Friday, February 14, 2025

BOB MARLEY GUITARIST AL ANDERSON STOPS BY AND TALKS ABOUT HIS CONCERT ON SUGARSHACK YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND MUCH MORE!

An Unplugged Experience with The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson on the Sugarshack Music Channel

By Kurt Beyers


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Guitarist Al Anderson has recorded and toured with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and also performed with Bunny Wailer.


“That’s what makes us different from the tribute bands and imitators,” said Al.


Al and band performed an eight-song, Unplugged Concert for the Sugarshack Music Channel on YouTube - the improvisational acoustic version of the songs from legendary catalog, including newly recorded material from The Original Wailers feat. Al Anderson.


The band’s rendition of Bob Marley and The Wailers “Redemption Song,” is the first video to be released from the concert on the Sugarshack Music Channel.


“There is something special about “Redemption Song,’” Al said.


The version performed by The Original Wailers is more than seven minutes, beginning with almost a minute of solo guitar intro played by Al.


Then Chet Samuel’s powerful voice shines through the performance and the band’s five instruments lovingly render the music in their own unique way: Al Anderson, lead guitar and vocals; Chet Samuel, lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Omar Lopez, bass and vocals; Paapa Nyarkoh, drums; and Ras Klamps, keyboards and vocals.


The Original Wailers surprise the audience with the second song of the concert, that is a compilation of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds”, Peter Tosh’s “Legalize It” and Bunny Wailer’s “Rootsman Skanking”.


“It’s three iconic figures that we are saluting on that segment,” said Anderson.


The concert includes two original compositions from The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson. Those are “Song of the Divine” written by Al and Chet Samuel and “Empress Omega” written by Chet Samuel, the third and fourth songs in the set. “Song of the Divine” is on the concert video and also has its own official music video, shot in Bali.


The plan is to release one song a week, then release the video of the entire concert in April.


Al Anderson is mostly known as a lead guitarist for Bob Marley and the Wailers from 1973 to 1976 and again from 1978 to1981. His guitar solos and performances have been called some of the most memorable in reggae history. With Wayne Perkins, Al was one of the first to bring blues and rock guitar to Jamaican music that had a profound influence on reggae music around the world. Al Anderson recorded and toured with many artists throughout the years, including Carlos Santana and Lauryn Hill.


He formed The Original Wailers in 2006, inspired by the music of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The Original Wailers plays its own original compositions and music from the legendary creators of reggae.


The band’s debut album, Miracle, was nominated for Best Reggae Album in the 2012 Grammy Awards.


Al says that Bob’s last words to him were, “Be yourself, don’t copy me,” and that is the band’s goal — honor, but don’t imitate.


At the moment The Original Wailers are recording their new EP “Mirror Of Heaven”. Two singles “Song Of The Divine” and “Si To Me Lo Das” are available for streaming. 


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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

SEASON 27 "THE VOICE" SINGING SENSATION IRIS HERERRA STOPS BY AND TALKS ABOUT HER AMAZING BLIND AUDITION AND MORE!

 IRIS HERRERA STOPPED BY THE SHOW AND TALKED ABOUT HER BLIND AUDITION ON THIS SEASON (27) OF "THE VOICE" WHICH AIRED LAST WEEK ON NBC.


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They say that if you get knocked down in life, get up, brush yourself off, and try again. This is exactly what Iris Herrera did. Last season on "The Voice" she didn't get the result that she was hoping for when no chairs turned for her for her blind audition. She didn't let that deter her, so she went back home and she worked really hard, using the advice and tips that the judges gave to her.


Here comes season 27, and Iris is back. This time she came prepared, and like a well oiled machine she hit the ground running and stuck the landing. Iris sang "You Are My Sunshine" a classic song, but she slowed down the tempo and using the advice of the coached from last season, she made the song her own, which turned out to be a powerful and extremely impressive performance. 

This time she got 3 out of the 4 coaches to turn for her! John Legend, a legend in his own rights told her that her performance should have been a 4 chair turn. Adam Levine was the only coach who didn't turn. He later said that the reason he didn't turn was because he saw Kelsea Ballerini turn and figured at that point, he didn't have a shot at getting picked. 

Iris joined The Brad Cooney Podcast Show and talked about her experience. Have a listen and enjoy.

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Wednesday, February 05, 2025

SINGER SONGWRITER 'LEAH DIBUT' STOPS BY AND TALKS ABOUT HER SMASH NEW SINGLE "THANK YOU" AND MORE!

