Album Feature

The Album Feature for February 8 is from Montpelier's Heckhounds: "For The Price of a Haircut". myspace.com/theheckhounds

The Album Feature for February 1 is "After Bathing At Baxters" from The Jefferson Airplane. Singer Marty Balin turned 70 on January 30. "After Bathing

Our Album Feature for January 11 is "RUNNING HORSE" from POCO (2002) www.poconut.com

Vermont's own NOBBY REED PROJECT is in the spotlight this week on January 4th, as we feature their brand new album "HARD TO QUIT".

Brand new....and just arrived on our doorstep today (Thanks, Paul....our UPS man and longtime ZXP listener) "A Holiday Carole" from Carole King!
Our Album Feature for December 21

The Album Feature for December 14 is "Magnification" from Yes (2001).

Beth Hart is one of the most powerful female blues/rock singers to emerge since Janis Joplin and she recently recorded a new album in collaboration with guitar maestro Joe Bonamassa entitled 'Don't Explain'. After crossing paths out on tour and previously working together making 'No Love On The Street' for Bonamassa's recent `Dust Bowl' album, it soon became apparent to Bonamassa that his guitar would provide the perfect foil for Hart's vocals. 'Don't Explain' showcases Beth Hart baring her heart and soul on vocals & Joe Bonamassa playing guitar as only he can, delivering classic songs from a golden bygone era that belonged to divas like Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin and Etta James coupled with more contemporary numbers worthy of inclusion. Backing band is the same Bonamassa successfully assembled for his album 'The Ballad of John Henry' featuring Anton Fig (drums & percussion), Blondie Chaplin (guitar) & Carmine Rojas (bass) with Arlan Scheirbaum joining them on keyboards. DON'T EXPLAIN (2011) is our Album Feature for December 7.

The Doobie Brothers' "World Gone Crazy" from 2010 is our Album Feature for the last Wednesday in November. (The title seemed very appropriate following "Black Friday" so closely.)

Our 12th Birthday is Wednesday November 23. We've chosen an Album for our Feature that was released the same year: J-TULL DOT COM
We play and have played a lot of Jethro Tull music over the past dozen years. Ian Anderson phoned in from London in 2005 and chatted with Russ on the air for 45 minutes! And we also had an in person chat with Ian backstage at The Flynn Theatre after the show a couple of weeks later during which he signed our copy of this terrific album.

Montpelier musician, Dave Keller, has a new recording out called Where I'm Coming From....our Album Feature on November 9.
Dave is one of the finest Blues musicians around. www.davekeller.com

Former Mountain lead guitarist Leslie West has a brand new album for us to listen to on Wednesday October 26. It's called "Unusual Suspects". Slash, Joe Bonamassa and Billy Gibbons also appear on this recording.

The Album Feature for October 19 is "Manassas Pieces" from Stephen Stills featuring Chris Hillman and Joe Walsh, among other fine musicians.
Stephen Stills will be playing in South Burlington at Higher Ground on October 26. www.stephenstills.com

The Album Feature for October 12 is the latest release from Lenny Kravitz: Black and White America. www.lennykravitz.com

The Album Feature for October 5 is "The Playful Heart" from Robin Trower.....circa 2010. www.robintrower.com

The Album Feature for September 28 is John Hiatt's most recent: "Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns"

The Album Feature for September 21 is "A Scarcity of Miracles" from Robert Fripp, Mel Collins and Jakko M Jakszyk....with Tony Levin and Gavin Harrison.
This album is subtitled "A King Crimson Projekct" because several of the participants have a history with the legendary prog rock band and an offshoot from that organization called Twenty First Century Schizoid Band. This is a very recent album, recorded in the first months of 2011.

The Album Feature for September 14 is the brand new one from Kenny Wayne Shepherd: "How I Go" www.kennywayneshepherd.net

The Album Feature for September 7 is "Hemispheres" from Rush. www.rush.com

The Album Feature for August 31 is the latest from Elvis Costello, "NATIONAL RANSOM" (2010) www.elviscostello.com

The Album Feature for August 24 is new this year from Eric Bibb. "ERIC BIBB TROUBADOUR LIVE" with STAFFAN ASTNER. The Album Feature for
August 31 is the latest from Elvis Costello, "NATIONAL RANSOM" (2010) www.elviscostello.com

The Album Feature for August 17 is "Built To Last" from The Grateful Dead circa 1989 www.dead.net

Bruce Cockburn's most recent album, Small Source of Comfort, is our Album Feature for August 10.  www.brucecockburn.com

The Album Feature for August 3 is Rory Gallagher's first solo album (self-titled) after he left the band, Taste. 1971 Someone once asked Jimi Hendrix: "What does it feel like being the World's Greatest Guitarist?" "Ask Rory Gallagher." Jimi replied. www.rorygallagher.com
 
The Album Feature for July 27 is the brand new one from The Smithereens, "2011". www.officialsmithereens.com

The Album Feature for July 20 is "Heartbreaker" from Free (circa 1973) This was their seventh and last album. It made it to the top ten in the UK. The band toured to support the album, but broke up shortly after. Band members included Paul Rogers and Simon Kirk from Bad Company. The band formed in London in 1968.

