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May 2008

Porter                                                                                                                                                            

Porter is a Fairfield county-based singer, pianist and songwriter.

When Porter graduated from Brown University in 2005, she went on a 4-month long soul-searching trip around the Pacific Rim.  She realized that although she was away from everything familiar, the only thing she missed was making music. 

Upon her return, a friend of the family set up a meeting for me with Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller (i.e. songwriters for Peggy Lee and Elvis, to name a few).  To sit in a room with such legendary figures, seriously discussing my career and music.. it propelled me.  They were taking me seriously, so I began to as well.  

Porter since been performing all over the Northeast since 2007, and has completed her first full-length album -which she produced, wrote and arranged.  It will be out at the end of May.

 

 

Porter
Pre-loved
 
 

April 2008

 

Over Easy                                                                                                                                                          

Overeasy, an eclectic rock band from CT, delivers it's own brand of instrumentals paired with vocals ranging from melodic to story-telling. 

The band's rhythm section, comprised of Matt Schomaker on drums and Brent Couture on bass, have been solidifying their groove since High School. 

John Capobianco and Dustin Page on guitars complete the four piece.  After years of recreational jamming, Over Easy was formed and played their first show on St. Patrick's Day in Milford last year. 

Focused song writing and a love for music make this band a must listen.

 

 

Over Easy
B Fat
 

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March 2008

 

Mark Garthwait                                                                                               
Trance-Hypnotic Mood Music Rock

Mark Garthwait began as a drummer at age 8. By age 14, he was playing clubs and expanding to guitar, bass, and piano. Through the 90's Mark rode the Ct/NY/Mass heavy music circuit as the lead guitarist for the band Hooked, and shared the stage with national acts such as The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Hatebreed, and Murphys Law. His music has had airplay on 104.1 WMRQ, 88.7 WNHU, 89.3 WAMH,
and 90.1 WECS.

 Mark is currently writing music for a self-produced instrumental CD entitled Caldera, which he describes as "trance-hypnotic mood music".

 

Mark Garthwait Baccia

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February 2008

 

The Joey Miller Group                                                   
Blues/Classic Rock


The Joe Miller Group is made up of four guys out of Cheshire, CT. Chris Ferraro on the Drums, Donovan Tracey on the Piano and keyboards, Ben Pascale on the Bass, and Joe Miller on the Guitar and Vocals. The Group are an original act who sound like a mixed influence of The Rolling Stones mixed in with Chuck Berry and the sounds of 60's and 70's Rock n Roll.

 Formed by singer/songwriter of the group Joe Miller and Chris Ferraro in the summer of 2003, the Joe Miller Group has over 140 original songs and mix a repertoire of rock n roll covers into their live show.

 

 

The Joey Miller Group
Driving For Days

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January 2008

 

Signs Of Life
Rock  

Josie Crosby has been playing throughout New England for the last five years. She is a prolific songwriter with a generous catalog of original material. Her songs delve into the emotional side of world and personal events, drawing the listener in with her powerful vocal styling. She has recently joined forces with some of South County's most talented musicians and they are shaping into a new and innovative band.

Although it is nearly impossible to confine this group to one genre, one could describe them as roots-infused rock.  Their use of tone and dynamics lock onto the listener as the lyrics engage the mind.

 

Signs Of Life
Living It Down

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December 2007

 

Gena Ross
Rock
      

Gena Ross co-wrote a musical with Robert Stone called Bigger Fish to Fry and it played in Times Square.

Gena has spent the last 2 years of my life writing and recording this album.

She has taken voice lessons,...but other than that  has never had any musical training.

She can play instruments to write music- but, you'd laugh if she tried to play you a song and sing it at the same time. I write my songs and I couldn't tell you how to hell I played it- I do it once and it's in Ron's hands..

 

Gena Ross All That You Need

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November 2007

 

New Earth
Classic/ Rock

                                                                                                                                                 

New Earth is a fun, three-piece band of singer/ songwriters, dedicated to presenting a variety
of songs they’ve written.

The band is professional and the music is appropriate for all ages.
 

Paul, Jerry, and Tom have decades of songwriting and performing experience and
have been together as New Earth since 1999.

Much of New Earth’s music is written in the style of the great music from the late 60’s and
early 70’s, but have been known to mix in blues, reggae, country and adult
contemporary songs.

New Earth
Station

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October 2008

 

Drew Chadwick
Fusion / Alternative / Indie
   

                                                                                                                    

DC is a Solo Multi-Instrumentalist out of Torrington,

CT  influenced by everything from jazz to electronica. 

His writing styles reflect a wide array of musical influence

gathered from 23 years of musical study.  All composition,

 performance and production is done by this one man.

