Mike Barnett - + 1 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2014 album from the fiddler who is at the forefront of the new crop of acoustic instrumentalists that are redefining American string band music. His musical vision comes across in Technicolor on ONE SONG ROMANCE, establishing him as one of the pre-eminent fiddle players, singers and writers on the acoustic music scene. ONE SONG ROMANCE is a gorgeously played and immaculately recorded project featuring entirely Barnett original tunes and songs. Stand out tracks include the new acoustic romp 'Hopped the Train to Hudson' (featuring Noam Pikelny on banjo), the old-timey fiddle driven 'Change Her Mind' featuring Tim O'Brien and Aoife O'Donovan and the hauntingly beautiful slow Jazz-hued Waltz 'It Wasn't Meant to Be That Way' with Mike on vocals.

Limited cream colored vinyl LP pressing. Tony Hadley is one of Britain's most enduring vocalists, best known as the powerhouse frontman of Spandau Ballet. With his soaring voice and polished stage presence, he helped define the sound of the 1980s New Romantic movement, delivering global hits like True, Gold, and Through the Barricades. Since leaving the band, Hadley has forged a successful solo career spanning pop, jazz, and swing, earning him both critical acclaim and a loyal international fan base. Now, Tony returns with The Mood I'm In-a bold, elegant celebration of swing and big band classics, infused with his unmistakable vocal style. The album features fresh takes on timeless standards, all delivered with the warmth, confidence, and sophistication that only Hadley can bring. At it's heart is Walk of Shame, a brand new original track that perfectly captures the cheeky charm and swagger fans have come to love. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his music, this is Tony Hadley at his charismatic best.

Compass Records is issuing a special deluxe edition of Mike Barnett's 2019 GRAMMY-nominated album, PORTRAITS IN FIDDLES, which features five additional unreleased tracks with collaborators, heroes and contemporaries such as Stuart Duncan, David Grisman, Jesse McReynolds, Tim O'Brien, Noam Pikelny, Tony Trischka and more. In his own words InchIt was such a joy to work on this project and celebrate some of my biggest musical inspirations, heroes, and mentors. During most of the recording sessions, we recorded one more tune that didn't end up on the record because it would've made for an even more lengthy project. I'm excited to share five more unreleased portraits with you!Inch PORTRAITS IN FIDDLES (Deluxe Edition) is a guided tour through the best in bluegrass from the unique perspective of someone who lived it from the inside through most of his life, as well as a conversation with his heroes, who speak for themselves musically and in their own words. Barnett reflects on the extraordinary blessings he's had building a career as a premier fiddler in bluegrass music, leading up to his current gig as a member of Kentucky Thunder, the traveling band of bluegrass legend, Ricky Skaggs.