WAMA
CDs from the Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) and its members
The Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) is a non-profit, tax exempt, volunteer-driven organization of music industry professionals committed to raising the profile of the Washington D.C. region's diverse music community. WAMA's main goal is to promote Washington area music in general and to achieve national recognition of the region as an important center for live and recorded music. Just as the nation's capital is comprised of a rich cross section of cultures, WAMA's membership embraces all musical styles from classical, bluegrass, go-go, R&B, and reggae, to rock, jazz and folk.
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LK: Unsolved
Inspired by his brothers unsolved murder LK has created a cd that will enlighten, educate, inspire, inform, humor and touch those who choose to quench their ears and thirst for something new. This CD has a message written from the heart and reaches to the
CD price: $5.00 / MP3 price: $5.00
JOHNNY IRELAND: Welcome to the New Millennium, Bloke!
Fast, folk, acoustic rock with the power to lift your spirits and calm your nerves.
MP3 price: $9.99
THE BIG CHEESE: Rumble in the Dairy Aisle: It's All Gouda
Eclectic pop, country, and fiddle music.
CD price: $9.99
MARGOT MACDONALD: WALLS
A unique voice: Margot reveals formidable vocal strength and emotional depth in her powerful original ballads as well as spine-tingling classic rock covers.
CD price: $15.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
BOBBE SHORE: For So Long
Standards & Blues delivered with personality by a female vocalist who revels in "the lyric" and its phrasing, and making that emotional connection. Features two original tracks (including the title track) & twelve standards.
CD price: $10.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
MIKE WESTCOTT: Live At Vincent's
Outstanding Guitar Work and Captivating Vocals. Mike is a Superstar on the rise backed by All Stars, Paul Klinefelter on bass and Glenn Ferracone on drums. Live at legandary Vincent's in West Chester, PA.
CD price: $15.00
LORALYN COLES: Blue Moonlight
Whether it’s a contemporary or a new “traditional” Folk song, an Irish ballad that could be centuries old, or a classic heartbreak Country song, Loralyn’s clear voice and evocative songwriting transport you to other places, other times.
CD price: $14.99
ROS WILTING: Ros Wilting
Guitar driven adult-indie-pop-rock with intriguing lyrics and refreshing melodies. Uplifting and depressing at the same time.
CD price: $12.97
ISABEL UMANZOR: Siete Días
Melodic, earthy voice with acoustic latin rhythms blending intimate and social themes.
CD price: $19.88 / MP3 price: $19.88
TIA DAE: It's A Nu Dae
Neo Soul R&B/Jazz Music. Urban Adult Contemporary
Recommended if you like Erykah Badu, Floetry.CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
IFFY LEE: It - ti - bi - ti - So Pretty
Experience this reeling and funky down sound from Iffy Lee's 5 song package. A high quality mix of funk and soul dominates the song " In The Mix " with slick style vocals and orchestrated characteristics.
CD price: $8.00 / MP3 price: $8.00
MAGGIE SANSONE: A Celtic Fair
America's premier hammered dulcimer player brings an innovative spirit to traditional, Renaissanse and Celtic music, joining ancient and modern instruments, jazzy harmonies and percussive grooves to create a new sound.
CD price: $12.97
KAREN COLLINS & BACKROADS BAND: Tail Light Blues
Retro honky tonk country originals with a traditional sound.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
BRENT ROBERTS: Paint the Evening Sky
Former deepnine front man singer songwriter Brent Roberts serves up some unusually tasty electronic pop candy in his debut “Paint the Evening Sky.” The songs, sung in Roberts mesmerizing hush, are catchy melodic gems. 2007 WAMA nominee best electronica.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
MARGOT MACDONALD: TORN
15-YR OLD AWARD WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER -- with a stunning 4-octave range and multi-instrumental skills, Margot MacDonald delivers original alternative rock tunes and powerful ballads with a remarkable depth of emotion and conscience.
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $8.99
LARRY RICE: Little House
Drivin' and fun fiddle and country music with a little Americana and jazz
Recommended if you like Dwight Yoakam.CD price: $7.74 / MP3 price: $6.99
DEBI SMITH: The Soprano
Traditional/classical/original songs highlight Debi's "pristine/soaring soprano" (The Washington Post). Features musicians Al Petteway, Marcy Marxer, Mark O'Connor. This double cd set includes a bonus holiday album. Debi is one of The 4 Bitchin' Babes.
Recommended if you like Emmylou Harris, Four Bitchin' Babes, Sarah Brightman, Charlotte Church, Judy Collins.CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
STEVE PALMER: Stuck In A U'Haul
Steve Palmer sings original contemporary country songs with top notch musicians, a spontaneous "live" production style and thoughtful lyrics. Mike Ault plays on the album and Jim Ebert produced it.
CD price: $12.97
STEVE GREENBAUM: Taking a Turn
Beautiful acoustic jazz inspired by Pat Metheny and the ECM Records sound. Received a "Best Jazz Recording" Wammie award nomination.
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
HAND PAINTED SWINGER: Speed Hump
Nominated Best Pop-Rock recording of 2006 by WAMA (Washington Area Music Association). Powerful pop-rock soundscapes met head on with tasteful song crafts - HPS uses an effective mix of melodies and heartfelt lyrics that truly captivate audiences.
CD price: $11.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
DEAD MEN'S HOLLOW: Two-Timin'
Old-time, bluegrass, southern gospel, and country blues . fronted by three-part female harmonies
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
CANTARÉ: ARRORRÓ, MI NIÑO LATINO LULLABIES AND GENTLE GAMES
In this beautiful collection of classic Latino lullabies and games, mothers and children happily embrace and treasure their traditions while sharing the universal joy of the special bond between parent and child.
CD price: $12.95 / MP3 price: $9.99
LARRY BROWN: Hard Bop Cafe
2006 Wammie winner (Washington Area Music Association) for BEST JAZZ RECORDING. The LARRY BROWN Quintet also won BEST JAZZ GROUP for 2006. Great "straight-ahead" jazz in the Blue Note label's "Hard Bop" tradition. Features Larry Brown (piano), Kent Miller
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
BRENT ROBERTS: Light in August - limited edition single
Brent Roberts' "Light in August" is a catchy pop gem reminiscent of the smooth, moody ballads of Pet Shop Boys or Tears for Fears. The hushed vocals are layered on a beautiful, lush soundscape that reveals more to the ear with each listen.
CD price: $6.99 / MP3 price: $6.99
SHOSHO: Days and Years
Shosho pulls you into a world somewhere between rock and folk, with explosive bass and percussion, rich vocal harmonies, and powerful guitars, mandolin, and flute. "The Indigo Girls crash into Jethro Tull and Yes." - Mary Sue Twohy, XM Satellite Radio
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
ONE HORSE TOWN: Dawn Will Deliver
Alt-country, featuring stellar girl harmony, driving acoustic guitar and sweet pedal steel.
Recommended if you like Patty Griffin.CD price: $17.00 / MP3 price: $13.00
MICHAEL THOMAS QUINTET: It Is What It Is
This is the third offering from The Michael Thomas Quintet for the JazHead label. The CD is can be described as Hard-hitting, Passionate, Fun, Honest, & Enjoyable. The Quintet truly displays their expertise when presenting great jazz music.
