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WorldWare Indie Music
 Adrienne Nightingale
Adrienne Nightingale is a folk singer songwriter with a gypsy lifestyle. She’s lived in over ten states and toured through all but Alaska and Hawaii. Adrienne tours annually both abroad and in the United States playing over 100 shows a year at clubs, coffeehouses, colleges, and festivals across the country. She’s played for audiences in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Spain and Kenya. Most recently Adrienne was in Kenya using music to educate and empower the Maasai community in the fight against HIV/AIDS. She holds tight reign on the raw emotional material in her songwriting. Her songs will startle softly and tell you your own secrets. Listen to Adrienne Nightingale and purchase the CD at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/anightingale.
 BARRY NOONAN
While a teenager, Barry Noonan's older brother, Steve who recently had become a Christian, introduced him to Jesus. Barry accepted Jesus Christ in his heart on March 17, 1973. According to Barry, "Since then I have never been alone. Sure there were times I felt loneliness but God has always comforted me in my loneliness and made His presence known to me. He has been faithful, as he has promised. Now I am sharing His message of Love and acceptance in song. My CD and Cassette project called 'My Easter Song' has original tunes God has given me through out my walk with Him. This project also has 4 traditional tunes, 2 of which feature my daughter Katie with me harmonizing. God has been good to me."
You can learn more about Barry's journey and hear his music at http://www.barrynoonan.com.
 RONNY NORTH - SMEARED
SMEARED is Ronny North's debut instrumental release. Over three years in the making, the CD has already garnered several favorable reviews. Tracks from the CD can be heard on MTV's Real World San Diego.
Ronny North is the leader, primary songwriter, and guitarist for North. After toiling away on the local music scenes in both OC and Hollywood and seeing how not to run a band, Ronny decided to head out on his own. Ronny hand-picked his bandmates to help him realize his musical vision in both live and studio settings. All the bands songs are written, produced and recorded by Ronny in his studio and are released on his private Nothing But North Records label.
Kenny Charles is a long time OC resident and had honed his craft playing with countless OC bands. Kennys unique vocal style definitely gives North;s songs a very Radio Friendly sound.
 THE O-MEN AND THEIR LUV
The O-Men & their LUV is a four piece band. The songs are storytelling from off the beaten path. Their album "No Twin" consists of 12 excellent tunes for your listening pleasure. Great stories told by a hot little band from Alabama. The O-Men & their LUV are: Tommy Stuart - vocals, piano, guitar, sax; Larry Keeble - guitar; Owen Brown - bass; and Jeff Simpson - drums. You can listen to the O-Men and their LUV and purchase their cd, "No Twin" at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/omen
 180 OUT
Music is the great communicator. 180 <+> OUT uses music to relay timely messages for today's world. The name 180 <+> OUT (pronounced one eighty out) actually comes from a term associated with the distributor on a car. When a car is running poorly you have to turn the distributor the opposite direction which is 180 degrees. Mechanics refer to this as 180 out. We have created a Hell here on Earth and we have to turn around the other way. The only way out is through the cross. That's why the actual way to write it is: 180 <+> OUT.
180 OUT Members: Brady Booth - Guitars and Elizabeth (Beth) Harrington Smith - Lead Vocals/Piano. "I'm thrilled that God is using me and has given me the gift of music to relay His messages " - Beth. Read Beth's testimony and hear 180 Out's music at www.soundclick.com/180out.
    POWERPRAISEHAWAII.COM
The goal of PowerPraiseHawaii.com is to assist artists and songwriters to develp their God-given talents. We provide the support, instruction, and direction you need to fulfill your dreams and goals. Whether you want to improve your vocal ability, song writing skills, or record a high quality commercially viable CD ready for radio airplay, we can help. Our services are professional and affordable. We believe the ultimate purpose of music is to glorify God and bring people closer to Him. As we praise Him, let's ride the wave of His transforming power! Visit our team (Orlando Tumacder, Jan Shima, Ricky Lepule and TIm strickland) at http://www.powerpraisehawaii.com.
