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Information and categories were submitted by the artists.
The WAMA Board may determine that releases are not
within the eligibility period or the correct "music category."
Items are sorted by music type and artist name.
Nominations are not limited to this list. The list is intended
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A CAPPELLA Artist: The Suspicious Cheese Lords Title: Missa L'homee Arme Record Co: Suspicious Cheeselords, Inc. Cover designer: Cheeselords Released: Oct 2004 Renaissance choral music performed by an all male ensemble in a traditional church setting. Soothing and very moving. Artist: SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK Title: RAISE YOUR VOICE Record Co: EARTHBEAT! Cover designer: carol maillard and doug haverty Released: Jun 2005 SOUNDTRACK CD FROM LIVE PERFORMANCE DOCUMENTARY WITH THE SAME TITLE. FEATURES ONE CUT IN COLLABORATION WITH TOSHI REAGON AND HER BAND, BIG LOVELY Artist: sweet honey in the rock Title: raise your voice Record Co: firelight media Cover designer: firelight media Released: Release Date documentary for PBS SERIES:american masters - following sweet honey in the rock's 30th year. BIG BAND/SWING Artist: The Joker's Wild Title: "Live in DC!!!" Record Co: N/A Cover designer: Tommy Barrick Released: Jun 2005 17 tracks, includes 5 originals BLUEGRASS Artist: Dead Men's Hollow Title: Forever True Record Co: Acoustic Americana Cover designer: Marcy Cochran Released: Apr 2005 Artist: Liz Meyer Title: THE STORM Record Co: Strictly Country Records SCR-59 Cover designer: Liz Groenveld & Liz Meyer Released: Sep 2005 Artist: Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass. Title: A Bluegrass Band's Tour of Armenia Record Co: US. State Department , Distributed by BHB Records Cover designer: Dick Bangham/Linda Gibbon Released: Sep 2005 This 40 minute DVD traces the music and adventures of "Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" over the course of their 2005 tour of Armenia. Produced by the US State Department and the Independent Filmmakers, it is replete with concert footage and the breathtaking beauty of Armenia and its people. Artist: Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass. Title: eponymous Record Co: BHB03 Cover designer: Dick Bangham/Linda Gibbon Released: Jun 2005 Six cuts now on XM satellite rotation! Artist: Jordan Tice Title: "No Place Better" Record Co: Patuxent Music Cover designer: Chris Abshire Released: May 2005 Jordan Tice - Bluegrass Guitarist Instrumental Album Artist: Gordon Titcomb Title: The Last Train Record Co: Rising Son Records Cover designer: Abe Guthrie Released: Jun 2005 1st solo album by sometime D.C. resident: Gordon Titcomb. This album features 10 original songs ( one co-written with Randy Barrett) and some very fine musical support by Mike Auldridge, Mike Munford, Frank Solivan II, Arlo Guthrie, Dede Wyland, Jon Caroll, John Previti, Kip Martin and Stefan Custodi. The album was recorded at Bias Studiosand engineered by Mike Fisher. Gordon has been a member of Arlo Guthrie's band for several years and tours 9-10 months each year with Arlo. when not on the road, Gordon divides his time between Washington, D.C and the Northwest Hills of Connecticut. BLUES Artist: Kelly Carmichael Title: Old Stock Record Co: Dogstreet Records Cover designer: Kelly Carmichael Released: Feb 2005 Main genre is Roots & Country Blues but also incorporates Ragtime, Oldtime Spirituals and Folk Artist: Cathy Jean Title: Little Sick Twist Record Co: WomenInRock.com Cover designer: Cathy Jean Released: Aug 2005 musicians: Cathy Jean, Keith Stafford, Wade Matthews, Steve Loecher, Jon Carroll. Artist: Free Rein Title: Cold Wind Record Co: Free Rein Productions Cover designer: Allan E Harrington Released: Aug 2005 Allan's 4th cd, all new material, mostly blues, and touch of rock Artist: Freddie Hughes Title: CD Record Co: AlloraDacar/Amsrct Cover designer: Dcar Released: Mar 2005 Freddie's music is in a lcategory of his own, once you hear it your'll understand. His new release "Absolute Hughes" on cd is a collection of some of his best works. Artist: Ron J Land Title: Path A blues Man Sings The Blues Record Co: Ron J land Studio Cover designer: Disc makers Released: Jan 2005 This Cd Is made from persistance and determination plus love sweat and tears. Artist: Bobby Manriquez Title: Prayin' the Blues (blu funk) Record Co: b-side blues Cover designer: Bobby Manriquez Released: Sep 2005 Artist: Melanie Mason Title: Live at Blues Alley Record Co: self-release Cover designer: Kevin Childers / DC Graphics Released: Feb 2005 Features Melanie Mason (guitar), Sam Goodall (bass), ElTorro Gamble (drums) and special guest Tommy Lepson (organ). Artist: Clarence Turner Quintet Title: Live at Blues Alley Record Co: 2 Thumbs Up Disc (Independent) Cover designer: Justin Lau Released: Mar 2005 A live recording from the Clarence Turner (WAMA member) Quintet at DC's premiere jazz club, Blues Alley. The band includes Clarence Turner (guitar, vocals), Bill Heid (piano, vocals), Big Joe Maher (drums, vocals), Henry "Sonny Boy" Chung (harmonica), and Eric Harper (upright bass). CD produced by Henry Chung. Artist: Mike Westcott & Blues On Board Title: Keep The Blues