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For the Love of Zydeco, Zydeco Twins Strike the Right Chords with The release of their Album

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

‘The Road 2 Zydeco Extravaganza’ is close to the artists’ roots, from the depths of Louisiana where ‘Crawfish have souls, and the alligator sings the blues’

Mallet, Louisiana— April 7th, 2023 – Double Trouble Zydeco- a talented duo consisting of the stunning identical twins Benjamin and Bervick Guillory is back with their striking album titled, ‘The Road 2 Zydeco Extravaganza.’ Inspired by his love for zydeco, Benjamin began his musical escapades, walking in the halls of his high school carrying his accordion. He remembers his friendss making fun of him but would always reply saying- “I’m going to have my own band one day you just watch and see.”

True to his word, Benjamin’s dreams transpired into a reality. While Zydeco has changed with lots of variety and flavor, the artist taught his twin brother Bervick (who was not sure at first yet also had a true love for zydeco) how to play the accordion the birth of Double Trouble Zydeco.

Double Trouble Zydeco debut album “The Road To Zydeco Extravagaza” released on Memorial Day Weekend with over 3,000 copies sold. This incredible feat was achieved despite having no digital outlets and no major streaming online. Dedicated to the icon Buckwheat Zydeco, the album’s digital release is slated for March 7th, 2023.

Influenced and taught the essentials of the craft by the artistic powerhouse Lil Jeff Boutte, the twins continue to cherish their learning and continue his message. Touching fans around the world with their debut at The Zydeco Extravaganza, the artists recall being backstage and running into Buckwheat Zydeco, who reassured them that they did a great job and advised him to always stay true to their roots, true to themselves, and to always put God first.

Visit Double Trouble Zydeco’s official website to check out/download/buy their new music, follow the artists on social media and contact them for interviews, reviews, and/or collaboration opportunities through: doubletroublezydeco7@gmail.com and guilloryb7557@gmail.com.

About

The Double Trouble Zydeco twins were born in 1991 and raised in Mallet, Louisiana in the heart of Zydeco Country. The twins, Benjamin and Bervick Guillory, were both immersed in Creole culture and lifestyle by their father and grandparents. As teenagers, they learned their maternal grandmother Mary Ann Carrier was related to the great Roy Carrier, Dikki du, and Grammy Award winner Chubby Carrier- realizing that they have Zydeco running through their veins!

As young boys, they attended trail rides and were fascinated with the live sounds of Zydeco. In fact, they would sneak into every club that would allow them, just so they could watch and listen to live Zydeco music. At the age of 13, Benjamin knew he had to learn to play the accordion and asked his mother to buy him one for Christmas. At times their mother struggled to make ends meet for her children, and when Benjamin finally had his very own accordion he knew it was the beginning of something great.

Today, the twins continue to enthrall and inspire audiences with their collective prowess. Being a advocate for autism and helping others while conjuring one of the highest energy shows to date in Zydeco, Benjamin and Bervick, with their unparalleled skills and joint talents have become a truly dynamic duo. And the best is yet to come!

Contact

Double Trouble Zydeco
Name: Double Trouble Zydeco
Address: P.O. Box 1741, Brandon, Mississippi
Email: doubletroublezydeco7@gmail.com
Phone: 3379459452

Links

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/100063979332162/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@doubletroublezydecoofficial777

Inspiring Hope and Change through Uplifting Rhythms and Lyricism: The Profitz Mesmerize Listeners with New Release

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

With their soul-stirring track, “Turn It Around”, The Profitz presents listeners a hopeful and encouraging outlook towards life, permeating hearts and minds

Toronto, Ontario, Canada — March 21st, 2022- The Profitz are a collective of talented and seasoned artists, singers, and songwriters who are driven to inspire and magnetize listeners with their positivity and optimism. The talented band members hope to create a meaningful impact with their musical compositions, healing souls, and weaving connections with the power of music.

Traversing a rich and diverse mix of genres, The Profitz stands out amidst other rising acts, as a band that is more than just music- it is an emblem of change and upliftment making strides within the industry at a great pace.

The Profitz newest stand-out act is their soulful new release, “Turn It Around”- a promising track to enliven and inspirit listeners of their music. The refreshing new track is a breath of newness and is slated for release on March 21st, 2022.

