Cellar Door Records release: The sign of new era for NEOhio music

There is a revolution stirring in the underground.

Listen …

You can hear the cry ringing out from rural taverns to suburban pubs to hole-in-the-wall lounges and stage venues in the city.

Cellar Door Records is at the charge of change in Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland-based label released its third compilation album, Cellar Door Records Volume III, this month featuring 15 artists who are reconstructing the foundation of an industry once thriving in the heart of Cleveland — music.

“It's so encouraging to see some fire being stoked in the Cleveland area and in the city's music scene,” said Anthony Foti, Humble Home percussionist and former Tinamou drummer.

The album is a rebirth of the city’s rock and roll history featuring artists, who like their predecessors inspired by the melding of R&B, country and blues, are mixing their own musical influences of rock ‘n’ roll, indie rock, electro-dance with a pinch of hip-hop to the foundry.

Cellar Door Records Volume III offers light, airy tunes made for easy listening and danceable, upbeat songs for all-out rock-out sessions.

“All the bands brought there own thing to the table, but I think they all meshed well with one another,” Singer/Songwriter Joshua Jesty said.

Compositions that truly stand out include “Mistakes” by The Modern Electric, Diamonds & Pearls’ “Brawhide” and Tom Evanchuck’s rolling-river guitar picking on “Come one, come all.” Albeit, each artist and band contributes his, her or its own distinct sound.

Find more artists like the modern electric at Myspace Music

Diamonds and Pearls- Brawhide from zach christy on Vimeo.

Find more artists like Tom Evanchuck at Myspace Music

Cellar Door Records Volume III is available at www.cellardoorrecords.com and at Music Saves independent record store in the Waterloo District of Cleveland.

Featured artists:
Humble Home
Diamonds & Pearls
The Modern Electric
The Lighthouse and the Whaler
Justin Markert
E.React
Craig Ramsey
Tom Evanchuck
Tinamou
Keith Vance
Frozen Hellsicles
Joshua Jesty
Rob Geer
David Beans
Doug Ivancic

Videos of The Conductor and The Creator (Rob Geer) and Humble Home performing at the record release party at The Grog Shop are available on The Rhythm Report's video page.

Read what the artists thought about the compilation.

Article written by Priscilla Tasker, editor and creator of The Rhythm Report

Humble Home plays album release party at The Grog Shop

Humble Home played at the Cellar Door Records Volume III album release party at The Grog Shop on Friday, March 18. The compilation album features 15 artists from various musical backgrounds and areas of the Northeast Ohio region.

Drummer Anthony Foti shared his thoughts on the event and the release of the record with The Rhythm Report.

"There is so much talent here that is yet to be discovered. So I thought the show was a great way to get different artists, bands and fans from different backgrounds together into one place, and have everyone get exposed to new music that they most likely would not hear otherwise," Foti said.

Stay tuned to The Rhythm Report for more updates on the Cellar Door Records release.

Article written by Priscilla Tasker, editor and creator of The Rhythm Report

Video filmed and edited by Priscilla Tasker, De los angeles Productions

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 4 & 5

We have counted down five of the best albums of 2010 per Producer and Musician David Beans. Now, we cross the threshold to numbers four and five. Beans reviews the latest releases by LCD Soundsystem and The National:

LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening (Link a la versión español aqui:http://cucharasonica.com/2010/04/download-lcd-soundsystem-this-is-happening)

LCD Soundsystem is mostly compromised of James Murphy from DFA Records. If you want uplifting and moving disco rock, this is it. Past records have been more electronic and this record aimed for live instrumentation. Consequently, this is their best work to date. A record with legitimate lyrical content, a rhythm to swing with and vocals that just make sense (leaving the bullshit aside), it sticks with you.
Recommended Track: 'All I Want'

