The News Review:
- Zimbabwe: US Jazz Group Put Up a Five-Star Act
- More acts added to Blues ‘n’ Roots
- Bout of blues fuels Fowler’s recent effort
- Saturday ‘” February 23
- MUSIC UPFRNT – 23.02.08.
- Pros: Good bass and mid-range performance wide range of inputs and…
Zimbabwe: US Jazz Group Put Up a Five-Star Act
AllAfrica.com – Feb 23, 2008
The 32-year-old Watkins has played and recorded with legends Sonny Rollins Curtis Fuller Arturo Sandoval among others. The group’s leader Ryan Cohan who plays the piano as well as being a composer said the group was looking forward to playing with local artists. Relevant LinksSouthern AfricaArts Culture and EntertainmentMusicUnited States Canada and AfricaZimbabweCohan said the difference between Jazz music and Blues was that the latter was a structure of a basic harmony used in jazz. "Blues is a rapporteur of the jazz music we play" he said. In Norton the group also played alongside Zimbabwean music superstar liver Mtukudzi and the Pakare Paye Ensemble. "It’s a pleasure to have you here I am glad that you have show-cased what you can do" Tuku said… The group’s leader Ryan Cohan who plays the piano as well as being a composer said the group was looking forward to playing with local artists. Relevant LinksSouthern AfricaArts Culture and EntertainmentMusicUnited States Canada and AfricaZimbabweCohan said the difference between Jazz music and Blues was that the latter was a structure of a basic harmony used in jazz. "Blues is a rapporteur of the jazz music we play" he said. In Norton the group also played alongside Zimbabwean music superstar liver Mtukudzi and the Pakare Paye Ensemble. "It’s a pleasure to have you here I am glad that you have show-cased what you can do" Tuku said.
More acts added to Blues ‘n’ Roots
NEWS.com.au – Feb 23, 2008
Back with a new album Chambers will come to WA for what will be a rare show in 2008 as she dedicates her time and energies to motherhood. Joining Kasey Chambers on this very special announcement is none other than the WA debut of Canadian singer songwriter sensation Hayley Sales. nly 20-years-of-age this mature songstress has spent the last 12 months serenading music critics and fans across North America. And now she finally comes to Australia for what will prove her mighty debut. You may recognise the pedigree…two parts Midnight il one part Backsliders and a whole lotta gravel. Get revved up for the Blues ’n’ Roots debut of The Angry Tradesmen featuring the very mighty Rob Hirst Dom Turner and Martin Rotsey. It’s lightening it’s thunder…it’s the blues like you’ve never heard it before… And now she finally comes to Australia for what will prove her mighty debut. You may recognise the pedigree…two parts Midnight il one part Backsliders and a whole lotta gravel. Get revved up for the Blues ’n’ Roots debut of The Angry Tradesmen featuring the very mighty Rob Hirst Dom Turner and Martin Rotsey. It’s lightening it’s thunder…it’s the blues like you’ve never heard it before. Blues ‘n’ Rare also honoured to welcome local indigenous dance act Common Ground as well other WA greats including National Campus Band Competition and now Sonicbids winners Will Stoker & The Embers mighty songster Matt Gresham perennial faves The Shinkickers Latino funksters The Funkalleros and our Breakthrough band competition winners the Sneaky Weasel Gang. Darwin’s very own acclaimed act Worldfly will also make the trek south to the fifth annual West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival completing the greatest array of talent to ever come to WA. We regret the cancellation of the Bunny Wailer tour due to circumstances beyond our control.
Bout of blues fuels Fowler’s recent effort
nline Athens – nline Athens (subscription) – Feb 23, 2008
Titled “Back n My Good Foot” the record is due for official release on March 25 on Jammates Records. It’s Fowler’s first recording for the label and it’s something else he feels good about. Fowler all-too-well recounts the darker side of the music industry experienced in the early 1980s when his band Fortnox signed to a major label. In the midst of a video on MTV and seeing its song “Storm Inside My Head” go to No. 44 the band was being pushed by record execs to promote an image that wasn’t at all who they were he says. “There was a constant pressure and it made for a real mess; we didn’t get to feel the joy of making music because it was all about marketing and twisting our image” he says.
Saturday ‘” February 23
NEWS.com.au – Feb 23, 2008
Noon The Science Show. 1pm All In The Mind. 35 The Philosopher’s Zone… 8 Rhythm Stick (spotlight on percussion). 9 The Deep End (global underground). Midnight Democracy Now.
MUSIC UPFRNT – 23.02.08.
Free with registration – Music Week – AccessMyLibrary.com – Feb 23, 2008
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Pros: Good bass and mid-range performance wide range of inputs and…
NEWS.com.au – Feb 23, 2008
Audio on the CMT-HX5BT is dominated by the bass and mid-range both of which are strong and generally clear. Although at times they’ll overpower the treble which in itself is slightly weak and tends to lose a lot of its clarity in the upper ranges. When using the unit to test classical music we were slightly disappointed; however its handling of jazz blues and rock was much more impressive. The bass albeit slightly muddy occasionally complements the mid-range very well creating a very pleasing blend of sound. Guitar riffs are quick and powerful and vocals are strong and clear. Electronic and pop music is great on the HX5BT as well with the bass’ power delivering thumping beats. Softer piano-based tunes didn’t seem as lively as guitar-driven music in our tests and slower notes especially seemed to fade a little too quickly.