Artist of the Day June 9th Christine Ohlman

Artist of the Day June 9th Christine Ohlman « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Artist of the Day June 9th Christine Ohlman

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Jun.09, 2011, under Home

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“There are so many ‘wow’ moments” – Dave Marsh, SIRIUS/XM Radio personality / Rolling Stone editor emeritus

“Whatever she touches becomes soulful and passionate.” – Hal Horowitz, The All Music Guide

“Ohlman and Rebel Montez concoct a Soul atmosphere as thick and palpable as a humid Southern night. Ohlman’s stunning originals…blister and soothe in equal measure.” – Brian Baker, Cincinnati CityBeat

The heart of Christine Ohlman has belonged to rock n’ roll from just about the moment she could walk and talk. By the time she traveled from Boston to New York on an overnight train to make her first record at the age of 16, writing the “B” side on the way to the studio, she was already a veteran of the local coffeehouse circuit around New Haven, Connecticut. “The first guy who ever signed me flew down from New York City to hear the band; he signed us the same day,” she says. “We were in the studio practically before we knew what hit us recording a version of Al Kooper’s ‘Wake Me, Shake Me.’ The next thing we knew, we were on the charts and I was in heaven!”

Christine Ohlman

While touring and recording with Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez are the main focus, Ohlman has other all-star concert appearances to her credit, including the Lincoln Center “American Songbook” Series (with Sting and Lou Reed), the 2009 Obama Inaugural Gala, and Celebrate Brooklyn’s Tribute to Bill Withers (with Nona Hendryx and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James). She continues to perform with the SNL Band, appearing with Al Green on the show’s 25th Anniversary Special and in the hilarious 2010 commercial parody “Carter n’ Sons Barbeque.” She is a sought-after studio guest vocalist, appearing on Ian Hunter’s Shrunken Heads (named one the Top 20 CDs of 2007 by the New York Daily News), Big Al Anderson’s Pawn Shop Guitars, and two CDs by esteemed Irish punk group Black 47. Labor of Love: The Music Of Nick Lowe features her vocal collaboration with Marshall Crenshaw on Lowe’s “Cruel To Be Kind.” And her commitment to the blues runs deep, as her scorching duets with the legendary Eddie Kirkland on his CD’s Where You Get Your Sugar and Lonely Street; her guest-shots with Charlie Musselwhite on his Grammy-nominated One Night In America; and her appearance on the Songs Of Willie Dixon (with Sonny Landreth & Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown) and Grammy nominee A Tribute To Howlin’ Wolf (with Taj Mahal & Lucinda Williams) give statement.

Dedication to preserving the soul in rock n’ roll has been the hallmark of Christine’s work from the days of The Scratch Band through a stint with Christine Ohlman and The Soul Rockers to her present band Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez’ (Cliff Goodwin-guitars, Michael Colbath-bass, Larry Donahue-drums; original guitarist Eric Fletcher passed away in May, 2006). Her earliest idols were Etta James, Ray Charles, and Jackie Wilson. “My mom taught me to love those artists,” says Christine. “When she was growing up she used to frequent Cafe Society in New York City to hear Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Lena Horne. I just naturally picked up on blues and jazz through her. Then of course there was Elvis, and Jerry Lee, and the artists on Stax and Atlantic. At some point I also began to listen heavily to Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Elmore James. So my songwriting reflects influences old and new. I always tend to lean toward wild guitar bands—you know, the ‘crazies’.” (Ohlman continues this fascination with musical tradition via her work as a music writer and musicologist. She was an original editor of the All-Music Guide, edited legendary producer Andrew Loog Oldham’s 2002 autobiography 2Stoned, and is a cover-story-writing contributor to Elmore Magazine)

Ohlman has released six CDs with Rebel Montez. The Hard Way, Radio Queen, Wicked Time, Strip, and 2008 career retrospective Re-Hive are joined by 2010’s The Deep End, her first CD of new material in five years. Co-produced gby Andy York (John Mellencamp), it featuresduets with Ian Hunter, Dion DiMucci, and Marshall Crenshaw and guest shots by Levon Helm, Big Al Anderson, G.E. Smith, Eric “Roscoe” Ambel, and others.

No stranger to tragedy, Ohlman suffered, in addition to the loss of longtime musical collaborator Fletcher, the death in 2005 of her mate and producer of more than 25 years, Doc Cavalier. Re-Hive is dedicated to his memory (as The Deep End is to Fletcher’s. .Following Cavalier’s passing, she produced a memorial concert at legendary rock club Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut that featured 26 acts and nearly 100 musicians pivotal to the professional life she shared with him. “This is a time of reordering in my life,” she said recently. “There are no words to describe the empty spaces left by these losses. I feel I honor the memory of Doc and Eric by creating, by writing, and by performing. It hasn’t been easy by any means. But friends and fellow musicians have been extraordinary in their generosity and support. Michael Colbath, Larry Donahue, Cliff Goodwin and I look forward to the next record and to future collaborations.” Ohlman says, “The songs on The Deep End deal, in some ways, with the subject of loss, but much more importantly with the ways that love intersects with life to bring a kind of joy into one’s heart that is sometimes bittersweet.”

