Long Beach alternative hip-hop group Audible Mainframe recently beat out thousands of competitors to win the “Airwalk Unsigned Hero – Road to Austin” contest. The band won a trip to play a Spin showcase and a Music Gorilla showcase at SXSW as well as $5000 cash, by winning over both contest promoters and then fans who voted on the final acts in the contest. Continue reading Audible Mainframe wins “Unsigned Hero” Contest

 

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In this episode, Peter and Chris bring you the final installment of songs recorded at the Folk Alliance 2010 conference.

3 Penny Acre - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/3PennyAcre
BettySoo - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bettysoo3
Caracol - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/caracol
Ellis - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ellismusic7
Rachel Harrington - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rachelh4

 

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In this special edition of the Folk Podcast, Peter plays you 6 live performances recorded at the International Folk Alliance conference in February 2010. This episode features performers from the Friday night showcase, with guest co-host Chris sharing his remembrances of the conference.

Caleb Hawley – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/calebhawley2
Devon Sproule – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/devonmusic3
Good Lovelies – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/goodlovelies2
Rita Hosking – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/hosking3

 

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In this episode, Peter & Kevin bring you some psych rock from Portland’s UHF, Texan dream pop from The Sour Notes, original big band music from Sound Assembly, and a bossa nova group and folk popper recommended by listeners.

UHF – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/uhf1
The Sour Notes – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thesournotes3
Sound Assembly – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/soundassembly
O Som Do Jazz – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/osomdojazz
Seth Wood - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sethwood

Having gained international fame by the publication of the book, Be Here Now, the well-known “DIY guide to enlightenment,” Bhagavan Das has become a counter-cultural icon and sought-after mystic, not only through his words but also through his music. Having undergone quite a transformation himself, from Californian roamer to six years of solitary retreat… Continue reading Editor’s Pick – Bhagavan Das Now

 

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In this special edition of the Folk Podcast, Peter plays you 9 live performances recorded at the International Folk Alliance conference in February 2010. This episode features performers from the Thursday night showcase.

Alex Woodard – http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/AlexWoodard
David Hyams – http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidHyams
Hilary Hawke – http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/HilaryHawke
Johnsmith – http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Johnsmith
Rachael Sage – http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/RachaelSage
Seth Glier – http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/SethGlier
Shotgun Party – http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ShotgunParty
The Bowmans – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thebowmans
The Northwoods – http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheNorthwoods1

Straight out of Cork: armed with witty, insightful lyrics and an upbeat sound that evokes elements of 60’s folk mixed with peppy modern folk groups like The Decemberists and Belle & Sebastian, this album has a clean, full mix and plenty going for it. With lead vocals from Catherine Ireton, who recently collaborated with Belle & Sebastian leader Stuart Murdoch on the “God Help the Girl” project, the vocals are the clear highlight of many of the songs, while the occasional violin or trumpet help spice things up in the instrumental department. Continue reading Editor’s Pick: Elephant – In the Moon

 

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In this episode, Kevin & Peter bring you a folky top seller, a funky soul instrumental, a bluesy howler, and 2 bands recommended by you.

Good Lovelies – Taboo - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/goodlovelies

7 Come 11 – Play It Back - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/7come11music

Splitsville – White Dwarf - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/splitsville2

The Love Me Nots – Break My Heart - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lovemenots

Gonstermachers – My Sister She’s not a dollar - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gonstermachers – from the Delta Blues Playlist

Supercool news for you: CD Baby artist Mike Corrado, singer/songwriter and US Marine, recently won a competition in Hawaii competing against over 50 other bands for a chance to open for Bon Jovi at their sold out show in the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. His life has changed greatly in the past few years, with his deployment to Iraq, birth of his second daughter, several moves and transfers with the Marines and garnering national radio and television airplay for his song “On My Watch Tonight” from the 2005 CD “Falling Awake”. Continue reading Mike Corrado wins opening slot for Bon Jovi

Second place winner on season three of America’s Got Talent, Eli Mattson is a force to reckon with. His album “Next 4″ features (not surprisingly) 4 tunes: three original songs, plus Marc Cohn’s “Walking In Memphis “ http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elimattson2. His 2004 self-titled debut is a full-length, full band production. Continue reading Eli Mattson’s got talent!