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A musical journey, stories told through song and visuals
keeping the legacy alive of a true Americana town.
Award Winning Director Bruce Connors heard Professor Louie & The Crowmatix
CD, Music from Hurley Mountain and the songs inspired him to make this film.
The musically spirited songs heard throughout the Documentary
were created and recorded at LRS Studios The Rock 'n' Roll Barn on Hurley
Mountain Road and describe the history of this special place and the people they
met here. Beautiful footage and historical pictures filmed in Ulster County NY with
exclusive interviews by members of The Hurley Heritage Society as well as untold
stories by local residents.
Hurley was and remains an agricultural community from early settlements of the
American Indians, its importance during The Revolutionary War to the development
of the Reservoir system supplying water to NYC and to present day innovative
agriculture of The Farm Hub.
The Crowmatix: Professor Louie, Miss Marie, Gary Burke,Frank Campbell, John Platania, Special Guest Larry Packer - violin.
Run Time: 43:56
A Digital Spectrum Inc. Production - Distributed by MVD
This is an exciting live concert performance of 11 songs by legendary Producer Professor Louie & his group The Crowmatix at the Peekskill Celebration on the Riverfront Stage in Peekskill, NY.
Five time Grammy nominated Professor Louie & The Crowmatix hail from Woodstock, NY and travel and perform over 150 shows each year. They have been inducted into the Canadian Blues Hall Of Fame and the New York Blues Hall Of Fame.
Professor Louie - vocals, accordion, keyboards - Miss Marie Spinosa - vocals, percussion, piano - Gary Burke - drums, Frank Campbell - bass, bkg. vocals Josh Colow - guitar, bkg. vocals.
Filmed at the PEEKSKILL CELEBRATION, Peekskill, NY
Now even beginners can strap on a squeeze box and start rockin'.
Exercises, how to play bass lines, chords for accompaniment, improvising blues & rock songs like Shake Your Money Maker, Clouds In My Heart, Rockin’ Robin,
original tune Sailin’ plus special accordion techniques and more...
This exciting course is not just for accordion novices. Experienced keyboard players will also want to stretch out into the rich sounds this ever-popular instrument provides.
Professor Louie a/k/a Aaron Louis Hurwitz and his spring and winter experiences in Siberia teaching children English through singing -performing and teaching Blues to local musicians there -private concerts at the Conservatory
and great visuals in the city of Novosibirsk. The musicians and children learned blues, select Americana tunes and also original songs by Professor Louie.
The music brought their worlds together and transcended all obstacles - Melting East & West.
DVD with new musical scores by Robert Ian Winstin / Hurwitz & Spinosa James Guymon / Don Myers
George Melies Silent 1904 Classic short film is presented here with four exciting and original new film scores by four modern composers including Prof. Louie Hurwitz & Miss Marie Spinosa performing their songs with The Crowmatix. Each film score is played on a separate version of the film plus an audio CD of the scores!
Music is vital to the perception of a film and in choosing four very different composers, you get four very different aesthetic aural visions of the film.
Every record is different - New Roots Rock versions of Four Classic
Tunes.
Prof. Louie sings Atlantic City that he co-produced with The Band and his
tremendous accordion performance takes the song to a new level.
Miss Marie - stellar vocals - rocks out on Bob Dylan’s Like a Rolling Stone
Gary Burke on drums and percussion recorded and toured with Joe
Jackson and takes Another World into a new direction.
John Platania toured, performed and co-wrote songs with Van Morrison
Great guitar work and vocals on I’ve Been Workin.
Frank Campbell on bass and vocals was Levon Helm's Music Director with
The Woodstock All-Stars. His driving bass on these four tunes groove
them up to new heights.
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Professor Louie & The Crowmatix new CD Strike Up The Band - creative original songs that reflect a unique vision of relationships and thoughts about this tumultuous world and the times we live in. This CD is upbeat and up lifting with great driving grooves, vocal stylings and magic guitar riffs.
Recorded in the studio these songs capture the true nature of this Legacy band. Some of the greatest musical work of their careers. Roots/Rock/Americana at it's best!
Genius Of The Spirit - 14 original songs on this new CD by
brilliant songwriter and guitarist John Berenzy recorded at LRS
Studios with Prof. Louie. This CD is bluesy and soulful with multi-
genre poignant originals featuring the beautiful soprano sax of Sam
Morrison ( Miles Davis) on two cuts and a solo acoustic ballad In The
Soft Twilight. Bringing something different to the Blues/Rock
genre, John has been on the music scene for years. He toured with
Willy Deville in Europe in the ‘80’s. This Cd is a must for guitar lovers.