With her trademark mile-high platinum beehive hairdo and enviable collection of sequins and rhinestones, Ohlman looks like a lady to be reckoned with, and when she opens her mouth to sing, the truth comes out. But underneath it all lurks a no-frills approach to music. In her own words—”I give it to an audience straight, which is the way I like it myself. Yes, I like to shout, and I like to croon, and I love to wail. I just need to get in the groove and rock—not think too much about it– tear it up or soothe it over. I’ve loved rock n’ roll since I was a little girl, and I’ll love it forever. It’s my greatest kick and my greatest privilege to be able to get up on a stage and rip it apart. That’s rock n’ roll to me. I’m here to set your soul on fire.”

Artist of the Day June 6th 2011 Philip Milano

Artist of the Day June 6th 2011 Philip Milano « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Artist of the Day June 6th 2011 Philip Milano

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Jun.06, 2011, under Home

Philip Milano’s breakout CD ‘It’s My Time’ has its serious moments, though for the most part remains campy and fun with a clean, fresh sound reminiscent of the rock ‘n’ roll records of the mid-sixties.

The entire album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Paul Orofino at Millbrook Sound Studios, Millbrook, NY.

Tune-In, Turn-On, Play It Loud!
Have Fun and Enjoy!

Now That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll!

Track Listing And Brief Description:

INTERNATIONAL PLAYBOYS…… Rock And Roll
SANDY…….. Folk Rock
DOES ANYBODY WANT MY BROKEN HEART?….. Rock And Roll
JODY MARIE….. Country In A Hee-Haw Sort Of Way
THE DIVA….. Rock And Roll
CRUISIN AT 98…… Jan And Deanish 60’s Rock
IT’S MY TIME…. Rock
DEBORAH LYNN…… Folk
BLOO TANGO TOO……… Jazzy Instrumental
VIETNAM BLUES……… Rock
LAZY OLE STREAM…… Acoustic Instrumental
TREAT ME THIS WAY……… Blues
LOVE YOU SO ……. Ballad

Click Here To Buy CD

Christine Ohlman Sunday Night June 5th at 7:00PM EST

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Christine Ohlman Sunday Night June 5th at 7:00PM EST

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Jun.05, 2011, under Home

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Christine Ohlman Sunday Night June 5th at 7:00PM EST will be our guest on Rocker In Recovery. She’s the current, long-time vocalist with the Saturday Night Live Band.

We will be talking about Christine’s new CD “The DEEP END” and up her coming appearance at the 12 Step Music Fest.

Christine Ohlman is scheduled to play The 4th Annual 12 Step Music Fest which is a campout for ALL 12 step fellowships. It will be held November 3-6, 2011 at Sugarloaf Key (mile marker 20) KOA Campground in the Florida Keys. The entire campground will be closed to the public.

The heart of Christine Ohlman has belonged to rock n’ roll from just about the moment she could walk and talk. By the time she traveled from Boston to New York on an overnight train to make her first record at the age of 16, writing the “B” side on the way to the studio, she was already a veteran of the local coffeehouse circuit around New Haven, Connecticut.

“The first guy who ever signed me flew down from New York City to hear the band; he signed us the same day,” she says. “We were in the studio practically before we knew what hit us recording a version of Al Kooper’s ‘Wake Me, Shake Me.’ The next thing we knew, we were on the charts and I was in heaven!”

Christine was a founding member of The Scratch Band, legendary throughout the Northeast for their incendiary and eclectic live shows, and her stark, piano-accompanied version of Dusty Springfield’s “I Only Want To Be With You” from their first LP was a turntable hit in the U.K. Beginning in September 1991, a portion of The Scratch Band reunited in the studios of NBC’s Saturday Night Live with Christine joining guitarist/vocalist/musical director G.E. Smith and bassist Paul Ossola, both former Scratch Band members, in the SNL band. At one point, the 11-member group, featuring in its repertoire a heavy dose of Christine’s favorite music—southern soul—took the stage (joined by Ry Cooder, Steve Cropper and Maceo Parker) as the house band for The Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards, a performance that was, in Ohlman’s words, “just about the biggest flat-out thrill of my life. We were doing ‘Tell Mama’ and I looked around to catch Steve Cropper’s eye only to spot Clarence Carter, who wrote the song, standing in the wings waiting to come on. I thought—well, it just doesn’t get much better than this” (although she admits that the 2003 Central Park Summerstage Tribute To Janis Joplin, where she fronted both Big Brother & The Holding Company and the Kozmic Blues Band, and the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Tribute Concert, where she sang with George Harrison, among others, edge out everything for sheer historical vibe).

