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  Kemper CrabbNo one would mistake Kemper Crabb for a modern man, and this is to his credit. You might mistake him for a medieval man born 700 years too late. His musical stylings are enough to evidence that fact. You might also mistake him for a Renaissance man. His breadth of knowledge and variety of skills are enough to evidence that fact. You might also mistake him for a postmodern Christian. His distaste for the philosophical errors of the modern era is enough to evidence that fact. He fits all of these categories and none of them at the same time. He is, in fact, a Christian man whose theological perspective is at once historical and contemporary. His musical career has been varied and impressive. He has been a member of bands such as ArkAngel, RadioHalo and, for a short while, Caedmon's Call. His 1982 solo album The Vigil is still a sensation amongst those in the know. It is an album inspired by battle preparation rituals for knights during the Middle Ages and is a favorite for musicians such as Kerry Livgren (Kansas) and Rick Wakeman (Yes). In fact, Stevie Ray Vaughn during his appearance on MTV Unplugged disclosed that The Vigil was his favorite album. More recently in 1995 Kemper recorded A Medieval Christmas, a collection of medieval Christmas songs and hymns. The popularity of this album has spawned many invitations for Kemper and his friends to perform Christmas concerts. Currently he is a member of the band Atomic Opera (Gospel Cola) and works on solo projects as well. He travels widely across Europe, Asia and America to perform. Just in time for Christmas comes the latest release from Kemper Crabb, Downe In Yon Forrest: Christmas From The Middle Ages. DVD of concert also available. Featuring performances of Christmas songs from the fifteenth-century and earlier in a crowd-pleasing live setting, Kemper and his musicians utilize ancient and modern instruments from both East and West and the collection of carols are framed by Kemper's knowledgeable commentary concerning their cultural and historical settings. These songs are arguably the true greatest hits of the Western world! Some of them have been sung for over a millennium, and all of them continue to be performed as part of our Christmastime celebrations. Click here to learn more... 
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-eXciting news!-Bella Morte: Beautiful Death-4.5 of 4 stars Bella Morte, Italian for Beautiful Death, is a Goth band which began in 1996 and has seen its share of lineup changes but remains a powerhouse in their genre providing operatic vocals accompanied by techno industrial feeds and controlled metal orchestrations... Singer Andy Deane's voice is so controlled and operatic it's an almost beautiful sound matched with the ambient music provided by the rest of the band...Their sound is loyal but accessible. Fans of Disturbed, Faith No More, and Savior Machine will love Bella Morte and if you've never heard of any of those bands before (not likely) your sure to find Bella Morte fantastic anyway. An absolute must own. Enjoy. --Shakefire.com Watch a music video for Find Forever Gone! Click here to visit Bella Morte's online store and check out their new tshirt designs! 
-eXciting news!-Ted Russell Kamp:Poor Man's Paradise Poor Man's Paradise is a juicy gumbo of country, Southern-fried rock and soul in the style of Ted Russell Kamp's lifelong inspirations J.J. Cale, The Band, and Kris Kristofferson. Ted wrote or co-wrote all 11 songs, with a storyteller's flair for offbeat characters, interesting turns of phrase and a sense of realism that sometimes belies an uncommon circumstance. Featuring Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash front-man Mark Stuart, Kamp's own instrumental prowess is heard on guitar, mandolin, bass, keyboards, lap steel, accordion, trombone and trumpet. Although Ted spends a lot of time touring as Shooter Jennings bass player, he is touring solo in Europe now, just recently opening for Gary Louris of The Jayhawks. Click here to visit Ted's online store! 
-eXciting news!-Knut Bell Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Knut Bell, With The Blue Collars, has played at numerous festivals, logger rodeos, farmer conventions and fairs. His classic country songs celebrate the people and pride of the Pacific Northwest. He has opened for Dale Watson and played music with members of the Bastard Sons Of Johnny Cash and Wayne Hancock. Check out his Video for 6 Days. Click here to visit his online store! Keep an eye out for new merch set to arrive soon! 
-eXciting news!-Kids Korner Great gift ideas for all the babies, toddlers, and kids in your life are available right here at theconneXtion! Sara Hickman has 3 kids CDs, one for each stage of growth: Newborn features soft songs and lullabies, Toddler has lots of interactive and classic rhyming songs, and Big Kid is perfect for younger children who like to dance and sing! Also, check out the latest CD from David Rovics, Har Har Har, featuring The Pirate Song, Roller Coaster Train, and Don't Fall Into the Toilet! For those who speak Spanish or want to learn, Tish Hinojosa offers Cada Nino, a collection of Spanish kids songs. And Sarah Pierce will put your kids to sleep with The Buttercup Princess, a wonderful collection of whimsical children's songs that adults will also enjoy! Other artists offering kids music include: Black 47, Sue Schnitzer, Jon Emery, and Super Pal Universe. Are you looking for some cool merch to outfit your little one? Then check out these stores for kids tees: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, South by Southwest, Alejandro Escovedo. Rock For Kids has some cool posters!. Finally, if you know someone who is about to have a baby, you must check out the Baby Looks Good on You store, featuring merch and music for the mama-to-be!  Lucinda Williams was recently on NPR'S All Things Considered. Come by her store and check out her new tshirts for sale! When The Flobots aren't out on the road playing music, they're hard at work on their Non-Profit group, Flobots.Org, which is focused on bettering communities and the lives around them. They're gearing up to have their first National Conference Dec. 30 - Jan. 1. Save some green this holiday season and check out exclusive bundles from The Band of Heathens! With great deals like 20% savings on The Essential Band of Heathens Bundle, CD Bundle, Spiral Tree Bundle, and 18% savings on the BOH Records Bundle, you can't afford to pass up these deals! Magnolia has a new CD coming in 2009, but if you can't wait that long, click here to download 2 new acoustic songs! 1000 Miles From Home is featured in the Fall Edition of the LBM Music Zine Comp CD, available at Hot Topic Stores all over the US. Check out Sandman doing some music (in the third video) for a Downtown Portland web commercial. |
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