:CRASHLANDING: is a Bay Area Rock and Blues band that is gathering momentum and a loyal fan base. Watch out for their next shows in a venue near you. The band, is a power trio that incorperates special guests throughout their set. Their guests range from percusionists to harmonica players. The trio consists of the traditional guitar, bass and drum kit. The Bassist (ALEXANDER ZELNICK) is also the lead Vocalist. The Guitar player (ELIJAH RICE) has a deep and rich history with the blues he also does back up vocals. The kit Drummer at the moment is ( JEFF RJEFSKI) he has choosen mentors such as Buddy Rich to enrich his energetic layers and textures. Keep your ears out for :CRASHLANDING:


http://MYSPACE.COM/CRASHLANDING

http://AlexisMercy.byregion.net

A renovated 1920s appliance store is home to Barley's Taproom in Asheville, North Carolina. This is the original Barley's that opened in 1994. Located at 42 Biltmore Avenue, the 8,000 square foot space is in the heart of the arts and entertainment district. The main floor houses the restaurant and stage.


http://www.barleystaproom.com/asheville/index.php

Bill Eaton of The Eaton Street Blues Band with his 1929 Epiphone in tow. Although The ESBB does eletric BLUES, Bill does enjoy old time music also.
http://eatonblues.com

Brian Ashley Jones is a versatile americana singer and songwriter with a variety of influences... rock, blues, country, and bluegrass. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, B.A.J. averages 225 live shows a year as a solo artist, member of Donna Hopkins Band, and sideman for others.(guitar, bass, and mandolin)

2005 finds B.A.J. hard at work writing and recording songs as well as producing demos for other singer/songwriters in Nashville, TN. and Atlanta, GA.




http://www.brianashleyjones.com

The Brian McGee Band plays traditional and contemporary roots music influenced by, the tunes and stories that have come out of the soil of North Carolina, and by the urban beat of rock and roll. Brian McGee writes songs that have been dusted by the weird old american songbag. With the help of David Hughes(slide guitar & banjo), Darin Gentry(fiddle) and Mary Dellea(bass) the band has taken Brian's originals to a place somewhat familiar, but new and up to date. The band also plays fiddle tunes of NC & WV, piedmont blues, gospel, ballads, and waltzes.
http://brianmcgee

Brother 2 Brother follows in the footsteps of great Texas Bluesmen such as T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In addition to their faithful Rock, Blues, and R&B covers, their new original CD entitled "Lookin' for Texas" is a part of the evolution of Texas Blues, incorporating a wide variety of influences from the world of Rock, Country, Jazz, and Blues. Their new CD is getting quite a bit of airplay in their home base of Houston, Texas on KPFT 90.1 FM and they were the cover story of the Sept issue of "North of the Border" entertainment guide with CD review. Also, the CD has received glowing reviews in "Music News" and "The Scene", two more Houston area mags. On Oct. 9, 2005, they were interviewed on KPFT 90.1 FM, Houston, by Mr. V on his program "Blues on the Move". B2B is also getting airplay on Blues Programs in Canada, Argentina, Belgium, and on the #1 internet radio program in France "Midnight Special Blues Radio".

Two of the founding members of the band, bass player Mike “Lowboy” Leubner and keyboard player Norm Uhl, formed Brother 2 Brother in Jan 2003 after honing their chops backing up Texas recording artist Gene Kelton (Mean Gene Kelton and the Diehards). Vocalist Mike Vohsen, guitarist extraordinaire Robert Baker, and rock steady drummer Ned "Stickman" Maric make up the rest of the musical team.


http://brother2brother.com

4-piece blues outfit, injected with a healthy dose of soul, R 'n B and rock influences. Known for its feel-good music, tastefully spiced with a little humor and a lot of fun -- their live performances are audience-interactive shows with Gov leaving the stage to dance with the audience, playing guitar with his teeth, and bringing audience members up on stage to dance and sing back-up.
http://www.governordavisandthebluesambassadors.com

