Mike Stinson - Hell and Half Of GeorgiaMike Stinson, originally from Virginia, toiled mostly behind a drum kit for 18 years in Los Angeles before inexplicably moving to Houston in the summer of 2009. (Yes, in the summer.) But first, he sold his drums, intent on holding court front of stage from then on. By 2011, Mike was well entrenched in the middle of Houston's music scene and in the studio. This recording is the result; Mike's opus for now. Produced by the esteemed R. S. Field (Billy

Francois Devienne was one of the best-kept secrets of French music history

also released through innova

Various Artists - Songs for William Shakespeare / Various

Rather than simply 'demos' these are the first drafts of stories prior to collaboration with other writers and performers

Vashlishan further proves with this recording that he's one to keep an eye on

Open Air18

This high-intensity workout is a safe

" Key guest contributions by Lucy Railton (cello)

with a moderately quick opener followed by a more graceful dance

Remembrance and Saddled With Something - the latter burnished by a string quartet

and as the poison gas creeps closer

Another fine work