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While touring and recording with Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez are the main focus, Ohlman has other all-star concert appearances to her credit, including the Lincoln Center “American Songbook” Series (with Sting and Lou Reed), the 2009 Obama Inaugural Gala, and Celebrate Brooklyn’s Tribute to Bill Withers (with Nona Hendryx and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James). She continues to perform with the SNL Band, appearing with Al Green on the show’s 25th Anniversary Special and in the hilarious 2010 commercial parody “Carter n’ Sons Barbeque.”

She is a sought-after studio guest vocalist, appearing on Ian Hunter’s Shrunken Heads (named one the Top 20 CDs of 2007 by the New York Daily News), Big Al Anderson’s Pawn Shop Guitars, and two CDs by esteemed Irish punk group Black 47. Labor of Love: The Music Of Nick Lowe features her vocal collaboration with Marshall Crenshaw on Lowe’s “Cruel To Be Kind.” And her commitment to the blues runs deep, as her scorching duets with the legendary Eddie Kirkland on his CD’s Where You Get Your Sugar and Lonely Street; her guest-shots with Charlie Musselwhite on his Grammy-nominated One Night In America; and her appearance on the Songs Of Willie Dixon (with Sonny Landreth & Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown) and Grammy nominee A Tribute To Howlin’ Wolf (with Taj Mahal & Lucinda Williams) give statement.

Listen Live To Christine Ohlman Sunday Night June 5th at 7:00PM EST Click On Link:

http://radio.securenetsystems.net/v4/index.cfm?stationCallSign=WWNN

Artist of the Day May 6, 2011 Philip Milano

Artist of the Day May 6, 2011 Philip Milano « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Artist of the Day May 6, 2011 Philip Milano

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on May.06, 2011, under Home

Philip Milano’s breakout CD ‘It’s My Time’ has its serious moments, though for the most part remains campy and fun with a clean, fresh sound reminiscent of the rock ‘n’ roll records of the mid-sixties.

The entire album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Paul Orofino at Millbrook Sound Studios, Millbrook, NY.

Tune-In, Turn-On, Play It Loud!
Have Fun and Enjoy!

Now That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll!

Track Listing And Brief Description:

INTERNATIONAL PLAYBOYS…… Rock And Roll
SANDY…….. Folk Rock
DOES ANYBODY WANT MY BROKEN HEART?….. Rock And Roll
JODY MARIE….. Country In A Hee-Haw Sort Of Way
THE DIVA….. Rock And Roll
CRUISIN AT 98…… Jan And Deanish 60’s Rock
IT’S MY TIME…. Rock
DEBORAH LYNN…… Folk
BLOO TANGO TOO……… Jazzy Instrumental
VIETNAM BLUES……… Rock
LAZY OLE STREAM…… Acoustic Instrumental
TREAT ME THIS WAY……… Blues
LOVE YOU SO ……. Ballad

Click Here To Buy CD

Artist of the Day – Philip Milano

Artist of the Day – Philip Milano « Holistic Lifestyles Radio


Artist of the Day – Philip Milano
by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Apr.21, 2011, under Home
Philip Milano’s breakout CD ‘It’s My Time’ has its serious moments, though for the most part remains campy and fun with a clean, fresh sound reminiscent of the rock ‘n’ roll records of the mid-sixties.
The entire album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Paul Orofino at Millbrook Sound Studios, Millbrook, NY.
Tune-In, Turn-On, Play It Loud!
Have Fun and Enjoy!
Now That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Track Listing And Brief Description:
INTERNATIONAL PLAYBOYS…… Rock And Roll
SANDY…….. Folk Rock
DOES ANYBODY WANT MY BROKEN HEART?….. Rock And Roll
JODY MARIE….. Country In A Hee-Haw Sort Of Way
THE DIVA….. Rock And Roll
CRUISIN AT 98…… Jan And Deanish 60’s Rock
IT’S MY TIME…. Rock
DEBORAH LYNN…… Folk
BLOO TANGO TOO……… Jazzy Instrumental
VIETNAM BLUES……… Rock
LAZY OLE STREAM…… Acoustic Instrumental
TREAT ME THIS WAY……… Blues
LOVE YOU SO ……. Ballad
Click Here To Buy CD

