by Mark Kirby, The picture on the front of her CD Cover to Cover shows singer songwriter Julie Moffitt covered with a bed sheet and smiling unselfconsciously at the viewer. This image, in its simple honesty, is appropriate for her CD. In addition to recording original material, Moffitt decided to include songs by other artists that she loves and have inspired her. Indeed, all people learn by imitating others and for artists it is even more important. As the great Salvador Dali once said, "Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing."
Exclaim! Magazine Selects Kobo Town's Independence As Top 10 Album of 2007
Toronto-based, roots-calypso act Kobo Town is capping a pivotal year with their debut album 'Independence' being selected in Exclaim! Magazine "Year in Review 2007." Voted a Top 10 "Groove" Album of 2007, following Amy Winehouse and M.I.A, Independence was the only album by an unsigned act in the category. The band was also recognized by the 2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards with a Best World Song Award for "Corbeaux Following."
Nice and Easy, Smooth but Rough: Dave Sasscer Quiet Mind
by Mark Kirby, There was a time when musical artists could have a little variety in their music without freaking out radio programers and other folks who market music. My own experience years ago was a frustrating one. Club owners and bookers were flummoxed by the fact that there were elements of metal, psychedelic, w Even though he has a quiet mind, this songwriter likes to party warped blues and twisted funk in our band's music.
Tony Adamo's Music Reviewed By Amazon Stuart Hamilton
Review By: Stuart Hamilton Amazon.co.uk Jazz vocalist Tony Adamo has taken a sideways step with his latest CD, moving into a world of late night New Orleans style funk, rhythm and Blues, despite its origins in the plastic world of Hollywood, California. The first thing that leaps out you is the voice. Imagine, if
you can, Lou Rawls fronting Tower of Power, and you'll have an idea of where the
music offered up here is coming from.
Julie Moffitt: Belle of the Tunes 
The picture on the front of her CD Cover to Cover shows singer songwriter Julie Moffitt covered with a bed sheet and smiling unselfconsciously at the viewer. This image, in its simple honesty, is appropriate for her CD. In addition to recording original material, Moffitt decided to include songs by other artists that she loves and have inspired her. Indeed, all people learn by imitating others and for artists it is even more important. As the great Salvador Dali once said, "Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing."
Review By: Stuart Hamilton Amazon.co.uk Jazz vocalist Tony Adamo has taken a sideways step with his latest CD, moving into a world of late night New Orleans style funk, rhythm and Blues, despite its origins in the plastic world of Hollywood, California. The first thing that leaps out you is the voice. Imagine, if
you can, Lou Rawls fronting Tower of Power, and you'll have an idea of where the
music offered up here is coming from. 