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ANA POPOVIC "STILL MAKING HISTORY" (ECLECTO GROOVE RECORDS)
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Ana Popovic is realizing her dreams. Her journey has been a long one: a quest to find her own voice and the courage to express thoughts and feelings about subjects, both personal and politcal, that are very close to her heart. Originally hailing from the war-torn town of Belgrade in the former Yugoslavia, the love of music was instilled in Ana at an early age by her father through exposure to nightly jam sessions and his impressive record collection. At the age of 15, she picked up her father's guitar, pointing her down a career path in music that she could ultimately not deny.
By her early 20's, Ana had already formed her first band Hush, playing hundreds of gigs and making regular appearances on Yugoslavian television. After years of struggle and perseverance under the Milosevic regime she eventually managed to leave her home country and its oppressive political climate to pursue an education at the Utrecht Academy studying music in the Netherlands. One year later Ana landed a record deal with a prominent record label in Germany. After years of steady touring in Europe and four critically acclaimed cds under her belt, including a W.C. Handy nomination for "Best New Artist Debut," Ana has finally set her sights on the U.S.
Produced by Grammy Award winning producer John Porter (Roxy Music, The Smiths, Los Lonely Boys, Bonnie Raitt, Ryan Adams, Keb' Mo', Jimmy Smith, The Go-Go's, Buddy Guy) and David Z. (Prince, Fine Young Cannibals, Buddy Guy & Etta James), "Still Making History" spotlights Ana's growth and maturity as an artist, emphasizing her songwriting skills alongside her sensual vocals and masterful guitar. The end result is a deeply personal and inspirational work by a courageous artist, possessed with both a passion and a vision to share music that's "Still Making History."
"...proof that the incarnation of Jimi Hendrix is a woman." - Jazz News
"...Clearly Ana is someone to keep an eye on... Besides her extraordinary talent both as a singer/songwriter and lead guitarist, she is also young, beautiful... and charismatic." - Sound Waves
"Popovic is not only a superb singer and songwriter, but also a very capable guitarist who can flatpick fluid jazz lines, craft deep-pocket grooves, and bend strings with SRV-style emotion." - Guitar Player |
MANNISH BOYS "BIG PLANS" (DELTA GROOVE MUSIC, INC.)
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The Mannish Boys return with the long awaited folow up studio album to their widely acclaimed debut "That Represent Man," nominated for both "Album Of The Year" and "Traditional Album Of The Year" in the 2006 Blues Music Awards, and the in-concert set "Live & In Demand." Over the course of three releases, countless live gigs and festival appearances around the world, the steady core of the band has featured a flexible and rotating cast of starring characters who have kept things interesting and fresh with each new release.
On "Big Plans," veterans of The Mannish Boys lend their full support with a perfectly chosen program of seldom heard covers and strong original material. Members both past and present are given ample room to strut their stuff featuring great performances by Finis Tasby, Johnny Dyer, Kid Ramos, Kirk "Eli" Fletcher, Frank "Paris Slim" Goldwasser, Leon Blue, Randy Chortkoff, Tom Leavey and Richard "Big Foot" Innes.
Of course it wouldn't be a Mannish Boys cd without some surprises, and this time out they look to the blues capital of Chicago for a couple of extraordinary special guests including legendary blues guitarist Jody Williams, known for his ground breaking work on classic '50's sides by Otis Rush, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Rogers and Billy Boy Arnold. Delta Groove also proudly introduces veteran Chicago singer Bobby Jones, who was active on the Chicago blues scene in the late '50's. Jones was the featured vocalist in The Aces with Dave and Louis Myers a few years after they'd parted ways with Little Walter. Other guests include Rick Holmstrom, Mitch Kashmar, Rob Rio, Larry Taylor, Jeff Turmes and David "Woody" Woodford..."Big Plans" indeed!
