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Top 30 Easy Guitar Chord Songs for Beginners

LOGAN BRILL
At the moment Logan Brill emerged into the world and drew her first breath, Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” issued from a boom box in the delivery room. Her parents had selected the strings-driven classic to provide a soothing welcome to the world. Engaged as Logan was in the process of being born, it’s questionable whether she fully appreciated the gesture, but who knows? The important point is that, from the very beginning, music was present in the life of this Knoxville native whose new album you now hold in your hands. The offerings on Shut Eye, Logan’s second album—all products of the storyteller’s art—range from gritty blues (Shut Eye) to country (Far Cry from You) to roots (Tupelo) to newly crafted songs that have the soft patina of revered old ballads (Wish You Loved Me). “Recording my first record, Walking Wires, was enormously rewarding, but it presented me with a pretty steep learning curve,” says Logan. “When I began to work on Shut Eye, I had a much stronger sense of myself as anartist, and I built a collection of songs—a little blues and Americana and a lot of country and rock—that would reflect my tastes, demonstrate my growth and evolution as an artist, and get people out of their seats and onto the dance floor.” It’s only fitting that Logan would want her music to incline people tomove. By all accounts, she was an active baby, and the adjective her parents most frequently plied in describing her waswiggly. During her first year or two her store of energy was inexhaustible but, as yet, largely undirected. In short, she just wiggled.
SAM WEIS 12-string guitar virtuoso.  Singer.  Songwriter. Playing guitar since she was seven Sam has made her mark in standard jazz, hard rock (with two touring power trios), steel guitar and modern acoustic 12-string. Her rich alto voice showcases her insightful lyrics and solid songwriting.
Kevens Kēvens is a 21st Century renaissance man.  He’s a globally informed musician, performing artist, actor, writer, and world citizen who began his entertainment career as a DJ, spinning records in South Florida’s top night clubs.  Eventually, his desire to express himself musically in a more natural, organic way, led him to create and be the front man for the groundbreaking, progressive Reggae group, Le Coup, along withAnthony and Richard Booker. The band was creatively and musically light years ahead of its time and it’s still revered in South Florida. Kevens’ music and lyrics are presented in a modern, innovative Reggae style, which reflects his wide musical influences. His message of peace, brotherhood and personal growth transcends all cultures, and his sole purpose as an entertainer is to bring people together through music. His knack for being timely and profound has enabled him to share the stage with an eclectic group of legends, including Steven Tyler,The Jacksons, CarlosSantana, Steel Pulse, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk and Tiesto, to name a few. In an increasingly divisive world, where age, nationality, race and religion are creating an ever-widening gap between people, Kevens’ message of hope is clear: “Positivity is a Necessity” Big Harvest

Pierre and Strings original members of reggae band Fourth Dimension have started a new Project 2 Paradise, Big Harvest. Big Harvest is an upbeat feel good reggae experience. The music features Marley style authentic roots rock reggae, bi-lingual English-Spanish reggae flavors, soulful guitar riffs, festive instrumentation (at times augmented by live horns). Pierre and Strings are passionate about music; they believe music can make the world a better place.

As Fourth Dimension they were dubbed “reggae legends” by the Miami Herald. They toured across Canada, the U.S.A and shared the stage with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Matisyahu and SOJA. Fourth Dimension’s last album was produced by Karl Pitterson, the legend who recorded and mixed Time Magazine’s “The Best Album of the 20th Century”, Bob Marley and The Wailer’s Exodus Album. Karl’s credits include: The Rolling Stones, Peter Tosh, Steel Pulse, Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff).

Pierre & Strings’ last collaborations before shifting into Big Harvest included works with Inner Circle, Snow (Informer) and Mykal Rose (Black Uhuru).

Big Harvest is comprised of Pierre Arnau on vocals/keyboards, Carlos “Strings” Calderon on vocals/guitar, Akil Karam on bass guitar, Junior on drums and at times David Zeidell on the trumpet.

Its a new season and now Big Harvest is ready to reggae rock the session!

Bringing a fresh and energizing new reggae sound that is sure to make you feel irie.

FREEBO FREEBO-Folk-Rock Blues Icon From world renowned bassist (Bonnie Raitt 10 years, CSN, John Mayall, Maria Muldaur, Ringo Starr, Neil Young, Dr. John, Loudon Wainwright) to award winning singer/songwriter,  Freebo’s music touches your heart with songs of life, love, dogs, and the human condition. He is well regarded for his high level of musicality coupled with his thoughtful and powerful use of words in song lyrics as well as in prose and narrative. He has also appeared on the classic TV shows Saturday Night Live, Midnight Special, The Tonight Show, and in concert with the legendary Spinal Tap. Here’s what critics are saying about Freebo: “Freebo is more than one of LA’s best players, he’s also a richly gifted and distinctive songwriter, as expressive in his writing as on a bass” (Paul Zollo, Songwriters On Songwriting) “Freebo’s intimate and go-down-easy personable vocals tie in light-hearted fare, social commentary and spiritual quest with love-sweet-love, and make it soundseamless.” (Janet Goodman, Music News Nashville) “Standing Ovation is an astounding song which encompasses a profound view of life, destined to become a classic.” (Russ Paris, ) “Listening to Freebo is like riding on a cumulus cloud of peaceful awareness, a cosmic blend of folk/country/rock/soul ear-pleasing genre-defying music.” (Walt Falconer, Cool Album Of The Day) “‘Freebo sounds as if he’s not really singing to you; he’s talking to you. One of the best albums of the year.” (John Shelton Ivany, )  Strangled Darlings

Jess and George met at party in 2009, with their spontaneous duet of the Prince song, “Pussy Control”. Soon after that they formed a band around a principle of originality and ruthless editing of their work. The name of the band draws inspiration from southern author William Faulkner who would tell his writing students that ‘sometimes in writing you must strangle your darlings’.

