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Audio Gumshoe Pinched Tracks Pinch [pinch] -verb Slang a. to catch b. to arrest Specifically as seen in film noir featuring gumshoe detectives. Audio Gumshoe Pinched Tracks are songs that have been submitted to the show by artists hoping for play to potential new fans. Often, these artists don't submit enough material to be featured artists. Their songs are still good, though, and worthy of playing at Audio Gumshoe. If you like these, please visit the artist links to find out more -- and to purchase their music if it is available. Mahoney Mahoney, a passionate singer/songwriter from Dublin, Ireland, has declared that all proceeds from the sale of this song will benefit the LauraLynn Children's Hospice in Dublin. The song had more than 250,000 hits the first week it was released on YouTube. Mahoney co-wrote the song with Rob Malone, who also produced the track. Malone is David Gray's bassist. Song Played - We're On Our Way [on iTunes] Artist Links Mahoney at: Official Site Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook Audio Gumshoe on MySpace The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

This episode brought to you by Audible.com. Get a free trial and free audiobook at audibletrial.com/audiogumshoe. The File Box - Part 2 Today's show features a variety of artists from the submission files. If you like what you hear -- or perhaps don't -- please leave me your thoughts (vis a vis feedback) by clicking the tab on the right hand side of the page -- or by visiting the voicemail page. Songs and Artists Played - Alright (Janus 4-14) - Played Along (DZ) - Black Shoe (BalloonMan) - Call to Arms (BalloonMan) - The Show (Kim Edwards) - Lottery (Sam Page) - Corner of My Eye (Jack Davis and Crossbite) - Hangin' Out at Brown's (Stone Pony) - Amusement Park (Brother Octopus) - Wrong Direction (Edgar Allan Poets) - Six Feet Under (The Centerfolds) // Many thanks to the crew at Ariel Publicity for helping us find Kim Edwards, one of the artists on this episode. Their support is always greatly appreciated. Also, thanks to "mcfarlandmo" for the use of the file cabinet photo on this post. Follow on Flickr. The image is Creative Commons licensed (some rights reserved). Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

This episode brought to you by Audible.com. Get a free trial and free audiobook at The File Box As I mentioned in the last episode of Audio Gumshoe, today's show features a variety of artists from the submission files. Episode 156 will also feature a variety of artists, rather than the usual feature artist format. If you like what you hear -- or perhaps don't -- please leave me your thoughts (vis a vis feedback) by clicking the tab on the right hand side of the page -- or by visiting the voicemail page. Songs and Artists Played - Neurogenesis (Monks of Mellonwah) - Million Pieces (Patchy) - If I Could Fly (Charity Chapman) - Get Dirty (Alec Berlin) - Henry at Home (Alec Berlin) - Backbone (Lay Low) - Safe to Say (Russell Howard) - Comfortably (Leaving Venus) - Jump (DimWisdom) - Doin' Nothin' (Tom Fuller Band) // Many thanks to the crew at Ariel Publicity for helping us find several of the artists on this episode, including Lay Low, Charity Chapman, and Tom Fuller Band. Their support is always greatly appreciated. Also, thanks to Junior Henry for his use of the photo "Bi-axial Spin" on this post. Find him on Flickr. The image is Creative Commons licensed (some rights reserved). You can request to license his images at Getty Images. Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