The National - High Violet* (Español: http://cucharasonica.com/2010/05/resena-high-violet-the-national)
The National is my favorite American Rock band. Fair warning, the lyrics are not to the point, the songs are melancholy and Matt Beringer's vocals are about as low as Johnny Cash following a night of whiskey. This is a record that, with the right amount of patience and understanding, will provide a soundtrack to those confusing thoughts on loss, regret and discovery. They possess some of the greatest musical organization and arrangements you'll ever hear in a rock format.
Recommended Track: 'Bloodbuzz Ohio'

David Beans collaborates with Recording Engineer and Musician Keith Vance to offer recording and audio mixing services. Recent clients include Tom Evanchuck, Diamonds and Pearls, and Justin Markert. Beans also released a self-recorded solo album entitled The Loss & Recovery EP in 2008, available atwww.david-beans.com. Contact: davidbeans@msn.com

Read about and listen to the other artists who topped this list in 2010:

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 3, 2 & 1

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 4 & 5

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 6 & 7

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 8 & 9

Beans is on beat with Top 10 of 2010

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 6 & 7

Reviews by David Beans

The Top 10 countdown of albums released in 2010 continues with the following EPs recorded by Jónsi and Kanye West:

Jónsi - Go

The Sigur Ros lead singer's first solo record is nothing short of beautiful. This may be the most epic, grandiose and large record released this year by any artist. Instrumentation ranges from guitars to pianos, cellos to flutes, trumpets to keyboards, choirs and vocal loop. Several tracks aim to please pop radio while the others dabble into the emotionally draining love ballad. This record is fearless and without shame, ignoring boundaries and expectations.Recommended Track: 'Tornado' (Este video tiene subtítulos en español y en íngles.)

Kanye West - My Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West not only achieved the most controversy over the past year, he was also able to release one of the best records of the year. This new album includes fantastic and inspiring production that escapes from the recycled pop formula we have heard all year. This is my favorite record of his to date.From beginning to end, it tells a story of an optimistically sad man cursed with the strength of artistic genius.
Recommended Track: 'Lost in the World'

David Beans collaborates with Recording Engineer and Musician Keith Vance to offer recording and audio mixing services. Recent clients include Tom Evanchuck, Diamonds and Pearls, and Justin Markert. Beans also released a self-recorded solo album entitled The Loss & Reco

very EP in 2008, available at www.david-beans.com. Contact: davidbeans@msn.com

Read about and listen to the other artists who topped this list in 2010:

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 3, 2 & 1

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 4 & 5

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 6 & 7

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 8 & 9

Beans is on beat with Top 10 of 2010

Beans is on beat with Top 10 of 2010

To close out the year 2010, The Rhythm Report invited guest blogger David Beans, musician and producer, to share his Top 10 favorite albums of the year. The list presents a mix of original artists who are closing out the decade with intricate compilations of musical design. The first in this series of Beans' best albums is Down There by Avey Tare. Stay tuned to The Rhythm Report through the end of the year to learn who else topped his list.

Avey Tare - Down There

Review by David Beans
A founding member of the experimental group Animal Collective, Avey Tare's first solo record combines samples of underwater grumblings, distorted samples and talk of crocodiles (Really!) with vocal hooks that can't be ignored. The record follows Animal Collective's recent mainstream success, his sister's battle with cancer and a divorce from his wife. Who doesn't love despair!
Recommended Track: "Lucky 1"

This artist was featured on the National Public Radio (NPR) series First Listen in October. Also, read Pitchfork Media's review on Avey Tare.

David Beans collaborates with Recording Engineer and Musician Keith Vance to offer recording and audio mixing services. Recent clients include Tom Evanchuck, Diamonds and Pearls, and Justin Markert. Beans also released a self-recorded solo album entitled The Loss & Recovery EP in 2008, available at www.david-beans.com. Contact: davidbeans@msn.com

Read about and listen to the other artists who topped this list in 2010:

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 3, 2 & 1

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 4 & 5

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 6 & 7

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 8 & 9

Beans is on beat with Top 10 of 2010