Our Album Feature for July 13 is from Ron Wood. The Rolling Stone and former member of The Faces and Jeff Beck Group released a solo record last year: " I FEEL LIKE PLAYING" www.ronniewood.com

"LOVE LOST" is our ALBUM FEATURE for July 6th ~ a never before heard vintage record by Arthur Lee (cult genius) & Love (his legendary band) 1971 studio sessions, brilliantly captured. www.lovearthurlee.com

Husband and wife, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi have performed on each other's albums from time to time. Finally, they've released their first recording as the Tedeschi Trucks band, "Revelator" ......our Album Feature for June 29th. Derek Trucks says “there was more energy and heart put into this album than anything else I’ve been a part of.” Susan Tedeschi adds “it has such strengths… Derek and myself know each other so well and inspire each other.” Can you feel it?
www.derekandsusan.net

HOT TUNA'S LATEST, "STEADY AS SHE GOES" IS OUR ALBUM FEATURE FOR JUNE 22nd  www.hottuna.com

The Album Feature for June 15 is the latest from Warren Haynes: MAN IN MOTION

The Album Feature for June 8 is "Mississippi Mile" from John Oates......Yes. He of Hall & Oates fame. Many talented musicians participated in the creation of this recording. One of the vocalists is Bekka Bramlett, daughter of Delaney & Bonnie.

The Album Feature for June 1 is the latest release from Tab Benoit, "Medicine".....featuring a number of other talented musicians, including keyboardist, Ivan Neville. Tab Benoit was the headliner of our 2007 Blues Fest.

The Album Feature for May 25 is The Travelling Wilburys Volume I.....featuring Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Birthday Boy, Bob Dylan, who celebrated his 70th yesterday, May 24th.

The Cars' long-awaited, brand new record "Move Like This" has all the precise swagger, art-rock minimalism and chrome-gleam pop of their classic hits.
All tunes were written by Ric Ocasek. Our WZXP Album Feature for May 18th.

Eric Burdon celebrates his 70th birthday on May 11.....therefore we shall commemorate this occasion by featuring a rare album from 1974 called "Sun Secrets." Eric reworks some early tunes and performs a cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring Of Fire."

In Your Dreams is Stevie Nicks' first CD of new material since the release of her Grammy nominated Trouble in Shangri-La ten years ago. In Your Dreams was written and recorded at Nicks' Los Angeles home and is co-produced by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. Nicks and Stewart co-wrote seven of the album's thirteen songs. "This was one of the most extraordinary experiences I've had making a record. It is the first album that I have had this kind of collaboration since the making of Rumours. Dave created a situation where I could be totally creative and focused on writing songs and making music. I cannot remember ever having this much fun making a record. Writing the songs and recording them in my home studio was the key element in how this music turned out. It made the whole process seem very similar to how we used to work back in the day," she concluded.
"In Your Dreams" is our Album Feature for May 4.  Stevie is currently gearing up to join forces with fellow rocker Rod Stewart for the 16 city Heart & Soul Tour, one of the most anticipated music events of the year. www.nicksfix.com

The Album Feature for April 27 is from the band, Sea Level, an offshoot of The Allman Brothers band. Chuck Leavell, master keyboardist, celebrates birthday number 59 on April 26. Chuck has played with The Allman Brothers, the Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton, to name a few. The album, Sea Level (1977) is no longer in print. www.chuckleavell.com

The Album Feature for April 20 is Let Your Hair Down, the brand new one from The Steve Miller Band. www.stevemillerband.com

"So Beautiful Or So What", the brand new release from Paul Simon is our Album Feature for April 13. Paul Simon is touring in support of this recording. Find out more and watch an interesting interview with samples of the tunes at www.paulsimon.com

Candian band, Rush, is now on tour. They play the Bell Centre in Montreal on April 20. Our Album Feature for April 6 is their 2004 release, Feedback.
They cover tunes by The Yardbirds, Buffalo Springfield, the Who and more. www.rush.com

Moody Blues drummer, Graeme Edge, celebrates his 70th birthday on Wednesday March 30. To Our Childrens Childrens Children (1969) is our Album Feature for that night. www.moodyblues.co.uk

One of our favorite young guitarists, Joe Bonamassa, releases a new album this week. It's called "Dust Bowl" and will be our featured album on March 23.
www.jbonamassa.com

The Album Feature for March 16, 2011....The Eve of St. Patrick's Day....is "Rattle & Hum" by Ireland's biggest Rock Band, U 2. www.u2.com

Athens, Georgia band R.E.M. were one of the most influential bands in the formation of alternative rock and indie, and became one of the biggest rock groups in the world in the early 1990s. Initially inspiring an underground following, their popularity then blossomed into mainstream success, their touring venues changing from cramped bars to expansive sports arenas and festival stages, over a career that has spanned three decades. "Collapse Into Now", their new release, is our Album Feature for March 9

The Album Feature for March 2 is the new, but not yet released, "How to Become Clairvoyant" from Robbie Robertson. Special guests include Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Robert Randolph, and many others. This Album will be available on April 5.

