Ed Rashed - Big Treehouse Records - Independent Artist Links

Some Independent Artists
that you may or may not have heard of
but are definitely worthy of your attention
Oh, go ahead, take a chance!
Click away, come back later,
we'll still be here.
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Cover of Tim Ware Group first album - click to go to the Tim Ware Group website

Cover of Tim Ware Group album Shelter From The Norm - click to go to the Tim Ware Group website

The Tim Ware Group
Gorgeous tunes, tasty arrangements, awesome playing - one of the more successful fusions
of Classical with Jazz you will ever hear, played on acoustic string instruments. Almost all of the songs
from 2 entire albums are very generously offered here free in MP3 format, with PDFs of the sheet music thrown in.
If that's not enough for you, there's a Tim Ware Band v2.0 page with a bunch of newer stuff, also excellent, also free.
What's going on? Read the story. Makes you wonder just how long the recording industry has had its head on backwards.
If Tim ever gets these tunes out on CDs, you're going to buy them, right? Promise.

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CD cover for Iron & Wine, Passing Afternoon - click to visit Iron & Wine website

CD cover for Womanking CD - click to visit Iron & Wine website

Our Endless Numbered Days CD cover - click to visit Iron & Wine website

Iron & Wine
Clean acoustic production, deceptively uncomplicated progressions,
almost intentionally home-made sounding. A homey flavor to the artwork, too.
The whole package seems carefully designed not to distract from the real heart of the project,
which is the lyrics. Fine gems in simple settings from Sam Beam, a.k.a. Iron & Wine.
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Russki
Visual and Sonic samples from independent artist Russki,
including an attempt to create a semi-palindromic track, (not an easy thing to do!)
plus other tracks from the CDs; electronic fun.
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The deal - Interesting story about some interesting music you have probably never heard.
(If you already know about these connections in
The Great Convoluted Rock and Roll History Flow-chart in the Sky,
you can rightly consider yourself a very hip music fan.)
More importantly, if you are a fan of bands like Rockpile, Squeeze, or, to go further
back, The Byrds and The Hollies, you will love listening to The deal.
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Paul Winter
Paul Winter / Living Music - This award winning musician has been breaking boundaries for decades - not just stylistic boundaries,
but even boundaries between species! He and the Paul Winter Consort make music that will
please listeners and confound critics for generations! An independent artist that
shows all independent artists the way it's done. Check out the website, pick up a few CDs, and
don't pass up a chance to hear him live!
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The BogaTones
The BogaTones - From Tenessee. Original country music band with original songs, news, mp3's,
bios, band forum & more.
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Eight To The Bar - Excellent Connecticut based pop and blues band. Catchy tunes, big sound.
"Boot 'em Up" rocks. Catch them live.

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Mike Lasala
Acoustic | Rock | Evolving | Soul
Mike Lasala - Hear some well written and well performed songs from this
New Haven, Connecticut singer/songwriter.
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Ina May Wool - Class act! Great singer, great songwriter, and a pair of CDs full of great songs to prove it!
Website has tour info, bio, reviews, and info on her CDs. She'll even sign one for you!
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Click to visit the New Bohemians web site

The New Bohemians and foamy -
Excellent new material from Edie Brickell and the original New Bohemian gang.
Former-major-label pop ensemble The New Bohemians offer Mp3s, a new CD for sale, and more
at their web site. Also, check out New Bohemians percussionist John Bush's
new band, foamy, and the CDs available at their web site.
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Janis Ian - One of our most successful and astute Independent Artists, singer/songwriter
Janis Ian shows how it can be done. Don't miss her article "The Internet Debacle" and
the followup and fallout from this crystal clear perspective on the current state and possible future of
the music business. Site also includes tour info, CDs for sale, a rotating selection of Mp3s, and much more.
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PIPE - Period Instrument Performance Ensembles - one of several great lists
maintained by Brad Leissa
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Publish America - Putting into print the works of many Independent Writers,
including our own songwriting collaborator, Bob Colonna. Check out this esteemed list of Independent Artists.
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Matthew Cook - California New Age pianist with a refreshingly eclectic approach. Web site offers Mp3
downloads, info on Matthew's CDs, and excellent links to Indie and New Age resources.
Relax...breathe deeply and let the music wash over you...
visualize peace and happiness everywhere on Earth...
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The Epic of Gilgamesh, a musical interpretation

Gilgamesh- Music, lyrics, mp3s, and a CD, based on the ancient epic. Musical collaboration from
many quarters, but mosly the obsession of Tony Garone. A unique and
fascinating project, well worth a listen!
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Meg Hutchinson - Berkshire singer/songwriter with some breathtaking songs on several
independently produced CDs. Wonderful site
with reviews, tour info, and those gorgeous lyrics, including works-in-progress.
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Image of Steven Jobe playing his gong drum

Steven Jobe - Check out, among other accomplishments, the incredible musical instruments designed by this RI musician,
and the music created with them.
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