ALive Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Mike Westcott & John Trupp Released: Jul 2005 CHILDREN'S MUSIC Artist: Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley Title: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Record Co: The Kennedy Center and Musical Theatre International Cover designer: Carolyn Donarski Released: Dec 2004 Artist: Cantaré Title: Al agua pato! Record Co: Cantaré Music Cover designer: Camile Newell Released: Aug 2005 Age 10 Artist: Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Title: Scat Like That: A Musical Word Odyssey Record Co: Rounder Cover designer: Dick Bangham Released: Sep 2005 Artist: Vincent Title: Working Together Record Co: Lighthouse Records Cover designer: Peter Miserendino Released: May 2005 Fifth CD from award-winning children's musician Vincent. Songs include "River Keep Rollin' (Peaceful Village)", "Colors of the World" and "Mama Told Me (Days of the Week). CLASSICAL Artist: Ensemble Galilei Title: Alta Record Co: self-produced Cover designer: Liz Knowles Released: Sep 2005 Irish and Scottish traditional music, early music, and original tunes Artist: Phil Mathieu & Giorgia Cavallaro Title: American Music For Two Guitars Record Co: indie Cover designer: Ruth Logsdon Released: Jan 2005 Produced by Phil Mathieu. Artist: St.Petersburg-TRIO Title: Classical Favorites Record Co: "St.Petersburg-TRIO" Cover designer: Manolon Released: Nov 2004 Classical Favorites from Bach,Mozart,Vivaldi to Strauss and Brahms performed on Russian folk instruments. Unique sound and unique group! Artist: Susan Anthony-Tolbert Title: Women Composers Across the Centuries Record Co: CD by KMH recording studio Cover designer: By Susan and Dorian Tolbert, shows scenes of the Miskimon area of Vriginia, near Released: Jan 2005 This CD contains piano solo written by women composers, starting with Hildegard von Bingen in the 12th century, thru the Baroque and Romantic periods and including a jazz piece by Gail Smith. It celebrates women in music who have been characteristically overlooked, especially in classical music. Selling well locally and on CD Baby. COUNTRY Artist: Honky Tonk Confidential Title: "That's Nats" Record Co: Hungry For Music Cover designer: D. Quinn Released: Apr 2005 Artist: J.P. McDermott and Western Bop Title: Last Fool Here Record Co: Shower-Tone Records Cover designer: Andrea Dagmar Swenson-Brown Released: Sep 2005 Artist: Brooksie Wells Title: Been There Record Co: Brooksie Wells Music Cover designer: Solid Imaging Design &Graphics Released: Sep 2005 FOLK -CONTEMPORARY Artist: Mark Austin Title: Cool Water Record Co: Wandering Man Records (publisher) Cover designer: Lindsey Samahon Released: May 2005 "Cool Water" is Mark's debut CD produced by Marco Delmar of Recording Arts Artist: Jennie Avila Title: Naked In The Rain Record Co: Jennie Avila Music Cover designer: Jennie Avila Released: May 2005 Jennie just moved to MD in June after being flooded out of her PA residence. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Naked In The Rain goes to "A Womans Place" (Bucks County's battered women's shelter) Artist: Laura Baron Title: Laura Baron Record Co: Laura Baron Music Cover designer: Jon Roehm Released: Sep 2005 Artist: The Braeded Chord Title: Dream and Dare Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Disc Makers/Robert Rathe Photography Released: Jun 2005 "Sharon Dennis and Doris MacDonald have created a delicacy for the listener that is extremely well crafted, emotes strong emotions and is a pure pleasure to contently sit back and musically digest" www.Reviewyou.com Listen to soundbytes www.thebraededchord.com Artist: Michael Thomas Cash Title: Dancing My Name Record Co: Blue Lizard Music Cover designer: Angie Seckinger Released: Dec 2004 Artist: Rachel Cross Title: Dream Land Record Co: Azalea City Recordings Cover designer: Rachel Cross/Brad Rudich Released: Nov 2004 Rachel Cross is known for her high energy performances and positive vibes. She has performed at countless venues, house concerts, colleges, and festivals including The Kennedy Center, on board The Green Peace Rainbow Warrior, and at the Mid-Atlantic conference for The National Organization of Women. Rachel is a 5-time WAMMIE winner (Washington Area Music Awards), as well as a recipient of grants from the Rouse Company, Class Acts Arts, and Local 1000. Artist: Gina DeSimone Title: The Moons of Jupiter Record Co: Shakti Records Cover designer: Randy Ball Released: Apr 2005 Artist: The Dog Waggers Title: Chasin' Tales Record Co: The Dog Waggers LLC Cover designer: Emily Christenson Released: Aug 2005 This debut CD features 14 original songs, including "Mean People Suck," "Blanco Canvas," and "Know Your Limitations." To hear sound samples from these and other tracks visitt thedogwaggers.com/songs.htm Artist: The Dreamscapes Project Title: There are no safe words Record Co: Figmental Records Cover designer: Rob Hinkal Released: Jul 2005 Artist: emma's revolution Title: one x 1,000,000 = change Record Co: Moving Forward Music Cover designer: langfeldesigns/emma's revolution Released: Oct 2004 Artist: Cletus Kennelly & Lori Kelley Title: Lotus Record Co: Urban Garden Music Cover designer: Rick Engdahl Released: Sep 2004 Artist: Daniel Lee Title: Genrecide Record Co: Puppet Show Named