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Buffalo Music Hall of Fame 2007 Compilation CD Volume 1
-Various Artists-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Proudly supporting our rich musical heritage the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame has released a CD to honor some of our best talent. This eleven track disc features a wide range of musical styles and songs from such legendary artists as The Soul Invaders( The Doctor Of Love), Stone Country Band(I Sure Could Use a Train), Morgano/Veltri R&B Soul Revue(It's Your Thing), The Road(She's Not There) and Shyboy(Lose Your Love). Other artists showcased here include Tony Galla and the Rising Suns (In Love), Lance Diamond (Come with Me), Weekend (Together), Castellini-Andriucci (Presto), Hernandez (The Other Half of My Soul) and Wendell Rivera (Micaela). The CD is available at Record Theater, New World Records, The Speaker Shop and Borders. Or by going to the buffalo Music Hall of Fame's website at www.buffalomusic.org.



Goodbye Houston
-Self Titled-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Local outfit Goodbye Houston has released a self tilted five song CD. The band (Jesse Schneggenburger/guitar, Jay Wallin/bass, Dave Libero/vocals-guitar, Steve Cventkovski/guitar and Jeff Cvetkovski/drums) formed three years ago and has spent most of that time on the road. Their alternative rock sound fits right in with the Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance and AFI crowd. All five songs are guitar driven radio friendly tunes. Check out "Along These Lines", "Painting Portraits" and "Your Worst Mistake". For more info go to www.myspace.com/goodbyehouston

Still Fighting It
-The Red Light Fever EP-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Still Fighting It (Matt Vitticore-guitar/vocals, Marc Vitticore-bass and Justin Swank-drums) has released a new CD that they recorded at Trackmaster Studios in Buffalo titled The Red Light Fever EP. The disc is an acoustic rock kaleidoscope with a tight edgy tension driven sound and is a welcome reprise from the screamo and shoe gazers incorporating the current music scene. Check out the cool sounds of "Mason Street", "The City Rain" and "Poem for Saint Malo". On the web go to www.myspace.com/stillfightingitband

Yellow Delicious
-Get Some!-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Get Some! The latest release from local boys Yellow Delicious is a raucous romp of high energy garage pop. The band consisting of Pat Kostalnick on guitar and vocals, Mike Kostalnick on guitar, Greg Dempsey on drums and Ian Morrison on bass recorded the twelve songs at Chameleon West Studios with the esteemed Marc Hunt on the board. Some of the highlights here are the big guitar sound of "She", the slower paced "Singing to No One", "I Feel Fine", the title track "Get Some!" and "What Do You Want From Me?". These guys sure sound like they are having fun. Check out www.yellowdelicious.com

Sam Gillam
-Measure of Doubt-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Much buzzed about young local singer songwriter Sam Gillam has released his first CD titled Measure of Doubt. In addition to writing the ten tunes he also handled all the instruments, the recording and production on the disc. Gillam has obviously been a student of The Beatles by the heavy Fab Four influence in the music. He even gets on his Lennon pulpit with the political sounding "Whatever It Takes" which is probably the best cut from the disc. A few of the other tracks to check out include "The World has Moved On", "Time Has Come", the title track "Measure of Doubt" and "Side by Side". A very promising talent who I'm sure we'll hear more from. Go to www.myspace.com/samgillam for more information.

Joyce Wilson Nixon
-In Flight-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
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Soulful vocalist Joyce Wilson Nixon has released a new CD titled In Flight a mix of R&B, soul, funk and a few Hip Hop beats for a modern approach. Wilson Nixon co wrote the eight songs with Flick Williams who also produced the disc. "House of Pain", "Envy" and "He's Gone" all sound sweet on this one. Highlight here is the track "B-Low" which manages to name check everyone from Lance Diamond to Jackie Jocko in an ode to the Buffalo R&B and funk scenes. Check out www.myspace.com/joycewilsonnixon

