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"At age 18, the Worcester England native teamed up with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood to form the legendary band Traffic whose profound influence over rock music, and generations of fans remains unquestioned even today. At 19, Mason penned the song Feelin' Alright which was first recorded by Traffic and has since become a global anthem; recorded by dozens of artists since, including Joe Cocker who had a major international hit with the song in 1969. It is still a high point of his live show today. After extensive touring throughout the UK and Europe, Mason departed Traffic after their second album and headed for the USA to pursue a solo career. From there he struck international gold with his debut album Alone Together; which is considered a seminal rock classic. Its known for the marbleize vinyl, vertical gatefold packaging, the hits Only You Know And I Know World In Changes, Shouldnt Have Took More Than you Gave and more. The album has sold millions of copies over the years. Followed by five highly successful albums (CBS/Sony) including Dave Mason and Mariposa De Oro, four of which received gold albums in the US, his next album Let It Flow has sold millions of copies over the years and contained another major Mason classic "We Just Disagree". In addition to performing to sold-out audiences and being a permanent staple in record collections and hearts of fans around the world, Masons unique guitar work (though not widely known), can be heard on many landmark albums and songssuch as the Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet, George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, Paul McCartney's Listen To What The Man Said and Jimi Hendrix's "Electric Ladyland". Hendrixs major rock standard All Along The Watchtower features Dave playing the acoustic guitars before Hendrixs soaring entrance onto the track. Its a big favorite of Dave's and its performed in nearly every on of his live shows. His work and career remain linked with numerous other members of rock and roll elite, including Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Rita Coolidge, Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Ron Wood, Jim Capaldi, Mama Cass Elliot, and The Spencer Davis. Dave Mason's career thrives and spans several important rock eras; encompassed producing, performing and song writing, as well as being one of rock's most respected guitar players. He wasinducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of Traffic, and is an important figure in music. Dave tours regularly and is currently performing a special Unplugged show through June. Joining his ensemble is Jonathan McEuen, son of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder John McEuen."

"At age 18, the Worcester England native teamed up with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood to form the legendary band Traffic whose profound influence over rock music, and generations of fans remains unquestioned even today. At 19, Mason penned the song Feelin' Alright which was first recorded by Traffic and has since become a global anthem; recorded by dozens of artists since, including Joe Cocker who had a major international hit with the song in 1969. It is still a high point of his live show today. After extensive touring throughout the UK and Europe, Mason departed Traffic after their second album and headed for the USA to pursue a solo career. From there he struck international gold with his debut album Alone Together; which is considered a seminal rock classic. Its known for the marbleize vinyl, vertical gatefold packaging, the hits Only You Know And I Know World In Changes, Shouldnt Have Took More Than you Gave and more. The album has sold millions of copies over the years. Followed by five highly successful albums (CBS/Sony) including Dave Mason and Mariposa De Oro, four of which received gold albums in the US, his next album Let It Flow has sold millions of copies over the years and contained another major Mason classic "We Just Disagree". In addition to performing to sold-out audiences and being a permanent staple in record collections and hearts of fans around the world, Masons unique guitar work (though not widely known), can be heard on many landmark albums and songssuch as the Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet, George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, Paul McCartney's Listen To What The Man Said and Jimi Hendrix's "Electric Ladyland". Hendrixs major rock standard All Along The Watchtower features Dave playing the acoustic guitars before Hendrixs soaring entrance onto the track. Its a big favorite of Dave's and its performed in nearly every on of his live shows. His work and career remain linked with numerous other members of rock and roll elite, including Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Rita Coolidge, Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Ron Wood, Jim Capaldi, Mama Cass Elliot, and The Spencer Davis. Dave Mason's career thrives and spans several important rock eras; encompassed producing, performing and song writing, as well as being one of rock's most respected guitar players. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of Traffic, and is an important figure in music. Dave tours regularly and is currently performing a special Unplugged show through June. Joining his ensemble is Jonathan McEuen, son of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder John McEuen."

