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Spotlight On

The Atlas Artist Spotlight turns the high beams on dedicated artists who are pointed towards success.

From solo singer-songwriter and bands to international ensembles – collectively these artists have toured with multi-platinum recording artists; won numerous awards; their music is featured in film & TV projects; their records included in
MTV catalogues and many other successes.

At Music Resource Group, we believe the future of music depends upon fresh voices and vision.

The Spotlight is On...

 

	Anna Yvette: 'Maybe' Anna Yvette is a true entertainer from NYC. Hardly your typical girly girl with an acoustic guitar, she is a trained musician who writes, produces and plays all her own music. Beating the life back into pop, one quarter note at a time with clever lyrics, thought provoking songs, catchy beats, and exhilarating live performances!
	Annie Minogue Band: 'Ordinary Life' Meet AMB! Their driving and energizing sound, which combines a gutsy rock attitude with great pop sensibility and a hint of the blues, is reminiscent of some of rock’s greatest female icons like Heart, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar while still exemplifying a unique and contemporary edge.
	Annie Sidley: 'Jealousy (M)' Annie Sidley, a Washington, D.C. based singer, songwriter and musician possesses a captivating and soulful pop sound that makes her an original creative force in today's music. As an artist, she is inspired by the R&B rhythms and melodies of old school soul as well as the sound of today's pop, funk and alternative music.
	Bernie Kenerson: 'Just You and Me' Bernie Kenerson is a producer, composer and arranger who plays many different electric wind instruments, saxophones, flutes, clarinets and keyboards. He began his professional career at age 16 and joined the U. S. Army at age 17 with fourteen years experience as an instrumentalist and arranger.
	Bill Champitto: 'You Know Me' Bill is an extraordinary singer, songwriter and pianist based in Boston whose music has been defined as Soulful, Funkified Jazz all fused with R&B. He started playing rock and blues on the Hammond B3 organ on his first working gig with a bar band playing the waterfront in Troy, New York. This 9 piece band covered everyone from Chicago to Earth, Wind and Fire, to the Ohio Players and jam bands like The Allman Brothers, Santana, Tower of Power and Traffic.
	Booker Lee & The County Fair: 'Flower On Your Grave'
	Brook: 'Fetch!' ”Brook's versatile and accomplished guitar playing runs a gamut from blues to jazz to folk. The playing and singing is by turns reflective, relaxing, and stirring," says Bill Dewey of Reclaiming Quarterly. Brook combines acoustic guitar journeys and vocals that reach for your heart and touch your soul.
	Carma: 'Track 02' Cliff has a unique sound and style that he incorporates into his music. Honing his recording skills with his then band "The Everyday People" and "2001". Later recorded with Ricky West, formerly with Kool and the Gang. Carmella has a degree in music education.
	Cheryl B. Engelhardt: '16 Walls' A few short years ago, Cheryl B. Engelhardt, armed with her biology degree from Cornell University, got a cool government job that found her SCUBA diving with research teams. But the minute she had an opportunity to compose music, the lifelong pianist—who was playing Beethoven at age three and began composing her own material at five—took off the gear and jumped into competitive waters of the music industry, first as a composer for websites, then as a jingle writer and music supervisor.
	D. Burton: 'Never Hurt You' The hottest new R&B/POP artist out of the Bay Area since the arrival of Keisha Cole on the scene, is Oakland's own D. Burton. Born and raised in Oakland Ca, D. Burton began singing at the age 3, and like many other performers before him, started perfecting his craft singing in the church. By the time D. was six he became one of their premiere vocalist.
	Dar!a Musk Trio: 'Maybe'
	Della Valle: 'Unplugged'
	Deni Bonet: 'Is This A Test?' Lilith Fair artist, singer/songwriter/violinist and TV show host, Deni Bonet, has recorded & performed with Cyndi Lauper, REM, Sarah McLachlan, Indigo Girls, Richard Thompson, Robyn Hitchcock and many others. Deni has a reputation for being one of the most entertaining and exciting players on the live scene and fronts an extremely dynamic band.
	Evoka: 'White Flag' Powered by a captivating live show and memorable music, EVOKA is emerging as one of the South's most promising new artists. Formed in the hills of Western North Carolina, EVOKA quickly gained recognition performing dates for the Warped Tour, as a finalist for the AMA Music Awards, as a featured band on XM Satellite Radio's RADAR Report, and through licensing deals with MTV, Subway and ESPN. Propelled by lead singer, Taylor Redding's gifted songwriting, the band is establishing itself as a frontrunner of the region's rock scene.
	The Girlfriend Season: 'Danger Baby' While most seasons only last four months, The Girlfriend Season (TGFS) is year round. Quickly capturing fans from across the country, TGFS is determined to make a dent in the increasingly repetitive "scene." With a sound unlike any, these six boys from Nevada will quickly be in your headphones and your hearts.
	Gokh-Bi System: 'Mama Africa (Live At Northfire)'
	The Guys: 'Unloaded' Who Likes To Party? Who wants to Dance?! What you are experiencing is an exciting explosion of new music.
	J. Blackwell: 'Like A Place I Haven't Seen'
	James Weaver: 'Leaving Behind' James Weaver is a Songwriter/Producer/Performer with more than 40 years of experience. He has won numerous awards and honors from several International Songwriting Competitions.
	Jed: 'Nothing'
	Jennings: 'Do or Die' To define Jennings and her new album, “Femtastic,” in a few words would be impossible. With the soothing sound of piano accompanied by a strong voice and an electronica edge, Jennings creates a sound all her own.
	Jeremy Nail and The Incidents: 'Afterdark'
