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Everyone has heard the typical country singer cliché: grew up listening to country music, learned to sing in church, attained stardom. That’s what Haggard, Jennings, & Jones did. Yet, this is truly how things started for Weston Burt, the 25 year old singer/songwriter from Fort Payne, Alabama. “Being from Fort Payne, I was always listening to the country super group Alabama. The song Tar Top was a family favorite around my home.” Being raised on the music of country greats, such as Alabama, Hank, Sr. and Jr., & Willie, it would be hard for Burt not to fall in love with country music. “I have always felt, even from an early age, that music can have an effect on the way one feels or addresses a situation. Country music is powerful.” In 2006, Burt moved from his small town home to attend Auburn University. Once he arrived in Auburn, it was time to play his music for an entirely new group of people. “When I got to Auburn I felt like it was a great place to build a musical foundation. There is so much music to be played in a college town, I just decided that was where I would begin to pursue my dream.” Pursue his dream is exactly what he did. Burt would soon put together a band of talented musicians who would share the same dreams and aspirations as he. “In the beginning it was tough! Ha, it technically still is the beginning but this lifestyle is a lifelong commitment and I’m pretty hard headed. I don’t plan on giving up anytime soon.” Burt’s hard work would soon begin to pay off. After selling a couple thousand records independently in just 2 years, playing nearly 100 shows each year, and sharing the stage with artists such as Charlie Robison, Justin Moore, Clay Walker, and many others, this young, talented singer/songwriter could potentially have something special. “I’m just thankful people like my music. The main reason I began playing music was to hopefully reach people on a personal level and for that to finally be happening means everything to me.”

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More Than Music by Nicholas David https://music.apple.com/us/album/more-than-music/1830567389


Nicholas David is a vibrant, dynamic and multi-talented singer/songwriter from Saint Paul, MN. For more than a decade, Nicholas has composed alternative soul music that connects with people worldwide on a deeply human level. Prior to his unforgettable 2012 run with Team CeeLo on NBC’s The Voice, Nicholas had already recorded five critically acclaimed albums, experienced national radio airplay and participated in multiple charity and collaborative projects. Fans of The Voice were introduced to his soulful and storied career during this time where he struck a chord with America and finished a fan favorite in the top three.

Nicholas’ music is a fully integrative experience, incorporating multiple genres and influences ranging everywhere from Prince to Beethoven. His powerful voice, enriching lyrics and liquid piano playing set him apart and are the reason Skope Magazine calls him “an authentic artist of this millennium.” His captivating melodies embody an unbridled passion for music, and his lyrics convey the thoughts of a truly humble, intelligent and genuine human being. When it comes to his iconic live shows, Nicholas is a one-of-a-kind and must-see act. As if channeling inspiration from an outside source, the instant he walks on stage he gives himself over to the music. Fans have even gone as far to speak of his performances as a spiritual service that they actually want to attend. His emotional approach to songwriting and performing is the very reason the thriving Twin Cities music scene affectionately nicknamed him ‘the feelin.’

What Other People Have Been Saying...

“infectious as hell… Reinventing and evolving each song he sings, David gives songs deeply ingrained in pop culture something new and passionate with each performance.” – City Pages

“a mix of the growl of Dr. John with the silk of Marvin Gaye” – Chicago Tribune

Laura Bell Bundy is a self-proclaimed HOT MESS. Often going by the nickname ‘LBB,’ she has also been called funny, sexy, ballsy, the Mayor of Crazytown, the Ambassador of Good Times, keeper of the bourbon, Kentucky Wildcat, Heir director, mommy to the canine community, and of course, a living Jean Bonet.

Having grown up in Kentucky, almost everything she touches turns chicken fried. But her southern roots extend far beyond her hair extensions. They are woven into her most creative endeavors. As a child, her wild imagination coerced her to play characters and tell stories right in her very own sandbox. To Laura Bell, it was simply the best way to have fun. It was this genuine love for performing, writing music, and telling stories that rocketed Bundy from her southern comfort zone to the bright lights of Broadway and beyond.

Laura Bell’s theatrical resume reads like a wish list of the most coveted roles in recent Broadway history. It all began with a debut at age 9 in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular! At age 10, she originated the role of Tina Denmark in the successful off-Broadway production Ruthless, The Musical, for which she received the Outer-Critics Circle Award and a Drama Desk nomination. Next up was a chance to originate another role, this time as Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray. She followed this with a turn as Glinda in the smash hit Wicked and eventually blew the roof off the Palace Theatre when she originated the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, a performance that earned her a Tony Award nomination, as well as Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations.

In addition to dominating Broadway stages, Laura Bell has also been spotted fooling around in front of the camera throughout her career, appearing on network television shows such as Cold Case, Veronica Mars, Home Improvement, “Becky” on How I Met Your Mother, Malibu Country, and a recurring role as “Shelby” on Hart of Dixie. She also played the disgruntled teen “Marah Lewis” on Guiding Light. When you play the daughter of Soap Super Couple Josh and Reva, it is safe to say that some will mistake fiction for reality, stopping you in a shopping mall to tell you that you’re acting like a slut. True story. Taking television to the big screen, Laura Bell’s film work includes Dream Girls, Jumanji, Life with Mikey, The Adventures of Huck Finn, CMT’s first original movie To The Mat, and the anticipated upcoming film, Watercolor Postcards.

