 12-month celebration of the new album will hopefully capture more attention for future opportunities for live performing and touring, with this fantastic new lineup. For this first Official Video for “Tempus Horribilis” since it’s the lead single off the album, we really wanted to present ourselves in a new way, as a reinvigorated band, with new members and a new sound. We simply wanted people to see who we have evolved into. Producing this cinematic performance music video was the best thing that we could think of, so that fans, industry professionals, booking agents, and festival promoters could see us in a new light.”</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Tempus Horribilis” Official Video:<span> </span><a href="https://youtu.be/E1rQyWs3KyI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/E1rQyWs3KyI</a> </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Tempus Horribilis” Lyric Video:<span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEKcoiPXccQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEKcoiPXccQ</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Story Behind the Song” [Season 3, Episode 1]:<span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1XV8xPR9Ro" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1XV8xPR9Ro</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Says Andrew about the new video, “I had worked with Don Chaffin of DCity Productions twice before, with the progressive metal band Awaken. Don and his team are amazing, so I knew that they would do a great job of capturing our personalities, as well as the intensity of our music, and translate that with the editing into something cinematic that we could be proud of. We got the entire band here for a week in August 2023, and shot six Official Music Videos in five days! For this particular video, we chose to shoot outside in an industrial area, and it was super hot and sunny in the middle of the afternoon, and right when we were filming and sweating it out, a big storm appeared, with tons of wind and clouds, and we thought that nature was going to overtake us! Luckily it created a really dramatic background to go with the song and the music. The rest of the videos for this 2024 CORE Virtual Tour are being produced in other creative ways. We’ve had so much fun creating all of the videos for this Virtual Tour - we’ve been ‘on location; in train stations, on rivers, in parking lots, and on soundstage studios. This has been a lot of work, and a ton of fun! We hope the fans enjoy it. Please watch the videos, like, and comment! We want to hear from you - what do you think? If you like it, please share across your own social platforms. We hope to see you on the Livestream Q&A calls!”</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Six years in the making, Circuline’s new album “C.O.R.E.”, released on the Inner Nova Music label on Friday, September 20th, 2024, will be available as an album of eight tracks available in a gatefold digipak CD, with an eight-page booklet of lyrics and liner notes. The album explores themes in romantic relationships, surviving abuse, finding one’s own personal power, and the turbulent times in which we live. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Circuline has a new lineup, with new band members Shelby Logan Warne (Kyros) on bass and vocals, and Dave Bainbridge on guitars (Strawbs, IONA, Lifesigns). Guest Artist Joe Deninzon (Kansas, Stratospheerius) on electric violin. Keyboardist/vocalist Andrew Colyer (Robert Berry’s 3.2 Band, The Tubes), drummer Darin Brannon (Downing Grey, Surface Tension), and lead vocalist Natalie Brown (Evita, Rocky Horror Picture Show) complete the band’s lineup.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Number #1 in Portugal. Top 10 in Japan. Prog-Award Nominated. Global Music Award Winning. With sales in 23 countries, Circuline’s fan base is growing daily. The band has toured with Glass Hammer, repeatedly co-headlined the three-day Sonic Voyage Festival, and toured England opening for IO Earth. Circuline has performed at the International Rites of Spring festival (RoSfest), Philadelphia's Liberty Music Fest, Chicago’s Progtoberfest, New Jersey’s ProgStock, and England’s Harmonix Festival.</font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">CORE Virtual Tour Dates: </font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, February 9th - Song #1 - Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, February 16th - Song #1 - Behind the Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Sunday, February 18th - Song #1 - Livestream Q&A</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, February 23rd - Song #2 - Single Release</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, March 1st - Song #2 - Gear Behind the Music</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, March 8th - Song #2 - Lyric Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, March 15th - Song #2 - Story Behind the Song</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, March 22nd - Song #2 - Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, March 29th - Song #2 - Behind the Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Saturday, March 30th - Song #2 - Livestream Q&A (Sunday is Easter)</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, April 5th - Song #3 - Single Release</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, April 12th - Song #3 - Gear Behind the Music</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, April 19th - Song #3 - Lyric Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, April 26th - Song #3 - Story Behind the Song</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, May 3rd - Song #3 - Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, May 10th - Song #3 - Behind the Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Saturday, May 11th - Song #3 - Livestream Q&A (Sunday is Mother’s Day)</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, May 17th - Song #4 - Single Release</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, May 24th - Song #4 - Gear Behind the