Julio Records Cover designer: Daniel Lee Released: Sep 2005 Dazzling vocals laced with lush strings and keys and lyrics to get your head into. A heart-and-mind fest of soulful power folk/pop from National Winner of Performing Songwriter Magazine's 2005 NewSong Contest. Available at CDBaby.com and DanielLeeMusic.com. Artist: Len and Wendy Title: Flow Record Co: Independent Cover designer: John Schleith Released: Jul 2005 Debut CD by Len and Wendy with special guests David Darling (cello), Jon Seligman (percussion), and Stream Ohrstrom (Persian flute). Produced by Len Seligman with help from Tom Espinola, mastered by Bill Wolf. "Len and Wendy's 'Flow' is wonderful - a solid variety of honest songs, nimble and tasteful playing, singing, AND it's not overdone - it actually sounds like they do when I hear them live (kinda rare for a CD these days)...and a treat either way." - Wind River/Folk Era recording artist David Roth. Listen at www.lenandwendy.com. Artist: Cynthia Lin Title: Blue and Borderlined Record Co: self-released Cover designer: Dallas Gotschall - the PixeLab Released: Jan 2005 website - http://www.cynthialin.com Artist: Andrew McKnight Title: Beyond Borders Record Co: Falling Mountain Music Cover designer: Ruth Logsdon Released: Jan 2005 to give it a listen or read reviews from Sing Out!, Wash Post, Minor 7th and Green Man Review, visit Andrew's website www.shenandoahacoustics.com/andrew Artist: Mystic Harmony Title: "Kindle a Flame" Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Cari Buziak Released: Jul 2005 Artist: jesse palidofsky Title: Food For the Long Haul Record Co: Azalea City Recordings Cover designer: Deborah Sokolove/Aislinn Adams Released: Nov 2004 Artist: Pupa's Window and Private Eleanor Title: An Audiography of Prohibited Sounds Record Co: The Beechfields Record Label Cover designer: Austin Stahl Released: Oct 2004 A breakthrough record, really is an expression of what the Wammies are all about. Artist: Debi Smith Title: Cupid Record Co: Degan Music Cover designer: Cheryl Lynn Herrmann Released: Jan 2005 Features performances by Doc Watson, Jon Carroll, and Billy Kemp (who also produced the album). From one of the members of the Four Bitchin' Babes. Artist: Jane Sparks Tatum Title: Rehearsing for the Big One Record Co: Self-Produced Cover designer: Lola Bouyear Grant / Dan Williams Released: Sep 2005 Several Artists performing live a variety of folk, country, blues, bluegrass and jugband. Artist: Transcendent Third Title: The Feeling Record Co: independent Cover designer: Matthew Polonchak Released: Dec 2004 Artist: laura tsaggaris Title: proof Record Co: overtime records Cover designer: chris abshire/lauratsaggaris Released: Mar 2005 Artist: Various Title: Raise the Roof - A Retrospective: Live From The Barns at Wolf Trap Record Co: Wolf Trap Recordings Cover designer: Cynthia Nelson Released: Nov 2004 The album contains 16 live tracks recorded at the legendary Barns at Wolf Trap and is comprised of folk, acoustic and electric blues, cajun, and rock 'n' roll. please visit http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/barns_cd.html Artist: Water's Edge Title: Make a Choice Record Co: CD Cover designer: Anne Sucher Released: Nov 2004 features songs written and performed by Folk duo Michelle Murray and Anne Sucher FOLK -TRADITIONAL Artist: Susan Anthony-Tolbert Title: Miskimon Double Concerto for Harp and Cello Record Co: CD by KMH recording studio Cover designer: By Susan and Dorian Tolbert, shows scenes of the Miskimon area of Vriginia, near Released: Jan 2005 This CD features classical concerto form for harp and cello with orchestration from a Keyboard. In addition, works for solo harp with a Celtic flavor by Handel, Bach, Amy Beach are included. Is selling well both locally and thru CD Baby. Artist: Susan Anthony-Tolbert Title: Chesapeake Bay Suite: Songs of the Chesapeake, with every beat of my harp Record Co: CD from KMH Recording Studio Cover designer: BY Susan and Dorian TOlbert, pictures of the Cheaspeake Beach area Released: Nov 2004 All original songs for solo Celtic Harp, written by Susan Anthony-Tolbert. Keyboard instrumentation added, also by Susan Anthony-Tolbert. CD is selling well both locally and thru CD Baby. Artist: Johnny Jump Up Title: Saints Preserve Us Record Co: Johnny Jump Up Cover designer: Jennifer Garman Released: Mar 2005 Could also be considered Folk contemporary as it is Irish Celtic, some old, some new Artist: KEN KOLODNER Title: Journey to the Heartland Record Co: Maggie's Music Cover designer: Jennifer Johnson Released: Feb 2005 Ken Kolodner is member of Helicon- international renowned world folk trio with chris norman and this is his debut solo album on Maggie's Music. He is known as an old-time fiddle and one of America's premier hammered dulcimer players. Journey to the Heartland is a collection of traditional and new tunes from Appalachia, Scotland, Ireland, Quebec and Cape Breton Island. Ken is joined by fiddlers Laura Risk and Elke Baker, and guitarists Paddy League and Robin Bullock. This is a reunion of sorts as Ken has played in the band Helicon with Robin and Greenfire with Robin and Laura. Artist: Jody Marshall Title: Cottage in the Glen Record Co: Maggie's Music Cover designer: Charlene Osman Released: Apr 2005 Spirited