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Nick Daugherty – Movin' Higher

Mandi Martin — Sun, 24 May 2009 00:49:55 +0000

Nick Daugherty is a Los Angeles-based pop/rock/soul singer and songwriter in the vein of a John Mayer or Jason Mraz. Recently chosen as one of the “Top 100 Unsigned Artists for 2009” by Music Connection magazine, Nick Daugherty is releasing his much-anticipated debut album “Movin’ Higher” on Skyrocket Records May 23, 2009.

Although this former military officer-turned-troubadour makes his living as a real-live rocket scientist (consulting for organizations like NASA and Boeing), he immerses himself in pop, blues, jazz, and rock. He lists influences such as Sting, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Billy Joel, Dave Matthews, Paul Simon, Kenny Loggins, Hall & Oates, and Derek Webb (Caedmon’s Call). Now, with 14 years of guitar experience and 8 years of songwriting, Daugherty is finally ready to launch.

Movin’ Higher
Out Of My League
Sick Day
A Thousand Times Tonight
Can’t Say I Love You Anymore
Staring At The Sun
Jamie
Giving You Up
I Won’t Stand For Watching You Fall Down
Something More
Please Come Back Home

Album Notes:

All songs Written/Performed by Nick Daugherty
All songs published by Nick Daugherty Music [ASCAP]

Produced by Mandi Martin
Engineered by Matt Lavella
Additional Engineering by Mandi Martin and Jim Crichton

Horn Arrangements by Lee Thornburg
String Arrangements by Marcy Vaj

Other Credits:

Don Peake: Guitar
Tim Wingate: Guitar
Chris Cardenas: Guitar
Paul Marshall: Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Alex Del Zoppo: Keyboards, Acoustic Piano
Mark Levang: Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer
Skip Edwards: B3
Voyce McGinley III: Drums, Percussion, Marimba
Marcy Vaj: Violin, Viola
Elizabeth Wright: Cello
Gary Popenoe: Harmonica
Lee Thornburg: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Trombone
Dave “Woody” Woodford: Tenor/Bari Sax
Andrea Robinson: Backing Vocals
Clydene Jackson: Backing Vocals
Harrell Holmes, Jr.: Backing Vocals

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Barry Keenan – Our Comfortable Lives

Mandi Martin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:33:52 +0000

Written/Performed by Barry Keenan
Produced by Mandi Martin

Other Credits:

Paul Marshall: Bass
Elizabeth Wright: Cello
Voyce McGinley III: Military Snare Drum

“The song is great! If it can only be played in every language and in every country in the world!” – Michael CY Tsang

“This song is the most relevant social song for this or any other war generation that I’ve heard.” -Gene Herd

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Amy Kuney – EP (Co-Producer)

Mandi Martin — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:38:16 +0000

Amy Kuney – EP

Spin Move Records

Produced by Mandi Martin and Peter Barker

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Robin Bolden – Second Go 'Round

Mandi Martin — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 23:29:39 +0000

Robin Bolden hails originally from Norfolk, Virginia. He and his family moved to Glendale, California in the late 70′s.Robin moved to Waco, Texas in the mid-eighties to attend school at Baylor University. After graduating, He moved back to Los Angeles in 1990. He then began working as a Deputy Sheriff for the County of Los Angeles. After serving as a Deputy Sheriff for many years, he left the department to pursue music full time.
His musical background began to evolve at age 5 when he began writing poems for his family and church friends. At age 7, he began playing piano. He formed his first band while in the 4th grade. After moving to LA to attend junior high, Robin continued writing music and playing in various bands with numerous influences. In high school, Robin sang in the choir and was a featured vocalist in many school theatrical productions.

After graduating high school, He headed to Waco, TX, where he attended Baylor Univeristy. While at school, he help form the “Mudsharks”, a local fraternity band that eventually played all over Texas. It was during these journeys that he began to come into contact with the Texas country music sound. It was this sound in which Robin found his true calling and would eventually shape his life.

In 1995, Robin began recording his first country cd “High Integrity”, in which he wrote all the songs. The cd was released in 1996 to rave reviews.The cd won “CD of the Year” for the LA region of the CCMA’s. It was nominated for album of the year for both the CCMA’s and JPFolks national independent organization. Robin has been featured on both radio and commercials. His song “American Anthem” was featured on MP3.com’s national patriotic campaign. The song was also featured on Continental Airlines’ flights for the entire year of 2001. His songs have been featured on numerous independent films including both international and domestic productions. He has opened for Trisha Yearwood, Mark Wills, Leanne Rimes, and others. He was featured on Johnny Highs Country Music Review, Fort Worth, TX, in 1999. He plays both guitar and piano. He has studied voice at the California Conservatory of Music, Sunland, Ca, and piano and guitar at The Faunt School of Creative Music in Studio City, CA. He has played virtually every club in Southern California.

His latest offering “Second Go ’round” is sure to be a favorite among country enthusiasts. It features raw energy and superbly crafted songs. They will cause you to dance, reminisce, and laugh. The songs co-written with other top professionals are sure to pull at your emotions and heart.
Robin is beginning production on a new contemporary Christian cd in the vein of Christian music superstars ”Third Day.” He is currently an Intern Pastor and part time worship leader at Horizon Park Chapel, San Diego, Ca, where he makes his home.