Music</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, May 31st - Song #4 - Lyric Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, June 7th - Song #4 - Story Behind the Song</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, June 14th - Song #4 - Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, June 21st - Song #4 - Behind the Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Sunday, June 23rd - Song #4 - Livestream Q&A</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, June 28th - Song #5 - Single Release</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, July 5th - Song #5 - Gear Behind the Music</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, July 12th - Song #5 - Lyric Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, July 19th - Song #5- Story Behind the Song</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, July 26th - Song #5 - Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, August 2nd - Song #5 - Behind the Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Sunday, August 4th - Song #5 - Livestream Q&A</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, August 9th - Song #6 - Single Release</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, August 16th - Song #6 - Gear Behind the Music</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, August 23rd - Song #6 - Lyric Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, August 30th - Song #6 - Story Behind the Song</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, September 6th - Song #6 - Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, September 13 - Song #6 - Behind the Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Sunday, September 15th - Song #6 - Livestream Q&A</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, September 20th - Album Release Day!</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, September 20th - Song #7 - Single Release</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Saturday, September 21st - Album Release Livestream</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, September 27th - Song #7 - Gear Behind the Music</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, October 4th - Song #7 - Lyric Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, October 11th - Song #7 - Story Behind the Song</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, October 18th - Song #7 - Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, October 25th - Song #7 - Behind the Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Sunday, October 27th - Song #7 - Livestream Q&A</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, November 1st - Song #8 - Single Release</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, November 8th - Song #8 - Gear Behind the Music</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, November 15th - Song #8 - Lyric Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, November 22nd - Song #8 - Story Behind the Song</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, November 29th - Song #8 - Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Friday, December 6th - Song #8 - Behind the Official Video</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Sunday, December 8th - Song #8 - Livestream Q&A</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>To purchase:</b><span> </span><a href="http://www.circulinecore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.CirculineCORE.com</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Website:<span> </span><a href="https://circulinemusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://circulinemusic.com/</a> </font></div>
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</div> Badfinger Legend Pete Ham’s Legacy Shines On With the Release of “Gwent Gardens”, February 23rd on Y&T Musictag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-02-09:6060463:Topic:3305312024-02-09T13:56:30.494ZWilliam Jameshttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/WilliamJames
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Nearly 50 years after his untimely passing at the age of 27,<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span><span class="il">Ham</span><span> </span>is still giving the world beautiful music.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The iconic singer and guitarist for the beloved Welsh/English band Badfinger was a prolific songwriter. Released as a limited-edition CD from Y&T Music, “Gwent Gardens” includes 18 newly discovered home demos, many of them songs that were never recorded or released by either Badfinger or the group’s earlier incarnation, The Iveys. The album will also be available on all streaming services. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Recorded between 1966 and 1972 with guitar or piano accompaniment, the songs on “Gwent Gardens” are remarkably tuneful blueprints for what might have been. Often double tracking his vocals,<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span>also overdubbed additional instruments onto the tracks, fleshing out his vision for what the final Iveys or Badfinger tracks would sound like.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The first act signed to the Beatles’ Apple Records label in 1968, Badfinger – through<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span><span class="il">Ham</span>’s songwriting brilliance – scored massive global hits with “Day After Day,” “No Matter What” and “Baby Blue.” Co-written by<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span>and his bandmate Tom Evans, “Without You” became an enduring classic, topping the charts in versions by Nilsson, Mariah Carey and others.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Among the many gems on “Gwent Gardens” is<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span>’s soulful solo demo for “Take it All,” which would become the opening track on Badfinger’s masterpiece, the 1971 “Straight Up,” produced by George Harrison and Todd Rundgren.