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Music, new artists, found at HiFi Shows

One of the main reasons I go to shows, is to pick up new artists or recordings, I have'nt heard before. There have been so many over the years, including some mainstream artists, I should have known about. It seems a good place to find new music, the demo's should be with the best sound the manufacturer knows, to show his kit in the best light. Many times of course it's Jazz quartets playing soft, boring, slow ballads. Not that I don't like Jazz.

Maybe the subject won't interest you, but I will start off with a few standouts, for me.

Shawn Colvin "Fat City", heard at a Naim demo 10 years ago. I loved it and have most of her recordings now. Went to a live show and she was so shy, I don't think she said 5 words, great show though.

Nils Lofgren "Acoustic Live", just a great recording and great music.

Rosa Passos "Rosa", again, just a wonderful recording and voice.

Anyone else got any standout memories?
david12

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david12 OP
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I agree, many do play boring music, which is easy on system reproducton, but as you say, you do pick up the odd gem, at least I do.

I do think recording quality matters to. Compressed, over loud recordings, still sound just that, through a good system.

I find Amazon a good source. Some of the CDs or so cheap, it's worth taking a risk. I listened to a recording I bought recently, I doubt many have heard of, Agnes Obell "Phillharmonics", just a lovely recording. I found my all time favourite CD there too Mark Murphy "Love is what stays". If you don't think recording quality counts, listen to that, just stunning. I don't think I have played it to anyone who has'nt bought it, including 3 dealers.
david12 OP
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Viridian I can't agree with you. I think they are a good place to hear artist/CDs, you have'nt heard before. They are also a great place to pick up free demo CDs, there is usually at least one, in most shows. Also you find the manufacturers demo CDs, that are'nt sold in the marketplace. I'm thinking here of the Dali 2nd demo CD , I bought recently. Not as good as the first, but still pretty good.
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