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FEATURED MUSICIAN- staff---June Edition - Volume 2 - Issue 12

SEAN PATRICK McGRAW

My Story.

My career as a country singer starts in Southern California. I moved out there after college thinkin’ I’d play guitar for a rock band, but after a li’l while out west I found myself spending more time writing songs, less time pickin, and I was playing these folksy song-writer shows out at The Highland Grounds and Mama Pajama and I got some label interest that led to some open doors in Nashville that led to me moving back east.

So, I got to Nashvegas and worked construction for awhile before I signed my first writing deal. I made a record around that time and shopped it and that led to me singing for this awesome band THE UNFORGIVEN that consisted of guys from Faith Hills band and LeeAnn Womack’s band and we hit the Row hard and shook hands with a couple labels, but you know how bands go...and then I went to work writing songs for CURB for awhile and that went well enough, I got a few things recorded: I had a song in a movie, and a single with Dean Miller (son of legend Roger Miller) that got on the Billboard charts and put us on the road and on the Opry (playing MY song–how cool is that?) Cool enough, I guess, and then not long after that I went and stood in line with 1,200 other people for the Nashville Star auditions..and--go figure--I made it all the way to the TV show...and I thought that was about the most awesome thing I ever accomplished until I got a call a couple months ago to see if I’d be interested in doing this TV thing for CMT called ‘TEN DAYS ON TOUR” and they said they were looking at a bunch of people and I figured I’ll never get the gig..and now here we are and it all came together and I had a great time and played all kinds of great places, and that was....pretty cool. I wonder what’ll happen next?

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www.seanpatrickmcgraw.com/bio.php

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FEATURED MUSICIAN- staff---May Edition - Volume 2 - Issue 11

CHAZ DEPAOLO

Chaz DePaolo is an internationally acclaimed Blues/Rock guitarist. He has toured extensively in the U.S., Canada and Europe. He has performed on stage with Bernard Purdie, Buddy Miles,Jose Feliciano,Harvey Brooks, Blue Lou Marini, Brian Downey, Pete Brown, Monster Mike Welch, Vince Converse, and the legendary David Maxwell as well as the Grammy nominated Reese Peoject. Chaz has also fronted the original Groundhogs “Hogs” Rhythm Section consisting of Ken Pustelnik and Pete Cruickshank. The “Hogs” have recorded with John Lee Hooker and have backed Little Walter and Jimmy Reed.

Chaz performs 150 plus dates a year in the states and abroad.He has been featured on US national television on “FOX AND FRIENDS” as well as on the prestigious BBC network in England. UK’S “Blues Matter’s’ magizine’s Feb/Mar 2006 issue that stated “this man can really develop into one of the most exciting talents in 21st century electric blues music.”Chaz has a busy future ahead with the recording of 2 new upcoming CD’s for 2008 release.A full length electric cd called “Bluestopia” and the no frills acoustic cd “Flirtin Acoustic”.These projects will follow his current release “Flirtin With The Blues”. This was Chaz’s first full length Blues CD and has received very favorable reviews in the US and overseas. Chaz was featured at The Tribute to Jimi Hendrix in NYC in November 2006 and 2007 sharing bills with, Dr John, Jack Cassidy, Chuck Rainey, Teri Reid, Johnny Winter, Larry Coryell, Leon Hendrix, Cornell Dupree, and Buddy Miles. He has opened for such Blues Giants as Hubert Sumlin and Buddy Guy as well as Commander Cody and The New Riders’ Of The Purple Sage and has recorded with The original Groundhogs Rhythm section. Chaz and the “Hogs” section recorded a self penned track called “Cadillac Baby” that was released in 2005 on 95 North Records compilation called “Fins,Chrome And The Open Road” ‘A Tribute To The Cadillac’. This CD contained tracks from Maria Muldaur, Charlie Musclewhite, Monster Mike Welch, Kim Wilson, Rosie Flores, Rory Block, and the late Little Milton. A line up of Blues luminaries which further cements Chaz’s credibility as a Bluesman of note.

