Bloodshot Records signs Luke Winslow-King

BLOODSHOT RECORDS SIGNS NEW ORLEANS-BASED ARTIST LUKE WINSLOW-KING

THE COMING TIDE TO BE RE-RELEASED IN MARCH 2013

News post: http://bloodshotrecords.com/news/bloodshot-signs-luke-winslow-king

[photo by Jason Kruppa]

Bloodshot Records is very excited to announce the signing of New Orleans-based artist Luke Winslow-King. Luke initially caught our ear with his unique style, emerging from the ashes of Delta blues, New Orleans traditional jazz, ragtime, and pre-war American folksong. After being transfixed watching Luke and singer/washboard player Esther Rose perform gorgeous duets at a noisy college bar in Chicago we were straight up hooked. His amalgam of sounds is full of culture and texture, and respectively Winslow-King’s knowledge of music history and attention to detail are nearly as captivating as his impeccable song compositions, guitar technique, and warm voice.

[photo by Zack Smith]

As for a little background detail: in 2010, already with two full-length albums under his belt, LWK formed a trio consisting of Rose and upright bass player Cassidy Holden that remains the namesake’s core incarnation. In June the group self released the exceptional The Coming Tide and after being bowled over, we knew Luke and Co. would make a great addition to the roster.

In March 2013 Bloodshot will re-release The Coming Tide with bonus tracks and new packaging.

Below is the remainder of the LWK’s show dates in 2012, with many more to come in the new year. He and the group tour extensively – roughly 175 performances over the last year – so keep an eye out for them in your area.

*All shows in New Orleans, LA

November 29 @ Ogden After Hours

November 30 @ Hermes Bar

December 6 @ Three Muses

December 13 @ Three Muses

December 16 @ Antoine’s brunch

Find out more about Luke Winslow-King: lukewinslowking.net/

Bloodshot Records artist page: http://bloodshotrecords.com/artist/luke-winslow-king

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LukeWinslowKingMusic

Twitter: @LukeWinslowKing

VIDEO for “Stayin In Town” (Live @ WYCE):

http://vimeo.com/31985420

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MUTT, from Cory Branan out May 22 label debut on Bloodshot Records + newly announced US tour dates

Plus, the launch of the album’s first single – “Bad Man”

“Intense dynamics, deep humor, brave production and heavy songwriting: A new voice emerges to run with the greats.” – Playboy on Branan’s last album, 12 Songs

On May 22, Cory Branan releases his Bloodshot Records label debut with MUTT. The new album is Branan’s third full-length, following the critically acclaimed releases The Hell You Say and 12 Songs. The former Memphis, now Nashville-located singer-songwriter has received praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, GQ, Billboard, Playboy, American Songwriter, and has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman. Branan just ended a month-long stretch of dates with Chuck Ragan’s Revival Tour, and is now announcing a headlining US tour with special guest Audra Mae to celebrate the release of his new album.

To commemorate the album and tour announcement, we are launching the first single from the album, a song entitled,
“Bad Man.”

Self-produced and recorded primarily in San Francisco at Closer Studios, MUTT was engineered and mixed by Tim Mooney (drummer/engineer for American Music Club), and boasts notable contributors like Ralph Carney (Tom Waits’ horn player), Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars), and Jon Snodgrass (Drag The River). Additional guests include phenomenal rising talents like Amanda Shires, Danny Malone and John Elliott.

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MUTT Track Listing:

1. The Corner
2. Survivor Blues
3. Bad Man (MP3)
4. Darken My Door
5. There There, Little Heartbreaker
6. The Snowman
7. Yesterday (Circa Summer 80 Somethin)
8. Karen’s Song
9. The Freefall
10. Jericho
11. Hold Me Down
12. Lily
13. Survivor Blues (The After Hours)

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CORY BRANAN MUTT TOUR

May 18 Montreal, QC, Canada Underworld (Pouzza Festival)*

May 19 Vankleek Hill, ON, Canada

Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company+

May 20 Toronto, ON, Canada Bovine Sex Club^

*w/ Chuck Ragan, Joey Cape, Jon Snodgrass

+w/ Jon Snodgrass

^w/ Joey Cape, Jon Snodgrass and Cory together, Dave Hause

(Following dates with special guest Audra Mae)

