Various Artists - Sons Of Anarchy North Country EP -2009-
(Rock, Blues)

E.P. of songs that have been featured in the FX biker drama Sons Of Anarchy. Really liked these two tracks. "John The Revelator" is a very cool and gritty track by Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers. The other track is a soaring and epic version of Bob Dylans' "Girl From The North Country" by the usually metal minded Lions. This E.P. is only available on iTunes. By the way, really good show.


Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers - John The Revelator


Lions - Girl From The North Country **Download**

Joe Neptune - No Time To Grow Up -2008-
(Rock, Folk, Pop)

From: Victoria, Australia
Website: http://www.myspace.com/joeneptune

Joe Neptune is the side project of Nick Vorrath and Jarrad Brown from the awesome band The Custom Kings. No Time To Grow Up is a really nice little compilation of surf, folk, experimental pop and just enough of that Custom Kings style of rock that I for one am so fond of. This is a beautiful folk album layered with a myriad of instruments and voices. "I Shall See My Love No More" is an instant classic - just a beautiful folk song that I can't stop playing over and over. The title track is standard CK fare and "Here Now, Waiting" has a very groovy baseline and vocal harmonies. Any new material from these boys is always welcome!


Joe Neptune - No Time To Grow Up


Joe Neptune - Drift Away


Joe Neptune - Here Now, Waiting


Joe Neptune - Just Go Indigo


Joe Neptune - I Shall See My Love No More **Download**

Clifton Williams & The Blue James Band - Will -2008-
(Rock, Folk, Reggae)

From: USA (Somewhere)
Website: http://www.bluejamesband.com/

Clifton Williams and the Blue James Band are a skillful rock-n-roll, reggae, and folk infused band who is known for their complex and catchy live shows. Willams' puts out a very warm, rootsy and organic sound reminiscent of Dispatch (Jack Gauthier produced) and DMB. The songs on Will "echo the free spirit and joy for life at the heart of Clifton Williams and the BJB." Liking the reggae feel to "Believe" and the acoustic work on "Down This Path."


Clifton Williams - Believe


Clifton Williams - Down This Path


Clifton Williams - All I Need

Symbiosis - Symbiosis -2008-
(Roots, Rock, Reggae, Dub)

From: Melbourne
Website: http://www.myspace.com/symbiosissounds

Lead by Micka Etheridge and Fraser Montgomery, Symbiosis put out a very solid self-titled debut album last year. Dishing out a plethora of musical styles, Symbiosis serves up a mix of uplifting soulful rock-reggae grooves. Stand out tracks are definitely the groovy "Rise Up" & the spacey reggae tinged "Lover." Sounding like a mix of The Beautiful Girls and The Police, but at the same time showcasing a diverse and unique song-writing and performing talent. It is a shame that this up and coming band has called it quits for the time being or as they put it "Gone Fishin." We can only hope to hear more from these boys in the future.


Symbiosis - Rise Up


Symbiosis - Stuck In Traffic


Symbiosis - Lover

The Fumes - Sundancer -2009-
(Alternative, Blues, Rock)

From: Sydney, Australia
Website: http://www.thefumes.com.au/

Ever since The Fumes exploded onto the Aussie rock scene in 2004 the infamous Blooze(Booze & Blues/Get It)Rock duo have left slack jaws and ringing ears in their wake. And now, with a vengeance comes The Fumes' second album, Sundancer. Produced by Detroit-based garage-originator Jim Diamond (The White Stripes), the album not only sees them hone their dirty blues-rock, smokin' grooves and classic '70s-style gritty rock, but capture perfectly the ferocious, stripped-down audio assault that they deliver live. The Fumes have come out swinging on this one. To Watch a live show of The Fumes, click on the album cover above.
For fans of The White Stripes & The Black Keys


The Fumes - The Letter


The Fumes - High City Limits


The Fumes - Cuddle Up With The Devil


The Fumes - Sundancer

Elijah Emanuel - Persistence Of Vision -2005-
(Reggae, Roots)

From: San Diego
Website: http://www.myspace.com/elijahemanuel

Elijah Emanuel is a bilingual reggae artist based out of San Diego. This is his second album which has songs in both English and Spanish. Very roots oriented album with lyrics pertaining to persistence and religion and even some politics. Very good reggae album with plenty to offer the casual or hardcore reggae listener. You can pick this album up at cdbaby.com


