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JANUARY 25,
2012
ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE HARD DRiViNG SOUND OF WiNCHESTER REBELS AND THEiR DEBUT CD THREE SHEETS TO THE WiND 
JANUARY
25, 2012 - WINCHESTER REBELS were formed in August of 2009 in
the unlikely musical hotbed of Santa Barbara, California. NICK HUNT
(frontman/singer from well-regarded local band THE AWAKEND) had the
idea of assembling a group whose sound would echo some of the great
hard rock bands from the ‘90s, while encompassing an original sound all
their own. While at a studio in Isla Vista, HUNT came upon NICK
FITZGERALD - like himself a member of a
popular local band (in this instance, BATTLESHIP GREY), who was also
looking to expand his musical horizons. A phone call by FITZGERALD to
Santa Ynez Valley childhood friend JAMES LONGORIA (guitar; formerly of
the group GIANT SQUID SHOW) and BARRY CARTER (drummer; ex-FIFTY CENTS
SHORT) completed this new and exciting ensemble.They chose to name the
band WINCHESTER REBELS after a similarly-named canyon road in Goleta
that shoots straight up into the beautiful California foothills. Fast
forward a year into the project, WINCHESTER REBELS has played some
great shows in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. One being most epic was
playing for The Red Bull Grand Prix on Catalina Island. In the midst of
assembling an ever-growing following, original member JOHN LIVERGOOD
reluctantly exited the ‘band due to family commitments. A true friend
to the end, LIVERGOOD quickly replaced himself in the WINCHESTER REBELS
with JESSE BURRILL, (ex-WOODPECKERS FROM MARS). As a result, the band
barely missed a beat, with the aforementioned lineup intact to the
present day. On their debut album “THREE SHEETS TO THE WIND,”
WINCHESTER REBELS' sound has been favorably compared with influential
‘90’s-era bands ALICE IN CHAINS, DANZIG, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and
others. The guitars are heavy and the drums are hard-hitting, the
vocals on WR tunes such as “PRIVATE ANGEL,” “DOWN,” “LOADED GUN” and
“FLYING” inspire and carry the melodic sound of a band that demands to
be heard. WINCHESTER REBELS are a band on the rise whose time to shine
is rapidly approaching. It’s not a matter of if for these guys - but
when.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 23, 2012 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE ELECTRiFYiNG SOUND OF RiVETHEAD AND THEiR LATEST CD DOOMSDAY FOR OPTiMiSM 
JANUARY
23, 2012 - RIVETHEAD
has played on bills with DROWNING POOL, MUSHROOMHEAD, SALIVA,
CROSSFADE, POWERMAN 5000, BLACK STONE CHERRY, BILE, A DOZEN FURIES,
TRIVIUM, THE BURDEN BROTHERS, PSYCHOSTICK, GREEN JELLY, NASHVILLE
PUSSY, SILVERTIDE, EARSHOT, DIVIDE THE DAY and more. The band received
regular airplay on Sirius/XM OCTANE (formerly XM SQUIZZ), THE LEX and
TERRY MORNING SHOW NETWORK, RADIO 81X and a plethora of other places
that are ALLOWED to play good music. RIVETHEAD's music has been played
by the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines center for several years,
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC's "TOOLS OF THE TRADE", "BAD GIRLS CLUB" on OXYGEN,
"GENE SIMMON'S FAMILY JEWELS" on A&E and the TLC reality show,
"THE BUSEY BUNCH", which featured our good friends at PCW Wrestling.
2009 brought the release of the album, "ZERO GRAVITY" and the cover
album, "ALL YOUR COVERS BELONG TO US". Lion's Gate Films used
RIVETHEAD's "TIME BOMB" heavily during a great fight scene in the movie
"UNRIVALED" . Now , the band is on the verge of releaseing their latest
offering DOOMSDAY FOR OPTIMISM - arguably the band's strongest release
to
date with such electrifying rockers as SUPER ZERO,
VAMPIRE and the explosive title track.TO LiSTEN TO
THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 18, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE AGGRESSiVE TWANG OF THE PORTER DRAW AND THEiR LATEST RELEASE CALiFORNiA WiDOW 
JANUARY
18, 2012 - Albuquerque's THE PORTER DRAW is an
aggressive Americana band, with their roots firmly planted in
bluegrass, country, and punk alike. Combining traditional American
music with punk energy and attitude, they pull the whole thing together
with excellent songwriting and tight harmonies for a unique sound. The
band has earned a reputation for providing a whiskey-soaked soundtrack
for the rowdy crowds at bars and brew pubs all over thes Southwest.
Their second-full length, CALIFORNIA WIDOW,
showcases the band's growth with an expanded line-up and a greater
focus on the alt-country portion of their sound. The band recorded the
album at FROGVILLE STUDIOS in Santa Fe, with the help of BILL PALMER,
who engineered, mixed, and mastered it. In their
time together, THE PORTER DRAW has played with some of the country's
front-runners in contemporary alt-country, psycho-billy, and second
generation bluegrass, including CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED, TUMBLEDOWN,
BLUE SKY GREEN GRASS, CADILLAC SKY, and the REVEREND HORTON HEAT, to
name a few. The band has been playing together officially since summer
of 2007, and released their debut, TROUBLE, in 2009,
influenced by an eclectic mix of STEVE EARLE, ROBERT EARL KEEN,
Appalachian mountain bluegrass, east coast hardcore and 1990's East Bay
melodic punk. THE PORTER DRAW is: BEN WOOD (banjo), RUSSELL JAMES PYLE
(guitar, vocals), JOSHUA GINGERICH (guitar, harmonica, vocals), DANDEE
FLEMING (bass), and JOEY GONZALES (drums, percussion). TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 18, 2012 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE MESMERiZiNG SOUND OF TROUBLE iN THE WiND AND THEiR DEBUT CD NO WORK DANCiNG  JANUARY 18, 2012 - A
lot of indie rock bands claim they’re doing home studio
recordings—but TROUBLE IN THE WIND takes the concept literally. The
group—which includes chief songwriter ROBBY GIRA (vocals, guitar),
TREVOR MULVEY (bass) multi-instrumentalist KYLE MERRIT and new
drummer LARRY DORAN—began the project in a conventional studio
setting in 2010. Unhappy with the outcome of the recordings, the
eclectic four piece used the unique acoustics of different rooms (and
even the attic!) to better capture the raw, organic energy of the
live shows throughout their home turf of San Diego County. The result
of these unique sessions recorded with very basic microphones and
recording equipment (and all while playing in the same room together)
is their infectious, self produced full length debut album NO WORK DANCING. When KYLE
joined GIRA, MULVEY and TROUBLE IN THE WIND’s founding
drummer, the band had recently evolved out of another popular local
group called CACTUS BOB, whose vibe was country/rock with Americana
influences. Although the guys still carry the original band’s
Americana/country influences, their sound has expanded across a wide
range of genres, including folk, classic rock and serenades. While
playing in their hometown of Carlsbad at places like the Boar Cross’n
and Henley’s Bar, the Tin Can Alehouse and Soda Bar in North Park,
clubs in Downtown San Diego and events like the Del Mar Fair, they’ve
blossomed into a multi-instrumental collective able to spin larger
than life, rich cinematic tales.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 17, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE METAL EDGE OF UNTiL CHAOS AND THEiR DEBUT EP TOGETHER WE RiSE 
JANUARY
17, 2012 - In kicking off our third week of THE 505 ROCKS, I'm starting
to notice that the show is finally beginning to take on a life of its
own. In the beginning, there was this big bad ass schedule that I swore
to adhere to just to make the sponsors happy but now, bands are coming
our way instead of vice versa. I was also thrilled that ROCKWIRED's
ranking on COMPETE.COM had shot up exponentially from the dismal
ranking the month prior. One of the bands to come our wayin the metal
band UNTIL CHAOS who have just released their debut EP TOGETHER WE
RISE. In the past three weeks, we've been hearing a lot from band
claiming to befastest rising band in the Southwest but UNTIL CHAOS seem
to have earned that title with their flawlessly executed debut CD and
electrifying live performances. All of their hard earned the band a
spot on last summers MAYHEM FEST 2011. TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 17, 2012 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
SiNGER SONGWRiTER RYAN DAViD ORR AND HiS LATEST RELEASE MORDRED THE QUARTER KNOWN 
JANUARY 17, 2012 - In
the legendary stories of King Arthur, Mordred is the son of KING ARTHUR
and his half sister, the dark love child born out of deceit
who returns to betray and kill his father. To well traveled, Arizona
based singer/songwriter RYAN DAVID ORR, MORDRED is the perfect
metaphor for the dark part of ourselves that can come back to harm us
if we ignore or set aside our deeper issues for another time. A
passionate fan of literature and poetry, the multi-talented performer
also believes we are only perhaps one quarter aware and in touch with
the patterns and processes that make us who we are. Combine these
notions around richly textured, provocative alternative rock songs
and a voice that one critic called “a cross between EDDIE VEDDER
and DAVE MATTHEWS” and you have ORR’s fourth full length album MORDRED THE QUARTER KNOWN. No
matter what style he has performed, Orr has built a sizeable audience
around the U.S. and has played at hundreds of different venues
ranging from Bar None in New York City and a church in White Plains,
NY to hundreds of spots throughout the Western States, from the
Seattle area to Oregon and down the Coast of California and out to
New Mexico. He’s been settled in Northern Arizona for the past six
years and plays regularly there when he is not on the road. Everyone
is clearly responding to what JOHN POPPER, Grammy winning frontman
for BLUES TRAVELER calls ORR’s “tender, powerful songwriting…RYAN
will take you right into the moment with him and connect his heart to
yours.” ORR says, “I love the live setting best, where I can
connect with people and experience those gratifying moments where a
particular song has touched them the way it was meant to do.” TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 16, 2012 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
SiNGER-SONGWRiTER MORGAN BRACY AND HER LATEST CD THE END OF CiNDERELLA 
JANUARY
16, 2012 - With its lush orchestration, expressive vocals, and
sophisticated songwriting, THE END OF CINDERELLA perfectly captures
singer-songwriter MORGAN BRACY's “organic pop” sound that has been
called “folk for modern ears” by MUSIC ROW MAGAZINE. Drawing
inspiration from major influences including JONI MITCHELL, PATTI
GRIFFIN, and MINDY SMITH (“Singer-songwriters who know how to tell a
story”), MORGAN BRACY takes familiar stories and makes them new again,
disassembling old-fashioned ideas and putting them back together in a
way she can accept. “I still think I’m on that journey to completely
stand on my own feet, to test everything by my heart to see if it rings
true to me,” Morgan says. END OF CINDERELLA’s lyric soundscapes follow
that journey from once upon a time to happily ever after, and back
again to reality—which, as it turns out, is infinitely more interesting.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 15, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE BLiSTERiNG SOUND OF KNUCKLEZ DEEP AND THEiR FORTHCOMiNG EP 
JANUARY
15, 2012 - The City of Albuquerque likes its metal to be heavy! Just
take a look at the list of shows that are coming to venues such as THE
LAUNCHPAD, SUNSHINE THEATER and HOOLIGANS. Because heavier acts are
proven to pack venue it is strange to me that you never see
much coverage of these acts in local publications such as WEEKLY ALIBI
and LOCAL IQ. KNUCKLEZ DEEP is one such band with a blistering,
menacing sound that can send a crowd into a fucking frenzy. Comprised
of IZIC (guitars), TONIO (drums), RICHARD (vocals) and KIKO (bass), the
band is onthe verge of releasing their brand new EP and are eager to
electrify audiences with their equally electrifying live set. TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 12, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE PROGRESSiVE TWANG OF DRASTiC ANDREW AND THEiR LATEST RELEASE SAVE THE MACHiNE 
JANUARY
12, 2012 - It's a sound that you can't quite put your finger on. Is it
roots? Is it Alt-Country? Is it Alt-Country trying to get all
progressive on
us? However the musical combination sits with you after hearing SAVE
THE MACHINE - the debut album of the Santa Fe-based band DRASTIC ANDREW
- you can be assured that such a project couldn't have been
hatched anywhere else but the City Different. Powered by
singer-songwriter ANDREW MACLAUCHLAN's elegant and expansive songcraft,
PLASTIC ANDREW is the latest act out of FROGVILLE STUDIOS that is
putting the Land of Entrapment on the map. TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 11, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE DELECTABLE FOLK HARMONiES OF ALBUQUERQUE BOYS CHOiR 
JANUARY
11, 2012 - What the hell is in a name? ALBUQUERQUE BOYS CHOIR ain't
another one of those oh-so precious choral groups to arise from the
popularity of GLEE doing spins on pop tunes. Instead, they are an all
female folk trio with some of the most mesmerizing harmonies this side
of the MCGARYGLE SISTERS. In a local music scen innundated with heavy
guitar riffs CHRISTY COOK, BETHANY DELAHUNT and STEF GRANER turn the
volume down to about '5' with a plaintive yet exquisite catalog of
music which includes such whimsical numbers as DON'T SIT UNDER THE
APPLE TREE, BIRDS WERE MEANT FOR THE SKY and SANDIA MOUNTAIN. TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 10, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE THE RAW SOUND OF MOTHER DEATH QUEEN AND A TASTE OF THEiR FORTHCOMiNG RELEASE 
JANUARY
10, 2012 - One of the hottest bands in the Duke City is a band without
a CD. MOTHER DEATH QUEEN are fast becoming the darling of the
Albuquerque music scene thanks to their raw, electrifying live
performances and an oh-so favorable write up in THE WEEKLY ALIBI. For
some, the notion of an all-girl brings about images of thse LILITH
FAIRdames of yore with lilting vocals and barely there guitar chords,
but MOTHER DEATH QUEEN are a band of women with a raw, STONES-y
approach to rock n roll with some of the same sunk that made the like
os LIZ PHAIR and PJ HARVEY the big deals that they are.