East Coast Music Scene Special Guest Rooster « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

East Coast Music Scene Special Guest Rooster « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

East Coast Music Scene Special Guest Rooster
by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Apr.20, 2011, under Home

Bubba Mac
Join the East Coast Music Scene at 2PM on April 21, 2011. Bubba Mac and Kevin King will be interviewing Rooster.
There are entertainers, musicians, singers, and comedians, but there is only one Rooster! He can lift your spirits and empty your pockets all in the same song! Bawdy humor is not a stranger to Bourbon Street, but Rooster brings it all together musically with a strong Mississippi Delta blues influence like nobody else! As Rooster a/k/a/ Curtis Wheeler (born October 5, 1937) explains on “Born in Mississippi”, his classic blues outing, “I was born in Mississippi, raised down in New Orleans; I ate red beans and rice, made love to a Cajun queen.”† It’s Mississippi Delta electric blues meets Big Easy soul and musicianship, a brand of stone-cold originality that makes even the blandest-sounding blues arrangement sit up and bark at the moon. Rooster has worked at many jobs and has been successful in the workaday world, but the attraction of the blues brought him to playing guitar and singing full time later in life. After traveling the United States for several years, Rooster landed on Bourbon Street, and the place has not been the same since. From his “One man show”” to his high energy blues band, he can create excitement whenever he takes the stage.

East Coast Music Scene

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East Coast Music Scene

Bubba Mac
Host’s Kevin King and Bubba Mac take over the airwaves every Thursday at 2PM EST on The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network. Tune in to hear music interviews from around the country from different artists in the music industry. Hear new and old artists with new releases to how it all began for them in the Blues, Soul, and Classic Rock arenas.
Bubba Mac’s passion for the blues, and live music in general, was the motivation for creating the both restaurants and continues to be a driving force behind everything they do. Bubba and Mac created and presented the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Blues and Music Festival in Atlantic City, NJ. Paul Benjamin of the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, ME came on board to help make the festival a success. As you can see from the lineup, the festival had the best of the best. We want to thank all the musicians, fans, and volunteers for coming out and enjoying our first blues and music festival. It was a great weekend. Thanks for your support. Stay tuned for the 2009 Mid-Altantic Blues and Music Festival.
Kevin King was a station manager at WDCR Philadelphia, hosted numerous music shows as well as worked for Corner Stone Management which was the management company for the band The Hooters, Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. Kevin now works for The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network.
Click To Listen Live: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=WWNN

East Coast Music Scene

East Coast Music Scene « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

East Coast Music Scene

Bubba Mac

Host’s Kevin King and Bubba Mac take over the airwaves every Thursday at 2PM EST on The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network. Tune in to hear music interviews from around the country from different artists in the music industry. Hear new and old artists with new releases to how it all began for them in the Blues, Soul, and Classic Rock arenas.

Bubba Mac’s passion for the blues, and live music in general, was the motivation for creating the both restaurants and continues to be a driving force behind everything they do. Bubba and Mac created and presented the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Blues and Music Festival in Atlantic City, NJ. Paul Benjamin of the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, ME came on board to help make the festival a success. As you can see from the lineup, the festival had the best of the best. We want to thank all the musicians, fans, and volunteers for coming out and enjoying our first blues and music festival. It was a great weekend. Thanks for your support. Stay tuned for the 2009 Mid-Altantic Blues and Music Festival.

Kevin King was a station manager at WDCR Philadelphia, hosted numerous music shows as well as worked for Corner Stone Management which was the management company for the band The Hooters, Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. Kevin now works for The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network.

Click To Listen Live: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=WWNN

Listen Live East Coast Music Scene Thursdays at 2PM EST

Listen Live East Coast Music Scene Thursdays at 2PM EST « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Listen Live East Coast Music Scene Thursdays at 2PM EST

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Mar.24, 2011, under Home

Bubba Mac

Kevin King and Bubba Mac take over the airwaves every Thursday on The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network. Tune in to hear music interviews from around the country from different artists in the music industry. Hear new and old artists with new releases to how it all began for them in the Blues, Soul, and Classic Rock arenas.

Bubba Mac’s passion for the blues, and live music in general, was the motivation for creating the both restaurants and continues to be a driving force behind everything they do. Bubba and Mac created and presented the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Blues and Music Festival in Atlantic City, NJ. Paul Benjamin of the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, ME came on board to help make the festival a success. As you can see from the lineup, the festival had the best of the best. We want to thank all the musicians, fans, and volunteers for coming out and enjoying our first blues and music festival. It was a great weekend. Thanks for your support. Stay tuned for the 2009 Mid-Altantic Blues and Music Festival.