Elijah Emanuel - Roots In A Rootless World


Elijah Emanuel - Song of Persistence

The Felice Brothers - Yonder Is The Clock -2009-
(Folk, Rock, Soul)

From: New York
Website: http://www.thefelicebrothers.com/

"The Felice Brothers come to us from the Catskill Mountains where a homegrown sound has been working its way through the bloodlines for generations. Titled with a phrase drawn from the pages of Mark Twain, "Yonder Is The Clock" is teeming with tales of love, death, betrayal, baseball, train stations, phantoms, pandemics, jail cells, rolling rivers, and frozen winter nights. This is music that hasn't lost sight of the history of the land from which it came, and that quality alone makes The Felice Brothers the next great American band."
Fans of Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Wilco will dig these guys. They may be steeped in tradition, but they are definitely a unique bunch. The music is dark, sad, romantic and there's an authenticity at work here that I just don't often hear in the rest of the folk/roots/Americana music genre.


The Felice Brothers - Penn Station


The Felice Brothers - Ambulance Man


The Felice Brothers - Run Chicken Run


The Felice Brothers - Boy From Lawrence County

Sunshine Brothers - Rebel Yellow -2007-
(Dub, Reggae, Soul)

From: Western Australia
Website: http://www.sunshinebrothers.com.au

"For the uninitiated The Sunshine Brothers play a gritty style of gypsy/dub/reggae and they don't mind a drink and they like to have a good time and share it around." These boys from Down Under create some damn fine instrumental music for any mood. When they do occasionally sing, expect vocals reminiscent of The Clash. Everything is done well on this LP - Guitars, Percussion, Horns and oh man can Cheeky play the Melodica. I love this album! It was recorded on the BEACH in Fremantle, so that gives you an idea of where the inspiration of The Sunshine Brothers is coming from. They have shared the stage with Xavier Rudd, The Cat Empire, Fat Freddy's Drop, The Beautiful Girls, etc... "Dub/reggae is the last form of rebel music standing and the Brothers play it with pride, power, authenticity and smiles." The have a newer album "GREENPOINT" out as well.

***There are two bands with the same name - this one from OZ and another from Cali who is also pretty damn chill and might make on here soon***


Sunshine Brothers - Something Special


Sunshine Brothers - Mean Ocean


Sunshine Brothers - French Provisions


Sunshine Brothers - Air Fire Water


Sunshine Brothers - Liquorella

G. Love & Special Sauce - Superhero Brother -2008-
(Roots, Blues, Hip Hop)

From: Philly
Website: http://www.philadelphonic.com/

G. Love and Special Sauce's Superhero Brother is their third album for Jack Johnson's Brushfire label, and 10th overall in a career that now spans 15 years. Pretty good for guy who started out busking on the streets in Philly. Superhero Brother combines both political and party songs yet both come out feeling fun. "Peace Love and Happiness" was inspired by a trip G. Love made to the same slums of Rio de Janeiro depicted in the movie City of God. Stand out track "Wontcha Come Home" is a cover of an old Jamaican rock steady song by The Conquerers on the famed Trojan label, backed by Jazz and Houseman's Sly & Robbie-like rhythm section. So if you have never heard a blues hip-hop artist, which most of you haven't because I think G. Love made it up - Here is your chance.


G. Love & Special Sauce - Peace, Love & Happiness


G. Love & Special Sauce - Wontcha Come Home

David Gray - Draw The Line -2009-
(Folk, Rock, Acoustic, Pop)

From: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.davidgray.com/

Ladies and Gentlemen, David Gray is back! The genius behind "White Ladder" a modern classic in my opinion has put out an album that gets back to Gray's roots of a gritty and often dark songwriter. Previous albums sounded a little overproduced - their are some strings here as well, but the piano/acoustic guitar staple sound of Gray is very well done. The tracks on "Draw The Line" crackle with energy, and the subtle pop impulses that propelled "White Ladder" bring just enough hooks to this album without sounding too forced. David Gray sings and plays with so much passion, and throughout this whole album it sounds as if he is singing the last show of his life. "Draw The Line" is a very listener friendly and accessible album, but at the same time it is open, expansive and deep. The title track catches David Gray at his very best and "Fugitive" sets a very nice tone and pace to the album. Amazingly, a lot of people I talk to have never even heard of David Gray, which is a shame, so spread the word people! Mr. Gray is Back!