Comprised of ELLA (vocals & guitars), AMY
CLINKSCALES (guitars), ALEXIS ADAMS VILORIO (bass) and CARA TOLINO
(drums), MOTHER DEATH QUEEN boast the kind of rock n roll chops
that can break them out of the Land of Entrapment and onto
the mp3 players of listeners with an appreciation for all things raw
and rockin'. TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 9, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE DiViNE MUSiCAL MiSSiON OF GOZUR AND A SERiES OF PROMiSiNG SiNGLES 
JANUARY
9, 2012 - In kicking off our second week of THE 505 ROCKS, we came
across a band with a message that doesn't always resonate in the world
of rock n roll - bringing people closer to God. Comprised of AMANDA
GOZUR (vocals, guitars), STEVE WALTSTON (lead guitar), NELS MOE
(Guitars), JOHN HUMPTON (bass) and JARED MURPHY (drums), GOZUR is an
Albuquerqueband with a sound larger than Bernallilo County which is
largely due to the fact that the band has recorded a fine string of pop
rock gems at thelegendary BLACKBIRD STUDIOS in Nashville, Tennessee. In
a musical environment where rock rock is more about displaying a
cynical posture, GOZUR's spirited 'dam-the-torpedoes' approach to music
is truly refreshing. "In a worldthat says you're too young, too old,
too unqualified, too naive, we found that there's never anything wrong
with doing the right thing. We're given gifts to change the world and
make a difference and voices to speak for the voiceless, the weak, and
afraid." says AMANDA GOZUR "It's all about standing up for what you
believe in and what is right. We want this generation to 'Stand up,
Speak Out, and Be Loud' about who they are and what theybelieve in and
not let anyone silence the truth." TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 9, 2012 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE ETHEREAL SOUND OF DONNA DESTRi AND HER FORTHCOMiNG CD ELEMENT OF FiRE 
JANUARY
9, 2012 - A new year.
New music.
ETRANGERS MUSIQUE wants to move you, literally, to three new, seductive
dance tracks
featuring New York City music legend DONNA DESTRI and STEVEN JONES of
UK-based
ETRANGERS MUSiQUE.
The compelling and
sensual SOME OF YOUR TIME is the
first single release, and will soon be followed by the equally sexy and
addictive grooves FIRE and DILATED EYES – all written and produced
by STEVEN JONES, and given expression by way of DONNA DESTRI’s
distinct,
pitch-perfect vocals. An electrifying
collaboration, the pairing of Ms. DESTRI and Mr. JONES should come as
no
surprise to progressive music enthusiasts considering the cultural
cross-pollination that has occurred between New York and the UK for
decades. And
perhaps no other era is so strongly associated with the two
music-meccas than
that of the budding punk scene of the mid- to late ‘70s. Enter DONNA
DESTRI, a starry-eyed
Brooklyn gal who, along with brother and BLONDIE keyboardist JIMMY
DESTRI, hit
the edgy downtown scene with the simple dream to perform. That
ambition, along
with stunning good looks and innate talent, soon landed her on the now
legendary stages of CBGB and MAX'S KANSAS CITY. Of course, DESTRI
is no stranger to the recording studio, releasing not only her own
dance-chart
hit and BOWIE cover REBEL REBEL on
MAINMAN RECORDS (along with an award-winning video) in ’82, but also
contributing backing vocals to BLONDIE’s benchmark LP EAT
TO THE BEAT. But it is for her exceptional vocal
contributions
to Blondie’s phenomenally successful comeback album of ’99, NO EXIT, that DONNA is most proud – and
rightly so. Choir-like, her astounding voice rises and soars throughout
the
smash single MARIA, and her
classic,
girl-group harmonizing with DEBORAH HARRY on the inspired cover OUT IN THE STREETS is a standout. Says
DESTRI: “As
essential as all art forms are to the human experience, nothing
inspires us to
move and celebrate ourselves like music. Considering the turmoil and
confusion
we now see around the world on a daily basis, I think the opportunity
of escape
dance music has always offered is more vital than ever. And of course,
everyone
feels sexier on the dance floor! STEVEN JONES and ETRANGERS MUSIQUE
understand
that. The feeling of desire and the sense of longing-to-belong inherent
in
their music are totally in sync with the collective unconscious of
today. We’re
kindred souls.”TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 6, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE PRiMAL SOUND OF WHEN DARKNESS FALLS AND THE RE-RELEASE IF THEiR CD 'BLOODSTONE' 
JANUARY
6, 2012 - Acoma
Pueblo is home to one of the oldest
continuously inhabited villages in the US. Now it gives something to
carry the warrior spirit of the Native peoples to the world, the
all-Native American metal act known as WHEN DARKNESS FALLS. Six of
Acoma Pueblo’s sons were drawn together in October 2004 and first went
by the name Tormented Soul. PATRICK “BUCKY” VALLO on drums, ROLLIN'
“ROE” VALDO on guitar, and LARSON “DUTCH” VALDO on guitar were drawn
together and were the catalyst that would spawn When Darkness Falls.
They were soon joined by BRANDON “TURTLE” VALDO on vocals, LAWRENCE
“JAY” GARCIA on bass, and ZACHARY GARCIA on additional vocals. They
drew upon musical inspiration by playing covers from some of their
favorite bands like; Metallica, Pantera (RIP Brother Dime), OZZY, Rob
Zombie, Killswitch Engage, and others from this genre. The love for
music and live performances flowed within their group and inspired them
to write their own original material. . In 2008 When Darkness
Falls signed to an independent label MYSTERIA RECORDS and
released their acclaimed debut CD A NEW DEFENSE. It was a success and
the CD continues to sell well. Now the band has retruned with the
release of their latestt triumph BLOODSTONE. On JANUARY 3, 2012,
BLOODSTONE was re-released by UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP to over 500
markets, ensuring the bands reach beyond Indian Country. TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 5, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE EARNEST ROOTS ROCK OF SAViNG DAMSELS AND THEiR FORTHCOMiNG AS-YET-UNTiTLED CD 
JANUARY
5, 2012 - There is nothing like a little introspection to make a song
hit home for a listener. In the case of the Albuquerque roots band
SAVING DAMSELS, singer-songwriter JJ OTERO has provided his band with a
wide catalog of earnest - and at times humorous - tunes that speak to
life's moments both joyous and painful. The band's sound is a
raw concoction of down home roots rock, blues and country and was given
the ideal showcase on the band's 2010 debut release EMPTY ROOMS. Now
SAVING DAMSELS take their Native Soul Rock appraoch a step further on
their forthcoming as-yet-untitled sophomore release. OTERO proves
himself to be a songsmith that walks that line between pathos and humor
n the same vain as JOHN HIATT and his band of merymen - JOE PACHECO
(bass), PAX GARCIA (drums), CHUCK HAWLEY (lead guitar), DOUG BELLEN
(keyboards) - ain't no slouches either.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 4, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE PUNK POP ECSTACY OF STATiC REPLY AND THEiR LATEST EP WiLDCARD 
JANUARY
4, 2012 - We are only three shows into the run of THE 505 ROCKS and so
far stories about band members sticking it out through thick and thin
has been the underlying theme in our reportage thus far.
However, that is not to say that Albuquerque's own STATIC REPLY are
just your average garage band. Taking their que from the So
Cal power pop that rose to prominence in the decade before, STATIC
REPLY have released their debut EP WILDCARD - an irresistable slice of
power chord perfection. Produced by JOHN WALL and recorded at WALL OF
SOUND STUDIO, WILDCARD boasts that same frenetic punk pop energy that
earned GREEN DAY and BLINK 182 platinum sales. Having wond the NEW
MEXICO MUSIC AWARD for BEST PUNK SONG "SHE'S TOO RELIGIOUS FOR ME" and
the GORILLA PRODUCTIONS national battel fo teh bands competiton, moving
a million units may be the next logical step for this Duke City
band.TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 3, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE THUNDEROUS SOUND OF SUPERGiANT AND THEiR LATEST CD PiSTOL STAR 
JANUARY
3, 2012 - SUPERGIANT took the stage in 2005 with unparalleled
intensity, sound, and soul... producing live performances fitting of a
well seasoned outfit. Releasing a self titled debut EP after five
months as a group, followed by the epic 15 track journey "ANTARES" in
2008 both released independently...These hard rockers have enjoyed
tremendous success along the way playing with many of their favorite
artists including BECK, FU MANCHU,
WEEDEATER, BLUE CHEER, GOLGOL BORDELLO, and HEAVEN AND HELL to name a
few. Based in the beautiful Southwest this foursome is poised to take
over the heavy rock world with their blend of punk, rock, blues, and
heavy creamy riffs. After touring the US extensively over the years SG
has just released their third album entitled "PISTOL STAR". This hot
and heavy 7 track galactic experience is sure to leave even the most
cynical of humans satisfied. SuperGiant with hard work, love of music,
and talent, has earned the right to be considered one of the best live
rock and roll bands in this Galaxy.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 2, 2012  ROCKWiRED ANNOUNCES
NOMiNEESFOR ARTiST OF THE MONTH!!! POLLS CLOSE FRiDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012!!! VOTE NOW!!! JANUARY 2,
2012 -
ROCKWIRED
MEDIA is kicking off another ROCKWIRED ARTIST OF THE MONTH campaign.
Every month, seven artists who have been featured on ROCKWIRED.COM and
our online radio show ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES will be nominated.
Listeners and fans of can vote by clicking their selection on an
eas-to-use electronic ballot. Polling will be provided by
MICROPOLL.COM. Voters
can only vote once per IP address. This
month's nominees include J.J. CROWNE, RiCHiE ONORI,
ENGLORIA, SHAUNA BURNS, SAL PIAMONTE, JANET LABELLE and ALASTAIR GREENE. The
polls will close on Friday, January 27, 2011 and the winner
will be announced on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
The winner will be highlighted in a special edition of
ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES which will stream continously through
ROCKWIRED.COM's index page and additional exposure on future editions
of ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES and all ROCKWIRED related press releases.
TO
CAST YOUR VOTE CLiCK HERE!!!
JANUARY 2, 2012 THE 505 ROCKS PRESENTS:
THE THUNDEROUS SOUND OF FiVE MiNUTE SiN AND THEiR FORTHCOMiNG CD AMUSE 
JANUARY
2, 2012 - FIVE MINUTE SIN will be celebrating the release of their new
album, AMUSE. The album marks thirteen years on the Albuquerque music
scene, and six since their debut Without was released. FIVE MINUTE SIN
recorded the album at singer and guitarist JESSE KORMAN's ELEPHONIC
STUDIOS, with KORMAN producing the release and Jason Wolf engineering.
AMUSE is a conceptual album, playing on opposites and exploring the
dichotomous nature of human experience. Musically, the band has
departed somewhat from their previous albums, this time blending
classic rock, grunge, heavy alternative and stoner rock in a somewhat
less defined amalgam. The band also incorporated organ and string
arrangements on select songs. The band will release the entire album
for free download on January 7th, with a limited number of physical
copies available for sale. Formed in 1999, FIVE MINUTE SIN has become a
staple on the local Albuquerque rock scene over the past thirteen
years. A far cry from their early days, when the members were so young
that they had to sneak into venues to play gigs, the band has since
shared the stage with names national acts such as NEBULA, RADIO MOSCOW,
and AGENT ORANGE, as well as playing VIP after-parties for NINE INCH
NAILS, ALICE IN CHAINS, and JANE'S ADDICTION. After five years cutting
their teeth, the band became regulars on stage at many of Albuquerque's
venues, and were voted BEST/NEW EMERGING BAND by WEEKLY ALIBI readers
in 2006, the same year they released their debut album. While they
began work on a follow-up release in 2008, they eventually scrapped the
whole thing, unhappy with the direction it was taking. FIVE MINUTE SIN
started fresh on work for their sophomore release when Korman designed
and built his ELEPHONIC RECORDING STUDIO. The band is: JESSE S. KORMAN
(guitar, keys, vocals), DAN WENZ (bass), and BART WENZ (drums).TO
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JANUARY 2, 2012  FOR iMMEDiATE RELEASE: HiLLBiLLY
VEGAS EMERGE
ViCTORiOUS
AS ROCKWiRED.COM's FiRST EVER ARTiST OF THE MONTH FOR 2012!!!  JANUARY
2, 2012 - The polls have closed for
ROCKWIRED.COM's
recent ARTIST OF
THE MONTH campaign. Voters from all over the U.S. made their vote count
and HILLBILLY VEGAS and their latest release RINGO MANOR are the first
ARTIST OF THE MONTH winners for 2012. In a
musical age where style and glitz are arguably more celebrated than
grit, the Oklahoma-based rockers have chosen to revel in the latter on
their 2011 release RINGO MANOR. The band's sound - a
combination of midwestern styled rock guitar riffs and the most down
home honky-tonk this side of the Mississippi - is bound to win over an
audience outside of the confines of Tornado Alley that likes their
roots rock down and dirty. "HILLBILLY VEGAS have that celebratory rock
soundthat is perfect for ringing in this New Year" says ROCKWIRED
founder BRIAN LUSH "You never know what a New Year is going to bring
musically until it's all over and HILLBILLY VEGAS and all of our Artist
of the Month winners of 2011 have been an asset to our website."TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 22, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE HEAVY SOUND OF ALASTAiR GREENE AND HiS NEW CD THROUGH THE RAiN 
DECEMBER
21, 2011 - Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter ALASTAIR
GREENE has been a
mainstay of the Southern California music scene for over 2 decades.
ALASTAIR was born April 18th, 1971 in Santa Barbara,
CA. He discovered music through his mother's piano
playing at home and whose record collection included classics by THE
BEATLES, STEVIE WONDER, and ELTON JOHN, while his father's tastes at
the time leaned toward BACH and BEETHOVEN. Alastair was inspired to
pursue music as a career by his grandfather, the late CHICO
ALVAREZ, who
played trumpet as a member of the STAN KENTON in the '40s and '50s.
