Artist:    The Others
Track:   No Time To Kill
Album:   The Devil Made Me Do It
Label:     Independent

      www.theothers.com.au

THE OTHERS

"Jammed tight and sweating hard, the fevered throng at the East Coast Blues Festival let The Others know that it was well worth their long road haul up from Adelaide. Like the Stones, whose record of longevity they share, these r&b titans thrive in an environment of immediate contact, feeding off the energy and driving it upwards with hot, hard, stinging licks and a blues sensibility born out of an implicit understanding of the music's essentials. After more than 40 years at the coalface they are the masters who inspire the apprentices."

Glenn A. Baker

Artist:    Andy Cowan
Track:  Everybody Wants To Be Somebody Else
Album:   Sweet Release DVD
Label:    ABC/Warner Music Australia

           www.andycowan.com.au

ANDY COWAN

"He feels like black coffee and milk

He sounds like sandpaper and silk"

Andy Cowan is one of Australia's most experienced and talented singer/songwriter/pianists in the Soul-Blues-RnB idiom, Andy has been described justifiably as the "King of the Keys". He ripples, rolls and rocks through original compositions with passionate and soulful vocals, wrapping the audience in his energy and weaving an emotional and spellbinding magic. Andy has evolved into a refined and sophisticated songwriter/performer, arriving at his music after a long and winding journey - the resulting confidence, maturity and taste are well earned and deeply embedded.

Artist:     Andrea Marr
Track:     If I Didn't Love You
Album:     Watch Me Work It
Label:       Independent

       www.andreamarr.com

ANDREA MARR

Watch Me Work It is the title song of Andrea Marr's latest album of raunchy Soul/Blues. Without pretension, Watch Me Work It encompasses the full emotional range of what it is to be a woman: fearless and unapologetic at times. Andrea Marr takes her gospel-influenced vocals from the likes of Etta James. Her emotionally gutsy phrasing is reminiscent of KoKo Taylor .However, Watch Me Work It is distinctly Australian Soul/Blues. Critically acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Andrea has won Female Blues Artist of the year in 2002 and in 2005 won the coveted "Blues Performer of the Year Award" representing Australia in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. If you like Sassy, Soulful Blues, with Raw Passion and great delivery that makes you a part of every song then you are going to love Andrea Marr.

Artist:    Mississippi Shakedown
Track:   Right Here Right Now
Album:   Mississippi Shakedown
Label:    Independent

www.mississippishakedown.com.au

MISSISSIPPI SHAKEDOWN

Mississippi Shakedown contains 12 fine blues compositions. The Mixing (Jeff Cripps) and Mastering (Paul Bryant) is superb, the musicianship is clean, tight and hard hitting, and the vocals are clear and distinct. Through it all is the omni-present slide guitar. The songs range from straight-8 Blues, to Mambo Blues to Rockin' Blues, to Fast Shuffle Blues and Slow Shuffle Blues.If you get a chance to go to Australia, make sure you check out Mississippi Jeff Cripps and his group the Shakedown Boys: John Gannon on Bass and Derek Smith on Drums.

When you get this album make sure you heed the warning: This Album was not created to be played quietly.

Artist:     Jaimi Faulkner
Track:    Reference Tone
Album:   Last Light
Label:    Independant

       www.jaimifaulkner.com

Artist:     Michael Charles
Track:    The Tune
Album:  I'm Nobody's Fool
Label:    Moonlight Label

       www.michaelcharles.us

www.myspace.com/
michaelcharlesandhisband

MICHAEL CHARLES

Born in Victoria, Australia, Charles picked up his first guitar at the tender age of five and a spark was ignited that fired him on to produce numerous singles and albums totaling 21 releases thus far. In the height of his Australian career, Charles received a message from a long time hero of his, Mr. Buddy Guy. Mr. Guy's management requesting Michael to come to America and perform on stage with Buddy at Legend's! A true highlight of his career, this two week trip has lasted for 18 years. In 2006, with the intention of renewing his ties with the rich Australian music scene, Charles called on his long time producer and personal friend, Greg Williams of Dex Audio Melbourne Australia to co-produce his latest release "I'm Nobody's Fool". Like his other 20 releases, "I'm Nobody's Fool" boasts MC's prolific songwriting and this time also highlights his phenomenal guitar performance, probably getting you the closest you could ever get to him and his live sound on stage.
Director's Comment - I am really excited that Australia will witness the high voltage rock and shocking blues of Michael Charles as he makes a "Full Circle Tour" in February and March of 2008, the full 5 piece band will make the trip from Chicago and I am not missing this show, see you there! Jillian Jake.

