by CW Ross

Michelle Rose is a classical trained musician being a 2021 summa cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Rose has been co-writing and recording songs since the age of 12. She likes to be involved in all aspects of her music from the writing and recording process to directing the videos for them. Being from Minneapolis, MN. she has been able to collaborate on many of her songs with Dr. Fink, from Prince's band, The Revolution.

Rose's latest single, “Garden of Eden,” uses the concept of the Garden of Eden as it relates to the snake being the person you were in love with turning out to be a deceiver like the snake from the Garden of Eden.

The tone of the song is adult contemporary with a easy listening style.

Website – https://michellerose.com/

Video for, “Garden of Eden”

https://youtu.be/ciqjq4mtHFU

#music, #MichelleRose,

by CW Ross

Following an over 15 years break in his music New Jersey musician Jacob Chacko has resumed his love of music with his ten-song debut release, “Better Now or Never.”

Chacko's guitar driven pop rock sound also has elements of blues and folk layered in it. Lyrically the songs are upbeat and deal with celebrating life and in the end leaving those around you and the world in a better place.

Chacko's bio. says, “I strongly believe that we should make everyday count and not to take anything for granted. My motivation for doing this project is to bring a little joy and comfort, especially during these challenging times. I believe that it is never too late to pursue your passion and to go for it without reservation.”

Lucky for us, the listener, that Chacko made the decision to not give up his music and we have his musical talents to enjoy on his, “Better Now or Never” release.

Website: https://jacobchacko2022.com/home

#Music, #JacobChacko, #BetterNoworNever, #Pop, #Rock

by CW Ross

Rick Ryan has been involved in the music industry for a long time both as a musician and producer. Along that journey he's had the pleasure to work with many famed producers and musicians. Ryan's music was also used as part of the Amp Energy Drink promotion through Mountain Dew getting played on hundreds of college radio stations.

Ryan's acoustic driven mainstream rock sound has been compared to artist like, Bryan Adams, Sting and Peter Gabriel.

His single, “Burning a Memory,” was written by Ryan and produced by award-winning songwriter and producer Monty Powell (Keith Urban).

“Burning a Memory,” is a steady tempo what might have been rock track.

Rick Ryan Related Websites:

http://www.allrickryan.com (It doesn't seem to be currently working)

https://www.reverbnation.com/rickryan

https://m.facebook.com/100000903957998/

#RickRyan, #BurningaMemory, #Music

Pittsburgh is a city with a rich music tradition. For this Christmas 25+ Pittsburgh musicians have come together to celebrate the season n music with the result being, 'A Very Yinzer Christmas.' In the spirit of the season proceeds from the CD will benefit Band Together Pittsburgh, who develops music programs for those on the autism spectrum.

Here's the track list for, – 'A Very Yinzer Christmas.'

01 – Gene the Werewolf – All I Want For Christmas (Original Mix) 02 – Clinton Clegg – Please Come Home For Christmas (Original Mix) 03 – Scott Blasey – Most Wonderful Time of The Year (Original Mix) 04 – Joe Wodarek – This Christmas (Original Mix) 05 – Bill Deasy – Christmas Song (Original Mix) 06 – Joe Grushecky – Happy Xmas (Original Mix) 07 – Stevee Wellons and Joe Wodarek – Baby It's Cold Outside (Original Mix) 08 – Donnie Iris – Blue Christmas (Original Mix) 09 – Joey Wodarek Jr – Christmas All Over Again (Original Mix) 10 – Pete Hewlett – What Christmas Means To Me (Original Mix) 11 – Joe Wodarek, Jeff Jimerson and Pete Hewlett – That Silent Night (Original Mix) 12 – Nied's Hotel Band w Xavier Allen from Band Together – Merry Christmas Baby (Original Mix) 13 – Abby Abbondanza – Let's Be Naughty (Original Mix) 14 – Jeff Jimerson – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Original Mix) 15 – Johnny Angel and the Halos – I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day (Original Mix) 16 – Baylee Taylor – Home For The Holidays (Original Mix) 17 – Norman Nardini – Merry Christmas Everybody (Original Mix) 18 – The Skyliners – Dancin' In the Snow (Original Mix) 19 – Ruff Creek – We Three Kings (Original Mix) 20 – Miss Freddye – Hey Santa Claus (Original Mix) 21 – Totally 80's – Step Into Christmas (Original Mix) 22 – Patrick Lah and Joe Hnath – Cold December Night (Original Mix) 23 – Cello – The Grinch (Original Mix) 24 – Spectrum Band – Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree (Original Mix) 25 – Benj Spencer – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Original Mix) 26 – Zbigniew Konewka – Givin' All My Lovin' (Original Mix)