This episode brought to you by Audible.com. Get a free trial and free audiobook at audibletrial.com/audiogumshoe. Songs Played - Ghost Maps - Please Don't Throw My Love Away - Secret Codes // ...this new album continues the streak with ten songs of bittersweet rust-pop about North College Hill, lead singer Ben Walpole's crumbling Midwestern hometown. The band paints a baroque portrait of the neighborhood-as-history, detailing childhood memories in a faded palette of strings, bells, and guitar jangle. The Minor Leagues have been on Audio Gumshoe twice as feature artists [Shows 57 and 119] and twice on review shows [85 - Two Year Anniversary and 120 - 2009 Review]. Why do I continue to add them? Obviously, I like the band. I enjoy the sound that they create and they continue to create more music. I have often mentioned that I play music on the show that I like. That is no mystery. The music I share with listeners comes from all around the globe. For me, it is refreshing that some of these sounds come from less than 30 miles south of my home. According to Michael Bond at Datawaslost.net, North College Hill is the latest release from The Minor Leagues. It was recorded at The Butcher Shoppe in Nashville, Tennessee. The band recorded the bulk of the tracks during a week in Summer, 2010 with producer Sean Sullivan. In my opinion, the effort has yielded a solid production, full of the gangly Brit-pop that I've so enjoyed from previous TML releases. Vocals are smooth, harmonies are tight and the retro-feel draws me in every time I listen. Mike Breen, of Cincinnati-area CityBeat said, The Minor Leagues have not only become known for their amazingly melodic Pop tunes, but also for their dedication to the "concept album" concept. So true. What amazes me is the way that the band can build a concept album with themes that are often dark or melancholy and make me feel happy listening. The combination of strings, trumpet, and pop harmonies seem to give it a luster that one wouldn't expect from such a theme. I'm not sure why, but it works. Get the Music Artist Links The Minor Leagues Web Site The Minor Leagues on Twitter The Minor Leagues at Facebook The Minor Leagues at YouTube Sissy Mena at Last.fm Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

Songs Played - Soon Speeding Gear - Record Machine - Eager Entertainer - Planets - Verisimilitude // Sissy Mena (mean-uh) is a three-piece sonic rock band from Chicago. They play loud and quiet and fast and slow, all with their hands It was time for me to find another band that had a kick-butt, powerful, presence. I found this with the band Sissy Mena. This Chicago three-piece released the full-length LP Record Machine in November 2011. The band was gracious enough to provide a copy so that I could share some of the tunes with you. If you like what you hear in this episode, please visit the links below to purchase your own copy of Record Machine. While listening to this band I was glad to hear familiar sounds that I might have heard in the 90s, but I found this fresh and new, as well. There's a lot of energy here. The hooks are tight, the production is solid, the rhythm is danceable while maintaining a rock foundation. Nice. Record Machine comes to us 14 months after the release of the band's EP Young Girl. Here's what Sissy Mena promotion material has to say: Released in late 2009, the Young Girl EP drew positive reviews from The Onion's AV Club, Illinois Entertainer, Loud Loop Press, Timeout Chicago, and many more. Sissy Mena's combination of effected guitar and pounding rhythm section drew comparisons to 90's heros such as Dinosaur Jr., My Bloody Valentine, and the Smashing Pumpkins. Don't forget to check out all of the band's links; they are included below. If you are in the Chicago area, you can find them at the Beat Kitchen in February Get the Music Record Machine by Sissy Mena Artist Links Sissy Mena web site Sissy Mena at Twitter Sissy Mena at Facebook Sissy Mena at YouTube Sissy Mena at Vimeo Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

