The Singing Songwriter

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Name: Kenny Hart

Kenny Hart is an award-winning singing songwriter and freelance writer from the Greater Cincinnati area who currently writes music articles and reviews for Indie-music.com and his own "blogzine", The Singing Songwriter. With more than thirty years' experience as a writer, singer, and musician, Kenny has touched and been touched by nearly every musical genre; his passion for music is not fettered by boundaries.

Thursday, December 22, 2005

Bering Strait on Music News Nashville

"Bering Strait's sophomore album, Pages, is not only one of the best-produced albums you'll have heard in a long time, it communicates fundamental human emotions on a universal level that rivals best-selling artists in several genres. From a Russian folk song to a dobro-centric musical journey, ala Jerry Douglas, to a Fleetwood Mac cover, Pages manages to deliver something for everyone."

Read my review of Bering Strait's Pages on Music News Nashville

Friday, December 09, 2005

Pulling Thorns on Indie-Music.com

"Pulling Thorns is a Christian rock group in the mold of bands like Tool, Chevelle, and A Perfect Circle. Their self-titled EP is comprised of demos of five original songs that range from subtle ("Life Of A 33 Year Old Man") to stunning ("Secrets Of An Angel"), and all of them are meant to share the band's Christian beliefs."

Read my review of Pulling Thorns on Indie-Music.com.

Read more reviews by Kenny Hart on Indie-Music.com.

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Jim Brickman on Music News Nashville

"If I could have my way, I'd have Jim Brickman "Brickman-ize" every piece of music that ever moved me. Not since George Winston first stroked my soul and Michael Jones set my dreams to music have I heard such an expressive and emotive pianist. ...Jim Brickman is an archetype for dreamers everywhere; he certainly touched this dreamer's heart -- to the very fiber of my being."

Read my review of Jim Brickman's The Disney Songbook on Music News Nashville.


Thursday, December 01, 2005

Worth a Listen - Patty & Abigail

I love chick harmonies! And I love this album, Here We Go Again, Patty & Abigail's debut disk on Play Like A Girl Records. Lyrically-driven, the songs on this album are a blend of pop, soft rock, blues, and alt. country. My pick hit is "Time To Fall," a yearning ballad replete with soulful violin and some impressive guitar work. "Run Away" with its interesting intervals and "Here We Go Again" with its doo wop/honky tonk blend are my other favorites. But, hey, don't listen to me; hear them for yourself at http://www.pattyandabigail.com. Definitely Worth a Listen, and definitely worth buying.

And while you're at it, especially if you are an artist seeking publicity, check out Musik International; they are definitely Worth a Look!