 



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South Florida-based singer-songwriter Leah Dibut begins 2025 with a powerful new chapter in her career, releasing her latest single, “Thank You.” Blending her signature mix of pop and R&B with raw emotion and storytelling, Dibut’s new track delivers an empowering message of resilience and self-love.


“‘Thank You’ came from a very personal place,” Leah shared. “I went through a moment in my life where I felt impacted by someone in a way that shook me, and I knew I needed to write this song for myself. That purpose really comes through in the lyrics.”


Leah Dibut’s voice, known for its velvety tone and soulful delivery, brings a dynamic range of emotions to “Thank You.” Reflecting on the creative process, she said, “One of my favorite elements of the song is how it feels. From the subtle storytelling of the first verse to how the intensity builds as the song progresses, it’s an elevation of emotion that I love.”


Creating the single wasn’t without its challenges. Leah worked closely with a trusted collaborator who understood her vision. “Finding the right words was tough,” she admitted. “You have so many feelings running through you, and it’s hard to put them into words. But having someone who’s been through similar experiences helped bring everything together.”


The music video for “Thank You” is a visual representation of Leah’s evolution as an artist. Working with her mother to conceptualize the visuals, Leah embraced a darker, edgier aesthetic. “We wanted to capture something different, something I hadn’t done before,” she explained. “It was about bringing out the edginess inside of me, and that’s reflected in everything—from the colors to the roaring ’20s-inspired hairstyle.”


Although Leah is rebranding as an independent artist after signing with Mr305 Records in 2023, her commitment to authenticity remains unwavering. She credits her time with the label for teaching her how to balance artistry with personal life, lessons she now applies to her independent career. “I learned so much during that time—about myself, being in the studio, and balancing being an artist with being a normal person. That was a major highlight in my career.”


When asked what she hopes listeners take from the single, Leah emphasized the importance of vulnerability and self-expression. “I want people to know that I’m just as human as they are. I get frustrated, I don’t always get along with people, and that’s okay. My message is that it’s cool to say whatever’s on your mind and to feel those emotions—that’s what makes us human.”


As she continues to evolve as an artist, Leah’s focus remains on building a strong connection with her audience. “I want to be their voice,” she said passionately. “Whatever they’re going through, I want them to know I’m here for them. I want a strong relationship with my listeners because we’re all in this together.”


Leah Dibut’s “Thank You” is more than just a song—it’s a declaration of empowerment and a reminder of the power of resilience. Available now on all major streaming platforms, Thank You marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Leah’s journey.


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Friday, January 31, 2025

SINGER / SONGWRITER "ECHASL" TALKS ABOUT HER NEW SINGLE ' I KNOW U KNOW ' AND HER UPCOMING ALBUM "LITTLE BLACK SHEEP" AND MORE!

East meets West in musical beauty in ECHASL and her debut song, “I Know U Know”


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By Kurt Beyers


“I Know U Know” is a wonderful listening experience simply for the rich, beautiful, agile voice of ECHASL, a young woman from China, and the music. 


The track is at once a debut for her, a tease for the album, Little Black Sheep, and an intro to her wonderfully exotic mix of musical cultures and instruments.


“I Know U Know” is also a protest song.


“It’s against all types of discrimination, like sexism and racism. It’s based on a real historical story,” she said. The story is about the first Chinese woman recorded as having landed in the United states.


“But she was tricked, and she was sold to a circus in the United States, and, just like all the other animals, she was a show there. People would pay 10 cents for a ticket to see this yellow-skinned girl. This is the story that inspired me to write this song.”


ECHASL lists her genre — as much as it can be categorized in a genre — as alternative pop, but it is much more than that. “I Know U Know” is a good example.


The song begins with a gu qin (goo-CHIN), an ancient Chinese stringed instrument, leading into Western double bass and a drum beat straight out of pop.


From there, the music flows into melodies that mix Chinese and Western culture in a way that defies characterization except as a delight to the ears. It has pop, electronic and alternative.


And then there is ECHASL’s wide-ranging voice and the vocal acrobatics she performs. Only eight songs from the 11 that will be on the full album have been released so far in the United States, but on those eight she takes her voice from a low contralto to a soaring soprano, and that’s just for starters.


She can put a growl into it, turn into a sexy, sultry R&B, or power it into a solid rock vibe. She can make is hard and she can make it playful, soft and whispery or soulful.


You get the feeling that if she wanted to sing country, she could take it to Oklahoma.


