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"Between Yesterday and Tomorrow" by Jermaine Rand is a passionate and eclectic acoustic guitar based album. Rand takes his guitar on a journey through Soul, Rock, Flamenco, World and Classical Music influences that should satisfy music lovers from all walks of life.
Recorded and mixed at The ParkElevator Music, Atlanta, GA. Additional recording by Michael Briggs, Raleigh, NC. Written, arranged, produced, engineered, recorded and mixed by Jermaine Rand. "Build the Temple" mixed by Don McCollister at Nickel and Dime Studios, Atlanta, GA. Mastered by Ty Tabor at Alien Beans Studio, Houston TX. Jermaine Rand- Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Lead and Backing Vocals Michael Briggs- Bass Daniella Willett-Rabin- Percussion Jean Kelley- Vocals Chanel Rand- Vocals Adam Smith- Vocals Art and Graphic Design by Daniella Willett-Rabin. www.jermainerand.com
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A strong message by a local officer to “Don’t Give Up” is encouraging people to stay positive in this tough economy.
Lt. Garfield Rhaney has been with the Tifton Police Department for 23 years and has been DJing since 1980. Originally from West Palm Beach, Fla., Rhaney has made a name for himself not just in law enforcement but also in music. Rhaney has written many songs, but his latest production, “Don’t Give Up,” in his own words, is “an uplifting song to inspire people to keep their heads up and to stay positive while fighting this economic monster.” Rhaney noted that he wrote the song shortly after the oil spill crisis. The song is approximately 3 minutes and 43 seconds long, and his daughter, LaShontae “Latae” Rhaney, 30, is singing on the track, which also includes a sound bite with President Barack Obama. “When I wrote the song, I was trying to find a sound bite,” Rhaney stated. “I happened to come across President Obama talking about the problems we have and I decided to use that.” Rhaney advised that at the end of the song he states that President Obama can’t do it alone. “Don’t Give Up” has been made into a still video that shows various photos taken around town by Rhaney or from the Internet of things people are struggling with every day, such as bill payments and handling stress, and issues that are affecting the economy from Wall Street to the oil spill crisis. He advised that his goal is to make a live video which he will film at different places, the majority local, to capture the message of the song. Rhaney stated that when it comes to putting his music together, the first thing he does is get the beat together — drum track and base line — and then he works on adding the keyboard parts. “Once I have the music down, I start working on the lyrics,” Rhaney added. Rhaney is an officer throughout the day and by the time he arrives home, he becomes “The G-Man.” He advised that in the 1980s, he was known as “The Master-G.” “When I get off work, I mostly write and I also do instrumental music as well,” Rhaney said. “I send several of them (instrumental songs) to my daughter to see if she wants to add any words.” Rhaney said his style of rapping is similar to that of the 1980s. He stated that Latae is the singer of the family. He helped her record her first song, “So In Love,” on a cassette tape, Rhaney said with a laugh. Rhaney noted that some of the officers at the TPD have heard his latest song and are aware of his music skills. “They tease me and say that I better not forget them when I make it big,” Rhaney said smiling. “I usually let someone in the department listen to my songs to get their honest opinion, because they will be honest with me. People hear music differently.” “Don’t Give Up” can be found on a total of 13 Internet sites that sell music, including AppleiTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon MP3, MySpace Music and Emusic. You can also check out his Facebook page, “Sounds of The G-Man,” to find several of his songs. Rhaney noted that most of his songs have a signature — “G-Man” — at the beginning to indicate that the song is his, which is said by his wife Delois. Also, Rhaney is working on a new song to release to the public called, “No Excuse.” He advised that this song is focused on how there is no excuse for the many crimes being committed in the community. He said this song came about due to a senseless murder that was recently committed in Tifton. “I got fed up with everything and just went to writing,” Rhaney st
Candy Rose is an unsigned, independent Singer/Songwriter from London, U.K. She writes/co-writes all her material and has many influences, from the Late Great Michael Jackson to Madonna to Nirvana to Alicia Keys and Fall Out Boy to name a few. She is an avid fan of Patrick Stump - so much so, she wrote a song about him - and has been tipped as one of the U.K Artists to watch and keep listening to. She is not restricted in her genre or style of music and her works feature something for all.
