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Website: http://www.myspace.com/rachelmcdonaldsoul
Music: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/clenching-my-pillow-single/id330991903

Soul and R&B singer Rachel McDonald has released a new music video through MusicDishTV for her single "Clenching My Pillow." The video showcases McDonald's rich and sultry voice and clearly shows her grounding in classic soul music.

Watch the video: Rachel McDonald - Clenching My Pillow
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xc2qqj_rachel-mcdonald-clenching-my-pillow_music

On the track "Clenching My Pillow," McDonald very capably vocalizes the message and meaning of the song. The video gives viewers an even deeper sense of what she is conveying as she aptly emotes the pain, Loneliness, and sense of loss one feels at the dissolution of a relationship. Directed by Phoenix Tremayne, the video is an "experience" that highlights McDonald's skill for bringing the viewer into her world.

Commenting on the track, McDonald said, "I think 'Clenching My Pillow' is a great song, and I'm really proud of this project." Rachel says." "So far I've received a lot of positive feedback from everyone who has heard it or seen the video."

"Clenching My Pillow" is available on the following MusicDishTV channels:
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9qmIuJMEwM)
Blip.tv - http://www.blip.tv/file/3162395
Vimeo - http://www.vimeo.com/9144475
Dailymotion - http://www.dailymotion.com/video/20283355
Veoh - http://www.veoh.com/videos/v19753805M5N8xNms
Yahoo - http://sg.video.yahoo.com/watch/6890831/17925007
MySpace - http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=102678578
Buzznet - http://musicdish.buzznet.com/user/video/play/4464691/
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/musicdish?v=app_2392950137&ref=ts#/video/video.php?v=587486226010
Vox - http://musicdish.vox.com/library/video/6a0109d0f1bd12000f0123f19fc4d5860f.html
Current TV - http://current.com/items/92045622_rachel-mcdonald-clenching-my-pillow.htm
Black Planet - http://www.blackplanet.com/your_page/videos/view.html?video_id=8342642&video_user_id=53883717&profile_id=53883717&profile_name=MusicDish&user_id=53883717&username=MusicDish

Rachel McDonald is a young up-and-comer on the R&B scene. At 18 years old, she has acted in nearly a dozen plays and almost as many vocal showcases and dance performances. She has an amazingly powerful voice and a wide vocal range. Her vocal style can be compared to that of Alicia Keys and Corinne Bailey Ray.

Buy her record here "Clenching My Pillow" on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/clenching-my-pillow-single/id330991903)

Website: http://www.spiderrockets.com

Crafting a sound that pushes the line between elegance and aggression, New Jersey-based SPIDER ROCKETS will be joining Pop Evil on a Midwest USA tour starting February 10, 2010. Spider Rockets' latest release is self-titled and follows up 2007's buzz-worthy 'Ever After.' The group's music is available digitally through iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, emusic, Amazon, Best Buy, Puretracks, FYE and other digital portals. Spider Rockets has built a large and loyal fan base on the strength of a must-see live show which has seen the group open for many renowned national acts. "We are looking forward to the shows with Pop Evil. Fans can expect a great rock show," says Helena Cos, vocalist for Spider Rockets.

Listen to 'Cold' at Fairtilizer:
http://fairtilizer.com/track/80936

SPIDER ROCKETS' tour dates with POP EVIL:

Wed., February, 10 2010 07:00 PM - Wiley's Tavern
330 N. Main Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104 - $12 21+

Thurs, February, 11 2010 07:30 PM - The Rock
2029 Woodlyn Ave, Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 - $12/$15 18+

Fri, February, 12 2010 07:00 PM – Revolution
222 W. Franklin Ave, Appleton, Wisconsin 54914 - $10/$12 21+

Sat., February, 13 2010 08:00 PM - 1st Ave
3701 First Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 - $10 21+

Thurs., February, 18 2010 07:00 PM - The Main Event
200 Prairie Street, Elgin, Illinois 60120 - $10 21+

Fri., February, 19 2010 08:00 PM - The Mad Hatter
620 Scott St., Covington, Kentucky 41011 - $12 ALL AGES

Sat., February, 20 2010 07:30 PM – Musica
51 East Market St., Akron, Ohio 44308 - $10/$12/$12/$14 ALL AGES

Fri., February, 26 2010 07:00 PM - Piere's Entertainment Center
5675 St. Joe Rd., Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46835 - $0.99 21+