June 15 Nashville, TN The Basement

June 16 Atlanta, GA The Earl

June 17 Durham, NC Casbah-Durham

June 19 Baltimore, MD Golden West-Baltimore

June 20 Cambridge, MA T.T. the Bear’s

June 21 Philadelphia, PA Milkboy

June 22 New York, NY Mercury Lounge

June 23 Pittsburgh, PA Club Café

June 24 Toledo, OH Frankies

June 26 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern

June 27 Omaha, NE The Sydney

June 28 Fort Collins, CO Surfside 7

June 29 Denver, CO Lions Lair

July 1 Boise, ID The Shredder

July 2 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern

July 3 Portland, OR Dour Fir Lounge

July 5 San Francisco, CA Thee Parkside

July 7 Los Angeles, CA The Mint

July 8 Fullerton, CA Slidebar

July 10 San Diego, CA Casbah

July 11 Phoenix, AZ Rhythm Room

July 12 Roswell, NM Pecos Flavors Winery

July 14 Austin, TX The Mohawk (Inside Stage)

July 15 Houston, TX Rudyard’s

July 18 Fayetteville, AR George’s Majestic Lounge

July 19 Little Rock, AR White Water Tavern

July 20 Memphis, TN Hi Tone

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Bloodshot Records Release: Andre Williams - Hoods and Shades - Review - Release Date: Feb 28 2012

I have just received and had the opportunity to review a new release by Andre Williams called Hoods and Shades. The release consists of 9 tracks teaming up with Matt Smith and with Dennis Coffey on guitar. Andre ventures into a folk/rock/psychedelic/ R&B zone. Other guests include Jim White (Dirty Three, Cat Power), Greasy Carlisi (Robert Gordon, Chris Spedding), Jim Diamond (Dirtbombs) and Don Was. The first song, Dirt, is a straight forward uptempo blues track. It is followed up by A Good Day To Feel Bad, which is a rhythm track with spoken word and tasty guitar riffs played behind. I've Got Money On My Mind is an interpretation on Snoop with a little James Brown and jazz flavor. Hoods and Shades (the title track) again more of spoken word over a rhythmic background is interesting and has cool guitar soloing throughout. Jawdropper is back to a basic boogie. Andre uses his singing style but really is again more of a talking voice. It is a nice contrast to what I am accustomed to. Again a cool guitar riff. Hu-Matic Man, a more swampy blues tune, has nice guitar riffs and moves along at a shuffle beat. Mojo Hannah is a real swampy song almost like a Dr John Voodoo song from Lousiana. Swamp Dog's Hot Spot is a pretty cool story song again with a mystic kind of aura again with some laid back undertones. The last track, Gimme, is a bit more uptempo but again consistent with the balance of the recording. Overall I think the cd is very interesting. If you want to check out something different, this may be it!


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Although this track is not from the cd it gives you a rough idea what to expect.

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Bloodshot Records artist: Exene Cervenka - The Excitement of Maybe - New Release Review

I just received a copy of Exene Cervenka's new recording, "The Excitement of Maybe".
Many know Exene as a lead member and co-founder of the legendary Los Angeles punk rock band, X.

Following the formal breakup of X, a band she still performs with on occasion, Exene continued her transformation into a more formidable solo artist by continuing to write musically, releasing critically acclaimed solo albums (1989’s Old Wives’ Tale and 1990’s Running Scared), within the print medium through poetry and books, in spoken word performances, and as a visual artist. She has also been a member of the groups Auntie Christ, the Original Sinners and the Knitters.

In this, Exene's latest endeavor, she puts together a collection of songs about being in love, loves lost and forgetting love. “In the early sixties I heard great song after great song. Ray Price, The Shirelles, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee, Ray Charles. And almost all of them love songs. Sad ones, happy ones, funny ones, tragic ones. That’s what five year- old Exene figured out. But love, on the other hand, I can’t ever seem to figure out.”

