The Masterlink Sessions studio band (a.k.a. Redtenbacher's Funkestra) were desperate to play together again after yet another lockdown period. 

The result is a heartfelt & chilled-out guitar driven original featuring two of the UK’s premier guitarists, polar opposites in style and 100% complementary (Mike Outram, Tony Remy).

This homage to the ‘Blues mobile’ ( the 1974 Dodge Monaco as driven by the Blues Brothers) will form part of the next Funkestra album ‘Guitar Picnic’ (working titel).

MUSICIANS
Tony Remy - guitar
Mike Outram  - guitar
Karl Vanden Bossche - percussion
Mike Sturgis - drums
Joe Glossop - Hammond
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass, bandleader

CREDITS
Recorded and mixed by James Welch at Masterlink Productions
Mastered by Tim Debney at Fluid Mastering
'BDR529 Illinois' written by Stefan Redtenbacher
Cover by Neil J Hart
Arranged and produced by Stefan Redtenbacher

Released on RSB Records RSBRSB15002 GBGRN2215002
Guitar amps courtesy of Jesse Hoff http://www.lazyjprojects.com/
Lamp on Leslie by https://www.tomtraintcustoms.com

[09-Redtenbacher's Funkestra- BDR 529 Illinois (ft. Mike Outram, Tony Remy) [Masterlink Sessions]-GBGRN2215002]

Live your best dream

CD + Vinyl

BDR529 Illinois | ft Mike Outram & Tony Remy | Masterlink Sessions

Wish.WAV

Premiered by Various Small Flames - https://varioussmallflames.co.uk/2023/11/16/frog-twisted-fate

"Grog" LP Out Nov 17th: https://heyitsfrog.bandcamp.com/album/grog

New York duo Frog (brothers Danny & Steve Bateman) return with their fifth album “Grog.” This collection of gorgeous Indie Americana is full of the nostalgia, hope, defeat and lust that earned previous singles “Judy Garland” and “You Know I’m Down” several million streams on Spotify.

Eclectic and wildly creative, this fully realized LP veers from the gorgeous grooving funk of “Black on Black on Black” to the classic pop of “Maybelline” before “New Ro” exemplifies the “gothic and cartoonish” characteristics that songwriter Daniel Bateman describes his latest work with.

“Grog” will be released both CD and digitally on November 17th and launched with a performance at YoFi Fest 11 (Yonkers, NY) which accompanies a screening of their “Kings of Blah” documentary.

Artist Quote:

“There are really exciting places we were able to get to on this record, places that I didn’t know existed before I found them. It feels both gothic and cartoonish to me, big gargoyles, dark skies, storms, but the statues are of ‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters.’ Every song is a step deeper into the abyss.” - Daniel Bateman (Frog)

Previous Support: NPR / BBC Radio 1 / BBC 6 Music / TLOBF / CLASH / Gold Flake Paint / London In Stereo / DIY Mag / Various Small Flames / IMPOSE / Cereal & Sounds / For the Rabbits

Press Quotes:

"Addictive." - Stereogum

“I was taken aback by its apparent simplicity; a simplicity that at first masked a wealth of subtle nuances, wry homages, and nostalgic narratives that were enough to make listeners lament growing up anywhere other than suburban America.” – The Line of Best Fit

“Locked between the unstoppable force of self-deprecation and the immovable object of the American Dream.” – Various Small Flames

“A subtle, stunning triumph.” – For the Rabbits

“Utterly brilliant...they make you nostalgic for memories you never had and take you back to places you’ve never before been.” - London in Stereo

GROG

So Twisted Fate

DOWN TO THE RIVER by Michelle Ward feat Ed Rome

This song came out of a hook of Down to the River and quickly came into being. The words flowed, the instruments are guitar and vocals.  The lyrics went to the page as a full story, no amending. 

DOWN TO THE RIVER 
Sat by the river
The sun touched our skin
I knew that he loved me
A voice from within
I had to tell him the passion was gone
The breeze it went by us
The leaves spun along

Our love was kind and warm
Once I was your beautiful girl
Now its gone to grey to black and back
Love turns to black and blue

Something to tell you
He looks and he knows
I dont feel the same from my head to my toes
Is there another?
What did I do?
And all I can say 
Its me and not you

Our love was kind and warm
Once I was your beautiful girl
Now its gone to grey to black and back
Love turns to black and blue

He leans over me
His anger is clear
How can I end it
Our loves been for years
Want to stop him
His hands on my skin
Trying to Speak

No time to say
Hes stronger than I
His hands on my neck
I cant breathe and I
I cant breathe and I
I cant breath can I?

Our love
Once I was your beautiful girl
Now its gone to grey to black and back
Love turns to black and blue

Down to the River

Down To The River

Crying Soldier

I reached the speed limit yesterday - 70. From now on I am going to have to slow down.
This is a piece I have put together that features a number of acoustic instruments and a variety of different vocals.

Song Of The Septuagenarian

Eptutai

"That's All It Takes" (LiVE)
Christone 'KINGFISH' Ingram
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #39
ms. Koningsdam
Lido mid-Pool stage
Recorded on the Pacific Ocean south of Baja
4 - Tracks (House L/R + FOH L/R)

Christone 'KINGFISH' Ingram (LiVE) on LRBC#39

Recorded live on 23/12/2021 at Empire Music Studios, StudioA. Special Thanks to John McAll for putting this special night together to mark the end of Covid Lockdown's, Christmas 2021 and the official opening of Studio A. A Massive thanks to all the iconic Australian artists who took part in this unique, one-off showcase. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Trevor Carter, Empire Music Studios. Featuring Ross Wilson, Joe Camilleri, Peter Cupples, Debra Byrne, Ron Martini, Bobby Valentine, Wilbur Wilde (Sax), John McAll (Piano,MD & MC), Sam Lemann (Guitar), Tony Tok Norris (Trumpet), Davey Porter (Drums) and Mitch Cairns (Bass). All profits are donated to Support Act. Photography by Stan Traianedes, cover art by Irish Villegas. Produced by Paul Higgins and Trevor Carter for Empire Records Australia. Contact Paul Higgins 0412686252 or email paul@studio52.com.au

Empire Live Volume 1

9. What's Going On ?

All tracks written by Patrick Jackson Murphy
Produced by Kyle Ashbourne and Patrick Jackson Murphy
Mix and Mastered by Kyle Ashbourne

Music Published by a Rose and a Bell Publishing 2023
Recorded at Sugar Shack Studios 2023

Soften Your Eyes, Liberate Your Soul
Guitars/Bass/Vocals: Patrick Jackson Murphy
Drums/Percussion/synth (Track 6): Kyle Ashbourne
Additional Vocals: Lauren Francis Elfman (Track 2, 5, 6), Steel E Dan (Track 6)

Meredith

"Sepia-Toned Memories" is a melancholic blues ballad that explores the bittersweet nature of nostalgia. The song paints a picture of someone trapped in memories of a past relationship, surrounded by physical reminders of lost love.

Sepia-Tonded Dreams

Sepia-Toned Memories

Singer/Songwriter/Guitar Guy/Storyteller. Finally recording original songs after 25 years playing in bands in B.C and Ontario. Home is now the West Coast of Ontario.

Murphy’s songs are a reflection of life’s ups, downs, and love.

www.patrickjacksonmurphy.com

Meredith

Patrick Jackson Murphy

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