Growing up, Alastair took piano lessons and played the saxophone before
discovering the guitar in High School. He received a scholarship to the
Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied for two years
before returning to southern California to begin playing with Blues and
Rock bands in the early ‘90s. Alastair is best known for his
blues-based, soulful, and melodic guitar playing (as well as one of a
rare-breed to play slide guitar), ALASTAIR can be heard on CDs by ALAN
PARSONS (2006
Grammy Nominated ‘A Valid Path’); AYNSLEY
DUNBAR (2008 SPV
Records release ‘Mutiny’); Blues singer, harmonica legend, and former
member of WAR, MITCH
KASHMAR (2005
‘Wake Up and Worry’ on Delta Groove Records), as well as French Blues
Guitarist FRANCK
GOLWASSER’s 2007
release ‘Bluju.’ ALASTAIR has put out 5 of his own CDs and has also
appeared on countless independent CD releases ranging from Blues to
Southern Rock. Alastair's song 'The Long Way Home' appeared in a 2007
episode of the TNT hit TV series 'Saving Grace'. The Hard Rock
CD 'THROUGH
THE RAIN' is
scheduled to be released in November 2011 on LeRoi Records following
the release of the single 'BY
THE WAY' which
features a guitar trade-off solo between Alastair and TY
TABOR from
King's X.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 21, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE HYPNOTiC SOUND OF ANNALiSE EMERiCK AND HER NEW E.P. STARRY-EYED 
DECEMBER
21, 2011 - On
“THIS LOVE WON'T BREAK YOUR HEART,” one of the brightly
optimistic tracks on ANNALISE EMERICK’s highly acclaimed debut EP, STARRY-EYED,
the Boston based singer-songwriter engages a few bars from “AULD LANG
SYNE” in a tale about spending the perfect New Year’s Eve
among longtime friends whose encouragement and support never fails.
Since moving to New England in late summer 2011, EMERICK has made
countless more never-fail friends and fans thanks to whirlwind slate
of live performances and the immediate success of her seven track
collection, which debuted on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart at #9
its first day. The collection prompted an outpouring of attention
from the national blog scene and a spotlight on CD BABY’s MUSIC
DISCOVERY PODCAST, which assured its listeners: “Fans of Ingrid
Michaelson will feel right at home". EMERICK’s
engaging acoustic driven style and heartfelt, quirky lyrics may find
her right at home among fans of EVA CASSIDY, PATTY GRIFFIN and her
musical idol BRANDI CARLISLE—whose 2010 concert in Nashville
inspired EMERICK to commit to following her truest heart as an
artist. But in many ways the singer is a gypsy, a poet of the people
always restlessly exploring the notion of “home” musically,
emotionally and geographically. She’s claimed many places as
musical lovers, growing up in Austin and Seattle and studying music
at Belmont University in Nashville, where she later recorded her
debut with producer BRAD HILL and top Music City musicians at Hill
Studios.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 20, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE HYPNOTiC SOUND OF MiMOSA AND HiS LATEST RELEASE SANCTUARY 
DECEMBER
20, 2011 - Blissfully unconcerned with a world obsessed with
categorization as a means of definition, MiM0SA crafts music for its
own sake, defying expectations with genre bending soundscapes. Hailing
from the San Francisco Bay Area and currently residing in Los Angeles,
MiM0SA began producing at the tender age of 17. Blessed with an
abundance of talent and an ear for sonic experimentation, this
fan-favorite has quickly developed a name for
himself as one of the West Coast’s top exports. And the word is
spreading fast. In just a few short years he’s shared the stage with
standard-bearers like BENGA, SKREAM, RUSKO, DATSIK, GLITCH MOB, PRETTY
LIGHTS, BASSNECTAR and FLYING LOTUS. He’s also played festivals and
shows across North America, including COACHELLA, SYMBIOSIS GATHERING,
BURNING MAN, DECIBEL FESTIVAL, and RED ROCKS AMPITHEATRE. To say that
MiM0SA is on the rise is to miss the mark. Rather, MiM0SA has arrived.
This past March found him headlining his first tour, as he
criss-crossed the U.S., selling out major venues like HIGHER GROUND
(Burlington, VT), THE PARADISE (Boston, MA), and the GOTHIC THEATER
(Denver, CO). Not to mention stellar debut performances at legendary
venues such as NYC’s IRVING PLAZA and THE FILLMORE in San Francisco.
The words tireless and prolific don’t quite do MiM0SA justice. TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 19, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE HAUNTiNG SOUND OF THE BLACK HEART PROCESSiON AND THEiR LATEST RELEASE SiX 
DECEMBER
19, 2011 - Formed in late 1997 in San Diego, THE BLACK HEART
PROCESSION have been described as beautifully bleak and brooding indie
rock with a dark side. Lyrically touching on the melancholy side of
human nature, the five-piece band is appropriately named given its
themes of isolation, depression, and heartache. The core members of
PALL JENKINS and TOBIAS NATHANIEL (THREE MILE PILOT) also collaborate
on-stage and in the studio with various
musicians whose instruments include guitar, piano, percussion, and even
saw. This uniqueness led to a 1998 record deal with CARGO RECORDS,
which released their first album, 1. THE BLACK HEART PROCESSION then
toured the United States and Europe with A Minor Forest, and the
group's follow-up, 2, was released through TOUCH & GO RECORDS
in 1999. The final piece to the trilogy, 3, arrived in 2000. JOE
PLUMMER (THE MAGIC MAGICIAN, MODEST MOUSE) and violinist MATT RESOVICH
(THE ALBUM LEAF) were added to THE BLACK HEART PROCESSION lineup for
the recording of the group's fourth effort, 2002's AMORE DEL TROPICO.
This cinematic songbook of love and deception was an exploration of
lounge and blues, making it an epic set for the band. Two years later,
THE BLACK HEART PROCESSION scaled back their usual sinister
presentation for In the Fishtank, Vol. 11, a co-release with Dutch prog
rockers SOLBAKKEN for KONKURRENT's celebrated album series. Bassist
JIMMY LAVALLE, who also plays with THE ALBUM LEAF joined in 2005; the
dramatic, torrid love affair that is THE SPELL followed in May 2006.
The haunting set was recorded and produced at THE BLACK HEART
PROCESSION's own SDRL studio in their hometown of San Diego.
The band's latest release SIX is
without a doubt the group's most emotionally resonant album since
Three. Brimming with pitch-black ballads of discarded loves and
forgotten souls, the album paints a bleak yet strangely comforting
portrait of heartbreak, self-destruction and religious allegory over
some of their most inspired songs to date, drawing a clear line from
here to soul-stirring visionaries such as LEONARD COHEN, JOHNNY CASH
and TOM WAITS.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 16, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE DELECTABLE SOUND OF JANET LABELLE AND HER BRAND NEW RELEASE BLOSSOM AND BLUE 
DECEMBER 16, 2011 - Beguiling
New York-based songstress, JANET LABELLE's latest
release - “Blossom AND Blue” - is a five-song EP that demonstrates a
successful exploration of several styles ranging from '60s bossa nova
to alternative country. LABELLE, who came of age as a singer and
multi-instrumentalist on the NJ pop punk scene, has taken a unique
approach to “BLOSSOM AND BLUE,” recording each song live to capture the
raw emotion that shines through on each track. She also heavily uses
guitar on this album, rather than her usual instrument of choice, the
piano. “I really wanted to rock out on this album,” says LABELLE. “I
learned guitar about three years ago and I wanted to go for it.” The
unique collection of songs reveals several of her main influences.
Opening track, “LOSING ALL THE WAY,” has a very '60s girl group vibe to
it, while “HEAVEN CAN BURN” contains flourishes of FLEETWOOD MAC and
TOM WAITS, with the chorus emerging like a howl, brimming with emotion.
“HONEY SONG” goes in a different direction, with tinges of PATSY CLINE
and alternative country, featuring a haunting melody that’s impossible
to get out of your head. LABELLE also explores several different moods
on the record, delving deeply into the bittersweet complexities of
romantic relationships. “I feel like I’m at a time where I’m blossoming
as an artist,” LABELLE says. “I think this album shows my development
as a musician. I’ve always been into vintage sound, and using an
organic approach allowed me to tap into classic influences in a way
that was really spontaneous and energizing. I feel a rebirth from this
album.”TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 15, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
DOCUMENTARY FiLMMAKER CHRiS METZLER AND HiS FiLM EVERYDAY SUNSHiNE - THE STORY OF FiSHBONE 
DECEMBER 15, 2011 -
From the shifting faultlines of Hollywood fantasies and the
economic and racial tensions of Reagan's America, FISHBONE rose to
become one of the most original bands of the last 25 years. With a
blistering combination of punk and funk they demolished the walls of
genre and challenged the racial stereotypes and political order of the
music industry and the nation. Telling it like it is, the iconic
LAURENCE FISHBURNE narrates EVERYDAY SUNSHINE, a story about music,
history, fear, courage and funking on the one. At the heart of
the film's story is lead singer ANGELO MOORE and bassist NORWOOD FISHER
who show how they keep the band rolling out of pride, desperation and
love for their art. To overcome money woes, family strife, and the
strain of being aging Punk rockers on the road, NORWOOD and ANGELO are
challenged to re-invent themselves in the face of dysfunction and
ghosts from a painful past. Featuring interviews with FLEA,
GWEN STEFANI, ICE-T, PERRY FARRELL, BRANFORD MARSALIS, GEORGE CLINTON,
TIM ROBBINS, GOGOL BORDELLO, ?UESTLOVE, and others, EVERYDAY SUNSHINE
traces the band's history, influence, and struggle as individualistic,
genre-blending artists up against an unforgiving music industry that
threatens to pass them by.
TO LiSTEN TO THE
SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 14, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE BLiSTERiNG SOUND OF SAL PiAMONTE AND HiS LATEST CD LiVES iN DEViL CiTY 
DECEMBER 13, 2011 - SAL
PIAMONTE may hail from the same hometown as ALANIS MORRISETTE and his
vibe may capture some of his homegirl’s rebellious fire, but “TAKE ME
HOME”—the blistering first single from the Ottawa born
singer/songwriter’ latest album LIVES IN DEVIL CITY—puts the
listener square in the heart of Alabama and Louisiana, where
soul-driven Southern rock reigns. As
hard hitting as the tunes are, the multi-faceted, dangerously catchy
13-track set (which is bookended by a clever “BIG SLEAZY” intro
and outro) isn’t simply about celebrating PIAMONTE’s diverse
array of influences and the many ways, as he puts it, “Rock and
Roll rules my soul.” DEVIL CITY is a hard hitting metaphor for a
place where disillusionment reigns, the people you thought you could
count on let you down and everyone’s in it for themselves.
PIAMONTE’s task throughout is rising above. He’s seen the devil
in a flowered dress (“WHATCHA SAY?”) but in this struggle of good
vs. evil, he’s not giving up just because of a few setbacks. “I
think the
difference in the efforts leading up to my new record, and my new
record itself, is that I became more confident and focused with my
message, choice of lyrics and chord progressions, and honing my
melodies,” he says. “For a long while, it was hard for me to
balance my love for Top 40 music, southern styled rock and roll and
soulful elements with my love for more straight up styled rock, I
feel that a certain process was necessary to get to this point. I
feel that rock allows me the freedom to express my message so as to
maximize my positive impact on the world and the people around me.”TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 13, 2011 ROCKWiRED.COM WAS
PLEASED TO FEATURE
THE FRENETIC ROCK SOUND OF THE ONE THROUGH TENS iN 2011 AND THEiR ALBUM 'FiGHTiNG A GOLDEN AGE'  DECEMBER
13,
2011 - Great rock
n roll that is slightly under the radar has always been our specialty
here at ROCKWIRED.COM and the year 2011 was certainly no exeption
despite the expanded programming but THE ONE THROUGH TENS were
somethnig raw and something specail. The ONE
THROUGH TENS are quickly gaining a reputation in Nashville for their
explosive live performances. Show after unrelenting show they leave
every piece of themselves onstage. Their new full length release,
“FIGHTING FORA GOLDEN AGE,” captures that same intensity in a studio
recording, and is already garnering optimistic critical acclaim, on the
local and international level. Singer WILL FLOYD's voice has been
compared to vocalists such as ROBERT PLANT and SHANNON HOON, while
guitarist ADAM LOUIS consistently defies audiences and critics alike
with his blistering capabilities on the fretboard, melding jazz, blues,
rock, punk, and metal into his own extremely unique style. When playing
together their melodies twist and soar high above the current state of
modern rock, complemented well by the thunderous rhythms of bassist BEN
LOWRY and drummer ABBY HAIRSTON. While the ONE THROUGH TENS’ musical
influences range far and wide, their sound draws comparison to bands
like ALICE IN CHAINS, WOLFMOTHER, and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, even
being labelled as an "angrier MUMFORD AND SONS." But what has really
set the band apart is the intensity of raw emotion and individual
musical skill that they consistently bring to the stage and studio. TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 12, 2011 ROCKWiRED.COM WAS
PLEASED TO FEATURE
FiRST NATiONS ROCKER DEREK MiLLER iN 2011 ON ABORiGINAL SOUNDS AND ROCKWIRED RADiO PROFiLES FOR HiS ROOTSY ALBUM 'DEREK MiLLER WiTH DOUBLE TROUBLE'  DECEMBER
12,
2011 - The year
2011 was off to a rocking start with DEREK MILLER's appearance on
ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES in promotion of his latest release DEREK
MILLER WITH DOUBLE TROUBLE. It was this appearance that inspired the
creaion of the show ABORIGINAL SOUNDS - A CELEBRATION OF CONTEMPORARY
NATIVE MUSIC. For
more
than fifteen years, singer-songwriter and
guitarist DEREK MILLER has stunned audiences with an electrifying blues
rock approach that doesn't seem to have any match amongst the current
solo male rock set. Proof of the uniqueness of his sound is MILLER's
two-time JUNO AWARD - winning status for his previous releases
MUSIC IS THE MEDICINE (2002) and THE DIRTY LOOKS (2006). Acclaim from
above the U.S./Canadian border has been steady and constant but it is
only a matter of time before DEREK's considerable musicality extends to
south of said border and beyond Indian Country. For his
latest release DEREK MILLER WITH DOUBLE TROUBLE , the First Nation
troubadour teams up with the backing band of guitar legend STEVIE RAY
VAUGHAN and opts for a early vintage rock sound that hits all of the
right targets. TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 12, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE EARNEST SOUND OF JOANNE JANZEN AND HER FORTHCOMiNG CD SAD CiRCUS 
DECEMBER 12, 2011 - Talk
about a juggling act! As an emerging singer/songwriter, performer and
recording artist, wife and mother of two young girls, JOANNE JANZEN
has her hands full, doing a high wire act at all times trying to
balance her personal life and creative pursuits. To
the delight of country/pop fans everywhere, the Australia born and
raised, Alberta, Canada based multi-tasker is perfectly in tune with
the three rings of melodic chaos that defines our lives. Her clever
phrase for this is also the name of her full length debut album: SAD CIRCUS. Featuring
three JANZEN originals and seven tunes penned by top Nashville
songwriters, it’s a wonderfully painful, emotionally compelling
collection that offers a soulful examination of how music can truly
fuel all moods--helping us soar when we’re happy and wallow (but
not for long!) when we’re down. “I
think SAD CIRCUS
is an extremely accurate representation of where I am at in my life,”
JANZEN says. “As a 35 year old mother and wife, I am singing about
topics that are coming from what I’ve learned over the years. The
three songs I wrote—“EVERYBODY KNOWS BETTER,” “HOLLOW” and
“YOU TAKE ME HOME”—are the most direct representations, and my
philosophy when choosing outside material was, if I cannot have said
every lyric, I won’t sing it. I think listeners will learn that I
am more about substance than the money note. It was important to
deliver a performance in the studio that came from my heart and soul
and not worry so much about how perfect it sounded. This project was
completely about honesty and the love of music and melody, and my
ability to tell a story through them.”TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 12, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE DRiViNG SOUND OF ENGLORiA AND THEiR LATEST EP DRiVE 
DECEMBER 12, 2011 - Considering
the terrestrial airplay and internet radio success ENGLORIA snagged
with their 2010 debut EP SUNDOWN, nobody could have blamed the
Albany, NY based powerhouse alt rockers for coasting a little on
their highly anticipated follow-up. But frontman and main songwriter
JAMES STEWART says the exhilaration of their live performances over
the past year inspired him and his cohorts—his brother BRANDON STEWART
(drums), MICHAEL GLEASON (bass) and DEVON SCOTT (guitar,
vocals)—to amp up and let their latest tunes evolve onstage.