 THE RENTED BODIES
It is many kids' dream to create their own band playing on the stage in front of many screaming fans. Well for The Rented Bodies this fantasy became true. The band has played alongside Christian hardcore band Disciple and Christian "Soda Punk" band The Switch. The Rented Bodies are constantly cranking out new songs and perfecting them in a remarkably short times. While the band loves to do loud, powerful, upbeat songs, they also enjoy slower more mellow, and sometimes acoustic songs.
T.R.B. has currently professionally recorded several songs and hopes to continue recording as God provides the finances. But, finances and time are a rare commodity to all four of the members. So it's been kind of hectic as all of them work very different schedules, and all have other things they do for a living. But by God, they make time to get together and jam for God. They all trust that he will provide, and they pray about it. You can learn more about TRB and hear their music at www.therentedbodies.com.
 STEVE RIDDLE BAND
The Steve Riddle Band was originally formed in the year 2000. The band brings a hard-driving guitar sound with influences which range from the blues artists of the past to the contemporary sounds of modern rock. With their recent independently-released album "Glorybound Soul", the band is forging ahead by awakening listeners both new and old to the sound of this trio and their powerful Gospel message.
The band plays all types of events from bars and clubs, to outreaches, churches, prisons, coffeehouses and music festivals. No matter where they are playing, the message and intensity remain the same.
 DEENA RUBINSON
A performer from an early age, Deena Rubinson spent her mucical adolescence in the grind of New York, composing songs, clinging to the guitar, and frequenting small clubs like The Bitter End and CBGB's. It wasn't until she moved to LA that the Maryland native fully turned her attention to playing her own songs.
As she prepares to release her new CD A Couple of Miles, word is fast getting out about the doe-eyed, dark-haired songstress. On the strength of her disarmingly smart and provocative songs and her easy, intimate performances, audiences have been enthralled, critics have been charmed, and even the tough-on-herself Rubinson pronounces herself optimistic... for now, at least.
Rubinson is a gifted singer-songwriter--a storyteller, first and foremost. Deena Rubinson plays regularly in Los Angeles and is working on her second CD.
 RUE
With a sound that is immediately breathtaking you can ask anyone who's heard Rue and you'll get an immediate reaction. Rue is Stunning. Provacative. Passionate. Powerful and Sexy, and people are talking about them.
Breaking out of Santa Clarita Valley and onto the the LA Scene has been a quick road for these four friends whose chemistry has everyone who's heard them wonder not if, but when the big break will come.
Jenna's vocals are beautiful, powerful, bittersweet and haunting on The Attraction , Rue's latest cd. The music is contemporary, from open and spacey to crushing and relentless. The band has spent a year working on these songs and are captivating audiences where ever they play.
 SACRED DICE
Three university-trained jazz/classical musicians, one poet/novelist, and one goddess kicked out of Olympia for loving humans too much make up Sacred Dice.
The genesis of the band's name is summed up in the Dice lyric: "With life and with love the name of the game is RISK." The band of brothers attempting the impossible--to say it pure and true, amplied and beautified--decided they needed a constant reminder, for themselves and their fans, how the most beautiful and sacred things in life only come to those willing to run the risk of shame, sadness, loss, financial instability, ostracization, a lack of security, and of course a broken heart.
 BRIANNA SAGE
Poised with instantly infectious melodies and a mature lyrical sensibility, the music of Brianna Sage exemplifies the beauty that comes from following a dream and finding yourself along the way. With the release of her debut CD, In My Hands, Sage demonstrates her natural ability to craft catchy pop/rock songs that highlight her considerable vocal talent. With tales of seeking and finding love--- from both within and from the world--- Sage's music reveals an unwavering determination to find her way, all the while making the most of every step on the journey.
Armed with a passion for singing that's been flowing through her veins since early childhood, a love of the art of performing drives Brianna Sage. "My dream my whole life has always been to be on stage performing in front of thousands of people. . . to be able to do what I do and to share that with people. To have my music touch people is a great feeling."