Kevin King was a station manager at WDCR Philadelphia, hosted numerous music shows as well as worked for Corner Stone Management which was the management company for the band The Hooters, Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. Kevin now works for The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network.

Listen Live East Coast Music Scene Thursdays at 2PM EST

Listen Live East Coast Music Scene Thursdays at 2PM EST « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Listen Live East Coast Music Scene Thursdays at 2PM EST

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Mar.24, 2011, under Home

Bubba Mac

Kevin King and Bubba Mac take over the airwaves every Thursday on The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network. Tune in to hear music interviews from around the country from different artists in the music industry. Hear new and old artists with new releases to how it all began for them in the Blues, Soul, and Classic Rock arenas.

Bubba Mac’s passion for the blues, and live music in general, was the motivation for creating the both restaurants and continues to be a driving force behind everything they do. Bubba and Mac created and presented the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Blues and Music Festival in Atlantic City, NJ. Paul Benjamin of the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, ME came on board to help make the festival a success. As you can see from the lineup, the festival had the best of the best. We want to thank all the musicians, fans, and volunteers for coming out and enjoying our first blues and music festival. It was a great weekend. Thanks for your support. Stay tuned for the 2009 Mid-Altantic Blues and Music Festival.

Kevin King was a station manager at WDCR Philadelphia, hosted numerous music shows as well as worked for Corner Stone Management which was the management company for the band The Hooters, Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. Kevin now works for The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network.

Listen Live East Coast Music Scene Thursdays at 2PM EST

Listen Live East Coast Music Scene Thursdays at 2PM EST « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Listen Live East Coast Music Scene Thursdays at 2PM EST

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Mar.24, 2011, under Home

Bubba Mac

Kevin King and Bubba Mac take over the airwaves every Thursday on The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network. Tune in to hear music interviews from around the country from different artists in the music industry. Hear new and old artists with new releases to how it all began for them in the Blues, Soul, and Classic Rock arenas.

Bubba Mac’s passion for the blues, and live music in general, was the motivation for creating the both restaurants and continues to be a driving force behind everything they do. Bubba and Mac created and presented the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Blues and Music Festival in Atlantic City, NJ. Paul Benjamin of the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, ME came on board to help make the festival a success. As you can see from the lineup, the festival had the best of the best. We want to thank all the musicians, fans, and volunteers for coming out and enjoying our first blues and music festival. It was a great weekend. Thanks for your support. Stay tuned for the 2009 Mid-Altantic Blues and Music Festival.

Kevin King was a station manager at WDCR Philadelphia, hosted numerous music shows as well as worked for Corner Stone Management which was the management company for the band The Hooters, Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. Kevin now works for The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network.

Tonight 8PM EST March 20, Saturday Night Live Band’s Christine Ohlman On Rockers In Recovery

Tonight 8PM EST March 20, Saturday Night Live Band’s Christine Ohlman On Rockers In Recovery « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Tonight 8PM EST March 20, Saturday Night Live Band’s Christine Ohlman On Rockers In Recovery

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Mar.20, 2011, under Home

Christine Ohlman

Christine Ohlman singer of the Saturday Night Live Band will be our guest March 20, 2011 at 8PM EST on Rockers In Recovery and the East Coast Music Scene. Christine Ohlman will be talking about her 30 year plus musical career.

2010’s The Deep End, her first CD of original material in five years, featuring special guests/duet partners Ian Hunter, Dion DiMucci, and Marshall Crenshaw, plus Levon Helm, GE Smith, Andy York, Eric “Roscoe” Ambel, Catherine Russell, Big Al Anderson, and others) with her band Rebel Montez (Michael Colbath-bass; Cliff Goodwin-guitar; Larry Donahue-drums). “I’ve come here tonight to set your souls on fire,” she’ll tell an audience. And she will. Rockers In Recovery and the East Coast Music Scene is honored to have Christine as a guest.

Listen Tonight 8PM EST March 20, Live: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=WWNN

The heart of Christine Ohlman has belonged to rock n’ roll from just about the moment she could walk and talk. By the time she traveled from Boston to New York on an overnight train to make her first record at the age of 16, writing the “B” side on the way to the studio, she was already a veteran of the local coffeehouse circuit around New Haven, Connecticut. “The first guy who ever signed me flew down from New York City to hear the band; he signed us the same day,” she says. “We were in the studio practically before we knew what hit us recording a version of Al Kooper’s ‘Wake Me, Shake Me.’ The next thing we knew, we were on the charts and I was in heaven!”

