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VIRGINIA COALITION
Andrew Poliakoff: lead vocals, guitar, percussion
Jarrett Nicolay: guitar, bass guitar, banjo, vocals
Paul Ottinger: guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, percussion, vocals
John Patrick: drums, vocals

Listen to “That’s What You Said”
Listen to “Gates of Wisdom”
“Yes, we feel like gettin’ it on!”
– 1,300 VACO fans, chanting on Live at the 9:30 Club
It was the day after New Year’s, 2006, […]

New York, NY–October 23, 2006–The spirit and drive of producer/actor Emmitt Thrower allowed him to start his production company Wabi Sabi Productions.
In August 2001, Thrower had a brain stem stroke that left him unable to speak, eat, walk, stand up, or even sit up due to his affected balance. He was unable to […]

Sugar Land, Texas–October 12, 2006– Ed Maly is a Texas original. He was born and raised in the Longhorn state and began playing guitar at the age of five. After paying dues in many bands during his high school days and at local clubs, Maly started releasing recorded music in 1995. Six […]

New York, NY–October 9, 2006– Producer/Writer/Director/Actor Emmitt Thrower and his non-profit organization Wabi Sabi Productions are bringing social issues to the stage in New York City with Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water. The play is an effective combination of stage acting and music to bring awareness to the public through the means of […]

The band Camp Freddy was on Jay Leno on October 5th and finally a video of the performance has been added to Billy Morrison’s blog. It’s always good to see the guys out and about playing live and this time they played a cover of Cheap Trick’s ‘Surrender’. Their version of the song is in […]

Eleven years is very long time between albums but some people can get away with it and pick up where they left off, like Bob Seger.
Face The Promise is a fantastic new album from Seger. This is the deluxe set with a DVD. What I learned about Bob in the DVD, besides watching some choice […]

Not too long, after the release of this Kansas set, long time violinist and vocalist Robbie Steinhardt left the band again and David Ragsdale replaced him, again. The release of Works In Progress is ironic in that it documents a configuration of the band with Ragsdale on violin. The reason that the band decided to […]

Matthew Fogg & Nicole Hajj had a history before this album came together. They met and found a mutual admiration and respect for one thing, the art form of jazz.
It is unusual to release a debut album as a live recording, but the duo decided this was the best way to present their music at […]

Artist development in the music industry has evolved over time, leaving most of the early progress to the artist themselves. For the most part, the days are gone when a record label developed up and coming talent. The question continuously arises for those young artists, “where do I start”? With the advent of the Internet, […]

New York, NY–Sept 25, 2006– Wabi Sabi Productions, a non-profit organization that produces shows, videos, events, and performances dealing with social, health and political community issues, have focused on the ongoing tragedies of hurricane Katrina.
Producer, writer, and director, Emmitt Thrower and Hip Hop Artist/Activist “Shakka” have teamed up to undertake the psychological and emotional […]

The Bassman’s band led by virtuoso jazz bassplayer Colin D’Cruz, features some of the hottest local as well as international talent. The band has been signed on by the Taj Landsend hotel on a resident contract and will perform at the Atrium Lounge Tuesdays to Sundays, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Friday and Saturday nights will feature […]

Do you get excited or do you break out in cold sweat when you hear the word “open mike?” Tom Heany has some great advice on how to prepare yourself for bearing your soul in front of an audience.
Here’s a cool idea: Openmikes.org is an online database of Open Mikes occurring in the US and […]

Delta, B.C. - September 8, 2006 - Munch Music, Inc. and MP3Musicgrams.com launch their new online MP3 digital music Musicgrams. The new interactive and viral artist promotion tool for indie musicians and fans lets new artists spread their music around online in a new format. The site monitors the most recent and popular downloaded MP3’s […]

The 3rd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is currently accepting entries. IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes excellence in acoustic music performance and artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating sponsors include Acoustic Cafe and XM Satellite Radio.
IAMA is open to all independent artists […]

I like what John Fogerty says to the audience at the beginning of this concert. He states his music is simple straight-ahead rock ‘n’ roll. I always said the same thing about Fogerty and that is the strongest reason why I continue to enjoy his music-solo and CCR tracks.
The Long Road Home-In Concert is […]

Combining the savvy of an industry veteran, the voice of an acclaimed diva, a dynamic personality and looks to die for… meet Singer/Songwriter, Kim Kline. Originally training with Ron Anderson, best known for his work with the Rolling Stones, No Doubt and Janet Jackson, Kim began developing the powerful voice she is known for […]

New York, NY, August 30, 2006 - MusicDish, an Internet music magazine publisher and artist marketing/ development firm, along with Manhattan-based radio promotion and PR company Organic Entertainment are proud to announce the launch of a monthly showcase series called Listen Liberally. Supported by the NYC chapter of Drinking Liberally, the series will […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Seattle, Washington-August 26, 2006– Jam Camp is an accomplished jazz-rock-fusion band based in the Seattle area. After releasing two critically acclaimed studio albums, Jam Camp and Black Hills Jam-Preserves Volume 2, the band has selected 11 tracks from recent live performances for Jam Camp Live!, which will be a limited release […]