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Produced with the blessing of the<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span><span class="il">Ham</span><span> </span>Estate, the “Gwent Gardens” project began with the late Dan Matovina, the musicologist and historian whose book “Without You” is regarded as the definitive Badfinger biography.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Matovina produced several albums of<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span><span class="il">Ham</span><span> </span>demos. Before his death in 2023, Matovina marveled to a close friend about the treasure trove of material still unreleased. “I can’t believe,” he said, “there are still so many great<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span><span class="il">Ham</span><span> </span>songs that no one has heard yet.” With the release of “Gwent Gardens,” those great songs referenced by Dan will now be a permanent part of<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span><span class="il">Ham</span>'s legacy.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">2023 also saw the release of a special<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span><span class="il">Ham</span><span> </span>tribute album, “Shine On – A Tribute to<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span><span class="il">Ham</span>.” The album featured 35 artists covering all of<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span>’s compositions recorded by Badfinger. Among the artists paying tribute to<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span><span> </span>are Shelby Lynne, Dan Baird, Melanie, Mary Lou Lord, Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby, Dennis Diken, Stan Lynch & The Speaker Wars, Amy Allison and many more. The album benefited the Southeast Florida branch of Mental Health America and is still available for a limited time. <br/></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>THE SONGS</b></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">1. The Day Begins</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">2. Let The Sun Shine Through</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">3. Love Will Be</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">4. I’m Only Human</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">5. Happy Song</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">6. I Miss You (original demo)</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">7.<span> </span><span class="il">Pete</span>’s Boogie</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">8. Little Mary</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">9. Take It All (original demo)</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">10. Think It Over</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">11. Scarlett Willow</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">12. Blodwyn (original demo)</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">13. Stick A Line In</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">14. Something On My Mind</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">15. I Can Be</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">16. Walk Out In The Rain (original demo) </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">17. Stop Waiting For The Sun To Shine</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">18. Tulip </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>To purchase: </b></font></div>
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</div> Zürich Rockers THE HILLBILLY MOON EXPLOSION Share New Single & Video Ahead Of Full Album Release!tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-02-03:6060463:Topic:3304182024-02-03T14:11:21.272ZWilliam Jameshttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/WilliamJames
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<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">Los Angeles, CA - With less than a week before the launch of their brand-new studio album,<span> </span><i>Back In Time</i>, one of Europe’s most buzzed about underground rock bands The Hillbilly Moon Explosion share one last single to give fans a taste of what’s in store on release day. “Sometimes Late At Night” is a propulsive track that deftly captures the spirit of the new album, crafting a compellingly dark surf-rock vibe with a heavy dose of gritty guitar riffs and an absolutely floor-stomping rhythmic backbeat that drives the verses. When the chorus hits, vocalist Emanuela Hutter’s distinctively powerful voice shines through and elevates the track from mere melodic rocker to an electrifying piece of punk-infused power! </font></div>
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<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">Bandmate Oliver Baroni shares high praise for Hutter’s performance on the track, saying “‘Sometimes Late At Night’ is one of those songs that could only be by Emanuela. Completely unencumbered by genre or expectations. And ultimately that is pure Rock’n’Roll. Where family trauma and punk and art collide.” </font></div>
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<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">Be sure to check out the thrilling video the band shot for the single that both enhances and expands the listening experience.</font></div>
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<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif"><b>Watch the video:</b> <a href="https://youtu.be/50D-S2jwids" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/50D-S2jwids</a></font></div>
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<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif"><i>Back In Time<span> </span></i>is THME’s tenth studio album and the first new album to be released through their new U.S. label partner, Cleopatra Records, a move that’s sure to bring legions of new fans into the band’s already burgeoning audience. The album finds the band’s creative duo, bassist Oliver Baroni and Hutter, flexing their artistic muscles and incorporating influences from ‘60s garage to surf-punk to psychobilly and beyond with a confidence and maturity that comes with 20+ years of playing. Look for the album to be available everywhere on CD, digital and vinyl starting February 9!</font></div>