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Artist:      Men In Blues
Track:     Battered And Bruised
Album:   Battered And Bruised
Label:     Independent

       www.meninblues.com
www.myspace.com/meninblues

MEN IN BLUES

Reinventing the genre, Men In Blues thrust the traditional blues sound into the 21st Century with style and panache. Combining modern blues with a groove-based dynamic, this 3-piece band are enthralling an ever expanding horde of converts right across the country.
With vocalist / guitarist Mike Beale up front and a truly dazzling rhythm
section comprising Marty Knight (bass) and Andy Engwirda (drums), they are sliding, grooving and infusing their way into the worlds of audiences
everywhere.
Starting in late 2003, Mike Beale rediscovered his true passion, a love of
groove based blues and roots music. A procession of various players and gigs came and went until the discovery of drummer Andy Engwirda at a gig on the Gold Coast in mid 2005. Sept 2006 saw Marty Knight join and once together then began the process of musical fusion.

Mike: “We take the traditional blues style and twist it, finding a grog the
music up. We are different – blues based for sure, but with a more modern groove.”

PUGSLEY BUZZARD

Gravel voiced singer and pianist Pugsley Buzzard has been performing his music at festivals, jazz clubs, pubs and theatres around Australia and Europe for the past decade both solo and with his band. He has also worked as an arranger and side man for various groups and artists including King Wasabi, Richard Easton, Eric G, Howlers Classic 4+3, the Martin Ryles Band, the Sessionmen, Paul Furniss and many more. Pugsley's sound is firmly rooted in the blues, drawing on boogie woogie and barrel house blues styles and the long tradition of pianists such as Professor Longhair, Dr John, as well as Harlem stride players James P. Johnson, Fats Waller and more modern stylists like Thelonious Monk. Pugsley mixes up a fine gumbo of styles that comes out as his own unique take on jazz and blues. Pugsley has also composed orchestral music for the Gadzooks Music Factory Orchestra and music for theatre and film.

Artist:    Nick Charles
Track:   The New Memphis Blues
Album:  Closer To Home
Label:    Independent

         www.charlesguitar.com

NICK CHARLES

Melbourne's Age Newspaper has called Nick Charles "Australia's virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues guitar".
One listen to this stunning new track from his latest album "Closer to Home ", will tell you why. A rich harmonic development of an early WC Handy style blues that features a trademark resophonic guitar solo and wonderful guest blues harp from Ian Collard.
Winner of the coveted "Blues Performer of the Year" and with world wide releases and accolades it's not surprising that Australian Guitar Magazine describes him as "an amazing talent" !
Journey back to the early days of melodic blues invention with this great new original from the fingerpicking maestro !

Artist:     The Detonators
Track:    She Don't Need Me
Album:   Top Night Out
Label:    Independent

       www.detonators.com.au

THE DETONATORS

The Detonators reinvent the styles that made the mid to late 1950s such a vital time in music's history. Their inimitable sound is infused with the driving energy inherent in the music of their heroes - Chuck Berry, Little Walter and Hound Dog Taylor. Top Night Out has a heavier, more rocking sound than their previous albums, while managing to stay true to their Blues, Rock 'n' Roll sensibilities. Their ability to produce a distinctly Australian sound while staying within both their genre and sound is testament to the strength of their songwriting and musicianship on this album. Stand out tracks on Top Night Out include:" Time Machine" which perfectly captures the mentality of the retro addict; "EH Leatherette" a description of youthful joyriding in an old Holden; and a rockin' reworking of their perennial stage favourite "All Of Me (All Over You)". The album closes with the title track "Top Night Out" and gives the feeling of having experienced a live performance.

