THE HALL EFFECT – A Look Back (Encore)

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Bill Murphy

Podcast: Download (Duration: 37:56 — 34.7MB)

A year ago this week we spoke to Oscar, lead vocalist of The Hall Effect via Skype from Colombia. Here’s a chance to hear the interview and two great songs from this great english-singing hard rock band that was brought to me by our friends at PickTheBand.com. Get The Hall Effect here at AmazonMP3.com or find them on iTunes. Their entire story, discography and more photos can be found in English AND Spanish at TheHallEffect.net. Find over 170 shows in the ARCHIVES drop down menu at the top of this page .

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THE LIVESAYS – Surprise Visit

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Bill Murphy

Podcast: Download (Duration: 37:25 — 42.8MB)

With help from Judy Blem of Main Event Talent Agency we invade the home and studio of Billy Livesay for a special birthday preview of “Rose Colored Glasses”, the new album from The Livesays. My long time friend remains one of the area’s heroes and his latest project is arguably his finest work to date. Hear about how the process went from pen to compact disc, the heavy hitters he landed for mixing and mastering, putting personal subjects into songs, the big CD release party Saturday at Boston’s and much more. Find Billy HERE on facebook.

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STEVE WEINGART – The Fusion Of Jazz And Rock

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Bill Murphy

Podcast: Download (Duration: 43:40 — 40.0MB)

Keyboardist Steve Weingart’s newest project “Dialogue” featuring his wife Renee Jones on bass, Simon Phillips on drums and many other highly skilled special guests brings many styles of instrumental music together quite nicely. In this episode we listen to two of the record’s great pieces and chat about piano lessons, digital instruments, tracking many parts live in the studio and details on the upcoming CD release party in LA. Download “Dialogue” at Amazon MP3 or on iTunes. To keep up with him, visit and ‘like’ Steve on facebook.

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VARIOUS – Cyber Monday Showcase

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Bill Murphy

Podcast: Download (Duration: 27:36 — 25.3MB)

While you do your Cyber Monday online shopping listen to some of the miscellaneous artists my friends and listeners have brought to my attention. You’ll discover the avant-garde international sounds of Kimbra, the pop-rock duo Williams/Friestedt, the drums of Kofi Baker, son of Ginger baker and After Eden, an independent British duo currently competing in a battle of the bands. Links:
After Eden on Facebook Buy Kimbra at Amazon Williams Friestedt at NEH Records Kofi on Facebook

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JOSHUA STEDMAN – Holding On To Love

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Bill Murphy

Podcast: Download (Duration: 46:24 — 42.5MB)

In his soon to be recorded and released EP, Joshua writes about bringing people and positive ideals back together. His lyrics are honest and heartfelt. His music is warm, real and respectful of analog and retro gear. He’s part of the red hot Miami music scene and we listen to a couple of tracks from his still very relevant 2009 Untangled CD! Catch Joshua LIVE Saturdays at the Loews Hotel South Beach through March 2012! ‘like’ Joshua on facebook and order his Untangled CD at Amazon MP3 now!

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ALAM KHAN – Maestro In The Making

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Bill Murphy

Podcast: Download (Duration: 54:47 — 50.2MB)

As the son of the Master virtuoso sarodiya Ali Akbar Khan, Alam has understood the spirit and traditions of North Indian Classical music since he began formal training at age 7. His new CD Shades Of Sarode, released this week, carries on the traditions and improvisational journeys of his father. In here we learn about the instrument, the moods, the ragas the different versions, the philosophy and the sounds of this enchanting music. get the new CD now at Amazon MP3 or on iTunes.
You can read the whole story and catch up with Alam at AlamKhan.com 

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JOEL DaSILVA & THE MIDNIGHT HOWL – Howlin’ Blues

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Bill Murphy

Podcast: Download (Duration: 34:12 — 31.3MB)

Joel DaSilva brings his band and some authentic guitar based blues to the studio for a couple of live performances. We discuss his Chicago upbringing and his access to the blues scene as a kid, his influences and favorites, the science behind the guitar sound, the evolution of the blues and much more. Their new self-titled CD is set to be released this month with an upcoming CD release party November 19th at Satchmo in Ft. Lauderdale. Visit and ‘like’ the Midnight Howl on their facebook page.

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FERNANDO PERDOMO – Record Business Guerrilla

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Bill Murphy

Podcast: Download (Duration: 59:09 — 54.2MB)

On September 29, 2011  Miami-based Forward Motion Records celebrated its 1st Anniversary with a stellar concert showcase at Revolution LIVE. More than a dozen of the indy label’s finest acts came to represent and they did it in cohesive harmony. The night was captured in pristine digital brilliance and is being released today on CD with a companion DVD close behind. The FMR founder and CEO tells the story behind his vision and joins me in dissecting some the tracks in this World Podcast Premiere! Download FMRL right now!

 

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ANDY TIMMONS – Twenty Four Seven Guitar

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Bill Murphy

Podcast: Download (Duration: 51:15 — 46.9MB)

We celebrate the release of the brand new “Andy Timmons Band Plays Sgt. Pepper” with two of the shiny new tracks and a chat by phone from Texas! We cover much including AT’s days at “The U”, recording four amps at once, some early concert memories, being “internationally known” and much more. Mostly though, we listen very closely to the two Sgt. Pepper tracks. Turn it up! Your speakers and headphones will appreciate this! Browse the Andy Timmons website and download the entire album from AmazonMP3 right now!

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HUNTER ALTSCHUL – Bare Feet and Long Sleeves

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Bill Murphy

Podcast: Download (Duration: 34:02 — 31.2MB)

At age 20, Hunter is already writing material that sounds like it came from someone twice his age! Here he stops by the studio to share a couple of his songs including “I Brought Long Sleeves”, the one that he performed at the most recent Songwriters Showcase at the Broward Center. Hunter was a walk-on in the open mic portion of the evening and was very well received. This material is fresh and completely void of glitzy instrumentation or a band. It’s just Hunter’s voice and tasty acoustic guitar work. Visit Hunter at his bandcamp.com site to hear more and purchase his homemade “The Night Sky” CD. Make sure to ‘like’ him on facebook.com/hunteraltschulmusic so you’ll be up-to-date with Hunter’s coming open mic performances and future progress. There’s sure to be plenty!

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