Jackdaw
-Blackgrass-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

The award winning and much beloved musical group Jackdaw has released a new disc titled Blackgrass. The pride of South Buffalo (sorry Jimmy) the new platter finds the band (Tim Byrne-vocals/guitar, Joe Davies-fiddle, Tom Jordan-bass, David Moore-pipes/accordion and more and George-drums) a bit more adventurous than previous outings and shows the maturity the band has reached in their playing and writing. A raucous opening set for The Dropkick Murphy's at Lafayette Square this summer showed the band's fury and featured many of the new songs in the set. The fourteen tracks were recorded at Sessions Studios in Buffalo under the direction of Chuck Madden. So pour yourself a Guinness and enjoy the tracks "Parade", "Shiny Black With Rain", "Annelise", "All My Life" and the instrumental number "Spaghetti Western". They also tackle Steve Earle's classic tune "Galway Girl" which has been a staple of their shows for years and is finally on disc. Mighty fine stuff! Check out www.brokencans.com for info on live shows and purchasing Blackgrass and other Jackdaw merchandise.
Off The Cuff
-48-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

The result of a two day marathon recording session at Audio Magic Studios is the latest release from Off the Cuff aptly titled 48. The band (Steve Amuso-vocals/guitar, Pete Cimino-vocals/guitar, Brian Iten-bass and Max Henshaw-drums) has a melodic acoustic sound ala Dave Matthews Band or Jack Johnson and a good knack for vocal harmonies. Short of overdubs and multi takes the spontaneous sound of the twelve tracks makes for a live disc without the applause. Highlights here are the tunes "Nine To Five", "Waterfall", "Shadows and Echoes" and "Square One". To find out about purchasing 48 and for upcoming shows go to www.myspace.com/otcmusik
Rob Lynch
-Gift Songs From A Lovely, Puzzling Sea.-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

One of the area's finest musicians and an exhibiting artist as well Rob Lynch has released a multifaceted two disc set titled Gift Songs From A Lovely, Puzzling Sea. The music conjures up Ennio Morricone and Angelo Badalamenti styled pieces with elements of John Lennon and Jeff Tweedy. If that isn't too much for you, add a little Tom Waits and you have some fine music here. The fellow artists helping him on the disc reads like a Who's Who of local musicians including Buffalo Music Hall of Fame members Jim Whitford and Mike Meldrum, the always superb Joelle Labert, Geno McManus, JoJo Rozler, Mike Morrissey and many others. The first disc features some interesting sounds like the slinky trippy groove and distorted vocals of "Valentines of Palindromes", "Canadian Geese" and "Great News For You". Disc two seems more conceptual in nature and features the outstanding cuts "A Windy Storm", "Railroad Spikes Through Envelopes", "Souvenirs", "Oceanside and Broomsticks" and "Blue Raspberry Sugar".
The CD packaging includes extensive pieces of Lynch's artwork including a set of stickers just like your old Dark Side of the Moon album came with. For more information about the multi talented Rob Lynch and to purchase his CD and art work go to www.welcometosound.com
Roger Bryan
-Engine Hum-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Buffalo's own multi purpose musician and go to guy Roger Bryan has released a solo disc titled Engine Hum. Bryan is front man for one of Buffalo best and brightest bands The Old Sweethearts who has also done stints with Last Conservative and Mark Norris and The Backpeddlers. He steps out here for an astonishing eleven song set of mostly acoustic based alternative country tinged rock. Guests helping out include Eric Roesser, Jeff Pietrzak, Matt Smith, John Brady, and Jenn Sojka. The laconic "Handle It" starts the disc, "Ain't So Cruel" features some fine guitar work from Smith, "Soldier" rides a solid hook, "Gunmoney" is almost Tom Petty sounding and "I Know You Can Too" is a short piano piece. For my money Bryan is one of the best around. Check him out at www.myspace.com/rogerbryan or www.harvestsum.com
Floozie
-She Wants To Be Some Body-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Riding a meteoric career trajectory Buffalo's own Floozie (Jim Schwartz-vocals/guitar, Mike McGranor-guitar/vocals, Marty Schebell-bass and Matt Manera-drums) have released their new CD She Wants to Be Some Body. Produced by Buffalo Music Hall of Fame member Nelson Starr the songs are coated in a shimmering sonic alternative rock gloss. Blending British Invasion with everything from The Cars to Nirvana they make a refreshingly interesting blend. The seven songs here are all top notch with honors going to the quirky "She Going To California", "The Days Go Bye", It Happens" and the debauched "Do You Have A Soul". Catch up with the band at www.myspace.com/floozie
John & Mary & the Valkyries
-Peace Bridge-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