Artist:     On The Level
Track:    Bottom Of The Bottle
Album:   Bottom Of The Bottle
Label:    Independent

      www.onthelevel.cjb.net

ON THE LEVEL

Perth's Premier Rockin Boogie Band Playing a fantastic range of Fun Bouncin Rockin Boogie!!

Front man Dave Gillam’s strong husky vibratory vocals suits this rockin boogie outfit, it just seems to get better with every performance. Hot Texan boogie lickin guitarist Dave " Tex" Bates will keep you electrified, Jim Awran on Bass & Ian Bones Ironside on Drums, and with Steve Connolly as dedicated harp player.
OTL were lucky enough to have legendary Keyboard player Bill Blissett play on The new CD & 2008 see's him joining us on stage when he's available, as he is a well sought after session player
On The Level have a depth that some bands aspire to!

On The Level's new album "Bottom Of The Bottle" is out now, earning rave reviews, building on the success of their previous release Blues in E. "This CD is a bit different from the last one," said Dave. "We have doubled our studio time & have concentrated on arrangements." Listeners should expect a couple of acoustic, Eagles-style numbers, a big gospel-hallelujah production with a 30-part gospel choir in it, and of course plenty of Rocking Boogie.

Artist:     Jillian Jake
Track:    I've Changed My Mind
Album:   Jillian Jake & Then Some
Label:    Independent

JILLIAN JAKE

OK OK After many requests for "I've Changed My Mind" to be included on the BAR cds that people could purchase, I have caved in to peer group pressure..hehehe

Jillian Jake is a blues and roots Singer/Songwriter guitarist from Perth Western Australia. Her song on the BAR cd is from her first self titled album and features the likes of Bob Patient (Dave Hole) on keys and Kim McCutcheon on lead guitar.

Please enjoy Jillian Jake

Artist:     Andy Cowan
Track:   The Train I'm On
Album: Anthology
Label:    ABC/Warner Music Australia

       www.andycowan.com

ANDY COWAN

Andy has the knack of taking you from whatever head space you are in and transporting you somewhere else. Sometimes at the end of a performance and I know I'm still wherever it was he took me and when I snap out of it I just want to go back there as soon as possible.

I've said it before but I have to say it again because when you look at this collection it's apparent. Andy Cowan is the consummate performer singer songwriter with fingers that are gold.

I know this compilation will stand the test because Andy's music is timeless. Enjoy it again and again. And for those new to the experience - welcome to the musical world of Andy Cowan.
Ron Harwood

JUZZIE SMITH

Juzzie Smiths music steps into blues, folk, and country and then off into a world of its own. Embracing the slide guitar, yidaki (didgeridoo), foot percussion, along side his harmonica and vocal performance, Juzzie displays a musical dexterity that will blow you away. After fives years performing as a solo artist Juzzie has recently released his third album, Happy Daze, which is his most accomplished work to date. Over the last 18 months Juzzie has performed at some of the most prestigious festivals in Australia. Juzzie has been touted by festival organisers and audiences as one of Australia's greatest emerging talents in the Blues and Roots scene.

Artist:   Danny Burton
Track:   Take A Step Back
Album:  Take A Step Back
Label:    Independent

      www.dannyburton.com
www.myspace.com/Danny

Artist:   Karl Broadie
Track:  Sleepy Head
Album: One Million Emeralds
Label:   ABC/Warner Music Australia

      www.karlbroadie.com

KARL BROADIE

Award-winning singer / songwriter Karl Broadie’s latest album One Million Emeralds is his third full-length album since shifting from Scotland to the southern shores of Australia. His two previous albums, Nowhere Now Here (2003) and Black Crow Callin’ (2005) launched him onto the Australian music landscape, and his performances at numerous music festivals, including Port Fairy Folk Festival, Queenscliff and the Gympie Muster, resulted in expanding his already strong fan base. A highlight of 2006 for Karl was winning the AAA/Roots category of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition for his song, ‘Black Crow Callin’ - the competition attracted more than 15,000 entries.

2007 welcomed further acclaim as Karl scored a special guest spot on a sold out national tour with international roots singer Patty Griffin. His latest single Count Your Blessings featuring Dianna Corcoran was nominated for Vocal Collaboration for 36th CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia.

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