Green River Ordinance (GRO) is a band out of Fort Worth, Texas and made up of Josh Jenkins (vocals, acoustic guitar, piano), Jamey Ice (lead guitar), Joshua Wilkerson (electric guitar, background vocals), Geoff Ice (bass, background vocals) and Denton Hunker (drums).
Career highlights include a debut album reaching number 10 on the Billboard Heatseakers Chart as well as two top 40 singles. In addition the band has played with talented musicians including Train, Counting Crows, Bon Jovi, and Gavin DeGraw to name a few.
In February 2012, GRO has released a new album "Under Fire" which spans Indie Rock, Alt-Country, and Pop genres. This album contains 15 catchy songs. It's a real good pop/rock album you need to have in your playlist. You can buy it on GRO's store or on itunes.
While the band is out on a headlining tour across the U.S. they've decided to offer a free download from "Under Fire" which can be found at the Soundcloud link below :
The Adamant is a band from Austin, TX made up of the twin brothers Josh Olsen (vocals, bass) and Jeremiah Olsen (vocals, guitar).
"The Adamant definitely brings a total package, from heart felt lyrics, and unique melodies, to their undeniable love for what they do. They have a sound that appeals to all ages, and they pride themselves on producing music that is perfect for every atmosphere."
Josh and Jeremiah has started singing and playing music at age thirteen. They have created the band The Adamant in 2008.
The Adamant has released their debut album "Who You Really Are" in 2010. This album is currently available on Noistrade : http://noisetrade.com/theadamant . This album contains 11 pop/rock songs. The Adamant has found influence in such great bands anywhere from Coldplay to the Beatles, to U2, and many more. The particularity of their music is really this rich vocal blend provides by the twins.
The Texan singer-songwriter David Ramirez has a new album called "Apologies". This album comes out August 28th and you can already pre-ordered it on itunes.
"With "Apologies" Ramirez has widened his view but is looking outward as intensely as ever. The answers might elude him – as they do all of us – but the questions he's asking ring honest and true."
This new album is a more personal album and it contains 11 folk songs : 1 - Chapter II 2 - An Introduction 3 - Stick Around 4 - Friends and Family 5 - Kindness 6 - Goodbye 7 - Mighty Fine 8 - Dancing and Vodka 9 - Paper Thin 10 - God Bless 11 - Find The Light
Jason James is a singer-songwriter and a pastor from South Houston in Texas. I found him after hours of research of a good music to talk about to you today.
Jason has released his first album "When Everything Fades" in 2006. In 2011, he has been back with 3 songs in his EP "In The Labs (Project)"
I don't know more things about him but I think you should like "When Everything Fades" as much as me.
Chase Gassaway is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Austin, TX. He has been seen performing a variety of things on stage including – electric/acoustic guitar, keys, bass, percussion, harmonica, accordion, bells, and trombone.
Chase's first release was "Black Like My Coffee" in 2005. He has participated to many artists' record as a musician as well as his solo career.
In the fall of 2010, he was commissioned to score the short film, Take Two directed by Matthew Tibbenham. The score contained works for string quartet, mixed folk ensembles, and pop songs.
In the winter of 2011, he formed Canaries In The Coal Mine with fellow songwriter Jordan Whitmore. Their first project was a Christmas album called Scarf Weather, which contained originals and holiday favorites.
Chase Gassaway - "Reasons"
Chase Gassaway - "The Ship"
Canaries In The Coal Mine - "Céad Míle Fáilte Romhat, a Íosa, a Íosa"
David Ramirez is a singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. He's been writing and performing for over 10 years.
"David Ramirez knows no luxury. He wants no satisfaction. All he needs is an acoustic guitar and the words in his mouth to tell the true stories of a wandering man. But to see him live, with only that acoustic guitar in hand, spitting those words into rings of fire, is to experience something real...something that cannot be reproduced."
You can buy his 2 records "Strangetown" EP and "American Soil" on his store.
Chris Hawkes is a singer - songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer from Austin, Texas. He collaborates & performs with a community of musicians from his home in Austin.
“Great music is supposed to echo the things inside of you that you can't find the words for, to reach out into that void and pluck out the feeling that you couldn't convey to anyone else - it's a rare talent in the music industry, and Chris Hawkes has it.” - Guilt Free Pleasures
Chris Hawkes has released many records. The last one is "Broken Record" was released in 2011. You can find all of them on itunes.
Eden's Thorn is a rock band based in Houston, TX. The band is made up of Jonathan Davis (vocals/guitar), Jason Allen (bass/vocals) and John Bonanno (drums/cowbells). You can find their self-titled EP on their store, on itunes ...
"With a solid rock sound and soulful vocals, each song will leave you wanting
more. Their muisc is positive and hopeful, and the band members hope that it
makes a real difference in their listeners' lives."