CD price: $13.97
KELTISH: Keltish
Celtic folk music strongly influenced by jazz and rock music. Jazzy, funky, raw, emotive and ethereal are all used to describe "Keltish".
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
ACME BLUES COMPANY: I Think I Made It
"Industrial Strength Blues" with harp and guitar. Witty lyrics, and a variety of styles ranging from slow and soulful 12-bar blues to paint-peeling, foot-stomping blues rock.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
KENNY RITTENHOUSE: The Francis Suite
This top-notch, academically-trained trumpeter has led his own jazz quartet for the past 14 years performing in and around the Washington, DC area, playing with many of the areas top musicians.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
MICHELLE MURRAY: Michelle Murray: Collection of Songs
Michelle Murray expresses the friendly tones of folk through tasteful acoustic guitars and welcoming vocals. Her songs combine the sounds of folk, country, and the blues. This CD received a 2006 Wammie nomination for best Contemporary Folk Recording.
CD price: $12.97
ADAM SWINK: Not What It Seems
A young up-and-coming singer/songwriter whose piano-driven original songs are melodic, catchy, and fresh.
CD price: $5.00 / MP3 price: $5.00
RICH CHORNÉ: Rich Chorné All Stars featuring Nadine Rae
Guitar driven blues, R&B, and soul fronted with soulful vocals.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
BOBBY MANRIQUEZ: Prayin' the Blues (blu funk)
More of Bobby's unique "blu funk," about which Blues Revue Magazine assures, "this one will AMAZE;"... praise from LITTLE FEAT's Bill Payne to guitarists from Bobby Parker to Nils Lofgren.(click "Bobby Manriquez website")
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
MELANIE MASON: Live at Blues Alley
The third release from Mason and her band; a compelling live performance recorded at the legendary Blues Alley. Winner of WAMA's Best Blues Recording award. "Mason can unleash absolutely monster axe." --Blues Revue
CD price: $15.99 / MP3 price: $10.99
MARK AUSTIN: Cool Water
Mark's contemporary acoustic music fuses a broad spectrum of genres: from smooth jazz to acoustic funk. Add to that his agility with a pen and a six-string, and the result is a collection of songs that move gently and groove powerfully.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
LEMONFACE: Freshly Squeezed
Power-pop with a punk edge, a hint of ska ... and French death metal ... by a trio of 14-year-olds from the Washington, D.C. area. OK, maybe just the power-pop with the punk edge. And the hint of ska.
THE JOKER'S WILD: Live in DC!!!
Swingin' Jazz from DC'S hottest swing band.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
FREE REIN: Cold Wind
Electric blues and rock
Recommended if you like Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
LEN AND WENDY: Flow
Inspiring and fun original folk/pop. "These guys are joyous and so is their music. Great harmonies - and songs with a great message (and sing-able chorus.)" - Wind River/Folk Era recording artist Cosy Sheridan
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $4.99
MYSTIC HARMONY: Kindle a Flame
A Celtic-inspired musical journey, featuring a trio of voices with Celtic harp, flute and keyboard.
MP3 price: $14.95
MIKE HOLDEN: Level
"a forthright songwriter with an ear for rootsy melody" -The Washington Post
CD price: $6.99 / MP3 price: $4.99
DANIEL LEE: Genrecide
Dazzling vocals laced with lush strings and keys and lyrics to get your head into. A heart-and-mind fest of soulful power folk/pop from National Winner of Performing Songwriter Magazine's 2005 NewSong Contest.
MP3 price: $9.99
DEAD MEN'S HOLLOW: Forever True
Old-time, bluegrass, southern gospel, and country blues . fronted by three-part female harmonies
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
ROB FLOWERS: Memory Random
Melodic, guitar-driven alternative rock. Threads of R.E.M., Fountains of Wayne, and Better Than Ezra stitch Rob Flowers' solo debut.
CD price: $9.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
O.U.O: Of Unknown Origin
The crew O.U.O is made up of the lyrical tag team of MC Pep and Dumi Right (also member of Zimbabwe Legit). Tag team because like veteran crews during the golden age of hip-hop they trade verses over top of hot tracks non-stop with flows, creativity and v
CD price: $12.97
THE HICKORIES: Lost in Pennsylvania
Rich with harmonies and rooted in rock, The Hickories offer "warm, inviting songs that [combine] the best of folk and country" -- according to THE WASHINGTON POST.
Recommended if you like The Byrds, The Sundays.CD price: $8.99 / MP3 price: $8.99
IRINA ASTRA: Invisible Magic
A captivating collection of original songs and soul-searching poetry set to a unique mix of musical styles from Russian folk to traditional American country, from Andean and Argentine motifs to Latin jazz and New Age, performed in English and Russian.
Recommended if you like Leonard Cohen.CD price: $14.75 / MP3 price: $9.99
QUINTANGO: QuinTango Live!
This is almost like being at a QuinTango concert - you can hear the electricity flowing between the audience and the quintet.
CD price: $16.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
CHRISTINA CRERAR: Little Jazz Bird
Swinging jazz vocals with a stellar band, "one of the finest jazz vocal albums of recent times". - Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene/All Music Guide/author/critic
MP3 price: $9.99
GORDON TITCOMB: The Last Train
A "must have" Bluegrass CD. Great new songs and inspired perfomances by Gordon Titcomb, Mike Auldridge, Mark Schatz, Bill Keith and special guest Arlo Guthrie. This CD is truly a gem.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
CATHY JEAN: Little Sick Twist
Raunchy, strong, hot, sexed-up, balls-out, vocal and guitar blues. Rockin'. Her best work yet.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE SHERWOOD BLUES BAND: Here I Go
Sherwood calls his style of blues Authentic...Bedrock...Blues®; it is an enticing blend of authenticity, simplicity and raw power that will take you to the very core of traditional blues music.
MP3 price: $9.99
BILLY HANCOCK: PASSIONS
Billy Hancock brings down the house with his famous ground-shaking vibrato on an eclectic list of hand picked songs, which includes many excellent 50's styles rockabilly tracks, as well as his turning on not only the soul, but revitalizing a popular 60's
CD price: $10.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
NEXXZIT: Stop, Take It Don't Miss It
Smooth, sultry vocals and harmonies with a twist of rock, funk and jazz combined to create "Nu Soul"
Recommended if you like Chaka Khan, Maysa Leak.CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
CANTARE: Al Agua Pato! Latin American Music for Children
Brand new arrangements of Latin American favorites and original compositions inspired on styles such as son, merengue and swing. Contains sing-along songs, tongue-twisters and activity songs. Great for kids who are learning Spanish as a second language.
Recommended if you like Sesame Street.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
CANTARE: Evaluna by CANTARE and Friends - Latin American Music
Latin American folk music performed by women. Warm, pleasant melodies and rich harmonies that will reach your emotions and make you dance at the same time.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
HARD BROCCOLI: Cinderblock & Board Days
melodic power pop/rock with great harmonies and excellent guitar work
CD price: $10.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
BRENT ROBERTS: Love's Remains - Limited edition single
Roberts mixes vocal electronica and pop songcraft with new wave nostaglia and tight dance grooves.