Christine was a founding member of The Scratch Band, legendary throughout the Northeast for their incendiary and eclectic live shows, and her stark, piano-accompanied version of Dusty Springfield’s “I Only Want To Be With You” from their first LP was a turntable hit in the U.K. Beginning in September 1991, a portion of The Scratch Band reunited in the studios of NBC’s Saturday Night Live with Christine joining guitarist/vocalist/musical director G.E. Smith and bassist Paul Ossola, both former Scratch Band members, in the SNL band. At one point, the 11-member group, featuring in its repertoire a heavy dose of Christine’s favorite music—southern soul—took the stage (joined by Ry Cooder, Steve Cropper and Maceo Parker) as the house band for The Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards, a performance that was, in Ohlman’s words, “just about the biggest flat-out thrill of my life. We were doing ‘Tell Mama’ and I looked around to catch Steve Cropper’s eye only to spot Clarence Carter, who wrote the song, standing in the wings waiting to come on. I thought—well, it just doesn’t get much better than this” (although she admits that the 2003 Central Park Summerstage Tribute To Janis Joplin, where she fronted both Big Brother & The Holding Company and the Kozmic Blues Band, and the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Tribute Concert, where she sang with George Harrison, among others, edge out everything for sheer historical vibe).

While touring and recording with Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez are the main focus, Ohlman has other all-star concert appearances to her credit, including the Lincoln Center “American Songbook” Series (with Sting and Lou Reed), the 2009 Obama Inaugural Gala, and Celebrate Brooklyn’s Tribute to Bill Withers (with Nona Hendryx and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James). She continues to perform with the SNL Band, appearing with Al Green on the show’s 25th Anniversary Special and in the hilarious 2010 commercial parody “Carter n’ Sons Barbeque.” She is a sought-after studio guest vocalist, appearing on Ian Hunter’s Shrunken Heads (named one the Top 20 CDs of 2007 by the New York Daily News), Big Al Anderson’s Pawn Shop Guitars, and two CDs by esteemed Irish punk group Black 47. Labor of Love: The Music Of Nick Lowe features her vocal collaboration with Marshall Crenshaw on Lowe’s “Cruel To Be Kind.” And her commitment to the blues runs deep, as her scorching duets with the legendary Eddie Kirkland on his CD’s Where You Get Your Sugar and Lonely Street; her guest-shots with Charlie Musselwhite on his Grammy-nominated One Night In America; and her appearance on the Songs Of Willie Dixon (with Sonny Landreth & Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown) and Grammy nominee A Tribute To Howlin’ Wolf (with Taj Mahal & Lucinda Williams) give statement.

Dedication to preserving the soul in rock n’ roll has been the hallmark of Christine’s work from the days of The Scratch Band through a stint with Christine Ohlman and The Soul Rockers to her present band Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez’ (Cliff Goodwin-guitars, Michael Colbath-bass, Larry Donahue-drums; original guitarist Eric Fletcher passed away in May, 2006). Her earliest idols were Etta James, Ray Charles, and Jackie Wilson. “My mom taught me to love those artists,” says Christine. “When she was growing up she used to frequent Cafe Society in New York City to hear Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Lena Horne. I just naturally picked up on blues and jazz through her. Then of course there was Elvis, and Jerry Lee, and the artists on Stax and Atlantic. At some point I also began to listen heavily to Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Elmore James. So my songwriting reflects influences old and new. I always tend to lean toward wild guitar bands—you know, the ‘crazies’.” (Ohlman continues this fascination with musical tradition via her work as a music writer and musicologist. She was an original editor of the All-Music Guide, edited legendary producer Andrew Loog Oldham’s 2002 autobiography 2Stoned, and is a cover-story-writing contributor to Elmore Magazine)

Ohlman has released six CDs with Rebel Montez. The Hard Way, Radio Queen, Wicked Time, Strip, and 2008 career retrospective Re-Hive are joined by 2010’s The Deep End, her first CD of new material in five years. Co-produced gby Andy York (John Mellencamp), it featuresduets with Ian Hunter, Dion DiMucci, and Marshall Crenshaw and guest shots by Levon Helm, Big Al Anderson, G.E. Smith, Eric “Roscoe” Ambel, and others.

No stranger to tragedy, Ohlman suffered, in addition to the loss of longtime musical collaborator Fletcher, the death in 2005 of her mate and producer of more than 25 years, Doc Cavalier. Re-Hive is dedicated to his memory (as The Deep End is to Fletcher’s. .Following Cavalier’s passing, she produced a memorial concert at legendary rock club Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut that featured 26 acts and nearly 100 musicians pivotal to the professional life she shared with him. “This is a time of reordering in my life,” she said recently. “There are no words to describe the empty spaces left by these losses. I feel I honor the memory of Doc and Eric by creating, by writing, and by performing. It hasn’t been easy by any means. But friends and fellow musicians have been extraordinary in their generosity and support. Michael Colbath, Larry Donahue, Cliff Goodwin and I look forward to the next record and to future collaborations.” Ohlman says, “The songs on The Deep End deal, in some ways, with the subject of loss, but much more importantly with the ways that love intersects with life to bring a kind of joy into one’s heart that is sometimes bittersweet.”