Sat., February, 27 2010 06:00 PM - Dream Makers Theater in Kewadin w/ Evans Blue
2186 Shrunk Road, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan 49783 - $15 ALL AGES

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
www.spiderrockets.com
www.myspace.com/spiderrockets

Professor Louie & The Crowmatix blend together a perfect mixture of timeless blues, rock, and soul in their single "Whispering Pines"

Watch the video on MusiDishTV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGhyvnO7PLU

"Professor Louie & The Crowmatix started touring and recording their own music in 2001. They have six studio CD's and two live recordings on The Woodstock Records label. Woodstock Records has just released Professor Louie & The Crowmatix latest CD, Whispering Pines. This CD has new originals and songs from their previous recordings which were most requested by fans and radio stations. The group continues to perform in concert at premier theaters, clubs & festivals, playing over 150 shows a year."

Keep up with Professor Louie & The Crowmatix at http://professorlouie.com

Website: http://www.professorlouie.com
Music: http://fairtilizer.com/track/whisperingpines

The prolific band Professor Louie & The Crowmatix have another fine release - this one is a combination of studio and live recordings.
Whispering Pines features 10 songs from their extensive repertoire including the youtube favorite title track Whispering Pines.

With Professor Louie handling the lion's share of the vocals as well as the keyboards, Miss Marie's singing & percussion, famed drummer Gary Burke, bassist Frank Campbell, and guitarist Josh Colow rounding out the Woodstock band, this collection kicks off with the timeless "Whispering Pines" written by Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson. This version is simply stunning and at times sounds like a lost track from the Beach Boys' classic "Pet Sounds" album, with its lush production values, layers and textures.

With so many great rockin' tunes, the big finish is the stunning orchestral arrangement of "Melody of Peace" by Burke, Spinosa and Hurwitz, performed with the Prague Radio Symphony and Kuhn Choir, recorded in the Czech Republic after receiving the ERM/NAXOS composition award.
The artwork is very special on the Whispering Pines CD. Woodstock Records developed a Community/Work program with students of NYUlster College Design Department and together they created this beautiful CD package.

1. Whispering Pines - rave reviews with 10,816 views on youtube & counting.
2 . Nightime In the Switchin' Yard - great version of this Warren Zevon classic.
3 . Between Midnight & Two - Louie & Marie's octave harmonies on this original song
blend with the great Tom "Bones" Malone & The Rock of Ages Horns.
4. I Wouldn't Do It That Way - original Rockin' Blues, soulful vocal by Miss Marie.
5. In My Secret Life - song of love & heartbreak by poet/songwriter Leonard Cohen.
6. The Weight 6:39 - recorded live at The New York State Museum's concert series
"Spirit of the Woodstock Generation"
7. Ain't No More Cane - taught to Louie by Rick Danko. Live acoustic version features Louie's accordion & beautiful acoustic guitar by special guest Artie Traum.
8. Serve Somebody - Miss Marie shines on this live version of the Bob Dylan classic.
9. Forever & Ever - shimmering vocal harmonies on this blues/country waltz with the VYSO ensemble of the Virginia Orchestra.
10. Melody Of Peace - Original International Award Winning Composition performed with The Prague Radio Symphony & Kuhn Choir.Conducted by Robert Ian Winstin and recorded in the Czech Republic.


WHISPERING PINES IS AMERICANA-ROOTS/ROCK AT ITS FINEST!
woodstock records
tel: 845-334-9420
www.woodstockrecords.com

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So how is 2010 looking for digital music? Pretty good to great based on early reports. People are buying more music, services like Pandora are profitable and now available through TV (thank you, Roku) and in your car (watch out Sirius) and the technology and models that will allow artists, producers and labels to do more and make more are hitting the market.

At our next meetup we'll take a look at which of these developments you need to know about today with an overview of announcements made at the Consumer Electronics Expo and Midem (Eric de Fontenay of Musicdish will have just returned and go over what he saw there). Of course, this is also a great chance to meet, network with and catch up with colleagues in the music, marketing and related media industries.

The Meetup will be in the private room at Gonzalez Y Gonzalez. We are starting networking at 6 (Happy Hour ends at 7) with the speakers and discussions at 7.
Gonzalez Y Gonzalez
625 Broadway, New York
tel: +1-212-473-8787

There is no charge outside of your food and drink.

And, of course, please spread the word and invite the colleagues you think would be a great fit for the group.

Contact us with questions and suggestions at http://www.fortexgroup.com/contact-us.