Recommended if you like Pet Shop Boys, New Order.CD price: $4.98 / MP3 price: $4.98
JANINE WILSON: Save Me From Myself
Roots Rock, Americana, and progressive torch and twang.
Recommended if you like Bonnie Raitt.CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
STEVE PALMER: Roots And Strings
Original and traditional roots/folk music, performed on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and dobro.
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
MIKE WESTCOTT & BLUES ON BOARD: Keep The Blues ALive
This CD has Hot Kick Ass Guitar and Vocals from the soul, it's Blues With Bite. The CD tastes like a Babyback Ribs dinner smothered in Hot Sauce with a side of Mashed Potatoes and Apple Pie topped with Ice Cream. Hot and soulful.
CD price: $14.00
BILLY D. LITTLE JOHN: Breaking Off
This is pure Hip-Hop from the dirty South with a DJ flavor that will make you dance this is worth your money trust me.self -contained album.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
ALL GREEN LIGHTS: Candida Pax
Beauty flows from the center of this amazing psychedelic rock/electronic record.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
MELANIE MASON: Lonesome Is I
One woman's voice, one woman's guitar; a warm and soulful collection of acoustic country blues. Winner of WAMA's Best Blues Recording award. "A beautifully rendered album." --Blues Revue
CD price: $15.99 / MP3 price: $10.99
TOMMY LEPSON AND THE LAZY BOYS: Ready For This??!!!???
Funky, organ dominated party music with virtuosity and extended jams
Recommended if you like Panic.CD price: $12.97
SAXMAN AND FRIENDS: Voodoo
An exciting mix of smooth jazz with some latin flavor. Some lounge jazz with crooner vocals.
Recommended if you like Tony Bennett.CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
BILL MULRONEY: Second Wind
Singer-songwriter Bill Mulroney's debut album contains 13 original songs of breathtaking scope, reflecting his maturity, optimism, and reverence for the American experience. An intriguing collection of Americana, easy listening, and folk/rock songs.
CD price: $12.95 / MP3 price: $9.99
ARTHUR LOVES PLASTIC: Arthur Loves Plastic
Progressive electronica
Recommended if you like Everything but the Girl, Moby.CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
BONNIE RIDEOUT: Celtic Circles
Inspired by the celtic circles of ancient Scotland, she paints a musical picture through time, joining the heavens and earth to the cycles of everyday life. Performed on scottish fiddle with gold medal piper, Eric Rigler on the great highland bagpipe.
Recommended if you like Eileen Ivers, Bonnie Rideout.CD price: $12.97
DON BRIDGES: An Ardmore Afternoon
High-energy, well-crafted, genre-crossing songs about love, loss, disappointment, anger, and hope -- an exhilarating roller coaster ride of human emotions with memorable lyrics, singable melodies, wonderful harmonies.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
CERULEAN GROOVE: Over Crooked Tables
An eclectic mix of rock, jazz, blues, folk & funk. With powerful female vocals, rich guitar textures, and a groovin rhythm section.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
GREG VICKERS: Not Quite There
Acoustic-based folk style alternative rock. That's right; enjoy songs from all those genres on one CD. Folky humorous songs (think Arlo Guthrie) include "I Think I'll Sue McDonald'sâ¢", "The Infidel Waltz", "Not Quite There" and "I'm going to Heaven an
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
KAREN COLLINS: Backroads & Bayous
A journey along the back roads of vintage country music with a stop off in the Louisiana bayou.
Recommended if you like Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
ERICH RUSSEK: What Are You Afraid Of?
It's Eric Burden meets David Bowie with a twist of funky soul, propelled into the 21st century. The Russek Band has a distinctive and undeniable sound that maintains a contemporary edge with some non-traditional & improvisational vocals & guitar riffs.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
MARGOT MACDONALD: Rising
This extraordinary young singer-songwriter's debut album lifts the spirit with refreshing lyrics and melodic pop styles. Superbly produced by John Jennings, Margot's beautiful vocals and songs will sweep you away.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $8.99
DJ BOOM: Listen Vision Presents . . . Hip Hop Highlights
You are now witnessing Next-Level, Upper-Echelon Hip Hop featuring exclusive tracks/remixes by KRS-ONE, Mr. Cheeks, Rasi Caprice, Barrington Levy, K-dOt, and many more....Stay Tuned for the Revolution......
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
DJ BOOM: Listen Vision - Electro Compilation
Urban Electronica, Glamour-Grime. Music on a higher plataeu; featuring ultra-exclusive tracks/remixes from Deep Purple, Crystal Waters, The dbc, Danja Mouf, The Smithereens, Kool Keith, Barrington Levy, and many more.Truth is born.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE NIGHTHAWKS: The Nighthawks - Live at The State Theater with Special Guest Hubert Sumlin DVD
For more than 30 years, The Nighthawks have entertained audiences all over the world with their unique blend of blues, rock, soul, R&B, rockabilly and swing - this live concert video represents their first DVD/video release (in NTSC format)
EDSEL WELLS: Pap's Children Songs
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CD price: $6.99 / MP3 price: $6.99
KEITH KEHRER: Bittersweet Sugar
Folky Pop , Modern Folk, Americana, Country Rock
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
DULCIE TAYLOR: Mirrors and Windows
Delivered via a clear, supple voice and down-to-earth lyrics, these 10 original songs of Dulcie Taylor's range from roots rock'n'roll to haunting, country acoustic, accompanied by Duke Levine on guitars, Richard Gates on bass, and Lorne Entress on drums.
CD price: $12.75
STEPHANI'E: RYM &YS II(Rocking Your Mind And Your Soul Part II-The Wrath And Reinvention Of Stephani'e
Soulful, straight to the point, and seductive vocals and raps makes up this ecleptic blend with a "new aged funk sound" along with astounding dance club beats.
CD price: $11.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
STEPHEN SAMUEL: Call To Prayer
A distinctive collection of originally composed Christian messages. Each song is unique music and lyrics, flavored with Caribbean rhythns to warm a Christian heart.
CD price: $12.97
SENDY BROWN: Secrets of the Soul
A powerfully emotional, yet refreshingly smooth collection of Jazz classics performed by an extraordinary Jazz vocalist.
CD price: $12.99
PAUL IWANCIO: Open Heart Stories
Catchy folk-rock-pop-americana performed with joy and good intentions.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
IRIS ANN HIRSCH: One Small Voice
13 songs blending contemporary folk, pop, and blues that weave stories of life's celebration, spirit, humor, and joy and touch on everyday experiences from diets to past loves, from our servicemen and women overseas, to days gone by and front porch swin
Recommended if you like Joan Baez.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
PHILIP DESTEFANO: Tension and Release
influenced by Sting, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Lyle Lovett, Elvis Costello, Suzanne Vega, Pat Metheny. A little different. Unique lyrics. Some unobvious chords changes. Contemporary singer-songwriter with a touch of jazz.