Translating that energy into the studio, the three tracks on their
latest EP, the perfectly titled DRIVE,
capture a band on a mission, complete with greater songwriting depth,
dynamic production and recurring themes of travel and mobility.
ENGLORIA’s
music is traveling well so far, with their previous singles “LIGHTS”
and “SUNDOWN” in rotation on 102.7 WEQX THE REAL ALTERNATIVE in
Manchester, Vermont and Canada’s FNA Radio and streaming
internationally on JANGO RADIO. While they play their share of
regional gigs (including opening for Young The Giant at Jillian’s
in Albany), they’re constantly on the move, playing everywhere from
Saratoga to NYC, where they recently gigged at the upscale art
gallery CIN-M-ART and are scheduled to perform at GAVIN DEGRAW’s
club NATION UNDERGROUND in January 2012. ENGLORIA has also opened
for renowned up and coming bands like KITTEN and KOJI.TO
LiSTEN TO THiS SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 12, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE ROCKiNG SOUND OF RiCHiE ONORi AND HiS FORTHCOMiNG RELEASE MOMENT OF TRUTH 
DECEMBER 12, 2011 - Drummer
RICHIE ONORI, born and bred in Los Angeles, has built his
career working with some of the most influential musicians in the
fields of rock and jazz, including, among others, KEITH EMERSON,
RICHIE SAMBORA, RICK DERRINGER, STEVE LUKATHER and ROBBIE KRIEGER A
versatile percussionist with the ability to perform in many styles,
hard rock has always been one of RICHIE's favorite genres--not
surprisingly, having grown up cutting his teeth on CREAM, JIMI
HENDRIX and DEEP PURPLE. Early in his professional career, Richie was
part of popular L.A. progressive rock band Satyr, featuring ex-QUIET
RIOT members PAT REGAN and CHUCK WRIGHT. After years of of being an
in demand session player, ONORI has stepped from behind the drum kit
for his forthcoming CD 'MOMENT OF TRUTH' – a sturdy collection
rockin tunes that speak to the unstable times that we are living in.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 8, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE HAUNTiNG SOUND OF SHAUNA BURNS AND HER YULETiDE RELEASE A WiNTER GATHERiNG 
DECEMBER 8, 2011 - SHAUNA
BURNS describes her latest musical venture, the Celtic flavored A
WINTER GATHERING, as a new journey for her a collection of newfangled
holiday carols and original songs performed by her with her husband,
drummer JAMES CLARK (who also co-produces) and guest performers
CAROLINE KEMPER (Celtic harp), RICK KEMPER (Uilleann pipes &
pennywhistle), LINDSEY SPRINGER (cello), RYAN WHYTE MALONEY (guitar,
backing vocals) and a five piece vocal choir. Bringing unique new
elements and sounds to her trademark style, BURNS offers new twists to
classic songs like CAROL OF THE BELLS, GOD REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN and
SILENT NIGHT and includes three short original breath point pieces she
calls Songscapes. She includes WHITE CHRISTMAS as a tribute to her
mother JOYCE (who always played and sang it at holiday times when BURNS
was growing up) and also a compelling rendition of CLARK's favorite
song WHAT A WONDERFUL. The singer describes the concept this way:
WINTER STAR, the first songscape, is the star in the East that the
shepherds see in THE FIRST NOEL ; BURNS sings Gaelic words that speak
about this bright new presence. The star travels through the other
songs starting with CAROL OF THE BELLS, descends to earth in WHITE
CHRISTMAS through fire and O COME O COME EMMANUEL through desert. Luma,
the second songscape, is loosely based on Ave Maria and represents the
light breath. SILENT NIGHT holds the grounding axis of the album with
its everlasting melody and frequency. GOD REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN
holds the place of the strong anchor. THE GATHERING, the third
songscape, gathers the songs, family and friends near and leads the
listener into WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD, the resolution. Speaking
whimsically, BURNS considers the instrumental versions of CAROL FO THE
BELLS and GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN as the end as little cherries on
top.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 5, 2011 FOR
iMMEDiATE RELEASE:
NEW
MEXICO-BASED COMPANY ROCKWIRED
MEDIA TO LAUNCH
ONLINE RADIO SHOW THE
505 ROCKS  (December
5, 2011 – Albuquerque, NM) Since the Spring of 2010, Rockwired
Media LLC
has produced online radio programming highlighting the very best in
independent music. Now, the New Mexico-based production company is
taking that mission a step further in the launch of a new daily
online radio show to add to the roster of the web radio station Rockwired.com.
The inspiration for this latest project comes form Rockwired Media's
immediate surroundings – the State of New Mexico. “Rockwired has
been doing business in this State for almost three years and I feel
its time that we produced something geared towards music lovers here
in New Mexico.” says Rockwired founder Brian Lush “This brand new
show will feature music makers of all genres here in New Mexico and
will profile national acts passing through.”TO
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DECEMBER 3, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE EARNEST SOUND OF J.J. CROWNE AND HiS NEW RELEASE SONGS OF iNNOCENCE AND EXPERiENCE 
DECEMBER 3, 2011 - In
a recent interview J.J. Crowne gave to SKOPE MAGAZINE about his
highly anticipated debut recording, SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND
EXPERIENCE,
the Miami-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
unabashedly declares his desire to defy typical musical industry
pigeonholing and start a new genre: “Eclectic.” Considering his
diverse background and the fact that his major influences are THE
BEATLES, CROSBY, STILLS & NASH, HARRY CHAPIN and STEELY DAN,
it’s
not surprising that he weaves his heartfelt tales of love, loss, hope
and social consciousness into an infectious musical mix that runs the
exuberant gamut from adult contemporary and soft rock to alt-country
and light jazz.
Throughout
his career, he’s done a little of everything, from opening shows
for THE MAVERICKS and MARILYN MANSON (early in their careers) to
composing radio jingles, theatrical music, TV themes and cues for
Fox, PBS and Univision, and producing many up and coming artists. His
years as a musical ‘everyman’ were simply a prelude, however, for
his emergence now as a versatile artist crafting an inspiring
twelve-track journey on which he sings all vocals and performs all
instrumentation -- a true labor of love comprised of musical
snapshots he’s accumulated along the way and a batch of more recent
compositions. Typical of the literate and poetic nature of his
lyrics, CROWNE borrowed his album title from the classic collection
by WILLIAM BLAKE, one of the great British poets of the Romantic Age.
TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 1, 2011  ROCKWiRED ANNOUNCES
NOMiNEESFOR ARTiST OF THE MONTH!!! POLLS CLOSE FRiDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011!!! VOTE NOW!!! DECEMBER 1,
2011 -
ROCKWIRED
MEDIA is kicking off another ROCKWIRED ARTIST OF THE MONTH campaign.
Every month, seven artists who have been featured on ROCKWIRED.COM and
our online radio show ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES will be nominated.
Listeners and fans of can vote by clicking their selection on an
eas-to-use electronic ballot. Polling will be provided by
MICROPOLL.COM. Voters
can only vote once per IP address. This
month's nominees include HILLBILLY VEGAS, NATASHA JAMES,
FRANK, SHELLEY MORNINGSONG, MELANIE STORM, TERRAPLANE SUN and BRi BAGWELL. The
polls will close on Friday, DECEMBER 30, 2011 and the winner
will be announced on Monday, JANUARY 2, 2011.
The winner will be highlighted in a special edition of
ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES which will stream continously through
ROCKWIRED.COM's index page and additional exposure on future editions
of ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES and all ROCKWIRED related press releases.
TO
CAST YOUR VOTE CLiCK HERE!!!
DECEMBER 1, 2011  FOR iMMEDiATE RELEASE: ONE-EYED
DOLL EMERGE
ViCTORiOUS
AS ROCKWiRED.COM's DECEMBER ARTiST OF THE MONTH!!!  DECEMBER
1, 2011 - The polls have closed for
ROCKWIRED.COM's
recent ARTIST OF
THE MONTH campaign. Voters from all over the U.S. made their vote count
and ONE EYED DOLL and their latest release BREAK. Described
as STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE meets GWAR and VALENTINES DAY meets
HALLOWEEN with the visual impact of Japanese Anime, ONE-EYED DOLL is an
award-winning Austin, Texas power rock duo - comprised of KIMBERLY
FREEMEN and JASON RUFUSS SEWELL (aka JUNIOR) - with a loyal
global fan base and extensive international press exposure. In 2009,
2010 and 2011 the group swept the SXSW MUSIC AWARDS in categories such
as
Best Punk Band, Best Metal Band, Best Goth Band, Best New Band, Best
Acoustic Guitarist, Best Electric Guitarist, Best Producer, Best
Drummer, Best Songwriter, Best Female Vocalist and more. The group has
independently released three full-length albums, appears in Revolver,
Guitar World and Guitar Player magazines and has left several national
tours in its wake including major anime conventions (DragonCon, AniMix,
IKKiCON, Anime Overload, ShadoCon, etc.) Blazing the band's wildfire
buzz amongst their growing legions of religiously crazed fans
is ONE-EYED DOLL's cult leader: the impossible-not-to-love
KIMBERLY
FREEMAN, whose punishment is so sweet you'll beg for more.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 29, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE SPiRiTED SOUND OF BRi BAGWELL AND HER LATEST RELEASE BANNED FROM SANTA FE 
NOVEMBER 29, 2011 - BRI
BAGWELL is real country music, and what country music should strive to
be. She is an independent artist without a record deal, and without
management. Her popularity is derived 100% by word of mouth and her raw
talent. This grass roots effort is rare these days; it speaks to her
infectious music and appeal. She fell in love with music at an early
age, and started playing in a band with her older
brothers while just a teenager growing up in New Mexico. A couple of
weeks after turning 18, she moved to Austin, TX to study at UT and
begin her music career in the live music capital of the world. Late
nights, rowdy Texas crowds, and being alone on stage with just a guitar
shaped her onstage charismatic charm. She learned to gain a crowd’s
attention with her beautiful voice, singing songs she wrote herself.
She earned a degree in Marketing from UT, but did not enter the
corporate world. Instead, she pulled together some outstanding
musicians, and now tours with a full band. Her first CD, “BANNED FROM
SANTA FE”, released June 2011, sold through the first printing, and is
gaining traction very quickly among music fans. BRI BAGWELL was the
only female artist on the Texas Music Chart for a few weeks with the
title track of her stunning debut.TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 23, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE ENGAGiNG SOUND OF NATASHA JAMES AND HER POIGNANT NEW SiNGLE MY COUNTRY HAS THE BLUES 
NOVEMBER 23, 2011 - Perhaps
it's the timing, given the challenging condition our economy is
currently in; then again, it could simply be the quality of the song
itself. Or maybe it's a little of each. Either way, the politically-
and socially-charged new single from Natasha James, "My
Country Has The Blues," (Highway One Records), released to national and
international radio to coincide with Independence Day, became the #1
Most Added Single to Radio shortly after its July 1
release. Adding to her already high profile in the
Country/Americana world,Music New Nashville profiled
James in a Cover Story ("Natasha James - An American Troubadour") this past June. At the
same time, James' critically-acclaimed, award-winning 2009 album,
"Tequila Time" has been at #1 on the respected Roots Music
Report Roots
Country Internet Chart for almost four months! Produced in
conjunction with Stephen Hart (White Stripes, Neville Brothers, John
Lee Hooker) at The Site Recording in Marin County,
engineered by Ronnie Rivera, and mastered by multiple Grammy winner
Dave Reitzas (Barbara Streisand, Barry Manilow) at Westlake Studios in
Los Angeles, "My
Country Has The Blues" is a timely anthem for what is happening all
around us in our country, a catchy tune with James' unique Americana
blend of country, blues, roots, and rock.TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 22, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE ENGAGiNG SOUND OF TONY DESiMONE AND HiS LATEST RELEASE THE SECOND TiME AROUND 
NOVEMBER 22, 2011 - When
musically inclined folks start discussing the craft of songwriting, an
inevitable cliché pops up that reminds us “It’s not rocket science.”