When the voice of Candy Rose was heard over the airwaves for the first time following the release of her debut single, So You Know in 2009, little was known about her as no public photos had been taken of her at the time, and interviews had only taken place over the radio. Despite the mystique surrounding her, her debut album A Rollercoaster Love created a huge buzz resulting in radio exposure worldwide and rave reviews. Candy Rose has since revealed her face to the public, had a string of successful gigs in and around London, won various national and international awards, had her songs played in major retail branches and clubs, performed at the Miami Music Festival, becoming a proud Olympics Ambassador for her home city London, having her music used in various movies – most recently Magic Mike XXL; DVDs, TV shows – BBC Click and ad projects, as well as had a photo shoot with Andy Fallon who has worked with the likes of The Killers and Morrissey to name but a few. Her works have been featured in over 40 compilations, which have all been in the top 10 around the world. She has just released The Best featuring Ian-Massa Harris and is also currently working on something new - which many hope will be the long-awaited second album, from the lady fondly dubbed "The Queen of Hooks". All music by Candy Rose is available from i-Tunes, Amazon, CD baby, all digital platforms. CDs are rarely printed so they have become collector’s items and can only be found on very limited sites such as Amazon, CD baby and select few retailers It’s been four months since we’ve heard anything from Robert Hunter. The reclusive rocker with an alt-country vibe who gave us the songs “Wasted and Sober” and “Outta My Mind”, appeared destined, at the time, to will his way into the music industry with a plan and a purpose. “Afterglow” was a record that seemed to defy all the latest trends. His sound is gritty and authentic. It’s unique in this day of computerized instruments. And yet, perhaps not surprisingly, he managed to find an audience. Robert then scored a hit with “Gone for Good”. It reached the FM bands and garnered over one hundred thousand views for the video – all this while he claimed not to have, or want, any major label representation. We were all waiting for the tour and what came next.
Then silence. We reached out to Robert and this is what he gave us – the previously unreleased video for the song “Ditto Baby”. It clearly showcases his desire to make music and art that speaks to the heart of those he calls, “hopeful romantics.” Robert said he wanted to make a statement with the piece. And he did, in just over three minutes – which is saying something. Maybe we were wrong to assume that he was just resting on his laurels. Before we could get into concept, the music, he spoke about his wife Becky. She was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in late December, just before the “Afterglow” album was set for release. Robert said, it sent him sideways but also inspired him. “She’s just the most loving, patient and kind girl I’ve ever known. It’s so unfair. But Becky doesn’t see it that way. She never did. She says we’ve been chosen by God to endure this. I didn’t believe her at first. I spent a lot of time questioning everything. Those were the darkest days of my life.” “What brought you out of it?” We asked. “She did!” he said. “It’s strange because I was supposed to be the one trying to save her. But she was, all along, saving me. She told me not to give up, to keep writing. Eventually, I had no choice but to listen. Becky was bald and telling me everything was going to be OK. She’s very tenacious.” In the meantime, the two have spent a considerable amount of time in recovery, focused on the road ahead. Robert says that the only thing that matters is the cure. The doctors have worked miracles. It’s a heartfelt story you’d have to hear to believe. They’ve disappeared to the mountains several times, gotten lost on purpose, and gained a lot of perspective while getting back to basics, in the Adirondack wilds. There Robert wrote a novel he says is, “Absolutely the craziest thing you will ever read. But Becky endorses it.” He got a publisher, and there’s a whole new adventure about to unfold. There is a new record too. He promises the songs are his best yet, inspired by some of their ordeals. Both the book and the record come out in 2018. We can’t wait. And we pray that Becky continues to improve. “She’s getting better day by day,” Robert told us. But there’s a lot more work to be done. Becky has surgery in a couple weeks, then radiation, before the dynamic pair, God willing, embark on a nationwide tour to celebrate their remarkable achievements, against all odds. Throughout life we find those who touch us. Musically, I found so many fellow musicians in my own community who have influenced me in some way. Whether to inspire me to write or record or even find a new genre to play in, we have all touched upon something special. However, there's more to the story;
This record tells my story of falling in love, falling out of love, breaking up and working our way to be together again. These amazing musicians on this record loved me and my family enough to pull together and record over three volumes of my work. In return, every musician on my record was promised a copy in vinyl. Something our small community has not seen in years, plus over 45 musicians banding together... simply never done. Whiskey Jar is just one chapter of my pain... Danny Kensy is a nationally touring Country artist and songwriter based in Richmond, VA. His music blends a modern day edge with classic and traditional Western sounds. Danny has opened for such acts as Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Gary Allan, The Charlie Daniels Band, and many many more.