Exene's newest endeavor runs the gamut of orchestral accompaniment, horn sections and pedal steel guitar. The simpler tunes like "Alone in Arizona" and "Long Time Ago" showcase the sensitivity of Exene's voice and writing capabilities. "I Wish It Would Stop Raining" has the haunting minor harmonies of an Appalachian folk song with fiddle accompaniment.

This is the continuation of a journey by a successful artist which if sure to add more followers to an already solid fan base.
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Last week, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound released their Bloodshot Records debut, Want More

Last week, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound released their Bloodshot Records debut, Want More, an 11-song collection of soul crooning, R&B horn pops, and a raw post-punk aesthetic. Metromix mentioned that the album, “Sounds like the MC5 jamming with Otis Redding’s horn section.”

Following the release of their first single from the album, “Everything Will Be Fine” (available for download below), the band has followed up with a music video for the song as well. Co-created by the band and folks at Chicago’s storied Second City, the video is a fusing of retro ‘80s Dial-A-Lawyer commercials and a narrative that brings JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound from the street to the board room.

In addition to the main video, the band also made five short teaser videos that showcase their well-intentioned but somewhat misinformed manager, Glenn Peacock.

#1 “The Interview” - http://youtu.be/RaLWkVibVoQ

#2 “Wilco” - http://youtu.be/6tV2J8_Kky0

#3 “Bullies” - http://youtu.be/gcHAYcinJ8M

#4 “Shocktober” - http://youtu.be/MgkaMRqiik0

#5 “The Manager” - http://youtu.be/C_TRhRQ3n0E

*MP3>>RollingStone.com MP3 download of “Everything Will Be Fine.”

*STREAM>>NPR Music Song of the Day spotlighted the tune “I Got High.”

Want More 2011 Tour Dates:

11/3/2011	The Book & Stage at the Cosmopolitan	Las Vegas	NV
11/4/2011	The Book & Stage at the Cosmopolitan	Las Vegas	NV
11/5/2011	The Book & Stage at the Cosmopolitan	Las Vegas	NV
11/7/2011	The Doug Fir	Portland	OR
11/8/2011	The Triple Door	Seattle	WA
11/10/2011	Bottom of The Hill	San Francisco	CA
11/11/2011	Satellite	Los Angeles	CA
11/12/2011	Soda Bar	San Diego	CA
11/13/2011	Club Congress	Tucson	AZ
11/14/2011	Crescent Ballroom	Phoenix	AZ
11/16/2011	The Mohawk	Austin	TX
11/29/2011	Horseshoe Tavern	Toronto	Canada
12/1/2011	Beachland Tavern	Cleveland	OH
12/2/2011	The Basement	Columbus	OH
12/9/2011	Main St. in Over The Rhine	Cincinnati	OH
12/10/2011	Off Broadway	St. Louis	MO
12/14/2011	Black Cat	Washington	DC
12/15/2011	Kung Fu Necktie	Philadelphia	PA
12/16/2011	Mercury Lounge	New York	NY
12/30/2011	Schubas Tavern	Chicago	IL
12/31/2011	Schubas Tavern	Chicago	IL

Here’s what folks are saying:

JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound describe themselves as a post-punk soul band, but their sound is so much more expansive than that. Uptown Sound is on par with soul musicians from the heyday of the genre’s popularity. – Paste Magazine

This Chicago band’s second album is a lively set of gritty old-school soul and funk injected with some raw garage-rock aggression. An energetic blend of tight, funky rhythms, stabbing horns, keyboards and guitars accompanies frontman JC Brooks, whose impressive vocals gracefully glide between grainy shouting and smooth crooning with some spine-tingling falsetto on songs ranging from hedonistic party starters to socially conscious anthems. – Don Yates, KEXP

Neo-Soul glory. – New York Times

A cross between the Chambers Brothers and agit-punks The Make-Up, Mr. Brooks and Co. are one of the hottest US soul acts right now. – MOJO Magazine

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