BAND OF THE MONTH

November 2008 - Next of Kin
Next of KinOur band of the month is the country party band Next of Kin. Listen to three songs from the act then visit www.myspace.com/nextofkin814 for news and show dates.



October 2008 - Torn Curtain
Torn CurtainOur band of the month is the eclectic jazz-fueled, Torn Curtain. Visit www.torncurtain.net for news, music, and show dates.




September 2008 - Vitamin D Acoustics
Vitamin D AcousticsOur band of the month is the grunge-inspired acoustic act, Vitamin D Acoustics. Listen to four songs from the act, then visit their MySpace page for a complete list of shows.


Cumbersome by Seven Mary Three (3:54)
Interstate Love Song by Stone Temple Pilots (2:59)
Face Me by Vitamin D Acoustics (3:55)
Angels Son by Sevendust (4:36)

August 2008 - The Night Cruisers
The Night CruisersOur band of the month is the '50s revival act, The Night Cruisers. Listen to four songs from the group; then visit their MySpace page for a complete list of shows.


Double Talkin' Baby originally by Stray Cats (2:59)
Race with the Devil originally by Gene Vincent (2:02)
That's Alright originally by Elvis Presley (1:55)
Be-Bop-A-Lula originally by Gene Vincent (3:59)

June/July 2008 - Mambo
MamboOur band of the month is the Latin jazz band Mambo. Listen to three songs from the group; then visit www.mambojazzband.com for a complete schedule of shows.



From their album Con-Fusion:
Just One (6:41)
Rumba Rica (3:16)

From the motion picture Schism:
Aura (3:55)

May 2008 - Matthew Good
Matthew GoodMatthew Good knew something was wrong that evening in October 2006. Although the night started with Good enjoying a few beers and steaks with his parents, something was not right. As the evening progressed, he felt increasingly euphoric but uneasy. By the end of the night he would be declared dead for less than a minute and his life would change forever.

Click here to read more about Matthew Good’s views on the music industry, suffering from mental illness, and the pressures of celebrity.

Listen to four tracks from Matthew Good's latest album Hospital Music:
Metal Airplanes (5:41)
Born Losers (5:19)
Black Helicopter (4:44)
I'm A Window (3:35)

Visit his website at www.matthewgood.org.

April 2008 - Branislaus
BranislausOur musician of the month is Branislaus. He performs live on select nights at Breeze Steakhouse.

Listen to three songs from his CDs Pure Piano and Promised Land:
Blonde on Top (3:16)
Fur Elise (4:06)
Love Theme (3:12)

Visit his website at www.branislaus.com.

March 2008 - Brokenstraw
BrokenstrawOur featured band of the month is the Irish folk duo, Brokenstraw. Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day by listening to three tracks from their 2007 release "Anthology".

Listen to a few of their songs:
Banish Misfortune (2:20)
Leaving of Liverpool (3:16)
Loch Erin's Shore (2:35)

Brokenstraw will be performing at the Brewerie at Union Station on Saturday, March 15. For more information email brokenstraw@hotmail.com.

February 2008 - Lareau

Lareau

The debut album from Lareau, "Changes", has been climbing the adult contemporary charts since its release date in July 2007. All five members are local musicians, hailing from Jamestown, Erie, or Warren.

Listen to a few of their songs:
Changes (3:35)
Change My World (3:39)
Quicksand (4:24)

For tour dates, latest news, and more audio samples visit www.lareau.net.














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