Blues Master Sean Chambers Sets New Release

Sean's talents as a guitarist were recognized early-on by a host of blues stars and legends, such as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Robert Cray, who all employed Chambers as their opening act on numerous shows in Florida. Earlier this decade, he got the call from another iconic blues guitarist, Hubert Sumlin, whose own work with the great Howlin' Wolf was one of the trademarks of the Wolf's sound; and Chambers signed on as Sumlin's musical director and guitarist. During a period of five years, he toured all over the world backing Hubert at festivals and clubs throughout the U.S., Europe, Japan and Canada. "I consider my time with Hubert Sumlin as my college education. I learned so much from Hubert," says Chambers. - more on this story

The Laurie Morvan Band Fire Up New CD

PR reports: The Laurie Morvan Band, who've taken the blues world by storm in the past two years, announce an October 20 release date for the group's hottest CD yet, Fire It Up!, on Screaming Lizard Records, distributed nationally by Burnside Distribution.

Led by Laurie Morvan on guitar and lead vocals, the band has had an impressive surge of popularity around the world after the release of the group's 2007 album, Cure What Ails Ya, which included not only fantastic reviews of the disc, but also extensive national touring and additional acclaim as a finalist in the International Blues Challenge and finalist in the Blues Foundation's Best Self-Produced CD competition, both held in Memphis, Tennessee in 2008 (the ONLY band to do so).

On her fourth CD, Laurie went to an outside producer for the first time, bringing in Steve Savage, who's worked with Elvin Bishop and Robert Cray, among others. Laurie wrote all 12 songs on Fire It Up!, which showcases an even stronger development in her songwriting ability, guitar work and overall performances than her critically-acclaimed previous album. The new album is also a more blues-focused release, with Laurie bringing to the songs her perspectives of the challenges she's faced as a female blues guitarist. Songs such as "Lay Your Hands," "Livin' in a Man's World," Let Me Carry Your Troubles," "Come on Over to My BBQ" and "Café Boogaloo" are bound to be instant favorites with the media and fans alike. - more on this story

The New Enemy Deliver A Shakedown

PR reports: Despite having just formed in 2008, The New Enemy has already achieved great success on multiple fronts. They've toured Canada and the United States, received glowing reviews, international radio play, compilation CD appearances, and toured with heavyweights including Agnostic Front, Madball, SNFU, and Black Lungs.

Now add to the mix the release of their latest effort titled Shakedown EP, the Toronto-based band is setting the stage for local leverage and national notoriety.

Building on the sound from their first release, Shakedown EP was produced by Simon Head (SNFU, Closet Monster) mastered by Nick Zampiello (Against Me!, Converge), and features artwork by acclaimed French artist Dominique Sinibaldi. Featuring Clint McLean (vocals), Luke Muldoon (guitar, vocals), Declan Kerin (bass), and Chris Branston (drums), Shakedown EP is a true testament to punk rock. - check them out here

Bottesini Project Collaborates with Nels Cline of Wilco

PR reports: "Naima's Grass Pajamas" by The Bottesini Project will be released on Bocumast Records (voted Best Record Label in Westword's 2009 Best of Denver Issue) and available for digital download on October 20, 2009.

For Bottesini's second release Paul Riola has employed some of the finest improvisers from the Denver area including CacheFlowe, Glenn Taylor (Glenn Taylor Orchestra), and Janet Feder (Fred Frith). He then augmented the ensemble with Guitar legend Nels Cline (Wilco, The Nels Cline Singers) and renowned bassist from San Francisco Keenan Wayne (Sutro).

The album was recorded in a single afternoon and entirely improvised. "The last track called TaylorClineFeder stands out as a gorgeous improvisation by the musicians in the song's title." says David Kurtz, owner of Bocumast Records. "Its as if they have been playing together for years."

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Therapy Reissues

MMP reports: Metal Mind Productions presents re-releases of two Therapy's album "High Anxiety" and "Never Apologize Never Explain". Both albums will be re-released in a new digipak edition each limited to 1000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process, released on a golden disc. The release date is scheduled for 2nd November.

"High Anxiety" (2003) The first album released for their new label Spitfire Records. The LP brought the long-awaited return to the style known from the acclaimed "Troublegum" album from 1994. Filled with joyful punk'n'roll, "High Anxiety" featured a number of great songs such as the ironic opener "Hey Satan, You Rock", the pop-punk tune "My Voodoo Doll" or the hard rocking single "If It Kills Me". The title of the album was inspired by a 1977 comedy of the same name, written and directed by Mel Brooks. Gaining huge acclaim from both critics and fans, "High Anxiety" easily became one of the band's most successful albums in their discography.