CD price: $9.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
BLUE SKY 5: Tin Goose Jump
A classic swing quintet performing authentic standards and originals that sound like they were written in the 1940's.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
STRETCHING REGULAR: Stretching Regular
A melodic range of rock tunes that blend together a tale of life experiences as reflected upon by todays society.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
JAZZ SPECTRUM: It's Christmas
A jazz-influenced vocal quartet (SATB) performing original swinging arrangements with lush harmonies. Their regular 4 piece combo is augmented by 8 guest musicians providing varied ensemble mixes and tasty instrumental solos...a refreshing album.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $9.97
NANCY SCIMONE: The Quiet Place
Psalms and honest original lyrics; her silken vocals and elegant melodies are arranged for violins, cello, string bass, oboe, tenor sax, clarinet, english horn, piano, tabla, vibes, flutes, and guitars.
CD price: $11.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
DAGMAR AND THE SEDUCTONES: Little Bitta Love
A sonic spectrum that ranges from rock-solid originals to classic ballads to heart-breaking blues to stompin' rockabilly--high voltage vintage roots rock.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
WES TUCKER: Tradition
An eclectic mix of soulful folk roots-rock blues from the same school of songwriting as Ben Harper and Jack Johnson
CD price: $11.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
DAVID A. ALBERDING: Wrestling With Angels
"David takes the listener on a beautiful, twisting, turning musical adventure. Between his rich, lush voice and brilliant lyrics lie an experience no true lover of music should miss. "
CD price: $11.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
SUSAN JONES AND SETH KIBEL: Nuts and Bolts
Original acoustic jazz from violinist Susan Jones and saxophonist/clarinetist/flutist Seth Kibel, drawing upon a variety of diverse musical influences.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $5.99
PATTY REESE: Here and Now
THOUGHTFUL ROCK/FOLK/BLUES BASED POP/ROCK WITH A TOUCH OF COUNTRY
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
TOMY WRIGHT: Tomy, One "M"
Contemporary Folk with an eclectic mix of acoustic country, pop, rockabilly, ballads, blues, world, and jazz with diverse vocals stylings and evocative instrumentals.
Recommended if you like Arlo Guthrie, Jim Morrison.CD price: $15.00
ERIC MEANY: One More Song
Imagine Warren Zevon and Bob Dylan playing bridge with the Indigo Girls as The Beatles sit on the couch waiting their turn.
MP3 price: $9.99
THE SKYLA BURRELL BLUES BAND: Working Girl Blues
With a great voice, impressive songwriting abilities and superior chops on the guitar, don't be surprised if you hear more about Skyla Burrell and her band down the road.
MP3 price: $15.00
MEMPHIS GOLD: Prodigal Son
Sanctified Beale Street Urban Gutbuket Blues
CD price: $16.99 / MP3 price: $16.99
WALNUT GROVE BAND: Black Walnut
Another great CD from the legendary Virginia trio known as Walnut Grove Band.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
WALNUT GROVE BAND: The Walnut Groove
"The Walnut Groove" is an original rock & roll exploration of Walnut Grove Band's soul by way of strong vocals, rich guitar, fluid bass, clockwork drumming, quality production and 16 pages of amazing artwork.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
RACHEL CROSS: Dream Land
Modern folk-pop synthesis spiced with world music and jazz flavors.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
LAURA BURHENN: Wanderlust
If PJ Harvey and Leonard Cohen gave birth to a musical daughter, Laura Burhenn would be it. Stellar songwriting orchestrated with vintage organ, electric white-noise guitar, seering drums, weeping cellos -- and raw, honest vocals right in the middle.
CD price: $11.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
MICHAEL THOMAS CASH: Dancing My Name
It's good ole folk country blues, with heart. This record will move you. Michael lives his music and you can tell.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
DANIEL LEE: Missage Is a Mirror Hold Your Breath
The 2004 full-length record that put Daniel on the map in awards arenas and production discourses. Another journey through a vast array of influence and passionately-sung manifestos. Catch some great tunes that stick. Washington Post says: "Lee combines t
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
JESSE PALIDOFSKY: Food For The Long Haul
Exquisitely crafted, grown-up, soulful originals--with a jazzy social consciousness and a sense of humor.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE PYRATES ROYALE: Tales of the Brigantine
A mix of traditional and modern acoustic maritime/pirate music that rocks without being electric, sings without a string section and humors without a laugh track.
CD price: $18.00
MARK SYLVESTER: American Gypsy
Vibrant Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals
Recommended if you like Michael Hedges.CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
RUTHIE AND THE WRANGLERS: Someday
Album of the Year. High Energy Roots Rock and Americana. "A song writing flair nothing short of brilliant." -Billboard
CD price: $12.97
BICYCLE THIEVES: The Second Place Confession
Smart, rocking pop songs. Indie rock with a heart and an edge.
CD price: $8.00 / MP3 price: $8.00
VIKI NOVA: Catch Me If You Can!
"Radio-friendly," "power pop gems" with catchy as hell hooks. But there's a rare honesty & edge in Viki's song-writing, while her vocals range from girly to silky to kick-ass wild.
MP3 price: $9.99
BILLY COULTER: Billy Coulter
Americana/Roots Rock guitar songs with Power Pop melodies and a little Alt-Country irony.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
DENNIS FEENEY AND THE DEN DOGS: Boots, Belts, Irons
Produced by the legendary Eric "Roscoe" Ambel. If you are into cave tools--the basic elements of rock & roll; bass, drums and guitar, you'll love this album.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
TOMMY LEPSON AND THE LAZY BOYS: live & durty
rockn party music from one of the great hammond organ players and his tight band
CD price: $12.97
OKTBRWRLD: It's All About The Band
No samplers, no sequences, no keyboards... funky Alternative R&B/Neo Soul unlike any other.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
LORI KELLEY: Like Sea Glass
Story songs, peculiar topics, and songs about obsession - her four-octave range with a hint of country intoxicates her listeners like the buzz of a fine red wine.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
BONNIE RIDEOUT: Scottish Inheritance
Scotland/Celtic/World Music- the first woman to hold the National Scottish fiddle title and the youngest to have garnered the US championship
BONNIE RIDEOUT/CITY OF WASHINGTON PIPE BAND: Scottish Rant
Three-time Scottish fiddle champion and world champion (grade one) highland pipe band team up for a rousing good time presenting highland bagpipe music in new innovative arrangements from Scotland, Ireland, Spain, and North America
CD price: $12.97
ANGIE MILLER: Play
No fillers on this live album that meanders through playful pop-rock whimsy, to dark swampy tales of the south, to introspective ballads and back around again. "She sings like a seasoned siren, stirring up a spicy gumbo of songs."
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
RANDYE JONES: Come Down Angels
"From cotton field to concert hall," these Negro spirituals still have the emotional power to fill the heart and feed the soul.
CD price: $14.99
2ND STORY BAND: Blue Shades World Beat Blues Fiesta
A jammin' World Beat blend of Blues and Swing, Pop Rock, Caribbean, Afro Cuban and Tex-Mex Rhythms with a bit of New Orleans Funkyness thrown in, a "unique bontemps etoufee".
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $7.99
DJ BOOM FEATURING BOOGIE MAN GHOST: Under The Earth
Abstract Hip-Hop
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
MARISSA LEVY: LookMaNoHands
Is it folk? Is it rock? Is it (G-d forbid) POP?.? Well it is Marissa Levy in her debut album. A fresh production of David Perlick Molinari's pop with Marissa's songs deeply rooted in old school folk creates a sound that is refreshingly unique.