"Apart from the present day Fabulous Thunderbirds, no finer collection of blues talent exists today in one band." - Blues Revue Magazine
"An all-star blues band with an authentic spirit, The Mannish Boys have what it takes to preserve the music that deserves to be called our national treasure." - Southland Blues Magazine
"...this group honors the blues tradition by carrying it forward faithfully and expertly." - Santa Barbara Blues Society |
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KING OF THE BLUES
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On June 16th, Delta Groove CEO Randy Chortkoff was invited to judge at the Grand Finals in Guitar Center's King Of The Blues competition at the historic Music Box @ Honda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. The event hosted by Cheech Marin, featured explosive performances by the Black Crowes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and legendary Blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin. Talent for the Grand Final Competition was narrowed down from over 4,000 participants to only just four finalists who competed at more than 2,000 Guitar Center locations across the country. Contestants were judged on performance, originality, technique, style and stage presence and were competing for a prize package valued at more than $50,000. By the end of the night, Aaron Loesch from Houston, Texas, was crowned Guitar Center's 2007 King of the Blues and will now have the opportunity to perform on the same stage as B.B. King, Willie Nelson and John Mayer at the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival this summer in Chicago, IL. - www.gckingoftheblues.com |
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BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG CITY
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Eclecto Groove recording artist Ana Popovic has recently signed a movie deal to appear in the upcoming Big Sky Motion Pictures release "Spring Break '83." The film directed by Scott Spiegal, who has worked on such blockbuster hits as "Spiderman," "Spiderman 2," "From Dusk Till Dawn 2," "Darkman," "Hostel," and the soon to be release "Hostel 2," is a hilarious coming of age teen comedy that celebrates everything that was great about the 80's, from the outrageous parties and tiny bikinis, to the rock music and big hair. Look for Ana and her music to appear in this soon to become comedy classic at a theater near you! |
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FEEL GOOD FUNK
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Jason Ricci and New Blood will be taking time off from their busy touring schedule this month to record their ground breaking Eclecto Groove Records debut. The album will be produced by Grammy Award winning producer John Porter and will feature the current lineup of New Blood consisting of Shawn Starski on guitar, Tod "Buck Weed" Edmunds on bass and "Spooky" Ron Sutton on drums. Front and center will be Jason Ricci's explosive harmonica work showcasing a wide array of diverse and eclectic influences. Some of Jason's favorite harp players include Howard Levy, Dennis Gruenling, Little Walter, Pat Ramsey, Carlos Del Junco, James Cotton, Paul deLay, Lee Oskar and William Clarke. Look for Jason Ricci and New Blood's debut release coming this Fall. |
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LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
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Next month the Mannish Boys embark on their first appearance on one of Europe's most internationally renowned and unique Blues festivals. The Notodden Blues Festival, which is celebrating their 20th year anniversary on August 2-5, takes place in the tiny town of Notodden, home to a population of only 12,000, that annually welcomes in a crowd of over 30,000 Blues fans from around the globe. Because the northern half of Norway lies across the Artic Circle, true darkness never occurs in the region between late May and mid August. This years' festival features a world class lineup that includes Delbert McClinton, Neville Brothers, Alvin Lee, Stevie Winwood, Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughan's "Jimmy Reed Highway" feat. Lou Ann Barton, Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Jeremy Spencer, Vidar Busk & the Voo Doodz, Janiva Magness, Paul Oscher, David Honeyboy Edwards, Knut Reiersrud, Watermelon Slim & the Workers and many, many more. Got to: www.bluesfest.no |
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Radio Caroline - 7/14 - 7/15 Sky Satellite & World Satellite Radio which broadcast all through out Europe, UK, Poland, Africa, Middle East will be playing from Ana's new album "Still Making History" tracks "U Complete Me" and "Between Our Worlds".
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Ana Popovic's Eclecto Groove Records debut "Still Making History" is currently going for ads on Triple A Radio with the following stations already giving it early attention. Be sure to call your local radio stations and help support Ana's latest release by requesting your favorite songs off the CD!
KKFI - Kansas City, MO • KOTO - Telluride, CO • KSRQ - Thief River Falls, MN • KZMU - Moab, UT • WBSD - Berlington, WI • WMNF - Tampa, FL • WYCE - Grand Rapids, MI • WKWC - Owensburrow, KY • KSMF - Ashland, OR • WXCS - Cambridge, PA • KDNK - Carbondale, CO • KVNF - Paonia, CO • KUMN - Albiquerque, NM |
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Phillip Walker is scheduled to appear on an upcoming broadcast of the House of Blues Radio Hour to discuss his brand new release "Going Back Home" on Delta Groove. The show is syndicated on over 180 markets and hosted by Elwood Blues (a.k.a. Dan Aykroyd). Air date tba. |
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ROOTS MUSIC REPORT / BLUES CHART:
THIS WEEK: #5 Mannish Boys "Big Plans"
THIS WEEK: #14 Phillip Walker "Going Back Home"
THIS WEEK: #21 Frank "Paris Slim" Goldwasser "Bluju" |
LIVING BLUES RADIO CHARTS:
7/01/07 CHART: #2 Mannish Boys "Big Plans"
7/01/07 CHART: #19 Ana Popovic "Still Making History" |
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Ana Popovic was recently interviewed for the August issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine (Vol. 21, No. 10). In the article "Singing The Blues," Ana responds to questions about her brand new release "Still Making History," early influences on the guitar and specifics about her gear. Other recent articles and features have appeared in the Grand Rapids Press, Cleveland Free Times and Gitarre & Bass Magazine. Look for upcoming press on Ana to be published in future issues of Guitar One, Premiere Guitar and Guitar Player Magazines with plenty more to follow... |
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Blues & Soul Records Magazine in Japan recently interviewed label CEO Randy Chortkoff for their next issue which goes on sale June 25th. In the article Randy discusses the formation of Delta Groove, business and recording practices and the Mannish Boys who have become a highly regarded blues act in the Land of the Rising Sun. |
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Critics unanimously agree that the Mannish Boys "Big Plans" is by far their most powerful and exhilarating recording to date! Everything from the choice of material, to production values and special guests have received superlative merit in all the latest publications.