The legendary John & Mary have reformed under the moniker John & Mary & the Valkyries for their latest release titled Peace Bridge. They recorded the thirteen song CD at Sessions Studios in Buffalo with help from Dwane Hall. The gorgeous folk rock sound of the duo is supplemented by the Valkyries a roving band including Pat Kane, Kent Weber, Rob Lynch, Joe Rozler, Nelson Starr and Jerome Augustyniak. Also assisting on some of the tracks are The Steam Donkeys' Charlie Quill, Jackdaw's Davey Moore, Gretchen Schulz, Greg Gizzi, Andrew Case, Kenny Peterson and Armond John Petri to name a few. A few of the outstanding tracks include "Easter", "23 Days", "Johnny and Mary" and "That's Where I Went Wrong". Ramsey's vocals are stellar throughout the disc. A great listen. Check out www.johnandmary.net
Spyro Gyra
-Good to Go-Go-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Good to Go-Go is the title of twelve new tracks from international superstars and Buffalo Music Hall of Fame members Spyro Gyra. While some of the faces have changed over the twenty five year history of the band the constant have always been Jay Beckenstein and Tom Schuman on sax and keyboards respectively. Rounding out the band these days are Julio Fernandez on guitar, Scott Ambush on bass and Bonny B on drums. While the band stays close to their signature sound they get almost Steely Dan-ish on "Simple Pleasure", explore a reggae vibe on "Jam Up (Bonaparte)" complete with some scat dub from Bonny B. Other tracks to give a listen to are "The Left Bank", "Funkyard Dog", "Wassup!" and "A Winter Tale" with some impressive Schuman piano work. For more information check out www.spyrogyra.com
Gurf Morlix
-Diamonds to Dust-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Hamburg, NY native and Buffalo Music Hall of Fame member Gurf Morlix has released his fourth CD this one called Diamonds To Dust. Long based in Austin, TX Morlix recorded the disc with help from Rick Richards (drums), Ray Bonneville (harmonica) and Patty Griffin (harmony vocals) at his own Rootball Studios. Morlix handled the rest of the instruments including his signature guitar work. He wrote all the tracks here except "Killin' Time in Texas" co-written with upstart Troy Campbell and "Madalyn's Bones" written with Brende Fuller. The lone cover among the eleven cuts here is an authoritative version of Bob Dylan's "With God on Our Side". Other tracks to ponder along with the afore mentioned are "Blanket", "I've Got a Passion" and "Need to Know". You can get more information at www.gurfmorlix.com
Blue Rodeo
-Small Miracles-
CD Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Toronto's Blue Rodeo always a favorite in Buffalo has a new disc out titled Small Miracles. Content to have remained together for so long and no longer seemingly looking for the big hit record they now explore the songs for the joy of making music and the journey that takes you on. This is always evident in their live performances. On Small Miracles they don't stray far from home with a comfortable feel to the songs for longtime fans. Good stuff on this one includes "Blue House", "Three Hours Away", "It Makes Me Wonder", "Summer Girls" and "C'mon". More information at www.bluerodeo.com
Rockin' the Rockpile
(The Buffalo Bills of the American Football League)
-by Jeffery L. Miller-
Book Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Rockin' The Rockpile by Jeffery L. Miller is a must have book for any Buffalo Bills fan. This comprehensive book chronicles the Bills during their playing days in the American Football League in the dubiously beloved War Memorial Stadium fondly called The Rockpile. Miller a Springville, NY resident and lifelong Bills fan covers the team from their birth through their 1969 season in the Rockpile. The book includes a foreword by Bills Hall of Fame guard Billy Shaw, a year by year breakdown of the seasons, stories about the 1964 and 1965 AFL Championship seasons, background stories about the players, a "Where Are They Now" section and dozens of black and white photos. The book also lists all players and coaches, yearly stats, team records, draft picks and standing from the AFL-era. The part that I found especially appealing was the box scores of every game which allowed me to go back and reminisce about some of the amazing players and games I saw as a young boy with my Dad at the Rockpile. This was truly a fascinating time in Buffalo Bills history all brought together in one book. Rockin' the Rockpile by Jeffery L. Miller is available at local bookstores or by going to www.ecwpress.com

