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Giles Corey--guitar and vocals

Giles Corey was born in Connecticut, but moved to Chicago at the age of 18. His first job was playing guitar for blues legend Buddy Scott. Since his arrival in town, he has performed with many blues and soul luminaries, including Otis Rush, Bo Diddley, Billy Branch, Magic Slim, Eddy Clearwater, and Buddy Miles. He has toured throughout North America, Europe, and Japan, and has lent his guitar and vocals to over a dozen recordings. Along with Rick King, he is a founding member of Lubriphonic, as well as it’s primary songwriter.

Rick King-- drums

Rick King was born and raised in Chicago and is a founding member of Lubriphonic. Rick has toured the world over with many legendary Grammy winning artists, including Koko Taylor, Chuck Berry, Otis Rush, Bo Diddley, James Cotton, and Junior Wells. He has appeared in two feature documentary films, “History Makers” with B.B. King and “The Blues” by Martin Scorcese.

Pennal Johnson-- bass

Pennal is a musician’s musician. Born and raised on Chicago’s West Side. Pennal is signed as a Jazz artist with RLT Music and Film works – record label and is currently working on album project with renowned record producer Rodney Trotter- Sir Nose of Parliament Funkadelics. Currently, Pennal is the bassist for Dr. Charles G. Hayes and Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir (The Warriors) as well as a student at Columbia College majoring in Jazz and CUP (contemporary, urban, pop studies) program studies. Pennal said his whole outlook is to do what is right in God’s eye and “to enter the hearts and minds of everyone through their listening ears.”

Norman Palm-- trombone

Norman was born & attended school in Chicago. He is a virtuoso trombone player & composer. When not playing with Lubriphonic Norman can be heard playing at Chicago jazz clubs almost every night.

Ron Haynes-- trumpet

Ron Haynes was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago and studied trumpet under jazz great Donald Byrd and North Carolina Central University. He has performed and toured with acts as varied as Chaka Kahn, George Duke, The Ohio Players, Liquid Soul, and Lenny Kravitz. In addition, he has recorded with Ramsey Lewis, as well as releasing two solo jazz albums of his own. He has played trumpet on Lubriphonic’s last two albums

Garrick Patten-- sax

Garrick was born & lived his first 13 years in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to Oakland, CA with his family where he attended Glenwood School For Boys. It was here he discovered the saxaphone playing in the school jazz band. After HS he moved back to Chicago where his soulful musicianship won him spots playing with such legendary acts as "New Testement", Little Milton, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Otis Clay & Keisha Brown. Lubriphonic is honored to welcome Garrick to the band!

Andrew Toombs-- piano

Andrew graduated from Cincinnati's School for Creative and Performing Arts in 2002, and then attended the Chicago College Of Performing Arts for two years on scholarship. He concluded his music studies on scholarship in 2007 at the Berklee College of Music majoring in Professional Music. Andrew has played or performed with many artists including: Mel Torme, Kenny Rogers, Faith Hill, Roy Ayers, Ted Nash, DJ Hi-Tek, Eric Roberson, Benny Golson, Wilbert Longmire, Hal Crook, Chico DeBarge, Jason Palmer, Melvin Broach, Fred Anderson, Ohio Players, Camp Low, Dave Brubeck, Mike Smith, Tito Carrilo, Erik Monstka, Lin Biviono, Matt Ulery, Tony Royster, Joe Sanders, Juma Santos, Keith Lockhart, Steve Barnes, Stacy Dillard, Mike Wade and Bootsy Collins. We are so glad to have Andrew on team Lube!

The Lubriphonic sound is full of precision orchestrations made up of blazing
guitars, unison three piece horn lines, soulful songwriting, bluesy
vocals and the habit to cut the funk loose. The best description of
the band’s sound comes from Relix Magazine: “Superb, adventurous,
diverse, simply mesmerizing instrumental work. Steeped in soul, rock, pop, and
blues Lubriphonic's members play with a tenacity and precision that
sets them apart from equally proficient bands.”

