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Brazilian Guitarist Offers Eclectic Instrumentals
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Offering an eclectic sequence of instrumental themes which focus on melody and harmony, Brazilian guitarist Rodrigo Alves' debut CD is entitled Suddenly. All instrumental except for the vocal number "Another Night Gets Longer", the CD features a great deal of lyrical soloing throughout the twelve tracks - a major and significant aspect of Alves' style. A gifted player, Alves can express moods and emotions with relative ease - he combines technique and tonal variety to set a variety of aural scenes. Also noteworthy on the recording is the sax work of Jose Simonian, particularly on "Emotions Overflow". Recorded with a full band after two months of rehearsal, the quintet of artists on Suddenly deliver music that sustains the soul and excites the consciousness.
Focusing on original songs since first picking up the guitar, Rodrigo wrote his first instrumental songs in 1990, producing demos, and by 1994 had produced his first official demo tape, entitled "Souvenir". The tape attracted the attention of the Brazilian edition of Guitar Player magazine, as Rodrigo was featured in their "Spotlight" column. In addition to recording his first solo CD after moving to Sao Paulo in 1997, he built his own recording studio (R.A. Studio) in 1999, and is currently working on new material for his second CD, tentatively entitled "Portraits".
Alves intends to keep working as an independent artist, as well as producing bands and artists in his studio. Musically, he continues to strive to create his own sound and his own signature in his compositions.
Contact Information
Rodrigo Alves
Caixa Postal 491
11001-970 Santos/SP
Brazil
E-mail:
Rodrigo Alves
Web site:
www.rodrigoalves.com
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Powerful Acoustic Folk
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With brilliantly sharp acoustic guitar work igniting his original numbers, New Hampshire based guitarist Joel Cage offers the record buyer a front row ticket to his live performance with his third and latest CD Live: Windmills Are Coming. Featuring seventeen tracks of gripping acoustic folk, the album also includes a solo cover of the Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again", which, despite the reworked arrangement for guitar and voice, retains the spirit and relentless drive of the original. Cage originals such as "Food Chain" and "Rose" move with undeniable energy, propelled by emotionally charged vocals and rhythmically dynamic accompaniment. If talented singer/songwriter/guitarists who can deliver folk music with a great rock vibe sounds appealing, check out Live: Windmills Are Coming at your earliest opportunity.
Joel's approach to his guitar styling, vocals and writing is the culmination of years spent performing with rock'n roll bands, including a three year stint, at a very early age, with the internationally renown touring/recording group Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes. He has two previously released CDs to his credit, "Last Hard Road" (1997) and "Nobody" (1998). Joel has showcased at a number of music festivals, and was the grand prize winner in the folk category in the 1998 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. He has been nominated for several Boston Music Awards in the Outstanding Folk Artist category. Joel also was a nominee for Male Artist Of The Year by Jam Music Magazine Reader's Picks for 2000.
In the coming months Cage will be spending most of his time in the studio recording the upcoming three CDs he plans to release in the year 2001. He will attempt to maintain a rather sparse performance schedule (which means 4-6 gigs a month, instead of 15-20!) in order to accomplish his goals.
Contact Information
Joel Cage
P.O. Box 1302
Meredith, NH 03253
United States
E-mail:
Joel Cage
Web site:
www.joelcage.com
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