Performs Locally: Dave Widow & The Lineup at Cafe Cordiale’ – Sunday,Nov. 6

Dave Widow is a guitarist-singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, Ohio currently living in the Los Angeles area. He and his band, “The Line Up”, have appeared on a regular basis at such L.A. venues as The Langham, The Mint, Café Boogaloo, The House Of Blues, B. B. King’s Blues Club, and The Lighthouse, as well as venues all across America, and abroad.

Dave Widow & The Line Up make a special appearance in the San Fernanado Valley at Cafe Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Sunday, November 6, from 8:30-11 p.m. No cover; info: (818) 789-1985 or www.cafecordiale.com. Performing that evening in Widow’s band are renowned drummer Gary Mallaber (known for his work with Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison and Steve Miller Band among others); bassist Ray Brundidge (James Brown); keyboardist-vocalist David Morgan (Jim Messina, Ricky Nelson); and other special guests.

Watch a live performance by Dave Widow and the Line Up (along with special guest Bill Champlin) of “Don’t You Lie To Me” here:

With his unique style of finger picking and distinct vocals, Widow brings a fresh approach to the Blues, while also combining elements of R&B, Funk, Soul and Rock. His musical style is influenced by his relationship with many great blues and R&B talents, including Buddy Miles, Bonnie Bramlett, Bill Champlain, Lonnie Mack, and his mentor and collaborator (the late) Roger “Jellyroll” Troy, bassist and vocalist for The Mike Bloomfield Band.

Widow is excited about his new material on his upcoming CD.  “One of my new songs is called, “What Did I Do, To Piss You Off, This Time”…that needs little explanation, I think….there’s also “Picture Of You,” a melancholy song about remembering a lost love, via an old photo I found, on a rainy afternoon, and it’s an Americana/dreamy-sort of tune…”Leave A Piece Of Me” was written about an old girlfriend who broke my heart.”

As for the future? “I would like to be more well known, obviously, performing at concerts, and associated with a known record label, making CD’s, or whatever medium is current at that time, still writing songs, collaborating on tunes with other writers and artists, and producing some other artists as well. I like to work on other artist’s music, and help bring other artists ideas to fruition.”

DAVE WIDOW INTERVIEWS, PRESS MATERIALS, & SHOW PASSES AVAILABLE. www.davewidow.com

"My Country Has The Blues" By Americana Artist Natasha James

Goes To #1 On The Country Music Main Chart!

(LOS ANGELES) -  “My Country Has the Blues,” a stirring ballad by respected Americana/Roots artist Natasha James, has gone to #1 on the New Music Weekly/STS Country Main Chart.

James is up for consideration for two 2012 Grammy nominations – “Best Country Song”  for  “My Country Has The Blues;” and  “Best New Artist.” Grammy members can go to www.grammy365.com to vote.

In “My Country Has the Blues,” James once again shows us she has her finger on the pulse of the human condition, with lyrics as insightful as they are timely and universal, and married to an infectious musical track guaranteed to have you singing along, with the words running in your head long after the song has ended.

MUSIC NEWS NASHVILLE:  “Recorded by Ronnie Rivera (Lisa Marie Presely) and Stephen Hart (White Stripes, Neville Brothers, John Lee Hooker) at The Site Recording in Marin County and mastered by multiple Grammy winner David 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.”
Natasha James won 2009 Los Angeles Music Awards “Country Album of the Year” for Tequila Time and 2010 LAMA’s “Producers Choice: Country Songwriter of the Year.”  In 2009 James won the prestigious “AC New Artist” award from New Music Weekly, and a “Top 100 Artists”  nod from magazine industry heavyweight, Music Connection. Tequila Time is still #1 on the respectable Roots Music Chart, and has been now for an incredible six-month period of time!

NATASHA JAMES INTERVIEWS/PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS ON REQUEST.

Americana Artist…. Natasha James!!

Up For Consideration Of Two    Grammy Nominations  – “Best Country Song” and “Best New Artist”

(LOS ANGELES) – Respected Americana/Roots artist Natasha James is up for consideration for two 2012 Grammy nominations – “Best Country Song”  for  “My Country Has The Blues;” and  “Best New Artist.” Grammy members can go to www.grammy365.com to vote.

“My Country Has the Blues” is currently #2 on the New Music Weekly/STS Country Main Chart.

MUSIC NEWS NASHVILLE: “Recorded by Ronnie Rivera (Lisa Marie Presely) and Stephen Hart (White Stripes, Neville Brothers, John Lee Hooker) at The Site Recording in Marin County and mastered by multiple Grammy winner David 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.

In “My Country Has the Blues,” James once again shows us she has her finger on the pulse of the human condition, with lyrics as insightful as they are timely and universal, and married to an infectious musical track guaranteed to have you singing along, with the words running in your head long after the song has ended.

Natasha James won 2009 Los Angeles Music Awards “Country Album of the Year” for Tequila Time and 2010 LAMA’s “Producers Choice: Country Songwriter of the Year.”  In 2009 James won the prestigious “AC New Artist” award from New Music Weekly, and a “Top 100 Artists”  nod from magazine industry heavyweight, Music Connection. Tequila Time is still #1 on the respectable Roots Music Chart, and has been now for an incredible six-month period of time! James

NATASHA JAMES INTERVIEWS/PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS ON REQUEST.

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VAIN finishing new album “Enough Rope”

MusicBuyMail.eu is pleased to announce the release of a new VAIN album entitled “Enough Rope” in October 28^th.

Davy Vain has a list of accomplishments under his belt few artists today can rival. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, Davy began his rise as the frontman/songwriter/producer for the band Vain. Their debut record, “No Respect” (originally released by Island Records), continues to receive critical acclaim worldwide having landed them on the cover of such notable music publications as Kerrang! and BAM. It is clearly evident from the praise garnered from the music press and more importantly other musicians, that Davy has an incredible knack for writing great songs.

As the music industry progressed and changed, Davy explored his creativity and musicianship even further. Remaining true to his musical integrity each of his recordings is filled with catchy hooks and choruses, rampant with melodies, and loaded with fresh and creative guitar sounds. Davy’s voice is one of the most unique, hypnotic and original voices in rock and roll. It invokes and inspires you with a style that is entirely his own. His recorded and live performances are electric, raw, and infused with a power and magic that is as rare today as it was when Davy first started playing out.

The new amazing album “Enough Rope” follows on seamlessly from the glory days of their debut “No Respect”. Even the upcoming film “Rock of Ages” with Tom Cruise pays respect to Vain by featuring posters and music of this all time classic band.

Tracklist:

01. Greener

02. Enough Rope

03. Stray Kitten Burns

04. Hot Stage Lights

05. Distance Of Love

06. Cindy

07. Treasure Girl

08. Solid Gold

09. Worship You

10. Vain

11. Triple X

The album is being released on CD and digital format in Europe & USA by Music Buy Mail (with an online ltd.ed.) and in Japan by Spiritual Beast / Universal followed by a tour in early 2012.