Sunday, March 17, 2013

CAPTAIN OBVIOUS - Funk / Jam Band / Rock


Captain Obvious is about six guys musically connecting to each other and to their audience, trying to overcome stylistical limits and to reach a state of trance and euphoria.

We are no Jam Band in a sense of aimless noodling-around, of playing one solo after the next, more so we try to really listen to each other and challenge ourselves to take risks on stage at the cost of perfection. And to just do what feels right musically. At one moment you might hear us play an unexpected cover song or a tightly arranged 2-minute-rocker, the next we might delve into a 15-minute Dub-Electronica-Funk Jam. You also might hear us try spontaneous chord or rhythm changes on stage which might work and be the coolest thing we ever did.. or also might not. That's basically what The Captain is about. Having a fun time with our audience, taking risks, expressing oneself musically, making interesting music that you can move your body to. About taking it all to the next level. And hoping you will follow us there.  (as compiled on the bands website)

Read more:  www.myspace.com/captainobvious


Jars of Clay on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream..

BAND UPDATE VIA PLUTO RADIO ..  We have a new, special live 6-Song EP coming out in on Monday, March 18th.

Jars of Clay “Under the Weather -Live from Sellersville, PA”  will be available exclusively from jarsofclay.com on the 18th.... And we plan to offer some bonus goodies for anyone who downloads it directly from our website as we will throw in a brand new song from the forthcoming new record and some videos, too.  The standard 6-song version should be available on iTunes, Amazon, and other places on Tuesday, March 19th.

These performances are some of our favorites and we think you are going to love them.  If you did not get a chance to see us play this past year, this is for you.  If you did see us play… this is for you.


Well, that is probably enough about us.  We continue to be overwhelmed with gratitude for your continued passion for Jars of Clay.  We hope to see you soon at a show.


All the Best -
Dan, Charlie, Matt, and Steve

Jars of Clay

Friday, March 15, 2013

THE DOTS - Punk Pop


The Dots were simply the best band in New York City from the late seventies to the mid eighties. Led by guitarist Rick Garcia, a prolific songwriter who has been described as 'dangerously brilliant', the star of the band was lead singer Jimmi Quidd, formerly James Hatzidimitriou, who attended high school in Athens, Greece with rock solid bass player Leigh Sioris. These three made up the core of the Dots and were joined by a number of top NY musicians for different periods of the bands history including Alison East, Jimmy Agnello, Nat Seeley, Vinnie Signorelli, Billy Bell, Al Maddy and Jeff Formosa. Their songs were finely crafted punk-pop with clever lyrics and unforgettable hooks. 

With a sound like the Move at their best the band often opened with 'I Can Hear the Grass Grow' before cruising through a one hour set of perfect 3 minute songs, played at high volume and high energy. The Dots toured Germany several times where they were based in Berlin and very popular, putting out three albums there. RETURN OF THE DOTS, I CAN SEE YOU, and a live album from their last tour. (as compiled on the bands website)


Read more:  www.myspace.com/thedots

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Sunset Riot Jumps into Pluto's Stream

Sunset Riot has jumped into the commercial free Pluto Radio stream...  The boys stay tight to their own thing.  "I look forward to playing the along with Zak Daniels in a harder edges segment of any show on the stream."  - Lee

Sunset Riot  http://www.sunsetriot.com/Sunset_Riot/Home.html

CONFUSION IS NEXT - Alternative rock


CIN begun in feb. 2004 as two bored teenage guitarists, Teo & Lorenzo, in a grey high school of a city in the north of Italy, Monza, a city of F1 races and a king assasination, a few kms away from Milan. They decided to bang some noise together, form a grunge band, writing original songs and naming themselves after one of the most disturbing songs of early Sonic Youth. Mixing several influences and tastes, the band took final shape with Fabrizio (aka Bicio) and Giuseppe (aka Pinno), drum and bass, in october 2004. With a live debut in december 2004, CIN were ready.

