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Tony Adamo's New Strokeland Release

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Tony Adamo’s New Strokeland Records Release
Fred E. Harris, Los Angeles, CA

The soul funk artistry of Strokeland recording artist Tony Adamo is about to hit the radio airwaves in the form of a previous hit song written by Tower of Power (TOP) co-founders Stephen “Doc” Kupka and Emilio Castillo. TOP members, Doc Kupka, Tom Politzer and returning member Mic Gillette add their funky horns to this cover song, another funk pop hit to be.

In keepin’ his ear to the street, guitarist/producer Jerry Stucker added R&B/Soul -legend drummer, James Gadson (Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones),The funked-out organist Neil Larson (Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Whitney Houston), and the soulful playing of Reggie McBride on bass (Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb’Mo’).

Jim Santella of L.A. JAZZ SCENE MAGAZINE digs Adamo’s strong original style and says, “He sings with the bold character of a man who knows how to entertain, recalling pop singers Tom Jones, David Clayton-Thomas and Brook Benton, as well as jazz singers Al Jarreau and Mark Murphy.” With Tony Adamo’s smooth funk vocals, the triple threat of TOP horns and the rhythm section applying pressure to the groove, this song will be the sound of the summer.

HornDrivenRadio.com will be the first U.S. radio station to break this new MP3, “This Time it’s Real.”

Yes that’s right, we will be running this first. We will make an announcement when this song will hit the rotation.

For more information on Tony Adamo, please visit Tony at his myspace page.

Roger Smith News

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Roger Smith (Tower of Power Keyboards) has a number of solo concerts this year. The first is this weekend June 27th.

From Roger Smith:

June 27th Gig

This weekend June 27th 2009 Roger Smith will be performing at the The 16th Annual Meadowview Jazz and Cultural Festival. The festival is being held at Cosumnes River College Stadium, Bruceville Road & Cosumnes River College Blvd. in Sacramento CA.

Artists On The Bill Are:
Norman Brown
Patti Austin
Eric Darius
Roger Smith
Cynthia Douglas
Capital City Band
Sacred Fire
The Messengers

Gates open at 1:00 PM with the show starting at 2:00. Cost: Advanced Ticket Admission $10 / At the Gate $15 / Children 12 and under Free / Parking $3

Roger Smith’s Band is:
Roger Smith-Keyboards
Curtis Ohlson-Bass
Brian Collier-Drums
Ray Raymond-Guitar
Jeff Tamalier-Guitar
Eric Daniels-Keyboard
Lajon Walker-Vocals

For more info about this concert go to:http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/recreation/single.cfm?eventid=2918

Check Roger out on Myspace or at Jazz Rosco

Sage Celebrates 40 Years

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This August will mark the 40th anniversary of “Sage”. Hailing from the South Bay, (San Francisco Bay Area) Sage began as a four man band in 1969. Two original members Frank and Russ Anzalone, are still with the band. By 1971, they had become a horn band adding a trumpet and trombone player (also brothers who are still with the band). Eventually, becoming an eight piece band in the 1970’s, remaining that way right up until today, they play in and around the Bay Area, at both Public and Corporate gigs.

Sage is currently working on their next CD (which is due to be out in the summer of 2010). However, they have decided to “pre-release” 3 songs this August as a Commemorative 40th Anniversary edition CD. Sage will be selling these CD’s at all of their August concerts, and will be donating 100% of the sales to local children’s music programs. The songs on this CD are all original, and will included guest artist Andy Winer (from the American Idols Band), Mic Gillette (former and soon to be current member of Tower of Power), Tom E. Politzer (Tower of Power), and perhaps a surprise house call from “The Funky Doctor”. These three songs may also be available on the Internet, those detail will be made available at a later date.

You can often find Sage’s music in our rotation, as they have been great contributor to our station. Once released, you will be able to hear these new songs on HornDrivenRadio.com. To commemorate Sage’s 40th we will be featuring them in our rotation in a few weeks, with a number of songs from their various CD’s. That announcement will be made at a later date as well.

Sage, is currently one of the many bands that can be found on Strokeland Records. You can purchase their CD’s at Strokeland, CDbaby, or Itunes.

For more information on Sage you can find them at http://www.sagemusic.com/.

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