Your latest "HOT " secret music............


.......just waiting to be discovered? I'm referring to an artist(s) that's on the verge of being the-next-big-thing. For example, I recall, decades ago, going to a club in NY on a weeknight to hear the band Winter's Consort (from which sprang Oregon!). The place was half-full, I was able to sit pretty much wherever I wanted. The opening act was this Jersey bar band with this skinny dude with a goatee that absolutely kicked ass! Within months he was on the cover of all the major mags, Weird name though, Springsteen!

Currently I'm really diggin' the latest record from Johnny A. I 1st heard him opening for Jimmy Vaughn (Stevie Ray's bro) here in Atlanta 2 years ago. This dude deserves (and is getting) Guitar God status! Incredible chops and taste. He records on Steve Vai's Favored Nations label, but is so unlike Vai that it's not worth mentioning. You'll probably find his work in the Blues sections of your stores but he goes beyond the Blues. He's an amazing country-picker, sounds like the Ventures at times, has incredible control and he Rocks!!! I prefer his 1st record, 'Sometime Tuesday Morning' but his latest, 'Get Inside' is also a must-have. The Gibson guitar company has the 'Johnny A. Signature Model' guitar indicating that he may not be as much of a secret as I think. Did I mention his recordings are of Audiophile Quality? They'll make your system sound better!;) Johnny A.!!!

Who're you listening to that makes you shake you head and wonder why they aren't huge stars, or at least mentioned once in awhile on your favorite websites!?
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Pauline York! This girl has emotion in her blues guitar licks, has a great voice and can write. She hails from Joliet Illinois and has a really fresh, original sound. She is releasing her second CD on May 15th. More info at www.paulineyorkband.com Ditto on Johnny A! Heard them as a warm up for Jonny Lang and I actually preferred Johnny A despite being a large Lang fan.
Phineas Newborn - actually not new to me, but seems to be new to everyone else. A more tragically underrated jazz monster has never been committed to wax.
Siliab, I agree with your assessment of Phineas, do you own any of his old pressings on Roulette label? I found some at CES (Vegas) a few years ago and have enjoyed them immensely.

Any chance your a Bill Evans fan as well?
Modest Mouse - "The Moon & Antarctica" Quirky, guitar driven pop. One of the songs from this LP is being used on a Nissan Quest commercial. Lyrics are best described as askew. What I like about this current alternative group is that they are releasing stuff on vinyl. M&A is my first exploration into their music.
I have to second Slipknot1's comments on Modest Mouse 'TM&A" release. It is orignial and recorded well.
A couple other goodies worth checking out:

Death Cab 4 Cutie 'Transatlanticism' is a great and different sounding rock album. It is very different sounding and the lyrics are interesting and keep your attention.

Ryan Adams "Rock & Roll" on SACD. Great Album! Well worth the price of admission...

Good Listening!

KiD