But Princeton based singer/songwriter TONY DeSIMONE might disagree –
because when he’s not hard at work writing, recording or performing his
coolly infectious contemporary Americana songs, he’s a research
scientist (with a PhD in physics) for LOCKHEED MARTIN. The
multi-talented performer, who plays drums, piano, guitar and even
ukulele, set his musical dreams aside for years to establish himself in
this field, but has also been building momentum (and an ever growing
fan base) as an independent artist since the 2009 release of his
self-titled debut EP, which received air play on numerous college
stations. GOING TO CALIFORNIA, DeSIMONE’s follow-up EP, won awards in
MIKE PINDER’s song wars competition. His full length debut THE SECOND
TIME AROUND—his first project with Grammy winning producer/engineer
ANTHONY NEWETT--has already received accolades for its title track
(selected to appear on the ALTERNATE ROOT’s Valentine’s Day Sampler CD)
and the opening track “A PERFECT DAY,” Grand Prize winner in the
AIROMEE WIND/SKOPE MAGAZINE feature artist competition. Key tracks
on THE SECOND TIME AROUND include the lighthearted, easygoing
blues-tinged rocker “A PERFECT DAY,” inspired by day in an outdoor pub
near NYC with his girlfriend, listening to great music; the edgy alt
rocker “BLUE,” inspired by a frustrating moment in a bar when a girl
didn’t actually believe DeSIMONE when he told her he was a rocket
scientist; and the infectious, groove filled driving tune “GOING TO
CALIFORNIA,” a dreamy portrait inspired by a dreary East Coast day.
TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 21, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE RAUCOUS ROCK SOUND OF HiLLYBiLLY VEGAS AND THEiR LATEST RELEASE RiNGO MANOR
NOVEMBER 21, 2011 - To
hear STEVE HARRIS, the band’s lead singer and rhythm guitarist, tell
it, HILLBILLY VEGAS’ wild journey from small town Oklahoma to budding
rock-country stardom in Nashville begins in the remote house where
they’re now inviting the world to “SHAKE IT LIKE A HILLBILLY.” It’s
actually the home studio in the middle of nowhere owned by JOHNNY REED,
the band’s rhythm guitar/mandolin/banjo/keyboard man—but the band and
now everybody else knows it as RINGO MANOR, the place where the group
wrote and recorded their first demos for what became their
multi-faceted, genre transcending debut album with producer RICHIE
OWENS (GEORGIA SATELLITES, DOLLY PARTON, VINCE GILL). Dubbed RINGO
MANOR in honor of its place of origin, the eleven track set is released
by Nashville indie Red Dirt, also the home of THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS,
JOHNNY SOLINGER and newcomer ANDY VELO. Citing
classic pop/rock influences as diverse as THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS,
JERRY REED, GRAND FUNK, LOGGINA & MESSINA and FLYING BURRITO
BROTHERS, the band—whose members include MITCH SPENCER (lead
guitar, backing vocals), RAY REYNAGA (bass, backing vocals) and TROY
HOLINGER (drums)—has performed with the HEADHUNTERS renowned country
stars TRAVIS TRITT and COLLIN RAYE, and recently did a sold-out CD
release party, headlining after opening act THE DIRT DRIFTERS.TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 19, 2011 ABORiGiNAL
SOUNDS PRESENTS:
THE MESMERiZiNG ACOUSTiC SOUND OF LiPAN APACHE SONGWRiTER JOSEPH STRiDER  NOVEMBER
19,
2011 - Acoustic guitarist JOSEPH STRIDER has covered a lot of musical
ground in his career thus far. From boy soprano in school choirs, to
playing with a cover band, STRIDER has spent the years developing his
own unique style, a style that fits in no established genre and can
best be described as modern Indigenous alternative. STRIDER received
his first guitar at age nine. As a teen and young adult he gained
valuable experience over a six year period of touring in his home state
of Texas. In the years since he has refined his unorthodox playing
style, determined to fully utilize the potential of the acoustic
guitar. Inspired by guitarists such as MICHAEL HEDGES, BRUCE COCKBURN
and AANDRE SEGOVIA, the self-taught STRIDER has pursued his musical
ambitions with a determination and eloquence that not many can match.
With no formal training or instruction, JOSEPH STRIDER has had the
freedom to explore and develop a very personal relationship with his
chosen instrument. TO LiSTEN TO THiS SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 19, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE DELECTABLE POP ROCK SOUND OF FRANK AND THEiR LATEST RELEASE HERE TOGETHER 
NOVEMBER 19, 2011 - The
minute people see the words “Frank” and “New York,” they think
Sinatra—but Ol’ Blue Eyes could have only dreamed of rockin’ like this
Brooklyn based powerhouse quartet. SCOTT PORTER, co-founder, lead
vocalist and guitarist for FRANK, explains that the band’s moniker came
from the word’s literal definition of “honest” and “blunt,” a
reflection of the honesty and integrity the group has brought to its
songwriting, recording and performances over the last ten years and
several key personnel changes. Proud of their old school belief in
creating full length thematic albums rather than random collections of
tunes, Frank’s current lineup—which includes BILLY ZIFF (bass), SETH
GLICKMAN (keyboards) and CHRISTIAN LINSEY (drums)—rolls through a
compelling set of 12 songs that show a band as excited to be HERE
TOGETHER as PORTER and ZIFF were when they launched ten years ago.
“We’re all on the same page and continue to share a common vision,
which is extremely rewarding and, in my experience, quite uncommon."
says SCOTT PORTER regarding the band and the latest release. "While
some of the songs on Here Together were written before the four of us
were all in the band, it is undeniably our record. The next
project, which we have already come a long way towards having written,
will be even more a product of this group, with all of us having had a
direct hand in every aspect of the material - it’s going to be a very
cool record as well. Everyone in the band is a true musician and
composer, we constantly collaborate and challenge each other, and we
all recognize that our different interests/influences combine into a
general musical and thematic whole that is way more than the sum of its
parts – something we all really love and share.”TO LiSTEN TO THiS SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
ABORiGiNAL SOUNDS PRESENTS:
THE MESMERiZiNG SOUND OF SHELLEY MORNiNGSONG AND HER NAMMY-WiNNiNG CD FULL CiRCLE  NOVEMBER
14, 2011 - The eldest of six children, SHELLEY MORNINGSONG (Northern
Cheyenne) was born on the outskirts of Los Angeles, California. Her
parents separated before she was born and she was raised by her Mother
and Grandmother. SHELLEY comes from a musical family, her Grandmother
played piano and was a piano teacher, her Grandfather played the banjo
and her Mother played piano and accordion. Shelley grew up singing and
playing guitar and at 17 she joined a country rock band called “HEARTS
OF THE WEST” and together they opened up for CHARLIE DANIELS and JUICE
NEWTON at the Sweet Water Café in Redondo Bch, Ca. Her musical
influences include such great talents as BONNIE RAITT, ROSANNE CASH and
Old Blues legend BUDDY GUY. SHELLEY became a Mother at the age of
twenty one and eventually had three beautiful children altogether. She
dedicated her time to them and put her music on hold until four years
ago when her first record “OUT FO THE ASHES” was released by Silver
Wave Records out of Boulder, Colorado. In 2007 she won the New Mexico
Music Award for “Best Native Contemporary Music”, the Wisconsin Indian
Summer Festival for “Classic Rock” and the Native American Music Awards
out of New York for “Début Artist of the Year” Her highly personal yet
universal writing style is also manifest in her newest recording called
“FULL CIRCLE”. Her first album "OUT OF THE ASHES" and newest album for
2010 called "FULL CIRCLE" features Grammy Award winning producer LARRY
MITCHELL who augments MORNINGSONG's captivating voice with sizzling
electric guitar, bass, and drums artfully intertwined with Native
percussion, tribal drums, and vocales performed by SHELLEY’s husband
FABIAN FONTENELLE (Zuni, Omaha) MORNINGSONG adds more magic to the mix
performing enchanting lines on Native American flute. The result is a
spectacular mix of mainstream and ethnic sounds that deliver pop/blues
songs in a way the world has yet to experience. She has been featured
in several premier magazine’s such as COWBOYS AND INDIANS, NATIVE
PEOPLES and ALBUQUERQUE THE MAGAZINE. SHELLEY resides in Albuquerque,
New Mexico with her husband FABIAN FONTENELLE who is a world renowned
men’s Northern Traditional Dancer, Storyteller and Historian.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLICK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 14, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLESPRESENTS:
THE EDGY SOUND OF THE ROCKDOVES AND THEiR LATEST RELEASE FROM THE BIRDS 
NOVEMBER 14, 2011 -
THE ROCKDOVES are a kindie/family music group with a mission: to create
music with artistry, intelligence, humor, and respect for kids and
their families. The band was formed in 2009 by New York City
singer-songwriters DANIEL COLE and KIM WEST, who have been writing and
performing music together for over eight years. A shared interest in
children’s music, along with a spontaneous creative moment during a
rehearsal, gave birth to the first ROCKDOVES song, “SEE THE SEASONS”,
and to their unique brand of “cool music for kids made with parents in
mind”. Daniel’s experience as a preschool teacher, coupled with Kim’s
theatrical background, proved to be the perfect creative combination to
inspire a collection of positive, thoughtful tunes for children. After
releasing their debut album, “From the Birds”, in October 2010, THE
ROCKDOVES were soon featured in Time Out New York Kids magazine, and
their songs “DON’T AND DO BLUES” and “GIRAFFE LAUGH (and other animal
sounds)” were selected to be part of TOR HYAMS’ Kindiecast podcasts.
Through an active social media presence and dynamic live performances,
their fan network and industry buzz continue to blossom and grow. The
Rockdoves’ music touches on everything from urban living and nature, to
the value of friendship, family, and home. Drawing inspiration from
folk to the blues to rock ‘n roll, THE ROCKDOVES offer an exciting,
interactive live performance that delights audiences with its blend of
education, comedy, and storytelling. At a ROCKDOVES concert, children
are performers, too, as they transform into animals, dance to fun
grooves, and sing, shout, and cheer. Whether entertaining for private
events or performing in large public settings such as Summer In The
Square in NYC’s Union Square Park, THE ROCKDOVES are thrilled by the
exuberance and energy of their audiences, and invite you to join in the
fun!TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 11, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE EDGY SOUND OF MOViNG CASTLES AND THEiR LATEST RELEASE TWiN DAGGERS  NOVEMBER 11, 2011 - They
may
call themselves MOVING CASTLES—and no doubt they’ll be out touring the
U.S. soon—but for now,
the high energy art-pop influenced band is firmly planted on the
thriving indie
scene in Austin, Texas. Funny
thing
about the city
where South By Southwest takes over every year, though. Frontman,
guitarist and
main songwriter JOHN ERIC laments in the infectious, biting tune
“Warhol” that
everyone there keeps up appearances by acting disinterested in
everything; it’s
a whole culture that’s partying but not having fun doing it. It’s not
up to one
powerhouse band to change a this ingrained mindset, but if anyone can
inspire
intense passion live and in the studio, it’s ERIC and his cohorts
DANIEL ZANE
(guitar/vocals), MARSHALL GARRETT BERRY (guitar/vocals) and drummer
NICK
COGDILL. MOVING CASTLES draws a provocative line from their
song
“HUSH MY BONES” to make the title of their debut 5-track EP as cutting
edge as they are:
TWIN DAGGERS. Drawing
on
the spirit of
the pop-punk music he listened to growing up and taking its energy to a
more
intelligent level, Eric calls MOVING CASTLES’ vibe slightly snarky,
sometimes
aggressive pop with very personal lyrics. “This EP shows what
we can do on our own with absolutely no
budget,” he says. “It shows that I can write and record great songs
without the
help of an outside producer. I intentionally left some rough edges on
this
recording. We wanted it to sound like a band playing together in a room
with a
lot of energy.TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 10, 2011 ABORiGiNAL
SOUNDS PRESENTS:
THE MESMERiZiNG SOUND OF MELANiE STORMM AND THE FIRST TASTE OF HER FORTHCOMiNG CD THE BEGiNNiNG  NOVEMBER
10,
2011 - Mix the electric and visceral quality of BJORK with ERYKAH BADU
and KAREN O and you have something close to what MELANIE STORM sounds
like.
But the best description of MELANIE STORMM’s sound is…MELANIE STORMM
sounds like MELANIE STORMM. While other female singers are either
selling their souls for pop, or trying to sound fierce or sexy or
beautiful, MELANIE STORMM is busy creating her own universe.
She has the uncanny ability of making everyone else look contrived.
