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Grammy winning keyboardist, Producer, Musical Director, and world-renowned performer Gregg Karukas exclusively partners up with PLEDGEMUSIC.COM in releasing his highly anticipated CD from his label Nightowl Records, titled “Soul Secrets”.

“Soul Secrets” features the talented Rick Braun, Euge Groove, Ricardo Silveira, Eric Valentine, Nate Phillips, Michael O’Neill, James Harrah, Adam Hawley, vocalists Shelby Flint and Ron Boustead; violinist Charlie Bisharat, Luis Conte and Vincent Ingala! Flavored with lots of grand piano, and also quite a bit of some classic keyboards Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Hammond B3 and Minimoog.

Check out the video for “Soul Secrets” and you can be the first to hear his new music and pre-order the CD, signed by Gregg himself! Pledgers will all be able to go behind the scenes where he reveals some of the “SECRETS” behind his process, and also have access to many exclusive pre-orders and premiums like getting your name in the credits as a “Patron of the Arts”. In addition:

“You can hang at a session in the studio with me. We’ll have an intimate Wine & CD listening gathering, or, I’ve saved one of the best for last; a personal invitation for you and a guest to attend our annual Karukas Family Holiday Party, where many of your favorite LA based musicians join us to celebrate the Holidays with lots of jamming.” – Gregg Karukas

Only 18 Fridays ’til Christmas time and only 45 days to pre-order and get on the VIP list or to share “Soul Secrets” as a gift! Now, if you’ll please excuse us while we find our outfits for the Holiday Party! Would the party theme be My Favorite Season or Girl in the Red Dress?

Pre-order “Soul Secrets” Here

A Train welcomes New Earth Records to our family of digitally distributed labels. New Earth Records is an independent record label that, for more than two decades, has brought visionary music to enhance well-being to audiences worldwide. Committed to spiritual enrichment, a healthy lifestyle, and an eco-conscious future, New Earth Records features a number of albums designed specifically to accompany relaxation, meditation, yoga, and the healing arts. New Earth Records is pleased to offer a wide array of chill-out, trance, electronic and world music to accompany our listeners in the dance through life.

New Earth’s best sellers are:

1. Koyasan by Deuter
2. Reiki Hands of Light by Deuter
3. East of the Full Moon by Deuter
4. Yoga Harmony by Terry Oldfield
5. Reiki Healing Waves by Parijat

Releases in 2014 are:

• Crystal Chakra Healing by Waduda, Prasanna & The Mystery
• Tibet Shakti by Al Gromer Khan
• Sweet Awakenings by Terry Oldfield

With the signing of his El Diablitos project to Tommy Guerrero and Al Evers’ Too Good Records, Tony rejoins his brother, reminiscent of the classic Free Beer days. Led by the two brothers, Free Beer gigged with DOA, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Bad Religion, the Dickies, and other three-chord heavyweights, releasing some songs on compilation records between 1981 and 1983. El Diablitos will be first released in Japan through a collaboration with Rush Productions and Space Shower.

A Train represents the publishing of Richard Elliot (#1), Rick Braun (#2), Jessy J (#11), Down to the Bone (#32), Chris Standring (#35) and we have a track or two on Dave Koz & Friends (#14). A Train’s digital aggregation has Scott Wilkie (# 29), Chris Standring (#35) and Regan Whiteside (#44) on the same chart!

Tommy Guerrero’s New Album release – No Mans Land

Tommy Guerrero, legendary street skater from the Bones Brigade, continues to gain momentum as he rolls down the road to success from the streets of San Francisco to overseas and back! Tommy just wrapped up his 2014 tour in Europe as well as an interview with Bandcamp Weekly – all to promote his new album release No Mans Land which drops today!

No Mans Land now available on Bandcamp and iTunes

 Although titled No Mans Land to fit the “deserted, lonely, forlorn sort of feel to [the songs]…” – it’s clear to see that the streets of San Francisco are still claimed by the traces of Tommy’s legacy. The album release will be celebrated in SF’s Brick and Mortar on July 24th with brother Tony’s band El Diablitos opening the show.