arrangements of traditional and original Celtic-inspired music with influences from genres ranging from classical to ragtime to rock. Features guest appearances from a host of D.C.'s best-known Celtic and folk musicians. Artist: Beth Patterson Title: Caught in the Act Record Co: Little Blue Men Records Cover designer: Beth Patterson Released: Feb 2005 This is a live CD, recorded in several venues, including the Institute of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park, MD, as well as in Patterson's native Louisiana. A mix of original, Celtic, and Cajun music, with a few odd and amusing stories told to the audience for good measure. www.littlebluemen.com Artist: The Pyrates Royale Title: Tales of the Brigantine Record Co: Pubduck Productions Cover designer: Brad Howard Released: Dec 2004 Mostly traditional maritime folk music with a twist. Lots of humor, creative arrangements, a few modern songs. Band web site is www.pyrates.com Artist: Bonnie Rideout Scottish Trio Title: LIVE The Barns at Wolf Trap Record Co: Tulloch Music, LTD Cover designer: Steve Lasko Released: Apr 2005 Her new CD entitled Bonnie Rideout - LIVE - with Jerry O'Sullivan features this delightful combination captured during a memorable evening in Washington, D.C. at the prestigious, THE BARNS at WOLFTRAP Concert Hall. "LIVE" delivers fresh compositions never before recorded spanning four hundred years of fiddle and pipe music from the rich Celtic culture of Rideout and O'Sullivan's heritage. Included are songs, poems, driving strathspeys, reels, and jigs. GO GO Artist: E of O.P. Tribe Title: Chain Reaction Record Co: Bag of Beats Records Cover designer: Kevin "Kato" Hammond Released: Sep 2005 GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL Artist: The Braeded Chord Title: Dream and Dare Record Co: Braeded Chord Productions Cover designer: Discmakers Released: Jun 2005 "Tight harmonization comes naturally to this group, with MacDonald’s alto frequently dovetailing Dennis’ vocals in perfect synchronization. Each song is beautifully woven together exquisitely combining a simple melody with complex lyrics... Highly recommended with high hopes that The Braeded Chord continues to concoct more delightful music for many years to come." --Kelly O'Neil, www.Reviewyou.com Artist: THE MINISTER John Butler Title: THE TRIBUTE Phase I Record Co: Mylestone Records Cover designer: Graphic Linguist Released: Mar 2005 Artist: Mavis Staples / Bil Carpenter / Bryan Wilson / Ann McCrary Title: Uncloudy Days Record Co: Artemis Gospel Cover designer: Jake Shores Released: Sep 2005 This is a compilation cd featuring new music by Mavis Staples, Bil Carpenter, Bryan Wilson and Ann McCrary. Artist: transMission Title: I Know A Fount Record Co: The Salvation Army Cover designer: DiscMakers Released: Mar 2005 We recorded everything at Bias in Springfield. How can you go wrong with Bob, Gloria, Jimmy, Fish and the crew?! Artist: Holly Cross Vagley Title: Naked (Job 1:21) Record Co: One Starfish Music Cover designer: Lawrence Marie Released: Jul 2005 Listen to the whole CD at hollycrossvagley.com Currently playing on XM Radio Channel #32 - "The Fish" - Christian Pop. Artist: Various Artists Title: Uncloudy Days Record Co: Artemis Gospel Cover designer: Jake Shores Released: Sep 2005 It's a compilation CD that cross promotes the new book "Uncloudy Days." The project includes gospel classics plus five brand new recordings. Artist: Ayla West Title: You Are Everything Record Co: Prosperity Entertainment Cover designer: Disk Makers Released: May 2005 This song is Awesome ! JAZZ Artist: Bryon Bellamy Title: Food For Thought Record Co: BBell Productions Cover designer: Bryon Bellamy Released: Oct 2004 Jazz, Funk, Soul Artist: The Eric Byrd Trio Title: Triunity Record Co: Foxhaven Records Cover designer: Lori Hansch Released: Jan 2005 Artist: Perry Conticchio Title: Speak Your Truth Record Co: Liven Up Jazz Productions Cover designer: Cheryl Lynn Herrmann (Oasis) Released: May 2005 Artist: Christina Crerar Title: Little Jazz Bird Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Lawrence-Marie Released: Apr 2005 Washington-based jazz vocalist's debut album. "CHRISTINA CRERAR proves to be a vocalist of impeccable taste and considerable talent. LITTLE JAZZ BIRD is a recording that soars above most other debuts..." Clips available at www.cdbaby.com/CRERAR. Artist: Ethel Ennis and trio Title: Ennis Anyone? Ethel Ennis Live at Montpelier Record Co: Jazzmont Records (Montpelier Arts Center, a facility of the Maryland-National Cover designer: Sharon Thorpe Released: Mar 2005 This is a live recording of a concert at the Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel, MD. For a review by Geoffrey Himes of the Baltimore City Paper, please see August 24-31 issue, page 26. Artist: Doc Flowers Title: "Breakin Out" Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Music Manufacturing Services Released: Aug 2005 Debut CD release from Jazz guitarist Doc Flowers Artist: Allan Harrington Title: Free Rein "Easy Loving You" Record Co: Free Rein Productions Cover designer: Allan Harrington Released: Oct 2004 Allan's 3rd cd, all original material, mostly jazz, and touch of blues Artist: The Fred Hughes Band Title: New Day Dawning Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Fred