Working on this early material, the band recorded/mixed/mastered in june 2005, in a unique ten hour session, the 7 songs that form "Spread The Spirit". The band spent a large amount of time, efforts and ideas working from september 2005 'till the end of 2006 to write the follow up to "Spread The Spirit", a project called "Lost in Dark days". (as compiled on the bands website)


Band members:

Matteo Radice - guitar, vocals
Lorenzo Nocerino - guitar, back vocals
Giuseppe "Pinno" Pinnavaria - bass, back vocals
Fabrizio "Bicio" Pontiggia - drums, back vocals

Read more: www.confusionisnext.tk

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Brakelight Religion on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream ..

http://brakelightreligion.bandcamp.com/

Brakelight Religion perfoming "Disconnected (Out Of Touch)," originally performed by Trapt. Recorded live at Homer's Bar & Grill in Austin, TX, for the live EP "Covers @ Homers."

http://archive.org/details/DisconnectedoutOfTouchlive

BURNING SAVIOURS - 70´s Sounding Domband from Sweden

Burning Saviours is now a dark, heavy doomband with a 70´s sound to it. Burning Saviours will focus on getting back to the sound of the two first albums and basically make pure doom songs without "hippie-influences".  It is official. Burning Saviours is back as a group (August 2010). Members are: Mikael Monks (ex.Marjanen) - Vocals & Rythm guitar (Original member, former rythm guitar on all recordings), Jonas hartikainen - Lead Guitar , Fredrik Evertsson - Bass (original member) and Martin Wijkström - Drums (original member). (as compiled on the bands website)

Read more:  www.myspace.com/burningsaviours1

Monday, March 11, 2013

SHARKY AND THE HABIT - Motor City Rock n Roll


Sharky and the Habit is not your average Motor City rock ‘n’ roll band. Far from it. In fact, this four-piece is more like some sort of vagrant, boho Monkees. Sorta like if the patients in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nestformed a band.  See, the three gents and one woman who equal Sharky and the Habit all live together in a band house which, on the surface, perhaps isn’t that unusual. Except maybe for this: They swear they have a pet unicorn. Also, on most nights they all sit down for story time.
So, yeah, the temptation to write them off as navel-gazing oddballs may be a bit overwhelming. (as compiled on the bands website)
Read more: www.sharkyandthehabit.com

Saturday, March 9, 2013

STAGE 11 - Rock / Acoustic Rock / Alternative Folk


STAGE 11 is an L.A. based rock-n-roll band who have been conquering West Coast venues with a diverse yet familiar sound that will have you singing along the first time you hear them. It’s based around a group of four unique musicians who came together by chance, but complement one another with great simplicity to form a fresh and exciting new wave of music for the world to hear. STAGE 11 has opened for the Crash Kings, accomplished two tours, released their first professionally produced EP, “COMMON GROUND”, and played at notorious venues all throughout the Hollywood area, such as; The Troubadour, The Whiskey A-Go-Go, The Mint, and The House of Blues. With momentum moving their way, and the passion to reach out to audiences across the world, STAGE 11 is a band whose allure of honesty and soul have subconsciously captivated their audiences with great attraction. leaves them wanting more and dares you to LIVE YOUR SONG. (as compiled on the bands website)

Read more:  www.stage11music.com

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Lesus Mor Band on Pluto Radio ..

 

Welcome to the World of MOR... a Long Island, NY modern day indie rock band with an old school feel. Born out of the love & encouragement of 2 very close friends who believed and had faith in the potential and the music. Coupled with the desire to be somewhat different & eclectic, Gregg Charles started the band with close fiend and vocalists Mari Mundell (The Hipsy) and Terry McCrum. With roots based in classic rock, a love of progressive riffs and soundtrack styled phrasing, we pursued the course of writing melodic, eclectic music full of drama, stories and a soundtrack of life. We have shared our music all over the world and performed it all over NYC and Long Island. We are who we are... We know who we are. But... who are you?

Peace & Rock is our motto because we believe music is universal. The Coalition of musicians we share stages and projects with is all about encouraging each other. It's not a competition but a coalition of artists who love to rock and support each other.  (per band's Facebook page)
 
http://www.lesusmorband.com/fr_officialhomeofmor.cfm 

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Echo on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream ..




BigMamou 07/06/2008 in My Photos by "Echo - deserving to be heard on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream."  -  Lee

General Info


  • Genre: Progressive / Psychedelic / Rock
    Location Bucharest, Ro
    Profile Views: 27232
    Last Login: 1/9/2013
    Member Since 10/19/2009
    Record Label independent
    Type of Label Indie

Friday, March 1, 2013

The Black Lies



Tagged Photos "It's always great to play The Black Lies on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream!"  -  Lee


