I liked UK songwriter, performer, Jon Kenzie on first listen to Sing A Little Higher from the October 2013 released long-player by the same name. Then I listened to Coming Around, the second track from the LP, and was completely blown away. Kenzie performs folk, pop, soul, blues, in what would have to be called a mixer; Sometimes the songs are purely one style and sometimes they combine multiple styles together. It provides for a great sound, and the mostly acoustic instruments…
Read MoreAlmost a year ago, Paper Aeroplanes made it’s debut appearance on A Little More Vodka with Multiple Love, and then went on to make the Best Of Vodka listing for 2012. It was no mistake. Here, Sarah Howells’ chirrupy pipes lend themselves again to a beautiful pop number Little Letters, from the May 2013 long-player by the same name. Little Letters also includes the earlier Multiple Love and eleven other great tracks, and is available from i-Tunes or Amazon. Paper Aeroplanes would not be…
Read MoreWe Were Evergreen is what I would describe as an alternative pop band. They use a disparate number of unique instruments to create a fluffy, accessible, pleasing sound and do it all with tongues firmly in cheek and a smile on their faces. Formed in France in 2008, the band now resides and works out of the UK. They have received air play from more progressive radio stations, including Serious XM’s The Loft. Leeway (February 2013) is currently available as a single from i-tunes. You…
Read MoreRepeat visitor to A Little More Vodka, Courtney Barnett, released the video for her latest single Avant Gardner on October 1, and while it really doesn’t follow the lyric for the song at all, it follows the true CB spirit of fun. Avant Gardner, like all of Courtney’s best tracks, is an amalgam of blues, pop, grunge, and CB’s earthy Alto. It never disappoints! Avant Gardner can be purchased in two ways: as part of her second EP, How To Carve A Carrot…
Read MoreJonny Rodgers latest EP, Everything All At Once, is full of self-induced loops and instruments, as well as orchestral accompaniment in various forms. The sum total experience is one of an extended positive dream. Watching the rehearsal video for Everything Is Yours (one of 7 tracks on the EP), shows you the depth of talent of Rodgers and also his diversity. You can find more information on Jonny Rodgers by visiting his web site, and check out his bio for additional morsels…
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