Lubriphonic is the brainchild of guitarist Giles Corey and drummer Rick King
which began as a residency at Chicago’s legendary Checkerboard Lounge,
where they recruited some of the best blues, funk, and rock
musicians in the city for improvisational live sessions in which the kinetic energy that make a band were initiated.

The evolution from performing as sidemen for the city’s most legendary blues
stars such as Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Koko Taylor into an original
group came from the hunger of each musician to develop an intense
and simmering sound.

Guitarist Corey explains “Everyone in Lubriphonic comes from the Chicago blues
or gospel music pools. I met Rick King while playing in blues bands
in Chicago, and when we eventually wanted to start a band together
all of the cats we knew played the blues. There were and still
are all these cats that had a strong foundation in Chicago roots music who understood the feel and the nuances, but were dying to stretch out.
Lubriphonic turned out to be a good vehicle for that.”

It’s this expression of creativity and energy at each performance that is
paramount to Lubriphonic. “We are a live band first and foremost.  There's a
palpable energy emitted by any large gathering of people,” Giles
continues.  “When you perform for an audience and give them positive energy,
they take what you give them, amplify it and then throw it back to
you.  It's a fantastic feeling.”

Lubriphonic – made up of Giles Corey (vocals, guitar), Richard King (drums),
Pennal Johnson (bass), Garrick Patten (saxophone), Norman Palm
(trombone) and Andrew Toombs (keyboards) – tour extensively, crisscrossing the
country playing festivals, theaters and clubs spending over 220 days a
year on the road.

?Sold out shows, national tours and their evolving sound are proof enough of how
relevant Lubriphonic is going to become in the coming years. The
group’s recent studio debut, Soul Solution manages to contain the trademark
explosive live energy an accurate studio portrayal. Since first forming in
2002
Lubriphonic already boasts a nationwide fan base, playing to
crowds
opening for such acts as Buddy Guy, George Clinton & P-Funk, The
Derek Trucks Band, The New Mastersounds, Jon Popper Project, Karl Denson,
and
Buckwheat Zydeco. ??Entirely committed to continuing their mission,
Lubriphonic is happy to be playing the music they love and winning over new
fans each new night at each new city. “As a sideman one of the things you
learned is how to be professional. I learned how to give to an audience, no
matter what. That's what you’ll get at a Lubriphonic show.”

Tony is back at it again with yet another cover of a Tower of Power staple, “What Is Hip?” This time around the lineup consists of Tony Adamo(vocals) Mike Clark (drums), Bill Summers(percussion), Sandy Griffith (background vocals), Eddie Henderson (trumpet), Richie Goods (bass), Neil Larsen (organ), and Jerry Stucker (guitar). Eddie Henderson in the horn section and Doc Kupka (bari sax) is mo’ funk and groove than anyone can handle. Once again, HornDrivenRadio.com is pleased to announce that we are the first station to have “What Is Hip?” in its rotation.

For more information of Tony go to:

www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo or www.strokeland.com

Tony Adamo’s Voice N’ Soul Music

Fred Harris, Los Angeles, California

UrbanZone Productions

Strokeland recording artist, Tony Adamo, got a new perspective of Voice N’ Soul when his long time guitarist/producer, Jerry Stucker got down with it at Capitol Studios and Mastering, at the historic Capitol Records Building, Hollywood, California. He brought in the big fat funk jazz beat of Stephen 'Doc' Kupka (Tower of Power, Strokeland Records) and Neil Larsen (Diana Krall, B.B. King, Greg Allman) for Adamo’s cover of the Tower of Power classic, "What is Hip," written by Kupka and Emilio Castillo. The arrangement by Jerry Stucker with Adamo’s "good gracious that’s a whole lot of soul vocal and spoken hip word" is so far removed from the original, that Doc "dug the hell out of it."

The "What is Hip" line up: Mike Clark (drums), Bill Summers(percussion), Sandy Griffith (background vocals), Eddie Henderson (trumpet), Richie Goods (bass), Neil Larsen (organ), and Jerry Stucker (guitar). Eddie Henderson in the horn section and Doc Kupka (bari sax) is mo’ funk and groove than anyone can handle.

