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AYNSLEY LISTER "EQUILIBRIUM" NEW ALBUM DEBUT IN USA  - SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

EQUILIBRIUM justifies Aynsley Lister’s position as a leading light in the rock/blues arena. Aynsley is one of very few artists playing rocking blues with a modern edge - tangible, heartfelt, soul searching and full of fine songwriting; played with passion, vitality and simply stunning guitar work-reminiscent of a young Clapton.

 Aynsley's skill as a songer/songwriter is equally impressive. On EQUILIBRIUM he penned 11 of the 12 songs. And as EQUILIBRIUM is Aynsley's 9th album, his song writing talent is now that of a seasoned veteran. So while his style varies from blues to rock and bck again, his writing is always honest and impressionable.

 EQUILIBRIUM was produced by Steve Darrel Smith and features appearances by Robbie McIntosh (John Mayer band) and also heralds a new direction for Aynsley.

For more info:  Go to AYNSLEY LISTER PAGE

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Mark Pucci Media

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 26, 2008

Contact: Mark Pucci (770) 804-9555

 

BLUESMAN JOE MOSS SET TO RELEASE NEW CD, MARICELA’S SMILE,  MARCH 18 ON 212 RECORDS

 

CHICAGO, IL – 212 Records announces a March 18 date for Maricela’s Smile, the new CD from Chicago-based blues guitarist/singer Joe Moss and his stellar band, with national distribution through Burnside Distribution.

 

Maricela’s Smile features Joe Moss’ most-ambitious set of blues yet, with journeys into not only the west and south sides of Chicago blues, but also includes healthy doses of R&B, funk, soul and jazz to the mix, a testament to not only his musical influences growing up, but also the breadth of his experience as a veteran musician.

 

The CDs dozen tracks include 10 originals, plus Joe’s take on the blues/rock of Free’s “Fire and Water,” as well as a soulful version of “Big Leg Woman,” previously recorded by such legends as Freddie King. Maricela’s Smile closes with the live track, “Ain’t Got No Money,” which gives the band members ample room to stretch out into improvisation, touching on jazz and even the jam/roots/rock sound of The Allman Brothers Band.  

 

A guitarist since he was 15 years old, Joe Moss also turned his younger brother, Nick, on to the blues, who has gone on to develop a strong following in his own right. Joe’s entry into the world of blues came from noted guitarist Buddy Scott, who spotted Moss during a jam session at the celebrated Chicago west side club Rosa’s Blues Lounge and promptly put him to work as a member of his Rib Tip band. In 1992, Joe toured Spain with Buddy and also recorded with him on Scott’s Bad Ave. CD, as well. Moss very quickly became an in-demand sideman with many of Chicago’s hardest working bands, playing guitar on the bandstand for Zora Young, Li’l Smokey Smothers, Syl Johnson, Lefty Dizz, Magic Slim, A.C. Reed, Billy Branch and Little Mack Simmons, among many others. Tours with these artists brought Joe exposure outside of the U.S. in Canada, Turkey, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. 

 

In 1997, he released The Joe Moss Band’s debut self-titled CD, following that with his second album, Monster Love, in 2003. “Monster Love is the work of a skilled craftsman,” said Jeff Johnson in his review for the Chicago Sun-Times. During the ensuing years, Joe Moss has also become a regular not only in Chicago clubs like Buddy Guy’s Legends and The House of Blues, but at venues and festivals around the country and in Europe as well. Buddy Guy, who knows a few things about playing guitar and entertaining, called Joe “energetic, a strong guitarist and always a crowd pleaser” after catching many of Moss’ frequent gigs at his club.

 

The Joe Moss Band will tour extensively in support of Maricela’s Smile release and the act is booked by The Jo-Ann Freda Agency .

 

For more information, visit www.joemossband.com or www.myspace.com/joemossband.

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IAN PARKER  AT THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE:

Watch Ian Parker from the UK is featured on Memphis, TN Channel 3 at the International Blues Challenge - GOOD LUCK IAN!

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Our newest talent, VINCE ESQUIRE was granted a personal invite from blues/rock icon GREGG ALLMAN to join the legendary Allman Brothers at their prestigious annual run of shows at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Gregg was so impressed with Vince's ability and professionalism, that he extended a further invitation to join the Gregg Allman Band as the opening act for several dates of their southern tour, thus leading Vince to embark on his first national stateside tour with a national act. Vince received tremendously positive responses at the House Of Blues in both New Orleans and Dallas, as well as the Meridian in Houston and the legendary Alabama Theater in Birmingham. Vince will again be joining the Gregg Allman Band for more dates beginning in the spring of 2008.

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SEAN CARNEY's "Life of Ease" CD hits Number #16 on KOTO in Telluride, CO CMJ Playlist Chart!! CONGRATULATIONS, SEAN!!

