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Appell (right) with ASCAP's Jim Steinblatt, who conducted the archival interview.

LET'S TWIST AGAIN
SONGWRITER/ GUITARIST/ PRODUCER DAVE APPELL was recently interviewed for the ASCAP Living Video Archive Project at his Cherry Hill, New Jersey home. Appell (co-writer of "Let's Twist Again," "South Street," "Bristol Stomp," "Don't Hang Up"), together with fellow ASCAP members Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann, was one of the architects of the "Philadelphia Sound" of the late 50s and early 60s. That era is documented on the newly issued four disc set, Cameo-Parkway 1957-1967 (ABKCO), featuring performances by such artists as Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, the Orlons and Evie Sands that have never before been issued on compact disc.



PAUL AVGERINOS'S Phos Hilaron on Round Sky Music. The CD has charted #4 on the New Age Radio Chart. The album is a deeply devotional ambient soundscape featuring hymns nearly 2,000 years old.

DARREN'S debut album, Anything is Possible, was released on June 27th on his newly formed label Shark Meat Records. The album is a mix of funky songs you can get down to, a few serious ballads and a couple of more ‘experimental' songs where I tried to push my musical skills to the limit," remarks Darren. "The album is a kind of musical voyage of moods."

DIGG DEEP'S debut album, InDiggNation, featuring 20 tracks that marry hip hop sounds with sophisticated Burt Bacharachstyled melodies. Digg Deep's songwriter/producer Shyndigg calls the album "a soundtrack without a movie."

THEA GILMORE'S new album, a two-disk collection, Songs from the Gutter. "Songs from the bargain bin of the psyche," is how Gilmore describes the music on her fifth release, which includes unreleased material from as far back as 1996 as well as covers of songs by Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and The Clash. Mojo magazine has said: "She's on fire right now and let there be no doubt that we are in the midst of a truly exceptional English singer-songwriter.

JUNIOR VARSITY'S debut, Wide Eyed (Victory Records), a pop record with pronounced prog influence, was produced by Matt Squire at SOMD! Studios in Maryland. Despite several attempted burglaries of its vehicle, the band was able to create an album full of pop songs with ethereal vocals, layered guitars, tight rhythm, and surging. For tour dates, visit www.victoryrecords.com.

LYNN MARSHALL'S new EP, Knowledge of Self, featuring three songs of inspiration: the title track as well as "Faith" and "Challenge My Love." All songs were written, arranged and produced by Marshall and the music was recorded at Louisiana Lights Studio, Shreveport, Louisiana with engineer Ron Capone.

DENNIS SCOTT has produced a CD featuring all new arrangements of songs by Fred Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers. These renditions are performed by various guest artists including Amy Grant, Jon Secada, Roberta Flack, and Donna Summer among others. It includes "Thank You for Being You," a new song written by Scott in tribute to Mister Rogers.

KEVIN SHARP'S highly anticipated second album, Make a Wish, on Cupit Records. Sharp's debut album went platinum and garnered him scores of awards as well as national media appearances. Sharp has also become a prominent motivational speaker, traveling the country to share his experiences of hardship.

ABIGAIL WASHBURN'S debut CD, Song of the Travelling Daughter, on Nettwerk America Records. The CD, due out on August 2, showcases Washburns evocative vocals and clawhammer banjo style. The innovative album is co-produced by Bela Fleck and Reid Scelza.

RICH WYMAN'S Factory, his 5th album on his own label Auspicious Records. Wyman is a five-time ASCAP Special Awards winner and lived in New York City before moving to Park City, Utah. There he was discovered by his mentor Eddie Van Halen. Rich has just finished composing and recording all the music for the film Propensity, which is currently being shopped to independent film festivals.

YELLOWFLY'S new CD, Portraits From a Yellowed Mind. The album features 12 new tracks from songwriter Erich Galubitz. Portraits is a collection of powerful, honest lyrics embraced by catchy music that is a mix of rock, blues, funk, and folk.


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