Songs Played - Tall Cactus - Cell Phone - Oh Mother - Whiskey Before Breakfast - Hamlet Chicken Plant Disaster // Equally at home at a beer joint or concert hall, the Bandits meld old-time, bluegrass, western swing and country with the sounds of string band instruments to create the “North Texas Skunkgrass” sound. It seemed time to offer something out-of-the-ordinary on Audio Gumshoe. Though this statement itself may a bit ironic. There's not a typical -- or usual -- sound for this show. I've offered big rock, pop, Americana, trance, metal, blues, outlaw country, rockabilly, latin, world-music, looped acoustic, and even "industrial-tinged alternative folk". So, why not a bit of "skunkgrass?" So, I get a submission from Brooks Kendall, Jr. of Flight Music Group telling me about this band out of Denton, Texas called Boxcar Bandits. I don't listen to bluegrass music, typically, but as soon as I previewed these tracks I was hooked. This is just feel-good music. The fact that these are live tracks gives these selections even more vitality. The ambience of the club, the audience, and the stage conversation lends a feeling of "being there" that makes this a great listen. Each of the songs on this episode is from the new album "Live from Dan's Silverleaf" released in November by Boxcar Bandits. When you listen to the full album, you'll hear the crowd enjoying the music, you'll hear the band talking to each other, you'll hear warts-and-all. And that's what makes this a fun collection. Get a copy. If you're in the Denton, Texas area -- or near any of the venues listed on their show calendar -- go hear them live. They play at Dan's Silverleaf almost every Monday. Here's what Pegasus News recently had to say about the band: ...Denton band Boxcar Bandits played their own brand of music they like to call “skungrass.” The band is a revolving door of Denton musicians – including Paul Slavens – and the current lineup is guaranteed to get your boots stomping and your hands clapping. The band features a single snare drum and washboard played by RTB2’s Grady Don Sandlin, plus an upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and some of the best vocal harmonies this side of the Red River. Boxcar Bandits would be comfortable playing on a stage, a street corner, or a front porch. Their mixture of gospel, country, and bluegrass – or “fastgrass” as they call it – is exactly what was needed to get fans to the dance floor at the Boiler Room. Get the Music Artist Links Boxcar Bandits Boxcar Bandits EPK Boxcar Bandits on Twitter Boxcar Bandits at Facebook Boxcar Bandits at MySpace Boxcar Bandits at Reverbation Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

Songs Played - They'll Strike You Out - Hypnotizer - On Your Way - Right On - Wily, Tricky, Foxy, Sharp // Swedish rock act Stone Antica was first described as a local funk/rock band. Over the years their sound has developed into something more unique with rougher riffs and louder songs, though their funky roots can still be heard in their music even today. It doesn't seem that there's ever been a Swedish band on Audio Gumshoe, but I might have to search back through the archives to be sure. The closest that I may have come is when I featured Robert Rolfe Feddersen, but that can't be right, either. He's from Crown Pointe, Indiana. Regardless, I'd say it's about time. If you are into driving rock and roll, tinged with some funk undertones, and a bit of raw blues tone for good measure, this is probably a good fit for you. Stone Antica presented their material to me back in the summer of 2011. They were then working on the final touches of their self-titled debut album. They had released the track, "They'll Strike You Out," on iTunes and Spotify. I submitted it for play on AMPed New Music Weekly Show #293; it is the first song you will hear on this episode of Audio Gumshoe. With the exception of a laid-back, smooth intro on "On Your Way" each of these tracks drives forward with high-energy rhythm, solid guitar work and well sung vocals. The solid production helps take Stone Antica away from their self-proclaimed "struggling basement band" status. It is quality rock and roll -- deserving of world-wide audiences. The band describes the steps taken to help them achieve final release of the album "Stone Antica": [It was] was recorded at three different locations in 2010. Drum sessions were made in a wooden cabin to get that authentic and warm sound they were looking for. Both bass and guitar were later recorded in a borrowed studio an hour drive away. It was a fine place, but unfortunately very time consuming, and it was exhausting to get there. Therefore the band moved to the third and last location, in a studio right next to our rehearsal place, where they laid down the vocals and added the finishing touches. Get the Music They're on iTunes. Artist Links Stone Antica Stone Antica on Twitter Stone Antica at Facebook Stone Antica on YouTube Stone Antica at Spotify Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