Best known for her part in the WILD BAND (KEITH SECOLA), Melanie's solo
work has long been anticipated from that audience and many more. She's
also worked extensively in recording projects with GEORGE
HOCHBRUECKNERof BLUEBRICK STUDIO. Her voice can be heard in recordings
by KEITH SECOLA, ATSIAKTONKIE, DECEMBER WIND, DIGGING ROOTS, LITTLE
EGYPT, MATT KRAMER (of SAIGON KICK fame), in genres ranging from Blues
to Indy rock, to Opera. The question has always been; what genre will
she release in? Now, STORMM is on the verge of releasing her debut solo
release THE BEGINNING and has just released the first single - COME AND
DELIVER featuring VISUAL POETICS. If this funky ass track is any
indication of things to come, count of THE BEGINNING being a decidedly
unpredictable affair with a rich palette of musical styles and
influences at its disposal.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 8, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE EDGY SOUND OF TERRAPLANE SUN AND THEiR LATEST RELEASE COYOTE 
NOVEMBER 8,
2011 -
TERRAPLANE SUN is a 5 piece blues/folk rock quintet hailing from
Venice, CA., with a sound that encompasses exactly that, when the city
meets the sea. Their unique, raw sound has proven to be very successful
both live and recorded . Started in late 2008, TERRAPLANE SUN has
quickly climbed the food chain garnering national attention with their
song "IS THERE A WAY" featured on the Showtime series "NURSE JACKIE," as well as their song "SELFISH
WAYS" on
FX's show "DAMAGES" and "BLOODSHOT EYES" and "HEY RAT" on FX's show
"THE LEAGUE." Most recently, TERRAPLANESUN's song "TROUBLE" has been
picked up as the theme song for the new A&E show "RELAPSE" from
the
Emmy Award winning producers of A&E's show "Intervention." With
their second album COYOTE, TERRAPLANE SUN share what they
believe
to be their finest work yet. If you like raw folk/blues, with a whole
lot of soul and a 60's rock n roll edge, you will love their unique
sound.TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 7, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE ECLECTiC SOUND OF THE LOOSE HiNGES AND THEiR SELF-TiTLED DEBUT CD 
NOVEMBER 7,
2011 -
Celebrating stylistic diversity and their unique process of creating a
brilliant full length, indie recording, multi-instrumentalist ELIOT
HOUSER and lead vocalist KRIS MCCARTHY came up with a clever moniker
that captures their blissful lack of “pre-planning” and preference to
“fly by the nape of their knickers” rather than blueprinting: THE LOOSE
HINGES. The Nashville based duo’s self-titled 11 track debut, which
HOUSER likes to categorize as “mostly dream pop,” draws on an
incredible array of musical styles, including chill/techno (the
infectious opening track “OUT OF THE SUN”), Cuban music (“JUST SAY
IT”), rock-n-roll (“WHAT YOU WAITIN' FOR”), country and folk. The
ironic part of all of this soulful eclecticism is that at any other
point in HOUSER or MCCARTHY’s lives, they would have thought such a
musical matchup impossible. This unexpected and fruitful musical
chemistry infuses the duo’s debut from the opening hypnotic beats and
trippy, ethereal flow of “OUT OF THE SUN,” which looks back fondly on a
broken relationship with a dreamy “lover’s memory.” HOUSER’s
flamenco-inspired guitar rake and rich percussion textures pair
perfectly with MCCARTHY’s sensuous filtered vocal on the exotic Cuban
vibe of “JUST SAY IT,” while “WHAT YOU WAITIN FOR” is a fiery, Les Paul
driven power-rock ballad featuring some of MCCARTHY’s most impassioned
vocals. THE LOOSE HINGES wrap the set with the moody, folk-influenced
“YOU DO MORE,” which finds the singer at her most unadorned and
vulnerable.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 3, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE SULTRY SOUND OF SHELLEY FiSHER AND HER NEW RELEASE 'COOKiN' WiTH ATTiTUDE' 
NOVEMBER 3,
2011 -
Born
and
raised in Memphis, Tennessee, SHELLEY FISHER was born with a slightly
tarnished silver fork in her mouth. Through her house wafted the sweet
honey suckled aromas of her Mama's down home cookin'. Much of her
life's work has been dedicated to recreating the authentic corn bread
of her youth. She has triumphed with her signature dish, Horny
Cornbread StudMuffins®.As with most young people, identity took a while in coming. When SHELLEY was barely twelve, her Daddy died. She skipped through adolescence and learned to sing and cook, soon becoming famous for her delectable Corned Beef and Cleavage. FISHER cooks inthe studio as well and her powerful Delta Blues voice that will make you want to spoon while you dance your way through the kitchen. Her latest CD 'COOKiN' WiTH ATTiTUDE' features the star-studded talents of Musician, Singer, Songwriter HAROLD PAYNE (whose songs have been recorded by ROD STEWART, BOBBY WOMACK, PATTI LABELLE and more) and KEN HIRSCH, recognized for hits such as, "TWO LESS LONELY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD", "NON ONE IN THE WORLDCOULD LOVE YOU", and "IF I COULD." TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 3, 2011 ABORiGiNAL
SOUNDS PRESENTS:
THE ENGAGiNG FOLK SOUND OF MiCHAEL BUCHER AND HiS LATEST RELEASE BELiEVE  NOVEMBER 3,
2011 - MICHAEL
BUCHER is a Cherokee singer-songwriter who was taught from an early
age, the stories, language and legends of his people. Through the
writing and composition of his award-winning songs, MICHAEL BUCHER
hopes to teach, heal and bring awareness to everyone who hears
them. Singing about topics that are important to him and to
others in this world, MICHAEL touches on such important issues as the
desecration of sacred sites, the Cherokee legends of his ancestors and
today’s and yesterday’s “Invisible Indian,” a figure that has often
gone unrecognized in history for contributions made and promises
broken. MICHAEL’s coined term and artistic perspective of “Reactionary
Music,” with strong and melodic vocals, heartfelt lyrics and blend of
acoustic and electric guitar, native and intermittent contemporary
drum, flutes, shakers, rattles and bass - succeeds in creating a new
cutting edge musical sound that blazes a pathway as of yet uncreated
through native folk, blues and rock music. MICHAEL's newest CD
'BELIEVE' picks up where his award winning CD 'SEVEN' left off. The
musical versatility in songs like FAT CATS, SACRED GROUND, FOR CHIEF
JOSEPH, BLESSINGS and the title track BELIEVE are enough to satisfy all
styles. He has dedicated this CD to the children throughout Indian
Country who are battling their struggle with suicide. As usual for
MICHAEL, he sings about issues and topics in Indian Country he feels
strongly about and uniquely covers them in these 11 new songs. TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 1, 2011  ROCKWiRED ANNOUNCES
NOMiNEESFOR ARTiST OF THE MONTH!!! POLLS CLOSE FRiDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2011!!! VOTE NOW!!! NOVEMBER 1,
2011 -
ROCKWIRED
MEDIA is kicking off another ROCKWIRED ARTIST OF THE MONTH campaign.
Every month, seven artists who have been featured on ROCKWIRED.COM and
our online radio show ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES will be nominated.
Listeners and fans of can vote by clicking their selection on an
eas-to-use electronic ballot. Polling will be provided by
MICROPOLL.COM. Voters
can only vote once per IP address. This
month's nominees include TOM WOPAT, eM, ALL THE RiGHT
MOVES,
ONE-EYED DOLL, JASON HEMMENS, OSTWELVE and MOZIK. The
polls will close on Friday, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 and the winner
will be announced on Thurssday, December 1, 2011.
The winner will be highlighted in a special edition of
ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES which will stream continously through
ROCKWIRED.COM's index page and additional exposure on future editions
of ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES and all ROCKWIRED related press releases.
TO CAST YOUR VOTE CLiCK HERE!!!
NOVEMBER 1, 2011  FOR iMMEDiATE RELEASE: NAKE
NULA WAUN EMERGE
ViCTORiOUS A SECOND TiME
AS ROCKWiRED.COM's NOVEMBER ARTiST OF THE MONTH!!!  NOVEMBER 1, 2011 - The polls have closed for
ROCKWIRED.COM's
recent ARTIST OF
THE MONTH campaign. Voters from all over the U.S. made their vote count
and NAKE NULA WAUN walked away the winner just as they did
back
in September for their debut CD SCARS AND BARS. Now the band is being
recognized for their latest CD THE DEFINITION - a flawlessly produced
opus that highlights FRANK WALN's skilled production chops, DRE's
enviable ability to go from issuing the coldest rhymes to letting out
some of the warmest
classic R&B inspired melodies and KODI DENOYER's soulful wail
which
has a tendency to float ethereallly over the oh-so-funky proceedings.
Back in September, NAKE NULA WAUN was the first hip-hop act to become
ARTIST OF THE MONTH. Now they are the first act ever to win the title
twice. TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
OCTOBER 30, 2011
ROCKWiRED.COM
PRESENTS:
THE BEST OF JAZZED AND BLUE FEATURiNG EXCLUSiVE iNTERViEWS WiTH JAZZ LEGEND DiANE SCHUUR THE iNTOXiCATiNG BRAZiLiAN SOUNDS OF MOZiK AND THE AMERiCAN iNDiAN JAZZ COMBO RED HOT AND RED  OCTOBER
30 2011 - The
latest
edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available
for
download at Rockwired.com and features exclusive
interviews with DUKES OF HAZZARD star TOM WOPAT, legendary Motown
songwriter Marilyn Mcleod and acclaimed singer-songwriter Barbara
Martin. The
Gathering was recorded almost entirely in one day in early December in
Nashville, TN. The singer has always wanted to record there and work
with some of the city’s top musicians. Her new association with
VANGUARD allowed her to achieve that dream. “I knew when the label
approached me it was time to do something I always wanted to do,”
Schuur says, “and the way it came together seems like magic.”
The
album sessions started at 9 a.m. on December 6th, 2010, and by late
afternoon all ten songs had been completed. Produced by Music City
veteran Steve Buckingham, almost all the recording was done totally
live, and most of the finished versions on the album are first
takes. Other songs on The Gathering include “Why Can't He Be
You,” “Beneath Still Waters,” “Don't Touch Me,” “Till I Get It Right,”
“Am I That Easy To Forget,” and “Nobody Wins.” Vocalist/Pianist Diane
‘Deedles’ Schuur has built a stellar career by embracing and exploring
nearly every corner of the 20th century American musical
landscape. Her expressive and powerful vocal deliveries have
placed her amongst jazz greats such as Dinah Washington, Ella
Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Schuur has performed in some of
the
most prestigious venues including New York’s Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy
Center and twice at the White House.TO
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OCTOBER 23, 2011
ROCKWiRED.COM
PRESENTS:
THE BEST OF JAZZED AND BLUE FEATURiNG EXCLUSiVE iNTERViEWS WiTH TOM WOPAT MARiLYN MCLEOD AND BARBARA MARTiN  OCTOBER
23 2011 - The
latest
edition of JAZZED AND BLUE: PROFILES IN BLUES AND JAZZ is now available
for
download at Rockwired.com and features exclusive
interviews with DUKES OF HAZZARD star TOM WOPAT, legendary MOTWON
songwriter MARILYN MCLEOD and acclaimed singer-songwriter BARBARA
MARTIN. Televison and
Broadway
veteran TOM WOPAT has
released his
brand-new jazz album, CONSIDER
IT SWUNG . The record is a swingin’
collection
of standards featuring Wopat and some of the best jazz musicians New
York City
has to offer, including TEDD FIRTH (piano), PETER GRANT (drums), DAVID
FINCK
(bass), and BOB MALACH (sax).The album shows an incredible variety of
material
and unique adaptations, all done in WOPAT’s unmistakable style.
