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

Erin Alden and Her New EP March 20,2011 9PM EST on Rockers In Recovery

Erin Alden and Her New EP March 20,2011 9PM EST on Rockers In Recovery « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Erin Alden and Her New EP March 20,2011 9PM EST on Rockers In Recovery

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

Erin Alden is a singer / songwriter

Blog Info Supplied by Erin Alden/Reverbnation

March 20, 2011 at 9PM EST/6PM PCT- New music interview with Erin Alden singer / songwriter on Rockers In Recovery and the East Coast Music Scene with Host John Hollis.

Erin Alden is the kind of artist who is exceptionally rare. Not only does her voice have the most beautiful tone, her zest for life is clear in both her music and her vibrant personality. If you’re thinking Erin Alden sounds like an undiscovered treasure, you would be wrong. She has more than been discovered.

In her career so far, she has already penned songs with people who have written hits for Madonna, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow and Pink – to name but a few. Most recently, Erin Alden has collaborated with some incredible musicians to create a brand new EP. The sound for the EP is somewhere between rock, indie and a slight hint of folk for good measure. Check out full article by Karen Sanders at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5664770/an_interview_with_erin_alden.html?cat=2

Some of the names of musicians that contributed are:

Chad Gendason-Production-

Randy Cooke-drums (Ringo Starr, Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart)
Jon Button-bass (Roger Daltrey, Sheryl Crow, Shakira)
Stevie Blacke- strings (Madonna, Pink, Weezer)
Ben Peeler-lap steel guitar (The Wallflowers, Shakira)
Steve Aguilar-Keys (World Tribe) )

FILM / TV
Erin’s songs have played their own prominent roles in films and television programs.
Most recently: E Network -Keeping up with the Kardasians, MTV’s- The Real World, Scyfy Original Movie - Mega Python vs. Gataroid, Short film -Blue Bunny.

In addition to her solo work, Erin is a producer and a songwriter for other Artists.

A strong suit for Erin has always been her talent for collaboration with other fine songwriters.

Some of her writing partners have been:

Stevie Blacke, (Pink, Maddona, Weezer)
Alain Whyte, (Morrissey)
Brian MacLeod (Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Linda Perry)
Martyn Lenoble (Porno for Pyros, Janes Addiction)
Jon Button, (Roger Daltrey, Sheryl Crow, Shakira)
Cheche Alara (Christina Aguilara, Pink, American Idol)
Gregg Sutton(Bob Dylan, Lone Justice)

PERFORMANCE
Erin has also brought her songs to many stages in and around Southern California, including The Roxy, The Hotel Cafe, The Viper Room, B.B.Kings, Genghis Cohen.

NICE PRAISES

Erin Alden: Smart, girlish, folk-pop, with melodies that bury themselves in your soul. Other World News

What can I say? if you don’t know who Erin Alden is..you should. Her music is so addicting that I found myself humming several of her tunes, like Story of the Week and Miserably Happy two days later. That in my mind means they are hits. Dennis Thomas-Los Angeles Variety News

Erin Alden is another independent female vocalist who is quickly proving that the latest crop of independent artists is creating music every bit as good, if not better, than most of the standards you hear on todays radio waves. Erin recently appeared on the latest release from Grammy nominated producer and composer Headfridge. www.soundtrip.com

This month’s spotlight music artist: ERIN ALDEN Songs are great! Both for your daily listening edification, and for film and television placement – she is a remarkable song writer and performer. Hollywood Shorts

Check Out Erin Alden at: http://www.reverbnation.com/erinalden

Tune In Sunday Night At 9PM EST/6PMPCT on WWNN 1470 AM in South Florida or anywhere in the world at: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=WWNN

Listen To Erin Alden’s Archived Interview: Click Here

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

Singer/Songwriter Laura C. « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Singer/Songwriter Laura C. « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Singer/Songwriter Laura C.

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Nov.20, 2010, under Home

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Live 10 PM EST Sunday on Rockers In Recovery Singer/Songwriter Laura C. will be with us to talk about her life, vision and love of music.

“Rockers In Recovery” is a 15 hour per week radio show on the Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network is dedicated to music, news, interviews, events, and festivals taking place in the rock and roll industry in the world of bands or musicians who are in recovery or support recovery.