CD price: $11.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
OKTBRWRLD LIVE! (DVD): Get "Sexxy" with Oktbrwrld live! in Vienna
This Alternative R&B/Neo Soul band burns up the stage in this LIVE performance.
Recommended if you like Jill Scott, Fertile Ground.
POPS WALKER: Milepost 5
A marvelous songwriter known for his acoustic blues adds a touch of jazz and a ballad or two.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
X-14: Soda Cracker 50
Tecno, Drum N' Bass, Techno Hoedown, House, Electro
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
LIBBY WIEBEL: The Wait-a-While Estates
Libby Wiebel is a contemporary, folk singer-songwriter in the Washington DC area. Her piano-infused melodies are sophisticated reflections on stories past, present, and future.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
DEEPNINE: Flowers on the Dirt Road Home
"innovative and original...deepnine is the Galileo of music" - Radio Stonewall. Get out a blender and mix some great downtempo electronica with a dash of new age artistry, a bit of pop male singer/songwriter panache, haunting Vietnamese poetry singing,
CD price: $11.98
STEPHANI'E: Rocking Your Mind and Your Soul
A mixture of funk, contemporary RB and pop
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
NIKKI ROUSE: Chocolate and Morphine
Telling it like it is, Nikki weaves lyrics of love, heartbreak and social injustice with memorable melodies of rock, folk, country and jazz. Sweet, clear vocals, excellent production, originality, musicality and professionalism. What more could you want?
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
CHRISTIAN JOSI: Alive & Swingin'
Combine a big voice with a big, swingin' all-star band and 11 classic songs, and you have this cd; perfectly at home being played in a nightclub, at a party, or as the ultimate background music.
Recommended if you like Frank Sinatra, Robbie Williams.CD price: $16.99
ZOE MULFORD: Traveling Moon
Lyrical folk infused with blues and a whiff of old jazz standards, these songs journey away from home and back with longing, humor and deep affection.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
RON KEARNS: Looking Back, Stepping Forward
This is an acoustic jazz CD in the old Blue Note Records style.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
LUIS GARAY PERCUSSION WORLD: Sacumba
Luis Garay's sensation Percussion World's new multipercussion album, "SACUMBA." is a rhythmic delight. It's impossible not to move your body to the exuberant, infectious, pulsating beat. You'll feel like dancing as the passion and inspiration of the drums
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
RAY JOZWIAK: Chromatose
Solid, hummable, well-constructed melodies with stome stream-of-consciousness improvisation terror tactics for active listening or mellowing-out
Recommended if you like Thelonious Monk, Sun Ra.CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE SIRENS: Bad Girls
All-female straight forward, hard driving, grungy, garagelike, rock and roll with a classic punk edge.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
SHARON DENNIS: Beyond What I Can See
Combines folk and blues-driven melodies, profound lyrics and deft arrangements to provide a satisfying listening experience you will want to repeat. Reminiscent of Sheryl Crow + Sarah MacLaughlan + Shawn Colvin with a splash of symphony.
Recommended if you like Sheryl Crow, Shawn Colvin.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
MARK ROBERT: Faces
Four well-crafted songs in a variety of styles introduce this talented and multi-faceted artist in his songwriter's debut.
Recommended if you like Paul McCartney.CD price: $6.99 / MP3 price: $4.99
PH MUSIC: School of Emceeing - Volume 1
An incredible collection of rarities, remixes, exclusives, and some damn good album tracks from a league of extraordinary emcees that are well versed in dropping heat and are renowned for their sharp lyrical style, content and impressive catalog of beats.
CD price: $8.97
JULIE KEIM: Only Yesterday
Stylish, elegant performances of American jazz standards by Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin and Hoagy Carmichael. Eli Staples, piano; Chris Gekker,trumpet; Glenn Dewey, bass.
CD price: $15.99 / MP3 price: $15.99
MICHAEL FORE: Exhale
R&B vocals over adult, urban contemporary & smooth jazz grooves featuring vocal & vibraphone instrumentals & interludes.
MP3 price: $10.00
JANINE GILBERT-CARTER: In the Moment
Her poignantly warm, rich, soulful voice lovingly and profoundly penetrates the soul of all who are blessed to hear her. From the first note, the listener becomes spellbound. Not only her voice, but her delivery captivates.
Recommended if you like Dinah Washington, Hyman.MP3 price: $9.99
JANINE GILBERT-CARTER: God Spoke To Me
Janine Gilbert-Carter delivers songs from the heart that you feel in your soul. By her delivery you know that God Is.
CD price: $12.97
RICK WHITEHEAD: Notes From Home/Solo Jazz Guitar
Solo Jazz Guitar. Easy to Listen to for dinner or for close up listening.
Recommended if you like Joe Pass, Johnny Smith.CD price: $15.00
FREE REIN: Free Rein Unleashed?
Folk, blues and jazz jams unleashed with high energy.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
DANIEL LEE: 12 inch singles 2002
A combination of funky progressive tech-house and breakbeat.
CD price: $4.99
VARIOUS ARTISTS: A Holiday Feast Creme de la Creme (2 CD set)
A retrospective of the critically praised Holiday Feast series by Hungry for Music. Featuring an eclectic collection both original and traditional Christmas tunes. "A holiday compilation that the major labels should model." The Washington Post
CD price: $19.99
QUINTANGO: To Buenos Aires With Love
QuinTango's two violins, cello, bass, and piano and guest bandoneon find heartbreak, tenderness, virtuosity, and sizzle in this stunning valentine to the great tango musicians of Buenos Aires.
CD price: $16.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Diamond Cuts
An eclectic compilation celebrating America's pastime: baseball. Featuring well known and not so well known artists. "A soundtrack for America's pastime...an album that proverbially touches all the bases: baseball, music, and verse." New York Times
CD price: $14.99
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Diamond Cuts: Top of the Sixth
An eclectic compilation celebrating America's pastime: baseball. Featuring well known and not so well known artists. "A soundtrack for America's pastime...an album that proverbially touches all the bases: baseball, music, and verse." New York Times
CD price: $14.99
VARIOUS ARTISTS: We Are Each Other's Angels (2 CD set)
An eclectic compilation honoring angels featuring many well known artists including Iris Dement, June Carter Cash, Peter Case, Delbert McClinton, Nanci Griffith, George Winston, Alejandro Escovedo, Radney Foster, Ron Sexsmith, Big Bill Broonzy and others
CD price: $19.99
TERENCE MCARDLE: You Better Believe It!
Bluesy jump r'n'b with a touch of swing and even a hint of be-bop -- danceably fun but still deep.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
CANTARE: Baila Para Gozar - Latin American Music for Children
Latin American music for children that the whole family can enjoy; features the contagious and diverse sounds of Latin America; wonderful harmonies and arrangements; great for the classroom, the home or the car; cd includes lyrics and translations.
Recommended if you like Sesame Street.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
AMELIA'S JOURNEY: Amelia's Journey
A musical journey through the lives of Amelia Earhart and George Putnam from their first meeting in 1928 until she disappeared in 1937.