“Turn It Around” represents an assuring and hopeful plea to humanity, enshrining listeners to put aside their differences and turn the course of their lives and pathways around- just armed by a sense of reassurance, confidence, and trust in one’s own self.

The new single follows up on the artist’s stunning discography, which includes tracks such as “Enough for Everyone”, “The World Has Changed”, and “The Days Go By”- all meant to be beacons of enlightenment, but most importantly, sources of relatability and comfort.

The new release was co-produced and features on guitar, legendary producer Stuart Epps. Listeners of the group’s music are bound to experience a sense of inspiration and upliftment, all while internalizing that whatever obstacle in life tries to bring you down, you can communicate and ‘Turn It Around!’

Needless to say, it was difficult for the artists to assemble everyone due to busy schedules. However, over the course of several years the group managed to get this recording completed and are now ready to share it with the world.

Stream The Profitz’ newest release, “Turn It Around” and follow the artists on social media for updates on new tracks. For interviews, reviews, and/or collaborations, feel free to reach out through email.

About

The Profitz are a group of talented and promising singers and artists who are driven to make an impact in people’s lives, simply by following their own passion and interests. The Profitz began when musician Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz) put out calls to longtime musical friends, after much encouragement from Michael Fonfara to get in the studio and record some of his songs.

Fitz decided to collaborate with his longtime friends and fellow musicians, namely guitarist Steve Grisbrook and bass player Omar Tunnoch. Together, the artists agreed to work with each other and The PROFITZ were born. Collectively these multi-award-winning Canadian musicians have worked with some amazing talent over their careers. Big Joe Turner, Etta James, Lou Reed, Foreigner, Electric Flag, Billy Ray Cyrus, Fathead, Paul Butterfield, Downchild Blues Band, James Cotton, Dan Aykroyd, Paul Shaffer, Colin James is just some of the distinguished names that The Profitz have recorded or performed with.

Contact

The Profitz
Name: The Profitz
Address: 3051 McNaughton Ave., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Email: profitzmusic17@gmail.com

Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprofitz
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRc4GTz33xrpHNIYJRsiLGg

Music for a Cause, HP & His Hot Take Out Band Are Back with a New Album, Better Than Ever

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Join HP & His Hot Take Out Band on their musical journey to provide healing and hope for people affected by COVID 19. The Band is joining hands with the One Square Mile Community Project to make music a source of healing and hope to those struggling around the world.

Stockton, New Jersey – May 4th, 2021 – HP & His Hot Take Out Band is the talk of the town. Speaking to Jersey Beat Magazine, Phil Rainone said, “They are a band that has to be heard to be seen and seen to be heard.” His statement itself describes how exclusive and committed the Band is towards their music. Making noticeable music in the Americana, Blues, Cajun Zydeco, and roots genre, HP & His Hot Take Out Band loves making music and commit to their work with a passion.

HP & His Hot Take Out Band are unique because they make covers and originals that are equally as good as the covers they interpret. Some of their most upbeat originals include “Zydeco Mama,” “ Back In The Woods,” “Every Time I Turn Around,” and “Baby Baby.” The Band believes in making unique music that stands out and speaks for itself. The Band’s accordionist Bruce Gassman was honored as the best accordionist of the year by the committee of the World Music Awards.

One Square Mile Community Music Project is a Not-For-Profit organization whose mission is to make music a source of healing and hope. The organization has joined hands with the HP & His Hot Take Out Band and is releasing a new CD titled “Keyport Live.” The organization will be donating the net proceeds from the sales of this CD to the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, which was established for the residents of New Jersey who have been impacted by COVID-19 , and to the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation that works to preserve and promote jazz, blues, and other forms of music in New Jersey.

The Keyport summer concert series was recorded down the shore, live on June 29th, 2017. The photography on the CD was done by Howard’s son Sam.

Join the Band on their musical journey to provide healing and hope for people affected by COVID 19 by visiting https://onesquaremilecommunitymusicproject.com or https://hottakeoutband.com and pick up your copy of Keyport Live!