As an album title, Lost in Transition seems apt. For Sixpence None the Richer, its a reminder of the struggles and uncertainty the band endured over the past few years, before ultimately finding their way again.
The title definitely has a double meaning, says Sixpence guitarist/co-founder Matt Slocum. Its about things that have happened in our lives recently, really big events on a personal and musical level that we had to transition through. And now we have.
Since forming in 1993, the Nashville-based band (started by Slocum and singer Leigh Nash), has released four albums, scored several hit singles (Kiss Me, There She Goes, Dont Dream Its Over and Breathe Your Name), appeared on seemingly a million soundtracks, landed a platinum record and even earned a few Grammy nominations. But the band amicably parted ways in 2004, shortly after releasing their last full-length record, Divine Discontent.
The transition had begun. After a few outside ventures and solo albums, the band reunited five years ago (with Rob Mitchell and Justin Cary). When we parted it didnt take me long to miss the band, Nash admits. The music Matt and I make together makes me really happy. So it was great to get back together.
The group started slowly, releasing an EP and a Christmas album while touring a bit here and there. But putting together a new, original full-length record was never necessarily in the cards. For one, the band had to wade through various label and business issues; fortunately, they were able to find a newfound musical freedom by partnering with the independent music distributor The Orchard. I kind of wished we had done this all along, admits Nash. It gives a lot of independence. I really respect bands like Over the Rhine that release records, tour and find an audience pretty much doing everything on their own.
Long in the making, Lost in Transition finds Slocum and Nash sharing the songwriting duties (along with musician Stephen Wilson, Nashs husband). Its been great to see Leigh grow as a songwriterher writing is now on par with her singing, which is saying a lot, says Slocum. Transition also features a stripped down sound; the end result is a gorgeous mix of pop hooks, piano, acoustic guitars, a bit of country and a newfound and beautiful simplicity to the songs.
We really just wanted to feature the song and the voice, and let things breathe a little more, says Slocum. Were not mucking it by the throwing the kitchen sink at it and putting in a million instruments because we could. [One exception: the horn-fueled, undeniably funky album opener My Dear Machine, which also acts as somewhat of a lyrical left turn. Its one mans ode to his old car.] Both Slocum and Nash credit producer Jim Scott (Wilco, Crowded House) for the less is more attitude.
Hes my hero, says Nash. We were almost intimidated because he had worked so many great bands, but he led us to a great space to make this record. He really embraced our music and our vision for it.
Lyrically, Sixpence explores new, sometimes darker, areas on Transition. Failure, for example, finds the band awash in dread and the underlying fear of something bad happening, as Slocum suggests. Meanwhile, the gorgeous melody in Sooner Than Later masks the songs difficult subject matter: the passing of Nashs father. I credit [my husband] Stephen for helping to get that one started, she says. He really initiated that song. I had holed up a bit before we did this record. There had been a lot of upheaval in my life, from my dads passing to a divorce. When we started recording, I just had this overflow of emotion.
To coincide with the albums release, the band will hit Turkey and Europe this spring then embark on a tour of the U.S. later in the year. Weve already tested out a lot of these songs live, and theyve gone over really well, says Slocum.
Although the album started with a lot of uncertainty, Nash is ultimately thankful for the bands return. Matt and I are like brother and sister, she says. I met him in my teens, and weve had this wonderful partnership for more than half my life. I really treasure the time we put into this band and making records and working together. Its a special bond that I hope continues.

CSNYs music spoke for a generation in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Their multitude of hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites are still in heavy rotation on classic rock radio stations today. Marrakesh Express performs the acoustic and electric songs of the CSNY catalog, as well as individual members solo hits.
The band is comprised of youthful musicians with a late 60s vibe, which lends an authentic visual sense to the performance. The bands four vocalists each have different ranges and timbres, and excel at capturing the cascading, layered harmonies that made CSNY one of the most revered and respected rock bands of all time.
But they bring more than just a nostalgic concert. CSNY spoke for a disenfranchised generation in the late 1960s and many of the lyrical themes and subject matter are just as relevant today.