  • Genre: Alternative / Indie / Post punk
    Location London, Please select your region., Un
    Profile Views: 41074
    Last Login: 1/14/2013
    Member Since 3/20/2007
    Type of Label Major

    http://www.myspace.com/theblackliesuk

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

STONE COLD BOYS - Blues / Psychedelic / Rock

Stone Cold Boys is a Russian band, founded in 2007 in Moscow. The band's recognizable mark is style-mixing, though originally they belong to the first stoner-rock wave in Russia, with such bands as Cactus Jumper and Evil Cosmonaut. Being interested mostly in 60-70's and 90's, the musicians produce riff-based compositions, throwing grunge, blues, jazz and hardcore in one melting pot. That caused some cold welcome from conservative stoner-listeners and, at the same time, the recognition from the fans of the styles mentioned above. As for themselves, Stanislav, Pavel, Ivan and Eugene never tried to be the part of some specific musical society. Their love for stoner culture and music is neighboring with their love to some crude humor, boogie-dancing, psychadelic trips and tons of self-irony. (as compiled on the bands website)

Read more: www.myspace.com/stonecoldboys

Monday, February 25, 2013

THE MATT ANGUS THING - Country - Jam-Rock


After 13 years and over a dozen versions of the band Angus, Matt was ready for something new and he found it with the Matt Angus Thing.  6 years ago Matt recorded his first solo effort "Matt Angus" and since then he has been busy archiving new songs and pulling some old ones out of the archives.  The Matt Angus Thing has hundreds of hours of live recordings and dozens of new songs recorded, but not completed. With the release of the soundtrack of “Demand Your Independents”, The Matt Angus Thing will be able to release some of those live tunes and a few of the studio ones.
After a 5 years hiatus from full-time touring, including a stint as the owner of the Stanhope House and staying home with his children Maeve and Theodore, it is time to hear some of these tunes that he has been hoarding. (as compiled on the bands website)

Read more:  www.mattangusthing.com


Saturday, February 23, 2013

FAT TREE - Alternative / Jam / Rock / Funky


What happens when you take the musical freedom of Dave Matthews Band, the positive rock energy from 311, the intelligent quirks of Ben Folds, the melodic funk of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, the jazz-pop finesse and technicality of Herbie Hancock, the simple power of Jason Mraz, the rock riffs of Lynard Skynard and a splash of Bob Marley?  You would probably get something that sounds like Fat Tree. With that foundation of myriad influences, they have built a truly unique and engaging sound of their own.
Fat Tree is comprised of brothers Eric, Kyle, and Samuel Jacobs, and their long time friend Sam Bischof. They built a history together in the years they grew up in Alamogordo, NM, and that history shines through in their music, having roots in the past and branches into the future.
Fat Tree. A band that can rock with the hardest, chill with the coolest, impress your music instructor, and not take themselves too seriously! Old, young, and everyone in-between have been rallying around this unique band since their inception in early 2008. Their high energy and fun filled shows draw people from all facets of life. (as compiled on the bands website)

Reade more: www.reverbnation.com/fattree


Friday, February 22, 2013

CAPTAIN OBVIOUS - Funk / Jam Band / Rock


Captain Obvious is about six guys musically connecting to each other and to their audience, trying to overcome stylistical limits and to reach a state of trance and euphoria.

We are no Jam Band in a sense of aimless noodling-around, of playing one solo after the next, more so we try to really listen to each other and challenge ourselves to take risks on stage at the cost of perfection. And to just do what feels right musically. At one moment you might hear us play an unexpected cover song or a tightly arranged 2-minute-rocker, the next we might delve into a 15-minute Dub-Electronica-Funk Jam. You also might hear us try spontaneous chord or rhythm changes on stage which might work and be the coolest thing we ever did.. or also might not. That's basically what The Captain is about. Having a fun time with our audience, taking risks, expressing oneself musically, making interesting music that you can move your body to. About taking it all to the next level. And hoping you will follow us there. (as compiled on the bands website)

Read more: www.myspace.com/captainobvious

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Unified Past on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream ..

http://www.unifiedpast.com


 "Unified Past is the best kept progressive rock secret in The United States. Featuring a guitarist with a master’s degree in classical guitar performance, a bass player who has toured with numerous bands and musicians for the last thirty years and is currently a member of Joey Belladonna’s Chief Big Way, and a thunderous drummer, with a Drum Corps background, who has also appeared on several independent artist releases, there is most certainly plenty of chops to be found in this band’s music. But as powerful as this band can be, their overall sound focuses more on melody and song composition than it does on technical gymnastics."  - (per the band's webpage)


"I love this band (Unified Past)...  certainly, a band deserving to be heard!"  -  Lee Crisman 


Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Space Bee




http://www.reverbnation.com/spacebee

Monday, February 18, 2013

Sugar from Soul on Pluto Radio ..