About

HOWARD PARKER
Howard Parker is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Howard has performed over the years in NYC at CBGB’s, Kenny’s Castaways, Manny’s Carwash, The Bottom Line, Terra Blues, and The Bitter End. He performed in The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival, The Takoma Park 30th Annual Folk Festival “Live CD”, The Wonder Bar, Beach Bar, Trinity & The Pope, Jon & Peters (NHPA), and many more.

STEVE “O” NELSON
Steve Nelson is the person who came up with the idea of the “Percussion Board.” Steve has been well established in the music world and has played with renowned names in the industry such as The Neville Brothers, Radiators, Phish, Zachary Richard, to name a few. He is a brilliant songwriter and can work his magic around his listeners with his magical and commendable music skills.

BRUCE GASSMAN
Bruce was the youngest member of The Accordion Symphony Society of NY at fifteen; He performed with Charles Magnante at the New York World’s Fair.

Bruce has the honor of being the first-ever accordionist to perform with the ever known “Holiday Express,” who are a group of hundred musicians and one thousand five hundred volunteers who perform from Thanksgiving till Christmas, making their performance a gift to those who are less fortunate.

Bruce was a guest performer at a charity concert called “The Restore The Shore” benefit concert, which was based on the official charity formed by New Jersey’s Governor Chris Christie to help the needy in the state.
In 2013 Bruce joined HP & His Hot Take-out Band and brought the colors of music in the Band.

BOBBY BOYD
Bobby is known as The Pocket Man. He joined HP & His Hot Take Out Band in 2016.

Contact :

Name: Howard Parker
Email: howardparker4@comcast.net

Links :

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz4o7_LlJws&feature=youtu.be
Website: https://hottakeoutband.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/37yFFFdxyNXu8gPb6UdPZy?highlight=spotify:track:3UN689iFiOxHBiFACYPaV9

Artist Interview: Libertalia!

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Tell us about yourself and your music

Libertalia writes, records and performs modern American dance music with significant elements of Jazz, Rock, Reggae and WorldBeat. All of our material is original which I write, arrange and produce with my confidante and associate producer vocalist/dancer/actress/fashion designer Joni Margaux. Bill Davidow is our recording, mixing and mastering engineer and we have recorded all of our tracks at Virlouise in Anaheim, California. I play the guitar, bass and keyboard parts. We use various friends on drums and horns. Joni and I do the singing. We do not use Auto-Tune or any other pitch correcting hardware or software.

Our initial project is a three CD trilogy. “Where Liberty Dwells” will feature material from our Funk/Rock/Fusion side; “Soiree at the Café Creole” from our Jazz/Blues/R&B side; and “A Rising Tide” from our Reggae and WorldBeat side. A little more than half of the trilogy is recorded, in the can, so to speak… about a quarter is in production and about a quarter is yet to be written.

Even though we are splitting up the repertoire into three basic subgenres, mostly for marketing reasons, there is continuity to the production. There is a Libertalia sound. Our music always features a strong bass line with a deep groove obvious from the first measure. We employ a horn section and/or Gospel-like backup vocals on many tunes. We have a number of tracks with guitar solos but I don’t take a solo on every tune.

Conceptually, we do, of course, promote the idea of a libertarian microstate in more or less the same mold as Monaco, San Marino, Andorra and Liberland but we don’t get too heavy handed with the lyrics. We are very serious about our music and our mission but we try to interject some humor into the material and not take ourselves too seriously.

Talk to us more about your latest release

Our latest release comes from our Jazz/Blues/R&B side and is called “Lil Jubie”. It has a bit of a retro feel in that it is built over a nearly unison bass and guitar line much like Peter Gunn, Pretty Woman or Day Tripper. There is a heavy horn line and counter melody which doesn’t come in until after the second verse/chorus but once it does, establishes a theme which we reprise at the vamp. We have a very funky organ breakdown following the horn “solo” which further takes the piece into a place where you almost have to envision a chase sequence from a Quentin Tarantino movie.

Lyrically, “Lil Jubie” is about an actual person, a great R&B singer and friend with whom I have worked with off and on for many years. It’s not really a love song per se – more of a tribute – but the descriptive portion of the lyrics is accurate. She’s a very unconventional girl and yes, she has heard the song and she does like it. The promotional art work is taken from a photo session that was shot ages ago, so again, retro.