With her trademark mile-high platinum beehive hairdo and enviable collection of sequins and rhinestones, Ohlman looks like a lady to be reckoned with, and when she opens her mouth to sing, the truth comes out. But underneath it all lurks a no-frills approach to music. In her own words—”I give it to an audience straight, which is the way I like it myself. Yes, I like to shout, and I like to croon, and I love to wail. I just need to get in the groove and rock—not think too much about it– tear it up or soothe it over. I’ve loved rock n’ roll since I was a little girl, and I’ll love it forever. It’s my greatest kick and my greatest privilege to be able to get up on a stage and rip it apart. That’s rock n’ roll to me. I’m here to set your soul on fire.”

Check Out Christine At: http://christineohlman.net/index.html

Listen To Archived Show At: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/holisticlifestylesradio/2011/03/20/rockers-in-recovery–christine-ohlman-singer-of-the-snl-band

Broken Is A Place

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Broken Is A Place

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Oct.09, 2010, under Home

Click On Ricky Sunday Night At 9PM EDT Listen Live

Sunday night October 10 9PM EDT Ricky Byrd will be débuting his new song “Broken Is A Place”. I just listened to the mastered version of the song it went right to the heart and had us all in tears.

This song will touch many people and help many people find a new way of life. Please tune in at 9PM EDT Sunday to the Ricky Byrd Interview on Rockers In Recovery as we find out the inspiration behind the song and the man.

“Broken Is A Place”- the new song written by Ricky Byrd/Richie Supa ,Co produced by Ricky Byrd/Bob Stander, Drums: Shawn Murray, Bass: Bob Stander, Guitars: Ricky Byrd Vocals: Ricky Byrd, Keyboards: Richie Supa, Mixed: Bob Stander, Mastered: Ray Kennedy in Nashville.

“Broken Is A Place” can be found at:

Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/broken-is-a-place/id396731396?i=396731883&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Is-A-Place/dp/B004661BHK/ref=sr_1_3/187-2233999-3447902?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1286585137&sr=8-3

Ricky Byrd Bio:

Lotta dues Jim, Lotta dues

That’s a line from a play about Lenny Bruce, and man oh man ain’t that the truth!!

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining! I’ve had an unbelievable career so far and I’m very grateful.

Imagine a 13 year old sitting in his bedroom with his first guitar that “almost” stays in tune. He’s dreaming big dreams, hoping someday……you know the rest!

Well I got my wish. I’ve traveled the world with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, had a couple of hit records and played guitar for two of my favorites–Roger Daltrey and Ian Hunter. I’ve also had the damn good fortune to have shared a stage with everyone from Jimmy Page, Leslie West, Steve Marriott to Rufus Thomas (I got to “Walk the Dog”)

I’ve had artists who I love and respect cover songs I’ve written ,and even got to decorate a wall in Byrdland with a few gold and platinum records.

Nice huh?

Problem is I’m not the kind that can rest on my laurels (you know how painful that can be!).

This is now and now I’m a solo artist–playing my songs, making my music and fighting my battles!

To be honest I’m feeling a little punchy from all the fighting.

But I promise you this…they’’ll have to carry me out of the ring still swingin’ and still singin’.

Let’s face it the music business (what’s left of it) is not for the faint of heart. it can break your spirit and leave you bitter.”It was you Charlie…you shoulda watched out for me. I coulda been a contender!”

Sorry, I had a Brando moment!.

Anyway as the saying goes… you buttered your bread now you gotta sleep in it…or something like that.

Where was I? Oh yeah

These days I have no illusions or expectations other than making the coolest music I can and have fun doing it.

So keep your eyes and ears open cause sooner or later I’ll be coming to your town. It might be a stadium,a theatre,a club or maybe even a coffeehouse, but you can bet the farm I’ll have a big ass grin on my face and be happy to be there.

See you in the trenches, Ricky

Broken Is A Place

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Broken Is A Place

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Oct.09, 2010, under Home

Click On Ricky Sunday Night At 9PM EDT Listen Live

Sunday night October 10 9PM EDT Ricky Byrd will be débuting his new song “Broken Is A Place”. I just listened to the mastered version of the song it went right to the heart and had us all in tears.

This song will touch many people and help many people find a new way of life. Please tune in at 9PM EDT Sunday to the Ricky Byrd Interview on Rockers In Recovery as we find out the inspiration behind the song and the man.