John has performed and recorded with major artists, Graham Parker,
Ron Carter, Danny Kalb, Billy Ficca of Television, Buddy Cage, Garth
Hudson and more
Singer/songwriter Michael Falzarano, currently with the New Riders of the Purple Sage for 15 years and formerly with Hot Tuna for close to 20 years, is joined by and extended family of ace musicians on his timeless new release A Kaleidosope Christmas. "A family that plays together rocks together" especially at Christmas time. This release provides foot-stompin', soiuld-searchin', hip-swayin', heart-liftin' Christmas music throughout.
On Miles of Blues you know you're in Bluesland from the first notes of John Platania's slide guitar on the kickoff track original tune L-50 Blues to Percy Mayfield's chestnut Please Send Me Someone To Love, Orange Juice Blues by The Band and another seven original songs penned by Prof. Louie & Miss Marie.
Ten song CD - Countless miles traveling gig to gig...
Professor Louie traveled, performed & recorded with The Mighty Gospel Giants Of Brooklyn and on this CD with his dynamic group The Crowmatix recorded some of his favorite Gospel tunes plus songs that influenced his career. Wonderful inspirational songs including their international award winning compostions Melody Of Peace and Open Hand Open Heart.
The Lost Band Tracks, written and originally recorded in 1991 by Jules Shear and The Band members Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Stan Szelest, Jim Weider and Randy Carlante, were intended for The Band's come back CD on Columbia Records.
Long time The Bands cohort, creative aide, producer, engineer and fellow performer Aaron "Professor Louie" Hurwitz was the man behind those original sessions, so it only makes sense he brings them back to life re-recording a number of the Shear/The Band song collaborations with his group Professor Louie & The Crowmatix.
On Crowin' The Blues , Professor Louie & The Crowmatix dig down into the origin of many great Blues songs. Recorded in three days live in the studio. From High Heel Sneakers to I'm Gonna Play The Honky Tonks and new arrangement of Jimmy Reed's Bright Lights Big City. Levon Helm taught PL&C Jimmy McCracklin's, I Finally Got You, and That's Alright. Four Originals, Love Is Killing Me, Blues & Good News, Prisoner Of Your Sound, Blues For Buckwheat and gospel standard I'm On My Way.
Their 12th CD is inspired by the beautiful farmlands next to their recording studio in the Catskill Mountains. It's a spirited collection of 13 songs - 11 originals and select tunes. This mix of originals, traditional tunes, heartfelt vocals and blistering guitar riffs from The Crowmatix brings fans inside the musical heritage that has shaped their sound and made them one of the Hudson Valley’s most beloved bands.
Great performances by Prof. Louie, Miss Marie, Gary Burke, Frank Campbell, John Platania, Josh Colow and special guest violinist Larry Packer.
Roots and blues rock quartet, Waydown Wailers, hail from the small town of Canton in upstate New York, the borderland region on the Saint Lawrence River that the locals refer to as the "Backlands," a fitting title for the band's third album. "Backland Blues." The Wailers deliver their unique twist on the blues, they call "Outlaw Jam
The album opens with good old fashioned twelve bar juke joint jam "Back Door Woman Blues," with producer, "Professor Louie," sitting in with the fellas on honky-tonk piano. The eleven tracks on "Backland Blues" include three inspired covers and eight original songs written by the Parker brothers, David and Christian, who handle the guitar work backed by the stout rhythm section of Connor Pelkey on bass and Michael "Scruffy" Scriminger on drums.
10 great tunes - Edge of the swamp rock, blues, and jam with just a healthy dash of good old Americana, is a sound better known as Outlaw Jam Rock. And nobody does it better than the Waydown Wailers... boldly original, tunefully deep, and forever lingering. If you are looking to hear something real, gritty and raw, something to stomp your feet to and clap along with like a madman, you’ve come to the right joint. Dave Parker – rhythm & lead guitar, mandolin, vocals, Christian Parker – rhythm & B-bender, lead guitar, Connor Pelkey – bass, bkg. vocals, Michael Scriminger – drums & percussion.