In the first single, Words, Brianna Sage sings To have and to hold / I need to be bold / To follow my vision / A constant collision. . . No, words won't make you understand who I am. "Words is the song that represents me the most. It's something different. It's what I wanted--- something that stands out." And, indeed Brianna Sage is poised to do exactly that. Find Bianna's music at www.briannasage.com and www.myspace.com/briannasage
 SHREDMISTRESS RYNATA
Shredmistress Rynata***THE MISTRESS OF SHRED***is a shredding, virtuoso female guitarist, imported from Germany, now residing in Los Angeles (Hollywood), California. Her repertoire includes heavy metal to blues/jazz/rock to just about anything playable on the guitar. She was twice voted Best female guitar Player in Los Angeles at the Rock City News Awards.
Take the tour in "Shred Land" and check out her new band projects, samples, endorsements and of course www.FemMuse.com - the female musicians network she runs and founded. There, women indie musicians (woman bands, cool dudes and singer/songwriters) come together to network. Check it out and join up at www.shredmistress.com.
 SIENNA
Sienna is a Contemporary Christian Artist born and raised on Long Island, NY. She matured into an incredible artist that has captured hearts and faiths throughout the New York area, Nashville, TN and all points in between. Now her focus is to minister across the country, sharing her gifts and message with people everywhere.
Her message is simple: "If we don't tell people about Jesus and His love for them, then who will? If I can touch just one persons heart and bring them closer to the Lord then my mission is accomplished. My songs are real. They are about everyday things in life that people go through and can relate to."
Sienna's music can best be described as Top 40 R-n-B and Pop. Her voice can soar in a ballad, growl in a gospel chorus, or rock with the band. Ultimately it will be her commercial voice, undying desire to minister, and her strong will and spirit that make her successful in music.
 SEVEN 13
SEVEN 13 began it's formation in the summer of 1997, hailing from the historical cities of Massachusetts. Amanda Adams eagerly sought an ideal outlet for the numerous compositions she was compling throughout her life.
With the addition of Lead Vocalist Court Linehan, Bassist Brian Verrochi, Lead Guitarist Michael Burke, Percussionist Greg Oganini, and Event Coordinator Kerri McLaren, the music of SEVEN 13 has developed into a solid determining force. The band now looks forward to embarking upon their international journey.
Since SEVEN 13's beginning in 1997, the band has toured throughout several cities of the country and their music has been featured on several compilation CD's, books, and programs.
 SHERBY
Sherby is a local malibu recording artist and songwriter. She performs with world-renowned session musicians and the show is tight, energetic and well-put together...but most of all... FUN! The musicianship is fantastic, professional, and yet light-hearted. Most of the material is about love, the beach and all things groovy.
Sherby grew up in NC studying classical piano and absorbing every piece of rock and pop music she could get her hands on from the rca record club. She has an inspired attitude in her music that asks you to consider your life, and then asks you to lighten up and enjoy it all. The music is energetic, thoughtful and user-friendly. Good for a Saturday afternoon drive. Reflective and fun, simultaneously.
Current release is entitled "Starfish Lane" and is available on the iTunes music store, theorchard.com, and amazon.com.
 MIKE SIKORSKY
Mike Sikorsky has been calling and teaching square dancing for over 32 years. Winters find Mike in Mesa, Arizona at Las Palmas Grand. Mike conducts twelve (or more) sessions during the week and then travels weekends to call all over the world.
He has been featured caller at many festivals around the country. Some are: Silver State Festival (Reno), the Tucson Festival, Golden State Roundup (Oakland/San Francisco), Bakersfield Fiesta (Bakersfield, CA), the Oregon-Mid-Winter Festival (Eugene), the Oregon Summer Festival (Portland), the Washington State Festival and the Utah Spring and Fall Festivals. Mike has also toured Canada, England, Sweden, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and Japan.
Mike's square dance recordings are extensive. His newest CD is Close Enough to Touch.
Mike also writes and records popular music. Geri Koeppel, feature writer for the East Valley Tribune, has called his music “Elvis meets Gordon Lightfoot”. His newest release, The Glass Slippered Dream, a 14 song project, can be previewed and purchased at www.cdbaby.com/sikorsky . Mike wrote 6 songs for this CD. Dear John is his dedication to Johnny Cash. Time is Standing Still is a love song he wrote for his sweetheart, Marjean. The Miracle of Love is his tribute to a friend who lost his son-in-law in a biker accident.