Songs Played - Just a Game - Two Lovers - Hypnotized - Hitman Blues - Stay Gone for Good // I love The Blue News...Sultry, sexy, dirty and organic...Rich and warm songs, genuine vocals, true musicians doing what they love. I'm a fan. - Sylvia Massy (Producer – RadioStar) It's been awhile since we've heard the blues on Audio Gumshoe. But this isn't just any blues, it's tight, rockin', blues built to last. I was pleased to get the email asking me to consider the group for the show. I'm a closet blues fan (perhaps someone will remember my old show "Blogs, Views and Blues"?) and always enjoy tracks that dig in, rock the beat a bit, yet maintain the feel and passion of the genre. The Blue News does that. The band has some great news and credit to their name, too. Recently, they were notified that their song "Two Lovers" is featured on the "Fresh Cuts" CD Compilation released by Guitar Center. This volume is not yet released, but we're told that upcoming Volume 7 will also feature Sublime With Rome (formerly Sublime). Past volumes have included Weezer, Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins, KRS-One, and New Found Glory. Songs heard on this episode of Audio Gumshoe are from the EP Wartime Songs. The album consists of 6 new songs recorded by legendary studio "guru" Jim Devito at Retrophonics Recording Studios in St. Augustine, FL. The album was mixed at RadioStar Studios in Weed, CA by Fernando Flores with famed producer Sylvia Massy! Sylvia worked with Rick Rubin in the 90s and has worked in the studio with Tool, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash and many more multi-platinum artists. Another great credit for the band: The songs "Hitman Blues" and "Just a Game" can be found on Rock Band 3. Previous releases "So Easy" and "You've Got Someone" are found on Rock Band 2. Not bad, eh? Oh, and if you want to be a triva buff, The Blues News are connected to Kevin Bacon through the legendary six steps of separation: Yes, The Blues News has reached the status of being connected to Kevin Bacon through six degrees of separation. Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon 1. The Blue News recorded with Jim Devito 2. Jim Devito recorded Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 3. Tom Petty's video for Into The Great Wide Open starred Johnny Depp 4. Johnny Depp starred with actor Benicio Del Toro in Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas 5. Benicio Del Toro starred in 21 Grams with Sean Penn 6. Sean Penn starred in Mystic River, also starring Kevin Bacon Be sure to check out the band's schedule on their site at thebluenews.net. They play throughout the midwest, including Louisville, Indianapolis, and of course, Chicago. Get the Music Artist Links The Blue News The Blue News on Twitter The Blue News at Facebook Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

Songs Played - Jeez Louise - Fragile - Where Are You Now? (sample) - Dream Believer (sample) - Blow It Away // In late 2009, a recording engineer (Sheldon Gomberg) and a friend of his drove by a garage sale, in Tarzana, CA; and noticed a stack of 2 inch tape boxes. After a brief discussion with the homeowner, he found out that the tapes had apparently been left in a closet, under the stairs of her home, and were there when she moved in. She found the tapes when the wood floors of the house were being refinished. She was the fourth owner of the home, which was built (according to her) in 1972. There were 23 boxes of tape; which Sheldon bought for the forty-seven bucks that he had in his wallet, at the time. Sheldon took the tapes back to his recording studio The Carriage House in Silverlake, and cracked them open. The only information in the boxes were song lists with the name “Sloan Kramer” written by hand, beside each title. A quick count of the titles totaled slightly over one hundred songs! Sheldon had the tapes baked (to avoid delamination) and digitized, for playback in Pro Tools. And if you want to know more about what happened to these songs -- and the entire back story behind Secret Skwirl (and Sheldon Gomberg) you should listen to the podcast. If you just want to read about it -- and, of course, pick up a copy of the album for yourself -- you should go here. Obviously, you can also click any of the links about Secret Skwirl in the section below. Though I'm the eternal skeptic about the story behind this music, I dig the tunes. Go get a copy of this album. Get the Music On iTunes Artist Links Secret Skwirl Secret Skwirl on Twitter Secret Skwirl at Facebook Secret Skwirl at ReverbNation Secret Skwirl at MySpace Sheldon Gomberg Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

