Bobby Charles, born Robert Charles Guidry, first came to prominence in the 1950’s with a smash R & B hit called “See You Later Alligator.” Years of hits and releases followed, until 2010, when Charles began working on an album with Louisiana legends Dr. John and Sonny Landreth. Sadly, Charles would not live to see the release of the album, which has appropriately been named Timeless. Framed by holiday anthems celebrating Fats Domino’s birthday and Halloween, the album features Charles’ trademark songwriting skills across a number of topics. “Where Did All The Love Go” and “When Love Turns to Hate” deal with failing relationships, while “Clash of Cultures” and “Take Back My Country” are patriotic. “nobody’s Fault But My Own” is a New Orleans piano romp that wouldn’t sound out of place on Dr. John’s 1972 album Gumbo, and “Rollin’ Round Heaven” seems oddly prophetic. Bobby Charles’ album Timeless is a fitting bookend to a man whose career spanned 60 years of music in Louisiana, an artist who truly deserves the sobriquet “timeless”.
Texas artist Rich O’Toole finally comes to national prominence with the release of his new album Kiss Of A Liar. The album features 11 tracks that seamlessly blend country, pop and rock elements, linked by thoughtful lyrics. There are songs about love, like the duet with Josh Abbott “Ay Dios Mio”, songs about loss (“The Cricket Song”, “Kiss Of A Liar”), songs about gambling (“Casino Queen”) and good times (“Marijuana & Jalapenos”). Perhaps the deepest and most heartfelt song is “Banks of the Mississippi” a seemingly-autobiographical account of a young man running away from poverty to seek a career in music. Like all Average Joe releases, Kiss Of A Liar is fun, tuneful and exquisitely produced. A masterful release from an artist that is only beginning to hit his stride.
Texas artist Rich O’Toole finally comes to national prominence with the release of his new album Kiss Of A Liar. The album features 11 tracks that seamlessly blend country, pop and rock elements, linked by thoughtful lyrics. There are songs about love, like the duet with Josh Abbott “Ay Dios Mio”, songs about loss (“The Cricket Song”, “Kiss Of A Liar”), songs about gambling (“Casino Queen”) and good times (“Marijuana & Jalapenos”). Perhaps the deepest and most heartfelt song is “Banks of the Mississippi” a seemingly-autobiographical account of a young man running away from poverty to seek a career in music. Like all Average Joe releases, Kiss Of A Liar is fun, tuneful and exquisitely produced. A masterful release from an artist that is only beginning to hit his stride.
Texas artist Rich O’Toole finally comes to national prominence with the release of his new album Kiss Of A Liar. The album features 11 tracks that seamlessly blend country, pop and rock elements, linked by thoughtful lyrics. There are songs about love, like the duet with Josh Abbott “Ay Dios Mio”, songs about loss (“The Cricket Song”, “Kiss Of A Liar”), songs about gambling (“Casino Queen”) and good times (“Marijuana & Jalapenos”). Perhaps the deepest and most heartfelt song is “Banks of the Mississippi” a seemingly-autobiographical account of a young man running away from poverty to seek a career in music. Like all Average Joe releases, Kiss Of A Liar is fun, tuneful and exquisitely produced. A masterful release from an artist that is only beginning to hit his stride.
Trolley Night, South Main Arts District, Memphis, Friday, September 30, 2011
Trolley Night, South Main Arts District, Memphis, Friday, September 30, 2011
Trolley Night, South Main Arts District, Memphis, Friday, September 30, 2011
Memphis Music Foundation and Select-O-Hits’ Plug In Memphis Reception 9/30/11
At the Memphis Music Foundation and Select-O-Hits’ Plug In Memphis reception, Friday September 30, 2011
On Friday September 30, 2011, Select-O-Hits Music Distribution and the Memphis Music Foundation sponsored a reception for the Plug In Memphis event at the Foundation offices in the South Main district.
On Friday September 30, 2011, Select-O-Hits Music Distribution and the Memphis Music Foundation sponsored a reception for the Plug In Memphis event at the Foundation offices in the South Main district.