“I’m gonna raise a fuss and I’m gonna raise a holler”, so starts the Summertime Blues, and we couldn’t have put it any better! Summer is a good time to Rock, and that’s exactly what we intend to do here at BPR. We have some things on the agenda for this Summer and we intend to tell you about them right here, starting with the release of Blythe Township Mellencamp by Gleasons Drift.
 
From the opening Mott the Hoople inspired strut of The Ballad of Captain A, to the Crazy Horse influenced Billie’s Hill, Blythe Township Mellencamp triumphs in blending genres, styles and traditions. Gleasons Drifts’ third will hand you a helping of polka (Hey Frank), Alt Country (Crowes), Pop (Well Known Drag), Punk (It Ain’t Easy Being Me), and Garage (Evelyn), and have you asking for more. Influenced by smalltown America, enjoy the eloquent wit and wisdom of our favorite rock and rollers.
 
Almost One released their sophomore effort, Beyond Manhannon in 2009 and took it on the road all year long. This recording is a great collection of songs that found the band taking more time in the studio expanding their sound and reaching in different directions. 2010 has the band back on the road and getting ready to hit the studio in the fall to record their third. Expect an early 2011 release.

The Meyer Straights released their first full length, Second Son. A limited edition run of a hand cut/folded cd package that is really above and beyond anything we have released yet at BPR. A beautiful package complimented by some great tunes. Nick’s music is an intricately layered affair worthy of anyone’s album collection. It easily slides from pop to rock all the while being uniquely his own concoction of melodic tunesmithing. Check out this DIY gem. Get ready for a new EP by the end of the year as Nick plans to hit the studio with his newly re-organized band of electrified rock and roll zealots!

Phillsy Philz. 4-23, released last year, features typical Phillsy Philz fare. Phillsy continues to put out strong music that equally references all his mentors, Daniel Johnston, Bob Dylan and Lou Reed while still remaining genuinely Phillsy. We haven’’t gotten the official word, but we do expect a release before years end!

The Pony Bottles released their sophomore effort Insert Quarter this past Summer to rave reviews. Insert Quarter is what we have come to expect from the band, a shot of POP, a dose of ROCK with a tablespoon of 3 part harmonies. Grab a copy of Insert Quarter as soon as you can, as this limited edition is almost gone!
 
Our Prog/Pop wonderboy, seamus67 has released their debut CD Cool Yellow Pig. This recording is a collection of instrumental noisy guitar prog/pop that has hints of jazz floating throughout its spacey grooves. Be sure to pick up a copy for your listening pleasure, again this limited edition is going fast!

We are happy and excited to announce that the DEVIL will be hitting the studio soon for the eagerly awaited debut release of their brand of basement Americana. This ain’t no funeral today!

And lets not forget the release of last years COMPILATION #7.  2009’s COMPILATION #7 is the latest installment in the ever-popular compilation series. COMPILATION #7 features plenty of rock and roll in a variety of styles to suit everyone’s musical taste. From the funk groove of Almost One’s opening track, to the acoustic carnivore’s delight of Jerry Smith, to the surf reverb of Gleasons Drift, your ears will enjoy what follows. The Meyer Straights give you some bells; Phillsy Philz takes you fishing as La Overtoner checks in with an Athens inspired take on the building block of life. Ace Filipini sings about hopes and dreams as Josh Iverson tugs at your heartstrings, Seamus67 waves their freak-flag with instrumental noisy progpop, while Greg Lowe and the Jargonauts take us back to the sounds of 57’ with a new classic BPR track.  Lets add the Americana of the Devil, DPL Sounds, Hillbilly Shakespeare, Desoto Rust and the Worms and things are starting to really swing. Jp, BW, TQI round out the acronyms, Pat Burns takes care of the sweets as Ike Wilder and Daniel Bowers deliver the Red Flowers. Josh Cusatis gives and takes as our old pal and founding member of the legendary Woodsmen, Jim Devlin checks in with his first official release in years. If all of this seems too much to swallow, dig this, the Bleanies will deliver the mail with a new live take on a classic track that delivers a crowd favorite 25 years after it had folks dancing on tables! This is another recorded gem for your collection. Compiled from studio cuts, demos and live tracks Compilation #7 also features something new from BPR. Several of the bands spent a weekend in a barn at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains and recorded live tracks for inclusion on this year’s compilation. Get a taste of how several of your favorite artists sound live, raw and real!

And lastly don’t forget you can hear many of your favorite BPR tracks on the BPR RADIO! Located in the lower left hand corner of this page just click play and ROCK your day away as you listen to a smattering of BPR classic tracks!

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Keep supporting live music, original music, local music. We all appreciate your support and look forward to keeping some genuine music in your speakers.

THANKS! & Have a great ROCK and ROLL filled summer!

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