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Deanna D'Amico – A Song for Me & You

Mandi Martin — Sat, 14 Sep 2002 22:53:46 +0000

DEANNA D’AMICO’s first Angel Song Records CD, A SONG FOR ME & YOU, was produced by Mandi Martin at the legendary EMG Studios in North Hollywood, California. This CD showcases Deanna’s great vocal talents on eleven inspirational, country, country/pop and Christian songs.

Deanna, a native of Hacienda Heights, California was a featured performer on the Tokyo Disneyland stage where she sang and danced as Disney animated heroines “Ariel,” “Jasmine” and “Pocahontas.” She has also studied with renowned choreographer Joe Tremaine at his dance center in North Hollywood.

Deanna is the recent recipient of the world-reknown Cowboy Palace’s “Best New Artist of 2001 Award,” winning out over a dozen other finalists, while showcasing her vocal skills on both country standards and original material. Club owner Bob Rustigian remarked as presenting the award, “Deanna is one of the most energetic and crowd-pleasing personas we’ve been graced with in several years.”

Producer Mandi Martin notes, “Deanna is every bit as much ‘ear candy’ as she is ‘eye candy.’ We assembled a collection of wonderful songs, as well as veteran studio musicians, for her CD that live up to her voice. Producing this CD was a labor of love for me. Deanna has a real gift and, Lord willing, she will touch many people with her heart and spirit from this point on. I look forward to producing more of her CDs in the future. This project was a true blessing. She’s such a treat to watch. Her energy is unbelievable!”

THE SONGS AND WHO WROTE THEM:
1)YOU MAKE MY HEART SMILE (4:15)
(Deanna D’Amico, Mandi Martin & Kate E. Oyler)
2)A FISH THAT CAN FLY (4:00)
(William Kurt Fries & Karen Nelson-Tricker)
3)IN AN INSTANT (3:13)
(John Beland)
4)ISN’T IT AMAZING (4:40)
(John Beland)
5)JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY FOR ME (4:12)
(Rick Edwards)
6)YOUR LOVE IS ALL I NEED (3:40)
(Deanna D’Amico & William Kurt Fries)
7)HE’S HERE 24/7 (3:11)
(Deanna D’Amico)
8)LEAVE A LITTLE HOLE IN THE SKY (3:45)
(Archie Francis & Mandi Martin)
9)COME OUT OF THE RAIN (3:56)
(Deanna D’Amico & Chad Raymon)
10)THE STAR I USED TO WISH UPON (3:47)
(Deanna D’Amico & Joseph Bowman Scruggs)
11)A SONG FOR ME AND YOU (4:35)
(Kate E. Oyler & William Kurt Fries)
12)IN AN INSTANT (Reprise) (3:04)
(John Beland)

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Kate E. Oyler – Handful of Aces

Mandi Martin — Fri, 14 Sep 2001 22:50:55 +0000

Kate E. Oyler appears weekly at The Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth, CA, where she received the People’s Choice Award for “Best Female Artist” for the years 2000 and 2001.

This is her first CD and we’re sure it won’t be her last!

Bio:

Description: Handful Of Aces features Kate E. Oyler and her core band, consisting of top studio musicians John Beland (The Flying Burrito Brothers), Paul Marshall, and regular band mates Kurt Fries and Jeff Taylor. She is also joined by other noteworthy players and singers Bob Gothar, Caroline Aiken, Chad Watson, Jon Montalban, Chris Cardenas, Archie Francis and producer Mandi Martin.

Kate’s commentary on tracks:

1. “Handful Of Aces” (written by Kate E. Oyler): The title cut was written as a tribute to my amazing band. Without them, I’d be just another “chick singer.”

2. “Man Of My Dreams” (written by Kate E. Oyler): Pure fantasy!

3. “Between You And Me” (written by Kate E. Oyler, Mandi Martin & Cody LePow): Even the best of relationships are hard…you’ve got to keep them close and personal.

4. “Bring It On” (written by William “Kurt” Fries): Don’t let life get you down. The Lord doesn’t dish out anything you can’t handle…so “Bring It On!”

5. “It’s Only You” (written by Kate E. Oyler): Written for my husband, Tony. Thank you for the inspiration.

6. “You Belong To Me” (written by Pee Wee King, Red Stewart & Chilton Price): The only “cover” here. It was my Dad’s favorite song and I thank Mandi, my producer, for insisting that I include it on this CD.

7. “Just Love” (written by Kate E. Oyler): Well…isn’t that all any of us need?

8. “Someday I May” (written by Chad Watson): Thanks Chad for writting and letting me sing this lovely song!

9. “You Should Only Sing In The Shower” (written by Kate E. Oyler): Ha, ha ha!!!

10. “Look At Me” (written by Kate E. Oyler): I wrote this song for my daughter when she was three months old. Ayres, you’ll always be my baby girl.

11. “I Can Do That” (written by Kate E. Oyler & Dani-O): Well, I can and I did…so there!

12. “Take A Chance” (written by Kate E. Oyler & William “Kurt” Fries): If you never gamble, you’ll never win!

13. “I Love This Time Of Year” (written by Kate E. Oyler & Mandi Martin): I love this song! It’s my favorite Christmas/Holiday song…ever!!!

14. “A Song For Me And You” (written by Kate. E. Oyler & William “Kurt” Fries): This is peace, love, hope and light put to music! The whole world should sing this song!

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