Dayna Kurtz's New One Out June 4

Dayna Kurtz's Secret Canon, Vol. II Coming June 4 Dates For South by Southwest Set Northport N.Y. - M.C. Records is thrilled to announce that Dayna Kurtz's Secret Canon, Vol. II will be released on June 4. Dayna will be touring to support the new recording and she'll have a slew of dates at this year's SXSW Music Festival Secret Canon, Vol. II will be a collection of uncovered blues and R&B gems from the 1940's-1960's. Dayna has been researching music for this project for months to come up with just the right material. In addition, Secret Canon, Vol. II will also contain a few of Dayna's smoky and seductive originals. The sessions for the recording took place in New York as well as Danya's new home in New Orleans. Click the photo to check out the Dayna's take on Johnny Adams' hit ballad, "Reconsider Me." You'll find it on Secret Canon, Vol. II Over the past decade, the Brooklyn-based vocalist/writer/musician/producer has been bestowed with many awards and praises. Dayna Kurtz was named Female Songwriter of the Year by the National Academy of Songwriters.  Norah Jones and Bonnie Raitt have raved about her in interviews, and she's performed on such high-profile radio shows as World Cafe, Mountain Stage and NPR's Morning Edition.  She's toured with and/or opened for the likes of Elvis Costello, Richard Thompson, Rufus Wainwright, B.B. King, Dr. John, Richie Havens, Keren Ann, Joe Henry, Olu Dara, Chris Whitley, Richard Buckner, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the Blind Boys of Alabama. For more information including bio, photos and interviews, please get in touch. For Bookings in Europe contact: daniel@beautifulmondays.com All other territories contact: mc@mc-records.com or booking@daynakurtz.com Dayna on Tour Thursday March 7 - New Orleans LA - Chickie Wah Wah   Thursday March 14 - Austin TX G&S (NotSxsw/3rd Coast Music presents) - 6pm Friday March 15 - Austin TX - Amelia's - 5pm Friday March 15 - Austin TX - G&S  (NotSxsw/3rd Coast Music presents) - 11pm  Saturday March 16 - Austin TX - Amelia's - noon Monday March 18 - New Orleans LA - Chickie Wah Wah Saturday March 23 - Lafayette LA - Details TBA Saturday March 30 - Columbia SC - UU Church Kurtz's voice is a potent thing. The Times Picayune That Kurtz can quietly hold her own against legends is testimony to her natural and interpretive vocal gifts. Pasadena Weekly Kurtz tilts her head back at an angle and spins melodic, earthbound poetry that sets loose demons only to dismiss them into the ether. Judith Lewis  LA Weekly Rich as the darkest Godiva chocolate, the voice gets into your bones until you can barely sleep at night and can’t get through the day without it….Kurtz sounds at times like her musical DNA contains traces of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits, not to mention the world’s great cabaret singers.– Paste Dayna Kurtz’s diverse vocals feel both old and new, recalling Nina Simone of yesteryear…hypnotically haunting – New York Post Dayna Kurtz’s voice is a deep-hued garnet of lifeblood and beauty… – The Washington Post

