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DRESSY BESSY
Denver's ever-so-magnificent Dressy Bessy is all about the guitars, the
buzzed-out power-pop chords, the banging rhythm section...and finally, the
sweet vocals of Tammy Ealom. Her sly lyrics wrapped around infectious
melodies are what drives the band into indie-pop-rock perfection and
critical acclaim.
"A minus...Ealom is one cool customer; and her bandmates know
their best music arises from showcasing her in all her multitracked glory."
says Entertainment Weekly
Guitarist John Hill is the elder statesman of the group, whose brilliant
guitar-work has already helped propel his side-project Apples (in Stereo) to
the forefront of the indie scene. Add the extraordinary talent of Darren
Albert (drums) and Rob Greene (bass), and you have a rhythm section that
complements the sweet melodies.
Dressy Bessy is a perennial superstar in their hometown of Denver. In 1999
they released their first LP, Pink Hearts, Yellow Moons, which was
highly acclaimed and hailed as, "virtually perfect…by far, the catchiest
indie-pop record of 1999" by The Stranger. Continuing their run of
purely joyful noise with 2002's full-length Sound Go Round, the band
continued to garner amazing press and steady play on college radio. In the
spring of 2003, the band presented Little Music, a special collection
of early material and rarities. Later in 2003, their self-titled release
expanded the band's base into bona fide indie rockstar status. Stay tuned
for more.
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BILL RICCHINI
Critically-acclaimed artist Bill Ricchini recorded the songs that would
become his debut record, Ordinary Time, in his bedroom on his Dell
computer. After sending a few to magazines and friends, and selling it as a
limited-edition in various record stores, Ordinary Time has garnered
much attention as a self-released demo cd in 2002, generating glowing
reviews and landing on critics' top ten lists from the likes of Salon.com,
where it was voted Best Unreleased Album. It created an underground buzz and
has established him as a voice to watch.
"A genius collection of homespun, intimate pop." Rolling Stone
"A homespun work of quiet beauty and low-key charm." - Salon.com
"A major song writing talent has arrived." -- Magnet Magazine
"One of the top 10 records of the year." Amazon.com, San Francisco Weekly,
Village Voice, Philadelphia Weekly
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WELLWATER CONSPIRACY
"4 out of 5 stars." -- Rolling Stone, october 2003
"5 out of 5 stars." -- Guitar One, october 2003
"4 out of 5 stars." -- Alternative Press, october 2003
"4 out of 5 stars." -- Arizona Republic, september, 2003
"4 out of 5 stars." - All Music Guide, december 2003
When you consider the accomplishments of Wellwater Conspiracy's members,
from the ground-breaking Soundgarden to Monster Magnet to Pearl Jam, it's
simply astounding that they have created some of rock music's most
historical albums.
Wellwater Conspiracy is fronted by Matt Cameron, the long-time drummer of
the legendary Soundgarden, and now a current member of Pearl Jam, and John
McBain, the original founding guitarist of Monster Magnet. Also added this
time around is keyboardist Glenn Slater. The impetus for this band remains
plain and simple: "We don't have to write a hit single or any of that kind
of junk. In that respect, it's great (laughs). I think that's reward in and
of itself," says singer Matt Cameron.
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