“Broken Is A Place”- the new song written by Ricky Byrd/Richie Supa ,Co produced by Ricky Byrd/Bob Stander, Drums: Shawn Murray, Bass: Bob Stander, Guitars: Ricky Byrd Vocals: Ricky Byrd, Keyboards: Richie Supa, Mixed: Bob Stander, Mastered: Ray Kennedy in Nashville.

“Broken Is A Place” can be found at:

Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/broken-is-a-place/id396731396?i=396731883&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Is-A-Place/dp/B004661BHK/ref=sr_1_3/187-2233999-3447902?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1286585137&sr=8-3

Ricky Byrd Bio:

Lotta dues Jim, Lotta dues

That’s a line from a play about Lenny Bruce, and man oh man ain’t that the truth!!

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining! I’ve had an unbelievable career so far and I’m very grateful.

Imagine a 13 year old sitting in his bedroom with his first guitar that “almost” stays in tune. He’s dreaming big dreams, hoping someday……you know the rest!

Well I got my wish. I’ve traveled the world with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, had a couple of hit records and played guitar for two of my favorites–Roger Daltrey and Ian Hunter. I’ve also had the damn good fortune to have shared a stage with everyone from Jimmy Page, Leslie West, Steve Marriott to Rufus Thomas (I got to “Walk the Dog”)

I’ve had artists who I love and respect cover songs I’ve written ,and even got to decorate a wall in Byrdland with a few gold and platinum records.

Nice huh?

Problem is I’m not the kind that can rest on my laurels (you know how painful that can be!).

This is now and now I’m a solo artist–playing my songs, making my music and fighting my battles!

To be honest I’m feeling a little punchy from all the fighting.

But I promise you this…they’’ll have to carry me out of the ring still swingin’ and still singin’.

Let’s face it the music business (what’s left of it) is not for the faint of heart. it can break your spirit and leave you bitter.”It was you Charlie…you shoulda watched out for me. I coulda been a contender!”

Sorry, I had a Brando moment!.

Anyway as the saying goes… you buttered your bread now you gotta sleep in it…or something like that.

Where was I? Oh yeah

These days I have no illusions or expectations other than making the coolest music I can and have fun doing it.

So keep your eyes and ears open cause sooner or later I’ll be coming to your town. It might be a stadium,a theatre,a club or maybe even a coffeehouse, but you can bet the farm I’ll have a big ass grin on my face and be happy to be there.

See you in the trenches, Ricky

The Blues News 10PM EST

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The Blues News 10PM EST

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Jul.07, 2010, under Home

Tony Dellaria – Staff Photographer

Dellaria & Associates, Inc.

Blues Photography

Based in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, I grew up with Music including Blues, R&B, Jazz and Rock & Roll. My older sister and brother fed me their old 8 tracks and vinyl, and I knew at an early age that music could satisfy the soul! I learned to play the drums in my early teens, taking lessons from the late Butch Tucker, a prominent Jazz drummer and sought my way to the big time, with dreams of fame and fortune. Well, fame and fortune never really came about, but a transition through playing various genres of music through the eighties finally led me back to the roots of the blues in 1990. Check out more about Tony At http://www.bluessource.com/content.php?name=Anthony Dellaria

While finishing my engineering degree in Syracuse NY, I met a Harp player named Midnight Mike Pettroff (The Dirty Pool, Syracuse, NY). Mike encouraged me to be more open minded as a musician, and after I got honest about the music that made me feel the best, I realized that somehow all good music somehow emanates from the BLUES!

After moving to Tampa Florida in 1993, I had the opportunity to play with another great Harp player, Mr. Philip Bozman, better know as “Nitro”. The list of great, but little known Blues players I have had the opportunity to meet and even play with goes on.

While attending the Tampa Bay and Sarasota Blues Festivals in 1993 -1994, I began taking photographs of various artists, and found another passion other than playing the Blues. Thanks to photographers, journalists, and Blues Fans like Gary Miller and Tim Richards, I became inspired to take the photography a little more seriously, and was encouraged to do something with my photographs. I also got some great support from the Long Island Blues Society, and I suppose I need to mention my wife!

I lucked out in June of 2004, and obtained press access to Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival in Dallas Texas, and since that turning point have tried to attend as many Blues Festivals as time and money allow. There is just something very special about being right up there next to the Artist and getting that special look that lets me know everything really is going to beall right, just like Muddy said!

I post some of my photos at www.msnusers.com/tonydellariasbluespics, although the site needs some serious attention! Also, Gary Miller has given me some great opportunities to post right here at bluessource.com. www.BluesSource.com brings you the real deal when it comes to covering the Blues. I hope you connect often!