 

Drew Chadwick
Here Comes The Guilt

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September 2008

 

Brian MacDonald
 

                                                                                                           Americana / Folk Rock / Country    

From the first note at the Hartford Civic Center Stage in the early 70’s, sharing the bill with Don McLean you knew Brian MacDonald was ready for the big bang. Soon after appearing with the likes of James Taylor, Southside Johnny, James Montgomery, Ben E. King, Al Anderson and countless others, Brian was poised for a successful career.

Through a career which has included, music for the Planet of the Apes television show, singing jingles for Mattel Hot Wheels or Weebles, music supervisor for a Smokin Joe Frazier record, co-producer for Jazz legend Larry Young, to performing his own music for over the past 25 years,
Brian has kept the dream alive.

 

Brian MacDonald
Midnight In Nowhere

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August 2007

 

The Naomi Star

                                                                                                                                                    Powerpop / Rock / Indie   

 

Formed from the ashes of critically acclaimed Big Deal recording artists Hannah Cranna, The Naomi Star craft their own brand of pop-rock, swirling together the ringing guitars and catchy melodies of such British Invasion giants as:

 The Beatles, The Kinks and The Who with the driving grooves and emotional intimacy of American folk-pop.

 

The Naomi Star
Sunshine Girl

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July 2007

 

Amazon Charlie

                                                                                                           Rock / Jam Band / Southern Rock    

Amazon Charlie & The Tractors were founded in early November 2006. After an encounter between Guitarist Jeff Nortonen and Drummer Nick Maycock things started to kick into overdrive. Nick suggested to Jeff "We need to start a good ol' Rock n Roll Band". Jeff was in and Nick knew who would fit the other roles.

Jeff Nortonen also placed 2nd in the ENTIRE NATION, for "Guitar Center's annual King of the Blues Guitar Competition."

 

 

Amazon Charlie
Sundance

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June 2007

 
Michael Cleary Band                                                                                                                                                                                                        Blues/Rock  

The Michael Cleary band is a Hartford institution. They are celebrating their 16th year of making original blues/rock music with a twist and have been called Hartford's answer to the Allman Brothers.

 Their shows have been described as great songs, monstrous solos, epic jams, funky grooves, wacky humor; all in all a diverse, joyous musical stew played and sung by talented musicians who have been performing together for nearly 16 years. The MCB is a perennial favorite in the Hartford Advocate's reader's poll and previous winners of the "Best Rock" and "Best Blues" categories.

 

Michael Cleary Band
Child Inside

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May 2007

 
H                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Rock / Alternative / Pop  

H is a singer/songwriter based out of the Hartford, CT area, playing emotional, driven pop-rock songs designed to pull at your heart-strings while at the same time, keep your ears ringing with pure Rock & Roll goodness.

H is also an entertainer, putting his own spin on tunes by some of your favorite artists. By himself, and occasionally with the help of The Real Class Acts, H knows how to bring the party!

 

H
Citysong

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April 2007

 
OTHERWISE                                                                                                                                                                                                   Reggae / Electronica  

Otherwise is refined energy. The band fuses hard reggae and electronica to form a relentless, crowd-shaking experience. Their lyrics are engaging and inspiring, exploring love, social change, and the catharsis of music and dance. Starting as a four piece outfit in 2002, the band has evolved in many stages and in many ways.

Creating their own studio to record and distribute their music; creating and running their own music festival--Festivus Music Festival--to help promote  area music scene; and recently adding a fifth member, DJ Lock Mess, formerly of Zigs and Bats Circus, Lynch, Acidental Groove, and others.

 

OTHERWISE
Reggae Trance

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March 2007

 
Gale Gardiner                                                                                                                                                                                                          Folk / Acoustic         

Born in Philadelphia., PA, Gale started lessons at four years old. In elementary school, she was told she was the ‘most gifted musician’ in her class. At 11 years old, she quit piano, took up guitar & voice, & by 15yo was composing instrumentals & songs for piano & guitar. At 20, she had her 1st gig, also singing at weddings for family & friends.

As an adult she studied with an internationally recognized pianist, vocalist, & guitarist/autoharpist (Peter Pertis/Nancy Anderson, Hartt School of Music faculty, & Harvey Reid, National / International Guitar/Autoharp Champ).

GALE GARDINER
More Than Horses and men

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February 2007

 
METACOMET                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Folk/Rock  

METACOMET features shimmering vocal harmonies, daring bass guitar work, and ultra-tight drumming. But this innovative Connecticut trio doesn’t stop
there. Siblings Jill O’Brien (vocals), Joe O’Brien (bass, vocals) and drummer Mike Keyes focus on creating great songs.
 
The band draws the audience into their show with unforgettable original material, along with edgy takes on classics by The Who, Talking Heads, Blondie, Johnny Cash and many others. Their surprising musical arrangements, powerful originals, showmanship, and laid-back sense of humor keep fans coming back.

 

 

METACOMET
Drivin'

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