Songs Played - How Do You Sleep - Don't Make Me Wait (TVP) - How Can It Be Wrong (TVP) - 3am (TVP) // I’ve been likened to Dallas Green, John Martin, Nick Drake and Elvis Costello, but I like to think that I’ve developed my own distinctive sound. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nick Tann is reaching toward a goal. You can help. I've decided to keep my comments to a minimum on this post (please listen to the audio). Instead, I've let Nick do the talking as seen at his own site: In 2009 myself and Matt Stevens came up with the idea of me recording an album funded by fans and supporters. To give it a bit of an edge I decided that I wanted to record it live (hence keeping down costs) AND to produce a vinyl copy hence The Vinyl Project was born. In March 2011 I went into Livingston Studios and recorded eight live tracks in-front of a specially invited audience. I am still collecting the money still need to produce the final shiny black disc version but now have something real I can give when people contribute to The Vinyl Project. Immediately you will get a finished mixed and master cd copy. This has been lovingly mixed and master by the might Kevin Feavey. This I will post to any address on the planet. I have already posted copies to America, Iceland and even Kent! In time, when I’ve edited it, you will also get a short film shot on the day of recording by Matt Stevens. This will include material not on the cd or the finished vinyl. You will get your name on the credits of the finished vinyl plus a small picture of you if you wish. I still need quite a few more donations to make this happen so I really need your help. To pre-order/contribute to the Vinyl project simply click the links below. Get the Music Nick Tann's "The Vinyl Project" - CLICK HERE Artist Links Nick Tann Nick Tann on Twitter Nick Tann at Facebook Nick Tann at ReverbNation Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

Songs Played - This Is It - Topsy Turvy - In a Coffee Shop, When - Talk About the Love - Welcome to Your Love Imagine a dinner party hosted by the Beatles, with a guest list that includes XTC, Squeeze, the Zombies and Kinks, Aimee Mann and Elvis Costello. Melodic, hook-driven songs with narrative lyrics. Retro and fresh. Drenched in harmony. I first played Andy Stone's music on Audio Gumshoe way back in March 2007. I had found a number of musicians that sounded to me to be "Beatle-esque." The song "In a Coffee Shop, When" stuck in my head; I found myself humming and repeating the hooks and catchy melody time and again. Fast-forward to Spring 2011. Andy contacted me to let me know of his new EP "This is It". I listened to the tracks he submitted to the show and again found myself humming and singing the songs. His tunes are catchy. They nod toward a retro-pop sound, yet sound fresh and new. The production is solid and the lyrics will stick in your head better than most new releases today. Andy has employed some solid vocalists for his projects. "In a Coffee Shop, When" exhibited the talents of Epic recording artist Danny Malone. I felt, at the time, that there was a true George Harrison quality to his delivery on the EP. Some people might remember Malone from his days as vocalist for Diving for Pearls -- or for his work with Elliot Easton (from the Cars). On the 2010 full-length album "You Don't See Many of These Nowadays" Stone brought in the talents of some of Chicago's finest vocalists: Phil Angotti, Mike Przygoda, and Tom Godsman, lead singer/songwriter for the Bethesda, MD based group Accidental Charm. I played the song "Talk About the Love" from this album. "We don't have the Beatles, but we have Andy Stone." -Adam Curry, host of The Daily Source Code, original MTV VJ You'll hear all three of the songs from Andy's latest EP "This is It" on the show. Be sure to pick up a copy of the EP -- and his other releases. You'll find all of the links below. I should mention, also, that Andy Stone is an author. He has two books to his credit. You can find information about both at his book page at AndyStoneOnline. Get the Music