It's a "Bootleg" this week, musicheads. But it's totally approved. Bill Frey of the Vermont band "Deep Freyed" sent us a copy of their not yet released album, "Hot and Spicy". It was recorded in December and features 12 tracks, most original. This is definitely an Album Station ZXP exclusive. Don't miss it! Deep Freyed opened for Savoy Brown last May at a Higher Ground Show. They also are one of the bands, along with Shellhouse and The Nobby Reed Project, who generously donated their time and talent for our Benefit Show in November of 2009. We play more local music than anyone else.

Two of The Kinks celebrate birthdays this month. Guitarist, Dave Davies was born Feb 3, 1947 and drummer, Mick Avory was born on Feb 15, 1944. Our Album Feature for February 16 is their debut album, "Kinks" ~ You Really Got Me. The CD includes also includes a few tunes from their second vinyl release, "Kinks - Size"

Our Album Feature for February 9th is from a powerful Canadian guitarist, soulful singer, and compelling songwriter named Jimmy Bowskill. He has four acclaimed albums under his belt, a rapidly growing international fan base and the repect of peers such as Billy Gibbons, Paul Rodgers and Dickey Betts. He'll be playing more European Festivals this summer including one in Bonn where he'll share the stage with two great guitarists that share his initials "JB" : Jeff Beck and Joe Bonamassa. Jimmy is 20 years old. The album is called "Live".

Graham Nash celebrates birthday number 69 on February 2nd. We'll feature the album, "David Crosby ~ Graham Nash" from 1972.

The Album Feature for January 26 is "Down To Change", the latest release from Vermont's own Eames Brothers Band.

The Album Feature for January 12 is the third release from The Homemade Jamz Blues Band....the amazingly talented Perry youngsters from Tupelo, Mississippi. The boys, Ryan (Guitar and vocals) and Kyle (bass), and Taya, their baby sister, on drums are joined by Dad, Renaud, who plays harp, tambourine and writes all of the tunes. www.hmjamzbluesband.com

Cyndi Lauper's "Memphis Blues" is our Album Feature for January 5.....(re-scheduled from last week). Cyndi is joined by B.B. King, Charlie Musselwhite, Johnny Lang, Allen Toussaint and other guest players. Lady Sings the Blues!!! www.cyndilauper.com

Our Album Feature for the Wednesday before Christmas, December 22, is The Jethro Tull Christmas Album from 2003. If you like Bouree and the Songs From the Wood album, you will love this holiday album, which includes some uplifting traditional Christmas Carols, some new songs, and re-recordings of old Tull pieces on the Christmas topic. I think Ian Anderson says it best in the liner notes: " A Christmas in this modern world should, in my view, accommodate the leisure needs and affections of Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, atheists and agnostics, as well as Fido the family dog and Felix the cat. Throw in a few lost cousins and that dreadful man from next door and you have it! Sip the sloe gin, pull a cracker (so long as she's not the daughter of that dreadful man from next door), kiss and cuddle under the mistletoe, toss Vegan disciplines aside, gobble the turkey (steady on, now) and have a therapeutic respite from the rigours of daily life.
Christmas - an aspirin for the soul or cold-turkey celebration of the birth and life of Christ? It has to be a measured bit of both, doesn't it?
And, if you can cope with it, a Happy New Year." www.j-tull.com

In the early 70s, Mountain was one of the biggest groups around. In 3 yrs they produced 3 successful studio albums + 1 live album, bringing them fame in the USA, UK , Europe & Japan. Fronted by guitar virtuoso, Leslie West & producer/bassist, Felix Pappalardi, the lineup was rounded out by Steve Knight. keyboards & Corky Laing, drums. "Flowers of Evil" (1971) is our Album Feature for Wednesday 12/15. www.mountainrockband.com

Gregg Allman celebrates birthday # 63 on December 8th. Our Album Feature will be "Laid Back" from 1973......his first solo effort. Gregory Lenoir Allman was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 8, 1947. www.GreggAllman.com

Our Album Feature for December 1 is roadsongs from The Derek Trucks Band, released earlier this year. This is a double live album. www.derektrucks.com

We have a really outstanding Album Feature to present to you on November 24th at 8: Bruce Springsteen's new release.....The Promise. It's a "double disc affair" and has a subtitle: The Lost Sessions: Darkness on the Edge of Town. There are a total of 21 tunes, including "Because the Night" and "Fire". Dave Lindley guests on this one. www.brucespringsteen.net