and Sung Publishing Released: Jul 2005 Featuring Tom Williams on bass, Frank Russo on drums, Dave Cosby on guitar and vocalist Juanita Williams. Artist: David Kane Title: grey matters Record Co: davidkanemusic.com Cover designer: David Kane Released: May 2005 featuring Mike Smith, Drew Gress and Dave Liebman Artist: Ron Kearns Quintet Title: Ron Kearns Live at Montpelier Record Co: Foxhaven Records Cover designer: Oasis Released: Jan 2005 Artist: Bruce Middle Group Title: Live @ The 219 Club Record Co: Modern Jazz Discs, LLC Cover designer: Jim Boberg/ Bruce Middle Released: Apr 2005 Product available at our site www.modernjazzdiscs.com and CDbaby. Artist: Art Sherrod Jr Title: All 4 Love Record Co: A-Train Enterprises, LLC Cover designer: Blue House Productions Released: Jan 2005 Artist: USAF Airmen of Note Title: ¡Tiempo Latino! - A Celebration of Latin Jazz Record Co: USAF Airmen of Note Cover designer: Jose Ortega Released: Nov 2004 Artist: Water's Edge Title: Make a Choice Record Co: CD Cover designer: Anne Sucher Released: Nov 2004 features songs written and performed by Folk duo Michelle Murray and Anne Sucher Artist: Danielle Westphal/Lynne Revo-Cohen Title: When You Fall Record Co: I Will Productions Cover designer: Lynne Revo-Cohen/Derek Wille Released: Aug 2005 "When You Fall-Jazz Vocals From the Heart[ is a compilation of songs about love, loss, risk, and knowing who to count on "when you fall". When You Fall, written by Lynne Revo-Cohen in collaboration with Danielle Westphal, arranged by Derek Wille, won the Silver Award in this year's SAW Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. Artist: Tony Whitfield Title: Pleasure Sensitive 2 Record Co: OASA Records, LLC Cover designer: Tony Whitfield Released: Oct 2004 http://www.TonyWhitfieldjazz.com Artist: Frederic Yonnet Title: Front & Center Record Co: FYI Music Group Cover designer: fotographz.com and Carla Sims Released: Oct 2004 A true jazz harmonica virtuoso. Check out his awesome web site! LATINO Artist: Anamer Castrello Title: Latin American Mezzo Record Co: Anamer Castrello Cover designer: Marietta Ulacia Released: Sep 2005 RAP/HIP HOP Artist: Adrein Title: R&B /Rapper Record Co: Uprising Entainment Cover designer: eugene harrod Released: Jan 2005 Artist: D en' D Productions Title: DIVERSE Record Co: D en' D Productions, L.L.C. Cover designer: Daryl Walace Released: Aug 2005 A great Hip Hop masterpiece! Artist: JimmiRoss Title: Right Now Record Co: Halo & Horns Ent. Cover designer: Kenneth Veals/James Ross/20Bello Released: Sep 2005 Artist: Head-Roc Title: NEGROPHBIA! Chocolate City Edition Record Co: www.head-roc.com Cover designer: Badia Albanna, Vance Levy, Pedro Urquilla Released: Jun 2005 Artist: LK Title: UNSOLVED Record Co: Nightbreed Cover designer: Nightbreed Designs Released: Dec 2004 Artist: LOOZYANNA BOY Title: Welcome to Winnsboro vol. 1 Record Co: 8060 Entertainment Cover designer: Jamel Johnson Released: Sep 2005 Artist: The Mayor Title: What's Inyo Cup? Record Co: Grown A$$ Man Entertainment(GAME) Cover designer: Eric Meyers Released: Oct 2004 Artist: The Mayor Title: '05 is Mine Record Co: Grown A$$ Man Entertainment(GAME) Cover designer: Eric Meyers Released: Jul 2005 Artist: The Mayor Title: Mirage Record Co: Grown A$$ Man Entertainment(GAME) Cover designer: Eric Meyers Released: Jan 2005 Artist: O.U.O Title: Of Unknown Origin Record Co: pH Music/Domination Cover designer: Vincent Rinehart, Kevin Cross, D. Ndlovu Released: Mar 2005 Artist: PONCHO VILLA Title: ROAD TO REDEMTION Record Co: THOROLIFE ENTERTAINMENT Cover designer: PONCHO VILLA /HOTCARDS Released: Feb 2005 Artist: Pro-Shoppe Title: Coin Toss Record Co: Payperwerk Records Cover designer: DC Graphics/Kevin Childers Released: May 2005 A record that should be reckognized as one of the best in DC hip-hop. Best rap for Eddie Crew & Kool-Aid Should be considered as well. Artist: Sin Title: OVERDUE Record Co: CoFe Shoppe Music Cover designer: Lamont Clark Released: Sep 2005 REGGAE Artist: Compliation Title: Unity Riddim Sessions Vol 1 Record Co: Star Recordings Cover designer: Mark Ragsdale Released: Dec 2004 UNITY RIDDIM SESSIONS VOL. 1 is a dynamic project, heavily steeped in classic roots reggae immersed in a wide range of personal, social and spiritual topics. Working with digital technology as well as live instrumentation, producer, studio whiz and multiinstrumentalist Jah Servant has created three impeccable riddims that encompass contemporary roots, rubadub and even a touch of rocksteady. This recording involves a group of artistes who have come together in a spirit of unity to sing thanks and praises unto Almighty God and offer words of encouragement to those hungry for conscious reggae. Artist: Mike Roots Title: Freedom & Struggle Record Co: Star Recordings Cover designer: Jah Mark Released: Aug 2005 The disc contains 13 tracks and features a number of special guests including Wayne Stoddart, Dwight Schroeter and Leary Marshall. Most of the tracks were a collaborative effort between Mike Roots and Jah Servant, (who played most of the instruments and handled the majority of production). In similar fashion, Stoddart produced and created a few of the rhythm tracks as well. Describing the title, Mike Roots says "The freedom is in