"Never Apologize Never Explain" (2004) With their line-up again slimmed down to just three members, the band released their tenth LP on September 27th, 2004. The album was a return to the claustrophobic style of Therapy?'s first two LPs, back from when they weren't signed to a major label. The angry and absolutely un-commercial nature of "Never Apologise Never Explain" divided the fans into two groups, one praising the band's bold approach towards their music and the second complaining about not getting another straight-forward rock album. The LP was nevertheless considered quite successful, thanks to the shining singles "Rise Up" and "Rock You Monkeys". - more on this story

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Go Vinyl

PR reports: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros are thrilled to announced that the release of their debut album "Up From Below" is now available on VINYL

A limited number of tickets for their upcoming LA show at the Mayan Theatre downtown are being sold without a service charge at the Origami Vinyl located at 1816 W. Sunset Blvd in Echo Park.

They are including a special poster for those of you who purchase the album on vinyl along with ticket to their show at the Mayan from Origami Records. -

Melissa Auf der Maur Sets Royal Flush Festival Appearance

Knitting Factory reports: The Knitting Factory in conjunction with the Royal Flush Festival is proud to present Melissa Auf der Maur in a rare NYC appearance, her first since her 2004 debut solo album.

Known for her work with both Smashing Pumpkins and Hole as well as her heralded solo work, Auf der Maur is offering the Royal Flush Festival a sneak peek of her self-produced new project Out Of Our Minds, a multi-media concept album featuring an album, comic and film directed and edited by Tony Stone.

"I can't think of a better way to share this multi-faceted creation than by playing Knitting Factory and screening at Anthology Film Archives as part of the hard rocking Royal Flush Festival," said Auf der Maur. "My wicked new live band and I are determined to make a lasting and loud impression on New York City and friends of Royal Flush." - more on this story

The Rocket Summer Set EP Release

Island reports: After more than two years of non-stop touring as The Rocket Summer, frontman, songwriter and multi-instrumental mastermind Bryce Avary has finally been able to put the finishing touches on his second major label album release on Island Records, Of Men And Angels, due to arrive early next year. Single "You Gotta Believe" will premier on AlternativePress.com on October 19th. Fans can hear early teases of the song on the site week of October 12th.

In advance of the album release, a 4 song EP will be released digitally on October 27th, You Gotta Believe, produced by Bryce Avary and co-produced and engineered by CJ Eiriksson, who served as engineer on Do You Feel, the first major label album release by TRS on Island.

EP will include tracks from the upcoming album and bonus song, "You Gotta Believe", "Hills and Valleys", "Light" and "The Fight". Two days before the You Gotta Believe EP release, the Rocket Summer returns to the road, for a 34-city North American tour with Forever the Sickest Kids, opening October 25th in Oklahoma City, ending six weeks later in San Francisco on December 5th. - dates

Bill Champlin Sets Solo Release And Tour

JKPR reports: After 28 years with Chicago, singer-songwriter-keyboardist Bill Champlin is parting ways with the classic jazz/rock band to focus once again on his solo career. The announcement comes on the heels of the August 4th release of No Place Left to Fall, Champlin's first solo album in more than 10 years. The two-time GRAMMY® award winner will launch a West Coast tour on November 6th at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

"This music is callin' me," said Champlin, who first came to prominence with Sons of Champlin, a seminal late-60's San Francisco band whose soul stylings and complex song structures set it apart from other groups of the psychedelic scene, and a series of critically acclaimed solo albums.

From the funky "Total Control" and soulful "Lookin' For You" to the exquisite "Never Been Afraid" and the kick-ass come-on "Angelina," No Place Left to Fall is a career-defining record for Champlin. Released by the East Coast indie label DreamMakers, the CD is accompanied by a 70-minute bonus DVD that includes a documentary on the making of the album directed by news anchor and longtime fan Rod Simons, live footage of Champlin performing recently with the Sons of Champlin and much more. Champlin has already begun readying material for a follow-up album and fans can look forward to more music from Sons of Champlin as well. - more on this story

. Muse - The Resistance

The Resistance is a well played and memorably melodic recording. Its enjoyable to listen to, from start to finish. However, its only after closer inspection that this recordings flaws begin to show through. Ultimately, its a lot of sound and fury, not signifying a whole heck of a lot. (2 stars) - Read the full Muse - The Resistance review

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