 

About

Next dates: 12.4. Dudelsack, Bad Kreuznach --- 13.4. Red Cat, Mainz
Biography
Founded in 2006, Sugar from Soul spent the first two years of their
existence writing and recording songs for their first album, which was released in 2008.
Since then, the four musicians have been rocking the stages in and around Frankfurt/Germany with an ever-growing set of
songs.

Rewarded for their live activity in 2009 they were crowned "newcomer band 2009" by Beyerdynamic and regioactive.de, Germany's No.1 address for bands and musicians.

In 2010 they expanded to the European abroad playing shows in Italy (winning the international Upload Contest in Bolzano), UK (including two London shows) and Norway.

Their music balances sharply between blues-rock and pop,
rough guitar-riffs and dance, megalomania and sheepishness.
Description
"Beste Nachwuchsband 2009" (selected by regioactive.de & Beyerdynamic)
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"Upload Contest/Festival, International Winner 2010" (Italy)
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International shows in London, Italy, Oslo...  (per band webpage)

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Sara Petite on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream ..

Sara Petite 
 
By George Varga (/staff/george-varga/)

There is no medical evidence to prove that Lucinda Williams, Nanci Griffith and Carrie Rodriguez somehow joined forces to mother a fully grown musician daughter. But if they did, with Loretta Lynn and Roseanne Cash serving as musical midwives, San Diego singer-songwriter Sara Petite (http://www.sarapetite.com/fr_home.cfm) would be the likely outcome.......




http://www.sarapetite.com/fr_home.cfm

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Orange Juice Music UPDATE

OrangeJuice 
 
UPCOMING SHOW ...
  • Thursday, February 21 9:00 pm
  • Naples Showcase Live
  • IIWII Beach Bar @ Grille: 13510 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL (MAP)
 
 
 
http://orangejuicemusic.org/fr_home.cfm

Friday, February 15, 2013

Rabble Rabble on Pluto Radio ..

"fun and in your face.  Rabble Rabble always a good time."  -  Lee 

General Info

  • Genre: Blues / Psychedelic / Punk
    Location CHICAGO, Illinois, Un
    Profile Views: 64112
    Member Since 8/2/2007
    Record Label Commune Records, Plus Tapes
    Type of Label Indie

http://www.myspace.com/machineofnoise My Photos by

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Dave Armo on Pluto Radio

"Dave's better than one of my favorite roots rock musicians..  He's a drinking buddy.  See you at the Dresden whenever I make my way back to L.A. brother!"  -  Lee
http://www.davearmo.com/

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Plastique Noir on tthe commercial free Pluto Radio stream ..



 Plastique Noir is a Brazilian gothic/post-punk band born in the end of 2005/beginning of 2006 at Fortaleza-CE-Brazil, whose current members are Airton S (voice/electronics), Márcio Mäzela (electric guitar) and Danyel (bass/guitars). Suddenly it got notoriety at its homecity, where its gigs became habitual in the main local nightclubs and festivals. It has been invited yet in its early months for doing the opening act for Cruxshadows (USA) Brazilian Tour and other performings through several Brazilian states. (per band website)

 http://www.myspace.com/plastiquenoir/photos

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Dance, Dance, Riot on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream.

Photo of Dance! Dance! Riot. (Download EP for FREE!)"Yes, music can be fun ... "  - Lee


General Info

  • Genre: Emo / Garage / Indie
    Location Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, BE
    Profile Views: 42755
    Last Login: 1/27/2013
    Member Since 9/4/2005
    Record Label Asian Voodoo Records
    Type of Label Indie


Monday, February 11, 2013

Cynicism Managment on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream .

"Okay.., I really dig what this band does..  They've figured out a truly unique heavy sound ..  rock gods (in these, the dying days of rock and roll) - regardless, this band is why Pluto Radio plays the musical vibe that we do.  There are bands out there that simply deserve to be heard, Cynicism Management is certainly one of them..."  -  Lee.
Razno by
http://www.myspace.com/cynmanagement/photos/9957742#{%22ImageId%22%3A9957742}

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Cry Electrum ..

My Photos by  
Sadly Cry Electrum is now over as dylan and rob head off to continue education, thanks to all who supported this band and our music, your what really matters in this whole thing (from band's website http://www.myspace.com/cryelectrum)   

"Sadly indeed...  we are delighted to play this fun, amazing vibe on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream ."  -  Lee

 

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Triptyque on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream
























Triptyque is truly a unique groove...  Thing is we should all be trying to leak music like this into our ears.  At the very least as a dessert.  Sweet, sweet, sweet... and not mainstream corporate BS."  - Lee

Friday, February 8, 2013

Kafka on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream ..