The music, her unique fusion of cultures and genres, is on display in a wide variety of styles and sounds in the eight tracks released so far.


Lyrically, “I Know U Know” renders the thoughts and emotions of a young Chinese girl sold into a circus in ECHASL’s poetic phrasing and imagery.


Her sense of drama is on full display in the video, which also fuses cultures in the settings and costumes.


“The song is about racism, so, I want to wear my culture, and combine it with the Western culture, just saying that no matter what skin color we are, what we are wearing, how we’re looking, we’re one.”


The title, “I Know U Know,” comes out of this sensibility.


“The title means I know you guys all know that we are all the same,” she said.


She is majoring in songwriting and musical theater performance at the Berklee College of Music. Now in her last semester, she was delayed in both school and music career by the COVID pandemic. She first came to the United States for school at age 13.


She began her career as an artist three years ago and started releasing her music in 2024. Her artist name, pronounced e-CHAY-sle, is an acronym for Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining. She writes her lyrics and guides her producer into the sounds she wants.


“I Know U Know” is a good example here, too.


“I really love making impossible things work,” she said, talking about how a double bass ended up next to a gu qin in a Chinese melody.


“I told my producer I want these two together. I think there’s gonna be chemistry, and he said, ‘No. Nobody does that. Nobody has ever done that before. What are you thinking?’ But see? It works.”


And it does. Beautifully. Intriguingly.


On another song, “Butterfly on Fire,” she wanted bagpipes. She told her producer that.


“I tell him I have to have the sound on the song, and then he just played around with it and made it work.”


With “U Know,” she is beginning to promote herself in the global music marketplace. She loves making music and loves performing, which is obvious in the videos and in her music.


“Some of my songs,” she said, “can be pretty dramatic.”


Of her protest, she says, “I don’t expect it to change the world, but at least I do something. As an artist, music is what I can do, and it’s the only thing I can do. So, I’m using my language to say something and stand up and speak up for some people who have been silent.”


This song was the first she released, in January 2024, but she wrote it in the middle of the process of creating her album.


“When I finished the song, I thought, ‘Okay, this is what I want to do, mixing Western and Eastern culture together.’ I feel like this song represents me.”


Whether you have to travel east or west to meet get into the midst of her fusion, the trip is worth it.


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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

"THE RECKLESS" STOPS IN AND TALKS ABOUT THEIR LATEST BANGER "WHO ARE YOU" PLUS MORE!!

The Reckless Drops New EP with Powerful Titular Track ‘Who Are You’

By: Nadia Sobehart


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The Reckless is excited to share their newest EP, Who Are You, after a string of singles over the past few years. The titular track “Who Are You” is a powerhouse debut of their evolved sound and welcomes listeners to a new era of The Reckless.


Since its debut, the band has undergone a complete sound evolution. The Reckless began during the pandemic as a one-man show by frontman Fritz Fayman. Joined by talented musicians who shared his vision, Fayman soon welcomed bassist Michael Kennedy, who would become a mainstay member. During this period, the band released one EP, The Get in a Fight EP, while trying to strike harmony with fleeting band members. Soon after, they encountered Riku Myllykoski, who joined the group on drums. Within months, John Kelly joined on guitar to complete the group.


“Our sound has become more advanced with our current crew,” shares Fritz Fayman. “Everyone is doing more to the song—it’s not just me writing everything. Everyone is doing their parts, which allows for a blending of our styles. There is a level of humility amongst all our band members. We’re each figuring out what we’re good at and combining influences and sounds to reach our potential and continued potential.” 


Now, The Reckless weaves the distinct interests and musical backgrounds of the four members to create the robust, authentic, and captivating sound found in their latest EP, Who Are You. 


The band is committed to releasing new music every 3-4 months to connect with their growing fanbase. “We started making singles for content and creating new music as we worked to nail down our sound as a group,” shares Fayman. “We were practicing for two hours twice a week to make sure we were the best band we could be at live shows.” Their effort has paid off, as demonstrated by captivated audiences during their powerhouse performances. 


Who Are You combines four unique songs into one memorable EP. The titular single, “Who Are You” opens the stage, followed by the rock anthem “Do it for Free,” the pop-punk banger “Home,” the reimagined throwback song “GO ON,” and the thoughtful finale “Remember Me.” Each song contributes a new layer of complexity to the group’s sound, which comes together with Fritz’s emotive singing from track to track.


The headline track, “Who Are You” began as a riff Fritz put together. “I brought it to the band and asked what they thought. The song turned out to be an example of the whole band working together. Riff, base line, drum bits… we each contributed our part.”


