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5 More New Bands You Need To Know About

by bhoughton on May 23rd, 2008

Barry Price – Run and Hide
You know when someone you completely idolize does something silly and stupid to make you angry, but can immediately turn cute and deliver a whimsical and silly apology? Try as you might to maintain a mad face—the giggle eventually wins out and everything is fine and dandy. That’s the power Barry Price holds over whoever listens to his music—it can turn any mood into a good one. Much like the snappy yet smooth lyrics of Jason Mraz, Price’s songs are mesmerizingly charming and absolutely adorable.

Mamajuana - Muevelo
Looking for some upbeat tunes to get you into the swing of summer? Mamajuana has what you’re looking for—and a whole lot more. So dubbed by the sun-loving Dominicans that discovered the drink, Mama Juana is a mix of rum, red wine, and honey soak with tree bark and herbs—and said to be a natural aphrodisiac (in fact, the man who sold it to me on my visit to Hispaniola told me it “make you like Spiderman”). Be it the beverage or this 12-piece rhythmic band, Mamajuana serves up a delicious jolt of energy and fun.

Candy Apple - Jeanie Was a Motorbiker
First off, this band’s album art arouses me.  Looking as if it were the original member of the Ocean’s Eleven with an axe over his shoulder?  Well, yes sir, I do believe that Jeanie was Motorbiker. That is the name of the band, Candy Apple’s song (Jeanie Was a Motorbiker). This state side band has enough mph to rock plenty a suburban garage.  It is a pleasant return to rock ‘n roll and for that they deserve recognition. You gotta respect those that keep it old school, and classy.

Cora Smyth - To the Tequila Bar
Exactly what I would listen to if I were going to down several shots of the elite Jose Cuervo.  Celtic music YES!!  Cora Smith’s lively melodies make for a chipper morning, afternoon, or evening.  Tequila is optional, of course.  The violin flexes its testicles on this track, inviting along a wild organ. Toast, everyone.  Check out ALL of this artist’s other tracks by the way.

Downloads available and images from indiestore.com 

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