Kafka is a unique voice...  I dig the hell out of the vibe this band puts out . "   -  Lee

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

KaveKraft.., different is good.



Kave Kraft’s avatar



"I have found a bunch of amazing talent on Sound Cloud...  KaveKraft is one such band.  A unique, vibrant voice.  Different and deserving to be heard.  Really, aren't we don with all the sound alike bullshit yet?"  -  Lee

https://soundcloud.com/kavekraft

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

White Shag ...

Can you shag it?

General Info


  • Genre: Glam / Psychedelic / Rock
    Location Detroit, Un
    Profile Views: 8517
    Member Since 2/2/2010
    Type of Label Unsigned

    "Got ta totally dig Detroit musical vibe..."  -  Lee

Monday, February 4, 2013

Secret Skwirl on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream ..


Who is Secret Skwirl?

THE BEST PSYCHEDELIC ROCK YOU NEVER HEARD.

In late 2009, a recording engineer (Sheldon Gomberg) and a friend of his drove by a garage sale, in Tarzana, CA; and noticed a stack of 2 inch tape boxes. After a brief discussion with the homeowner, he found out that the tapes had apparently been left in a closet, under the stairs of her home, and were there when she moved in. She found the tapes when the wood floors of the house were being refinished. She was the fourth owner of the home, which was built (according to her) in 1972. There were 23 boxes of tape; which Sheldon bought for the forty-seven bucks that he had in his wallet, at the time.
Sheldon took the tapes back to his recording studio The Carriage House in Silverlake, and cracked them open. The only information in the boxes were song lists with the name “Sloan Kramer” written by hand, beside each title. A quick count of the titles totaled slightly over one hundred songs!
Sheldon had the tapes baked (to avoid delamination) and digitized, for playback in Pro Tools.
Read full story of Secret Skwirl
 

UNSUNG 411 on Pluto Radio .



UNSUNG 411  Hosted by Terri.., Sometimes Rachel.
SONGS:  

Willy Bo Walker - Call Your Time
Elliot Knapp - Adjacent to Not-Reality
Michael Toland - Score #24
R. M. Isaiah - The Fourth Estate
4 CITies - Crackstone
Eolune - Revatmos
Radio Fallout (James Moore Independent Music) - Hour of Darkness
Radio Fallout (James Moore) - Wishing Well
Robert Wuagneux (one you) - Lovely Day on the Pond
Rorschach - The View From Here
Glim Dropper - Make It
Blind Man See - View From Here
Willie Ames (James Moore) - Never Coming Back Again
Hungry Lucy - In the Circle
Hungry Lucy - Fearful
Ludivine - Pimp of Preverse
Izakaya Heartbeat - Enter

Thanks Terri (sometimes Rachel)  This show is currently in rotation on the station and plays every three hours throughout the end of the day Thurs, Feb 7th.    Thanks to all these amazing bands (as well as the companies that promote them) for allowing the commercial free Pluto Radio stream to play their great vibe - we look forward to another amazing year on the stream!


Sunday, February 3, 2013

The Search on the commercial free Pluto Radio stream ..

General Info

  • Genre: New Wave / Pop / Rock
    Location Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sv
    Profile Views: 134889
    Member Since 7/22/2005
    Record Label afmusic & Lonaly Records
    Type of Label Indie
Photo: KatzeMitHut in Berlin by

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Hungry Lucy, great vibe!


Hungry Lucy have been making "gypsy electronica" since Nov, 1998. Their unique blend of haunting female vocals, rich electronic instrumentation and groovy beats is ever evolving with each new release. Since 1998, Hungry Lucy has released many albums, made countless compilation appearances and toured the U.S. several times.

"Intoxicating gypsy electronica with enchanting female vocals"
  


OKAY..  DIG THIS VIBE!  BEAUTIFUL VOICE, AMAZING MUSIC.  NOT EVERYTHING HAS TO PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE."  -  LEE
 

Friday, February 1, 2013

David Melbye's FUZZ BELOVED !I


My Photos
 
 " I DIG THIS BAND BEYOND BELIEF!  BIG THANKS THAT I CAN PLAY THEM ON THE COMMERCIAL FREE PLUTO RADIO STREAM!"  -  LEE