Marco Machera is an Italian musician/songwriter – Known as an accomplished bass player, he is also a singer, guitarist and drummer. Marco regularly teams up with the Italian progressive rock band, MYTHO. Marco has opened for guitarist Adrian Belew, drummer/producer extraordinaire Jerry Marotta, fusion virtuoso Frank Gambale and guitar heroine Jennifer Batten. In September 2009, Marco scored the soundtracks for two theatre performances scripted by actress/director Martina Sacchetti and performed at the WCA Theatre of the University of the Arts of London.
One Time, Somewhere features the talents of Pat Mastelotto, Rob Fetters, Francesco Zampi and Mark Kostabi on most of the tracks, helping Marco to shape his unique vision of music. The result is an extremely fresh and diverse album. Critically acclaimed drummer Pat Mastelotto, who plays on the record, says: “I had a lot of fun working on Marco’s upcoming record. One of the first tracks he sent me sounded like The Beatles with Tom Waits!” Here’s what legendary guitarist and songwriter Steve Hackett has to say about One Time, Somewhere: “It is really good and well crafted and I very much enjoyed it. Beautiful voice at the beginning and interesting atmospheres and contrasting moods. Days of Summertime has some fascinating sounds.”
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“Buddy Love” Info
Buddy Love is a power pop sensation renowned for climbing the charts with their hit single, “Sheila” in 1980. The group disbanded shortly thereafter and got back together years later and is now stronger than ever. This is the second CD since the 2006 reformation of the original line up of Buddy Love, featuring Joey Kelly on vocals, Doug Khazzam on guitar and vocals, Scott Nevin “Killer” Schiller on bass, Rich “Starr” Stirrat on drums and vocals and newest member David Stoler on keyboards.
The song “Crying Town”, produced by Broadway’s “Moving Out” musical director Tommy Byrnes and co-written by Tommy with Doug Khazzam, represents a departure from Buddy Love’s 80′s new wave/pop formula into adult contemporary rock, more fitting to their current personal and musical maturity. In other words, all grown up!
Other standout tracks are “Almost In Tears” featuring the blistering saxophone of guest player Danny Ray and “Set You Free (Let You Go)” (featuring Doug Khazzam on lead vocals). The CD twists and turns through many 60′s cum 80′s flavors, ending right here in 2011.
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“Mark Kostabi” Info
Kostabi has designed album covers for Guns ‘N’ Roses (Use Your Illusion), The Ramones (Adios Amigos), Jimmy Scott (Holding Back The Years), RK: Roman Klun (Kingsway) and Seether (Holding on to Strings Better Left to Fray).
He has designed numerous products including a Swatch watch, the Bloomingdales bag, Alessi vases, Rosenthal espresso cups, Ritzenhoff milk glasses, Zippo lighters and a Giro d’Italia pink jersey.
Kostabi is also known for his many collaborations with other artists including Enzo Cucchi, Arman, Howard Finster, Tadanori Yokoo, Enrico Baj and Paul Kostabi.
Kostabi’s new album, “The Spectre of Modernism” was produced by GRAMMY Nominee and multi-platinum award winning RK: Roman Klun. This innovative ambient album features guest performances by Ornette Coleman, Jerry Marotta, Tony Levin, Aaron Comess and Richard Hammond.
Kostabi has performed music as a soloist and with other musicians including Ornette Coleman, Jerry Marotta, Tony Levin, Amedeo Ariano, Stefano Nunzi, Aaron Comess, Richard Hammond, Stefano Di Battista, Olen Cesari, Marco Siniscalco, Marco Loddo, Puccio Panettieri and Paul Kostabi. His compositions have also been performed independently by Rein Rannap, Kristjan Järvi, Maano Männi, Delilah Gutman and the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. His CDs include I Did It Steinway, Songs For Sumera and New Alliance.
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“Malcolm Moore” Info
Malcolm Moore’s debut album “Reanimation” is a mystical journey based on dreams and the supernatural. 8 original compositions that tell the tale of spiritual renewal.
A native of Rochester, NY, Malcolm is lyrically inspired by Henri Nouwen, Brian McLaren, Anne Rice, and mystical monasticism. Malcolm performs all lead vocals, drums, percussion and sequencing. The album is produced by Grammy Award nominee RK: Roman Klun, and includes the following special guests; Tony Levin, Alex Kelley, Sally VanHarken, Tke Long, Fuzzbee Morse, Dana Robbins, Gregory Gates, Peter Primamore, and David CasT.
As a songwriter, RK completes his 3rd solo album entitled “Kingsway,” predominantly written in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The record was officially released at three showcases in New York while also opening for the legendary and 2X Grammy Award winner, Levon Helm (vocalist, drummer, actor).
Musicians on the “Kingsway” recording include; Steve Gadd, Jerry Marotta, Aaron Comess, Tony Levin, Daniel Grimsland, Gerry Leonard, Jesse Gress, Pete Levin, Bob Halligan Jr. and Steven Bernstein & Erik Lawrence of The Levon Helm Brass.
As a songwriter, RK completes his 2rd solo album entitled “Passion of The Angel,” released in 2005 with many festival performances throughout Canada and the U.S. Climbing the World music charts to #4, one shy of Los Lobos, RK was also nominated for best Traditional Songwriter at the JPF Awards in Hollywood.
As a songwriter, RK completes his 1st solo album entitled “Ancestor,” or in Ukrainian “Predtku,” released in 2001. The front cover was designed by Barb Dillon and includes performances by guitarist, Bill Dillon.
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