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CANDICE NIGHT – Reflections

UDR/EMI (2012) The name “Candice Night” was first heard back in 1995 when she provided guest vocals on Rainbow’s tenth and final studio album “Stranger In Us All”. Though her impact was only really felt on the amazing ballad “Ariel”, … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Blackmore's Night, Candice Night
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DAVID SAYLOR – City Of Angels
AOR Blvd Records 2012 www.aorblvdrecords.co.uk David Saylor some may remember from Push UK, who those lovely folk at AOR Blvd released an album from them a couple of years ago. Mind you don’t go expecting melodic hard rock like Push … Continue reading
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QUICK PLAYS – CHANGING HORSES, JOEY SUMMER, AUBURN
CHANGING HORSES – The Nashville Sessions (2012) Friargate Records British duo consisting of Richard Birtill (vocals/guitar) and Francesca Cullen (vocals/violin/mandolin) and helped out as well by producer Chris Donohue. A six song album/EP that is very enjoyable from the Talking … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Auburn, Changing Horses, Joey Summer, Silence
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DAKOTA re-issues
Dakota/Runaway Rock Candy 2012 Formed by vocalists / guitarists Jerry Hludzik and Bill Kelly, this band had their roots in the early 70s as ex members of The Buoys and Jerry Kelly Band, before signing to Columbia and releasing their … Continue reading
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AOR – THE COLOURS OF LA

AOR BOULEVARD RECORDS 2012 Its a real statement of intent, and possibly a foolhardy one, when you call your band after your chosen genre of music. However French guitarist and songwriter Frederic Slama has called on his contacts from ten … Continue reading
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NOLOVELOST- NOLOVE LOST (Independent 2011)
Every so often , from the multitude of self- produced and promoted releases, comes a gem and the debut album from this North Carolina melodic rock band is one such. The members are all veterans of previous regional bands, and … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Head East, Nolovelost, Styx
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10 Q’s with Terje Eide (ON THE RISE)
1. Could you tell us please what are you currently up to? (recording, gigs, plans) – For the time being I’m writing music for others and promoting the new ON THE RISE album – “DREAM ZONE”. 2. Could you take … Continue reading