David Gray - Fugitive


David Gray - Draw The Line


David Gray - First Chance


David Gray - Harder


David Gray - Draw The Line (Live & Acoustic)

Loren - Community -2005-
(Folk, Reggae, Acoustic)

From: Australia
Website: http://www.loren.com.au/

Here is a very talented musician from Down Under. Very good writer, great voice, humble and down to earth dude. An independent musician who has carved out a nice place in the music world for himself. This was his first studio release and has a couple of really cool tracks. "Good Seed" is an awesome track and "Island Man" will have you singing along as soon as you hear it. He has a full band he tours with - 'The Grow Your Owns' and has a couple of other albums out. Check his website for some more info.
"Loren is one of those artits you see perform and wonder why you haven't heard of him before"
Time Off Magazine


Loren - Island Man


Loren - Good Seed

Wookiefoot - Be Fearless and Play -2009-
(Reggae, Hip-Hop, Funk, Rock, Folk)

From: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Website: http://wookiefoot.com

Wookiefoot is absolutely mind-blowing! This genre hopping ensemble combines insightful lyrics, catchy melodies, and some crazy jams. When I listen to Wookiefoot I hear elements of Michael Franti & Spearhead, Matisyahu, Ben Harper and even some Parliament Funkadelic. But Wookiefoot is so much more than just those sounds alone, they are the sound of the world - encompassing musical sounds from so many parts of the globe. Each song is a new adventure. I absolutely love the slowed down acoustic reggae jams, but I have enjoyed exploring each track of this TRIPPY charity loving band.


Wookiefoot - Be Fearless and Play


Wookiefoot - Blue Sky


Wookiefoot - Home Free

*Here are some tracks from their previous 2006 album "Activate" which are just to good not to share*


Wookiefoot - Dead in the Eyes


Wookiefoot - Welcome Home


Wookiefoot - Further Down

Mason Jennings - Blood of Man -2009-
(Folk, Rock)

The new Mason Jennings album was thought out, written, and recorded over the span of only a couple of weeks. Jennings calls this album "an introspective look at life as we age and tumble through it. I wrote about death, of course. I wrote about life. I wrote about pain and addiction. And I let it flow and left it raw. I worked fast and I let my heart lead." Mason is a fantastic songwriter and the feel of this album is definitely more raw and dark than previous ones, but it comes across as a powerful album. There are no standout singles here, but what we do get is an album we can crank up and feel. For example "The Field" looks at the current conflict in Iraq through the eyes of parents who have lost a child to the war. The song is drenched in grief and it's hard not to feel real emotion when Jennings sings, "I don't want a victory. I just want you back". This dark gem may not rank as his best or catchiest album, but it may be the hardest to get out of your head.


Mason Jennings - City of Ghosts


Mason Jennings - The Field


Mason Jennings - Black Wind Blowing


Mason Jennings - Sing Out

The Movement - Set Sail -2008-
(Reggae, Rock, Hip-Hop)

From: Philly
Website: http://themovementvibe.com/

These boys from Philly have hooked up with producer Chris DiBeneditto (G. Love, Slightly Stoopid, the Expendables) and put out an album full of fun and upbeat tracks. Right off the bat you hear the influences of Slightly Stoopid and G. Love who coincidentally make guest appearances on the record. This album has the ability to please those listeners looking to chill or those dancing and partying the night away. "Another Man's Shoes" is getting plenty of play on my music lists lately, really good track.


The Movement - Mexico


The Movement - Throwdown


The Movement - Another Man's Shoes

The Seed - The Seed -2008-
(Reggae, Rock, Soul)

From: Roanoke, Virginia
Website: http://www.myspace.com/theseedsound

This is an album full of melodically smooth rock reggae with lots of soul. There are hints of Matisyahu & Citizen Cope in their sound The Seed is led by S.G. Lewis ("The Ambassador") whose goal it is not only to incite listener appeal but also to provoke deeper thought on issues of societal development, personal growth and the direction of the youth of today. This self-titled debut album is very promising and is sure to get some playtime in your stereos. "The Ambassador" also has a solo e.p. available. You can check it out HERE.


