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Jennifer Grassman's music is hard to define...a fusion of folk, rock, blues, classical and celtic influences...check out her music and more on this site.Jennifer Grassman's music is hard to define...a fusion of folk, rock, blues,... more
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Jennifer Grassman is a Texas based recording artist. She composes piano and vocal pieces which embody her own haunting and esoteric genre. The media has compared her music to that of Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Loreena McKennitt, and Enya, but nothing quite sums up the music of Jennifer Grassman better then the songs themselves.
Born in Austin, Texas, in 1984, Jennifer grew up with an avid love for music. During a tumultuous childhood, her piano was often her best friend, and she would daily spend hours absorbed in learning a new Chopin or Debussy piece. She particularly appreciated minor melodies from the romantic period, although she tributes Handel's Messiah as being her favorite work of all time.
"There's something pure and ultimate about it," Jennifer said in a September 2008 interview. "It's also very nostalgic for me. Every year as soon as Thanksgiving was past, my family would listen to Handel's Messiah over and over again on my dad's record player until New Year rolled around. When I hear it played now, I can feel the cold winter draft creeping through the windows of our house in Memphis, Tennessee, smell the cinnamon and the pine ... it just transports me to the happiest moments of my childhood - in addition to being an impeccable work of art."
In addition to Jennifer's strong classical influences, she also holds an affinity for U2. "I was obsessed with Boy, War, and Unforgettable Fire when I was in my early teens," Jennifer said smiling. "Besides the fact that they were my first introduction to rock music, they also taught me to always promote a cause that you truly believe in. There's just something nauseating about the millions of pop songs revolving around boyfriends and cattiness. I want to impart something meaningful with my music. I want to impact people's lives. In my case of course, it's not about politics, it's the anti-abuse cause."Jennifer Grassman is a Texas based recording artist. She composes piano and vocal... more
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All vids Southern Backtones. Fan vids, performance videos, music videos, behind the scenes, on the road....you name it. Good, sometimes clean, fun.All vids Southern Backtones. Fan vids, performance videos, music videos, behind the... more
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This is not your typical indie rock. The Southern Backtones are an exciting blend of raw brit-influenced rock with roots planted firmly in Texas. A southwestern feel reminiscent of Morrison and The Doors with an edge akin to early eighties brit-rock powerhouses a la The Cult and David Bowie.
After spending their musical childhood on the surf-punk playground, the Southern Backtones grew up quickly only to rebel against their roots rock heritage.
A mellowing of their roots-angst, and embracing Brit-pop and psychedelia influences, transitioned their music to a darker, more bohemian sound. Thus allowing them to become who they were from the beginning--psychedelic savants who are constantly at risk of diluting their genius by over thinking their music.
Hank Schyma- Vocals/Guitar
John Griffin- Backing Vocals/Bass
Todd Sommer- Drums
This is not your typical indie rock. The Southern Backtones are an exciting blend of... more
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With over 65 years of experience in the music industry and 70 charting records on the Billboard top 100, SugarHill Recording Studios has established a solid reputation as one of the most prolific recording studios in the Gulf Coast area. Our longevity, history of producing hit records, and reputation for quality recording have made the SugarHill name known throughout the music world.
The SugarHill Tape Vault is a web site where SugarHill artists are recognized for their musical contribution to the SugarHill experience and to Texas music history. Every record you find here was recorded and/or mixed in one of our three studios. Please take a moment to leisurely stroll through our past.With over 65 years of experience in the music industry and 70 charting records on the... more
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Dan Workman is a music producer, musician, force of nature and a force for positive change in the industry. He runs Sugarhill Recording Studios with his partners. A drop by his site is time well spent for musicians and non musicians alike.Dan Workman is a music producer, musician, force of nature and a force for positive... more
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For over 67 years artists have been recording music at this recording-industry icon. The Big Bopper recorded "Chantilly Lace" here, Freddy Fender recorded "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" here. A parade of artists that reads like a who's who of music history,The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Todd Rundgren, Smashmouth, Ted Nugent, Johnny Winters, Janis Joplin and so many more have filled these studios with memorable sounds and memories. Today, artists like Solange Knowles, Southern Backtones, John Evans Band, Kelly Rowlands, Winter Wallace..... just to name a few still make Sugar Hill a home base for recording.
It may be a tad surprising to discover that Sugar Hill has been quietly taking the music world by storm from it's home in Houston for all these years. Drop by their site and find out moreFor over 67 years artists have been recording music at this recording-industry icon.... more
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