What inspired you to write this release?

Lil Jubie doesn’t actually go by Lil Jubie but I heard someone call her that and I immediately thought, “That is a great name for a tune”. I had the guitar/bass line floating around in my head for some time and felt like it might be a good fit.

Any plans to release a video?

Joni and I are both fans of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and classic films in general and we both understand that our music is going nowhere without video. Like it or not, that is just the way it works now. So, yes, we are definitely going to produce videos for every single one of our tunes.

You can imagine the fun we could have with a retro tune like Lil Jubie but, for now, our strategy is to stay focused on our recording process and complete our three CD trilogy before undertaking the challenge of developing a cinematic process to complement our recording process.

Any plans to hit the road?

Yes, we are very much looking forward to performing our material live; however, again, we are staying focused on completing our three CD trilogy (which will give us over two hours of live original material) before putting together the live act.

As an indie artist, how do you brand yourself and your music to stand out from the rest of the artists out there?

Our website sums up our mission like this…

“In this crazy, mixed-up world where the alleged Land of the Free has the highest incarceration rate of any country, the inhabitants of Prison Planet cry out for some small corner of the earth where health, wealth and happiness might be pursued unburdened by the Dictates of Oligarchs or the Tyranny of the Masses.

“That land, that dream, that nation, we call… Libertalia!”

Writing for Neu Futur, Allene Lewis responds with this…

“Most original bands, content to merely find an audience for their material, would be ecstatic to launch an artistic movement. Libertalia seeks to go way beyond that. Their objective is to give musical voice to a movement to create an entirely new nation-state. They’re not looking for fans. They’re looking for freedom fighters. Have they completely lost their minds? Maybe. Maybe not.”

We’ve only been on facebook since January but already we have over 15,000 fans and over 20,000 Twitter followers. We have over 1.5 million SoundCloud plays. Still we don’t look for any real traction until we start putting our music to video.

Who have you been listening to lately?

I intentionally do not listen to much so-called popular music. I don’t want to be influenced by mediocrity. Instead, I program my subconscious with the best of Dave Grusin, David Sanborn, Henry Mancini, Joe Zawinul, Bernard Herrmann, Tchaikovsky, and so on, so that when I open my subconscious up to allow musical ideas to flow, I get great quality ideas. Garbage in = garbage out, right? Well, the corollary to that is: Quality in = quality out.

Tell us about your passions

What else is happening next in your world?

Thanks for an awesome interview, Randell!

Connect with Libertalia!

Website: http://libertalia.band
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Libertalia.Band
Twitter: https://twitter.com/libertalia_band

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/randellyoung

Artist Interview: Michelle Nader/Dream Music

Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Tell us about yourself and your music

Besides playing clarinet in my gradeschool band, I really didn’t do anything with my music. I always loved to sing my heart out though, and always dreamed of being a singer.
I answered an ad in the Scene Magazine for a Funk/Metal , and although I was extremely nervous, I showed them what I had to offer, and I became the lead singer of Funk/Metal band Gridlock.

Gridlock played all over Ohio, of course, mostly in our hometown, Cleveland. I was in heaven.
At 32 years old, I decided I wanted to learn to play guitar. My guitar instructor came to see Gridlock and loved my voice. I sung on his next record, and we recorded a couple of my
original songs.

I was with Gridlock for two years. At the end, I was going through a divorce and had to leave. I went through a couple jealous boyfriends after that, so I was an idiot and didn’t do much with my music for awhile.

I finally ended up in a couple cover bands. That got boring, so I started recording my own music at home with Apogee products and MacBook Pro.

Talk to us more about your latest release

My latest release, Peote Day, is very simple and different than my other songs. It is only my vocals, my own harmonies, and my Martin Acoustic. I performed all of the music myself, and believe me this is an incredible feeling.

I had the ability with my Apogee MiC and JAM, and my MacBook Pro. After my debut with Meeting of the Minds, then Like it or Not, and My Ride. You can check their stuff out here: http://www.apogeedigital.com/. These products are so simple to use and deliver amazing quality audio. This allowed me complete freedom and control to do everything myself, start to finish.