Sister Gets Her Due

Sister Rosetta Tharpe Is Honored As An American Music Master M.C. Records' Rosetta Tribute Marks 10th Anniversary Contact: Catherine Mannarino                                         Phone: 631-754-8725                                               E-Mail: catherine@mc-records.com                                      web: www.mc-records.com Northport N.Y. - M.C. Records is proud to announce that Sister Rosetta Tharpe will be the subject of a PBS American Masters episode. "The Godmother of Rock n Roll" will premiere on Friday, February 22 at 9pm on PBS. M.C. Records released the first musical tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe in 2003, Shout Sister Shout, A Tribute To Sister Rosetta Tharpe. More information on the fantastic PBS program including the trailer can be found here: In 2002 M.C. Records president Mark Carpentieri was so moved by Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her music that he spent close to two years putting together the 2003 release, Shout Sister Shout, A Tribute To Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Artists on the recording included Joan Osborne, Janis Ian, The Holmes Brothers, Maria Muldaur, Bonnie Raitt, Odetta, Phoebe Snow, Michelle Shocked, Toshi Reagon, Marcia Ball and Sister's longtime musical partner Marie Knight. Liner notes were written by Tharpe's biographer Gayle Wald. Mark Carpentieri reflected on the release and Sister: When we started hardly any of her music was available on CD and I felt it was such a travesty. Maria Muldaur came on board first and eventually we got so many great artists that wanted to contribute. We embedded a video on the CD because this was before YouTube and I really wanted people to see Rosetta. I knew if they saw her they would never forget her. Not only did we start to get awareness for Sister and her music but I personally got to manage and record Rosetta's musical partner Marie Knight. The whole experience was so satisfying on so many levels. You can check out music clips, reviews and more information on the recording by clicking the cover. The video that is embedded on the CD is Sister Rosetta Tharpe's version of "Down By the Riverside." The clip has been watched over 800,000 times!  Check it out: If you would like to read more about the magnificent Sister Rosetta Tharpe then we suggest to check out her biography.  Shout, Sister, Shout! is written by Gayle Wald and is an outstanding account of this 20th century musical pioneer. http://www.amazon.com/Shout-Sister-Rock-Roll-Trailblazer/dp/0807009849/sr=8-4/qid=1166052896/ref=sr_1_4/002-2160982-6224859?ie=UTF8&s=books

Dayna Kurtz Signs With M.C.

Dayna Kurtz Inks Deal With M.C. Records Secret Canon, Vol. 2 To Be Released This Spring Northport N.Y. - M.C. Records is thrilled to announce the signing of eclectic artist, Dayna Kurtz. Her recording Secret Canon, Vol. 2 is set for a Spring release. Mark Carpentieri, President of M.C. Records said of the signing, I've been a fan of Dayna's close to a decade now, the music she makes is the reason I wanted to start a record label. Secret Canon, Vol. 2 will be a collection of uncovered blues and R&B gems from the 1940's-1960's. Dayna has been researching music for this project for months to come up with just the right material. In addition, Secret Canon, Vol. 2 will also contain a few of Dayna's smoky and seductive originals. The sessions for the recording are taking place at her home base in New York as well as one of Danya's favorite cities, New Orleans. Look for Dayna to be touring the U.S. to support this wonderful collection of songs. Over the past decade, the Brooklyn-based vocalist/writer/musician/producer has been bestowed with many awards and praises. Dayna Kurtz was named Female Songwriter of the Year by the National Academy of Songwriters.  Norah Jones and Bonnie Raitt have raved about her in interviews, and she's performed on such high-profile radio shows as World Cafe, Mountain Stage and NPR's Morning Edition.  She's toured with and/or opened for the likes of Elvis Costello, Richard Thompson, Rufus Wainwright, B.B. King, Dr. John, Richie Havens, Keren Ann, Joe Henry, Olu Dara, Chris Whitley, Richard Buckner, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the Blind Boys of Alabama. For more information including bio, photos and interviews, please get in touch. Check out Dayna performing her composition "Not The Only Fool In Town" from Secret Canon Vol. 1 on WFUV. Kurtz tilts her head back at an angle and spins melodic, earthbound poetry that sets loose demons only to dismiss them into the ether. Judith Lewis  LA Weekly Rich as the darkest Godiva chocolate, the voice gets into your bones until you can barely sleep at night and can’t get through the day without it….Kurtz sounds at times like her musical DNA contains traces of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits, not to mention the world’s great cabaret singers.– Paste Dayna Kurtz’s diverse vocals feel both old and new, recalling Nina Simone of yesteryear…hypnotically haunting – New York Post Dayna Kurtz’s voice is a deep-hued garnet of lifeblood and beauty… – The Washington Post For Bookings in Europe contact: daniel@beautifulmondays.com All other territories contact: booking@daynakurtz.com or mc@mc-records.com Dayna's European Tour Wed Feb 13 - Austerlitz NL - Beauforthuis  Thu Feb 14 - Haarlem NL - Patronaat Fri Feb 15 - Breda NL  - Mezz Sat Feb 16 - Ottersum NL - Roepaen Sun Feb 17 - Eindhoven NL - Effenar Tue Feb 19 - Hamburg DE - private house concert Wed Feb 20 - Hamburg DE (Norderstedt) - Music Star  Fri Feb 22 - Tenerife, ES - Teatro Leal Sun Feb 24  - Barcelona ES - City Hall

Kim Wilson Part of Blues Blow Out!