"The Mannish Boys seem to be in command of virtually every classic, neo-classic, obscure, and almost-unknown riff and lick in the postwar cannon, and they approach it all with unfettered enthusiasm and commitment." - Living Blues Magazine
"In a short time, the Mannish Boys have become one of the finest bands on record and in live performance. Big Plans is worth planning for." - Blues Revue Magazine
"The wailing, gut wrenching blues on "Big Plans" make it one of the hottest blues recordings on the market today." - Big City Blues Magazine |
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Eclecto Groove Records is proud to announce that the brand new album "Still Making History" by Ana Popovic was the top selling CD by our distributor City Hall Records at Borders's locations nationwide during the first week of release. Thanks again to all of Ana's fans for their ongoing support of her music!
Go behind the scenes with staff writer Scott Dirks as he shares inside stories and additional details on the cutting room floor regarding Delta Groove artists and releases. This month's article focuses on the phenomenal "West Coast Meets Chicago" concert held at the Gibson Theatre in Memphis last month following the 2007 Blues Music Awards.
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EXCERPTS FROM THE ARTICLE: In 2005, Delta Groove put together a mini-blues festival at the historic New Daisy Theatre on Beale Street the night after the Blues Music Awards, featuring many of the current Delta Groove artists. This year, Randy Chortkoff and Delta Groove upped the ante...
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ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS "ThrillVille" (AUGUST 21)
Rod Piazza & Co. return with the follow up to their ambitious Delta Groove debut "For The Chosen Who," on which the band was nominated and won a 2006 Blues Music Award for "Band Of The Year." "ThrillVille" is the culmination of 40 years of honing and crafting this music, resulting in an album that Rod says "...is one of the toughest and strongest records I've ever made." Together with the newly rechristened Mighty Flyers Blues Quartet, Rod delivers an album full of spontaneity and diversity that is the perfect mixture of spirit, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. |
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THE INSOMNIACS "LEFT COAST BLUES " (AUGUST 21)
"Left Coast Blues" is the impressive debut release by one of the youngest blues bands currently performing on the West Coast. Based in Portland, Oregon, the group is led by 25 year-old vocalist/guitarist Vyasa Dodson, who draws inspiration from many of the Left Coast's most highly regarded and influential musicians including Hollywood Fats, Little Charlie Baty and Junior Watson. Accompanied by Dean Mueller on bass, Alex Shakeri on keyboards, and Dave Melyan on drums, The Insomniacs have quickly established themselves in the Pacific Northwest with a solid reputation for delivering highly energetic live performances, along with strong, well crafted originals, which helped them to earn a Muddy Award last year for "Best New Act" of 2006. |
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Kirk "Eli" Fletcher
7/03/07: Jefferson City, MO - Capitol Plaza
7/04/07: Las Cruces, NM - Meerscheidt Recreation Center
7/07/07: Gaildorf, Germany - Gaildorf Bluesfest
7/10/07: Hannover, Germany - Blues Garage
7/11/07: Hamburg, Germany - Downtown Club
7/13/07: Pistoia, Italy - Pistoia Blues Festival
7/14/07: Narcao, Italy - TBA
7/16/07: Wolverhampton, England - Robin 2
7/17/07: Manchester, England - The Academy
7/18/07: Newcastle, England - Carling Academy
7/19/07: Southport, England - Arts Center
7/20/07: London, England - The Mean Fiddler
7/21/07: Exetar, England - Arts Center
7/22/07: Southampton, England - The Brook
7/25/07: Norway - Arendal Jazz & Blues Festival
7/26/07: Bellinzona, Switzerland - TBA
7/27/07: Cognac, France - Cognac Blues Passions
7/28/07: Cognac, France - Cognac Blues Passions