that found in Yeshua, the Saviour, while the struggle is in the spiritual battle and dealing with things such as poverty, wickedness, infirmities and temptation. When I look at my life and the world around me I see many set free, many captive and all struggling in one way or another. The title of this album wasn't chosen until after the songs were written and recorded and I stepped back to look at what they were saying as a whole. Artist: Zedicus Title: 'Zedicus' Record Co: C-Side Entertainment Cover designer: Z. Jawad Released: Jul 2005 'World music on a bed of reggae'. Elements of jazz, rock, Indian, and African music cohesively packaged under a reggae banner. ELECTRONICA Artist: All Good Funk Alliance Title: On the One Record Co: Sunswept Music Cover designer: Shawn White Released: Jun 2005 The debut album release by 2 of the metro area's dj's and producers. Artist: Dj Studios Title: Assistance Required Record Co: Escovator Records Cover designer: Andrew Townsend Released: Nov 2004 Artist: Heuristics Inc. Title: missing architecture Record Co: Soutrane Cover designer: Heuristics Inc. Released: Feb 2005 Improvised album. Artist: Heuristics Inc. Title: Your domestic problems are completely solved Record Co: self-released Cover designer: Heuristics Inc. Released: Jan 2005 Music created with Tapegerm Collective. Artist: Kidgusto Title: Movin' On Record Co: Rhythm and Culture Recordings Cover designer: Louis Paul Miller Released: May 2005 ROCK Artist: The Alphabetical Order Title: The Unimpeachable EP Record Co: self-released Cover designer: Jesse Burgman Released: Jul 2005 More info at www.thealphabeticalorder.org, produced/engineered/mastered by TJ Lipple and Chad Clark at Silver Sonya. Artist: Atomic Mosquitos Title: Realease the Mosquitos! Record Co: Nukular Reckerds Cover designer: Stephen Blickenstaff/Paul Carson Released: May 2005 Artist: Baba G'nush Title: PH Level Record Co: CD Cover designer: Tim Peugh Released: Sep 2005 PH Level is a track off of our newly released demo. Artist: Bill Burke, 8-String Guitarist Title: Comma Record Co: Bill Burke Cover designer: Dave Telega Released: Apr 2005 Artist: Suzy Callahan Title: Happier Than Everybody Else Record Co: Scared Guy Cover designer: Scott Tyburski Released: Mar 2005 Artist: Dangerous Kid Title: On The Loose Record Co: n/a Cover designer: Jay Rapoport Released: Sep 2005 loud & inappropriate piano rock--debut CD!! Artist: Del Cielo Title: Us. Vs. Them Record Co: Lovitt Records Cover designer: Keeley Davis Released: Mar 2005 Artist: The Device Title: The Device EPs - V1 Record Co: The Device Conglomerate Cover designer: Charles Andrada Released: Sep 2005 Artist: George Dibble Title: Secret Sin Record Co: Elysium Productions Cover designer: Greg Williams Released: Jun 2005 The song is called Secret Sin. I wrote it specifically for the indie film Secret Sin which will be released sometime in Jan 06. Artist: Rich Eckhardt Title: Soundcheck Record Co: Richlix Music Cover designer: Rich Eckhardt Released: Apr 2005 I grew up in P G County and have been a touring musician for 16 years. I have been lead guitarist for Country superstar Toby Keith for the last 8 years and have also performed with Willie Neslon, Ted Nugent, Shania Twain and Charlie Daniels to name a few. It would be an honor if you would consider my Soundcheck CD for the 2005 WAMA's Visit my website at www.richeckhardt.com Artist: Esmirelda & The Tidbits Title: Big Yella Record Co: Cat Boc Productions Cover designer: Dick Bangham Released: Aug 2005 You can hear samples at: www.cdbaby.com\esmirelda2 Artist: Five Four Title: Dream of You Dead Record Co: Five Four Cover designer: Five Four Released: Sep 2005 Artist: Rob Flowers Title: Memory Random Record Co: Rubber Blanket Music, LLC Cover designer: Disc Makers Released: Jul 2005 Artist: Full Minute of Mercury Title: Alive Again Record Co: Self-Released Cover designer: Scott Eric Johnson Released: Aug 2005 Artist: Hard Broccoli Title: Cinderblock & Board Days Record Co: Samberhalo Records Cover designer: Doug Schenker Released: Jul 2005 Artist: LIANNA Title: From Here Record Co: Sweet Petunia Music Cover designer: Arch Alcantara Released: Mar 2005 View Product and Listen at http://www.liannaonline.com/site/music.php Artist: Meghan Hayes Title: Go and Give the Guard a Break Record Co: Cranky Heartburn Music Cover designer: Mark Robinson Released: Jan 2005 The album is actually more pop-rock-americana; mixed by Marco Delmar at Recording Arts; mastered by Bill Wolf; co-produced by David McKittrick and Meghan Hayes Artist: Hello Tokyo Title: Radio Record Co: Self-Release Cover designer: John Hutchins Released: Jun 2005 You can hear some tracks here: http://mp3.washingtonpost.com/bands/hello_tokyo.shtml www.myspace.com/hellotokyo www.purevolume.com/hellotokyo www.hellotokyomusic.com Artist: The Hickories Title: Lost in Pennsylvania Record Co: Self-Released Cover designer: Rikki Campbell Ogden Released: Sep 2005 Our debut, 5-song EP was produced by The Hickories and Mike Harvey, and mastered by Mike Fossenkemper. You can hear some tracks from the EP at http://www.myspace.com/thehickories Artist: Mike Holden Title: Level Record Co: N/A Cover designer: Taylor Martin Released: Aug 2005 Produced by Ted Comerford and mixed by Mitch Easter, tracks from this