Bruce Springsteen on Tour 1968-2005
-by Dave Marsh-
Book Review - By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Renowned rock journalist Dave Marsh has released his third book about Bruce Springsteen this one titled On Tour 1968-2005. Marsh a longtime Springsteen insider documents Springsteen epic career as one of the all time greatest live performers in rock history. This exhaustive tome details some of the monumental and milestone shows from Bruce's long history of performances starting with his first show at the Woodhaven Swim Club in Freehold, NJ to his sold out 2005 Devils and Dust Tour. The book is filled with many rare photos and artifacts and behind the scenes antidotes from Marsh and others. A must have book for Springsteen fans. Available at local bookstores or by going to www.bloomsburyusa.com


NATIONAL CD REVIEWS
Here's a rundown of some stellar national releases
to come across our desk in the last few months.
The four star system is in effect.

Kelly Willis
-Translated from Love-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


Austin, TX. based alternative country chanteuse Kelly Willis has released her first album in five years titled Translated From Love. Willis, who posses one of the finest singing voices, teams up with Chuck Prophet and Jules Shear on this one. Highlights include a cover of the David Bowie/Iggy Pop composition "Success" along with "Sweet Little One"; the title cut "Translated From Love" and "Don't Know Why". Check out www.kellywillis.com for more info.
Carrie Rodriguez
-Seven Angels On A Bicycle-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


Upcoming singer songwriter Carrie Rodriguez has released her debut CD titled Seven Angels On A Bicycle with help from acclaimed producer and songwriter Chip Taylor of "Wild Thing" fame. With a mix a styles from country to psychedelic to rock she can do heartfelt or peel the wallpaper off the walls. Check out the country shuffle of "Never Gonna Be Your Bride", "50's French Movie", a breakup classic "I Don't Want To Play House Anymore" and "Dirty Leather" Good stuff here. Check out www.carrierodriguez.com for more info.
Marty Stuart
-Compadres (An Anthology of Duets)-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


Marty Stuart's latest titled Compadres is a collection of duets Stuart has done over the years with other artists during his long career. Most of this stuff has been released before but is finally assembled from various obscure and commercial releases onto one disc with previously unreleased tracks with Loretta Lynn and Old Crow Medicine Show appearing here. Other collaborating with Stuart includes Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Travis Tritt, Steve Earle, George Jones, B.B. King and many others. On the web www.martystuart.net
Abra Moore
-On The Way-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


With a light breathy voice like cotton candy clouds, folk pop artist Abra Moore has released her latest CD titled On The Way. Mixing elements of country, blues and jam band grooves the eleven tracks make for a pleasing listen. Check out the title cut "On The Way", "Take Care Of Me", "Sorry" and "No Turning Back". Fans of Sophie B. Hawkins and Rickie Lee Jones will be right at home with Abra Moore. On the web www.abramoore.com
The Charlie Daniels Band
-Live From Iraq-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


The always patriotic Charlie Daniels could not pass up the chance to perform for our troops in Iraq and one of his two new releases is a live recording of one of those overseas shows. It's the basic CDB greatest hits show but the energy from the band and the servicemen and women make for a special performance. All the classic Charlie Daniels tunes are here including "The South's Gonna Do It (Again)", "The Legend Of Wooley Swamp", "Long Haired Country Boy" and "The Devil Went Down To Georgia". The band even worked up a new tune called "Iraq Blues" just for this show. Check out www.charliedaniels.com
The Charlie Daniels Band
-Deuces-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