In connection with the CD there will be a holiday celebration Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m., to benefit kids and adults from Band Together Pittsburgh.

The event coincides with the release of a new Christmas album performed by many of the performers. Download cards for the new album and tickets to the live show are available now for purchase- Here. Advance tickets are $20, and $30 at the door, if still available.

The event, coordinated by Pittsburgh, singer songwriter and music veteran, Joe Wodarek, will tap the talents of some of Pittsburgh’s favorite musicians and friends, including Band Together Pittsburgh musicians, who will perform the season’s favorite songs.

“The talent in the Pittsburgh area is incredible and spans generations. I want to celebrate all the talent we have in the city while doing something meaningful for some great people from Band Together Pittsburgh,” said Wodarek. “I’m so thankful for the outpouring of support from my fellow musicians and our media partner, 3WS and iHeart, and everyone who is stepping up to make this evening so special for so many.”

#AVeryYinzerChristmas, #MTSManagementGroup, #HolidayMusic, #Music, #PittsburghMusic, #BandTogetherPittsburgh

by C.W. Ross

It's been a long time. My last post to the blog was posted on January 12th, 2022 when I announced my new softball blog. I've been busy working on it and trying to get it to grow and also had to deal with the death of my beloved mother in April. Since then my writing creativity has been non-existent.

Over the last several months I have been spending a lot of time watching YouTube videos and following all the crazy things that have been going on in the world by watching lots of tv. I've also picked up the hobby of rc cars.

My latest adventure is trying my green thumb at raising succulents. I started with only four plants and quickly killed off one of them. I had been told that the Hawortha “Zebra Plant,” I got was almost impossible to kill of and would be a good starting plant. Long story short I managed to kill mine by overwatering it. The other three plants though I can report as of writing this are doing well. I also have added two more plants to my collection. A replacement Zebra plant that is doing well (watering it less) and one known as a donkey or burro plant.

Now I'm ready to get back in my writing seat and start trying to post more regular again on this site.

#CWsPlace, #Succulents, #Writing, #SiteUpdate

I have moved all my college softball related postings to another new blog.

Here is the direct link to it.

https://bigyellowballs.com/

by CW Ross

The Incurables is a band that blends elements of Detroit Rock and Brit Pop, blending sounds that harken back to the, 60's, 70's and early 80's to achieve their style.

The foundation of the Michigan based group is lifelong friends, Ray Lawson (Bass guitar and vocals) and Pat Kelly (Lead guitar and vocals), who the band's bio. said met in detention while in kindergarten together. Rounding out the band are cousin Darrin Lawson (drums and vocals) and highschool friend Dennis Pepperack (guitar and vocals).

The Incurables have found success sharing the stage with nationl touring acts (Billy Idol, Blues Traveler, Steppenwolf, Poison, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil) along with other Detroit based bands. They've also had successful tours abroad in both Germany and The Netherlands.

I got to listen to several tracks from the groups, “4 Play,” release. The songs found on it are filled with the previously mentioned styles produced using guitar driven, up-tempo beats.

If your looking for a mix of garage rock and 60's/70's Brit pop then check out The Incurables.

Band Website: http://www.theincurables.net

#Music, #TheIncurables, #CWRoss, #IndieMusic,

By CW Ross

Light45 is an original rock band from Rochester, Minnesota with longtime founding members, Justin (vocals, guitar) and Mark (bass) forming the core of the group along with additional musicians who have joined them throughout the years. The current additional band members include, Ian Benoit on guitar, and Scott Bentley on drums.

