6 Strings & A Hard Place
Danny Moynahan
Jon Hershfield & Marc
Caldwell
Death To Anders
Jon Hershfield
Piano Rag
Matt Ellis
David George
Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls
Tori Sparks
Al.’s Peace
Jennifer Gail
Supa Lowery Bros.
Selena Garcia
Veronica Puleo
Carla Hassett
Paul Avion and Par Avion Band
John Peter West
Andy Grammer
KLUM
Brutus Gets The Girl
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Brutus Gets The Girl
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
There may not be a “Monrovia Sound” quite yet, but the band Brutus Gets The Girl is well on course to make people take notice of the great music they are creating there. Formed by the brother and sister team of Silvano and Marisol Barba in 2002 they quickly expanded to a four piece band and have
KLUM
Sunday, August 10, 2008
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the band KLUM (pronounced Kloom - like the model). This extremely talented and eclectic band based in Monrovia, California may not look like Heidi Klum, but their music is beautiful, bold, exciting, compelling and captivating. With arrangements that create
Andy Grammer
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
It’s time to go to Grammar school and this is the one time you will want to repeat, as Singer/Songwriter Andy Grammer delivers up songs that will have you asking for more, please! Los Angeles based Grammer is a gifted young songwriter with lyrics that instantly hit home and pull you into the song,
John West
Monday, February 11, 2008
Look, and above all listen and fill your ears deeply with the sound of John West - I guarantee you will not be disappointed. With a voice that at times sounds like John Legend and with grooves and lyrics that make you want to be swinging in the hammock with your best girl on a lazy summer
Paul Avion and Par Avion Band
Monday, January 28, 2008
Have you seen the Walking Dogs on Sunset? Well Paul Avion and Par Avion band have and you might be surprised about what they have to say, or, rather sing about. Paul Avion and his band create multi-layered musical landscapes that compel you to travel along with them. Avion’s smart and fun filled
Carla Hassett - Singer/Songwriter
Thursday, December 13, 2007
One of the first things you notice when listening to Carla Hassett is her warm, rich voice that propels every song she sings. Based in Los Angeles though born in Brazil, Carla Hassett has a music career some performers only dream of. Having performed with the likes of Billy Idol, Thomas Dolby, and
Veronica Puleo - “Read Between The Lives”
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Some folks make jokes about New Jersey, but that might just be because they are a bit jealous of the talented musicians who have come from there, Jon Bon Jovi, Frankie Valli, The Boss and Veronica Puleo. Veronica started her musical journey very early and after singing in choirs and fronting the
Selena Garcia - Singer/Songwriter
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Voted one of Music Connection Magazine’s “Hot 100 Unsigned Artists” for 2006 Selena Garcia has her feet planted firmly on her road to musical success. With a strong and sultry voice, that at times sounds like Fiona Apple or Tori Amos, Garcia imbues each song with an energy and emotion that pulls
Supa Lowery Bros. - Chris & Wesley Lowery
Sunday, August 19, 2007
There is an old saying about knowing where you come from in order to go forward - The Supa Lowery Bros. are definitely going fast forward. Steeped in the history of their music & their community the Lowery brothers have taken their sound from the streets of Philly to the Big Apple and now to the
Jennifer Gail - Singer/Songwriter
Sunday, August 5, 2007
The first thing you’ll notice about Jennifer Gail is her exuberance and passion she has for her art. The native Californian found her calling when she picked up her father’s old guitar and as they say the rest is history; and she is well on her way to writing a rich one. With a strong and
Al.’s Peace - Al Keith & Eric Endo
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Los Angeles based AL.’S PEACE is a group that will engage your mind and expand your musical horizons. With a strong rhythmic core interlaced with swirling melody lines the group takes you on a musical journey moving effortlessly from style to style from Afro-beats to Latin Salsa groove and many
Tori Sparks - Singer/songwriter
Friday, April 27, 2007
This is a special Podcast for 6 Strings as Tori Sparks becomes our first non-LA based artist. But that is not the only reason - Tori is an accomplished singer/songwriter based out of Nashville who has had radio play in Belgium, Australia and New Zealand as well as having performed throughout the U.
Shadwrak & The Greedy Souls - (WARNING- some profane words are spoken)
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Who is the real Shadwrak? Well this and many other questions are answered as Shadwrak and a few of his Greedy Souls talk about the beginnings of the band, how they create their music, their influences, and which CDs they might have with them on a deserted island. The guys are witty, fun, and some
David George - Singer/Songwriter
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
David George is a true troubadour. Having caught the music love bug at a very early age David George has travelled the country in a variety of bands and incarnations doing what he does best, Rocking! But don’t be too quick to categorize him, for George’s solo acoustic numbers show a completely
Matt Ellis
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Matt Ellis is truly a worldly musician. The Australian Singer/Songwriter has performed around the globe - even having a popular video banned in Southeast Asia (sound interesting?). Matt Ellis’s songs are well crafted and his voice is at once familiar and engaging, pulling you into each song and
Piano Rag
Monday, March 5, 2007
Get ready for a wonderful dose of GrooveGrass as the Los Angeles based trio Piano Rag introduces you to their very unique and amazing sound. With a Banjo, a Stand-Up Bass and a Saxophone, Paul, Zack, and Jacob, respectively, have created one of the most interesting sounds around. There are tracks
Singer/Songwriter - Jenna Bryson
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Set to rise above the throng of female singer/songwriters is Los Angeles based Jenna Bryson. Jenna a multifaceted performer with a voice that is reminiscent of Jewel shares her thoughts on her music, what it is like to be a performer in a city full of performers, the music business and her desires
DJ Jon Hershfield - Host of “...IS GOOD!”
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Looking for another portal of great Indie Music? Well take a listen to this Podcast with DJ Jon Hershfield of KillRadio.org’s “...IS GOOD!” A show created by Jon to present some of the finest Indie Artists in Los Angeles. Learn how the show developed, listen to songs from some of the artists he
Death To Anders
Friday, February 9, 2007
Tired of the same old sound in Rock Music, well listen in to this Podcast as my guest Rob Danson and Nicholas Ceglio of the band DEATH TO ANDERS introduce their unique blend of folkie melodies and hard edge guitar riffs. Rob and Nicholas talk about the formation of the band, their take on their
HEAR HERE with DJ’s Jon Hershfield and Marc Caldwell
Monday, January 29, 2007
DJ’s Jon Hershfield & Marc Caldwell of Killradio.org’s program HEAR HERE, are two unsung heroes of the Indie Music Scene. Their submission show HEAR HERE plays the tracks of little known Indie Artists from around the world. Listen to their Podcast to find out about the show, to hear some of the
I’m Michael Harris artist/owner of Dai Box Records and host of “6 Strings and A Hard Place”. This Dai Box Records Podcast will profile Indie Artists and the folks who work behind the Indie Music scene. I hope you enjoy the music and the artist interviews.
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