Much as with his success with skateboard companies and music – he remains true to his history which pervades every element of his current projects. When Thrasher Magazine asked “What are you more happy doing: Slappin’ da bass or shreddin’ the guitar?” Tommy Guerrero replies-

“Ha! Slappin’ the curbs, fool!”

For more classic videos and musical performances, visit http://www.vice.com/read/tommy-guerrero—unsung-hero-of-krooked-skateboards

It’s time to bring out the turntables because Scott Amendola – the jazz, blues, groove, rock drummer and composer of the orchestral piece “Fade to Orange” played by the Oakland East Bay Symphony – is literally remixing things up!

Scott, Nels Cline (lead guitarist from Wilco, The Nels Cline Singers), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, John Zorn, The Nels Cline Singers), AND the Magik*Magik orchestra will be recording “Fade To Orange” which you can pre-order (CD/download/vinyl) but only until July 29, 2014! Pre-order here.

Not only will the orchestra driven album be a hit in itself, but with the help of the amazing Yuka Honda of Cibo Matto, Mocean Worker and Beautiful Bells, we’ll get to experience the piece in an entirely different form as a remix! To get a better idea of the inspiration, love, and FUN behind the music of “Fade to Orange”, take a look at their project video!

You’ll also notice he sends a shout out to all the friends, supporters, and pledgers who are making this unique project come to life, and the best part is that it’s not too late to part-take in the magic:

“Thanks in advance for being a part of this.

Peace & Love,

Scott”

You can perfect your scratching skills and prep your fades to the right levels as you await your pre-ordered download, CD, or vinyl album of Scott Amendola’s “Fade To Orange”!

Click to Pre-Order “Fade To Orange”

Once again A Train is delighted to honor Canyon Records and their artists nominated for the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards! And the Canyon Records nominees are…

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 THE ABORIGINAL PEOPLES CHOICE MUSIC AWARDS

SEPTEMBER 11 & 12, 2014 – WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA

BEST PEYOTE ALBUM

Kevin Yazzie – Charity

This is the final installment in Yazzie’s landmark series of recordings that pay homage to the pillars of the Native American Church; Faith, Hope, Love and Charity.

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BEST FLUTE ALBUM

Tony Duncan – Native Son

Native Son is Tony Duncan’s finest collection of original and traditional songs for solo Native American flute. Of Apache and Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara heritage.

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BEST HAND DRUM ALBUM

Nitanis “Kit” Largo – Serenity

On her debut solo recording, she weaves her reflections on Native womanhood with elegant vocals.

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Fawn and Dallas – Blessings

Acclaimed singers Fawn (Cree/Salish) and Dallas (Cree) present a collection of songs that are meant to soothe the lonely, honor the earth and celebrate the joy of being alive.

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Northern Cree – Ewipihcihk

At the heart of the Northern Cree Drum is a commitment to sing for the people and to their Cree culture. This recording pays tribute to the Round Dance, the social gathering that is at the heart of wintertime in Cree country

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Cree Confederation – Piciciwin

Cree Confederation bring the lively energy and good vibes of the Round Dance hall direct to the listener. Championship singers in their own right, Cree Confederation have been nurtured by Round Dance’s legendary singers.

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BEST POW-WOW CONTEMPORARY ALBUM

Bear Creek – Kaagige – “Forever”

Upholding their Ojibwe traditions and their reputation as a championship drum group, Grammy®-nominated Bear Creek sing for their ancestors, the people of the present and the future generations.

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Northern Cree – Loyalty to the Drum

Recorded live at the annual Rocky Boy Pow-Wow, 6-time Grammy®-nominee Northern Cree pays tribute to the spirit of their drum with unmatched singing and mighty drumming.

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Notable A Train jazz writers Gregg Karukas, Peter White, and Richard Elliot have returned from an amazing tour in Mallorca, Spain.  Here’s a little photo capturing the tremendous fun they had abroad!