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<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif"><b>Order the CD/vinyl:</b><span> </span><a href="https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=the+hillbilly+moon+explosion+back+in+time&post_type=product" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=the+hillbilly+moon+explosion+back+in+time&post_type=product</a></font></div>
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<div><b><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">TRACK LIST:</font></b></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">1. Sometimes Late At Night</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">2. Summerlove</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">3. Knocked Down</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">4. 1979</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">5. I Live In My Head</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">6. Sudden Ring</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">7. Jet Fuel Rock And Roll</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">8. Let's Go (Back In Time)</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">9. Nothing Takes The Place Of You</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">10. Always Just You</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">11. Death By My Side</font></div>
<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">12. Reno</font></div>
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<div><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">PH: 828-350-8158</font></div>
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</blockquote> British Prog Keyboardist Benjamin Croft To Release New Single “Wrestling With Plato” From Forthcoming Album “We Are Here To Help”tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-01-24:6060463:Topic:3303162024-01-24T16:26:07.020ZWilliam Jameshttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/WilliamJames
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Benjamin Croft is a British Prog keyboardist, music producer and songwriter. He will be releasing his new single “Wrestling With Plato” on February 2nd. The song features Lynsey Ward (Exploring Birdsong) on vocals and virtuoso drummer Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats). </font></div>
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<font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Wrestling with Plato” is a tragic love story told over the lifetime of two people. A song about elaborate excuses; in the case of our protagonists, these are far reaching…<br/></font>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">From a very young age, Benjamin developed a strong interest for music. At the age of 7, Benjamin began piano and trumpet lessons. “Around age 17, my life was forever changed after hearing the album ‘Close to the Edge’ by the band Yes. I quickly developed a love for progressive rock. Keyboard players such as Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson inspired me to practice for up to 8 hours a day,” says Croft.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">At 19, he won a scholarship at Leeds College of Music. After graduating, he completed several contracts on international cruise lines, travelling and performing. He lived and played in the US, and toured the world twice, working with artists as diverse as Belinda Carlisle, Leslie Garrett, The Temptations and The Platters. “One night I was playing country, the next musical theatre and then jazz or rock.”</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Benjamin relocated to London in 2012 and quickly began to make a name for himself. In 2018, he recorded for Beautiful South founder Dave Hemingway’s latest project ‘Sunbirds,’ and worked as a session musician, composer and arranger. He recently joined the progressive rock band The Gift. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">While keeping up with a busy schedule performing and recording, Benjamin started composing his own music and released his first album “10 Reasons To...” on 33Jazz Records in March 2019. 12 original compositions blending jazz fusion, classical and progressive rock. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">His second album, “Far and Distant Things,” was recorded throughout 2020 and released in the summer of 2021 on Ubuntu Music. It features some prestigious guest musicians such as Randy Brecker, Allen Vizzutti, Frank Gambale, Barry Finnerty, Mike Miller, and Chad Wackerman.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Both albums have been critically acclaimed in the UK, US and Europe.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Benjamin spent the last 2 years making his latest album, “We Are Here To Help,”. “It has been a great honour to record with legendary musicians including Simon Phillips, Marco Minnemann, Billy Sheehan, Stu Hamm, Jeff Scott Soto, Greg Howe, Mike Stern and Frank Gambale.”<br/></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“We Are Here To Help “ is an epic project with a heavier blend of progressive rock and metal, pushing further the boundaries of creativity, musical mastery and sonic excellence. The album also marks the launch of his record label "Galactic Receiver". It is due for release in 2024.<br/></font></div>