Swampland is the new studio CD from Central Florida roots-rock outfit Buster Cousins. Powered by the songs, singing and instrumental work of guitar hero Tim Kelliher, these 10 songs are a highly elevated cross between rock, country, folk and blues. Special guest singers and musicians contribute to Swampland - guitarist Mark Emerick (of the Commander Cody Band); keyboardist/vocalist Professor Louie & singer Miss Marie, drummer Juan Perez (ex-Bellamy Brothers sideman); bassist Barry Dean (an alumnus of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express); and New Orleans-bred singer Beth McKee. The expansive studio band was produced by Woodstock Records founder and Grammy nominated Aaron "Professor Louie" Hurwitz.
The Night King Curtis Died, I Got Blues For Ya, I Never Think About You, Snake Box Boogie, Big Fish, We Got A Party Going On, Good Good Lovin', Crossroads Avenue, The Devil's Gone Fishin', Death Don't Have No Mercy, Trouble, Let's Work Together
Eleven songs by various Woodstock Records artists - singer song-writer Rose Ann Fino, Outlaw Jam Rock Band - Way Down Wailers, Grammy Nominated Professor Louie & The Crowmatix and special live recordings from Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia with Soulful Singer Ksenia & Professor Louie - duet on "Don't Mess Up A Good Thing" & the Classic Bob Dylan, "I Shall Be Released" by the Druzhba Choir with Professor Louie. Great songs and artists on this wonderful new compilation!
Heavily steeped in the blues, soul, rock, gospel - all styles of Americana, these 10 compelling songs feature soulful vocals, great grooves and musical performances surrounded by beautiful horn arrangements throughout. An awesome collection!
8 great songs from Waydown Wailers defined as "Outlaw Jam Rock". An original band that consists of four seasoned musicians from varied musical backgrounds and experiences. Dave Parker and Christian Parker, lead and rhythm guitar, have joined forces with Michael "Scruffy" Scriminger on drums & Connor Pelkey on bass. The gathering of these talented musicians has garnered a sound that is referred to as "Edge of the swamp rock, blues, and jam with a twist of Americana."
2013 Brand New Release -
A special concert recorded live from COMMANDER CODY'S hometown - Bayshore, Long Island, NY
This recording contains all of The Commander's greatest hits plus more tunes performed with new style and musical flair. Driven by Commander's fantastic Boogie Woogie piano, Professor Louie's exciting Hammond Organ and long time guitarist Mark Emerick leading The Charge!
Follow-up to 2010 Grammy Nominated Whispering Pines - an Americana Template that jams out timeless rock, country, blues, and New Orleans influenced originals. This new CD features 13 songs - 10 originals.
Follow-up to 2010 Grammy Nominated Whispering Pines - an Americana Template that jams out timeless rock, country, blues, and New Orleans influenced originals.
Highest Quality Vinyl - ten great songs with a free Drop Card. Download the Drop Card and get the additional three songs from the original CD.
This CD features 12 new songs, 7 of which were written by David Nelson and Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. Also included are Just The Way It Goes and Truth Is Dead, written by Michael Falzarano (formerly of Hot Tuna), a live show favorite Down For The Ride, penned by Johnny Markowski, and Shake That Thing by Ronnie Penque.
Recorded by one of our greatest music legends, American treasure, mandolin innovator and stylist Jesse McReynolds.
Known for his singing, arranging, songwriting, musical wizardry and recognized for his musical virtuosity, Jesse is a 45 yr veteran of the Grand Ole Opry, multiple Grammy nominee and winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee..
New 2010 Solo release! "Rugged & Funky" features 13 songs performed as a solo piano / vocal from Louie's extensive repertoire including rare renditions of classic tracks.
The New Riders of the Purple Sage have released their first studio CD in over 20 years. The CD features 12 new songs, of which seven were written by David Nelson and Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. Also included are "Carl Perkins Wears The Crown", an ode to the rockabilly king, written by Michael Falzarano (formerly of Hot Tuna) along with "Something in the Air Tonight", two live show favorites "Higher", penned by Johnny Markowski, and "Olivia Rose" by Ronnie Penque,
as well as a cover of the classic Minglewood Blues.
Features 10 songs from their extensive repertoire including
the YouTube favorite - title track Whispering Pines. The group performs non-stop
to audiences throughout the U.S. & Canada. Whispering Pines is Americana Roots/Rock at it's finest! Included is the International Award Winning original composition by
Prof. Louie & Miss Marie Melody Of Peace, recorded with The Prague Radio Symphony
in the Czech Republic..
