PDXReviews: PDXReviews, The Artist Spotlight, 2010 Year in Rev...

PDXReviews: PDXReviews, The Artist Spotlight, 2010 Year in Rev...: "Has it been a year all ready? It's hard for me to believe that PDXReviews is now a year old. What started out as a simple online rev..."

PDXReviews, The Artist Spotlight, 2010 Year in Review

Has it been a year all ready? It's hard for me to believe that PDXReviews is now a year old. What started out as a simple online review for the "Believe" CD has now blossomed into a forum for music from all areas of the globe. I truly am grateful that I have had the opportunity to listen and reflect upon some of the greatest musical talent available today. More surprising however, was the impact of the Artist Spotlight. At the onset, there was only one criteria for an Artist to be placed in the Spotlight - They had to have a great song. And, that song had to be available for everyone to listen. I am proud to write that this criteria has not changed. Song titles started to be sent in immediately, and, the Artist Spotlight quickly became the most popular part of PDXReviews. So, in order to honor these incredible musicians, below are listed all 51 Artists who made an appearance in the Artist Spotlight in 2010. Within each Artist's listing, you will find the original song that placed these Artists in the Spotlight. You will also find an additional song from each Artist that you may want to check out. Links are also provided so that you can directly access each Artist's music. Following this list of great Artists, you will also find the PDXReviews Surprise of the Year for 2010. So, don't hesitate to give each of these Artists a moment of your time. You won't regret it. Thanks again. -Phil Adams, PDXReviews

Ainslie Henderson Edinburgh United Kingdom Spotlight Song: Go Back to Sleep New Song: I need reminded MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/ainsliehenderson

Rosanna Vastola Lavello/Salerno, Potenza Italy Spotlight Song: La voce del mare New Song: Oblivion (inst) MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/rosannavastola

Brandon Carmody SAVAGELAND Portland, Oregon Spotlight Song: The Final Farewell New Song: Lonely Dream MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/brandoncarmody

KERosene BATON ROUGE, LA Spotlight Song: Shots in the Darkk New Song: Enough Talking MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/kerosene28

TSI New York, NY Spotlight Song: I'll Be Here Standing New Song: Victory or Death MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/tsiband

Mandi Perkins / of Verona Toronto, Canada Spotlight Song: Acid Rain New Song: Why Pretend MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/ofverona

Vira Avenue Visalia, CA Spotlight Song: You Rescue Me New Song: Surround Me MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/viraavenue

Keegan Smith and the Fam Portland, Oregon Spotlight Song: Just Fine New Song: Smile MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/keegansmith

The lillies Hesperia, CA Spotlight Song: The Girl Who Could Sing New Song: See you in the Dark MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/thelilliesmusic

N.Y.C.A. New York, California Spotlight Song: Far Away New Song: MySpace LInk: No Longer Available

Brighter than a Thousand Suns New Milford, CT Spotlight Song: Walls made of Glass New Song: The Inheritance MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/brighterthan1000suns

Dan David Toronto, Canada Spotlight Song:The first ones here (Inst) New Song: Irish Washer Woman MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/dandavidmusic

Alyssa Bonagura Liverpool, ENG / Franklin TN Spotlight Song: The devil don't care New Song: Myself with someone else MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/alyssabonaguramusic

Daniel Craig / Dimestore Mystery Seattle, WA Spotlight Song: Crescent Moon New Song: Hands and Numbers MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/danielcraigmusic

Mindy Smith Nashville, TN Spotlight Song: Out Loud New Song: One Moment More MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/mindysmith

Magazine Gap London, UK Spotlight Song: Our Last Stand New Song: Slipstream MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/magazinegap

JJI Exile Brothers  Tibet Spotlight Song: If New Song: We are in exile MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/jjiexilebrothers

Jet Black Stare Vancouver BC, CAN Spotlight Song: I'm Breathing New Song: With You MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/jetblackstareband

Federico Felix Buenos Aires, Argentina Spotlight Song: Remanso MTorroba New Song: Cancion Litoralena MySpace Link: http://www.myspace.com/fedefelix

Emily Rodgers Pittsburgh, PA Spotlight Song: Hurricane New Song: Going Away MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/emilyrodgers

Toshikazu Maruno Japan Spotlight Song: Vivere New Song: Good Luck MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/toshikazumarun

The Shook Twins Portland, OR Spotlight Song: Growing Things New Song: Wicked Little Witness MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/shooktwins

Jonas Tamas Budapest, Hungary Spotlight Song: Eternal Passage New Song: Escape from the Soulful Eyes MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/jonastamas