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SCB Supports Blues For Tots (Toys For Tots)

"Following Saturday, November tenth's sold out show at The Thirsty Ear, Eric Blume, Gene Walker and SEAN CARNEY returned Sunday afternoon to support The Columbus Blues Alliance's Annual Blues For Tots event along with The United Stated National Guard, at the request of the CBA's past President Herb Sollars.

The SEAN CARNEY BAND donated a copy of "Provisions: A Second Helping" along with an autographed color poster from the CD Release party - the items sold for $175! Blues For Tots was a record-breaker this year raising over five thousand dollars and a truckload of toys to brighten the holidays for a number of Central Ohio children in need.

The night ended with an all star jam session featuring "King Saxe" Gene Walker and SEAN CARNEY."

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REVIEW OF SEAN CARNEY'S "Life Of Ease" CD by Jean-Claude Mondo (translated from French by René Malines)

This guitar playing singer lives in Ohio. In Columbus exactly.

He's the president of the local blues society, Columbus Ohio Blues Alliance. Put together with the help of the Night Owlz, his first album was back in 1998. Entitled "Provisions", it had received Christine Kittrell's and Willie Pooch's help. Sean also collaborated to 2 albums sessions for black female singer Teeny Tucker (Tommy's daughter) : "Tommy's girl" in 1999 and "First class woman" in 2003. Like his pairs Ronnie Earl and Duke Robillard, Sean is considered one of the greatest contemporaries guitar players.

The master title opens the album. A composition filled with a jazz nightclub mood. A typical late night track, when the dance floor have started to empty, when couples embrace each other and a mix of sweat, alcohol and tobacco saturate the air. This is where Sean meets T-Bone Walker's ghost, leading Steve Perakis' acoustic bass, Eric Bloom's brushes and John Popovich's piano that nails it. "All these worries" takes West side Chicago direction. The tempo is catchy. Strings follow the singer's chanting tracks. The man only concedes necessary notes in reply to the Hammond B3. The exercise occurs with natural and softness. Instruments get complementary to sculpt together this unique style. Sean pinches his strings like Albert Collins at his best, fronting Miss Linda Dachtyl's warmful organ sounds while Chuck Moore's tenor sax lands on top. Mr Carney sings "Bad side baby" with passion. An original well put together and filled with sensitivity. An intimate track, "I've got a gypsy woman" get enlightened by a solo as sharp as it is sober. Chicago shuffle, "Pennies & teardrops" frees the sounds of a rootsy guitar, close to a Jimmy Rogers caught in the fifties. Sean impresses with his style so relaxed it seems easy.

This album, Sean wanted to share it with his friends. Friends they are, but also very talented musicians. Joe Weaver first. A friend of Johnny Bassett, this black vocalist hails from Detroit. He covers "Outskirts of town", a Louis Jordan's composition. Again, this is a blues destined to smokers. When he sings, first a chill runs down your spine, then all you can do is surrender to his tone. Carney takes this chance to communicate, note by note, the emotion that haunts him. Joe's back on the piano to perform "Farmboy" he sings with a raunchy voice. His friend King Sax Gene Walker supports him on saxophone. Sean plays like a very inspired Duke Robillard. Willie Pooch is another black singer. Originally from Tupelo, Mississippi, he now lives in Chicago. He sings the famous Lowell Fulsom's "Tramp" with passion.

Teeny Tucker is a talented vocalist. Sean and Teeny meet regularly. For work. They also tour together. She does her "I live alone", an up-tempo blues rocker. This "She Devil" possesses a hell of a voice. Sean can't hold it no more. Friend Phil Berkowitz blows his harp like a demon. "I know your wig is gone" goes back jazz. Signed by T-Bone Walker, this track allows Jack Popovich Sr to shine on the ivory 88. Sean sings "That man". His timbre really adapts itself to any style. This one here reminds of Jimmy McCracklin. Chuck Moore shines on honking sax. Ready for anything, Mr Carney then borrows Pee Wee Crayton Californian sweetness to deliver his "When I trains it pours". In this range, he sweeps very intense emotional moments that feel good with quietness. The last three tracks immortalizes 'live' performances. Two at Denver's Skylark Lounge in March 2006. His guitarist friend Steve Gerard takes part in it. Another one at Ft Myers' Smokin' Oyster Brewery. The ending. Willie Pooch is back celebrating with "Take off your shoes". Sean just signed a truly exceptional album !

Jean-Claude Mondo (translated from French by René Malines)

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SEAN CARNEY recently took home TOP HONORS at the 2007 International Blues Challenge against 150 acts. He also was given the Albert King Award for most promising guitar player for 2007. GO SEAN! Sean is accepting bookings for 2007 and beyond.

MIGHTY LESTER was very proud to have taken Third Place at the 2007 International Blues Challenge and then went on to take home FIRST PLACE in the Best Self-Produced CD of 2007 Competition. Catch them on the road this summer at some of the best blues clubs in festivals in the United States!

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Jo-Ann with Brian Less of LMBO	Jo-Ann with Sean Carney

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