The have written and toured as a full band but once they decided to tour the US full time and live in a 20 foot RV, there was only enough extra room for the little dog. Jess is a trained classical violinist but pick up cello and discovered that she was actually a bass player. George found his degree in English Lit pays better as an indie musician and so learned the mandolin.

The music is built on deep sense of rhythm and groove. Mandolin like you’ve rarely ever seen, somewhere between a snare drum and a slalom of notes. The solid body custom cello weaves an intricate counter melody and and percussive groove. The voices and the lyrics are the hidden third member of the band and the story behind the music.The songs work with nontraditional subjects for inspiration. Some song subjects include: the works of great authors (Faulkner, William Blake, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Donald Bartheleme, Anna Ahkmatova) as well as witchcraft in the Civil War, the morality of Somali piracy and the media impact of Neil Armstrong.

Strangled darlings have released 2 full length albums and one EP, receiving praise from hometown and national press alike. They tour the US from Fairbanks Alaska to the Florida Keys and cities and towns in between.

Raiford Starke

Some astute fans were asked which two artists they would combine to describe one Raiford Starke, and they said:

“John Prine meets Ted Nugent.”

“Merle Travis meets Link Ray.”

“Jimmy Page meets Jerry Reed.”

“Doc Watson meets Johnny Guitar Watson.”

Actually, Raiford Starke is nothing if not David Allan Coe meets Jimi Hendrix, an outlaw country folk singer steeped in southern rock and psychedelic blues guitar. He’s an American original.

Colin Kenny is proud of his real name, but got stuck with the gallows humor of “Raiford Starke” long ago, branded by prison walls without ever having walked through their gates. It’s a Florida brand, the duo of state pens in the name recognizable to locals and fans of Ol’ Sparky, but Raiford Starke’s only crime is indecent distortion.

Raiford Starke was lead cowboy in the band of an Indian chief, becoming a legend among the Seminole. He’s left Virginia, worked oil fields in Texas and hocked his guitar in Memphis. He’s played festivals in Europe and Oklahoma and has sat around the campfire picking with some of music’s greats. He could drop names if he wanted to. Touring a personal circuit around the big lake and along the fringes of the Everglades, his career is off the grid. Raiford Starke might play “Freebird” for you, but he won’t tweet.

At the turn of the century, Colin Kenny cut his first solo album as Raiford Starke, recorded in the Big Cypress swamp (where Phish happened to be holding their millennium concert and invited the guitarist and aforementioned Indian chief on stage to jam). He’s been selling Speak Me at his shows ever since,  pressing a hundred at a time and moving thousands over the years with “Girl From Immokolee” becoming an underground country hit and veritable anthem of the region, so much so that in 2013 Raiford Starke has made a new for the song and revived to finally release it .

Right now Raiford Starke is playing at some glitzy tribal casino or Joanie’s Blue Crab shack in Ochopee. He’s performing original music and renditions from a muddy American songbook. If it doesn’t come out on Big Cypress Records or thereabouts, you’ll have to travel through Florida’s backwaters to hear it, because the man doesn’t emerge too often. We’ll keep you posted when he does, so stay dialed to this station!

(by John Stacey for Big Cypress Records).

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Leah & The Aviators

From the flat vistas of the Florida Keys to the capital, Leah and the Aviators bring a style that is profoundly different to the scene. Combining the influences of alternative rock, jazz, and modern electronic sounds, the Aviators play music with energy and genuine emotion that will rock your socks off the clock. Their debut EP, “Air Ride” is now out on iTunes!

JOE MOORHEAD BAND

WE ARE JOE MOORHEAD BAND Like A Rum Soaked Cool Breeze Off An Island Shore, Joe Moorhead, Offers A Musical Escape From The Daily Grind.
 “Life Is A Beach” for the band Joe Moorhead. Born in the most unlikely of places, the gritty urban jungle of Cleveland, Ohio, the band took their laid back attitude and tropical party mentality on the road playing college campuses, music festivals and venues throughout the Americas. Gathering up fans and building momentum along the way like a whipping island breeze about to transform into a tropical storm. An ever growing fan base of loyal fans already know the magic in the music of Joe Moorhead. And so should you. Like Jack Johnson, Sublime and the Dave Mathews Band before them, Joe Moorhead creates a laid back groove with insightful lyrics about love and life from a wholly original sound that provides an escape from today’s tough times. Not taking themselves too seriously (No Sting like attitude here) the band’s shows are fun and original celebrations designed around escaping from the pains and horrors of the real world. Ready for a musical trip? An around the world escape that issure to free your mind and move your body? Then you’re ready for Joe Moorhead. [fts_youtube playlist_id=PLhOozIXkPbE1vwtFts5mQc6MGUruQMctP username_subscribe_btn=d6i3k2tf0vA vid_count=11 vids_in_row=2 large_vid=yes]

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