Frances Gray
Soundscapes of Spain - Frances Gray
Soundscapes of Spain, the newly released CD of Charlottetown pianist Frances Gray, offers a selection of Romantic Spanish piano music emanating from the early twentieth century.The composers represented on the disc are among Spain’s most famous:
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Paul Broadbent
Bohemian Nightcaps Roadmap To Alternative Thinking Vol. 1: WHERE AM I…? - Paul Broadbent
Island singer-songwriter Paul Broadbent has released his fifth recording entitled Bohemian Nightcaps Roadmap To Alternative Thinking Vol. 1: “WHERE AM I…? This is the first of a three volume series of story songs and songs of social commentary.
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The Robots
Hey Buddy, Dummy - The Robots
The Robots have released their first CD Hey Buddy, Dummy. Their description of the recording: “It is sometimes loud and sometimes quiet; it is about 43 minutes long; it has melodies and noisy guitars and nice guitars and pianos and keyboards and drums and bells and ebows and feedbacks and something that sounds like a fog horn, as well as lots and lots and lots of singing.”
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Dysfunktional Dads
…ya gotta love it! - Dysfunktional Dads
The Dysfunktional Dads have been quietly playing the Charlottetown music scene since their debut in 1995 at an Island blues and jazz festival. Now, in 2009, they are about to launch their first CD, …ya gotta love it! The album is an eclectic selection of ten of their original tunes. Rock, jazz, blues and country influences combine in these musical portraits of life and times.
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PEI Compilation
The Thirteen Days of Christmas - PEI Compilation
The Thirteen Days of Christmas is a locally-produced Christmas CD featuring Nudie and The Turks, Meaghan Blanchard, Liam Corcoran, John Connolly, Boxer The Horse, Nathan Wiley, Paper Lions, Tim Chaisson, and Al Tuck, to name a few. The album is a mix of traditional Christmas songs and original material. “I love this type of creative process. Artists were given control over the content, which let the album take on a life of its own,” said engineer/producer Adam Gallant. The album will be sold in support of a yet-to-be-determined charity and will be available for sale at Back Alley Music and CD Plus in Charlottetown beginning December 12. |
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The Cashmere Disciples
In With The Old - The Cashmere Disciples
The Cashmere Disciples, a roots/rock band based in Charlottetown will launch their new CD, In With The Old on March 26 at Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, followed by an afternoon show on March 27 at Timothy’s World Coffee in Charlottetown.
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Fugato
Fugato - Fugato
Fugato’s 3rd album was released in December. It follows their PEIMA winning Grass Radio (2005) and The Stash, which received two PEIMA nominations.
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Jordan Cameron
drawing from observation - Jordan Cameron
Summerside musician Jordan Cameron has released his debut recording, an eight track EP of all original material entitled drawing from observation.
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The Dogs Will Hunt
Ship to China - The Dogs Will Hunt
Ship to China is the debut album created by local musician, Bruce White. It began in a small apartment somewhere in Asia and continued throughout Britain, Europe and finally ended up back in Canada. White describes the songs as “short, upbeat, catchy dance tales from the junk drawers of oversea cultures.” The Dogs Will Hunt has been 3 years in the making and was finally released in early September. The entire album was recorded in bedrooms around the world on a laptop. The Dogs Will Hunt is available at CD Plus and Back Alley Music in Charlottetown. To listen to the songs visit www.myspace.com/thedogswillhunt. |
slung
Superfecta - slung
A Charlottetown alt. country band known as “slung” has released its first album, Superfecta. An official launch of the CD is being held on November 7 at Fishbones on Victoria Row in Charlottetown. The band consists of Murray Murphy (guitars and vocals), Hans Connor (bass, harmonica and vocals), Brad Trivers (mandolin), Ted Simmons (banjo) and Jason “Gus” MacKinnon (drums).
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