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"Lydia and the band debuted when the Fillmore was at its peak as one of the nation's musical Mecca's. Owner Bill Graham was so impressed with Lydia's voice and the sound of the band that he immediately signed Cold Blood to his new record label. During the span of six original late-60's, early-70's albums, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood helped, along with Tower Of Power, forge their own specific brand of funk/soul and R&B which came to be known as East Bay Grease. That music still holds up today, proving that great music is timeless and will continue to inspire generations to come. Lydia Pense and Cold Blood packed the San Francisco Ballrooms in their heyday, but that was then and this is now. In the now, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood still fill halls with cheering, dancing, foot-stomping fans. Far from fading over the years, Cold Blood has flourished. The word legend certainly applies to Lydia Pense and Cold Blood&and not in some past tense-make-a-living-as-an-oldies-act sort of way either. Pense can still shout like a 60's soul diva and purr a slow blues tune with spine-tingling subtlety. Cold Blood, as a whole, features a stellar group of musicians who have been playing together for nearly 20 years including Steve Dunne on guitar, Steve Salinas on keyboards, a gritty-growling horn section comprised of Rich Armstrong and Rob Zuckerman along with a stellar rhythm section featuring Evan Palmerston on bass and Donny Baldwin on drums. The band members are all veteran Bay Area musicians who have played with many great artists including Elvin Bishop, The Starship, Boz Skaggs, Albert Collins and more. Of course there is Lydia who still has the chops with the patina of a seasoned veteran who's done and seen it all. Together she and the band continue to twist together R&B, (both Old School and New School); into something that doesn't have a label... On any given night, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood power through their historic essentials, like "You Got Me Hummin'," "I Just Want To Make Love To You," "I'm A Good Woman," and "Down to the Bone." But now, there's a whole new CD of future classics that draws on their heritage but is not stifled by the past. Now able to draw from the first new Cold Blood album in three decades, Lydia and the band blast out a set that covers 40 years of thumping, throbbing, East Bay funk. Several of the new tracks that make it on to the set list each night come from original Cold Blood alum Skip Mesquite. Another tune of particular note, "Face the Music," is written by guitar ace Steve Dunne. All this fresh music, laid down by a crisp, tight 6-piece, makes any Cold Blood show invigorating. And, of course, anything Lydia sings is sung well. She has a list of famous admirers that includes Bonnie Raitt, Michelle Shocked, David Lee Roth, even Janis Joplin back in the day. It's been a long road, over 40 years to be exact with a break somewhere in the middle. But, Lydia and the band are living proof that a little time off can be a really good thing. With their new CD, "Transfusion" (DIG 116) turning heads across the country, fans are remembering just what has been missing from music in the last few decades. The 12 songs exemplify how a performer can take great strides forward, without forgetting her roots. Using "Transfusion" as their muse there is a renewed interest in live performances, from both the band, and venue owners. Cold Blood is booking dozens of shows across the country, entertaining generations of club, theatre and festival goers. Cold Blood has been blessed with the ability to reach backwards for original influences and the creativity to reach forward, working with new approaches. The music they play is ageless, and can still fill any room to the rafters."

Her recording career began in 1990 with her debut album Things Here are Different, recorded by Todd Rundgren. Her 1995 self-titled album, Jill Sobule, yielded the hit songs I Kissed A Girl (the original) and Supermodel. Since then, she has continued to record, produce and tour with an ever-growing loyal fan base. Jill is considered a pioneer in crowd sourcing, with her 2009 fan-funded record, California Years. She continues to be at the forefront of exploring and creating new models for artists in an ever-changing changing music industry. Shes performed with Neil Young, Billy Bragg, Steve Earle, Cyndi Lauper, Tom Morello and Warren Zevon and inducted Neil Diamond into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She can be seen live as a solo performer as well as the co-star of the Jill & Julia Show, an unusual and mesmerizing combination of song and storytelling in collaboration with comedian/actress Julia Sweeney. She also served as songwriter/composer for the hit Nickelodeon network show Unfabulous during that show's three-season run. She composed the music for the off-Broadway show Prozak and Platypus and her songs have appeared in a multitude of films including Mind the Gap, in which Jill herself co-starred. She has been a political troubadour for NPR stations across America and most recently performed original music at the keynote session for Netroots Nation. Jill is a longtime participant as well as musical contributor at TED. A veritable gypsy, Jill divides her time between a busy touring schedule and a variety of other projects. The recently released A Day at the Pass finally captures an ongoing collaboration between Jill and John Doe (from the iconic punk band X) and was recorded live at The Pass studio on one fine day in Los Angeles. She is currently recording her next record, Dotties Charms - a collaboration between her and 11 of her favorite authors, including: Rick Moody, David Hajdu and Jonathon Lathem, Jill is also working with Steve Cossin (The Civillians), Jim Lewis (FELA) and Robin Eaton (a longtime collaborator) on the musical, Times Square. In the words of New York Times pop music critic Jon Pareles, Jill Sobule can claim her place among the stellar New York singer-songwriters of the last decade. Topical, funny and more than a little poignant...grown-up music for an adolescent age. Shes an American original.

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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.

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."

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.