"What is Hip" will be available as an MP3 download on Doc Kupka’s Strokeland Records soon. Horndrivenradio will be the first radio station in the west to play"What Is Hip." Raoul Fernandes PD for Horndrivenradio has been running"'This Time It's Real" in its rotation for several months. The retooled "What Is Hip" and This Time It's Real" will be on Adamo's new unnamed CD. Drop date 5-1-10.So get ready for some swingn' soul groove vocals that brings the hip back to funk.

Above Photo by Mark Leialoha

For more information on Tony Adamo check him out at www.strokeland.com

The new "HEAT MOON" CD brings that explosive, unique musical style to life.
The CD is available through:

CD BABY (www.cdbaby.com/cd/joyslam3)

THE ORCHARD (www.theorchard.com/dist/artistPage.php?artist_id=113963)

We are now part of the DMDS Network for North American Radio station submissions.

And their digital distribution partners including ITunes, Napster, Yahoo, E-Music, Lala and Rhapsody.

The 10 Track Disc was mastered by Juno Award nominee, George Seara (Recording Engineer of the Year) and was recorded at the renowned B Musique Studios in Toronto, Canada.

Joyslam's Music is now receiving Airplay on Radio stations throughout the North America, Australia, UK, Europe and Asia as well as Satellite Radio, College Radio and Multi Music Professional DJ Series, Hott Traxx cd's – sharing disc space with the Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna, T.I and Simple Plan. And Hott Roxx cd's – sharing disc space with Black Label Society, Metric, My Chemical Romance & Death Cab for Cutie.

Joyslam has several Live to Air Performance Music Videos recorded at Edge 102.1 FM in Toronto, Canada. While the broadcast Music Video for the single "EMPTY" is receiving airplay on ETV.
All videos are available on the Joyslam websites at:

www.Joyslam.com

or www.myspace.com/Joyslam

To support the digital/retail and radio buzz, Joyslam has played several major Festivals including opening for Rock Icon, Burton Cummings of the Guess Who to a crowd of over 50,000, and at the Worldfest Multicultural Festival with musicians from Australia, South America, United Kingdom & Africa. And by thousands of the CFL's Toronto Argonaut Football fans with a high-octane performance at the Rogers Centre.

With over a decade of Music and Drama experience behind him, RJ has an intense passion for the arts, particularly music. After touring throughout North America, RJ cut his ties with Acting and concentrated all his efforts on Singing, and has expanded his range to nearly 5 octaves.

RJ is a charismatic powerhouse who engages his audience, commanding their attention, using drama and music to elevate the crowd revealing his creed that

“Music is Everything, Anything Else is a Distraction!”

Great album I received from you. We have a great response on it. Love to hear more!

Paul van Kuik, Radio 0162, Dongen, Netherlands

Many sincere thanks for the CD "Heat Moon" that you sent us recently. We have enjoyed it immensely, and have added tracks from it to our playlists. Your presentation of music, inside the style and personality reflected in the tracks, is very refreshing. Keep it up. Many thanks again, and please stay in touch.
Kind regards,
Graham J Barclay Soundwave FM, New Zealand

Big respect to this CD - Loving It!
Thanks,
Riddim Master, Vibes 90.6 FM, United Kingdom

I am not an English Speaker, but I do my best. Your CD is very fine. I play it on the radio - and at home!
Best regards,
Kerstin Kroger, Radio Kanal Ratte Schopfheim, Germany

What a great sound you have. We have played several of your tracks and plan to schedule more in future programs. Keep up the good work and please keep us up to date with your progress.
Regards,
Michael Criddle, OzRadio (President, Radio Triple H-FM, Australia)

INDUSTRY RAVES FOR JOYSLAM

"Who the hell is Joyslam..? Well, if you haven’t heard of them yet…YOU WILL!!"

Rob Zero of Anti-Zero magazine

"Fresh look and sound"

John Ferri of New York’s MPX Promotions

"Red Hot Chili Peppers Eat your hearts out!!"

Gail O’Donnell, Canadian Musical Rights and Licensing Association

"[Do It] was one of the best covers I’ve come across this year!"

