Music Review Referred by Grackle #MusicSubmit My Disaster from the Album All That Matters by #BMI #Louisville #KY #Indie #Piano #Rock #Traditional #Folk

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Grackle is a Louisville, KY 7-piece ensemble consisting of Steve Katsikas (Keys/Vocals), Jeff Gard (Drums/Percussion), Mike Lankford (Bass), Myra Kean (Violin, Sax, Flute), Travis Carlisle (Cello), Jennifer Lauletta (Vocals), and Josh Parker (Guitar).  The band released their third album, "All That Matters" on 11/23/2024 and has released two other albums to date.  They have played nearly 50 shows in the region.  Their style of music defies easy categorization, mainly due to the unique influence of the featured string players, extended compositions, and obvious chemistry of the players.

In a world where music is categorized, sub-categorized, and compared to current and past music, Grackle is an enigma.  Elements of indie piano-rock fuse with classical, progressive rock, jazz, folk, and acoustic rock in unexpected ways.  The Louisville, KY based band has been evolving since 2015, releasing their 3rd album, "All That Matters" in 2024.  The 7-piece band features electric violin and electric cello, adding classicial flourishes, droney soundscapes, and ferocious sawing interludes to a band that is determined to be its own thing.  Lyrically, the band's vocalist, Steve Katsikas finds inspiration in politics, conflict, peace, and loss, delivering plaintive ballads, angular anthems, and haunting missives.  A work always in progress, Grackle continues to fly in irregular and interesting patterns, always in search of what is lost and what is found again.

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Music Review Referred by #MusicSubmit Last Christmas by JES #ASCAP #NewYork #NY #Pop #Holiday #Christmas #Electro #AdultContemporary

 

JES is a name synonymous with determination, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to her craft. Hailing from New York City, this chart-topping, award-winning artist has carved out a remarkable career as a world-renowned singer, songwriter, and producer. Her soulful approach to alternative pop and electronic music has earned her accolades and recognition across the globe.

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JES's journey in music is nothing short of extraordinary. With a career highlighted by awards from the prestigious International Dance Music Awards (Miami) and the International Songwriting Competition (Nashville), as well as three Grammy nominations, most recently in 2015 for her song "Hold On," JES has consistently pushed the boundaries since her breakthrough came with the legendary release of "As The Rush Comes" with Motorcycle. This track redefined electronic music and set the stage for her continued success.

Beyond her solo work, JES has collaborated with some of the biggest names in electronic music, including Tiesto, Kaskade, and BT, crafting hits that have resonated with audiences worldwide. Her global tours have spanned six continents, featuring landmark performances at major international events such as the Beijing Summer Olympics. JES's influence on the industry is further solidified by her songs topping the Billboard Most Played Songs of the Decade chart.

Music Review Referred by #MusicSubmit New Holiday Standards by Heywood Banks #ASCAP #Howell #Holiday #Christmas #Comedy

 

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Been performing,writing songs,playing guitar,doing comedy for a long time. Frequent guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom show. Bunch of songs on youtube and tiktok, 8 albums of songs. Heywoodbanks.com

Music Review Referred by #MusicSubmit Santa Baby by Rhio #NewYork #NY #Christmas

 

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Rhio is a singer, actress and author, as well as an investigative reporter in the area of health. Rhio is of Hungarian-Cuban descent, raised in the US, but completely fluent in Spanish. She has appeared on many radio and television shows as a singer, as well as nightclubs through out the US. She has a very individual sound, and enjoys singing a variety of musical styles. She has been featured as a singer on many Radio and Television jingles. Rhio’s fan base is growing every day. Her new CD "A Rhio Good Thing" was released in 2018.

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Music Review Referred by #MusicSubmit A want or a need by George A Santino #LasVegas #NV #SwingJazz #Jazz #Swing

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George A. Santino is a Seattle-area singer, writer and motivational speaker who is making the most of his second career by embracing his passion for performing and storytelling. Recently retired from a fulfilling career at Microsoft, George has left the rat race for the Rat Pack. Recently recording two new albums “Come Fly with Me,” a collection of crooner classics in George’s own unique style and The Magic Of Christmas a collection of all the old holiday favorites with a new modern vibe. This holiday CD also includes his first original single which is also called The Magic Of Christmas.

Music Review Referred by #MusicSubmit In My Ride by B-Bless #ASCAP #Corona #Rap #EDM

 

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B-Bless is a 2x Emmy award winner and is co-signed by Snoop Dogg via featuring as the number one artist on Snoop's Underground Heat. If the movie " Coming to America" had a sequel, it would be based on this rapper's life.' 

B-Bless was born and raised in Queens,NY and is a son of an African King. Hence naming his albums with Royal titles. Being a son of a King, B-Bless had tough to shoes to fill and has always been trying to find his own identity. B-Bless wants to prove everyone wrong about his decision about marching to the beat of his own drum, because music lives in his spirit!

Music Review Referred by #MusicSubmit Peru by Andre Ward #ASCAP #Boston #MA #Jazz #RnB

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Born and raised in Chicago, Jazz sax great André Ward cites the Windy City’s long storied jazz and R&B scene as an inspiration for his music and career. “My favorite band will always be Earth Wind & Fire, founded by Maurice White – who came out of Chicago with his brother, Verdine” says Ward. “When they had the Phenix Horns and the departed Don Myrick on saxophone, that really motivated me to play the sax. I actually started out as a drummer then the trumpet until finally the alto sax – all thanks to an after school program that encouraged kids to learn to play musical instruments.”

André went on to Tennessee State University in Nashville, where he formed the quartet Act IV - which won a national contest sponsored by Budweiser to record a single “The Pulse”.  From there he attended the prestigious Berklee School of Music in Boston – a city where he remains to this day. “My goal was to earn my degree from Berklee, then move on to NYC for gigs and session work, “André explains. “However, what wound up happening is I was getting a lot of live music work, just in the Boston area alone! Plus, in 1990, fellow Berklee alum Lalah Hathaway invited me to be part of her touring band when she released her debut album on Virgin Records. This led to backing hit makers such as Will Downing, then Freddie Jackson for nine years – four of which as his touring band’s musical director.”

The time with Freddie Jackson resulted in André drawing attention from Hush Productions, with whom Jackson had his deal with Capitol Records. Ward - “Hush started a partnership with Morgan Creek Records, where I recorded my first solo single, ‘Everything I Do (I Do For You) – a remake of Bryan Adams’ #1 pop hit. My version was a smash on the smooth jazz charts but then Morgan Creek was shut down soon after. So for the next few years I became a music educator in the Boston public school system. Fast-forward, I was offered a deal from the Huggins brothers (Charles and Beau).”

Ward’s releases  “Feelin’ You”, “Steppin’ Up” and “Crystal City” were all Top 10 Contemporary Jazz Albums with “Caution” going to #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts. “AFRICA RISING” will soon be joining the ranks.  André pays tribute to the sound of Earth Wind & Fire with the tune “Secret Place” (with Chantel Hampton on vocals) and tips his hat to fellow Chicagoans the Emotions with his take on their classic “Don’t Ask My Neighbors”. With the single, “Casualty Of Love” with singer/songwriter K’Jon – “That track is about the benefits of love and how it makes life better...puts a positive spin on being a prisoner of love. The latest single from the “AFRICA RISING” release is a remake of Sade’s “Kiss of Life” As to why taking on that 90’s classic – “Who doesn’t love Sade! Her catalog is full of wonderful gems and I wanted to give the song my own spin.”

André is looking forward to creating more great music and touring in the near future.

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