Kensy's songwriting has been awarded by The Billboard Song Contest, The International Songwriting Competition, and The Great American Songwriting Contest. He has also been deemed "One To Watch" by Nashville Songwriting group NSAI. Danny Kensy: "As a performer I can tell you that there is no greater feeling than watching people sing along with you at your shows and this happens about 200 times a year for me. Yes, I play that much! They say hard work pays off and man I work a lot. I have played many venues with artists such as Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Gary Allan, Big & Rich, Joe Nichols, Travis Tritt, Randy Travis, .38 Special, Terri Clark, Lorrie Morgan, Ronnie Milsap, JoshTurner, Charlie Daniels and more. 7 of my tunes have hit the radio waves with my most recent being a chart topper, “Kiss Me Somethin' Good”. Most recently I was honored by The Josie Music Awards by winning Modern Country Male Rising Star of the Year. As a writer I have won numerous awards for The Billboard Song Contest, The Great American Songwriting Contest, The International Songwriting Contest and I have been a “One to Watch” writer multiple times with NSAI." Cody Joe Hodges’ music has been described as “real country”, influenced by some of the country greats from the late 70’s and 80’s – George Strait, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson (just to name a few). With his thrilling, high-energy performance, it is rare that you will find someone that reaches across the aisle to both the old and new generations, but Cody Joe Hodges does it every time. Cody Joe Hodges’ voice ranges from silky smooth to raspy seduction. Cody Joe’s sound is something out of the past, and his writing style of the here and now.
Cody Joe Hodges started playing music at an early age, but it wasn’t until his senior year in high school that he became serious about his art. Cody Joe wrote his first song, “Daddy’s Dream”, his freshman year, while living in the dorms at Texas A&M University. Not long after graduating from Texas A&M in 2006, the young talent spent a short stay in Nashville. Afterwards, deciding to “get away from music” and move back to Texas and join the Army. While in the Army, (duty station, Fort Carson), he was playing music on a street corner in Colorado Springs with a homeless man, when he was discovered by an Army affiliate. He was then asked to audition for the group "Harmony in Motion," a vocal ensemble based out of Fort Carson, Colorado. After auditioning, they extended an offer to join them, and Cody Joe began traveling across America playing for large entertainment venues. Upon discharge, his dad had a talk with him about a career in the power line business as a lineman. This sounded like something exciting and also a great opportunity to draw upon for songwriting, so he joined the energy field in 2010. At the same time, he started a band called “The Linemen”, and released his first album in 2012. In the spring of 2013, Cody Joe decided to exit out of the power line business and focus energy on his music as a solo artist, along with whatever plans God had for him. It has been a blessing thus far. With his first recording contract signed in Dec. ’13. Cody Joe Hodges released "The Good Stuff" album through an Oklahoma based record label, Tate Music Group, in November 2014. In 2014, Cody Joe teamed up with Lamon Records, a Sony independent label out of Nashville, to record a four song EP entitled "One More Drink". After successfully gaining airplay and chart status with his singles, he decided to release his first Christmas album, “Down Home Christmas”. The Christmas album was released in Oct 2016 and has 5 traditional country songs and 3 originals. Cody Joe lives life on the road, constantly touring and trying to get his music heard. He also knows the road to Nashville well. He takes that road every other month from Texas to write songs and network amongst the industry community on Music Row. From humble beginnings, Cody Joe Hodges brings the drive and determination to attain National results. DJ Funsize started djing with humble beginnings in NJ at 16 doing private parties for friends and family.
