Avenue A Records to Host Americana Showcase @ Banjo Jim's in NYC
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April 20, 2010
Avenue A Records is excited to announce a partnership with Banjo Jim’s to bring a monthly Americana music showcase to New York city which will feature national touring acts as well as some of the best local New York roots and Americana artists. Avenue A Records artists Brian Molnar and Joe Cassady will host and MC this event the final Friday of every month beginning May 28.
Banjo Jim’s is located on the corner of Avenue C and 9th St. in Manhattan’s Alphabet City and is a central club for the Americana/roots scene in the Big Apple. The small, friendly space and music-loving regulars make this a great room for intimate performances where artists can connect with other artists and new fans.
If you are a touring artist planning to be in the New York area you can contact Brian and Joe at booking@avenuearecords.com to book a slot on an upcoming Avenue A Records Americana Showcase at Banjo Jim’s.
Chart Updates
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April 20, 2010
Brian Molnar & The Naked Hearts' MISS YOU is up to #24 on the AMA RAdio Airplay Charts for the week of 4/19/10!
New Heathens' HELLO DISASTER is #20 on the March Freeform American Roots Chart (FAR)!
Chart Updates
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March 30, 2010
Three New Records Coming Your Way
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February 9, 2010
Avenue A Records is proud to announce that we have three new albums coming out:
First, Keep an eye out for the summer release of Joe Cassady's new album - we'll keep you posted on the progress- the guys (and gal) have been working hard in the studio and out tweaking the follow-up to The 47th Problem - you're going to love it!
www.joecassady.com
We've also got a live album from Brian Molnar: His CD release is next month! check with
www.brianmolnar.com to get the news on the record release party and links to listen and buy.
New Heathens invade Europe next week! HELLO DISASTER is going out to our first round of Euro-Americana stations (providing we can get to the UPS store through the blizzard)! Get your copy of the long awaited album "Hello Disaster" now!
www.newheathens.com
Joe Cassady on YouTube
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January 7, 2010
Check out Joe Cassady's new YouTube Channel - He's keeping us all entertained with recorded live shows and even a few killer solo practice sessions at home.
www.youtube.com/use/TheJoeCassady
Joe Cassady & The West End Sound's THE 47TH PROBLEM on the Euro-Americana Chart for a second month!
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March 11, 2009
Avenue A Has It's First Top 40 on the R&R Americana Chart!!
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February 17, 2009
Joe Cassady & The West End Sound Debut at #8 on the Euro-Americana Chart!
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February 3, 2009
The promotion for the AMA Radio Airplay Charts begins this week--we'llkeep you posted . . .
Brian Molnar & The Naked Hearts Release Temperance & The Devil
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January 19, 2009
Following up on 2007's critically acclaimed and AMA charting FEELIN' OUT OF TIME, Brian Molnar is back with a full band and a country-rock sound on the his new CD TEMPERANCE & THE DEVIL. Featuring cameo appearances by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bernie Worrell, and AMA charting artisits Yarn, Temperance & The Devil showcases a tight band and Molnar's distinctive songwriting chops. Copies are currently in the hands of radio and press and only a select few others!
Joe Cassady & The West End Sound to Release CD, THE 47TH PROBLEM 3/3/09
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January 19, 2009
THE 47TH PROBLEM, the much anticipated follow-up to Joe Cassady & The West End Sound's full length debut WHAT'S YOUR SIGN?, is due out on 3/3/09. WHAT'S YOUR SIGN? was chosen by editors of USA TODAY and SOUNDSTAGE! as one of the best CD's of 2007 and most everyone involved agrees that THE 47TH PROBLEM is a major step forward from that debut! It is currently in the hands of radio, press and only a select few others!
Bethany Saint Smith and The Gun Show to Begin Recording With Eric "Roscoe" Ambel in February
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January 19, 2009
Bethany Saint Smith and The Gun Show are set to begin working with producer/guitarist Eric "Roscoe" Ambel (The Del-Lords, Yayhoos, Joan Jett, Steve Earle, etc)to record a brand new, full-length CD this February. Look for it to be out later this Spring!
Bob Harris of BBC2 Featuring "Joe Cassady & The West End Sound's What's Your Sign?!!
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March 2, 2008
For two weeks running legendary UK DJ Bob Harris has featured Joe Cassady & The West End Sound's What's Your Sign? on his Saturday Show on BBC2 Radio. The Saturday Show was voted the Best Radio Program 2007 by Americana UK Magazine.
Unveiling the New Avenue A Records Presents Series
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March 2, 2008
Avenue A Records will now be promoting two weekly live music events, featuring some of the best live acts in the NY/NJ area.
Monday night will be Avenue A Records Presents night downstairs at Niagara Bar on the corner of Avenue A and 7th St.
Thursdays will be Avenue A Records Presents Night hosted by Brian Molnar and Joe Cassady at Circa, 37 Main St. in High Bridge, NJ.
Both nights will feature regular performances by Avenue A Records recording artists as well as some of the best other talents in the area
Soundstage! Jumps on the Bandwagon--Names Joe Cassady & The West End Sound's "What's Your Sign?" one of its "Best Recordings of 2007"!!
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January 15, 2008
Joe Cassady & The West End Sound's What's Your Sign? Selected for USA TODAY's Editor's List of Favortie CD's for 2007!!
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January 6, 2008
Happy New Year everybody!! Thank you for all of your support in 2007!!
2008 is already off to a great start as we just learned that Ken Barnes, head music editor of USA TODAY has included Joe Cassady & The West End Sound's release What's Your Sign? In his list of top CD's for 2007! Check out the article and the stellar company they are in at:
http://blogs.usatoday.com/listenup/2008/01/my-favorite-alb.html
They were also received a 4-star review in the December issue of Soundstage!, "the world's leading magazine for high-end audio and music."
http://www.soundstage.com/music/reviews/rev987.htm
Peace and love in the New Year!
Bethany Saint Smith and The Gun Show Featured in Trace Magazine!!!
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January 6, 2008