Introduce an artist..

by **weatherman90** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:46 pm

Ladies and Gentlemen....DONNIE IRIS!

"Ah! Leah!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyTu_ZdcBCo

"Love Is Like a Rock"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ_rMzfUR-4

"Injured in the Game of Love"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htqNLrQqxLE

"Tough World"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOSJD3aumIU

He still tours!

by *Laura » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:35 pm

One of the best new bands out there: Melee.

http://www.myspace.com/meleerocks

Their debut album "Devil and Angels" floored me.Awesome melodic stuff.
This one is my favorite song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi3s8wBlOy0

Build To Last: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv1206kvh-E

She's Gonna Find Me (live):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0Sp5MUnLFs

by **Gin and Tonic Sky** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:44 pm

http://www.theanswer.ie

A fairly new group from Belfast Ireland - classic blues rock - sounds a lot like Led Zep- high energy shows. If you think that new material ought to sound like classic rock, this is a group for you.

by **FinnFreak** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:14 pm

hmmm... here are a few local bands, that have emerged from Vaasa, Finland:

Wild Force - http://youtube.com/watch?v=aLsZkZlwcG8

Klamydia - http://youtube.com/watch?v=1pbsz_mf9dE

Sturm Und Drang - http://youtube.com/watch?v=ngUq_8Ip4yI - http://youtube.com/watch?v=OiO2_gBsG5s

Yes, the first is an 80's band... not very active at the moment
The second one is still active, punk refuses to die... heh
The third one is current: the boys are 15 years of age - debut album went to #3 in the Finnish charts. Spot the German infuences... heh.

John -

by **Andrew** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:03 pm

Melee are cool....a couple of other good ones here also.

Mine goes out to all Journey fans - and those searching for a new Steve Perry (we can never have enough of those right?). I give you from Finland -

URBAN TALE - Featuring the very Perrylike Kimmo Blom

http://www.myspace.com/urbantale (One Day is a KILLER AOR ballad)

and

http://www.urbantale.net/

by **FinnFreak** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:15 pm

Andrew wrote:Melee are cool....a couple of other good ones here also.

Mine goes out to all Journey fans - and those searching for a new Steve Perry (we can never have enough of those right?). I give you from Finland -

URBAN TALE - Featuring the very Perrylike Kimmo Blom

http://www.myspace.com/urbantale (One Day is a KILLER AOR ballad)

and

http://www.urbantale.net/

- Kimmo is a Marillion fan..?!? - I didn't know that..! - Good man.

by *Laura » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:04 am

Andrew wrote:Melee are cool....a couple of other good ones here also.

Mine goes out to all Journey fans - and those searching for a new Steve Perry (we can never have enough of those right?). I give you from Finland -

URBAN TALE - Featuring the very Perrylike Kimmo Blom

http://www.myspace.com/urbantale (One Day is a KILLER AOR ballad)

and

http://www.urbantale.net/

I am really impressed by Urban Tale! Wow. "One day" is simply breathtaking.

Thanks Drew!

by **Barb** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:12 am

Lifehouse. Why? Profound lyrics that speak to me, impassioned and emotional performance and humility. On this particular song, Jason Wade goes into this "zone" and is so into the song (especially at the end) it's like he forgets where he is. The song was written about a close friend and mentor of his who is dying. I guess after seeing Journey go through the motions so many times, it's refreshing to see an artist who genuinely is connected to the song and conveys his emotions in his performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0o-E-MggM8

by **youkeepmewaiting** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:28 am

Andrew wrote:Melee are cool....a couple of other good ones here also.

Mine goes out to all Journey fans - and those searching for a new Steve Perry (we can never have enough of those right?). I give you from Finland -

URBAN TALE - Featuring the very Perrylike Kimmo Blom

http://www.myspace.com/urbantale (One Day is a KILLER AOR ballad)

and

http://www.urbantale.net/

Like them alot. will be ordering both albums shortly

by **Blueskies** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:19 pm

If you haven't heard of him take a listen. Love this guy. He has a great soulful voice and he did some great songwriting on his "Carencro" cd.
There is currently a promo running on the Turner channels for the NBA AllStar Game this friday with him singing ...here it is..

Must Be The Water
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGIEbbQKkKo

Here are a sampling of some of his songs..some originals, some are covers of classic soul.

Home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV_eeDKzqlM

Rocksteady
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVp7mDnPcJ4

You Can Leave Your Hat On
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNEmgUp6RAI

Love And Happiness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq_oj3mzii0

Where You Are
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgtqakTJJO4

I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZVvvaj5ONg

Come In From The Cold...recently on Dutch TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=895-Qpeb5VQ

by **7 Wishes** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:28 am

Triple S, finalflight, ProgRocker, and SteveForever - thank you fuckers SO MUCH for the new music intros. I checked out everything on this board, but your stuff was the best. I already purchased the Bonrud record and ordered the Aryeon catalogue!

by **Vladan** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:43 am

Mike Oldfield - Magic Touch - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1qV52sXZCM

by **Triple S** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:51 am

7 Wishes wrote:Triple S, finalflight, ProgRocker, and SteveForever - thank you fuckers SO MUCH for the new music intros. I checked out everything on this board, but your stuff was the best. I already purchased the Bonrud record and ordered the Aryeon catalogue!

'welcome! (gotta go - got a Date With Destiny :lol:

)

by **brywool** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:26 am

I actually missed this post the first time 'round... hopefully nobody's mentioned these guys-

This is a band called L.E.O.. They're a group made up of a bunch of people from other band including Bleu, Jellyfish (Andy Sturmer!!!!!!), Hanson, and some others who I can't remember off the top of my head.