Highlights
include an upbeat, swing adaptation of GERSHWIN’s “BUT NOT FOR ME,” a
rollicking version of BLOOD,SWEATAND TEARS “SPINNING WHEEL, ” a smooth
and
touching version of JONI MITCHELL’s “TWO GREY ROOMS,” and a new jazzy
style for
BOBBIE GENTRY’s “ODE TO BILLY JOE.” The album also
includes exclusives
originals, including “THAILAND SEA,” which WOPAT wrote after being
inspired by
the gorgeous surroundings that he experienced while on set a few years
ago, and
“50 CHECKS”, an outtake from the Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
OCTOBER 18, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE AMBiENT SOUND OF eM AND HER NEW RELEASE 'DHF' 
OCTOBER 18,
2011 -
As
eM
states clearly on her website, three key concepts drive those cool
beats,
compelling lyrics and sensuous vocals that continue to capture the
hearts and
ears of progressive minded dance music fans in America and her native
Australia: “Inspiration. Motivation. Dedication.” It’s no wonder her
friends
call her the “Queen of Motivation.” Having followed her dreams for over
a
decade, she has emerged as an increasingly popular force in the genre
she
loves, beginning with the single “CAPTURE,” which was produced by
trance
producer MaRLo and remixed by UK mix sensation MIKE KOGLIN. Following
its #1
chart success on TRACKDOWN, eM released her full length debut DARKER
HARDER in 2010 and gets even
deeper and more hypnotic on her latest collection DHF.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
OCTOBER 17, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE MELODiC SOUND OF ALL THE RiGHT MOVES AND THEiR BRAND NEW E.P. 'THE MONSTER i'VE BECOME' 
OCTOBER 17,
2011 - Sometimes
a new name and a little sonic revamping is all it takes for a talented
indie
band to get to the next level. Three years after BRANDON DALY and
BRADEN ASHWORTH met at Minnesota State University, Mankato and recorded
two CDs as The
Evermore Escape, they switched from acoustic to power pop/punk driven
electric music
and caught fire as ALL THE RIGHT MOVES. TO
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OCTOBER 17, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE THUNDEROUS SOUND OF BLACK EARTH AND THEiR NEW RELEASE 'PiNK CHAMPAGNE' 
OCTOBER 17,
2011 - Lots
of indie bands use titles so generic that their fans have no clue
about the light and dark places in the heart that the songs emerge
from. Not so
with BLACK EARTH, the Austin based power trio who declared “HELL YEAH”
from the
get go on their 2008 album THAT'S RIGHT- WE'RE GOING BALLS DEEP — a
collection that also included high energy fare like WHATEVER HAPPENED
TO DRINKIN WHISKEY AND KICKIN' ASS? The title track to their highly
anticipated follow-up PINK CHAMPAGNE, on their label Purple Kush
Records, is all about
addiction to love, but the band—JASON “VING” CALISE (vocals/guitar),
DAVE
RANGEL (vocals/bass) and JASON REECE (drums)—begins in, and then
emerges from,
a much darker place, resulting in an emotionally compelling work that
RANGEL
calls “our best record to date.” PINK CHAMPAGNE was
produced by
Chris “Frenchie” Smith. As a title like PINK CHAMPAGNE might indicate,
Black Earth has a lot to celebrate. They had just returned from a
successful
European tour and were feeling euphoric when they began working on
their second
album THAT'S RIGHT…During the recording, they lost
their
longtime
drummer. They were mid-record without him when RANGEL got together for
a drink
with REECE, the drummer for …AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD;
the
group had just finished its latest project and REECE offered to fill
in. The
new trio spent one week rehearsing three songs and went into the studio
a week
later to finish the album. Though REECE is still with his original
band, he has
since become a full-time member of BLACK EARTH. “When Jason joined,”
Rangel
says, “it sparked a renewed vigor and it shows in the songs he recorded
on our
last album.”TO
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OCTOBER 16, 2011
ROCKWiRED.COM'S
JAZZED AND BLUE PRESENTS:
BARiTONE SAXOPHONiST AND BASS CLARiNETiST BRiAN LANDRUS OF THE LANDRUS KALEiDOSCOPE AND THEiR NEW CD CAPSULE  OCTOBER
16 2011 - The
latest
edition of JAZZED AND BLUE: PROFILES IN BLUES AND JAZZ is now available
for
download at Rockwired.com and features an exclusive
interview with baritone saxophonist and bass clarinetist BRIAN LANDRUS
of THE LANDRUS KALEIDOSCOPE and their latest CD CAPSULE. In the opening
segment LANDRUS discusses
the inspiration behind the buoyant sound featured on his
adventurous CD, working with the electro-acoustic quintet THE
LANDRUS KALEIDOSCOPE and the inspiration behind such choice cuts as
STRIPED PHASE, LIKE THE WIND and CAPSULE. The
second half
of this edition of Jazzed and Blue will feature music from such jazz
and blues
artists as MOZIK, JASON HEMMENS, KENNY LOVE,
TOM WOPAT and more. “Listeners
have
really taken a liking to the free form segment of the show and quite
honestly
so have I.” says Jazzed and Blue host BRIAN LUSH. "It's a real treat to
end a long week with a show like this and to kick back and listen to
some great
music."TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
OCTOBER 13, 2011 ABORiGiNAL
SOUNDS PRESENTS:
THE iNTOXiCATiNG GROOVE OF DEY & NiTE AND AN EXCLUSIVE iNTERViEW WiTH SHAWNDEY AND TAWNYA  OCTOBER 13,
2011 - Dey
& Nite, identical twins, twelve minutes apart, were born in
Gallup,
New Mexico on the 4th of September and were raised in a loving family
by their Mexican American father and Spanish Arapaho Indian mother. The
Twins began playing the piano at the age of nine, began singing at
twelve and wrote their first song at the tender age of fourteen, "Baby
Never Leave Me" and have been in love with writing and performing music
ever since. Their very 1st musical influences come from church where
the twins first began singing. They are inspired and influenced by God,
life’s love and pain. In their journey of ups and downs in the music
business, The Twins have managed their own career and been blessed to
have accomplished singing back-up for the young, talented Paula Deanda
on MTV TRL performing her number one hit "Easy" featuring Bow Wow. The
Twins also traveled with Paula to Texas for the summer fest in Corpus
Christi and shared the stage with Soulda Boy, Baby Bash and Amanda
Perez, and also accompanied her to Los Angeles performing at The Grove.
Dey & Nite also recorded a song called, “In The Mood" with the
very
popular and globally known hip hop artist, Baby Bash. Dey &
Nite
toured Australia, Mexico, and Brazil with the very beautiful worldwide
known platinum female artist Hilary Duff as the sole back-up singers
for “The Dignity Tour”. Recently, Dey & Nite have been blessed
with
the opportunity to break into the Canadian music market and develop a
strong fan base. They have worked with Aboriginal Peoples
Television Network (APTN) in Winnipeg for "Breaking New Sound" and
"Aboriginal Day Live 2011". They also sang the American and
Canadian national anthems for the Manitoba Moose "Follow Your Dreams"
night for the youth. TO
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OCTOBER 13, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE iNViGORATiNG REGGAE SOUND OF TRiBAL SEEDS AND THEiR BRAND NEW E.P. 'SOUND WAVES' 
OCTOBER 13,
2011 -
From San Diego, California, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds
have become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe
they have infused with the roots style of reggae music. Originally
started by two brothers, Steven Rene Jacobo [lyrics, lead vocals,
rhythm guitar] and Tony-Ray Jacobo [producer, keyboard player], Tribal
Seeds now boats six members, including: Tony Navarro [lead guitar],
Carlos Verdugo [drums], Jose Rodriguez [keys, percussion], and Victor
Navarro [bass].Tribal Seedsʻ unmatched musical talent and authentic
sound has brought them to the forefront of the reggae rock genre, as
their art form has reached people of all ages across the United States,
and worldwide. The bandʼs self titled debut album, “Tribal Seeds” was
released in 2008, and their second album “The Harvest” was released in
June of 2009. iTunes named both albums the “Best Of” in the Reggae
genre, for their respected years. Their debut album helped garner them
the “Best World Music” title at the San Diego Music Awards in 2008, and
“The Harvest,” which contained fourteen new and original songs, debuted
at the number 5 spot on the Billboard Reggae Charts. The tracks,
written and produced by Tribal Seeds, were recorded and mixed by Alan
Sanderson at SIgnature Sound Studios in San Diego, and mastered by Erik
Lobson at Universal Mastering.On July 19, 2011, Tribal Seeds gave
listeners a brand new EP entitled “Soundwaves,” which peaked at number
2 on the Billboard Reggae Charts. The band notes that the album was
inspired by their life experiences, being on tour, and their desire to
inspire youth to raise their voices and seek a higher consciousness.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
OCTOBER 11, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE OUTRAGEOUS SOUND OF ONE-EYED DOLL AND THEiR LATEST CD 'BREAK'
OCTOBER 11,
2011 -
Described as STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE meets GWAR and VALENTINES DAY meets
HALLOWEEN with the visual impact of Japanese Anime, ONE-EYED DOLL is an
award-winning Austin, Texas power rock duo - comprised of KIMBERLY
FREEMEN and JASON RUFUSS SEWELL (aka JUNIOR) - with a loyal
global fan base and extensive international press exposure. In 2009,
2010 2011 the group swept the SXSW MUSIC AWARDS in categories such as
Best Punk Band, Best Metal Band, Best Goth Band, Best New Band, Best
Acoustic Guitarist, Best Electric Guitarist, Best Producer, Best
Drummer, Best Songwriter, Best Female Vocalist and more. The group has
independently released three full-length albums, appears in Revolver,
Guitar World and Guitar Player magazines and has left several national
tours in its wake including major anime conventions (DragonCon, AniMix,
IKKiCON, Anime Overload, ShadoCon, etc.) Blazing the band's wildfire
buzz amongst their growing legions of religiously crazed fans is
OONE-EYED DOLL's cult leader: the impossible-not-to-love KIMBERLY
FREEMAN, whose punishment is so sweet you'll beg for more.TO
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OCTOBER 9, 2011
ROCKWiRED.COM'S
JAZZED AND BLUE PRESENTS:
MULTi-iNSTRUMENTALiST JASON HEMMENS AND HiS DEBUT CD WELCOME TO REALiTY  OCTOBER
9 2011 - The
latest
edition of JAZZED AND BLUE: PROFILES IN BLUES AND JAZZ is now available
for
download at Rockwired.com and features an exclusive
interview multi-instrumental singer-songwriter JASON HEMMENS and his
debut CD WELCOME TO REALITY. In the opening segment HEMMENS discusses
the collage of sound featured on his adventurous debut CD, working with
producer SASSY OUTWATER and the inspiration behind such choice cuts as
BE YOUR FOOL, PEOPLE OF THE STREET and SHINE YOUR LIGHT. The
second half
of this edition of Jazzed and Blue will feature music from such jazz
and blues
artists as MOZIK, TRACY NELSON, VERONNEAU,
THE DANGLING SUCCESS and more. “Listeners
have
really taken a liking to the free form segment of the show and quite
honestly
so have I.” says Jazzed and Blue host BRIAN LUSH. "It's a real treat to
end a long week with a show like this and to kick back and listen to
some great
music."TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
OCTOBER 6, 2011 ABORiGiNAL
SOUNDS PRESENTS:
RPM.FM - REVOLUTiONS PER MiNUTE A NEW WEBSiTE CELEBRATiNG iNDiGENOUS MUSiC CULTURE AND AN EXCLUSiVE iNTERViEW WiTH OSTWELVE  OCTOBER 6,
2011 - The
beautiful thing about the internet is that it helps you tofind out that
you aren't alone in what you do. While ROCKWIRED.COM does what it can
to help promote Contemporary Indian recording artists from
throughout the United States and Canada, along comes an exciting new
project spearheaded by young native journalists and artists
to
help stream the sounds of Indigenous America to the entire world.
RPM.FM is a new music platform to discover the most talented Indigenous
musicians from across Turtle Island and beyond. RPM brings together
musicians, fans, and listeners by providing a centralized place for
emerging and established Indigenous, First Nations, Aboriginal, Inuit,
and Métis musicians to share and promote their work. We curate,
interview, and profile Indigenous artists from around the world to help
bring them an international audience, and to give music lovers the
opportunity to discover the very best of Indigenous Music Culture.  Speaking on
behalf of
RPM.FM on this edition of ABORIGINAL SOUNDS is a fellow by
the
name of RON HARRIS also known as OSTWELVE. Os has traveled
the
world – from the Nokia Jam in Johannesburg to the North American
Indigenous Games in Duncan BC – delegating and performing. He has
shared the stage with Coolio, Snoop Dogg, Guru, K’naan, Living Legends,
Litefoot, Rez Official, Digging Roots and Kinnie Starr just to name a
few. He is the host of RPM's official podcast. On the RPM
Podcast, Indigenous music and culture meet in sound. Each episode we
give voice to the music, stories, and experiences of Indigenous artists
from around the world by exploring a place, idea, or tradition that
inspires our songs and our people.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
OCTOBER 4, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE HARD DRiViNG SOUND OF RAiNS AND THEiR DEBUT CD 'STORiES' 
OCTOBER 4,
2011 -
Hailing from a small town in northern Indiana, JEFF RAINS understands
the meaning of hard work, struggles, and life’s challenges. The
talented artist is driven, serious, and committed to his beautiful
young family and his career. Featuring ANDY RYAN on drums, JOE PITTER
on bass, and JASON ANDERSON on guitar, RAINS commands the stage with a
powerful sound and raw emotion that draws the audience in from the first phrase. RAINS is a
band for
the people, and it’s about time. People need a band to get behind and a
band to believe in; they need a band that can make them proud. Nothing
trendy – something real. STORIES, the debut album from RAINS, offers a
window into the heart and soul of “the American Dream.” The poignant
lyrics reveal that Jeff RAINS is wise beyond his years, a keen observer
of life and human behavior. The first single, "LIAR", was a Top 15 hit
on SiriusXM Octane, and the second single, "Look In My Eyes", is
currently buring up the MEDIABASE ACTIVE ROCK CHART.TO
LiSTEN
TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
OCTOBER 4, 2011  ROCKWiRED ANNOUNCES
NOMiNEESFOR ARTiST OF THE MONTH!!! POLLS CLOSE FRiDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011!!! VOTE NOW!!! OCTOBER 3,
2011 -
ROCKWIRED
MEDIA is kicking off another ROCKWIRED ARTIST OF THE MONTH campaign.
Every month, seven artists who have been featured on ROCKWIRED.COM and
our online radio show ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES will be nominated.
Listeners and fans of can vote by clicking their selection on an
eas-to-use electronic ballot. Polling will be provided by
MICROPOLL.COM. Voters
can only vote once per IP address. This
month's nominees include WHISKEY DAWN, NAKE NULA WAUN, LITHIUM SEVEN, HEADROOM, ALYSSA GRAHAM, LOW-FI and KENNY LOVE. The
polls will close on Friday, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 and the winner
will be announced on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
The winner will be highlighted in a special edition of
ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES which will stream continously through
ROCKWIRED.COM's index page and additional exposure on future editions
of ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES and all ROCKWIRED related press releases.
TO
CAST YOUR VOTE CLiCK HERE!!!
OCTOBER 3, 2011  FOR iMMEDiATE RELEASE: THE
BRiAN BUCKLEY BAND EMERGE
ViCTORiOUS
AS ROCKWiRED.COM's OCTOBER ARTiST OF THE MONTH!!!  OCTOBER 3, 2011 - The polls
have closed for ROCKWIRED.COM's
recent ARTIST OF
THE MONTH campaign. Voters from all over the U.S. made their vote count
and THE BRINAN BUCKLEY BAND walked away the winner.