CD price: $11.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
MICHAEL THOMAS QUINTET: The Awakening
A powerful and energetic group that is deeply rooted in the rich tradition of jazz. The quintet has the unique capability to capture an audience and take them on an excursion to where "Hard-bop and Blues" swing joyfully,
Recommended if you like Art Blakey, Lee Morgan.CD price: $12.95 / MP3 price: $9.99
STEVE PALMER: From Here To Nashville
Original Roots-Country with a great feel for the traditional styles while still being modern.
Recommended if you like Leonard Cohen, Hoyt Axton.CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
TOM FORSEY: To the Core
DC area musician/singer/songwriter draws primarily from a large, well-balanced mix of classic rock, folk & blues styles creating a straight-up, rootsy, gutsy, mellow, rockin', honest, unpretentious batch of tunes
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
MIKE HOLDEN: Exhibit A
Mike Holden writes warm and mellow acoustic-based music, with an alt-country feel, in the style of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and David Gray.
CD price: $10.99
AMERICAN SONG: True to Life
Sophisticated Americana--roots rock, pop, jazz, r&b and vintage country all held within a carnival tent of chaos.
CD price: $15.00
RHODES TAVERN TROUBADOURS: On the Red Line
A roots rock, power pop explosion that will keep you humming the songs the next morning.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
BONNIE RIDEOUT: Scottish Reflections
A 3-time US national Scottish fiddle champion; one of the finest fiddler's of our time who brings her passion and joyous energy to every track in this collection of music, from over 10 years of musical collaboration
CD price: $12.97
MARTINI RED: We Three
Exploring and exploiting the basic joy of acoustic music with mandolin, upright bass, drums, and vocals, from Western Swing through hot jazz and old standards.
CD price: $10.00
THUNDERTHING: Darkness On The Edge Of My Mind
Weird, scary songs about serial killers, cross dressers, Afghani women, dying. it's a happy cd.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
DULCIE TAYLOR: Diamond & Glass
Dulcie Taylor's debut album, Diamond & Glass, is twelve original, elegantly crafted folk-pop songs with a jazz undercurrent, incisive lyrics, sweet, bluesy vocals and support from such musicians as Michael Landau and Brian Culbertson.
CD price: $15.00
THE JAMES BAZEN BIG BAND: The Wednesday Night Pizza Band
Builds on the best of artists such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chick Corea, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Bob Marley, Claude Debussy, J. S. Bach, and even Celtic folk artists.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
PEAT & BARLEY: On the Brink
This hammered dulcimer and fiddle duo's intimate arrangements of Celtic tunes range from darkly mysterious to playfully lighthearted and highlight the interplay between the two instruments.
CD price: $14.00
MARY WOOD: Simple
Like warm apple pie, Wood's soothing voice and sweet melodies leave you feeling cozy on winter nights.
MP3 price: $9.99
CHARLENE LOCKWOOD: Flickering Images
A romantic throwback, these original compositions, featuring piano, resound with a distinctive, moving, lyrical voice.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
CAREY CREED: I'll Know You
Folk- and jazz-inspired music that invites you to dig deep, without lapsing into preachiness; a concert producer says Carey "slides so easily from a sweet folk song to a gutsy R&B tune to heart-melting gospel."
CD price: $15.00
MIKE SHUPP: This Time
Power pop that nudges its way into your heart and takes up residence in your imagination. “[Shupp] has just released his third solo album, 'This Time', and it's a killer... a must-have.” - AMPLIFIER MAGAZINE
CD price: $10.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE ALEXANDRIA KLEZTET: Delusions of Klezmer
18 tracks of "Alternative Klezmer" -- traditional Jewish forms fused with modern influences from other genres.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $5.99
MICHAEL FORE: ForeFathers
A mix of urban jazz stylings and some harder beats, “Fore Fathers” is as eclectic as it is smooth.
CD price: $7.00 / MP3 price: $7.00
RICK WHITEHEAD: Live in Captivity/Again
Traditional Jazz Guitar Trio Sounds; All performed Live in the Studio with some free form playing thrown in.
CD price: $15.00
WALNUT GROVE BAND: Assorta Nutz
Like a crazed road trip through various styles of rock, blues, ska and alternative, leaving no sonic city unvisited.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
NAP "DON'T FORGET THE BLUES" TURNER: Live at Cada Vez
One of the last of the male stand-up blues singers, Mr. Turner keeps that flame burning with songs and performances that are classy and entertaining.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
MARK WENNER & THE BEL AIRS: Mama Tried
With songs from Haggard, Acuff, Dylan, etc, one might be tempted to think that Mama Tried isn't really a blues disc, but this one's got deep enough roots that every blues fan will dig it.
MP3 price: $15.00
DANIEL LEE: Superfish Illumination
The first big album from Daniel Lee, national winner in Performing Songwriter Magazine's 2005 NewSong Contest and winner of the prestigious Eddie's Attic Shootout for Performing Songwriters (along with John Mayer,Dana Kurtz). Lee's warm vocals, hook-fille
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
VARIOUS ARTISTS: A Holiday Feast Vol. V11
The seventh volume of the critically praised Holiday Feast series by Hungry for Music. Featuring an eclectic collection both original and traditional Christmas tunes. "A holiday compilation that the major labels should model." The Washington Post
CD price: $14.99
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Diamond Cuts: Bottom of the Fifth
An eclectic compilation celebrating America's pastime: baseball. Featuring well known and not so well known artists. "A soundtrack for America's pastime...an album that proverbially touches all the bases: baseball, music, and verse." New York Times
CD price: $14.99
LARRY BROWN: The Long Goodbye
Great "straight-ahead" jazz in the Blue Note label's "Hard Bop" tradition. Features Larry Brown (piano), James Fowler (bass), Joe McCarthy (drums), Kyle Funn (trumpet), and guest musician Peter Fraize (tenor).
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
GREGORY LYGON: UnEarthly Passions
AAA/Contemporary folk with contemplative, soulful lyrics and mystical themes. Seamless combination of contemporary folk, jazz and new age.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
MELANIE MASON: Bendin' the Blues
Debut album from lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Melanie Mason and her band; winner of WAMA's Best Blues Recording award. "10 out of 10." --Blues Matters
CD price: $15.99
MICHELLE WALKER: Slow Down
Sultry and soul stirring jazz vocals in the straight-ahead jazz style with a contemporary edge.
CD price: $10.00
JOANNE JUSKUS: Joanne Juskus
"File under heavenly voices..." says Albert Garzon, former producer of Natalie Merchant and 10,000 Maniacs, of Joanne Juskus. Her debut release is an intriguing mix of Contemporary Folk, Jazz and Progressive Rock, meticulously produced by Brad Allen.
CD price: $13.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
ANGIE MILLER: White Space
A pared-down acoustic album with an intimate living room recording sound, giving the listener an up close and personal view of Angie's delicate voice, guitar playing and song structure...much like the Indigo Girls' Closer to Fine era music.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
JOHNNY IRELAND: Marble
A funkified blend of rock/pop with a hint of folk flavoring.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
CHRIS HARTWELL: All I Fear
Soulful, heart-felt, piano-based pop/rock.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
A MONTH OF SUNDAYS: Click
A shot of punchy/melodic pop rock with a blues chaser
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
MARY SUE TWOHY: The Risk Involved
"As far as the Goose-Bump meter goes, Mary Sue Twohy is up there with Nanci Griffith, Sarah McLachlan, Iris Dement." Dave Richards, The Morning News
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
JAY A.TURNER: Celebration Day
A collection of alternative rock compositions that aren`t about following the mainstream and are highly recommended to anyone in need of music that challenges the mind.