four- song EP can be heard at http://www.myspace.com/mikeholdenmusic Artist: John Ireland Title: Lonely Man Record Co: Venusiian Media Studios LTD Cover designer: Michael Voigt Released: Oct 2004 Artist: Jebus Title: Birthday Record Co: BMS Records, LLC Cover designer: Casey Firken, Deanne Goode, David Bjerke Released: Dec 2004 Produced and Mastered by Scott Harlan and Jebus at Golden Sound Studios. www.jebustheband.com Artist: Juniper Lane Title: Sirens From a Mile Back Record Co: Juniper Lane Cover designer: John Athayde Released: Nov 2004 Artist: Lemonface Title: "Freshly Squeezed" Record Co: Lemonface Music Cover designer: Gerry Fey Released: Jun 2005 Artist: the lost atoms Title: the lost atoms Record Co: demolish music music Cover designer: paul schneider Released: Apr 2005 www.thelostatoms.com www.myspace.com/thelostatoms Artist: Margot MacDonald Title: Serendipity Record Co: Stillpoint Records Cover designer: Margot MacDonald Released: Sep 2005 listen to single @ http://mp3.washingtonpost.com/bands/margot_macdonald.shtml Artist: Navies Title: An Estate Record Co: Lovitt Records Cover designer: Anthony Decanini Released: Jan 2005 Navies exist as a loud band situated in Washington, DC, 2005. The city is choked, a thick ignorant neck surrounded by a collar of resistance. Imperial fantasy burns down buildings overseas. How do you make your noise audible above the din? Reclaim sonic territory. Press record and take axes to the traditional. Destroy and rebuild faster than they can. Emerge with a vital sound that makes sense to sore ears, if only for a moment. In the marketplace, where sound is sold as nothing but dead weight, act human. Break strings, blisters, and a sweat. Navies are Sean McGuinness, Ed Brant, and Mike Petillo. They played their first show in December 2003. Frequent shows on the East Coast followed, and in April 2004 the band self- released their first two-song 7"/CD on their own label, Foilage. They quickly set out to tour the U.S. in June and July 2004. Navies continued to play up, down, and across the East Coast and Midwest in the fall, and returned to the West Coast again in March 2005 with local friends A Day in Black & White, with whom they shared a split 10" record, released by Level Plane Records to celebrate the tour. The band is influenced by the heavy rhythmic textures of punk/post-punk music. Other points of reference include American and European art- and psych-rock from the 1960s and 1970s, as well as aspects of noise, free music, and dub. Artist: Pencil Fight Title: Nothing Like You Record Co: Elysium Productions Cover designer: Greg Williams Released: May 2005 Thank you everybody Artist: Saints of Silence Title: Stray Bullet Record Co: Independent Cover designer: Veronika Released: Apr 2005 Artist: the sketches Title: the sketches Record Co: the sketches Cover designer: jonathan bruns Released: Jul 2005 We released our self titled debut "the sketches" On July 16th 2005 @ IOTA Club and would like to submit it for consideration in this years WAMA's Artist: The Seldon Plan Title: Making Circles Record Co: Seldon Cover designer: David Hirner Released: Mar 2005 Produced/Engineered By Frank Marchand Mastered by Charlie Pilzer Artist: TheSpeaks Title: Life's A Joke Record Co: Indie Cover designer: Disc Makers Released: Nov 2004 Artist: Leonard Stevens Title: Sunshine Record Co: Mo Noiz Music Cover designer: MK Stam Released: Nov 2004 Artist: Sugoi Title: Chapter One Record Co: CD Baby Cover designer: Joe Hadley Released: Aug 2005 www.sugoiband.com Artist: Waking State Title: Hang On Record Co: Dreamworthy Accounts Cover designer: John Athyade Released: Sep 2005 Artist: Walnut Grove Band Title: Black Walnut Record Co: WGB, LLC Cover designer: Casey Firkin Released: Dec 2004 Walnut Grove Band from Virginia. Engineered by Todd Stotler of Echoes Recording Studio (Orchard Boys, etc) Artist: Welbilt Title: Due To The Current State Of Things Record Co: Welbilt Music, LLC. Cover designer: Buddy Speir Released: Sep 2005 Artist: Willy Catt Title: Time' told on you Record Co: NA Cover designer: John Trupp Released: Release Date This CD has been in rotation on over 40 public radio stations across the country and was produced by Doug Derryberry, a former DC local. ROOTS ROCK Artist: The Big Sky Title: Live at the Half Moon Record Co: Rob's HitHut Cover designer: Helen Hausmann/Rob Howe Released: Sep 2005 Artist: Taylor Carson Title: Open Invitation Record Co: none Cover designer: Jeff Roos Released: Aug 2005 Taylor is definitely moving along in his musical career at 23 years old. He won the On Tap trip to SXSW from the DC area. His music is original...it has a Dave Matthews/John Mayer feel, but definitely more Taylor Carson than anything. His website is www.taylorcarson.com Artist: The Crawdaddies Title: Spice it Up Record Co: Head-On Entertainment, Inc. Cover designer: Anne Marr Released: May 2005 Produced by Chris Huntington Artist: dream kitchen Title: Water Marks Record Co: Jetstreamer.com Cover designer: Jerry Hergenreder Released: Jun 2005 Pro Peace song, introspection on human endurance with spoken words by presidents past and present. Proceeds go to Peace and rehabilition organizations like Doctors Without Borders and Unicef. see www.jetstreamer.com/watermarks.htm Artist: the