Brad Wilson
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Honky-Tonkin' Electric Blues
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Blues rocker Brad Wilson submitted his self-titled CD-R release, which features thirteen songs with Wilson on guitar and vocals. He's joined by bassist Brian James and drummer JJ Garcia, as well as other musicians including Rick Brannon (guitar), Francesca Capasso (vocals), Bruce Robb (Hammond B3) and Mario Zamora (piano, B3). Lyrically, many of the songs are about Wilson's travels on the road - his tours have taken him throughout the United States many times. This is just plain and simply great blues-rock with Southern-fried elements, the higher tempo tracks offering blazing, energetic leads, and all tracks featuring Wilson's expressive, powerful throat. You'll love the slide work on tracks such as "Rocket" and you'll dig the Allman Brothers' influence on "Got The Feeling". Wilson didn't pack his release with filler - this one will hold your interest from start to finish.
For the last seven years, Brad has fronted the blues-rock band, Stone. His song "Teaser," was prominently featured in the film and soundtrack for "John Carpenter's Vampires". BMG Records in Europe released "Teaser" as a single. Brad also appears on the soundtrack to John Carpenter's last film, "Ghosts Of Mars". With legendary producer Bruce Robb at the helm, the guitarist's stunning solo guitar work is featured throughout the instrumental track, "Can't Let You Go." The NBC soap opera, Passions, has chosen numerous songs of Brad's for use in episodes airing throughout 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. As session guitarist for record producers, The Robb Brothers at LA's Cherokee Studios, during 2003 he played lead and rhythm guitar on the Vanguard Records CD, "Still Loving You", from Robert Bradley's Black Water Surprise.
Recently, Wilson won "Best Songwriting" at the All Access Music Awards in Los Angeles, a prestigious award, and the first of its kind given by this well-known music publication.
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Brad Wilson
United States
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Brad Wilson
Web site:
www.bradwilsonlive.com
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Scott Stenten
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Unusual, Double-Necked Technique
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Playing both necks of a double necked, 17-string custom guitar at the same time, Scott Stenten definitely sets himself apart from all other musicians in the instrumental jazz market. His CD-R, Meditation, was recorded with no overdubs or edits, and listening to the thirteen covers and original tracks, one can't avoid that same feeling that arose when hearing Stanley Jordan for the first time. Using this type of guitar, Stenten is able to easily indulge in sophisticated polyrhythms and harmonic movement. He is also able to create drum loops by tapping the top, back and sides of his DoubleGuitar and sampling it with a Boomerang Phrase Sampler. Clearly, Stenten is onto something here - his choice of instrument immediately grabs your attention and his technique and musical sensibilities will turn you into a rabid fan. At least, that's the plan - and it's a good one!
Scott was born and raised in Middleton Wisconsin. He began playing piano and guitar at a young age. Throughout the early '90s, he led several original rock bands in his spare time. He developed his own unique approach to playing guitar by tapping, strumming, and plucking the strings on the neck of the guitar. In 1993 Stenten started playing what would be the first of three custom made double necked guitars. Stentenšs sound evolved with a pianistic flavor that came from playing the harmony with a chord with his left hand, on one neck of the guitar, while at the same time improvising melodies with his right hand, on the other neck. Stenten has performed throughout Chicago and opened concerts for a variety of artists including Charlie Hunter, Carly Simon, Jewel, Steven Stills, and Michael Franks. Stenten was hired to lead a jazz quartet at Chicagošs Navy Pier. For three years the group performed four to six days a week. His originality has made him a much in demand solo and group guitar player.
Stenten moved to New York City in 2003 where he continues to perform, record, teach and study music.
Contact Information
Scott Stenten
107 Saint Marks Place #4 E
New York, NY 10009
United States
E-mail:
Scott Stenten
Web site:
www.scottstenten.com
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