IRENE GOODNIGHT IS A ROCKING HEAD MUSIC SINGER SONGWRITER

SINGING ABOUT PEACE AND LOVE. PERFORMS EVERYTHING FROM ROCK,

COUNTRY, GOSPEL, AND JAZZ. SHE HAS PERFORMED IN SAVANNAH,

GA AT THE JOHNNY MERCINER THEATRE AND HAS SANG ON FORREST

GUMP AND TOURED AS JENNY FROM THE SAME MOVIE. SHE TOURS THE

SOUTHEAST SC,GA,NC,VA,TN,KY,PA.

HER ALBUM I'M GONNA FLY HAS ARTIST WALTER EGAN, SUSIE MONICK,

RAY CRABTREE, MICHAEL GRANDA, AND JILL SISSEL.

SHE HAS CURRENTLY RECORDED HER SEVENTH ALBUM 'LET US, AND HAS RELEASED THIS SONG TO CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN RADIO IT WAS PRODUCED BY ILYA TOSHINSKY OF BARING STRAIT AT MICHAEL MCDONALDS STUDIO, BINGHAM STUDIOS, AND HOPING SOME OF THE GRAMMY WILL RUB OFF.



RECORDED SWEET JESUS WITH GARLAND CRAFT WHO WORKS WITH THE OAK RIDGE BOYS AND HAS CHARTED TO 37 ON COUNTY GOSPEL


http://www.redstarr.net

Michael Thomas Cash showed up in the Washington DC metro area in 1984 and began making the rounds of the open mics playing covers. He quickly became popular and after hanging out at Gallagher’s Pub and becoming inspired by the likes of Mary Chapin Carpenter and John Jennings, he honed his vocal and guitar playing skills until he developed the chops to get hired around town for solo, duo, and trio gigs. Slowly he began to write and perform his own songs. After a family tragedy he hooked up with Ricky Wilkins, co-owner of The Hungry Dog Café. Michael again had a venue to hang out at and hone his skills. Soon, Ricky and others encouraged him to make a CD resulting in the debut “Dancing My Name”.
http://www.bluelizardmusic.com

Singer/Songwriter, Mudbone, was born Gary Cooper on November 24, 1953 in Washington, D.C. (USA). Mudbone grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, approximately 50 miles from the nation’s capital. Muddy started singing publicly at the tender age of 3. He graduated from Baltimore City College, after which he joined legendary bassist and funk legend, Bootsy Collins, of the renowned JB’s (James Brown).

Together, they formed what became known as "Bootsy’s Rubber Band" in 1974. Bootsy and Muddy later collaborated with funk legend George Clinton and his P-Funk Allstars (Parliament/Funkadelic). Together, the trio co-wrote many classic songs including "I’d Rather Be With You" which has been covered by a wide range of artists including: Dr. Dre/NWA, Snoop Dogg, UK’s Suga Babes and most recently by Beyoncé Knowles.

The trios songs are still being sampled today by a variety of writer/perfomers, making them one of the most sampled (groups) in music history, second only to James Brown. Mudbone’s distinct voice and style of James Brown. Mudbone’s distinct voice and style of singing became a signature in Bootsy’s Rubber Band and George Clinton’s P-Funk hits throughout the 70's & 80’s. Muddy has collaborated with a wide range of artists including: Herbie Hancock, Prince, Keith Richards, Afrika Bambatta, Mtume, Roy Ayers, the Ramones and Bill Laswell to name a few. He has worked on albums, singles, television and film including "Pet Semetary" for Stephen King and the animated TV series "Funky Cops" for French television.

In 1994, Muddy performed on backing vocals with the P-Funk Allstars at the Grammy Awards ceremony. This performance was in support of the Red Hot Chili Peppers who were nominated that year.

In 1997, Mudbone appeared at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, for the induction of P-Funk who performed with living legends - Al Green, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and "the Boss" - Bruce Springsteen.

