The Black Market Merchants - Volume 1

When I heard The Black Market Merchants debut self-titled EP back in '13 I was hooked big time on this experimental blues bending band. I asked when we could expect more, but they we're in the middle of a regroup and shuffle and didn't know what the future would hold. Well, the future is here and since the album is titled Volume 1 my hope is we can expect more.
Founder Nick Jenkins (Guitars, additional vocals) added an amazing new vocalist, Savannah Sturgeon whose vocals are haunting and powerful who unfortunately, is retiring from the band to pursue her career, Jonah Bobo (Additional guitars) fills the spaces brilliantly while Ralgy Cepeda (Bass, additional vocals) and Andres Valbuena (Drums, percussion) add the brooding beats. Miles Blue Spruce on Saxophone, keyboards brings a jazzy improvisational sound into the mix. It was definitely worth the wait as Volume 1 fulfills the vision that was hinted at on the debut.

Canajoharie Church Retreat: Volume 1

In 2010, Eric Stroud, shark enthusiast, bought a church in the small town of Canajoharie, NY in order to take advantage of the immaculate organ that it houses. In the summer of 2011, he opened its doors for a weekend to let 13 bands stay, play and record.
Bands, Brick Mower, Etiquette, Gypsy Wig, Hides a Well,  Keith Kenny, Les Trois Chaud, Melissa and Paul, Patrick Llewellyn, Please Exist, The Painters, Young American Artists.
The story of that weekend and the people involved is now completed and posted for veiwing.
Download free full Bandcamp sets here:
Bedside Mannor Collective

Don't miss this - Brothers Volume 1

On July 4th Brothers will release on digital/vinyl thier debut full length Volume 1, if your reading this and act quickly John Varvatos is giving away a special pre-release download in exchange for an addy. 10 harmony-soaked, classic rock and roll, country, bluesy, groovey, gospelly, boot-stompin, hand-clappin, soul-saving, whiskey-guzzlin tracks about the rocky road to redemption and the dirty pitstops along the way.

"Though not all members of Brothers are actually related, the Brooklyn-based band is nonetheless carrying on a rock ‘n’ roll fraternal tradition. Old school rockers who look like Motorhead and sound like The Allman Brothers riding motorcycles, these guys basks in their hard edge sound, stylized with leather, cigarettes, tattoos and fishnet-clad ladies nearby." -Devon Antonetti, The Deli

"The first thing that’s awesome about Brothers is immediately evident when you see them live — they wear matching leather jackets with a growling tiger emblazoned across the back, reading “BROTHERS NEW YORK CITY.” Appearances aren’t everything, but this band lives up to their badass first impression the moment they start singing. A brand of stomp-heavy, scuzzy, rough and tumble southern rock that there should always be more of, Brothers have no holds barred as they clap and growl their way through their first single, “Real Long Way To Go.” The vocals are none too polished, but isn’t that kind of the point? This is seriously loud, whiskey-soaked, blues-laden rock ‘n’ roll, and I couldn’t be happier about it." - Indie Shuffle

  

"Brothers play Rock'n'Roll drenched in southern twang (and probably also Jack Daniels). The band is currently putting the final touches on their debut full length, but if you are in the mood for an unpretentious and in your face rock party, don't wait any longer and check them out live" - The Deli Mag

  

"A splendid soul-stomping garage-door denting four-piece" - Hamish Robertson, The Delta Brilliant, VF.com

"These guys sound exceptionally handsome" - Josh Eells, Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone

"They call them Brothers. They're modern savages. Real sonic searchers. What're they searching for? The ride! The ultimate ride." - David Swanson, Deputy Editor, MAXIM

BROTHERS are:

Billy Sorrentino (lead vocals, guitar)

Damon Boelte (lead guitar, vocals)

Dylan Boelte (bass, vocals)

Mike O’Rourke (drums)

Blaine O'Brien (vocals, harp, percussion)

Drew Blood (keyboards, vocals)