Podcast NYC: Alley Cuts #15

We're featuring the music of Samantha Murphy this week on Alley Cuts. Samantha is a Los Angeles based singer/songwriter whose inventive melodies and clever lyrics will grab a hold on your ears as well as your heart. We feature cuts off of Samantha's latest CD, somewhere between starving & stardom. As good as any effort you're likely to hear from a major label artist, Samantha's album is establishing itself as one of the top independent pop music releases of 2005. Check out Samantha's website, which includes news, her event calendar and her SMtv podcast. You can find it all at http://www.samanthamurphy.com.

Tracks On The Show: I Wanna Go Home, Christopher Street, The Best Thing, Be, Come Back To You, Flowers and Fireflies, At The Laundr-O-Mat

SAMANTHA MURPHY: somewhere between starving & stardom Lucinda Williams meets Coldplay. It's music for the folks.

Podcast NYC: Alley Cuts #14

We're featuring independent artist/producer James Katz on this week's episode of Alley Cuts. Mr. Katz shows his prowess on both sides of the mixing board in delivering a high quality, eclectic mix of songs on his latest CD titled Glow. Alternative rock, pop, blues and jazz are all well within the reach of this talented musician. So strap on your portable music player and get ready for a nice ride through the sonic countryside. Buy the CD, find out more and even pick up a few recipes at James' place online at http://www.jameskatz.com.

Tracks On The Show: Glow, She's On A Bender, The Cherry Tree, The Disney Song, Mona Lisa, Bigger Trees, Nothing

Also, if you're in the NYC area don't forget to check out Secret Sundays at Crash Mansion. Secret Sundays is a weekly hangout where you can drink cheap and unwind with long sets (90 mins) of jazz, fusion, afro-beat, funk, rock, instrumental composition, and a place where extreme experimentation is encouraged. It is also a great place to network, maybe jump on stage with your friends band, exchange discs, or devise a plot to take over the world. Get more info on Secret Sundays at http://www.lumisglyde.com.

Podcast NYC: Alley Cuts #13

Another week, another awesome rock act direct from the streets of New York City. Orange Park is an exciting four piece rock band that makes highly infectious pop/rock music. Recently signed to New York City based indie label Young American Recordings, they have a forthcoming album (due in stores June 21st) titled Songs From The Unknown. We're featuring seven cuts from that album on this episode. Look for the album in stores and look for Jeff, Justin, Jaye and Harv on tour this summer in a town near you. Keep tabs on the band on their website at http://www.orangeparkmusic.com.

Tracks On The Show: Make Up Your Mind, Save Me, Once In My Life, Sorry, One Day, Miles Away, Unknown

Upcoming Shows:
5/17/05 .... BROOKLYN, NY .... North Six
6/2/05 .... CLEVELAND, OH .... Hi Fi Club
6/7/05 .... BOSTON, MA .... T.T. the Bears
6/9/05 .... PHILADELPHIA, PA .... The Fire
6/17/05 .... ATLANTA, GA .... The Star Bar
6/18/05 .... JACKSONVILLE, FL .... Jack Rabbits
6/20/05 .... JACKSONVILLE, FL .... WJXT Channel 4 'The Morning Show' .... Live Appearance
6/21/05 .... ORLANDO, FL .... The Back Booth
7/1/05 .... SOMERVILLE, MA .... The Abbey Lounge

Get the limited edition (and soon to be a collectors item) EP here!

ORANGE PARK: The Extended Play EP "Harmony-cooked power pop to nourish your head" -CMJ- Honest to goodness catchy, upbeat, hook-filled rock songs. You can't deny the music of Orange Park. One listen and you can't get 'em out of your head.

Podcast NYC: Alley Cuts #12

This week we're featuring the East Village based rock band Marwood. This quartet blends catchy pop melodies with a guitar driven edge. Think Squeeze meets the Black Crowes over at Cheap Trick's house. We feature tracks off of their latest, self title E.P. Check out Marwood on the web at http://www.marwoodband.com.

Tracks On The Show: Can't Say, Fallin, Monday Over Friday, Name To Me No More, Soulless, Reconsider

Upcoming Shows: 5/17, Rothko, 116 Suffolk St. (Corner of Rivington), NYC.

MARWOOD: E.P. Guitar driven rock and roll

Plus, a bonus track from Brother Love.

Podcast NYC: Alley Cuts #11

We're celebrating 10 complete Alley Cuts shows with something special this week. It's a greatest hits show! Thirty minutes of wall to wall music from some of the artists that have made Alley Cuts one of the best new music shows on the internet. Sit back, relax and enjoy the fun. If you enjoy the music on Alley Cuts, consider making a donation or purchasing a CD from the artists through this site. Your support is greatly appreciated.

SET LIST (Artist - Title)
Bastardo - Use Me
Joe Bendik - No Light
Chris Yurchuck - Coming Attractions
Clio - Save Anna
Motherboard - The Girl Who Has Everything
Melanie Disa - Am I
Salme Dahlstrom - Hello California
Brea Quinn - Wasting Away
Spiraling - (Get Your Own) Holy Grail