regal horns, and ethereal woodwinds meet pounding drums, the rhythmic drive of acoustic guitars and the raucous rumbling of electric bass and guitar in an album that is anchored by the 23 year-old singer/songwriter’s massive piano riffs. “For many of the tracks, we rented a Fazioli piano. This piano was 10’2’’; I believe it’s the longest piano in the world. We had to travel all through New York to find this sound… the kind of sound that can cut through 50 other tracks and still be an orchestra in its own right. The piano was the foundation and almost the symbol of what I wanted to achieve. I own many indie records and listen to them all the time – you know the ones that are very intimate and tasteful. I didn’t want tha...  (less)

been playing together for over two decades. This album, Christmas Strings, comes from the group's desire to break away from their traditional chamber music and showcase their elegance in a new light. Each track on this album is sure to dazzle the listener as the enchanting strings remind you of the twinkling snowflakes dancing outside your window.  (less)

recently recorded duet with Bobby Bare, "Cowboy Hats". Produced by Frizzell and released on his own Nashville American Records label, "Confidentially" features guest performances by Jimmy Fortune (of the Statler Brothers), John Cowan (New Grass Revival) and his first male/female duet in more than 10 years, the self-penned "Why Wasn't It Me". Joining him in this vocal pairing is the supremeyly talented Amy Clawson. The albums holds a particular treat for long-time Frizzell fans - a previously unreleased duet with Shelly West. This package contains a Bonus DVD which inclues interviews, a phot gallery, studio clips from the recording session and live perfomances featuring duets with Shelly West and Bobby Bare.  (less)

wind players occasionally join band members Matte Henderson (guitars and programming), Gregg Sulzer (drums) and Walter Strauss (guitars), who weave amongst Rinehart’s quirky-organic programming and multi-instrumental performances. This is a record where mandolas, accordions and oboes commune with subterranean grooves and aggressive guitar noise-scapes all disguised by songwriting that could almost be mistaken for pop.  Quirky, organic and loopy; intricate, cinematic and orchestrated; sensitive, aggressive and honest, this album leaves only a few musical corners unexplored.  Warning: moments of above-average chord count may cause disorientation.  It deserves mention that this new album by Andy Rinehart also serves as a mini gallery! for visual a...  (less)

You 13) Time (Strings Version) 14) Moan (Acoustic Live from FBR Studios) 15) Teasing to Please (Left Side, Strong Side) (Acoustic Live from FBR Studios) Bonus DVD Includes: In studio documentary, Karaoke, Acoustic Performances Live from FBR Studios and Exclusive Photo Gallery)  (less)

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of Regurgitator Ben recorded this solo album at his Studio Wow! in Sydney and Jonboyrock joined the melee to mix. Ben stands to attention, kicks the stand, revs the mic as Stephen Bourke and Marihuzkha Larenas shuffle their wares to the beat on the six string psych attack.  (less)