This
four-piece
band is a conglomeration of various
musical tastes. A pretzel twist of rock, folk and
experimental
influences---they emote directly to the heart--having executed both
with record labels and independently. They have worked with an array of
well known producers, such as MARK HOWARD (U2 and BOB DYLAN). The BRIAN
BUCKLEY BAND has broken the top ten in Europe on iTunes and their new
record HYSTERICAL BLINDNESS has been licensed to film and television
alike. Recently, the BRIAN BUCKLEY BAND was announced as the winner of
the "New Music Night" competition, sponsored by House of
Blues/LiveNation and Sonicbids, sending them to celebrate with
performances at the House of Blues in San Diego, Los Angeles and Las
Vegas.TO
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ROCKWiRED.COM'S
JAZZED AND BLUE PRESENTS:
JAZZ PiANiST GiLSON SCHACHNiK AND DRUMMER MAURiCiO ZOTTARELLi AND THEiR NEW MUSiCAL PROJECT MOZiK  OCTOBER
2, 2011 - The
latest
edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available
for
download at Rockwired.com and features an exclusive
interview jazz pianist Gilson Schachnik and bassist Mauricio Zottarelli
and their new musical project 'Mozik'. In the opening segment
Zottarelli and Scachnik discuss the intoxicating Brazilian
sounds
and
rhythms that are evidenced on their self-titled CD, the
inspiration behind the original tracks, and aligning themselves with
first rate musicians on this oh-so-adventurous musical outing. The
second half
of this edition of Jazzed and Blue will feature music from such jazz
and blues
artists as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tracy Nelson, Veronneau,
The Dangling Success and more. “Listeners
have
really taken a liking to the free form segment of the show and quite
honestly
so have I.” says Jazzed and Blue host Brian Lush. "It's a real treat to
end a long week with a show like this and to kick back and listen to
some great
music."TO
LiSTEN TO THESHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE ROOTS ROCK SOUND OF WHiSKEY DAWN AND THEiR DEBUT CD 'DEAR NASHViLLE' 
SEPTEMBER
30, 2011 -
WHISKEY DAWN, has broken the mold for ‘California Country.’ With the
release of their first original album, "DEAR NASHVILLE", WHISKEY DAWN
popularity sky-rocketed to unimagined heights. Regularly featured on
101.9 the Wolf and 105.1 KNCI in Sacramento, WHISKEY DAWN’s music has
also been heard on multiple country stations up and down the State of
California, Oregon, Nevada & Arizona. The band has sold
thousands
of copies of “Dear Nashville” and are now in the process of recording
their sophomore album. They will release two new singles this fall. The
foundation for WHISKEY DAWN’s success started over a decade ago. TROY
FERRIS, MIKE COOK and JEREMY HUGHES began singing and playing music
together in high school. It only took them ten years to realize how
special it was to have three uniquely talented friends - all with a
passion for music. With the addition of superb musicians KEVIN MAXWELL
and JOHNNY MYERS out of Reno, Nevada, WHISKEY DAWN has begun winning
over country music fans throughout the western United States.TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 ABORiGiNAL
SOUNDS PRESENTS:
iNTOXiCATiNG HiP HOP SOUND OF NAKE NULA WAUN AND THEiR LATEST RELEASE THE DEFiNiTiON!!! SEPTEMBER
29,
2011 - The
Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota is an unlikely
domicile for a hip hop band but that hasn't deterred FRANK WALN, DRE,
KODI DE NOYER and TOM SCHMIDT aka 'JS' (currently serving in the
Marines) from kicking out some of the most heartfelt and inspired jams
in recent memory. In 2010, the band hit the scene with their
mesmerizing debut SCARS AND BARS - a funkified treatise on survival and
hope amid all obstacles. Not ones to waste time between recordings,
NAKE NULA WAUN have just released their eagerly awaited follow up CD
THE DEFINITION. This is the first time in the history of the
ROCKWIRED's ARTIST OF
THE MONTH campaign where the winner wasn't featured on an edition of
ROCKWIRED RADIO PROFILES but on the weekly online radio series
ABORIGINAL SOUNDS. NAKE
NULA WAUN are also the first hip hop band to become a ROCKWIRED ARTIST
OF THE MONTH.TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE HAUNTiNG SOUND OF FiERY BLUE AND THEiR LATEST RELEASE 'OUR SECRET' 
SEPTEMBER
27, 2011 -
Fiery Blue first formed when San Diego-based songwriter PAUL MARSTELLER
surfed the internet in search of a vocalist who would complement the
new songs that he was starting to put together with producer and
multi-instrumentalist, GABE RHODES, of Austin. That's when they chanced
upon NYC-based singer/songwriter SIMONE STEVENS. They have since gone
on to do about 50 songs in the past year and a half, starting with
their self-titled 2010 debut. FIERY BLUE has clearly taken a
significant step forward on their sophomore set, titled OUR SECRET. It
has an artsy, country, retro, rootsy feel, with most of the songs about
the longing for enduring romantic love. The record is more countryesque
than their debut record. With the exception of a sultry cover of the
Beatles I’VE JUST SEEN A FACE all the songs are MARSTELLERSs original
compositions (including two he co-composed with Rhodes). The material
sounds both timeless and familiar. Stevens singing on CRYSTAL BALL,
SLOW DOWN, WHEELS UP, and the title track brings to mind the elemental
sensitivity of EMMYLOU HARRIS and the clear determination of LUCINDA
WILLIAMS. RHODES’ shimmering production makes songs such as TEARS ARE
BLUE, LITTLE RED SHOES, WHILES THE MUSIC PLAYS and EVENTIDE appear both
atmospheric and engaging simultaneously. The album overall demonstrates
all the makings of a classic.SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
ROCKWiRED
RADiO
PROFiLES PRESENTS:
MULTi-iNSTRUMENTAL JAZZ ARTiST KENNY LOVE AND HiS LATEST RELEASE 'CASE SENSiTiVE' AND MUSiC FROM RED HOT AND RED, MOZiK DEE DEE BRiDGEWATER AND CURTiS STiGERS  SEPTEMBER
25, 2011 - The
latest
edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available
for
download at Rockwired.com and features an exclusive
interview
with multi-instrumental jazz artist Kenny Love regarding his debut solo
release Case Sensitive. In the opening segment, Love discusses the
inspiration behind the tracks of his new CD, his return to music making
after years of success as a music promoter and his ideas for a follow
up release. The
second half
of this edition of Jazzed and Blue will feature music from such jazz
and blues
artists as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tracy Nelson, Mozik, Veronneau,
The Dangling Success and more. “Listeners
have
really taken a liking to the free form segment of the show and quite
honestly
so have I.” says Jazzed and Blue host Brian Lush. "It's a real treat to
end a long week with a show like this and to kick back and listen to
some great
music."TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE COUNTRY SOUND OF THE CASEY JENKiNS PROJECT AND THEiR SELF-DEBUT CD 
SEPTEMBER
23, 2011 -
It's been ages since ROCKWIRED has shined a light on a Country artist.
The twangy sound of Country music hasn't graced the website or our
radio show much since GEORGE W. left the oval office but now we're
pleased to present the CASEY JENKINS PROJECT. Fronted by
singer-songwriter CASEY JENKINS, the PROJECT boasts an edgy rootsy
sound more typical of Southern California than say Nashville,
Tennessee. In listening tot eh band's debut CD it is hard to believe
that JENKINS was only introduced to theplaintive soundsof country music
only a year ago. Now, the band's front man has relocated to the Country
Music capital and is laying down the groundwork for a follow up CD.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011  THE BEST OF ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES
PRESENTS:
THE AVANT-GARDE SOUND OF ALL THE APPARATUS AND THEiR BRAND NEW SELF-TiTLED LP 
SEPTEMBER
21, 2011 -
Oregon's
avant-garde/indie-folk 11-piece outfit, All the Apparatus are
celebrating the release of their sophomore, self-titled, full-length
(Faultvo Records). The new, self-titled album from ALL THE APPARATUS is
like the best pirate radio station you've ever heard, skipping around
the musical spectrum, offering original gems to lovers of all genres
with each song sounding almost as if a different band is
playing.
Forged during countless hours of street corner performances, this
eleven piece band's raucous energy was captured by producer DAVID
EATON, who formerly worked with the likes of POLYPHONIC SPREE and
DYNAMITE HACK. EATON followed his ears down the city streets
and
found ALL THE APPARATUSplaying their hearts out to Portland's
pedestrians and the rest was history.Part circus sideshow, part
bourbon-soaked blues, and part enchanting musical ruckus, All the
Apparatus' new album delivers a banquet of intriguing eclectic music.TO LiSTEN TO
THE SHOW
CLiCK HERE!!!
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
ROCKWiRED
RADiO
PROFiLES PRESENTS:
BLUES LEGEND TRACY NELSON AND HER LATEST RELEASE 'ViCTiM OF THE BLUES'  SEPTEMBER
20, 2011 - TRACY
NELSON has one
of the
signature voices of her generation. That natural gift has always guided
TRACY NELSON's soul; indeed allowed her to both write and seek out the
deeper songs regardless of niche or genre. A fierce singer of truth, a
fountain of the deepest heartache, she is an ultimate communicator and
has regularly destroyed audiences across decades of performing. She is
one of the few female singers who has had hit records in both blues and
country genres, performing with everyone from MUDDY WATERS to WILLIE
NELSON to MARCIA BALL and IRMA THOMAS, with Grammy® nominations for
both her country and blues efforts. JOHN SWENTSON, writing in ROLLING
STONE, asserted, "TRACY NELSON proves that the human voice is the most
expressive instrument in creation." With VICTIM OF THE BLUES (DELTA
GROOVE), her 26th album in just over five decades, she has circled
fully, back to the original music from South Side Chicago that
mesmerized her teenaged mind in the mid-1960s. VICTIM OF THE BLUES is a
hand-picked collection of songs, most written by NELSON’s early heroes:
MUDDY WATERS, JIMMY REED, PERCY MAYFIELD, LIGHTNING HOPKINS, JOE TEX
and HOWLIN' WOLF. She has chosen 11 songs of the day, ones that were
spilling out of AM radios from second-story apartments, rolled-down car
windows, and live from darkened clubs with exotic names like El Macambo.TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
ROCKWiRED
RADiO
PROFiLES PRESENTS:
THE iNTRiCATE ALTERNATiVE POP SOUND OF LiTHiUM SEVEN AND THEiR NEW E.P. 'LAST LiGHT'  SEPTEMBER
19, 2011 - LITHIUM SEVEN named themselves after a primordial element
that only exists in the form of a compound—and like everything in
nature, they’re always open to and primed for some fascinating,
unexpected musical evolution. Vocalists and guitarists SHAWN and SOREN
GORMLEY, multi-instrumentalist JIM ARMSTRONG (vocals, bass, mandolin,
keyboards, guitar) and drummer JON CARROLL called their 2010 debut EP
SOMETHING ELSE IS WAITING. That highly anticipated “something” is their
infectious and diverse follow-up EP LAST LIGHT—a powerful five track
set that reflects LITHIUM SEVEN’s emergence from “indie folk
rockers” to powerfully produced, super melodic but frequently explosive
pop/rock perfect for fans of Triple AAA, Hot AC and Modern Rock. “LAST
LIGHT” is an existentially aware, mid-tempo tune (driven by a hypnotic
lead guitar line) about the “fallen angels” of history who took a
different path than the rest of us, showing the greater potential of
humanity to those who would listen. Just as “BUTTERFLY EFFECT” morphed
from a folksy tune into a fiery rocker, “STOLEN CAR” also added new
dimensions as the band took different approaches during its
development. Driven by rumbling, tribal percussion, it’s a raw, organic
rocker about the push and pull, separation and re-connections in a
developing romantic relationship. In line with the band's collaborative
nature, a close friend, guitarist and songwriter Jeff Allison (formerly
of Cellophane Flowers), wrote and recorded the guitars on the track
“UNFASTEN.” Jeff's guitar lines added rhythmic punch and melodic
counterpoints to the pop-rock vibe of the song. On the
graceful,
more introspective “HEMINGWAY LITHIUM SEVEN uses the famous author’s
talent for clarity and lucidity in describing things as a metaphor for
opening our eyes and uncovering the truth of what is before us.TO
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
ROCKWiRED
RADiO
PROFiLES PRESENTS:
THE THUNDEROUS SOUND OF HEADROOM AND THEiR DEBUT CD 'RADiO CRiES'  SEPTEMBER
14, 2011 - HEADROOM is an intoxicating rock n' roll elixir where
mingling swanky southern blues rock with sophisticated modern rock
grooves is the name of the game. Founded by bassist DEREK AXMAN
(formerly of: ARMS OF THE SUN and SOULDIVER) and drummer GAVIN WASHBURN
(formerly of: PUREFIX and RYAN SIMS AND THE IDENTITY) in the Fall of
2004 they allied with guitarist DAN BUITRON (formerly of: HYON) and
vocalist TRAVIS BOLTZ in the Fall of 2005 to officially form the band
HEADROOM. Since their formation in Phoenix, AZ these guys have been
honing their chops on numerous stages in venues across the Southwest,
giving audiences their money’s worth with electric live performances.
HEADROOM just released their debut CD “RADIO CRIES” and already it has
received Outstanding Debut Release from the PHOENIX MUSIC AWARDS. The
band's sound is unique and far reaching, embracing elements of popular
artists that span decades. It’s like LED ZEPPELIN meets BIG WRECK and
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE for milk shakes at THE MONDRIAN. Early on
HEADROOM set out to write and record as many songs as possible with no
rules or boundaries and having no two songs sounding alike. The result
is stirring music that explores the sonic spectrum with inspiration and
poise. HEADROOM is manifesting a new frontier in rock with syncopated
rhythm, heart-retching melodies, soaring vocals portraying a curiously
real romance that foreshadows a future veiled in being and a mystery in
lights.TO
LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLICK HERE!!!
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
ROCKWiRED
RADiO
PROFiLES PRESENTS:
THE PLAYFUL SOUND OF JEANiE B! AND HER NEW COLLECTiON OF CHiLDREN SONGS 'SUGAR BUZZ'  SEPTEMBER
13, 2011 - There’s only one way to explain the way JEANIE B!
can keep up with her whirlwind schedule that includes teaching music to
pre-schoolers at three schools and a crazy amount of gigs at venues
throughout TO LiSTEN TO THE SHOW CLiCK HERE!!!
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