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His piano melodies have been described as a blending of classical, jazz and rock influences with a touch of soul. Listen as you are transported to another time and place." Scott Jeffries

Van Devender's music is sometimes best described as 'George Winston meets Elton John.' His solo performances often take an improvisational journey sending the listener through a timeless wave of inspired spontaneous melody never before heard. It is these moments of spontaneous inspiration that have delighted audiences as they witness his music's continuous evolution.

Website: JavaMusiK
Download MP3: "Synyrgyze!"
Buy CD: Bending Chords

Similar Artists: Jim Brickman, David Lanz, Keith Jarrett

Mann has never been one to make too much of her musical influences, but here she proudly wears them on her sleeve: The Band, Elton John’s Tumbleweed Connection, Rod Stewart’s Every Picture Tells a Story and, oddly enough, Mott the Hoople. "Actually, when the guys and I were recording, I described the sound as Mott the Hoople meets alt-country. And not that I listened to Mott the Hoople so much, I just have a very specific memory of being invited to go to a Mott the Hoople concert but I had to go to a family reunion. So it all kind of ties into it, you know, the groovy rock concert that I never got to go to."

Website: Aimee Mann
Download MP3: "She Really Wants You - Live at Largo (Exclusive)"
Buy CD: The Forgotten Arm

Similar Artists: The Band, Elton John, Rod Stewart

Emerald Rose is ever a favorite of mine. They play Celtic American Folk Rock, plus a bit more. Out of Atlanta, Georgia, they have deep Celtic roots and a love for the "roots music" -- but they take a somewhat rock-and-pop-influenced angle to it.

They play mostly originals with vocals, guitar, pennywhistle, Uilleann pipes, bass, and world percussion. Many of our themes draw from Celtic myth and legend. They're a favorite amon at sci-fi/fantasy cons like Dragon*Con (where they were just confirmed for this year) as well as events like the upcoming "Return of the King" Oscars party in Hollywood (sponsored by theonering.net).

"Castle of Arianrhod" was a favorite on the late MP3.com. It is a journey through Welsh mythology. Arianrhod is queen of illumination.

Website: Emerald Rose
Download MP3: "Castle of Arianrhod"
Buy CD: Bending Tradition

Similar Artists: Jethro Tull, The Bothy Band, Tannahill Weavers, The Chieftains, Silly Wizard, Moody Blues, Led Zeppelin

Known for his dark humor, Voltaire temporarily hangs up his horns on Then And Again, nine gorgeous songs of love lost where no one gets beheaded! This is the album that turns your parents into Voltaire fans! Serious, heartfelt and mature, Voltaire shows his versatility as an artist.

Fatherhood has given Voltaire a greater breadth of subject matter as is seen on the more recent tracks ("Crusade"- a poignant anti-war message from a father to his son, "Goodnight Demonslayer" - a spooky lullaby that warns a child about humanity and "Born Bad"- a death-row inmate's pleas to see his mother again.)

This is the disc that will turn your parents into Voltaire fans! Lend it to them and see, just don't expect to get it back.

Now and again Voltaire writes songs that don't involve beheadings, necrophilia or seeking revenge on ex-lovers. Though best known for his dark humor, Voltaire temporarily hangs up his horns on Then And Again and demonstrates his versatility and tremendous staying power as an artist with a collection of songs that is serious, heartfelt and mature,

Fill the tub, light some candles, sit back and enjoy.

Website: Voltaire
Download MP3: "Goodnight Demonslayer"
Buy CD: Then And Again

Similar Artists: The Cure, Oingo Boingo, Weird Al, Deady the Terrible Teddy, Cthulu

Daniel Martina begins studying music theory and folk guitar with a local teacher when he was nine.Then he studies in Rosario (Argentina) at the UNR School of Music (Nacional University of Rosario)and with Santiago G. Castelli, teacher of harmony and jazz improvisation.Later in Buenos Aires with the jazz guitarist and composer Armando Alonso (Dino Saluzzi´s guitarist).Furthermore, he's self-taught himself with the Berklee College of Music method (written by W. Leavitt)and he's followed several workshops held by the G.I.T. (M.I. in L.A.).

Website: Daniel Martina
Download MP3: "Geriba"
Buy CD: Tute

Similar Artists: Pat Metheny, Chuck Wayne, George Benson, Scott Henderson, Jim Hall, Robben Ford