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Your latest "HOT " secret music............

.......just waiting to be discovered? I'm referring to an artist(s) that's on the verge of being the-next-big-thing. For example, I recall, decades ago, going to a club in NY on a weeknight to hear the band Winter's Consort (from which sprang Oregon!). The place was half-full, I was able to sit pretty much wherever I wanted. The opening act was this Jersey bar band with this skinny dude with a goatee that absolutely kicked ass! Within months he was on the cover of all the major mags, Weird name though, Springsteen!

Currently I'm really diggin' the latest record from Johnny A. I 1st heard him opening for Jimmy Vaughn (Stevie Ray's bro) here in Atlanta 2 years ago. This dude deserves (and is getting) Guitar God status! Incredible chops and taste. He records on Steve Vai's Favored Nations label, but is so unlike Vai that it's not worth mentioning. You'll probably find his work in the Blues sections of your stores but he goes beyond the Blues. He's an amazing country-picker, sounds like the Ventures at times, has incredible control and he Rocks!!! I prefer his 1st record, 'Sometime Tuesday Morning' but his latest, 'Get Inside' is also a must-have. The Gibson guitar company has the 'Johnny A. Signature Model' guitar indicating that he may not be as much of a secret as I think. Did I mention his recordings are of Audiophile Quality? They'll make your system sound better!;) Johnny A.!!!

Who're you listening to that makes you shake you head and wonder why they aren't huge stars, or at least mentioned once in awhile on your favorite websites!?
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kevyo
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I enjoyed his version of I am the lineman of the county from his last album. He was on public radio in N.Y.C. and sounded like a nice man. My last two CDs that I purchased were: Air- Talkie Walkie, and the latest CD from Zero 7. Both albums have a dream feel to them and are on the mellow side. They both have a nice rich sound.

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deano
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Pauline York! This girl has emotion in her blues guitar licks, has a great voice and can write. She hails from Joliet Illinois and has a really fresh, original sound. She is releasing her second CD on May 15th. More info at www.paulineyorkband.com Ditto on Johnny A! Heard them as a warm up for Jonny Lang and I actually preferred Johnny A despite being a large Lang fan.
siliab
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Phineas Newborn - actually not new to me, but seems to be new to everyone else. A more tragically underrated jazz monster has never been committed to wax.
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