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Now, Eric has welcomed the much anticipated 3rd full-length record, 'Dang Fool,' which is available on all music platforms.
Eric says he sees 'Dang Fool,' as the final chapter of a three-chapter journey. “The first chapter being my first record, 'Do, Baby.,' and the second being my next release, 'Where You Born At?' It really wasn’t planned or intended to be that way but it has evolved to be the coda on this part of my creative and emotional journey that, for some reason, I needed to communicate.”
'Dang Fool' is a retrospective look at an emotional journey that suggests that it is time to stop looking in the rearview mirror and it is time to start looking forward. "A good representation of this is that although I’ve never recorded a cover on any of my records but I felt that recording my own interpretation of The Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows'' as the last song on this record was an apropos way to finish out this release since the title, alone, suggests hope, mystery and potential," he says.
Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1PbwbI6jJ5jAhWuzUgIopc?si=te7WmnMkSSqXscuh57dw1Q
In 2022 alone, Eric was named a Finalist by the WAMMIE AWARDS for Best Folk Artist, Best Folk Album, Best Folk Song, and Best Pop Song. Roots Music Report listed both of Eric’s releases, 'Do, Baby.' and 'Where You Born At?' as their National TOP CONTEMPORARY FOLK ALBUM CHART's Best of 2021.
Eric has performed live and recorded with many talented artists, including, but not limited to, Ron Holloway (Warren Haynes, Dizzy Gillespie, The Allman Brothers, Sonny Rollins, Tedeschi/Trucks), Lenny Castro (Adele, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Maroon 5, Stevie Wonder), and Allison Russell (Birds of Chicago, Our Native Daughters).
Eric has been named Blue411's Drum Thumper “Jimi” Award winner, been nominated for multiple WAMMIE awards, inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, #1 on Blues411's charts multiple times and was featured in Modern Drummer for his approach and perspective in their “Drummer Blogs.”
Eric is a Soul Stew Records recording artist and endorses: SonoTone Premium Guitar & Bass Strings, Canopus Drums, Soultone Cymbals, Tycoon Percussion, The Grombal-Cymbal Accessories, CymbalChief, BEATO Bags and Ahead Drumsticks and is a DrumART showcased artist
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The pop rock album is loaded with fun, hooky songs, as well as lovely ballads, all featuring their trademark witty and intelligent lyrics, making Puppets of Castro stand out amongst the rest. The song "Thank You At The Grammys" from 'Nude Descending an Elevator' is a tight, hilarious rocker, sounding like an amped up Joe Walsh meets The Violent Femmes.
Lorand says "the song was written during a diet Mtn. Dew binge while driving, wildly scribbling notes on a clipboard, while steering with my knees, to the horror of nearby drivers."
The band features the songs of singer/songwriter Andrew Lorand, with guest vocals by Darryl Purpose.
Watch the video for "Thank You At the Grammys" here:
https://youtu.be/ELB9hHsew_0
Find Puppets of Castro:
Bandcamp: https://puppetsofcastro.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuppetsOfCastro
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@puppetsofcastro
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tzWBACMHZFWZVXEssAQfx
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This catchy pop rock alt rock song is a story about one woman's morals and how they change over time according to her life experiences.
With wistful guitar and lyrics, “Honey from the Hive” develops out into a more embellished rock song, electric guitar twangs and percussion and the occasional minor note highlights the emotions she is feeling.
“Little by little she has allowed herself to loosen the protective moorings that had been keeping her actions and her value system intact and anchored to one another, until she is horrified to find herself well into “enemy territory”, Shares Janice …
“She was not a captive victim, but a willing passenger on a vessel she helped to navigate! When she finally awakens and recognizes just how costly the ticket for her “pleasure cruise” is proving to be, she jumps ship, taking responsibility for her part in the fiasco, and admonishes her partner in crime to do the same.”
The Dorons have just released their brand new album 'The Doronic Verses.' This 4 piece band hail from Providence, Rhode Island and carry a funky style of alternative rock.
The Dorons are a family too! Dad Norman on lead guitar, mom on the drums and brothers Aryeh and Yosef on bass and lead vocals and guitar. It all began when, one day, Aryeh Rosenfield was a music major in college and he decided to perform with the rest of his family for a senior recital.
Parents Norman Rosenfield and Janice Kaidan were retired musicians who had played in many different bands throughout the 1980´s and 1990´s, and had been part of the Boston music scene. Rehearsing for months in advance of the recital, the family group really took off and the band The Dorons were formed!
Their album 'The Doronic Verses' is full of contemporary folk songs, alternative rock. With sensitive and thoughtful lyrics, melodic guitar verses and a strong acoustic folk sound as its foundation, The Dorons have crafted an album of 11 songs in true musical style.
Stay current with The Dorons
Website: http://www.thedorons.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedorons_band/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nailsouprecords
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nailsouprecords
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMwcTzZOX65yAFlcqZ-n8vw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZbzHTWxrG2tutOOCb0Tu3?si=hbPBqufTTquCRsaoT38DcA
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The story follows a young prince who visits lots of different planets including Planet Earth, and addresses themes such as friendship, love and loss.
Lam´s newest musical foray displays his unique style of folk-pop with uplifting tracks that take the listener on a sweet journey. With folk instrumentation and lyrics that tell the story of each character of the book; one song for each character, in fact.
Chet Lam is a veteran Hong Kong singer songwriter, having both produced best selling singles as well as being a well known television presenter in his home country. Lam now resides in Dublin, Ireland where he continues to write and produce his eclectic music:
“I wrote these songs from the perspective of each character. The Little Prince is a romantic, of course, The Fox is simply a drama queen, The Rose is spoiled, The Ghosts are actually everyday people, The Snake is innocent … all characters coming together will be a life lived to the fullest.”
Lam´s vocals remind the listener of such artists as Simon and Garfunkel, and James Taylor. He explores themes of longing, of belonging and life, love and loss in much of his work. Having been born and raised in Hong Kong, now based in Ireland, he has experienced firsthand the challenge of feeling where “home” is and where one truly belongs.
These themes are prominent in this new album, and with Lam´s Asian fusion pop it is sure to charm his existing audience as well as new fans.
Stay current with Chet Lam´s music on his website: http://www.chetlam.com
And social media channels:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chetlam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chetlam/
Stream his music:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiznIklBjCQ_kJ2ER2odkkQ?app=desktop
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chetlamhk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eE5MIp5hONB0TxIJS5H48?si=NoRX1u0ERrmzfq5KhFq1TQ more
Upon awaking, he wrote it down and "Destiny Road" was born, but never released it. The song, from the band's debut album 'Destiny Road' was put to the side after the band experienced several personal difficulties and problems. But now, the band is back and ready to share this truly magnificent rock single.
"Destiny Road" is about destiny. After Gary wrote the song, he moved from California to Park City, Utah in 1998. In 2003, one of his ski racing students had a very bad crash and he was first on the scene to triage her injuries. Over a short time we developed feelings for each other. Shortly after that, Gary had his own accident in which he fractured his neck and had a concussion. He went into surgery to fuse his vertebrae together and when he woke up, his current wife was by his side.
They got married, but a funny thing happened. "It turns out that as a child up until she moved to Utah to attend college she, with her parents, traveled all over the world. She lived in Saudi Arabia from around 7 years old until she would attend Prep-school in the US," shares Gary. "So there was my world traveler and true to my dream she was and is the love of my life. The dream: every bit of it came to be."
The overall message rings throughout the song, that your own destiny is right around the corner. Everything happens for a reason.
Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/78sHlhBAyJzMNqUIIv2GTd?si=147816fba58b4c76
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