Throughout her time on Broadway, television, and film, Bundy remained true to her roots. You can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl! With country music in her DNA, she began writing country music at the age of 14 and started her first band at 18. She connects with idols Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton over their shared love of Broadway musicals and performing country music. LBB says it’s, “because they are both all about storytelling. Storytelling connects and when you add music to it, all the emotions are heightened. I love creating and performing in outlets that allow me to truly connect with an audience.”

Laura Bell’s previous album, Achin’ and Shakin’ came out of this inherent need to connect and have fun. This time, the music was heartbreakingly personal and joyfully rowdy. The album captured two sides of this multifaceted performer. “Two records, one woman is my motto,” jokes Laura Bell, who penned all but one of the songs on the album. Achin’ was a collection of sultry and soulful country songs, and Shakin’ was a group of sassy songs that were equal parts humor, confidence and attitude. Her breakout hit from the Shakin’ set was “Giddy On Up” which reached #31 on the U.S. Billboard Country Charts and landed her a show stopping performance on the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards. “Giddy On Up” was also featured on the popular video game Just Dance 3. “Shakin’ was the party and Achin’ was the hangover.” It was a bold concept album that challenged the traditional Music Row formula for country females. But then again, LBB has always been a risk taker and a rule breaker, a lesson she learned early on from her beginnings in the “business of show.” Her mother taught her that limits were not to be respected. There are no limits; ANYTHING is possible. Cue downbeat to her upcoming album.

Her latest album is a complete party in one shiny disk (or do-able download). It answers the age-old questions of what happens when you combine HOT, country, dance tracks and hip-hop beats. Sounds crazy right? Crazy enough for you to fill your speakers with it…duh! If Barbara Mandrell was “country when country wasn’t cool”, then LBB is “crazy when crazy wasn’t cool.” This is a woman who sees caution tape and tears right through it! The music is quintessential LBB: bold, outspoken, hilarious, surprising, and devilishly dirrrty. Oh, and did we mention danceable? We guarantee you will get down to your birth weight just by moving to these tunes. This album wrangles her multiple personalities to bring you a full service entertainment experience. “Performing throughout my life has influenced how I want to share my music with the world. I believe my music should be fun. It should be a party….a danceable, fun, flirty, joyful party. With this album, I am bringing the party to my fans. I wanted to create the kind of music that can take people from hum drum to happy hour!” Who wouldn’t want to drink to that?

This need to create and connect has been LBB’s inner compass. Kind of like Dora The Explorer…but not as ethnic. In order to forge her own creative path and to pursue an overflowing whiskey barrel of comedic ideas, she started her own production company, LBBTV. The LBBTV team lives up to its name, Little Bit Bold, and it is often joked that the acronym could actually stand for Little Bit Bitchy…cause bitches get shit done. The company is spearheaded by Bundy, along with partners Tiffany and Brooke Engen. One of the most successful LBBTV projects to date is the sketch comedy web series, Cooter County (www.cootercounty.com). Cooter County has garnered more than four million upload views and a cult following that quote characters like Shocantelle Brown, Euneeda Biscuit, and Justice Goode, to name a few. These characters all live in the small fictional town of Cooter County, KY. “A small water tower town….with a meth lab,” jokes Laura. The LBBTV team is currently producing the style web series OMC! (Oh My Country!) on the CountryNow channel (www.youtube.com/countrynow). A mix of sketch comedy and all things related to country music and southern style, OMC! brings fashion in music to another level. LBBTV continues to have many projects in the works with Laura Bell not only producing but directing as well.

The truth of the matter is that LBB is not interested in the limitations of grownups. She has turned playing in the sandbox into playing music, playing characters and doing plays. In LBB’s own words, “The motivation is not to be famous, it’s to have fun until I drop dead.” She continues, “My true purpose in this life is to express and spread joy in creative and playful ways.” No matter what LBB is creating, fun is the common denominator. “I want to make you laugh till you pee your pants and dance till you slip a disc. I want every night to be like Saturday night.” There certainly is no shortage of tricks up this gal’s sleeve. Hold on to your booty shorts….and let her entertain you!

From the flat fields of Ohio to the concrete jungle of New York, Todd Sines' environments; real and virtual, have served as inspiration for his unique, hybrid sound. His post punk, industrial, and hip-hop upbringings, filtered through an obsession with analogue and early digital technology, resulted in stripped down electronic funk; before minimal was mnml -- it was just effective. Through his techno band, Body Release, with key Ohio players Titonton Duvanté, Charles Noel [Archetyp] and Mike Szewczyk, they dabbled in early rave sounds before embarking on their own paths. Todd's introduction in early 1993 to Detroit's Carl Craig and Daniel Bell resulted in seminal releases with Peacefrog, Planet E and 7th City by year end. Catching the ear of Richie Hawtin, "boiling point" was featured on his debut mix CD in 1995 on Mixmag. Soon after, releases on Andy Vaz's Background Records and Titonton's own Residual brought his sound to house and techno aficionados worldwide. Since his move to New York in 2003, he's worked with a variety of other artists, including !!!, Death in Vegas, Liquid Liquid's Sal Principato; he's remixed Alexander Robotnick, Paul Randolph, Robert Owens, Moonstarr, Adam Marshall, Lanoiraude and more. With his new material with Natacha Labelle on Frankie, he pushes the boundaries of house music, and with the resurrection of his .xtrak alias on YORE, his return to jackin' minimal funk reminds people of where it all started.

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