	Jessie Kilguss: 'Americana' On the surface, Jessie Kilguss may seem somewhat unassuming. But when you look below the surface, what you encounter is a sharp, incisive mind, and a deep heart, as evidenced by her new album, “Exotic Bird,” an exquisitely charming and literate collection of songs that resonate powerfully both musically and emotionally.
	Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band: 'Fat Guy in a Hawaiian Shirt' Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band combine the tropical sounds of Caribbean rock, reggae, and calypso by pouring great original music along with songs similar to that of Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Sublime, Paul Simon, Kenny Chesney, and many more into a musical blender to create a strong concoction direct from the lower latitudes!
	Jordan E Spivack: 'Train Of Thought' Jordan E. Spivack is an award-winning composer/lyricist who lives in Nanuet, NY, where he is a full time private piano teacher. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Jordan started piano lessons at 5 years old after his parents discovered he had the gift of music composition. At 10 years old he studied piano and music theory at Cornell University. He was a member of the rock band The Creation for 4 years while in high school in Cortland, NY.
	Kevin Elliot and the Broken: 'Teleport' Kevin Elliot And The Broken launch their debut record “Damage Of This Day” with the single-worthy “Teleport” -- a song that looks to the future with a contagious, heartfelt approach. Setting the pace for the universally affable tune-cycle that unfolds, Elliot and his co-conspirators deliver what might be one of the most memorable recent modern rock records.
	KJ Denhert: 'Lucky 7'
	Lawrence Blatt: 'A Little More Sunshine' San Francisco's Lawrence Blatt delivers piercing, original compositions played on acoustic finger-style guitar. His unique sound stems from fusion of classical and modern performance techniques. Blatt's music unfolds in a variety of genres, including acoustic roots, folk/world, jazz and alternative sounds.
	lena: 'perfect day' Lena is a sexy Russian pianist with a sweet speaking voice, a low and scary singing voice, and a bio taken out of Hollywood spy movies. Yes, she has even been to jail on allegations of espionage. For real.
	Leon: 'Irreplaceable' Leon, one of the finest jazz guitarists and vocalists has again set the bar in style, creativity and raw talent. In this New Release, Leon revisits a few past Hits, "Saving All My Love","Side Show" and "The A Train". This new CD will amaze and delight you, as his many fans often write in the guest book, "His Soul Speaks" and we all benefit in so many ways.
	Matthew Pop: 'The Great Demise' From live-for-the-moment anthems of reckless youth to angst-filled tales of doomed late-night love, Matthew's songs have always had more twists and turns than a John Grisham spy novel. One moment, he's showing the sensitive inner man, backing his intimate lyrics with delicate acoustic guitar textures and then he Jeckyll and Hydes you with some close-the-shutters and lock-up-your-daughters rock and roll.
	Nicola: 'Anybody Out There' Billboard featured NYC Front-Woman, Songwriter, Vocalist, Guitarist, Dancer, Entertainer: Nicola can do it all. Called "The hardest working girl in show business" by many, Nicola grew up on the Lower East Side of NYC, attended Fiorello LaGuardia High School of the Arts, traveled to Nashville, South America and back before coming to rest in a role on Broadway for 2 years in "Les Miserables". Ready to make the scene, she quit Broadway to pursue her own original music project.
	The Parlotones: 'Overexposed' Kicked of their professional career in 2003 rising to the forefront of South African music by 2006 when they signed a European license deal on the back of their debut single beautiful being used in a Fujifilm commercial. Since then The Parlotones have become the biggest selling rock band in South Africa and have delivered over 200 shows in 2008 across SA, UK and Europe.
	Perfuma: 'It's Only Art'
	Rachel Sage: 'Wildflower' A soulful vocalist and innovative keyboardist, art-pop siren Rachael Sage has become one of the busiest touring artists in independent music, performing 150+ dates a year and sharing stages with Melissa Etheridge, Liz Phair, Ani DiFranco and Melissa Ferrick along the way.
	Ricky Valente: 'Shadow On The Wall Part II' Ricky Valente is a 26-year old singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist from Rhode Island who burst into the local scene at age 15. A child prodigy (Ricky taught himself to play by age 9), his love for music developed into an obsession. His constant need for change insures listeners a unique perspective from release to release and over the course of a record.
	The Rusty Wright Band: 'Nasty Reputation' The RWB sound is guitar-based and contemporary, with a sax section and soaring B3 adding tasty layers of texture. Add dual lead
	Scraping For Change: 'Heart Attack' Scraping For Change (also known as SFC) is a Bay Area based rock trio that makes their mark on every stage they set foot. SFC is known to have stellar live performances full of energy and crowd interaction.
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	Seanessy: 'Doin Too Much' Seanessy was born and raised in San Francisco, California. He lived most of his younger years with his father who was a successful musician at the time. Seanessy spent many hours in recording studios and traveled with his father for his live performances.
	taragirl: 'Love-Change-Everything' taragirl is a one-in-a-million artist with an overwhelming talent for making people listen to what she's got to say. Gifted with a remarkable, soul-drenched voice equally capable of demanding more respect from fellas (on songs like "Why Can't Cha") and delivering a consoling, heart-felt message about letting go of the past ("Stop Holdin On"), taragirl is not just another R&B singer.
	Tejas Singh: 'The Getaway' Born in India in 1984 and raised in the suburbs of Washington DC, Tejas Singh is singer/songwriter who currently lives and works in New York City. He drew influence early on from the jam band scene, at the time dominated by Phish, and from groups like the Dave Matthews Band and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals.