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| Hellfield (Too Long)Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:33:30 -0800 by Termite58After beginning his music career as the drummer for John Lee Hooker, Mitchell Field bounced around in different rock groups and bars before approaching Bob Gallo of CBS Records in 1977. Though impressed with the demo tape Field gave him, the record company wasn't interested in signing new solo artists. Field was advised to put together a band and try again ... and that's exactly what he did. 2 members from a local Toronto outfit called Dennison Booth answered an ad, guitarist Dave Hovey and bassist Jamie Larsen. Drummer Steve Coombs and Rick Lamb on keyboards soon joined the fray. Now based out of Toronto full time, the quintet locked themselves into the studios and emerged 2 months later with some new material and a new demo.With Gallo and CBS Canada president Arnold Gosewich acting as producers, Hellfield released their self-titled debut on Epic in '78. A combination of hard rock and power-pop, the album contained two singles, "Too Late", followed by "Tell Me Are You Listening". Both tracks gained significant FM airplay here in Canada and the album sold well in the US as an import, also due in part to such tracks as "Magic Mistress" and "Fancy Nancy". But despite the band's initial success, Gallo felt some changes were needed. Unhappy with the work of Coombs, he recommended a new drummer. In fact, it was Field himself who sat behind the kit for much of the first record. Enter new drummer Billy Smith. Another bone of contention with Gallo was the band's management. He objected with their decision to keep the band in the bar circuit, as opposed to playing lower paying, but higher profiled gigs, touring with the likes of Toto, Meatloaf and Santana. Still, the band toured extensively here promoting the first record, opening for such groups as Triumph, Little River Band, The Cars and Max Webster. Smith's time behind the drumkit was shortlived however. By the release of NIGHT MUSIC in '79, the band had Charlie Mitchell as the new drummer and Paul Rowes had replaced Hovey on guitars. Gosewich and Gallo returned as the production team and the new record again featured tight writing and a melodic metal approach, spawning another two singles, the title track and "Caroline". Other noteable tracks included "Sister Blue" and "Running Back To You". Unfortunately at the same time, CBS was going through their own cabinet shuffles. After Gallo, Gosewich and several others were replaced, NIGHT MUSIC dropped a notch or two on the company's priority list. The lack of support from their label spelled disaster for the group. By early 1980, the band was in a state of disarray. Unhappy with the keyboard-oriented power pop of the first two records, Field fired Lamb, looking for a gutsier, guitar-driven sound. Also on the way out was Billy Smith, replaced by new drummer Rod Blacker. The revised group went back to the bars, where for the next couple of years they refined their new heavier sound when news broke that they'd been dropped from CBS' roster. Frustrated with the way things were going and with the business in general, the band called it quits in 1982.Hellfield falls into the category of good bands that just couldn't find their niche, due in part to their unwilling to compromise their sound or succumb to marketing pressures. The changing musical landscape at the time should also be taken into account as well. However, as they say, hindsight is 20/20. Only an elite group of a few Canadian groups ever ventured into the waters of heavy metal without drowning, and even those who did venture in still had to modify their sound at one time or another. The much anticipated release of Field's first solo record became a reality in 2000, when GROWN MEN CRYING was released. A deal is also in the works with Bullseye Records to have The Sub-Basement Tapes, a collection of remixes and forgotten gems re-released sometime in the near future. Related: rock k-she classic | |
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| Bass-Schuler Entertainment: Fooling AprilThu, 08 Jan 2009 09:38:52 -0800 by BassSchuler1Bass/Schuler Entertainment:Bass/S chuler has established itself as representing some of the best known names in the college, festival and corporate market today. Our friendly agents offer music, comedy, speakers, live novelties, games and variety acts. Bass/Schuler Entertainment has been the recipient of Campus Activities Magazine's Reader's Choice Agency of the Year Award for eight years and has been nominated every year since the agency's inception in 1999.For booking information on Fooling April, or any other act for your college, festival, or corporate event, contact Bass/Schuler Entertainment at 773-481-2600 or e-mail info@bass-schuler.co m. You can also visit our website at www.Bass-Schuler.com Fooling April:Four talented, motivated, hard-working and highly sensitive musicians comprise this outstanding ensemble. Fooling April focuses on acoustic-edged melodic pop seamlessly blending with classic and modern-rock sensibilities. Fooling April has appeared with artists like John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Dido, Pat McGee Band, and The Strokes to name a few. Numerous college appearances in the US coupled with multiple smaller tours of the Midwest have cemented the bands reputation as a serious new player on the national musical landscape. They won Campus Activities Magazines 2007 Newest Rising Star award, and their single, "Firefly, spent 4 months at #1 on the Clear Channel unsigned charts. They have performed on FOX, NBC, and QVC, and their 2007 single The Way Back Down was licensed by ABCs All My Children. Related: "fooling april" music rock firefly "the way back down" "all my children" | |
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| Top 5 Excellent Trance SongsThu, 08 Jan 2009 07:10:59 -0800 by alizeeloverTop 5 Relaxing Trance Songs : http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=QivAKIRuZ zUTop 5 Day-Dreaming Trance Songs : http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=U8rv0UyJs XATop 5 Dreaming Away Trance Songs : http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=HQ62_0v5k BkTop 5 Melody Trance Songs : http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=OT_QRWDmv -0Top 5 Catchy Trance Songs : http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=SEQoLqWpG jYTop 5 Cheerful Trance Songs :http://ca.youtube.c om/watch?v=Gw4YVQqYo XcTop 5 Sunset Trance Songs : http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=1G5LA4san ugTop 5 Unheard Of Trance Songs :http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=3yHK1HkZ ruETop 5 Beach Trance Songs : http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=PFSF7Y0fd vQTop 5 Electric Trance Songs :http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=nVSq_lg1 LWATop 5 Energetic Trance Songs : http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=ibt7qkfpA sATop 5 Foreign Trance Songs : http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=GnfjZXPHj IITop 5 Just Plain Wonderful Trance Songs: http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=BiElSDpWw 4ITop 5 Party Trance Songs : http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=aEeQhI3_B iUTop 5 Dynamic Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=c53 5HZidNwwTop 5 Night Club Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=hSQ aVMFRt7sTop 5 Midnight Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=I_Y VzRRL78ATop 5 Awesome Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=0b- ezadio70Top 5 Hardcore Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=m4X xmcCz6igTop 5 Vocal Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=pfO dY8Ls79YTop 5 Dance Trance Song:http://www.yout ube.com/watch?v=oHJo ZmrCqe0Top 5 Light Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=1-8 HcOTMRSwTop 5 Paradise Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=vmd TqY41r3ITop 5 Inspiring Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=sJR 6cL_OA6ATop 5 Calming Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=Wfp gWwEbBekTop 5 Uplifting Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=lBB tL2M8ui4Top 5 Remarkable Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=_X6 96QNn8qsTop 5 Soothing Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=UlQ modtb5bgTop 5 Tremendous Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=LY4 qba8pOnsTop 5 Incredible Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=AkN -O6BB1NQTop 5 Impressive Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=Tef XJpsMwtITop 5 Classic Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=rdG Ho7zJlaQTop 5 Amazing Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=OIF 95O2Ts6oTop 5 Fantastic Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=XpV ng0PYCAsTop 5 Unbelievable Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=KSU vOy1XgT4Top 5 Easy-Going Trance Songs:http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=piX 75-5SM8U Related: top trance songs techno dance hard music relaxing hardcore house vocal electronica slow melodic classic eurodance eurotrance melody easy-going excellent | |
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