Sponsor: GoToMeeting makes it easy to collaborate online with anyone anywhere. Try it free. Songs Played - Time Will Heal - Blood Eyes Sunrise - U Without Me - Set You Free - More Than This "I really enjoyed your music. You have a great voice and the chord structure of the chorus (Run Away) is very unique... Thank you for letting me listen." - Jack Douglas - Producer (John Lennon, Aerosmith, New York Dolls, Miles Davis) Kristian Jackson submitted his music to me after reaching out to Erk at ErkFM and Insomnia Radio: Australia. I couldn't have been happier. Jackson's album "Blood Eyes Sunrise" is one of the finest independent productions I've heard this year. As a multi-instrumentalist, he brings a wealth of talent to the album, not only as the singer-songwriter, but as a performing artist. Production by Sean Carey (Thirsty Merc) is top notch. Kristian talks about his music on his site bio: “There’s no reason why popular music can’t be both interesting and accessible. I'm trying to make music with enough depth to sustain the interest of the most discerning listener while simultaneously capturing the heart of a mass audience.” If you live in Sydney, Australia, you've like already heard him perform. If not, you must find out when he will be on stage. He's a regular participant on the local music scene; you can find his show schedule at his ReverbNation profile. Be sure to also follow him at all the regular social haunts. The links are included in this post. You can also follow his latest news on his blog. This would typically be the point where I would wax on about the performer's skills, their style, or my thoughts on the music. I can't really do much more than to recommend that you listen to this show -- and purchase Kristian Jackson's album "Blood Eyes Sunrise" using one of the links below. If you enjoy it as much as I, you'll be glad that you did. Get the Music Blood Eyes Sunrise on Amazon.com Artist Links Kristian Jackson Kristian Jackson at Twitter Kristian Jackson at Facebook Kristian Jackson at MySpace Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License. Before you go: Let me tell you about a cool site for both musicians and listeners alike. TheStage.tv is the "world's open mic". I've been visiting the site from time to time, to listen and to play. Musicians from all around the world get together in an open mic format to share their talent, try new tunes, get critique, and to just have a great time. Here's some info direct from the site: TheStage.tv is a one-of-a-kind live video open mic format where audience feedback determines how long a performer takes control of TheStage. TheStage.tv was developed by entrepreneurs who love the arts and entertainment and want to give web audiences the power to share real-time feedback with performers. As well, we did our best to replicate the experience of a contemporary venue where performers can hear the audience cheer, as if they were really performing. And just like in Vaudeville, the audience can still throw them a gold coin! :) The patent-pending queuing process of TheStage.tv allows an audience to interact with performers like never before! Creators and staff of TheStage.tv are wonderfully appreciative of EVERYONE who has performed (and will perform) on TheStage.tv, and hope we contribute positively to your performance enjoyment. For audiences, we hope you enjoy our merging of entertainment and the "real-time web" to create a fun and addicting form of entertainment. They are trying to reach more than 100 viewers/listeners at a time before the year ends. Give it a try!

Sponsor: GoToMeeting makes it easy to collaborate online with anyone anywhere. Try it free. Songs Played - 6 to Midnite - Born Ugly - Blood Meridian - Hats Off to Mr. Beardsley "Like the Black Crowes, the Muggs make no apologies for their retro influences, but unlike Chris Robinson's crew this band has drawn inspiration from a number of sources and learned to fuse them into something that has a personality of its own..." -- AllMusic.com We last heard The Muggs on Audio Gumshoe 102 following the release of their album "On With The Show". Their first appearance on Audio Gumshoe was back in October 2007 just as the band was competing on the Fox network show The Next Big American Band. Though they didn't get past round 2, they were able to introduce themselves to new fans across the globe. The Muggs are one of the few bands that have been repeat feature artists on Audio Gumshoe. This band exhibits a style that matches many of the classic rock giants of the past. The band is preparing their official launch of the their third LP "Born Ugly" on Friday, April 29, 2011. They will be holding a release party at one of their favorite venues, Magic Bag, in Ferndale, Michigan. You can buy tickets now for only $8. If you don't get them online, tickets are $10 at the door. "Born Ugly" will be available in CD, mp3 download, and vinyl. There are thirteen tracks sure to please the avid rock fan. Four selections are played on this episode of Audio Gumshoe. Be sure to visit their site to find out all the details about the new release and the details of the release party. Be sure to visit the band's official site to catch up to their news -- and while you're there check out the video clip from the July 20, 2010 episode of A&E's Gene Simmon's Family Values. The Muggs song "All Around You" was used as a background riff on the show. Get the Music Artist Links The Muggs Web Site The Muggs at Facebook The Muggs at MySpace Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