Once in college Funsize career continued to grow mixing at campus house parties building him the reputation of Kean University’s top dj. When not in class, Funsize held residencies at the best clubs and lounges in the NY/NJ Metro area.
After college DJ Funsize exploded onto the map djing all over including Atlantic City, jersey shore's top clubs, Spring Break, private events and touring internationally.
His open format ability to mix house, with old school hip-hop, pop, rock, spanish and other genres gives him the versatility to please any crowd. Funsize has begun to produce his own original music that has charted top five singles on Spinnin’ Records Dance Chart. DJ Funsize is slowly earning his name and place in the dj world, but is by no means finished with where he is going. The journey and music continues…
…good people, good vibes, good times... You might be forgiven for thinking that someone who wrote and sang the hits for one of the biggest bands in the world in the 80s and 90s would more likely be found on a Florida beach rather than huddled in a dark recording studio or traveling from gig to gig, taking his solo show on the road. But that is the life for Brian Howe, who for the better part of a decade fronted one of the Great British musical exports, the legendary Bad Company.
During his tenure with the band, Howe, along with producer Terry Thomas, co-wrote almost a dozen Top 40 Billboard Album Rock hits, including the Number One singles ‘Holy Water’ and ‘If You Needed Somebody’, a poignant, plaintiff ballad that still tugs at the heart of those who spent their High School years watching MTV when the channel actually played music videos. After a decade of touring worldwide, fronting an iconic rock band and recording three acclaimed solo projects, Howe is forging yet another path for himself the old fashioned-way: discipline and hard work. Working once again with producer Brooks Paschal, Howe is continuing to explore a sound he essentially created when he was with Bad Company, the lynchpin being his unmistakable, slightly raspy vocal that is one of the most underrated yet respected voices in rock music. Howe met Paschal when he was searching for a studio to record a new album and he overheard a project that the young producer/writer was helming. Impressed with what he heard, he and Brooks sat down and, in just a few short hours, had written a couple of songs. “That was the moment I realized we had a real chemistry, that we could have a great working relationship,” Howe said later of this first encounter. That initial meeting led to what became the critically acclaimed ‘Circus Bar’ album, the name being an homage to one of Howe’s favorite watering holes in Guatemala, a country with which he has a certain affinity. (When he is not on the road or recording, he spends as much time as he can in this Central American Republic where he is also on the board of a dog rescue foundation called Ayuda). Currently in a Florida studio working on his fourth solo project, Howe has his musical vision set on a big horizon, different from anything he’s done before. The album release will coincide with solo acoustic shows that will celebrate a deep well of his influences — ranging from Cat Stevens to The Beatles to renowned Scottish songsmiths Gallagher and Lyle — as well as new originals and gems from his days fronting his previous partnership with Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke, Bad Company. “I’m hoping to tour small theaters where I can actually talk to the audience,” Howe said. “That really intrigues me. If they’ve taken time out of their day to come and see me, I want to treat them as friends, not just people in the audience.” Howe exploded onto the scene when he partnered with multi-platinum artist Ted Nugent for the 1983 album, Penetrator. The success of that album propelled Howe into the spotlight, and it wasn’t long before Bad Company came calling. The band had enjoyed massive popular success in the 70s with hits like “Feel Like Making Love” and “Rock and Roll Fantasy,” but with the departure of founder Paul Rodgers and falling record sales, the group’s business was in a downward spiral and was in desperate need of a strong “kick start.” “Joining Bad Company was a challenge and I knew it was going to take a lot of hard work” said Howe. In 1986, on his first U.S. tour with Bad Company, they were opening for Deep Purple when, sadly, (Deep Purple guitarist) Ritchie Blackmore broke a finger,” Howe said. “That left us in America with no gigs. I’m