Wicked Instruments of Greenfield Park, Quebec,Canada will be releasing the limited edition “Chaz DePaolo” signature model guitar. Chaz worked very closely with designer and owner Nicholas Dijkman to craft a “superb instrument.” A beautiful hollow body cutaway with hand made Lollar P 90 pickups and other true vintage appointments such as neck radius and fret wire. Chaz looks forward to a great year of touring and recording.

He’ll be playing locally at Tommy’s Jazz & Blues Lounge on May 23rd. ---
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Hear Chaz @ www.myspace.com/chazdepaolo

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FEATURED ARTIST - staff---April Edition - Volume 2 - Issue 10

JIMMY WADE

Who is Jimmy Wade, you ask? Well, Jimmy was born, October 19th, 1954 in Malone, NY. He started playing guitar at the age of 8 years old, playing “Walk Don’t Run” by the Ventures. It was then he knew he wanted to play the guitar for the rest of his life.

Through the years Jimmy has played with many local bands in the area; the Bare Hill Band, Chimera, Windcastle and the Flix (in 1987). Although through the years he struggled to keep his career going it was hard. “There were times that it was tough to stay alive up here but I think it was good in a way because it made me tough. So I never gave up,” Jimmy says. Although Jimmy sacrificed certain things in his life, he knew this is what he had to do.

The force that was driving him, would not let him go. He really had no choice but to keep pushing forward. His passion for music kept him strong.
Then in 1987, Jimmy realized that he had to pick up the pace and head to New York City. There he would have a better chance at getting a break. And it was there he struggled with the best New York had to offer.

He worked there for about five years, trying to get his foot in the door. “New York is tough,” Jimmy said. “If you are not paying attention you will get pushed aside and never get looked at again. I guess it was the northern roots and hard times that drove my soul.” He never gave up and continued to playing all the venues in New York. And he knocked on all the agency’s doors in the city to give them his demo.

Only one Agency, Four Star Entertainment, called Jimmy in for an interview. Owner Tony Caldwell said he really like the demo, and offered to help him, telling him that he thought he would do well in New York. FINALLY! Jimmy got his break!

Soon he was reciving invitions to elite parties. That’s where he met Joe Piscopo, from Saturday Night Live, and they became good friends. Jimmy used to go to Joe’s House and work on his guitars and Jimmy would give him lessons on playing the blues. One day they sat around Joe’s swimming pool with Bill Murray, also from Saturday Night Live. With Bill on Harmonica and Joe and Jimmy on Acoustic Guitars, Jimmy thought to himself, ‘I’m in the company of two great men, how lucky is that!’ “They were wonderful people to me and I was fortunate to be their friend, “ Jimmy said.

Jimmy knew that Cindy Lauper was looking for a guitar player to tour with so Joe put in a good word for him to audition. And it went well! Jimmy toured with Cindy for a while and more doors started to open up for him. Next he worked with Eddie Money and Patty Smyth. He did two tours with Patty in Germany and France.

While at B.B. Kings, Jimmy played with and became frineds with Rick Derringer and met Edgar Winter, who inspired him.

Jimmy also worked with the Spin Doctors, Bob Segar and the Silverbullet Band. For eight weeks, Jimmy was a fill in guitar player, playing along side Billy Idol. (Jimmy was covering for Steve Stevens who had an operation.) His first gig with Billy was at the Stonepony Asbury Park in NJ.

In 2006, Jimmy went to Denmark with Big Country for three months. Jimmy’s own band called, The Jimmy Wade Band, backed up the James Gang with Joe Walsh from the Eagles at the Beacon Theatre.

Jimmy released two CD’s in New York, the first one called, Horizons which is instrumental and the second CD is called Ride. One of the tracks was used in an episode for, Dog the Bounty Hunter Show. In addition, Jimmy has also done soundtracks fro Honda, Mercades Benz and two shows on PBS television.

Jimmy made an appearance on the Conan O’Brian show as a Guitarist for the Greg Mayo Band. (Greg’s father, was the late great Bob Mayo, formerly with Peter Frampton.) In the fall of 2006, Jimmy had a ten year run of touring and studio work and all was going well. But now at 53, Jimmy has decided he has done what he set out to do; he did what he wanted to do and proved he could do it. And he wanted to settle down a bit and go back home to start a recording studio, Studio 15 (see ad on page 2).

