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Time Comes Around
- The Best Of The Windy City Strugglers Time Comes Around brings
together on one disc some of the standout recordings of one of New Zealand's
longest-running bands, Wellington's Windy City Strugglers. Most of the songs
have appeared on the Strugglers' five previous albums, have been performed extensively
on stage by the Strugglers over the years and are time-tested favourites. Also
featured are two hitherto unreleased songs, recorded just this year under the
guidance of local production legend Ed Cake (Edmund McWilliams). |
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The Windy City Strugglers Shine On follows 2004's
Kingfishe rand 2001's Snow On The Desert Road with a fresh collection of original
songs that give a uniquely Antipodean twist to the blues and folk styles on
which the group was founded.v While never straying completely from the Strugglers'
roots, Shine On looks outward to encompass deep soul, bluegrass, Beatle-esque
melody.. even a tinge of Parisian swing. Shine On brings to disc a number of
previously unrecorded songs that have long been staples of the Strugglers' live
show, along with hitherto unheard material. As ever, the bulk of the material
was written by singer, guitarist and Strugglers' founder Bill Lake and songwriting
partner Arthur Baysting, with several contributions from vocalist Rick Bryant. |
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Matt Hay - Inside
Stories Inside Stories marks the debut as a frontman for former Cool Disposition founder and harmonica player Matt Hay. On it you will find melodies here that stick in your brain, choruses you'll want to sing along to and lyrics that offer quietly astute commentaries on life's little ups and downs. Co-produced by Hay and fellow Red Rocks 'artist Darren Watson Inside Stories is an album that stands proudly alongside the best in roots rock. Purchase the CD online from CD Kiwi or Amplifier. Purchase downloads from Amplifier or iTunes. |
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Five Songs - Eva and Chris Prowse Five Songs is an EP that pays tribute to some of their influences while establishing a musical signature of their own. They offer fresh country-pop arrangements of songs by writers as diverse as Little Feat's Lowell George and New Zealand's own Bic Runga; delve into the blues in a moody treatment of a Little Milton tune, and present a pair of striking Chris Prowse originals - the upbeat, bluegrass-y 'I'll Fly For Your Love' and emotive, Irish-inflected 'Leaving Carrickfergus'. All songs available
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The Shot Band - The Shot Band One of New Zealand's best alt-country bands, combining the spirit of Johnny Cash and the swagger of Keith Richards. The Shot Band features 12 originals, with each of members contributing songs and sharing the harmonies. The result lands this CD somewhere between The Band and Ryan Adams, with a touch of Paul Kelly thrown in for good measure. Purchase direct from either cdkiwi.com or smokecds.com. |
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Darren Watson - South Pacific Soul These ten all-original songs make a powerful case for Watson as one of this country's top singer-songwriters. The album is virtually a roll-call of the Wellington musical fraternity, featuring members of such well-known Wellington outfits as Trinity Roots, Twinset, Southside of Bombay and the Windy City Strugglers on a set of ten brand new originals. All songs available
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The Windy City Strugglers - Kingfisher
All songs available
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Big Water - the best of Wellington blues A sampler of the best blues you'll hear today, in Wellington - or anywhere. The album features recordings by well-known Wellington blues artists Marg Layton, Darren Watson, and the Windy City Strugglers. Includes Dave Murphy's "Cigarette Machine" available on CD for the first time. Purchase direct from either cdkiwi.com or smokecds.com. |
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The Windy City Strugglers - Snow On The Desert Road Snow breaks new ground for the Strugglers as it consists entirely of originals written by singers Rick Bryant and Bill Lake (in collaboration with songwriting partner Arthur Baysting). Not only are the songs new but also the sound. Folk and blues like you've never heard it before. Purchase direct from either cdkiwi.com or smokecds.com. |
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Rick Bryant and the Jive Bombers - Time This is Rick at his
soulful best. This album features a number of Bryant originals and a scorching
cover of Eddie Hinton's "Everybody Needs Love". Classic Kiwi soul. Purchase direct from either cdkiwi.com or smokecds.com. |
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The Windy City Strugglers - On Top Of The World The Strugglers second album features more of the same world blues music for which they are renowned. Highlights include Bill Lake and Arthur Baysting's classic "Can't Get Back" on CD for the first time and a stunning rendition of the Mississippi Shieks' "Sitting On Top Of The World". Purchase direct from either cdkiwi.com or smokecds.com. |
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Bill Lake - Home Truths Home Truths is Bill's debut album as a solo artist. It features 14 original songs penned by Bill alone or in collaboration with songwriting partner Arthur Baysting. Although the songs maybe the focus Bill's singing and guitar playing are equally impressive. Includes live favourite "The Way Of The World". Purchase direct from either cdkiwi.com or smokecds.com. |
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Releases The following are independently released recordings by Red Rocks artists: Yes, That's Me - Dave Murphy Plays The Blues CD & DVD Dave Murphy is one of New Zealands finest exponents of finger-style blues guitar. Yes thats me is a CD/DVD set that combines a smart and affectionate biopic by local film maker Costa Botes with a lovingly produced album that features live in the studio performances of some of Daves signature tunes. |
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Struggle No More - Windy City Strugglers DVD by Costa Boates If you missed seeing Costa Botes' feature-length documentary about the Windy City Strugglers, Struggle No More, at the film festival or on Sky's Documentary Channel then you can purchase the DVD from the address below...... "Rewards with its intimacy, the modesty and commitment of its musing musos, and a quiet sense of humour" - Philip Wakefield, Dominion Post To order the DVD of the
documentary, send $40 ($35 for the DVD plus $5 postage) by cheque payable
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Marg Layton - Trouble & Satisfaction Trouble & Satisfaction is Marg's debut album. It showcases Marg singing a cross-section of the blues styles for which she is renowned. Features live favourites "Wild Women Don't Have The Blues" and "Down In The Dumps". Purchase direct from either cdkiwi.com or smokecds.com. |
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Cool Disposition- Safe In Sound Formed around the nucleus of vocalist and guitarist Julian Dixon and harp player Matt Hay Cool Disposition took their cue from the electric blues styles from Chicago and Texas. Safe In Sound is their one and only album. Sadly the band is no mo'. Purchase direct from either cdkiwi.com or smokecds.com. |
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Darren Watson
- King Size Unquestionably one of New Zealand's finest blues recordings. Nominated for a New Zealand music award for best Roots Album of 2002. Features Watson originals "Big Water" and "Love Ain't No Game" Purchase direct from either cdkiwi.com or smokecds.com. |
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