dullards Title: the dullards Record Co: the dullards Cover designer: Olivia Millar Released: May 2005 GREAT NEW ALT-COUNTRY/ROOTS ROCK BAND. Outstanding song- writing, rich vocal harmonies and a truly unique blend of rock, country and soul. Artist: Billy Hancock Title: Passions Record Co: Turkey Mountain Cover designer: Dick Bangham Released: Aug 2005 Billy's Best Album Overall! What More Can Be Said... Artist: Tommy Lepson Band Title: Live At Sweet Carolines Record Co: Powerhouse Cover designer: Bluehouse Released: Sep 2005 Artist: NEWPORTS Title: DON'T MESS AROUND Record Co: LIMO RECORDS Cover designer: BLAINE AND NATE SMITH Released: Feb 2005 The Newports have been at it since 1961! Artist: Mary Ann Redmond Title: Send the Moon Record Co: Spellbound Cover designer: Tim Woods Released: Mar 2005 Artist: eric sommer Title: roots rock / acoustic Record Co: IMG Records, NYC Cover designer: St'ick M'figure Released: Sep 2005 Artist: RICHARD TAYLOR Title: SILHOUETTE Record Co: CROSSROADS Sound Records Cover designer: RICHARD TAYLOR Released: Mar 2005 Guitar driven Roots Rock and alt Country/Blues twang. Two Guitars, Bass, and Drums, period. http://RichardTaylor.TV Artist: Various Title: Diamond Cuts: Centerfield Record Co: Hungry for Music Cover designer: Jennie Doran Released: Jul 2005 URBAN CONTEMPORARY Artist: KUKU Title: LOVE SESSIONS (EP) Record Co: MR KUK RECORDINGS Cover designer: KUKU Released: Mar 2005 A very talented singer/songwriter who blends Soul, folk and world music to come up with his own original style Artist: NexXzit Title: Stop, Take It Don't Miss It" Record Co: Parkway Records Cover designer: Cover Concepts By "Tina" Released: May 2005 "Margo" Lead & Background Vocals, Keyboards and Production "Rio" Drums & Percussions and Production "Gedown" Lead, Rhythm and Bass Guitars, Keyboards Background Vocals and Production. R&B with a touch of Rock and Jazz combined to create a new Genre of Music. "Alternative R&B Artist: Ms Nyema Title: Phenyemanal Record Co: CoFe Shoppe Music Cover designer: Frank Alexis Jr/ Madeline Parakletos Released: Jun 2005 The first release by Ms Nyema, is a melange of old "Soul" like Minnie Ripperton, Deniece Williams, and Chaka Khan, with a new "Spirit" like Jill Scott, India Arie, and Erykah Badu Artist: Sol Edler Title: Song of Solomon, book 1 Record Co: BolaMarge Cover designer: Saul Simington Released: Mar 2005 Artist: ZWEI Title: 2'sday Night Record Co: BolaMarge Cover designer: Saul Simington Released: Mar 2005 WORLD MUSIC Artist: The Alexandria Kleztet Title: Close Enough for Klezmer Record Co: Kleztet Records Cover designer: Sandy Alexander Released: Sep 2005 Artist: Ikwunga - The First Afrobeat Poet Title: Calabash: Afrobeat-Poems by Ikwunga Record Co: Rebisi Hut Records and Dele Sosimi Music LTD Cover designer: Geoffrey Olisa Released: Oct 2004 Ikwunga has recorded a seminal concept album with a distinctly original African feel. Calabash Vol.1 brings together a superb collection of Ikwunga's poetry married with a satiny Afrobeat. Ikwunga, an American Board Certified Psychiatrist and the son of a famous West African poet and tribal Chief, is unarguably the first afrobeat poet and the original creator of this unique addition to the afro-beat pantheon and to the burgeoning spoken word genre. The poetry is easy to follow rhythmically and linguistically. Content can vary from the intensely political (leaning heavily towards pan-Africanism) to the love poem 'I don love' a hauntingly moving appeal to a lover who has yet to make up her mind. Proceeds from Ikwunga's Calabash series will partly fund the creation of The African Alliance for the Mentally Ill (TAAMI), a non-profit organization that will generate public awareness of mental illness in African communities, and advocate for mental health services treatment and research. Artist: Sam Johnson Title: Rhythm'n'Roll Record Co: SoundBite Publishing LLC Cover designer: Eric Townsend Released: Dec 2004 CD also contains rock, rap and country tracks. Others have put the whole CD into the electronica category. Artist: Mambo Combo Title: "Live" Record Co: Blue Heron Records Cover designer: Dave Bakker Released: Dec 2004 Caribbean and Latin songs and instrumentals recorded "live." Artist: QuinTango Title: QuinTango Live! Record Co: Oasis Cover designer: Jorge Kruger for Oasis Released: Release Date Artist: Srikanth Title: H1BEES Record Co: STUDIO1234 Cover designer: DiscMakers Released: Sep 2005 The songs in this album portray several sentiments every immigrant goes through at different stages in life, home away from home. This is a journey of chasing dreams with a passion to succeed while remaining connected with one's remote family. This is a journey of independence from frugality and conformity. Was featured on NPR. Artist: Various Title: A Chanukah Feast Record Co: Hungry for Music Cover designer: Ruthie Logsdon Released: Nov 2004 Artist: Ron Warren Title: Dancing the Full Moon Record Co: Blue Heron Music Cover designer: Miu Eng Released: Jan 2005 Featuring and focusing on Native American flute, Ron Warren ventures into Americana, jazz, soft rock, folk rock, and even full-on rock 'n' roll with electric guitars. Never has this instrument sounded so agile, versatile and compatible with so many drastically different genres. |