Kim Wilson Part Of All-Star Blues Harmonica Blow Out! Rick Holmstrom & Debbie Davies Start 2013 On The Road Happy New Year! Contact: Mark Carpentieri                                          Phone: 631-754-8725                                               E-Mail: mc@mc-records.com                                      web: www.mc-records.com Northport N.Y. - Happy New Year to everyone! 2013 is starting off full of blues and roots music. M.C. Records is looking to forward to a great year and we'll be announcing some new signings very soon. Mark Hummel has been putting together his Blues Harmonica Blow Outs for years. It looks like he has outdone himself with these upcoming shows in California. Blues master Kim Wilson will be on these amazing shows and depending on which concert you go to you might also see Lazy Lester, Little Charlie Baty, Rick Estrin, Ron Thompson, & Joe Louis Walker!  The Tour starts on January 3. Check out the dates for more or go to, http://www.markhummel.com/calendar.html  Thu     01 - 03     Moe's Alley - Santa Cruz, CA w/Kim Wilson, Lazy Lester, Joe Louis Walker, Little Charlie Baty, Rick Estrin, Ron Thompson, & Aki Kumar!    Fri  01 - 04 &  Sun  01 - 06     Yoshi's - Oakland, CA w/Kim Wilson, Lazy Lester, Little Charlie Baty, Rick Estrin, Ron Thompson & Joe Louis Walker!    Mon     01 - 07     Sierra Nevada - Chico, CA w/Kim Wilson, Lazy Lester, Little Charlie Baty, Rick Estrin, Ron Thompson, & Joe Louis Walker!    Tue     01 - 08     Cascade Theatre -  Redding, CA w/Kim Wilson, Lazy Lester, Little Charlie Baty, Rick Estrin, Ron Thompson, & Joe Louis Walker!   Wed     01 - 09     Van Duzer Theatre Humboldt State  - Arcata, CA w/Kim Wilson,  y Thu     01 - 10     State Theatre - Modesto, CA w/Kim Wilson, Lazy Lester, Little Charlie Baty, Rick Estrin, Ron Thompson & Joe Louis Walker!    Fri     01 - 11     Three Stages at Folsom -  Folsom, CA w/Kim Wilson, Kenny Neal, Lazy Lester, Little Charlie Baty, Rick Estrin, Ron Thompson, & Joe Louis Walker! Sat     01 - 12     Napa Valley Opera House - Napa, CA w/Kim Wilson, Kenny Neal, Lazy Lester, Little Charlie Baty, Rick Estrin, Ron Thompson, & Joe Louis Walker! Rick Holmstrom's 2012 was pretty amazing! We released his first recording in 5 years and the stellar reviews are still pouring in. He toured with Mavis Staples and Bonnie Raitt and recorded a Austin City Limits performance. Rick's New Year starts with a solo date in L.A. 01/06/13 - Los Angeles, CA Liquid Kitty (RHB) 01/13/13 - Carlsbad, CA New Village Arts Theatre (RHB w/ Nathan James & Rhythm Scratchers) 01/19/13 - St. Petersburg, FL Mahaffey Theater (Mavis) 01/20/13 to 01/27/13 - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise (Mavis & RHB) 02/07/13 - Wilmington, NC University of North Carolina (Mavis) 02/14/13 - New York, NY Lincoln Center (Mavis) 02/15/13 - New Bedford, MA Zeiterion Theatre (Mavis & Ruthie Foster) 02/16/13 - Old Saybrook, CT Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (Mavis) 02/21/13 - Iowa City, IA Englert Theater (Mavis) 02/22/13 - Lincoln, NE Bourbon Theatre (Mavis & Pieta Brown) 02/23/13 - Salina, KS Stiefel Theatre (Mavis)       Ms. Debbie Davies had a wonderful 2012. Her recording After The Fall spent months on both The Living Blues Radio Chart and The Roots Music Chart! Also plenty of great reviews and touring. We're so proud to have her on M.C. Records! Her first gig in 2013 is in New York City on January 15. 1/15/2013 -  NEW YORK CITY     NY     B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL 1/20/2013 - 1/27/2013     FORT LAUDERDALE     FL      THE LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE 2/1/2013 - MIDDLETOWN     NY     BRIANS BACKYARD BBQ 2/9/2013 - HARTFORD     CT     BLACK-EYED SALLYS

