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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 best way to describe this band is: energy! If you ever saw them play, you know what I mean. Needle kicks ass on a 2 square meter stage, or blows up a mega theatre. Their biosphere is Gent - Belgium, and if you even get closer to our epicentre you are entering the incredible […]

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 […]

The Reading and Leeds music festival took place over the weekend and luckily quite a few acts were televised this year, including the band The Subways. I’ve been hearing about them for awhile now, but hadn’t really paid much attention until I saw them performing at Reading.
The three-piece band puts on a great live show, […]

Artist: Jam Camp
Title: Jam Camp Live!- DogStock Special Edition
Genre: Rock-Jazz-Fusion
Label: Independent
Jam Camp Website
The Dogstock Music Festival in Melvern, KS, which supports The Akita Adoption & Rescue Foundation, has an upcoming Labor Day event that features bands such as Jam Camp. If you have not had the pleasure of an introduction to this fine band yet, […]

The Reading festival is taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend - Friday August 25 - Sunday the 27th and this looks like one of the best festivals of the year. Like the V Festival, there are two locations with most of the acts playing both in Reading and Leeds over the weekend which makes […]

Gathering of the Vibes is taking place Thursday August 17th - Sunday the 20th and for those who haven’t yet bought tickets, it looks like there’s still time!
The music festival is at the Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, NY (near Albany) and if it’s camping and eclectic jamming bands that you’re into, then this […]

I’ve been listening to mvyradio out of Martha’s Vinyard and usually whenever I turn it on - 9 times out of 10 - I discover another great artist or band from this eclectic radio station that you can find on either your iTunes radio or by going to their website: http://www.mvyradio.com. Today’s find is The […]

Artist: Particle
Title: Transformations Live (DVD) & Transformations Live For The People (2 CD Set)
Genre: Rock-Fusion-Jazz-Blues-Techno-Jam Band
Label: Shout Factory
Particle Website
Since 2000, Particle has been bringing their extraordinary musicianship and instrumental jazz-rock-blues-fusion techno-flavored jams to sold-out shows across the country. They have one studio album that was released in 2004 titled Launchpad and have […]

The V Festival is almost here and the line up this year is one to impress. If you’re looking to buy tickets now, they seem to be close to selling out so you might want to start making plans ASAP! To check ticket availability go to http://www.seetickets.com/see/ or www.ticketmaster.co.uk
For those who are already […]

MusicDish, an Internet music magazine publisher and artist marketing/development firm, is proud to announce the addition of Pop/Jazz singer Astrella Celeste to the MusicDish Network roster. Combining a variety of online viral marketing strategies, the MusicDish Network will be coordinating a broad campaign in support of her new EP ‘Blue Star’ (the Spanish translation of […]

Ottawa power-pop outfit Cherry Suede, will be one of the featured musical guests at the 2006 edition of Chateguay’s Annual ‘Musical Village’ Fundraiser. The annual summer event which is held on Beethoven Street, was created in 1995 to raise funds for various charitable organizations in Montreal, including, Canadian Cancer Society Of Châteauguay, The Children’s Wish […]