Currently, Jimmy has moved back home to enjoy the North Country, run his studio, ride his Harley Davidson and feel the fresh air on his face.

So now when people ask you, Who is Jimmy Wade? And where has he been? You know the answer to that!

Jimmy plans on a forming a new band this year to play all the local hangouts, he used to play at. He says, “It is nice to be back in the Great White North!” ---

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FEATURE ARTIST - K.D. Scriminger---Mar Edition - Volume 2 - Issue 9

ADAM D. TUCKER
"Country Music Never Looked or Sounded So Good!"

Appearing Live in our area is up and coming Country Music sensation Adam D. Tucker. He will be in the North Country to do two shows. On Friday, March 14th he will be performing at the Brasshorse Restaurant in Akwesasne and on Saturday, March 15th he will be performing at the Northern Lights Night Club in Brasher Falls.

Adam grew up in a small town outside of Charleston, West Virginia. He says, “It was a little town with one stop light, a Wendy’s and High School Friday Night Football.” When Adam was between the ages of 4 and 7, he listened to a Johnny Cash cassette tape that he just couldn’t get enough of. He even remembers singing with his mother. They would sing Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton duets. Even though he says he was shy, she’d make him do it, and truthfully he did love it.

And then one day, he got the opportunity that most musicians only dream about. A promoter in Jacksonville, Florida was so impressed with him that she sent him to a record producer in Nashville.
Adam is dedicated to his music and says he will continue to stay focused on his goal of being signed with a major label. He sold everything, even his corvette, to continue following his dream. That is the definition of a true musician and performer.

His persistence, dedication and belief in himself are what have carried him thus far. He strongly believes that the only thing that can stop him would be himself. Adam says “Every time a door opens I go in and it’s just a matter of time. If you work hard enough, anything is possible.”

When he is on stage, Adam is an entertainer, “My band is a group of fantastic musicians for which I have a great deal of respect,” Adam proudly says. They are drummer, Sonny Williams from West Virginia, lead guitar player Jim Mason, originally from Brunswick, GA, now calling Nashville his home. On rhythm guitar is Jeff Rakes from Columbus, OH and on bass guitar is Jeb Shelton from Knoxville, TN.

Adam sees his music career as a business. “It’s my baby” he says. He plans to go as far as he possible can with it. “It’s the hardest job I’ve ever had. I perform and then go onto the next one, but I enjoy it. Having the opportunity to do a show with Blake Shelton or play at the Hard Rock Café are rewards for working as hard as I do.” In addition to the enjoyment of being on stage with his own idols he enjoys meeting so many good people and enjoying so many good experiences. His fans are fantastic. Recently when doing a show at the Florida State Fair two families flew down from Bullalo, NY just to see him perform.

When he plays Johnny Cash, Lynyard Skynyard or The Temptations you hear that Adam gives each song a sound and feel of its own. A little pop, fresh, folk and new country. Adam tries to make sure that each show is unique with a little of everything for everyone.

He’s been on the road for nearly a month and he is looking forward to going home to be with Mom and Dad and for some home cooked meals before returning to Nashville. When he returns, he’ll be working with Byron Hills, his song writing partner, to do some solo writing. Byron has written number one hits for Gary Allen, Joe Nichols and many more.

Adam says, “We are very excited about performing in Northern NY on March 14th & 15th. I am very grateful and appreciative that I’ve been booked there! Our performances at Northern Lights and the Brasshorse will be a blast! We have such a great blend of music. Fans of Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Johnny Cash, Lynyard Skynyard, ZZ Top and Toby Keith will LOVE the show!” Adam will also be playing a few songs from his recent album “What Makes a Man.”

Adam is pure entertainer, having a great time performing onstage. He enjoys putting on his hat and tight jeans for high energy performances.

His 2008 schedule is currently being planned. For more information on tour dates please visit www.adamdtucker.com or www.myspace.com/adamdtucker. You won’t want to miss his shows coming up in NY!---

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