Recommended if you like Marianne, Sam Phillips.CD price: $12.99
ERIC MEANY: Everything I Said
Imagine Warren Zevon and Bob Dylan playing bridge with the Indigo Girls as The Beatles sit on the couch waiting their turn.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
BREEZEWOOD: Heart Of Stone
The songs are inspirational , fun ,about life, and instrumental. The songs touch on styles in light Rock ,folk Country, Pop, Blues, and New Age
MP3 price: $9.99
RACHEL CROSS: Angels & Aliens, Monsters & Freaks
Modern folk-pop synthesis laced with traces of blues,world,& trad.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
DEBI SMITH: Red Bird Red
This long time member of the Four Bitchin' Babes has been described as "A multi-instrumentalist with a three-octave vocal range, Debi Smith writes songs with the craftsmanship of an artisan and the insight of a poet" All Music Guide
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
TOM FORSEY: Another Chapter Down
All original blend of rock, folk & blues. Americana: rootsy, personal, honest and straight-up. combining classic elements of 60's & 70's rock such as Neil Young, Eric Clapton, John Hiatt, Tom Petty, etc.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
MICHELLE SWAN: Whistling In The Dark
Self-reflective and acutely observant, she deftly weaves lyric and note together to create intensely personal songs that tell of sentiments and circumstances nonetheless familiar to everyone.
CD price: $12.97
CLETUS KENNELLY: Thread
Modern urban folk with elements of melodic pop and modern rock on 12-string guitar, phonetic phrasing and word-play to accompany a rhythmic and percussive style of guitar playing, while creating vivid character portraits.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
BONNIE RIDEOUT: Scottish Fire
Scottish fiddle champion ignites the fire and passion of Scotland with playing "so intensely personal and emotional that one feels like an eavesdropper," the Glasgow Herald
CD price: $12.97
ERICH RUSSEK & POETS IN HEAT: HeartBurn
Music inspired as much by Lou Reed as Bob Dylan. Rock that has as much to do with the Clash as it does Johnny Cash.
Recommended if you like Bob Dylan, The Wallflowers.CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
POPS WALKER: Cuttin' In Line at the Karmic Buffet
An acoustic blues artist, an extraordinary songwriter and guitarist with a fresh sound.
Recommended if you like Bonnie Raitt, Robert Johnson.CD price: $10.00
X-14: Insomnia
Tweaky house, techno babble, 4 on the floor, tribal, wailing stuff for you.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE JAMES BAZEN BIG BAND: Merry Christmas Take One
From the happy go lucky "Sleigh Ride" to the intensely emotional "Jesus Loves Me" and the thought provoking "The 'Spirit' of Christmas Present", this recording captures the sometimes conflicting emotions associated with this special time of year.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
JO MORRISON: A Waulking Tour of Scotland
Takes listeners on a tour of traditional Scottish music, with a wide array of styles and arrangements of both songs and instrumentals. The warm, evocative sound of the Celtic harp is central, with bagpipes, fiddle, hammered dulcimer, and many other music
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $11.00
WASHINGTON AREA FOLK HARP SOCIETY: The Song of the Selkie
The Song of the Selkie is the story of Sandy, a selkie, whose sealskin is stolen from her, leading her on a long and arduous journey to recover it. The premier performance of The Song of the Selkie was recorded live at the 2000 benefit concert for the Was
CD price: $10.00
RON KEARNS: The Ron Kearns Quintet Live! At Blues Alley--Blues in the Alley
A live recording at one of the nation's top jazz spots which highlights the stylings of this bebop jazz combo.
CD price: $12.97
ESMIRELDA: Purse Severe
Warning! Not for the anal retentive or close minded! She's Funny, she's poignant, she's got a wicked sense of humor. She is absolutly fearless. Likened to Zappa, Lunachicks, Tom Lehrer, Mojo Nixon.
Recommended if you like Lunachicks, Mojo Nixon.CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
MIKE SHUPP: The Key
Shupp's second full-length CD, produced, engineered, and mixed by Shoes' Jeff Murphy (Material Issue producer, including "Valerie Loves Me", Local H, Tommy Keene) at Short Order Recorder, north of Chicago.
CD price: $10.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
DAVID A. ALBERDING: Way Back
Contemporary Folk Rock Songs performed with a rich, deep baritone and percussive guitar style
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
CAREY COLVIN: The Distance Wall
An effervescent concoction of a dash of blues, rock-edged pop, and pop-influenced contemporary folk. Winner of 2000 Wammie Award for Debut Album of The Year.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
BOBBY MANRIQUEZ: Another Shade of Blue(s)
Passionate first solo offering of blu-funk which earned high praise from sources such as RollingStone.com, the Washington Post, as well as a list of stars which sounds like a "Who's Who" of international Rock 'n Soul.(click "Bobby Manriquez website link)
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
MARK WENNER: Runs Good; Needs Paint
Presents a fine document of the paths Wenner has taken when not playing with The Nighthawks. It's a little banged up here and there, but the engine purrs. A strong disc, especially of interest to longtime fans of The Nighthawks
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
QUINTANGO: Secret Places
With equal parts attitude and charm, they (two violins, cello, bass and piano) give their all to the tasty tangos, flirtatious milonga, poignant waltzes, memorable ballads, and the sometimes raw, sometimes heartbreaking Piazzolla repertoire.
CD price: $15.99
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Diamond Cuts: Grand Slam
An eclectic compilation celebrating America's pastime: baseball. Featuring well known and not so well known artists. "A soundtrack for America's pastime...an album that proverbially touches all the bases: baseball, music, and verse." New York Times
CD price: $14.99
CATHY JEAN: Marshall Road Apocalypse
The music's great. Downright pure sex blues. Beautifully crafted and well-executed songs. She's beautiful, hot, sexy, a 10 - take your pick. The fact that she plays great guitar, writes songs and can sing is the icing, strawberry, and cream on the cake.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
LARRY BROWN: Dryden Street Sessions
Great "straight-ahead" jazz in the Blue Note label tradition. Features Larry Brown (piano), Hugh Johnson (bass), and Jim Gaglione (drums). Tunes from Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, and Dave Frishberg. This is the JAZZ you love to hear.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
RUTHIE AND THE WRANGLERS: Life's Savings
Hip, fun, energetic, clever, Americana. Dammit - This is what more major labels in Nashville should be doing: great lyrics & licks that don't sound like every other song on the street & underlying wry humor that doesn't mar the authentic country flavor.
CD price: $12.97
LORI KELLEY: With Love from Key West
... the sweetest voice, with cool, quirky songs ...