What inspired you to write this release?

My pathetic love life inspired me to write this song. It is about the change that was beginning to occur as I decided to be free of men for awhile. I just plain old took a break! This was extremely hard for me, as I wanted a lover and good relationship. Peote Day is about the day I decided to leave the relationship I was in and be free!

Any plans to release a video?

I have created a few videos on YouTube. However, I haven’t found the right people or money to get a live recording of myself performing my songs. I would LOVE to do this, however, it just hasn’t come together yet. I believe in waiting for the right time, people, and circumstance to create something amazing rather than just spitting a song out .

Any plans to hit the road?

As an indie artist, how do you brand yourself and your music to stand out from the rest of the artists out there?

I’ve done a lot of research on how to brand myself. A lot of this stuff I was completely in the dark about, and learned through word of mouth.

Someone told me to check out Reverbnation, where you can create a free profile and upload your music. There are a lot of upgrades you can pay for, and I did do some of that in the beginning to promote my first couple of songs. This can get a bit expensive, however, it definitely helped in getting my music out there.

Another tool is CD Baby, which is a fantastic platform where you can sell your music. Then, you can have Reverbnation put buttons on your page where people will be directed to CD Baby. I love their artist page. Also, CD Baby offers a lot of other tools to get your music out there such as Radio Airplay, Landr mastering service, and more. There websites are really creative and appealing. You can see for yourself if you check out my Artist Page.

Who have you been listening to lately?

I always love Greenday, they are just a fun band to listen to. I’ve also been listening to T.I. My favorite song by him is “You Can Have Whatever You Like”. It’s a fun dance beat as well! I’m all over the place! You can tell by my music how different each song sounds. I also LOVE Blink 182’s song “I Miss You”. I could listen to that song all day!

Tell us about your passions

I am very involved with my family, so that takes up a lot of my time. I also just started a small business, Online Business Education LLC. I run it from home on my laptop, or anywhere else there is WiFi.

This has been an amazing journey for me. As life goes on, I find different talents emerging, and that is a beautiful thing!!

What else is happening next in your world?

I plan on releasing some new songs in 2017. I want to expand my business so that I have funds to do more with my music. I love being Independent, and I am working towards that in my music and my new online business.

Thanks for an awesome interview, Michelle!

Connect with Michelle Nader/Dream Music

Website: http://michellenader.com/?page_id=265
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellemarienader/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellenader
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQRK8GWvBHapYrVsdS1xCA

Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/michellenader

Artist Interview: Lord Roka

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Tell us about yourself and your music

Lord Roka is an American born rapper and songwriter. Having his beginnings as an artist in 1998, influenced by artist Jay-Z; when hearing “Big Pimpin”; for the first time in Los Angeles, California. Known for his mixtape “Year of Elevation & Appreciation: A View For The Women” which captured the hearts of many of his women supporters and fans and he feels has put him on top as one of the most influential and versatile recording artist the WestCoast has ever produced. Before the mixtape he released his first album “My Evolutionary Gift” in 2012. Since his parents were both from Honduras, Spanish was a language spoken heavily in the home. Roka learned to rap in Spanish, which landed him his first record deal in 2004 to Hood4LifeRecords/Universal.He is Now working on his new EP “Lord Roka”

Talk to us more about your latest release

Where Tha Keys is my latest single produced by Maurice Mcgee. The song gives a hype delivery about being tired of being down and out of money and the need to fall in love with opportunity so that you may be wealthy and take care of your needs.

What inspired you to write this release?

Tired of being out of money and having little resources inspired my release.

Any plans to release a video?

Music video is in the process of being completed.

Any plans to hit the road?

Right now I am currently on a LA County tour. Keep up with my social media sites to find out the dates.

As an indie artist, how do you brand yourself and your music to stand out from the rest of the artists out there?

A unique logo and consistent music that people can ride and dance too.

Who have you been listening to lately?

Future and Miles Davis

Tell us about your passions

Money.

What else is happening next in your world?

After the release of the EP I plan on getting into Acting

Thanks for an awesome interview, Danny!

Connect with Lord Roka

Website: https://lordroka1.bandcamp.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drok90057
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/drok