Besides their rock sound roots you'll also find other musical styles like hard rock, pop rock, worship, and reggae mixed in to Light45's sound that they describe as a, “New Wave of Classic Rock”.

They have had a slew of Top 30 singles over the years. Along with tv airplay, including in 2017 with the A&E Network using their track, “Bringing You Back to Life” for episodes of the tv series “Born This Way”. Along with the Discovery Network show, “Garage Rehab” using their song “Steeped”. Since then Light45 has also been featured in several different episodes of both, “Garage Rehab” and “Garage Rehab: Revisited”.

Before the covid shutdown the band was also frequent headliners at different shows and festivals sharing the stage with bands like, Disciple, Seventh Day Slumber, Unspoken, KJ-52, Bread of Stone, and Spoken.

Light45 says that what sets them apart from others is their unique approach to songwriting. “We believe the song should tell us where to go. It’s not our responsibility to force a genre, but to help guide it.”

The band's news single. “Medic,” out now, is a guitar ladden rock track about the need for a Savior. The band says the meaning behind the single is, “The Medic” is a song about Jesus Christ as the one true Healer of our body, mind, and spirit. The song tells the story of a fictional character who is in the process of dying, realizing that it is happening, that he is a sinner and that he is in need of a Savior physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

To learn more about the band and listen to their music visit:

Website: https://light45.com

Bandcamp: https://light45.bandcamp.com/

#Christian, #Music, #ChristianMusic, #Light45, #Medic, #CWRoss,

By CW Ross

I'm starting a new series on the blog featuring bands that I think are really good and that you should check out for yourself.

First up is the band, Docfell & Co. As their name suggest the group is lead by Dr. John Fells, who goes simply by Doc. He's a doctor by day and musician at night.

The Co. part of the group is comprised of band member's, Brad Rice (drums), John Barker (bass), Jordan Cox (harmonica, accordion and vocals) and Kyle Brown (lead guitar and production).

The band calls Tahlequah, Oklahoma home. They've been together for over ten years now and have put out several albums and singles over that time frame.

A little sidenote. I had never heard of Tahlequah before so I googled it and found that it's located the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and the capital of the modern Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians.

I found out about the band through the site Music Submit and sampled several of their songs. I could tell right away that this band had that little something extra in their music that puts them above other bands. Docfell & Co.'s music is both well written and performed.

While listening to their music I could hear that these are seasoned musicians who know how to get the most from their instruments. Also the songs are well written and draw you in as they tell their story.

Trying to classify the band's sound by using just one genre is tough. Their music is more like an exotic recipe that's filled with many different spices to make each finished dish special. The main style used in their music is country but you'll also find musical style spices like, Americana, folk, and gospel to name just a few that are used to achieve the final musical song dish.

If I had to pick a favorite of the band's songs that I heard it would be, “John the ex-Baptist.” It's an up tempo autobiographical song that deals with the hypocrisy of some so-called, 'Christians,' who live in glass houses and always throwing stones at others while ignoring the way they are living their own lives.

Band leader Doc described the songs found on the band's latest album as mini-sermons. There is a spiritual thread that winds its way through much of the band's music I wouldn't call it religious but more life experiences based.

I have a feeling after listening to some of the songs penned by Doc along with major co-writing credits also going out to Jordan Cox on several of them that Doc has had an interesting journey up to this point of his life.

I think that Doc's philosophy on being in a Indie band is some words of wisdom that other indie bands should hear.

“When you’re an indie band, it’s often easy to get discouraged, so it’s important to define what success means to you,” Doc says. “For us, we take the same philosophy whether we’re playing for thousands at a festival or to a bar that’s half packed or only has a few people by the end of the night. We ask ourselves, Was it a fun gig? Did we have a good time? Did we touch people and maybe inspire those who heard us in some way? There are no small crowds, only small performances. No matter the circumstance, we go out and give them our all.”

I would encourage you to give Docfell & Co.'s music a listen.

Visit the band's website: http://www.docfellmusic.com

#Band, #Country, #Music, #CWRoss, #DocfellandCo., #DrJohnFells,

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