“The EP is a great example of how much we’ve grown,” adds Fayman. “There is such a difference between our first EP and the newer EP that demonstrates our ability to evolve.”


“Who Are You” was born from a casual exploratory session, during which Fritz Fayman developed a riff in drop d tuning—inspired by some of the more metal bands Fritz had recently been listening to—that was heavy yet simple. Playing around, he created a rough outline of the song and brought the band in to contribute their thoughts. 


“It brought out the vibe of a walkout song for a baseball pitcher,” explains Fayman. “It’s about to go down right now. That excitement from the feeling of watching your favorite player walking out.” The drumbeat was created using rim shots (outer edges of the drum), followed by a heavy bass sound. Then came the addition of a guitar riff. 


“As we played more, the song came together. Intro. Verse. Lyrics. We took inspiration from a post we made where we got our first kind of hate comment. We laughed because we’d made it with that first hate comment.” As Fayman explains, it’s not about the people writing hateful comments, rather about getting past negativity and writing a great song to counter what they were saying.


“It’s an angry, upbeat, powerful song,” he adds. “It’s a great example of everything The Reckless is capable of and does with its wide variety of dynamic shifts, hard-hitting moments, pauses, and impactful lyrics. I’m really proud of that song.”


At the end of the day, The Reckless wants listeners to know that it’s worth giving your passion a shot—and really trying your best. They’re excited to keep entertaining live audiences and giving music lovers a chance to unwind and feel free to express themselves. Listeners can look forward to more music from The Reckless in the coming months.


Make sure to stay connected to The Reckless on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

MIKEY'S IN THE MUSTANG STOPS IN AND TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW SONG "WE WERE GOLDEN" AND MORE FUTURE PLANS

Mikey’s In The Mustang & “We Were Golden” bring The California Sound into the 21st century 



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By Kurt Beyers


“We Were Golden,” written and recorded this year, is classic, as-good-as-it-gets 1960s California beach rock. It is many other things, also, including a yet-to-be golden oldie.


It is oldie gold alright, but melted down, re-refined and crafted into something brand new. Mike Mahoney, a California native, lived that time and, with his co-writer and producer David Blackburn, wrote it into the song. 


The track was released under Mike’s band name, Mikey’s In The Mustang. 


“I wanted to write a tribute song to Brian Wilson for all the inspiration gave us,” he said. “Not so much the cars and the surf songs but for the romanticism of being young – the true ‘California Sound.’”


But that wasn’t actually the start. Back in the day, before the Army, before he went to Vietnam, he played in a group and wrote songs. Fifty-five years later, age 75, after success as an entrepreneur and real estate developer, he returned to his music. 


“Some of my family and an old friend suggested to me that I record some of the songs I wrote back then. I never got to record them, and it was a lifelong dream to go into the studio and see what could happen. So, that is what led to the release of my album On The Road.” 


It was to be a vanity album, one and done.


“But then, I thought as a final project I would write a tribute song to Brian. His music has been a soundtrack for my life.” 


For youngsters, that would be Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, back when rock was not yet even a teenager. 


“It was several months of us reworking it and trying to make it tell a story, to make sense. My concept was to do it in a sort of ‘Good Vibrations’ fashion, with three movements.”


First movement, the place — told in surf, sand and highway rock:


We were golden, in endless summer sand

We were golden, we thought we had it planned

Sunset Strip’s alive at night, the Byrds are on the stage

Springfield’s in the canyon — man, they’re all the rage


Second movement, the soft, slow, romantic middle — nighttime on the beach:


On that summer night, with your tender touch and kiss

I am falling in love…with you.


Finally, “the reprise,” he calls it — the music back on the road, barreling down the highway, but this time the vibe is the time, the era:


Can’t we just stay free and young, playing our guitars?

’Cuz at the battle of the bands tonight, we’re taking off for Mars


The YouTube video tells the story visually. 


The tribute extends to the instrumentation. He wanted ’60s-period instruments to produce ’60s-period sound.


“One of the problems nowadays is it’s recorded digitally, and digital doesn’t let you get some of the sounds that you could get if you were doing it reel-to-reel like in 1967. So, what we used were all vintage instruments.”


Working with David as arranger and musician as well as co-writer and producer, the song became a reality. 

“I’m the lyricist and the concept guy who started this project, but I decided not to sing on it because it wasn’t going to come out the way I wanted.” 