This episode brought to you by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/audiogumshoe for a free audiobook download. Songs Played - No Fair - Ode to Pain - Minimalism - It Happens "RAUSCH caught his first compositional accolades when Jordan Rudess, keyboard wizard of Dream Theater, contacted him to perform in a special master-class known as KEYFEST" I have enjoyed many varieties of progressive music through the years. I've not, however, focused an episode of Audio Gumshoe on a progressive artist in the six years of the show. I'm not sure why. When Doug Rausch wrote on the Audio Gumshoe Facebook Page wall I was curious enough to follow up. I found that he is one of the many CyberPR represented artists that have been learning how to promote their music. RAUSCH is the self-titled debut album by classically-trained Dough Rausch. His determination to finish this project is well-realized. Being noticed by prominent industry leaders such as Jordan Rudess is no small feat (though it was an unreleased 11-minute epic track called "Flow" that sparked that attention). He has brought in a few key players, including guitarist Gary Wehrkamp, known best for his seemingly superhuman achievements in the progressive rock juggernaut, Shadow Gallery. Also involved is Spock's Beard/Transatlantic mixing engineer Rich Mouser. Ad: International Guitar Month 5 Weeks of Amazing Deals! Exp:04/30 I'll be honest: I wasn't impressed by Doug Rausch's vocals at first. But that's not the only quality that I use to determine what music will be featured on the show. I heard quality production, intense and well-trained composition, and an edge that made me want to continue to listen. I've truly enjoyed hearing his songs many times as they've rotated into my iPod playlist. RAUSCH has a very interesting history that you may enjoy reading at his site DougRausch.com. Here's an excerpt: [Doug] has been studying, writing, practicing, performing, and otherwise living music relentlessly ever since the day his parents all but wrote him off. This obsession recently landed him a degree from the prestigious Ithaca College School of Music in New York, where he won recognition as concerto competition finalist with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. A diverse following began to build as his tireless vision of resuscitating rock and roll collided headfirst with his obligations to “serious music.” For the encore of an ambitious recital on the eve of his 21st birthday, his 13-piece band joined him in tribute to Guns N Roses. November Rain took a classical music school to tears. Get the Music Artist Links RAUSCH Web Site RAUSCH at Facebook RAUSCH at Twitter RAUSCH at MySpace RAUSCH at ReverbNation Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

This episode brought to you by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/audiogumshoe for a free audiobook download. Songs Played - Singing the Obits - Welcome to the Circus - Through the Woods - Love Songs and Lullabyes "In case you didn't notice. In case you were blind. I've been standing here, so handsome, the whole time." It's not often that I find artists that raise my eyebrows and make me take notice as soon as I listen. If I were to put out shows featuring every submission provided to Audio Gumshoe, you would have two or three shows a week. But, in my opinion, they would be mundane and often full of content that would make you turn away. I sift through many songs to decide if an artist should be featured. Sometimes I find single nuggets that might make the cut for a pinched track episode, but often I scratch the entire submission because I don't think one good song is enough to help you become a fan. Skittish is one of the groups that made me dig through their entire catalog. They offered a few quality songs that gave me enough clues to understand that there was no formula songwriting taking place here. Instead, they offer so many different textures, so many new sounds in each song that each becomes a new experience. Indie-folk isn't enough to describe their kaleidoscope of tunes on the double album "The Perfect Shade of Green." The bio on their site at iamskittish.com describes this third album release: The two sides that make up 'The Perfect Shade of Green' play off each other like tennis pros. With themes and references being lobbed back and forth from the rocking first side that sounds like The Pixies if they played in the sixties, to the weirder folky side, which has the feel of the Carpenters scoring a Tim Burton movie. I first heard their music (though they had already submitted tracks to me) when I was putting together the AMPed New Music Weekly episode that I hosted on February 14. Justin Wayne, of the Justin Wayne Show, had submitted the track "Love Songs and Lullabyes". I was immediately hooked. The celtic sound grabbed me and I knew I had to learn more about the band. I was searching for their info when I realized that I had a folder sitting on my computer with the four tracks I share in this episode. Unfortunately for the artist I submitted to that show, they bumped him down on the queue for this episode of Audio Gumshoe. Please listen to this show to hear four great tracks of many from "The Perfect Shade of Green". If you like the tunes here, find out more at iamskittish.com. Get the Music Or: Artist Links Skittish Web Site Skittish at Facebook Skittish at Twitter Skittish at MySpace Skittish at iLike Skittish at Last.fm Skittish at ReverbNation Skittish at YouTube Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on Twitter Audio Gumshoe on Facebook Audio Gumshoe on MySpace The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.