The Seed - No More


The Seed - A New Season


The Seed - Frontin'


The Seed - All Things Are Possible

The Casual Fiasco - E.P. -2007-
(Rock, Jam Band, Folk Rock)

From: Burlington, VT
Website: http://thecasualfiasco.com/

The Casual Fiasco blend elements of roots rock, folk, blues, reggae and even some bluegrass. It is a mix of mountain and island music. I first heard these guys back in '05 because of their likeness to my all time favorite band - Dispatch. Their album 'Body Over Mind' was produced by Jack Gauthier(Dispatch) and was added to rotation on 150+ college radio stations across the country and extensive east coast touring. Their next album 'Prototype' was a very nice step forward as well as this E.P., which is available for free on their website. However the band went in different directions and we have not heard much out of these boys for awhile. According to their website though they are back and feel like playing music again. Hopefully we will hear more of The Casual Fiasco in the future.


The Casual Fiasco - Tribe Of Believers


The Casual Fiasco - Bottom of the Sea


The Casual Fiasco - Sweet Anita

Jeff Lang - Half Seas Over -2008-
(Experimental, Folk Rock, Blues)

From: Australia
Website: http://www.jefflang.com.au/

This Australian based musician has earned worldwide acclaim as a virtuosic guitarist, a dynamic songwriter and a startlingly unique live performer. Mr. Lang has a back catalog of 13 studio albums and has been featured at major festivals, pubs, clubs, arts centers and venues internationally for the past decade. Blending rock, roots, folk, blues, ballads, instrumentals, improvisation and a devastatingly high level of musicality, Jeff Lang is a singularly unique performer. John Butler has been quoted as saying that Jeff Lang was his inspiration for where he is today. If you get a chance to listen to some of his earlier works it is very much encouraged. But for now enjoy the ART of this truly gifted musician.


Jeff Lang - Copper Mine


Jeff Lang - The Vaults Of Lattanzio


Jeff Lang - Ghosts On My Mind


Jeff Lang - Southern Highlands Daughter

Mofro - Lochloosa -2007-
(Blues, Rock, Funk)

From: Jacksonville, Florida
Website: http://www.mofro.net/home.shtml

For those of you who have heard Mofro before you know this is not their newest album, but it is my favorite so I thought I would start those who are hearing them for the first time right here. This album contains some of the finest, chillest blues around coming straight to our ears from the swamps of Florida. Lead singer and songwriter JJ Grey brings us along for the ride with his soulful grooves and gritty rock, funk laments. Check out Mofro's 3 other albums if you enjoy this, which I know you will.


Mofro - Lochloosa


Mofro - Fireflies


Mofro - Ten Thousand Islands


Mofro - Pray For Rain

Soldiers Of Jah Army - Born In Babylon -2009-
(Reggae, Dub, Rock)

From: Washington D.C.
Website: http://www.sojamusic.com/

SOJA is one of the best American reggae bands around. They take the core values of Jamaican reggae - uniting people of all countries, all races, and all religions with a sound that is dedicated to searching for the answers to life, conflict, humanity and love. SOJA is telling this same roots story, but from the view of America. Jacob Hemphill is a fantastic songwriter and the lead vocals shared with Bob Jefferson flow so nice with the mellow, but upbeat reggae rhythms. 'Born In Babyon' is a very very good reggae album from beginning to end and continues to get better with each listen. So what are you waiting for - GIVE IT A LISTEN!


SOJA - Losing My Mind


SOJA - Used To Matter


SOJA - You and Me


SOJA - Rest Of My Life



SOJA - I Don't Wanna Wait

Rodrigo y Gabriela - 11:11 -2009-
(Acoustic, Folk, Rock, Instrumental)

From: Mexico City
Website: http://www.rodgab.com/

Rodrigo y Gabriela are two Mexican born guitar virtuosos who met and started playing together as teenagers. They traveled as street musicians finally settling in Dublin, Ireland where their virtuoso duo-guitar instrumentals garnered them a following and eventually found them at the top of the Irish charts. Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero once again bring their explosive mixture of Central and South American folk, with its propulsive rock rhythms and grooves reminiscent of The Gipsy Kings' on '11:11. The album is infectious, precise and full of pulsating rhythms. The album is available Sept. 8th.


Rodrigo y Gabriela - Hanuman


Rodrigo y Gabriela - Buster Voodoo


Rodrigo y Gabriela - 11:11


Rodrigo y Gabriela - Diablo Rojo