Katherine Davenport in Static Ground magazine

"Time is Reality is the best example of a hybrid of Sean Paul and Jamiroquai for this new Millennium."

Poplife magazine

"RJ puts on one of the most fun, intense and sexy shows I’ve seen in a long, long time"

Wanted Dead or Alive, May 07 issue

"An excellent show as always! A great time was had by all!"

Murray Pollard, of Murray Pollard Entertainment after a show in '08

MORE RAVES:

GARAGE BAND LISTENERS' REVIEWS

EMPTY

Funky!!!
Love the Funky feel on this track all set up by the guitar and everything falls into place. From the get go, a great guitar jam and excellent vocal stylings makes this song a hit in my book!!

TheMightyThor from Cape Canaveral, Florida

FUNK TO SAVE MY SOUL

This is some jammin' funk music. Musicians are tight, the bassist is SICK SICK SICK good. The rhythm section as a unit is a formidable piece. Guitarist is tight. The sound overall is kind of reminiscent of a band called Marvelous Sauce out of Canada in the early 90s. Funny. Nice scat singing, vocalist. This is a level of musicianship and production that you don't often hear on Garageband, and even more rarely on the radio. Nicely done...The only thing that sucks about this song is that it ends.

Ghostrunner from Amherst, New York

DO IT
I can't stop bobbing my head!!!!
DAMN....The bass groovin' beat is SWEET! I really like the Trent Reznor touch to this song. The beat throughout this song really drives the listener into a frenzied state of mind! The vocals mix it up just enough to demand the audiences FULL ATTENTION. The subtle guitar nuances really add an extra layer to the song. I have to listen to this one more time.....DAMN....I think the mix/production for this song is perfect! Everything comes through nice and clear!

reKRAPgiARC from Plymouth, Michigan

UNDERSTAND

Jump to the front of the line. Have your ID ready.
These guys sound great. The high end treble electric guitars and the deep vocals along with the dark drum track makes this song a radio must(a little like Johnny Van Zant and .38 Special). Its a very cool song and would listen to it again and again. "Follow Me" is best described as a Southern Rock song along the lines of The Outlaws and Allman Brothers.

ronsandefur from Southaven, Mississippi

ILLEGAL KISS
What a great Get Down Sound.
Had me worried for a second... thought you may be hip hop with that intro... really kicks! the production kiks and that Spanish guitar comes outta nowhere and WORKS! Great production.

Bowling Green, Kentucky

The funky R&B boo-yah! of Ray Davon's musical self-expression is among the great wonders of the world. Shining a heartfelt spark of creativity rarely seen in the modern music biz, Davon opens up a well of passion and talent that results in gripping and emotionally charged songs that hook the listener with a quickness!

The Zone

Music is the source of its own special realm of existence. To get lost in music is to find one's self in a distinct and special world. “Music to me is like 'the zone' of a pro athlete,” says Davon. “When I'm sad, I write; when I'm happy, I write. I'm in a place where you get in touch with your inner soul and mind.” And by exploring his inner soul and mind and bringing it to the surface in his songs, Davon is able to touch the hearts and spirits of his listeners.

Grooves and More

Davon will be the first person to admit the vital importance of grooves, especially to such hook-laden genres as funk and rhythm-and-blues. But the music must move beyond the mere groove and the lush melody. Behind all that beauty there must be a focused intelligence  the music must speak to spirit and flesh alike. “I'm inspired,” says Davon, “by anything that moves my mind and my body, something that tells a story.” It's this human touch that truly distinguishes Davon's songwriting.

The Artist at Work

Davon has seen three of his songs find placement in movies for Disney and Touchstone Pictures. He was the producer, co-writer and arranger of R&B artist Erik Cole's 2002 debut album “Do You Feel.” Hitting the streets soon will be Davon's own debut CD, on which he played guitar, piano, drums and bass and sang vocals. Davon is currently working with the hottest, indie A&R firm in Hollywood, CA, A&R Select.

“Ray Davon performs music like a lover playing a stringed instrument.” - A&R Select