"Favorite Originals" by "Big" Al Traynor (Country Artist from Ontario, Canada)

"Favorite Originals" by "Big" Al Traynor is a collection of diverse country songs selected from the many works of this musical veteran. Big Al has a timeless voice all his own and his personality is certainly the catalyst for his sound. From boogie woogie to spoken word to patriotic pride, Big Al delivers. The arrangements behind him are all complementary, with familiar sounds presented in a fresh way. The recording nicely represents all aspects of the sound equally, and each song is well polished. If you like a little boogie woogie, check out the opener "Barnyard Boogie". Its quirky lyrics and Surf/Doo-Wop flair satisfies foot tapping adults as well as fun hungry kids. "The Old D 18" is a touching little spoken word story based on a musicians love affair with instruments. Look for a great intimacy in the vocals on this one. "Funny Thing About Pride" wraps things up with a "down home" arrangement and another fun story. If you enjoy spoken word and country music, you'll enjoy this CD.

-William
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"11:11 Make A Wish" by Eric Stever (Rock/Instrumental artist from Canada)

"11:11 Make A Wish" by Eric Stever is an instrumental progressive rock album brought to you by a talented and versatile guitarist. Simply put, Eric wails. His sound is fiery, and his tone is one of the best we've heard. Aside from rocking you, Stever succeeds in giving you a taste of many of his influences. Don't try to predict what is coming next because it's not going to happen. It is also refreshing to hear an instrumental artist who has a great sense of musical mood to compliment their raw ability. The quality of production is very good and the band behind Eric really compliments him well. Highlights include "The Flu," with a killer lick, fat beat, rolling bass line and overall guitar awesomeness. "Guthrie" features some of Eric's best soloing and is backed by some quirky jazz elements. "Broken Angel " closes things out and will take you back to the classic metal days. Fans of instrumental music with electrying electric guitars will enjoy this collection.

-William
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"Hollywood Ending" by Frankie Whyte and the Dead Idols (Rock Artist from Ontario, Canada)

"Hollywood Ending" by Frankie Whyte and the Dead Idols is pure angst ridden rock n' roll. There is no shortage of attitude with this very live-sounding EP. You feel as though you are in the in the front row at a sweaty, energetic rock show. Stunning electric guitar riffs, driving rhythms and gritty female vocals fuse to produce a very memorable sound. Furthermore, the song-writing on this album is very refined, making every one of these songs radio-ready. With highly melodic, soaring choruses, this band has managed to produce a collection laden with rock anthems. Favorites include the title track, "Hollywood Ending," with a KISS-esque guitar riff exploding out of the speakers. "Home" fills your ears with lovely noise and has a great fist-pumping rhythm. Moreover, "Who Your Friends Are" features a great vocal performance and a pleasant pop sensibility. If you enjoy rock with an edgy attitude, this CD is definitely worth a listen.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Not Just Ragtime" by Ross MacLachlan (Jazz Artist from Ontario, Canada)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Ross MacLachlan with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Not Just Ragtime"

 

Get ready to boogie woogie to "Not Just Ragtime" by Ross MacLachlan. This album is packed full of foot tappin', smile enducing songs. Mr. MacLachlan is a veteran of Jazz festivals and venues around the world and his piano skills are superior. The album offers original tracks as well as a few classics. The musicianship and recording quality are very good. All together this album is a ton of fun. Highlights include "Kidd's Boogie," with its great horn arrangement and cool breakdown. "Possum and Taters" is the true classic as far as ragtime goes. "Let 'Em Jump" is down home and dirty with a nice deep rolling boogie bass line. If you like Scott Joplin, you will love this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

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"Will Work for Money" by Gregg Koval (Rock Artist from Ontario, Canada)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Gregg Koval with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Will Work for Money"

 

"Will Work for Money" by Gregg Koval is a fun collection of rock songs. Gregg's clever lyrical plays on words had us laughing throughout the CD. The combination of these clever lyrics and Gregg's knack for writing memorable choruses, will leave you with some repeatingly funny themes in your mind after listening to this CD - Go ahead, grab a handful and help yourself to these tracks. The music on the CD is solid as well, especially the guitar playing. "Knocked Up" was one of our favorites, with a catchy upbeat groove and a memorable chorus that had us cracking up. There's even some financial advise on the CD, with "Line of Credit." If you're looking to lighten up your day with some good tunes and good laughs, check out this CD. (Mature Themes).

-RadioIndy Reviewer Team

 

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"Pashtes" by Lenka Lichtenberg & Brian Katz (World Artist from Ontario, Canada)

RadioIndy is pleased to present  Lenka Lichtenberg & Brian Katz with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Pashtes"

 

"Pashtes" by Lenka Lichtenberg & Brian Katz is a tremendously creative and musically inspiring CD. The instrumentation on the CD is brilliant - Especially Brian Katz's acoustic guitar work. This professional musical accompaniment provides an effective backdrop for the tremendous vocal performances of Lenka, whose voice provides pitch-perfect vocals in a very smooth and soothing manner. The CD is filled with subtle details of intricate play between the vocals and instruments that demonstrate the care that went into this recording. The production and recording quality provide a crystal clear experience for the listener. "Zing a Gezang" is one of our favorite tracks, with its upbeat catchy tempo and tremendous acoustic guitar work. "Yo, Ikh Gloyb" has a more jazzy feel, with an intricate musical depth provided by countermelodies of a horn section. If you enjoy world music or hearing the works of musical virtuosos, this is a CD that is definitely worthy of your attention.

-RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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"Every Street Corner" by the Joel Lightman Band (Pop Artist from Ontario, Canada)

"Every Street Corner" by the Joel Lightman Band is an excellent, upbeat adult rock/pop album with a fresh and quirky sound. The band has a big full sound and tons of energy. The songs are all well written and filled with lots of melody and huge catchy choruses. The piano is a key instrument in this act as it serves as the catalyst for the arrangements and is the driving force of the sound. Think Ben Folds meets The Beatles. The songs are all radio ready and professionally produced. Highlights include the opener "Step it Up" with a rockin' piano progression, driving beat and all the qualities of a great single. "These Feelings" has a bit of a country vibe behind some nice piano work and features some well placed Beatles-esque changes. "My Sweetest Vice" hits hard with a pounding beat and persistent vocals. If you adult rock/pop music and bands such as Del Amitri, you'll enjoy this outstanding CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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