This is the latest information and write up from the Delta Groove Eclecto Groove's press release on my Blueswax Ezine about Jason Ricci & New Blood's newest CD Rocket No. 9....all the information about where to get a copy. and just which stations are playing the CD. I left off the price information ...you can get that from one of the sources. I don't want to be accused of being a shill for Jason.
JASON RICCI & NEW BLOOD "ROCKET NUMBER 9" (OCT. 23)
Jason Ricci is that rare individual that only comes along once in a generation – an artist with the unique ability to help shape and redefine the sound of his chosen instrument and forever change the course of music history. His style is varied and his influences far reaching, having spent countless hours absorbing everything from Sun Ra to Little Walter, the Rolling Stones to the Pixies, Lou Reed to Govt. Mule, and everything in between. The depth of his music crisscrosses the audible landscape leaving no stone unturned as he fully explores blues, jazz, funk, rock, punk, and even drawing inspiration from the current crop of jam bands, all while still retaining the stamp of his own inimitable style.
Jason has over 10 years experience living life out on the road, and performs over 300 dates a year. New Blood’s live shows have quickly attained legendary cult status with archived performances surpassing downloads on the Internet by popular acts such as the Grateful Dead and Phish. In 2005, the Mercury News even listed the band in their Top Ten Shows of the Year alongside major touring artists including Prince, Rush and Green Day.
Through hard work and dedication Jason Ricci & New Blood have built a solid fan base from the ground up, selling over 12,000 copies of their self produced/released CD “Blood on the Road,” and all without the help of record labels, national distributors, or publicists. Together with guitarist Shawn Starsky, who brings with him an arsenal of creative talent and fresh ideas, and Grammy Award winning producer John Porter at the helm, Jason Ricci & New Blood have created a visionary and sonically explosive masterpiece that is sure to shake your foundations.
“As a lover of live music, a JRNB show is absolutely exhilarating. Imagine the best virtuoso-filled "jam band" you've ever seen (think early '90's Phish, old Fleck tones, Allmans, Robert Randolph, Derek Trucks, etc.) and then double the energy and stage presence.”
- Blake Taylor (Writer for Cincinnati City Beat)
"Ricci links the jazz mastery of Howard Levy, with the blues precision of Jerry Portnoyand hits speeds that make John Popper look like he's standing still."
- Brad Kava (Mercury News)
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Eclecto Groove Records is currently going for adds on Triple A, Jam Band and Rock Radio for Jason Ricci & New Blood’s brand new release “Rocket Number 9.” Early reaction to Jason Ricci’s CD has been highly enthusiastic. Here’s what a few station programmers have to say:
“Jason Ricci’s “I’m A New Man” is the kind of song that cuts through the clutter and really puts some life into the radio!” – Ken Martin (KRVM, Program Director)
“Very solid stuff in the box you sent us recently. Jason Ricci blew me away.” – Dusty Scott (Rock Classics Network / Jones Radio Networks, Denver)
“…this Ricci fella is going places. We’re going to say ‘we knew him when.’ Mark my words. Damn, he’s good.” – Suzanne Cheavens (Music Director / KOTO, Telluride, CO)
Triple A Radio Airplay:
WJHS (21 spins first week!)
KBUT – KDNK – KFAI – KOTO – KPCW – KRFC – KRVM – KRVS – KVNR – WEEM – WRRW – KZMU – WUSM – KROK – KNBA – KMGJ – KFMI – KCDY – KTRS – KBCQ – KRAI – KAXE – KBZC
Jam Band Radio Airplay:
KHEN (Sonic Gumbo) – KPIG (Saturday Ham Jam) – WESS (Six String More Or Lesh) - KPFA
Stay tuned to the House Of Blue Radio Hour during the month of December for your chance to win a copy of “Rocket Number 9” by Jason Ricci & New Blood. The nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Elwood Blues (aka Dan Aykroyd) has a weekly audience of over 211,000 listeners and just launched its first official website www.thebluesmobile.com. Check out the site for contests, play lists, archives, and sneak previews and don’t forget to tune in the week of Dec 15th to hear Elwood Blues announcing the details for the on air giveaways featuring Eclecto Groove Records!
Jason Ricci & New Blood were featured on the cover of “A Taste Of Triple A” (Vol. 36) in October which included the song “I’m A New Man” from their brand new Eclecto Groove debut release “Rocket Number 9.” The monthly CD sampler introduces an eclectic mix of new music to over 370 Triple A Program Directors, Music Directors, and specialty show hosts nationwide and is distributed to satellite, cable and online outlets, along with three radio airplay monitoring companies, radio consultants, editors of No Depression, Paste and Performing Songwriter, and representatives of the 58 member stores of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores.
Blues Revue will be running an in depth feature with Jason Ricci in the Feb/March issue of the magazine on sale in December. In the article Jason discusses his recent signing to Eclecto Groove Records, his breakout debut CD “Rocket Number 9” and of course his ongoing love affair with…the harmonica!
“The Rocker” from the new release “Rocket Number 9” by Jason Ricci & New Blood will be featured on an upcoming Relix Magazine CD sampler compilation. The publication has established its reputation for breaking new acts and caters to a wide variety of diverse musical tastes specializing in coverage of jam bands.
The November issue of SPIN Magazine features a full page advertisment on Jason Ricci & New Blood's breakout debut release "Rocket Number 9". CLICK HERE TO VIEW AD.
11/01/07: Omaha, NE – Murphy’s Lounge 11/02/07: Lincoln, NE – Zoo Bar 11/03/07: Des Moines, IA – Blues On Grand 11/08/07:Nashville, TN – 3rd And Lindsley 11/09/07: Knoxville, TN – Sassy Ann’s 11/10/07: Knoxville, TN – Sassy Ann’s 11/15/07:Hickory, NC – Hickory Tap Room 11/16/07:Charlotte, NC – Double Door 11/17/07:Roanoke, VA – Blue 5 11/28/07:Phoenix, AZ – Rhythm Room 11/30/07:Sherman Oaks, CA – Cozy’s 12/01/07: Redondo Beach, CA – Harvelle’s 12/02/07: San Jose, CA – JJ’s Blues Club 12/05/07: San Francisco, CA – Biscuits And Blues 12/06/07: Sacramento, CA – Torch Club 12/07/07: Crystal Bay, NV – Crystal Bay Club Casino 12/08/07: Crystal Bay, NV – Crystal Bay Club Casino 12/09/07: Mt. Shasta, CA – Stage Door 12/11/07: Bend, OR – Domino Room 12/13/07:Tacoma, WA – Jazz Bones 12/14/07: Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo 12/15/07: Seattle, WA – Hwy 99 12/17/07: Kuna, ID – Creekside Lounge 12/18/07: Island Park, ID – Pond’s Lodge 12/19/07: Salt Lake City, UT – Sun And Moon Café 12/20/07: Ft. Collins, CO – Hodi’s Half Note 12/21/07: Boulder, CO – Boulder Outlook Hotel 12/22/07: Lyons, CO – Oskar Blues
Intrepid Artists Rick Booth (email) 1300 Baxter Street, Ste. 405 Charlotte, NC 28204 PH: 704.358.4777 FX: 704.358.3171 www.intrepidartists.comDelta Groove Music Frank Roszak (email) 14602 Victory Blvd., Ste. 200 Van Nuys, CA 91411 PH: 818.755.4460 FX: 818.755.4469 www.deltagroovemusic.com
THE OFFICAL JASON RICCI WEBSITE: http://www.jasonricci.com/
THE OFFICAL JASON RICCI MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/ jasonricciandnewblood
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