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Lots of autumn news from Horizon Music Group
9.30.10

Fall brings 4 new releases to the HMG catalogue, all of which share a link to Horizon Music Group's studio's and producer/engineer Vic Steffens.

HMG is proud to release Steffens' remastering of the classic 1975 recording of Thunderhead, produced by Johnny Winter with help from brother Edgar. On the progressive side of southern rock, Thunderhead features the vocal, harmonica and flute of lead vocalist Mike Dagger, and the explosive drumming of the great Bobby "T" Torello. "Thunderhead '75" is available in hard CD copy at the HMG store, and is available for download at all internet outlets. A full release is slated for next year. For more info, please visit TheThunderheadBand.com.

Marc Douglas Berardo's "Downhauler" CD enhances HMG's growing Americana catalogue. Produced by Horizon regular Dick Neal, with considerable recording mixing and mastering by Vic Steffens, "Downhauler" showcases Berardo's insightful songwriting, crossing the genres of folk, Americana and light rock with ease. Typical to Dick Neal productions, a savvy group of musicians support Berardo's acoustic guitar and vocal, framed by a lush mix and mastering from Steffens. Visit MarcDouglas.com for more information.

The debut album by Mr. Isaac Allen drops on October 16th with a CD party at Middletown's Buttonwood Tree Arts Center. A unique blend of Tom Waits, Dr. John and Randy Newman, Allen's baritone delivers lyrics far beyond his 26 years. The crack band features standout jazz drummers Matt Wilson and Artie Dixson, bassists Dave Livolsi and Steve Klunk, co-producer Matt Ostreicher and Allen on keys, Kris Jensen, Bill Holoman and Dave Buscello on horns, and Stacy Phillips and Dick Neal on dobros and acoustic guitar. Gwen Henderson and Sara Joy add just the right sweetness to Allen's gruff baritone. Produced by Vic Steffens and Matt Ostreicher, and mastered by Jim Chapdelaine, this CD is a Connecticut tour de force. For more, visit MrIsaacAllen.com.

Pastor Chris Edwards powerful "No More Glass Ceilings" CD continues Horizon's long standing partnership with Connecticut's ourstanding Gospel community. Recorded live at the late Bishop Kenneth Moales Cathedral of Faith in Bridgeport CT, Connecticut's finest musicians drive home pastor Edward's dynamic compositions. The recording by Horizon's Vic Steffens and Steve Klunk captures a deep worship atmosphere in the tradition of earlier Horizon gospel recordings from The East Coast Regional Mass Choir, Youthful Praise, and Deon Kipping and New Covanent.

Although Horizon has often hosted video shoots in the past, the fall brings our first real TV shoot! In partnership with leading Americana web outpost TheAlternateRoot.com, Horizon will host a monthly live session with acts from all over the Northeast. Visit TheAlternateRoot.com for further information.

Lastly, watch for Christine Ohlman's "Love Makes you Do Stupid Things" video on YouTube and all over the net in support of her current release "The Deep End." Video release date: October 15th.

Horizon Music Group renovation
2.19.10

Along with facelifts to the facility, HorizonMusicGroup.com is also undergoing re-construction. In the coming weeks, the website will be reflecting new aspects of HorizonMusicGroup, including video production, graphic services, and additional artist services. Check back often as we integrate new functionality and content to the website.

Christine Ohlman releases "The Deep End"
11.28.09

Christine Ohlman returns with her long anticipated CD, The Deep End. It is her first work since 2003's Strip. The album is fourteen songs of life and love tempered by loss from the Beehive Queen of blue-eyed rock n' soul, in a style Rolling Stone's Dave Marsh calls "Contemporary Rock R&B." Co-produced by Andy York (John Mellencamp) with Rebel Montez: Cliff Goodwin (guitars); Michael Colbath (bass), and Larry Donahue (drums). Featured are duets with Dion, Ian Hunter, and Marshall Crenshaw, plus guest appearances by Levon Helm, G.E. Smith, Big Al Anderson, Eric "Roscoe" Ambel, Catherine Russell, Shawn Pelton, the Asbury Juke Horns with Mark Rivera, Mitch Chakour, Jeff Kazee, and Vic Steffens.

For more information on Christine Ohlman, please visit her website.

Ann Marie Menta releases "Seven Secrets"
11.28.09

Anne Marie has just completed her much anticipated new CD, "Seven Secrets," to be released in late November 2009. Her third disc continues her lyrical and melodic style of songwriting, as well as collaborations with her producer and fellow songwriter and instrumentalist, Dick Neal. The CD boasts a number of musicians performing in ensemble style, including Neal himself, Jordan Jancz, Scott Lebish, Mark Mirando, Katie Wilson, Larry Deming, Shellye Valauskas, Vic Steffens, Armand Morgan, John Redgate and Bob Csugie.

For more information on Ann Marie Menta, please visit her website.