 DC SILLS
Raised in the piney woods of Central Louisiana, DC Sills taught herself to play the guitar by watching Austin City Limits. Through time, practice, and hours of recorded ACL shows, she became good enough to play rhythm guitar in a bluegrass band in high school. Influenced by the local bluegrass and gospel music scene and through the tutelage of writers like Nanci Griffith and John Prine (via Austin City Limits), DCs songwriting career was born. Because of these influences, it is often hard to categorize DCs music. Is it country, folk, gospel or bluegrass? That is for the listener to decide. You can hear DC Sills at www.dcsills.com.
 MICHAEL BUFFALO SMITH
Michael Buffalo Smith is one of musics "greats." He has appeared on stage with Jerry LaCroix (Edgar Winter's White Trash/Rare Earth); George McCorkle (Marshall Tucker Band); Paul Riddle (Marshall Tucker Band); Dave Hlubeck (Molly Hatchet); Jakson Spires (Blackfoot); Jay Johnson (Rossington Band); Charles Hart (Radio Tokyo); Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd); Tim Neely (Humble Pie); Stuart Swanlund, Ace Allen (Marshall Tucker Band); Rick Moore & Mr. Lucky; Stephen Nichols (Days of Our Lives/Patch); The Southern Rock Allstars, and others. He has opened for Molly Hatchet, Brian Howe of Bad Company, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Southern Rock Allstars, New Legacy Duo and others.
Besides his career as a guitarist, singer and songwriter, Smith balances a dual-career as a freelance writer for magazines such as Goldmine, MOJO, Hittin' the Note, Relix and online at AMG, and GRITZ.NET, a Southern Music & Culture webzine of which he is the editor. (http://www.gritz.net)
Michael Buffalo Smiths latest CD, Southern Lights, features Bonnie Bramlett, Tommy Crain, Pete Carr, John Wyker, Danny Hall, Stephen Foster, The Crawlers and more. Click here to order from CD Baby.
 NINA JO SMITH
Nina Jo Smith is a natural-born Indie Grrl (born on the 4th of July). She accompanies her sweet voice and wry, wise lyrics with clean, inventive fingerpicking on 6- and 12-string guitars.
For many years, Nina Jo devoted herself to anti-violence work. She studied martial arts, taught self-defense to more than a thousand people. During her long silence, Nina Jo's art form and spiritual practice was Tae Kwon Do. Now she brings the focus, passion and grace of the martial arts into her music. You can hear and purchase Nina Jo's latest CD, Guitar Songs at http://cdbaby.com/cd/ninajosmith or visit her website at: http://www.redwoodrivermusic.com/.
 SPUNK THE COMBO
Rock and Roll with a southern spunk band! Spunk the Combo is: George Hartselle: Bass, Vocal; David Mixon: Guitar, Vocal; Jeff Simpson: Drums, BG Vocal; and James Murphree: Sound Management.
You can hear tracks from Spunk the Combo's new CD and order your copy at cdbaby.com/cd/spunkthecombo.
 STEVIE & THE STEALERS
Stevie & the Stealers are a three piece band consisting of: Stevie Ray Davis on Guitars, Vocals, Piano; Owen Brown on Bass; and David Allen on Drums, Percussion. You can listen to a sample of Stevie and the Stealers' music and purchase their cd at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/stealers.
 STITCHWORK
Music is creation. Regardless of what is formed by this creation, or who reacts to its result, it still exists. In Stitchwork, there is a backbone of creation that gave life to music, long before it was named. This rudimentary form was comprised of three core elements. Brett gave life to the lead guitar, Frank awakened the bass guitar and Chapman Stick, and Peter gave heart and pulse to the drums. Through learning each other and cultivating their own creation, a decision was made to attach the fourth element. Josh was added to provide a voice for this new form that has taken shape. With the acceptance of the name stitchwork, their creation now exists. Stitchwork created its first demo within 5 months, and played their first show within 7 months. In the time following their formation, Stitchwork has received a good deal of positive energy. They look forward to the future of which their music has to offer.
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