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Artists we currently work with include: ---Brian Capps ---Stevie Newman & The Domino Kings ---The Skeletons Brian Capps Web Site: www.briancapps.net Booking Info: music@aldridgebooking.com BIO: Brian Capps’ music “blends traditional country and early rock ‘n’ roll…The results transcend mere honky-tonk or rockabilly catchiness,” writes editor at large, Kevin Renick, of Playback St. Louis magazine. Capps’ eludes stereotypes as he plays music clubs, casino stages, festivals, and opry shows. The contagious energy of his live performances has cultivated a dedicated fan base, originating in the Midwest, which continues to grow. “There’s not a person who’s seen his show out here who doesn’t like him,” observes Cherokee Casino entertainment manager, Rusti Love, during an interview for Tulsa World. She explains, “He’s one heck of a performer…You get there and you can’t leave. He’s that good.” In addition to live shows, fans can listen to Capps’ music on both regular and satellite radio stations, and view his performance at Midwest Country on RFD television. Capps began his musical career in 1993 when he co-founded The Domino Kings. During the next eight years he performed, wrote, and contributed his music to the band’s first two widely acclaimed CDs, Lonesome Highway (1999) and Life & 20 (2000), while developing his own distinctive voice and style. Capps has since embarked on his solo career. His recent release, Walk Through Walls (HighTone Records; produced by Lou Whitney), is receiving rave reviews. Music writer Roy Kasten declares that on Walk Through Walls, Capps “…smashes the barriers between country, rock, blues, and rockabilly with his Cash-like, but entirely unaffected, baritone.” A. Grigg of Real Blues magazine writes, “I’ve never come across an album like this before. It’s Country (Pure Country), it’s rockabilly, it’s retro-R ‘n’ R and it’s also Gospel and there are at least 4 tracks that one could see at the Top of the Country Charts.” Capps’ ability to channel the essence off all that Americana music has to offer is part of what makes him standout in today’s music market. “Brian Capps’ Walk Through Walls mixes hardcore honky-tonk, rockabilly and even a little gospel music, resulting in a particularly impressive solo debut,” asserts St. Louis Post Dispatch writer Daniel Durchholz, “Capps has what it takes to be a breakout talent.” Producer Lou Whitney sums up Capps stating, “ He's the real thing." Stevie Newman & The Domino Kings Web Site: www.stevienewman.net Booking Info: music@aldridgebooking.com BIO: Stevie Newman grew up on real music. You know, the good stuff. Born into a musical family, Stevie soaked up the constant exposure to Gospel hymns of the churches his family still attends. He was also struck by the music of Haggard, Jones, Williams, Robbins, Cash, the Carter Family, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis & KISS. Taking up guitar at age 14, these influences mixed with countless others to form Stevie’s unique style of playing. Self taught, he plays guitar, lap steel, mandolin & upright bass. Guitar Player Magazine & Vintage Guitar Magazine have interviewed Stevie & profiled his style, in addition to reviewing The Domino Kings albums. Stevie’s songwriting style is as unique as his guitar playing. His appreciation for styles ranging from English & Scottish folk ballads all the way to rock & roll, his rural Baptist Missouri upbringing & his love of literature combine to form a style & point of view all his own. The Skeletons Web Site: members.aol.com/muzzi/morell.html Booking Info: music@aldridgebooking.com BIO: The Skeletons "..an astounding array of pop influences that come together in the band's unique sound, with rockabilly, country, beach music, frat rock and Phil Spector all in there someplace. These guys have not merely skimmed the encyclopedia of rock and roll, they've read it front to back, footnotes included." --Daniel Durcholz, The Riverfront Times (from liner notes to In the Flesh) |
