Singer/songwriter Todd Kessler has experienced the spotlight
as a contestant this past season on NBC’s The Voice. As a member of Team Ceelo,
Todd was able to pick up a few pointers to help with the release of his fifth
studio album, “Sea Fever.” His music has been described as Alternative/Folk/Pop
and is heard on the opening song “Oh Brother” and in “Prospect of Protest.” His
voice in the song “Intangible” sounds so innocent and pure that you can’t help
but get lost in his words.
Kessler’s band, The New Folk, finally make their presence
known in “Holes In The Floor” as the music swings with a jazz-rock appeal. The up-tempo
beat of “Zen Lunatics” give the song a fun, danceable sound, while the piano
ballad “Canary In A Coal Mine” shows Kessler’s passion for what he does. The album
finishes up with the folk-sounds of “Put You In My Pocket.”
Todd Kessler and The New Folk have six dates scheduled at
the moment, beginning March 13 in Tulsa, OK. For more information, check out
his Facebook page at facebook.com/toddkesslermusic.
From Chicago comes Common Shiner with their latest album, "Before
They Sold Out (Part 2)." The album was released on February 5 and
follows the local success of "Before They Sold Out (Part 1)." While
"Part 1" was an all-acoustic adventure, "Part 2" shows the full force of
the band's folk/rock/pop sound.
Beginning with "Sharks!," Common Shiner have that winning combination
of catchy hooks and meaningful lyrics. Their sound follows the
successful footsteps of The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons. The songs
"Mae Calling" and "When To Say When" show off their pop/rock side, while
the songs "Write Back Soon" and "Oh, The Optimist" give us the folk
side of the songwriting. At times, their music can be compared to
Barenaked Ladies as in "Even My Vices Have Vices," before they turn
their amps up and rock to "We Own This." The album closes with Common
Shiner reverting back to "Part 1" with the acoustic folk of "It Took The
Dead..."
After a sold out show at Schubas in Chicago, IL, Common Shiner have
only one show on their schedule. They will be performing at the Pyramid
Scheme in Grand Rapids, MI on March 16. For more information, please
visit the band's website at commonshiner.com.
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