What he wanted was authenticity, which is why he recruited as vocalists the Croome brothers, Patch and Liam, from their band, Daring Greatly.


“I wanted younger voices who are brothers to get the harmony that only siblings can do, like the Wilson brothers did back then,” said Mike. 


He said that people who previewed the song told him it sounded like a “1967 hit that never got released.”


“That encouraged us to create a video and a Netflix-series type script, and that led to a soundtrack album to go along with the script.” 


“We Were Golden” has evolved from tribute song to story to a full-blown project involving not only music but television — a streaming series or movie telling the story of “a group of college kids in 1967 who also were in a band,” to quote the elevator pitch for the script.




The key parts of the story are the band members, the innocence of their lives in Orange County in the ’60s, and the effect of the Vietnam War on them and their generation. The storyline moves to 2017 when the band reunites for “one of the concerts that they never got to do — a true homecoming.” 


A Mikey’s In The Mustang concert will be filmed this spring.


Mikey’s In The Mustang is on a roll. They are not trying to turn back some cosmic clock. They are bringing something precious from that time into this one.


Ride with them and connect to Mikey’s In The Mustang on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.

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Monday, December 30, 2024

INTERNATIONAL R&B ARTIST WILL PRESTON TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW SINGLE "MERRY GO ROUND" PLUS MUCH MORE!

Will Preston Highlights the Complexity of Love in His Latest Pop- and R&B-Infused Ballad

By: Nadia Sobehart


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International R&B artist Will Preston invites listeners to explore a deeper facet of love in his latest single, “Merry Go Round.” With 20 years of singing and performing under his belt, Will welcomes fans all over the world to a new chapter of his career.


2024 is the year of Will Preston. From launching his first clothing label, My Best Interest Apparel, to releasing his new single, Will has taken personal setbacks as an opportunity to work even harder this year. At the beginning of 2024, Will unexpectedly lost his father, who was a devoted supporter of Will’s career. “It was ammunition to keep me going. My father would’ve been proud of what I’ve accomplished this year,” shares Will Preston. Now, approaching the tail-end of 2024, Will is excited to share his latest release, the single “Merry Go Round.”


“Merry Go Round” is an introspective look at the darker side of love, the push and pull of wanting someone you know isn’t good for you. Instead of walking away, the narrator (through the voice of Will) explores the complexity of wanting to move on while also wanting to stay on the ride that is love. 


It’s a tune to which many can relate. Few are lucky enough to never know the pain of holding on to a relationship that has long been dead and only hope is left to keep it alive. Then there’s the rest of us, who hang to Will Preston’s every lyric in mutual understanding.


“Merry Go Round” opens with dreamy, upbeat vibes, slowly introducing Will Preston’s smooth vocals into the mix. His voice carries emotion and depth that add a layer to the story. Combining his signature smooth R&B vocals with a pop twist, Will Preston breathes new life into the single, showcasing his vocal strength and versatility. By infusing his signature ballad style with a tinge of pop, Will is able to speak to wider audiences with his latest single.


Since the release of his last single, Will Preston has taken time to reflect and write. “Coming through the end of COVID, there was a lot of downtime in the music industry. This created the perfect opportunity to dig deeper into concepts and topics. I wanted to explore love from the standpoint of a toxic love situation. It’s a different side of love we don’t often think about, and taking a break from performing during COVID gave me a chance to ponder deeply into the notion. There are so many facets of love to explore,” explains Will.


As for his clothing line, Will Preston is excited to embark on a new creative journey. “I know music, but fashion is a different world for me. You can try to apply the same formulas, but it’s different. Yet, like my music, I strive to make something high quality that I would be proud to wear. I translate the same energy of making music to my clothing line.”


Much like making music, Will finds that he can convert a vision or sound into a finished product in his fashion venture. “It’s a different way of seeing the world through a creative lens. You just can’t put words to it,” he adds.


Next year, we can look forward to Will Preston commencing a new chapter. Not only will he be releasing his new album (before his birthday in April), but he will also be focusing on live performances and engaging with fans on tour.


Make sure to stay connected to Will Preston on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.

http://www.willpreston.com/

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https://twitter.com/thewillpreston?lang=en

YouTube: thewillpreston

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@thewillpreston INSTAGRAM

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BOB MARLEY GUITARIST AL ANDERSON STOPS BY AND TALKS ABOUT HIS CONCERT ON SUGARSHACK YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND MUCH MORE!

An Unplugged Experience with The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson on the Sugarshack Music Channel By Kurt Beyers LISTEN TO THE PODCAST...