2012 A Good Year For M.C. Records

2012 A Good Year For M.C. Records   Rick Holmstrom & Debbie Davies' Releases Gettin' The Love From Radio & Reviewers     Contact: Mark Carpentieri                                          Phone: 631-754-8725                                               E-Mail: mc@mc-records.com                                      web: www.mc-records.com     Northport N.Y - M.C. Records wants to take a pause for the cause and thank everyone at radio, media and the fans for making this a great 2012! Also, we hope to have an announcement of a new signing over the next few weeks.   After The Fall by Debbie Davies released in July and Rick Holmstrom's Cruel Sunrise in August have received some of best radio play and reviews in our 21 year old history. Both releases have spent multiple months on the Roots Music Report. In fact they are both still on the top 15! You can see for yourself.     That's not the only radio chart that's been feeling the love for both releases. Both releases have been on The Living Blues Radio Chart. Debbie Davies spent a total of three months and Rick landed on chart for the month of October. The complete chart can be viewed here, http://www.livingblues.com/index.php/inside-living-blues/radio-charts.html   Click on the covers to check out the music!     Since the release of After The Fall on July 17 Debbie Davies has toured the U.K., the Midwest and the West coast. The 10 time Blues Music Award nominee has received fantastic reviews and has been interviewed on XM/Sirius B.B. Kings Bluesville and The Guitar Show with Andy Ellis and Music On The Couch.   Check out these great reviews!   her fiery fretwork and emotive vocals reflect a commitment to the material that helps her transcend the standard MO.  Blurt   "After the Fall" (M.C. Records) is an 11-track LP of slashing hooks and cathartic riffs that echo the hardships Davies endured and her efforts to overcome them. The Connecticut Post   Prepare to be moved, and also to have a good time Blues Revue Searing, pulsating riffs and house-rockin' performances with clever lyrics and gut-check emotion are featured on "After the Fall," The Toledo Blade   This might be one of the best blues releases this year. Blues Blast Magazine   The Debbie Davies Band is booked by Piedmont Talent. www.piedmonttalent.com   Cruel Sunrise is Rick Holmstrom's first solo recording in five years and features Mavis Staples on two tracks.  Rick and his band have been recording and touring with Mavis Staples for the last five years. He received a Grammy in 2010 for his work on Mavis'  "You Are Not Alone," produced by Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco). Rick has been interviewed on The Guitar Show with Andy Ellis and Music On The Couch.   Check out these great reviews!   The fetching tones of Holmstrom's vocals combine with the warm atmospherics of the rhythm section lure us into emotionally involving original tunes that have his guitar cutting as sharply as the thorns of a honey locust tree. Downbeat   Coming up with an original instrumental group voice is as hard as finding one’s own guitar style, but Holmstrom (and band) succeed in both respects  Vintage Guitar   Songs  like “It’s Time I Lose,” “I’m Not Afraid” and “By My Side” showcase Holmstrom’s development as a songwriter and the band’s soulful finesse, while Staples adds fire to “Owe You Everything” and the killer gospel-blues groove “Lord Please.” Pasadena Weekly   Rick Holmstrom is just too talented and restrained to release anything less than professionally crafted. All Music Guide   Each track is blissfully inventive. Holmstrom creates a blues that is effortless to vibe to. Where Y'At   The Rick Holmstrom Band is booked by M.C. Records, info@mc-records.com - 631-754-8725