Birdie Bourdeaux..

The soulful, smooth sound of this Nashville native captivates anyone who listens. Her voice draws you into a smoke-filled 1920's New York jazz club; her lyrics range from wedding wishes to cheating lovers; her songs take you anywhere from a serene back wooded river picnic to a large stage production..
Whether it's the simple strings of White Wedding or the complex brass band behind Hold On, Birdie seems to take the listener to a place of calm, peaceful balance.. Birdie does for the soul what yoga does for the body and mind..

Birdie defies the common pop culture expectations to create her own brand of music that flows from a love of gothic literature, the raw streets of New York City and nature's powerful mysticism.. Even if you say jazz isn't your thing, you'll find yourself questioning labels when you hear Birdie's music!

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My pick: Trousers ****

Michael Bernard Fitzgerald

Whether he's performing solo with nothing more than a mic and guitar or accompanied by a forty piece band (I've seen him pull off both), Michael Bernard Fitzgerald commands attention.
The first time I saw this guy perform, I had never heard of him, but quickly became one of his biggest advocates! with a brilliant mix of backing vocals, background dancers, a brass band, drum ensemble and string choir.. He blew my expectations and my mind!

With his unique vocals, lyrics and all around sound, it's difficult to turn your ear from this Canadian born and raised star in the making.
Michael's approach to music is bare naked, stripped down genius.. He is proficient at wearing his heart on his sleeve and bringing all who listen along for the ride.
His passion for music is hard to match and impossible to fabricate!

check out his website:****
My pick: Movie Life

Doom & Gloom

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Doom and Gloom is the perfect match, not only in music, but in life as well.
This married duo are veterans to the indie music scene.. Prior to merging their talents on this project, they were two of the six faces of the indie-pop-rock band, Castledoor! After making their mark in the SouthWest, Nate and Liska Cole are making the move to New York City, where they are sure to be welcomed with open arms.

The lyrical genius that is Nate Cole, along with the melodic sweetness of Liska Cole, the two are bound for greatness! Their songs look beyond the norm and cover everything from love to loss and the ups and downs of life..

Though they are just starting out, I give this band an enthusiastic two thumbs up!
Check out their site and see for yourself! *****
my pick: Bloody Converse