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Do you hear that wailing blues you-done-me -wrong song on our player? In cooperation with Peter Corrigan of Peterenvy Muisc, we have just launched a digital single from the Blues Noir hit CD - What I Am. The song is "One Red Rose", written by Peter. Janelle Donovan and Peter sing on it (see bio reviews), Peter and Paul Bricso perform steamin' guitar solos,and Tony Perrino plays a smokin' Hammond B3 organ and produces at the same time, by golly!
“What I Am” Album Review By Pamela Polston Seven Days Vermont
"BLUES NOIR, WHAT I AM”- “The blues has little competition in the Sexiest Music Department; there's something about that slinking, slow grind, the steady-driving boogie that heads straight for the first chakra and plays the devil... On "One Red Rose,"... the inspired choice to invite vocalist Janelle Donovan just makes me want to hear more of her. The song is an achingly slow grind, and she wrenches the most out of her too-short turn at the mic.”
So go on treat yourself to a delicious twist on an age old story. Click here to buy ($.99) (I know it says "Album" but it is a single.)
Welcome to Tonerecords- home to Spice of Life (Janelle Donovan, Joe Mele, and Tony Perrino). You can find our songs on CD Baby, iTunes, Napster, Verizon, Amazon to name a few. (If you are looking for janelledonovan.com click here - janelledonovan.com
If you click on "Music" above, you can get a free download of "Ev'ry Day" a jazz swing song that has turned out to be a fan favorite. A gift from us to you. XO Spice
A special hello to our friends in Upstate New York who have been visiting by the train load - Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Latham, Saratoga Springs, Brunswick, Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester. Oh Yeah! And hello to our friends and fans in Vermont! Beautiful time of year in the great North East for beautiful people! Much love to you all. Spice
SPECIAL note to people from New York State: We are musically supporting the Peter Young Housing, Industries and Treatment foundation. Father Peter Young and his team are working hard to provide job training, food, shelter and clothing for the homeless as well as treatment for those challenged by alcoholism/addictions. PYHIT is using our song "I'll Be There for You" to enhance their website and also giving a free download of the song to those who donate. The world is full of need and even $10 can make a difference. Stop by and pay a visit to them! pyhit.com
A few reviews:
"Sparkling originals..." Greg Haymes, Times Union, Albany New York• "Brilliant vocalist and songwriters!" RPEM-FM, Spain • "Modern and Powerful, Great Stuff" Carinzia Radio, Austria “... the more I hear it the more I like it" Hit 94.5 FM Radio Sweden • "Can't find better words than fine crossover-inspiration for much of the music world" Oestjaelland Radio, Denmark ."I think this pretty lady has an enormous amount of talent. She is a superb lyricist. Her words have depth and meaning and they flow like warm honey - smooth and sweet." Tammy Childs, Cyber City Magazine
To quote Stevie Wonder- loves in need of love today.
We send our prayers and support to the Gulf Coast region stricken by this horrible oil disaster. Keep speaking up folks. FYI folks : Lenny Kravitts has released a single on iTunes ("It's Not My Fault") In an interview on CNN, he stated that 100% of your $1.00 will go to helping out the people of that area. Cast your bread upon musical waters folks and it will come back to you 10 fold or so I have heard! ; D Spice
Love is universal so to help you express your love to someone special, we have created a love-songs CD download album. For each full album you buy, we will donate $1.00 to:
Relief for the Haitian children. ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to your interest and generosity in this cause, Tonerecords has made a donation. Check our "Notes to You" page to read the letter from the Red Cross. It explains how you and we together can make a difference in the world through music. XXOO. Check out jphro.org too!
Fan Reviews:"...love the new songs..." Karen; "...the new music is beautiful, sizzling..." - Eric; "...I love all of (the songs on the Christmas CD), and I know anyone who hears them will love them, too..." - Tom; "...love your music..." Efrain; "I just love your voice!" - Barbara; "Lovely music from a lovely person...you got me to listen to jazz...I like it" - Julie; "...cathchy tunes..." - Brian; "...an amazing vocalist!" - Norma; "...your music is awesome..."- Eddie. (THANK YOU fans, we love you right back!!!)