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Long before Kevin Bacon launched his prolific stage and screen career, and before Michael Bacon became known as a go-to composer for film and television, they were just two brothers, born nine years apart, coming of age in Center City Philadelphia. By the late 1960s, Michael, already a professional musician, would gig with his band at the city’s famed Electric Factory with a young Kevin tagging along when he could.

Many people attempt to make music, but few earn that illustrious title. Those in this business reserve that label for the rare individuals who consistently demonstrate a high level of talent, perseverance, taste and sensitivity over a period of time. To these people making music is not simply a pastime; it is a matter of blood and guts. That a serious addiction to making music runs through Robin’s veins is made clear from a quick review of her career.

After having played with numerous groups, such as Gringos Locos (1986-91), the Guitar Slingers (1991-99) and the Lenningrad Cowbodys (1991-98), critically acclaimed Finnish guitarist Ben Granfelt formed his own band in 1993. Ever since the Ben Granfelt Band was formed, the trio has toured Germany, the UK and the US and done countless tours in Finland.
With the Cowboys he played all around the planet in over 20 countries including Japan and Australia as well as at the 1994 MTV Awards gala in New York. He wrote most of the bands …

CHRIS DE BURGH – the facts:-
45 million sales worldwide
200 gold and platinum discs
Over 50 awards from around the world
3000 live performances since 1975
1975 – first international breakthrough in Brazil where his debut single, ’Flying’, stayed at No. 1 for 17 weeks

1983 – ’Don’t Pay The Ferryman’ No. 1 in Canada, big hit in Europe and UK, top 40 in US

1984 ’High On Emotion’ went to No. 1 in 10 European countries.  It remains one of his most popular live songs

1986 ’The Lady In Red’ reached No. 1 in the UK …

Follow up to the well received Sequel recording of five years ago, from Chris Jagger’s rockin’ roots combo.
An album that combines an eclectic mix of hootenanny, blues and swampy Cajun which will be appreciated by fans of Little Feat, JJ Cale, Dire Straits and the country influenced songs from the Let It Bleed / Sticky Fingers Stones period.
Line Up:: Ed Deane – electric guitar and vocals – A gifted slide, rhythm and solo player, Ed has played with Graham Parker, The Blues Band, Shane McGowan, Nick Lowe, Dana Gillespie and …

Since forming MEN AT WORK in Melbourne in 1979, he hasn`t stopped. He did three albums with that band : Business As Usual ( `81), Cargo(`83) and Two Hearts (`85).
Four solo albums have followed: Looking For Jack (`87),Wayfaring Sons (`90),Peaks & Valleys (`92) and Topanga (`94).
Sales have gone up and down, but one thing has remained constant: the songs have been good.
Three years after they formed, MEN AT WORK were at No1 on the US album charts, where they stayed for 16 weeks. Business As Usual sold nearly 10 million …

The pop/rock group Cutting Crew formed in England in 1985. The two founding members were guitarist Kevin Cott MacMichael  and vocalist Nick Van Eede.
In 1986 Cutting Crew released its debut album, Broadcast. “Don’t Look Back” and “Life in a Dangerous Time” are a couple of the tracks on this first effort. The young group gained mixed reviews from music critics, but not when it came to the single “I Just Died in Your Arms.” The romantic tune became a smash hit in the United States, reaching number one on the …

For over 25 years, Cy Curnin has been connecting with audiences through his music.  Known for evocative lyrics and distinctive vocals, he developed a solid reputation in modern rock circles as the lead singer of The Fixx.  In recent years, Cy has also carved out a solo career that has produced a number of CDs, including Mayfly (2005), The Returning Sun (2007) and his current release, Solar Minimum. 
Born and raised in England, Cy had been singing in various bands around London when he met Adam Woods and they began …

If there is such a thing as a British ‘blues pedigree’, then Dave Kelly’s sets the standard.  Kelly is a blues craftsman – a journeyman who has served his time with the best.
In New York he jammed with Muddy Waters.  He became a friend to Howlin’ Wolf and John Lee Hooker, who both felt the benefit of Dave’s playing in their touring bands.
Dave has been hooked into the Blues since first encountering the music in the early Sixties, along with his sister, the late and very great, Jo Anne Kelly.
Dave …

How did a village kid from the the Isle of Skye became the frontman with a top Scottish folk-rock band? It is best to go back to the beginning to take a look at where it all began.
Donald Munro was born in Uig, Isle of Skye on 2/8/53 and was the youngest of three. He was brought up between his Grandparents croft (small Highland farm) and his parents house in Portree, Skye.
His early culture was influenced by the fact that most people spoke Gaelic, English was the accepted language of …