Greg Jones on Guitar and Vocals, Caith Threefires on Bass,Lief Sorbye on Lead Vocals and Mandolins, Kathy Buys on Fiddle and Vocals, Adolfo Lazo on Drums.
"Hailing from Oslo, Norway, founding member and lead singer/electric mandolinist, Lief Sorbye, is recognized as a driving force in the modern folk-rock movement. He started Tempest after years of touring and recording on the folk circuit. San Francisco fiddler Kathy Buys brings her international award winning playing to the Tempest stage. Her experience performing world-fusion music with high energy dance bands combined with many years of playing Irish traditional music in America and Ireland makes her a perfect fit for Tempest. Newcomer Caith Threefires is from Boston. He's an old friend of the band, with a strong background in both Rock-n-Roll and Traditional Folk Music ~ he brings down the house with his energetic stage presence and skillful bass playing! Born in Colorado and brought up in small town Missouri, Gregory Jones is the latest in a long line of Tempest guitar greats! His fiery licks and hard-rocking approach to the instrument, combined with his experience and understanding of Celtic music is a fast favorite with fans, new and old alike! Cuban-born drummer Adolfo Lazo, an original Tempest member, colors the band's sound with inventive rhythms, and rock-steady drumming.
Signed to WEA-distributed Magna Carta Records, Tempest's releases are acclaimed worldwide. The group's latest studio CD, Another Dawn, finds the band in peak form as it showcases inventive original and traditional material.
Tempest is regularly featured at prestigious festivals including The Philadelphia Folk Festival, Denmark's Skagen Festival, Britain's Cropredy Festival and The Winnipeg Folk Festival in Canada. The band is also a mainstay at countless American Celtic festivals."

"Signing with Columbia Records in 1969, he immediately laid out the blueprint for his fresh take on classic blues with a powerful combination of authentic Texas funk and his own high energy interpretation for the legions of fans just discovering the blues via the likes of Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Constantly shifting between primal country blues in the vein of Robert Johnson to scorching electric slide guitar, Johnny has always been one of the most respected singers and influential guitar players in rock and the clear link between British blues rock and American Southern rock ala the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Throughout the 70s and 80s he was the unofficial torch bearer for the blues, championing and aiding the careers of his idols like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. The Johnny Winter story is the stuff of legend. Born in Beaumont, Texas, in a rough and tumble oil town he grew up listening to and then playing Blues and Rock 'n' Roll at a very early age. His inclusion in a story about Texas music in Rolling Stone in 1968 ignited a bidding war among record labels for his phenomenal talent. Since 1969 and his self-titled debut, Johnny has recorded almost 40 albums of classic rock and blues and was one of the top arena rock acts in the mid-70s. In the late 70s he produced and played on a stunning series of Grammy award winning albums with Muddy Waters, who affectionately referred to Johnny as his "son." The recordings served as a "comeback" for his idol while also refreshing his own deep and unwavering love of the blues.
Today Johnny Winter is enjoying an unparalleled resurgence performing to sold-out shows worldwide even after a long life full of honors and accomplishments such as a triumphant appearance at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival with Derek Trucks, Buddy Guy and Clapton that has been immortalized on the Emmy award winning DVD. In a ceremony with Slash presenting in Nashville, Gibson Guitars released the signature Johnny Winter.
Firebird guitar that has been his beloved trademark for years. His Live through the 70s, 80's, Rockpalast and Live in Japan concert DVDs are a hit as are his Live Bootleg Series CDs which all entered the Top 10 on the Billboard Blues charts. Two unique instructional DVDs and I-Pad App. have been produced by Cherry Lane/Hal Leonard to the gratitude of players around the world.
Always one for special appearances he recently performed with the Allman Brothers at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan on the 40th anniversary of their debut. In addition Winter has been headlining such prestigious events as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, Swedish Rock Fest, Warren Haynes X-mas jam and Europe's Rockpalast viewed by millions just to name a few. Warner Bros. has now released a 40th anniversary DVD of Woodstock: 3 Days of Love and Peace the Director's cut featuring, for the first time, Johnny playing his smoking classic "Meantown Blues." His latest highly acclaimed release Roots (Megaforce/Sony) and recent performance on The David Letterman Show has only added to his Texas-sized reputation. Joining him on this CD is his scorching road-tested touring band consisting of guitarist Paul Nelson, bassist Scott Spray, and drummer Tommy Curiale. Performing now with a renewed vigor and fire to say that he is "back" would be an understatement. In fact, he never left. He is just better than ever."

Rhonda Vincent is an award-winning American bluegrass singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. The Wall Street Journal has proclaimed Vincent "the new Queen of Bluegrass". Her musical career started as a child in her family's band, The Sally Mountain Show, and has spanned over four decades. Vincent first achieved success in the bluegrass genre in the 1970s and '80s, earning the respect of her mostly male peers for her mastery of the progressive chord structures and multi-range, fast paced vocals intrinsic to bluegrass music.[3] Vincent is an in-demand guest vocalist for other Bluegrass and Country music performers, appearing on recordings by Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, Tanya Tucker, Joe Diffie and other notables.