8/02/07: San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House
8/03/07: Coarsegold, CA - Chukchansi Gold Resort
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Hollywood Blue Flames
7/28/07: Pasadena, CA - Ritz Carlton |
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The Insomniacs
7/03/07: Portland, OR - Waterfront Blues Fest Cruise
7/04/07: Portland, OR - Waterfront Blues Fest Cruise
7/20/07: Lincoln City, OR - Roadhouse 101, 9pm
7/21/07: Manzanita, OR - The Sand Dune, 9pm
7/28/07: Salem, OR - Boones Treasury, 9pm
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Mitch Kashmar
7/01/07: Knoxville, TN - Festival
7/03/07: Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest 07
7/05/07: Annapolis, MD - Ramshead
7/06/07: Roswell, NM - UFO Festival
7/07/07: Omaha, NE - Riverfront Festival
7/11/07: Santa Maria, CA - Santa Barbara County Fair
7/12/07: Vallejo, CA - Solana County Fair
7/13/07: Tuscon, AZ - Casino Del Sol / Ava Amp
7/14/07: Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo Blues Festival (Solo)
7/21/07: Anza, CA - Cahuilla Creek Casino
7/27/07: Montebello, CA - Quiet Canyon
8/01/07: Beaumont, CA - Stewart Park
8/03/07: Rock Springs, WY - Wyoming State Fair
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The Mannish Boys
7/14/07: Montreal, CAN - Festival International Du Blues De Tremblant
7/15/07: Ottawa, CAN - Ottawa Blues Festival |
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Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band
7/01/07: Dayton, OH - The Cityfolk Festival
7/14/07: Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo Blues Festival
7/21/07: Redwood City, CA - Redwood City PAL Blues Festival
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Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers
7/07/07: Thunder Bay, ON - Marina Park / Thunder Bay Blues Festival
7/13/07: Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
7/14/07: Auburn, CA - BBQ & Blues Festival
7/15/07: Tahoe City, CA - Commons Beach Concert Series
7/20/07: Sioux Falls, SD - Yankton Trails Park / Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Festival
7/27/07: Hermosa Beach, CA - Cafe Boogaloo
7/28/07: Arcadia, CA - Arcadia Blues Club
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Ana Popovic
7/01/07: Saranac Lake, NY - Mountain Music Meltdown
7/05/07: Olsztyn, Poland - Olsztyn Blues Nights Festival
7/06/07: Misinto, Italy - Festa Della Birra
7/07/07: Gossau, Swiss - Blues Festival Gossau
7/12/07: Omaha, NE - Murphy's Lounge
7/13/07: Minneapolis, MN - Famous Daves
7/14/07: Belleville, WI - Belleville American Music Festival
7/17/07: Erie, PA - Liberty Park / Pepsi Amphitheater
7/18/07: Angola, IN - Skip's Lounge
7/20/07: Merzig Zeltpalast, Germany - Ducsaal Summer Special
7/27/07: Rengsdorf, Germany - Rock And Blues Fest Rengsdorf
7/28/07: Cazorla, Spain - Blues Caorla Festival
7/29/07: Alcamo-Sicily, Italy - Summertime Blues Festival
7/30/07: Lago Di Como, Italy - Festival Lago Di Como 2007
7/31/07: Salerno, Italy - Salerno Summer Festival
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Jason Ricci & The New Blood
7/01/07: St. Louis, MO - BB's Jazz Blues & Soups, 10pm
7/05/07: Los Angeles, CA - Recording for Eclecto Groove Records !!! |
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Phillip Walker
7/11/07: Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room
7/13/07: Lyons, CO - Oskar's Blues
7/14/07: Winter Park, CO - Smokin' Mo's
7/15/07: Boulder, CO - Boulder Hotel
7/17/07: Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads
7/18/07: Lincoln, NE - Zoo Bar
7/19/07: St. Louis, MO - BB's Jazz Blues & Soups
7/20/07: Springfield, IL - Starship Billiards
7/21/07: Chicago, IL - Rosa's Lounge
7/22/07: Milwaukee, WI - The Times Theatre
7/23/07: Fort Wayne, IN - Jim Gebhart Presents
7/25/07: New York City, NY - Terra Blues
7/26/07: New York City, NY - Terra Blues
7/27/07: Rochester, NY - BBQ & Blues Festival
7/28/07: Blakeslee, PA - Pocono Blues Festival
7/30/07: Erie, PA - Turner's Hall |
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