During a chance meeting with Eurythmics founder Dave Stewart at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, Mudbone was invited by Mr. Stewart to record a solo album which was produced and co-written by Stewart. Dave also lent his legendary guitar riffs to the album. This Mudbone/Stewart collaboration bore the album entitled "Fresh Mud". The album is a hybrid collection of genres including: R&B, Rap, Hip Hop, Rock and Soul songs. The album also features the debut of "Nadz", a Jamaican MC and rap artist, along with some other "Univerzal Playaz" including Dutch saxophonist - Candy Dulfer.

In 2004, Mubone was invited to write and sing a song called "Darkness of Your Love" for the soundtrack to the film "Alfie" which was produced by Dave Stewart and Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones). The soundtrack became a critical success and won a Golden Globe Award for Stewart and Jagger for their single "Old Habits Die Hard" earlier this year.

"Fresh Mud" will be released in 2006, however, tracks will be available from I-Tunes and other digital services very shortly. Until then, check out some of the tracks by clicking the link.
http://www.mud-bone.com

http://www.patrickfitzsimons.com

Round House plays a strong mix of '80s, 90's, contemporary rock, with a blues influence. Very dancable materials. They also perform a handful of signature originals. Crowds dance, listen, and have fun when Round House comes to town. We provide free demos for interested parties. Thanks!

Scott Huckabay's live performances are brilliant. Left-handed and soul-inspired, he has toured extensively, opening for such artists as Crosby, Stills and Nash, Jackson Browne, Sarah McLachlan, Bob Weir, Bonnie Raitt, and Joe Satriani.

With incense burning between the strings, he begins a ritual. Dancing in a circle, he shakes his blue dolphin guitar and lifts it up to his face. Bare feet pounding, the stage echoes like rolling thunder as he leads us on a mesmerizing musical journey. Scott's live presence, along with his exciting original compositions and unique use of effects, helped to earn him the honor of Guitar Player of The Year in the Los Angeles-based Bam Magazine.

http://Myspace.com/catroof

Secret Black Society is a band of many influences and styles. We mix funk, blues, rock and hip-hop and twist it together with Dixie soul
http://www.secretblacksociety.com/

http://www.sunfishentertainment.com

The Beautiful Girls are at the forefront of the new roots and groove music movement. Both live and on record they manage to blend their affection for hip hop and reggae with their love of real blues and roots. The band brings a mellow and foxy feel to everything they touch. They rap to a resolectric, rocksteady with an acoustic and they do melody like nobody else. Each of their recordings thus far has gotten strong radio support and new album 'Learn Yourself' is no exception ... it represents not just a step but a leap in their journey.
http://www.silverbackmusic.net

The Grey Eagle is a listening room-style concert venue, not a bar or nightclub. While many artists who regularly perform here have dedicated followings, we cannot offer potential performers a built-in crowd. Likewise, while we love to discover new music and help artists begin their careers, we cannot host performers who are unknown to Asheville audiences. Like many listening rooms around the US, The Grey Eagle is a destination location: an artist must already have some “marquee value” in the Asheville area in order to perform here. If you are (or represent) an artist who is relatively unknown in Western North Carolina there are many other options for you, and a quick search on the web should give you a host of possibilities.
http://www.thegreyeagle.com

The Lobster Trap is a locally owned restaurant dedicated to offering fresh seafood to residents and visitors of Asheville, NC. Captain Tom sends us lobsters in the morning right off his boat in Portland, ME. Our trout comes fresh from the Shining Rock Wilderness area of Pisgah National Forest.

My name is Amy Beard and I am the founder of The Lobster Trap. I grew up working on the docks of Portland, Maine with Captain Tom. In the morning I would steam and shuck lobsters for the local restaurants. In the afternoon I hauled in the daily catch from the lobster fishermen.

I developed a passion for the sweet taste of Maine lobster and respect for the locally regulated industry.
http://thelobstertrap.biz/