not joking, we were playing small bars and night clubs. I knew that if something didn’t happen this was going to fail...we needed a hit record. Howe approached management with his concerns for the band’s future, and they introduced him to producer Terry Thomas with the idea that they should write three songs for the band’s next album. The duo finished three new songs in three days. When none of his bandmates contributed any songs of their own, he and Thomas finished writing the majority of their 1988 album, Dangerous Age, a project that yielded the hit singles “No Smoke Without a Fire”, “One Night “, and “Shake It Up”. All three songs landed in the Billboard Top 10 Album Rock Tracks chart. Buoyed by that success, Howe and Thomas set to work on the now iconic 1990 platinum album, Holy Water. The album yielded the singles “If You Needed Somebody,” “Walk Through Fire” and the title track, which hit Number 1 for two weeks on the AOR charts. The success continued with the Gold certified Here Comes Trouble, producing the hit “How About That”. Having stretched his creative wings in the studio, Howe focused on recapturing the band’s live performance reputation and subsequently led them to becoming one of the top 5 grossing acts of 1991. During Howe’s tenure with the band (1986 — 1994), Bad Company sold more than 19 million records worldwide. Howe’s success leading the band did not come without problems, though. Despite the band’s resurgence with Holy Water, Howe’s bandmates seemed more interested in sticking to their past accolades rather than continue creating new music. “At some point, you want to move on artistically,” Howe said. “If you’re not creating something new, then what’s the point? It gets very difficult to love music anymore when what you’re doing is resting on your past hits.” The upside for Howe, though, was that it pressed him to broaden his own artistry. “All I’d ever wanted to do was to sing and write songs,” he said, “But when I joined we were really a sinking ship. I knew what it would take to turn the band around, and that was hard work. For whatever reason, the other guys were not bringing any new songs to the table, so I was forced to take over as the songwriter. I never expected that job, but to survive I knew that we had to have new material.” “Still, it was an incredible decade for me,” he adds. “In terms of becoming a better writer and performer, it was amazing. I knew what it took to turn Bad Company around. I had a fixed idea of what needed to be done. Mick and Simon were in a different place to me, they had already enjoyed hugely successful careers and I was the new kid on the block, perhaps I wanted it a little more, so selling a ton of records gave me a great deal of confidence for the music I’m creating now. Even though it was an acrimonious split, the whole experience made me a lot of money and allowed me the freedom to explore my musical interests.” ‘Hot Tin Roof’ is the new single, the first track to be released from sessions that have been spread over the past three years and recorded in a variety of locations. It is an up tempo, hard rocking love song that is resonating both with his core base and new fans. With the new material comes new opportunity, and this Fall, Howe will embark on his first European shows since his last world tour with Bad Company in 1993. He has found a new sense of purpose with a dynamic live band that includes Pete Mendillo on drums, Chris Turnbow on guitar, Abe White on bass and the newest addition, guitarist Paul Warren, who for more than a dozen years traveled the world with Rod Stewart. In an interesting twist, when Paul was playing with Richard Marx in the 80s, he recalls Richard and he returning to the bus after every show and putting on ‘Holy Water’. Today he is enjoying playing those songs on stage with Howe… and Howe is enjoying sharing that stage with a wealth of talent. Four decades on, Brian Howe still has many things he wants to achieve musically, and ‘Hot Tin Roof’ is the first salvo of new music that he hopes will be well received by his audience worldwide. Years ago, a talented singer met another talented singer/guitarist. These young men spent many years working hard and developing their craft. One day they realized that all their years of dedication and devotion had brought to them adoring fans and financial fortunes. Yes, we too are big fans of Simon and Whats- his- face but, that is their story not ours. We are Chicken House Purple.
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