The Charlie Daniels Band teams up with some great artists for their latest studio release titled Deuces. This rollicking good time disc features the CDB teaming up with Travis Tritt on "What I'd Say", Bonnie Bramlett for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours", Gretchen Wilson on "Jackson", "Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye" with Montgomery Gentry and "Let It Be Me" with Brenda Lee. Some of the others appearing on the disc include Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Brooks & Dunn and Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish. The best two collaborations come from Marty Stuart on "God Save Us All From Religion" and the amazing tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan, "Jammin' For Stevie", with SRV's band Double Trouble and Brad Paisley laying down some tasty guitar licks even Stevie would have admired. For more info go to www.charliedaniels.com
The Silos
-Come On Like The Fast Lane-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


One of the premier bands to emerge from the 1980's burgeoning country alternative scene, The Silos soldier on with their latest CD titled Come On Like The Fast Lane. Eloquent lyrics and blistering guitars make up the bulk here with stellar tracks such as "Behind Me Now" co written with Steve Wynn, "Fall on Your Knees", "Keeping Score", "Days Gone By" and the love tale "Never Leaving". More info on The Silos latest can be found at www.thesilos.net
Cowboy Junkies
-At the End of Paths Taken-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


The latest from Cowboy Junkies, At the End of Paths Taken, finds the band exploring new shading to their somber music making. Orchestrations and a bent towards the blues bring revitalization to the bands sound. "Brand New World" kicks off the disc with an up tempo sound while the haunting piano sound on "It Doesn't Really Matter Anyway" adds a surprise element. "Spiral Down" and the crunchy guitar sound on "Cutting Board Blues" deserve praise as well. Check out www.cowboyjunkies.com
Davis Coen
-Ill Disposition-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


Recorded over a three day period the latest from bluesman Davis Coen titled Ill Disposition is a treat from start to finish. A mix of originals and covers the disc has a loose laid back feel to it with some mighty impressive musicianship. Cover songs from titans such as John Lee Hooker, Junior Kimbrough, Chuck Berry, Leiber & Stoller and Allan Toussaint mix seamlessly with Coen's original songs. "Busker's Blues", "Two- Timer's Blues", "Something at My Feet" and Got To Hold Out", all Coen original songs, stand out here. For more info on Davis Coen and his latest Ill Disposition go to www.daviscoen.com
Peter Karp
-Shadows and Cracks-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


While he toils primarily as a blues artist, the multi instrumentalist Peter Karp is a rocker at heart. On his new release titled Shadows and Cracks he plays the blues and shows his Heartland roots as well. His Blind Pig label mate Poppy Chubby shows up to lend a hand and produce a couple of tracks for Karp and Garth Hudson from The Band lends some B3 organ to "The Lament". Other standout tracks include "Air, Fuel and Fire", "Goodbye Baby" and "All I really Want". For more information go to www.PeterKarp.com or www.blindpigrecords.com
John Nemeth
-Magic Touch-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


The latest from John Nemeth titled Magic Touch features twelve songs of smooth soulful blues with a big harmonica sound. The disc was produced by "The Master of the Stratocaster", Anson Funderburgh who also lends his guitar playing to a track on the disc. Nemeth is very similar in his harmonica style to Funderburgh's longtime band mate the late great Sam Myers. Lots of good stuff here with the hot "Blues Hit Big Town", the Roadhouse rocking title cut, the soul rave up "She's Looking Good" and "Let Me Hold You" featuring Funderburgh's signature guitar chops among them. For more in go to www.johnnemethblues.com or www.blindpigrecords.com
Mandy Mercier
-Run Out Of Darkness-
By Bob Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com


Austin, TX. based Mandy Mercier has a new CD out titled Run out Of Darkness. A mix of eclectic covers and some originals the disc kicks off with a cover of Willie Dixon's "Spoonful" before segueing nicely into a Mercier composition "Get There" that features the late Champ Hood on guitar. A sassy cover of Allan Toussaint's "Hello, My Lover" and the Sippy Wallace blues number "Special Delivery" score here as well. Other highlights include a duet with Ray Wylie Hubbard on the title cut, a cover of The Lovin' Spoonful's "Sportin' Life" and the Big Mama Thornton classic "Ball & Chain". The disc ends with "You Gotta Move" arranged by Mercier and the late Blaze Foley. Check out www.mandymercier.com for more information.
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