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<div><i><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Benjamin Croft is a force to be reckoned with, and I can’t wait to hear what he comes up with next.” – Sea of Tranquility</font></i></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Wrestling With Plato”</font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Produced, written and arranged by Benjamin Croft</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Lyrics by Marsha Swanson</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Lynsey Ward - Vocals</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Benjamin Croft - Keyboards</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Per Nilsson - Guitar</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Dave Marks - Bass Guitar, Additional Guitars and Percussion</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Marco Minnemann - Drums</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Recorded at:</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Engineer - Marcus Locock</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Greystoke Studio</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Engineer - Andy Whitmore</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Mixed by Stephen W Tayler at Millside, Real World Studios</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Mastered by Barry Grint At AIR Studios, London</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Art Direction, illustration and design by Hugh Syme</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Music video directed by Sam Chegini</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">A selection of analog keyboards have been used on this track including Yamaha CS-80, Roland Jupiter 8, Sequential Circuits Prophet 5, Oberheim ob-xa, Mellotron M4000, Hammond Organ and Steinway.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>To pre-order: </b><a href="https://orcd.co/wrestlingwithplato" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://orcd.co/wrestlingwithplato</a></font></div>
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</div> Folk Pop Icon MELANIE Takes Center Stage On A Timeless Live Albumtag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-01-24:6060463:Topic:3305092024-01-24T13:48:09.212ZWilliam Jameshttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/WilliamJames
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Los Angeles, CA - Melanie, the acclaimed folk pop icon whose performance at the historic Woodstock Festival in 1969 launched her career, continued to captivate audiences long after the counterculture revolution came and went. She’s released 25+ studio albums over the course of her multi-decade career alongside multiple compilations. But it’s always been her live performances that resonated the most with her audience. Now those fans have cause to celebrate as one of her best live recordings is set for release on both CD and, for the first time ever, vinyl!</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><i>One Night Only – The Eagle Mountain House</i><span> </span>is a mesmerizing live performance recorded in the intimate setting of the Eagle Mountain House club in Jackson, NH, in 1984. Much more than a simple concert recording, this release is a musical journey through Melanie's illustrious career, capturing her emotional depth and musical brilliance from her 1971 signature hit “Brand New Key” to her soulful cover of The Stones’ “Ruby Tuesday.” Plus, fans will be thrilled to hear her electrifying performance of the beloved “Lay Down (Candles In The Rain),” a song inspired by her Woodstock performance, that has been a staple of her live set throughout her career. The track is being made available to stream on all major platforms as both a preview of the full concert as well as a big “Thank You” to Melanie fans worldwide.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Stream the single:</b><span> </span><a href="https://orcd.co/melanie_laydown_candlesintherain" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://orcd.co/melanie_laydown_candlesintherain</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><i>One Night Only</i><span> </span>is set for release as a 2CD set and on digital February 16 with the 2LP vinyl version coming a few weeks later. Order your copy today and witness Melanie's enchanting live performance like never before!</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Order the CD/vinyl:</b><span> </span><a href="https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=melanie&post_type=product" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=melanie&post_type=product</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Pre-save/pre-order the digital:</b><span> </span><a href="https://orcd.co/melanie_onenightonly" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://orcd.co/melanie_onenightonly</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">DISC 1</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">1. Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">2. Didn't You Ever Love</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">3. It Don't Matter Now</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">4. Clock Strikes Twelve</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">5. Brand New Key</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">6. Lover's Lullaby</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">7. Damn Ol Apathy</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">8. Champagne Song</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">9. Groundhog Day</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">10. Cyclone</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">11. Boy Next Door</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">1. Psychotherapy</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">2. If You Don't Know You Love Me</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">3. Running After Love</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">4. Roadburn</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">5. Just Can't Do It</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">6. Just Can't Do It (Sing Along)</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">7. Mushroom Joke</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">8. Ruby Tuesday</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">9. Stand By Me</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">10. It's Not A Job</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">11. Beautiful People</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">12. Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)</font></div>
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