Little Sue - Gold - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The almighty get down is well represented in this debut recording from Chicago firebomb, Hood Smoke. The 13-track disc is a groove-driven effusion of straight on soul, funky organ jazz and rock-inspired guitar with a straight link to bands of the '70s such as Seawind and Rufus. Bassist Bryan Doherty, a versatile and dynamic mainstay on the Chicago music scene, wrote and produced the CD. His sophisticated, force-of-nature bass lines provide the rhythmic foundation for Sarah Marie Young, winner of the 2011 Montreux Jazz Voice Competition, who blows well beyond her jazz roots to unleash an inner wail that is pristinely articulate yet satisfyingly gritty. The band is solidly rounded out with drummer Michael Caskey, Rob Clearfield on keyboards and Dave Miller on guitar.Inch[Doherty] bends the bass into something rarely heard, but entirely worth the price of admission.Inch - All Music Guide

Little Sue (Susannah Weaver) has been a mainstay of the Portland Americana/Outlaw Country/Folk Rock scene for more than 25 years and a big part of the Laurelthirst scene. Her quirky lyrical style, solid guitar playing and bee stung voice have won over music lovers of every age and stripe. With six releases to her credit and a seventh in the works, Little Sue has developed a deep and varied catalogue of work that continues to grow. With February comes the 20th Anniversary Edition of InchcrowInch, on vinyl for the first time (with a bonus demo track) as well as CD (with two bonus demo tracks) by Secret Sound Recordings.Featuring a Who's Who of the Portland music scene and originally recorded and brilliantly mixed by Gregg Williams, InchcrowInch captures layers of Outlaw Country music mastered by some of Portland's finest musicians with songwriting and soulful vocal performances by Little Sue.

Superb second album from English hit makers includes nine songs that further demonstrate the innovation and creativity flowing from Lovejoy headquarters. The album bends the Lovejoy template ever so slightly to encompass a bit more electronica (think New Order or the Wake) and even a song that will make you get up and dance like you just don't care. The album also features a new version of the Biff Bang Pow! Classic InchThe Beat HotelInch with drums and electric guitars and other sparkly magic only possible in Lovejoy studios. A polished mix of guitars, keyboards, percussion and excellent harmonies, this is quite possibly the band's strongest to date and perfect for fans of Blueboy, Revolving Paint Dream, or House of Love.