Katie Davis Seattle, WA Spotlight Song: Tell Everyone New Song: Los Angeles MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/katiedavis

MADELYN Ft. Lauderdale, FL Spotlight Song: Mind Over Me New Song: If I'm Ever There MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/madelyn

Dorian Gray Germany Spotlight Song: Vodoo Queen New Song: Edge of the World MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/doriangrayhardrock

John Craigie San Francisco, CA Spotlight Song: Resurrection Bay New Song: Mama Nashville MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/johncraigie

Katelyn Dawn Toronto, Canada Spotlight Song: There you go again New Song: Best of Me MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/katelyndawn

The Music Dept Los Angeles, CA Spotlight Song: Already Fell New Song: Sticks and Stones MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/wearethemusicdept

Striking Back Seattle, WA Spotlight Song: Dark Day Afternoon New Song: Restless MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/strikingbackmusic

Josh Greene Albany, OR Spotlight Song: Where we gonna go New Song: Where I've Been MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/joshgreenemusic

Jean-Phileppe ICHARD Paris, France Spotlight Song: Solace New Song: Une Nuit D'ete MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/jeanphilippeichard

Jamie Lynn Noon San Francisco, CA Spotlight Song: Angels spoke New Song: Over Again MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/jamielynnnoon

Listen Like Thieves Nashville, TN Spotlight Song: So Far New Song: Now for Now MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/listenlikethieves

Soletta Philadelphia, PA Spotlight Song: Hold On New Song: Where You Belong MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/soletta

Erin Muñoz Dallas, TX Spotlight Song: Run New Song: I Surrender MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/erinmunoz

Fever La Femme Portland, OR Spotlight Song: Big Bang New Song: Purple MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/thestrawberryblonde

LiLi Roquelin New York, NY Spotlight Song: Give you my Love New Song: Come And Hear My Story MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/liliroquelin

Astrovan Seattle, WA Spotlight Song: Too Proud New Song: Get Down MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/astrovanner

Odoghan Cordoba, Argentina Spotlight Song: Sail to the Moon New Song: Close to Fall MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/odoghanmusic

Matthew Bliss Detroit, MI Spotlight Song: Who You Ask New Song: Away from Home MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/matthewbliss

Sarah Class United Kingdom Spotlight Song: Darkness In My Heart New Song: A New Day MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/sarahclassmusic

The Cold Ground Portland, OR Spotlight Song: Headed East New Song: Storybook Escape MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/thecoldground

microClocks Bochum, Germany Spotlight Song: Stars From Diffuse Matter New Song: No Way MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/microclocks

Yascha Portland, OR Spotlight Song: Short Sweet Crazy Ride New Song: Time Was Incomplete MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/yascha

Rains Fort Wayne, Indiana Spotlight Song: Liar New Song: Tearing Us Apart MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/rainsband

Terry Holder Olympia, WA Spotlight Song: Cross Your Mind New Song: Turn The Car Back Around MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/terryholder

Jericho Bay Glascow, Scotland Spotlight Song: Midnight Call New Song: Fabricated Life MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/jerichobay

American Classic Kearny, New Jersey Spotlight Song: Mistakes New Song: Age of Reason MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/weareamericanclassic

Tuesdays Project Portland, OR Spotlight Song: Sara New Song: Don't Let Me Go MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/tuesdaysproject

Talesha Hogan Tampa, Florida Spotlight Song: Stay New Song: Broken Life MySpace LInk: http://www.myspace.com/taleshahoganmusic

PDXReviews 2010 Surprise of the Year

There was a lot of change in the Portland music scene this year. But, the most shocking surprise of all was the re-emergence of The Half Fat Band. These guys have been around the PDX music scene for a couple of decades. With gigs at M&M's, Grandma's, Thatchers, Wynn's, The Twilight Room, Pub 212, Top of the Hill, and the Portland Yacht Club, the Half Fat Band has really made the rounds. The Half Fat Band reintroduced itself to the PDX community when they were "auctioned off" to perform a gig in support of The Doernbecher Children's Hospital. At PDXReviews, charity counts. The Half Fat Band features Bill Baker on guitar, Jim Gionotti on guitar, Bob Lee on keys, Curt David on bass-guitar, and Tim Towsley on the drums. If you recognize the names, then you also recognize that The Half Fat Band is still putting out the same unique style of Rock and Roll that has made them a mainstay in the PDX area. The Half Fat Band is available for gigs and other events. Drop by and check out their new website at: http://halffatband.com

Thanks for checking out the PDXReviews Artist Spotlight, 2010 Year in Review. If you have any questions or comments, send them my way. Thanks.