MP3 price: $9.99
SUZANNE BRINDAMOUR: Suzanne Brindamour
Likened to the musical styles of Shawn Colvin, Jewel, and Tori Amos...Brindamour's debut CD has garnered critical acclaim in the Washington D.C. area. "She is a poet without paper, wrapping her sweetly confessional lyrics in this gorgeous voice.." Gazette
Recommended if you like Jewel, Shawn Colvin.CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE ALEXANDRIA KLEZTET: Y2Klezmer
The Alexandria Kleztet is an exciting and innovative "alternative klezmer" band from the Washington/Baltimore region. By combining traditional Jewish musical forms with diverse influences from jazz, rock, classical, and world music, they've created a uni
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $5.99
THE BLUES YOU WOULD JUST HATE TO LOSE VOL II: Blues You Would Just Hate To Lose Vol 2
This superb collection of samples of a long-neglected Blues scene is both an eye-opener and an ear-opener for the uninitiated
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
NAP "DON'T FORGET THE BLUES" TURNER: Live at City Blues
You know you are listening to the words and experiences of a man who doesn?t just sing but has lived the blues.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Diamond Cuts: Triple Play
An eclectic compilation celebrating America's pastime: baseball. Featuring well known and not so well known artists. "A soundtrack for America's pastime...an album that proverbially touches all the bases: baseball, music, and verse." New York Times
CD price: $14.99
LIANNA: Walk In My Shoes
Catchy, melodic acoustic-driven pop songs delivered with soaring vocals and an unstoppable spirit...she captivates and inspires.
CD price: $14.00
BONNIE RIDEOUT: Gi'me Elbow Room: Folk Songs Of A Scottish Childhood
Acclaimed American-scottish fiddler joined by a children's chorus and accomplished adult artists, shares playful songs of her childhood in Scotland, nursery rhymes and Robert Louis Stevenson's children's poems set to music.
CD price: $12.97
JO MORRISON: The Three Musics
Celtic harpers of old played the three musics: the music of mirth, the music of sorrow, and the music of sleep. Celtic music is a rich tapestry of these musics, and selections of each are presented here.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $11.00
DAVID KITCHEN AND THE DEMOLITION: Low Falutin'
Pure pop songsmith digs deep into roots rock and forges a solid set of originals full of charm, attitude and tunefulness.
CD price: $15.00
MARY SUE TWOHY: Training Butterflies
"Training Butterflies is a perfect morning companion. This all-acoustic photo album is like a sweet glorious dream. True Folk. Fans of - say, early Judy Collins or Joni Mitchell, will sense this purity. It's all here." - Chris Dargas, Budo Magazine
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
QUINTANGO: QuinTango
In their debut album, this quintet of two violins, cello, bass and piano underscores the longing and the heartbreak in some of this century's best known classic and new tangos.
CD price: $15.00
DEBI SMITH: More Than Once
This long time member of the Four Bitchin' Babes has been described as "A multi-instrumentalist with a three-octave vocal range, Debi Smith writes songs with the craftsmanship of an artisan and the insight of a poet" All Music Guide
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Diamond Cuts: Turning Two
An eclectic compilation celebrating America's pastime: baseball. Featuring well known and not so well known artists. "A soundtrack for America's pastime...an album that proverbially touches all the bases: baseball, music, and verse." New York Times
CD price: $14.99
CATHY JEAN: I Want
This ultra-sexy blues diva scores again with another incredible CD that is chock full of 15 self-penned songs-- Cathy Jean sings "the blues" with a "take no prisoners" attitude. A powerful collection.
CD price: $13.99
WASHINGTON AREA MUSIC ASSOCIATION (WAMA): Dc Cd 7
Songs from 19 different Washington DC area artists of various styles.
Recommended if you like Eva Cassidy.CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE JAMES BAZEN BIG BAND: Tonight He's Mine
Powerful arrangements of familiar tunes that combine intricate ensemble work, unrestricted blowing and Bazen's unique take on the standards.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
MIKE SHUPP: October Sun
Mike Shupp's debut solo CD, recorded and mixed by Mike Harvey at Actiondale Recorders, Annandale, VA. Perfectly fashioned guitar-driven pop.
CD price: $10.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
ROBERT LIGHTHOUSE: Drive-Thru Love
He can deliver a solo performance, playing a stomp box, amplified harp and guitar that will astonish blues purists and even get a crowd up to dance. Add a rhythm section and Stratocaster and he is Robert Johnson meets Jimi Hendrix, pleasing rock and blue
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
BONNIE RIDEOUT,MAGGIE SANSONE, AL PETTEWAY: A Scottish Christmas
This CD captures all the sounds and magic of the current national touring ensemble and more- with performances of Traditional Scottish carols, wassail tunes, strathspeys and reels for the celebration of Christmas, Hogmanay & the New Year.
CD price: $12.97
GEORGIE JESSUP: American Holocaust
Roots rock traditional american music, mixing Native American influences with poignant, biting lyrics in the spirit of polictical folk.
Recommended if you like John Trudell, Keith Secola.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE BLUES YOU WOULD JUST HATE TO LOSE VOL I: The Blues You Would Just Hate To Lose Vol 1
Critically acclaimed Blues compilation of the music you can find in the clubs around Washington DC
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
CATHY JEAN: Tear Me Apart
Cathy Jean demonstrates her unique vocal prowess and her love of, and feel for, the blues. She can rock out and be sweet and sensual. A promising debut.
CD price: $13.99
WASHINGTON AREA MUSIC ASSOCIATION (WAMA): Dc Cd 6
Songs from 17 different Washington DC area artists of various styles.
CD price: $12.00
BONNIE RIDEOUT: Soft May Morn
A treasure of ancient Scottish melodies unearthed by Bonnie Rideout while in residence at Scotland's Armadale castle on the Isle of Skye. Rare tunes from the North Highlands and western isles of Scotland (from the patrick mcdonald collection).
CD price: $12.97
DEBI SMITH: In My Dreams
This long time member of the Four Bitchin' Babes has been described as "A multi-instrumentalist with a three-octave vocal range, Debi Smith writes songs with the craftsmanship of an artisan and the insight of a poet" All Music Guide
MP3 price: $9.99
CAREY CREED: Plum Branch
"Extraordinary singer/songwriter... Carey Creed is a woman from whom we can learn about living courageously and with love..." -Cliff Johns
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
WASHINGTON AREA MUSIC ASSOCIATION (WAMA): Dc Cd 5
Songs from 18 different Washington DC area artists of various styles.
Recommended if you like The Kennedys.CD price: $12.00
MAGGIE SANSONE, BONNIE RIDEOUT, SUE RICHARDS, ENSEMBLE GALILEI: Music In The Great Hall
Instrumental music from the ancient celtic lands performed in a wonderful historic hall on authentic folk and celtic instruments and elegant early music insruments- a perfect blending of the now popular chamber folk sound.
CD price: $12.97
JAMES BAZEN: Stranger Things
"Beneath the mild-mannered exteriors beats the soul of the Blakey-Silver tradition" - JazzTimes Feb. 1992
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
WASHINGTON AREA MUSIC ASSOCIATION (WAMA): Dc Cd 4
Songs from 19 different Washington DC area artists of various styles.
CD price: $12.00
WASHINGTON AREA MUSIC ASSOCIATION (WAMA): Dc Cd 1
Songs from 34 different Washington DC area artists of various styles.
CD price: $12.00
WASHINGTON AREA MUSIC ASSOCIATION (WAMA): Dc Cd 2
Songs from 19 different Washington DC area artists of various styles.
CD price: $12.00