It's a tribute to ELO and they're new songs done in the ELO/Jeff Lynne/Wilburys style. VERY cool production. If you're into retroey kind of stuff, it's really cool. The album is called "Alpacas Orgling". Dumb video, but great tunes throughout the album

http://youtube.com/watch?v=IWgEbxe7OQ0

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Another favorite is Silvertide. Their album came out two years ago and I discovered them by downloading WinAmp and it had a free Silvertide Mp3 with it. IT KICKED SERIOUS ASS! These guys have serious balls:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XHM50P5hG6I

Sorry for the low quality clip. Another great song is California Rain. Great band.

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Forgot some! Something Corporate. These guys might be done now but they had some great songs.
21 and Invincible http://youtube.com/watch?v=iqIQM2aWxyI
Space http://youtube.com/watch?v=UieiYF-b130

EMO band, but I don't care. I like them. I took my daughter to see them and just dug their show.

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Acceptance
I think these guys might now also be done -weird, young bands don't last...

Take Cover http://youtube.com/watch?v=GEGZsOuJOUo

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Jimmy Eat World
Futures http://youtube.com/watch?v=CPtR7ROvWyI&feature=related
this is a great song and album.

by **Matthew** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:50 am

Mine is Porcupine Tree......the most inventive band around, I reckon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfmOtTMa-8M

http://www.myspace.com/porcupinetree

by **brywool** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:54 am

Matthew wrote:Mine is Porcupine Tree......the most inventive band around, I reckon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfmOtTMa-8M

http://www.myspace.com/porcupinetree

Cool. Wasn't wild about the first one, but their myspace page has some cool stuff on it. Creepy album cover.

Listened to it again, yeah, it's cool. They have an in store performance on their myspace site too.

by **ProgRocker53** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:55 am

Matthew wrote:Mine is Porcupine Tree......the most inventive band around, I reckon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfmOtTMa-8M

http://www.myspace.com/porcupinetree

I also recommend PT. The band I recommended on page 1, Blackfield, is essentially a side project of this MAJESTIC band.

I can't encourage people enough to listen to Porcupine Tree, they have something for everyone.

by **brywool** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:10 am

Oops, one more

TONIC. That band- EVERY SONG THEY DID was great. Where the hell are they? 3 albums and it's NEXT! Lame.

Open Up Your Eyes: http://youtube.com/watch?v=HJxUdHmjs_U
aparently watered down version for tv...??

If You Could Only See... http://youtube.com/watch?v=l44FI9Pzqxg

Soldier's Daughter: http://youtube.com/watch?v=0B3ry64-Ezc

SERIOUSLY great band. They shoulda been huge.

by **Alex Landenburg** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:53 am

ok, some more Prog but with a strong AOR influence....the best thing since DT's Images&Words imo......

Circus Maximus from Norway

http://www.myspace.com/officialcm

Wither
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQDwgaxN4pg

by **brywool** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:04 am

Alex Landenburg wrote:ok, some more Prog but with a strong AOR influence....the best thing since DT's Images&Words imo......

Circus Maximus from Norway

http://www.myspace.com/officialcm

Wither
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQDwgaxN4pg

Their music is decent but the imagery for their album covers is awesome!

by **7 Wishes** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:40 pm

Tonic had too much talent to survive in the devil-you-say 90's. They didn't have a chance.

by **brywool** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:46 pm

7 Wishes wrote:Tonic had too much talent to survive in the devil-you-say 90's. They didn't have a chance.

True. Just like JellyFish.

by **Triple S** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:21 pm

Some Canadian stuff, eh

Matt Mays & El Torpedo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGswjL-M ... re=related

(and I also love Tonic)

by **7 Wishes** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:27 pm

A song by a guy everyone knows, but I guarantee you've never heard before:

"The Bridge" by Elton John.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5EOnArzU5Q

by **nikki** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:35 pm

7 Wishes wrote:A song by a guy everyone knows, but I guarantee you've never heard before:

"The Bridge" by Elton John.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5EOnArzU5Q

I hear this song almost every day at work. Not too crazy about it after hearing it umpteen times a week.

by **The Sushi Hunter** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:22 am

How about this group of kids ranging in age 9 through 11.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_4aGXTHo7w

by **Aaron** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:53 am

This is my favorite new band. Please welcome Goodbye Thrill: http://www.myspace.com/goodbyethrill

Was lucky enough to see these guys at MRF1 last fall (thanks Mac) and they were the highlight of the show IMHO. The bastards have been in my CD player since then ...

by **squirt1** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:26 pm

Natalie Grant-" I am not alone". I do not know if she is related to Amy Grant but her voice is as powerful a Celien Dion and Ann Wilson's .

by **Vladan** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:18 am

finalfight wrote:For Prog lovers I give you Ayreon...

Video preview of new album -
http://www.arjenlucassen.com/ayreon/ay_ ... _small.mov

Website -
http://www.arjenlucassen.com/ayreon/ay_index.html

MySpace -
http://www.myspace.com/ayreonauts

The new album 01011001 is practically a religious experience.

Amazing, I just got a hold of the new album, brilliant. Electric Castle album is good too, lost in the tower of howoowooowoowoowooowoowoope

by **Matthew** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:18 am

More Prog/AOR/metal....very underrated band from Sweden called Nightingale..

http://www.myspace.com/nightingalesweden

MR

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