A 14 song CD featuring a collection of musicians Michael likes to call the Extended Family. Twelve songs penned by Falzarano and some last known studio recordings of the late fiddle virtuoso Vassar Clements. Featured musicians include: Melvin Seals, Buddy Cage, Jorma Kaukonen, Professor Louie, Miss Marie, Kerry Kearney, Kane Daily, Jimmy Fleming & more..
"As The Crow Flies" is a collection of the most requested songs from fans and radio stations by The Professor and his crew. Seventeen songs from their six CD's and it kicks off with two new rockin' originals. "Need For You" a sparkling previously unreleased track written by long time songwriter/collaborator Kevin Doherty and a great vocal by Prof. Louie and "Daughters & Sons".
With Tom "Bones" Malone and The Rock Of Ages Horns. Recorded live at the New York State Museum in conjunction with their exhibition and concert series "Spirit Of The Woodstock Generation." Music of Bob Dylan, The Band, The Crowmatix and more. A spectacular CD that features many favorites and concert classics.
"Times Like These" is Rick Danko's last studio album and is the culmination of the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Famer's work which spanned
forty years.
Included is the beautiful original title track and a heartfelt cover of the Grateful Dead's "Ripple" which also features
Garth Hudson. An inspirational version of Sam Cooke's "Chain Gang" which features a duet with Randy Ciarlante. The rockin' All Our Past
Times, which Rick co-wrote with Eric Clapton and also features Jim Weider. Also included is another original song co-written by Danko and features Rick's
brother Terry Danko on bass called "Change Is Good". A masterfully reworked version of "This Wheel's On Fire" by The Crowmatix.
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix perform original tunes and favorite covers in the genre of the blues. With a variety of guest musicians, they travel through the many styles and influences of some of the greatest blues artists. Highlights include a classic original slow blues "Some Bad News" with soulful vocals and Hammond organ by the Professor and on the fan favorite "Mr. Lucky" hear drum genius Gary Burke really go to town.
The Band's bassist and vocalist Rick Danko's 1999 release.
Included is the studio track "Sip The Wine", an updated classic that was first heard
in the Martin Scorsese film "The Last Waltz". Included are newly performed live versions of many "Band" classics. Guests include The Band's Garth Hudson,Aaron Louie Hurwitz, Jim Weider,Randy Ciarlante, Marie Spinosa and , Tom "Bones" Malone and a great horn section. "Live On Breeze Hill" currently has been added to many worldwide radio playlists and has recently received an ecstatic review from the Band's most ardent fan, Eric Clapton. The
cd booklet was manufactured using recycled material and soy inks.
Garth Hudson's debut CD. The Band's distinguished keyboard master performs an eclectic mix of tunes with pipe organ, keyboards, saxophones & accordion. Highlights include a light hearted version of The Dead1s "Dark Star " and Garth at the grand piano in a solo original "Little Islands". Featuring Maud Hudson, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, Michael Been & Scott Muzik (The Call) and Willie Weeks.
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Professor Louie & The Crowmatix - Flyin' High
The brand new CD release from Professor Louie &: The Crowmatix. This rockin' album will take you to new heights ! Featuring new member
Michael Falzarano's "Last Train Out" and brand new road driven originals and a special collaboration with Nashville's John Anderson. One of the many
"high" lights is the traditional treatment of "Jack-A-Roe". Let the Crowmatix take it higher !
The 2001 CD release from Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. This cd brings forth the essence and the
concept of a "Jam". Recorded live in the studio, the music transcends from structure into freeform and back to make this release very special and different. From start to finish "Jam" will take the listener into the heart and soul of the Crowmatix players.
This cd also features guests, THE BAND's distinguished keyboard master : Garth Hudson and The David Letterman Band's Tom "Bones" Malone. Open this jar and let the music flow.... Spread it thick!
The long awaited release by Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. "Over The Edge" consists of ten songs, five of which are
originals by Professor Louie and his co-writing partner Marie Spinosa. "Over The Edge" is a musical blend of Rock, Folk and
R & B. The title track and soon to be released single
of "Over The Edge" features the strong rhythm section groove of Gary Burke and Mike Dunn. Also included is the classic
"The Great Beyond" featuring Professor Louie in a fine vocal performance. An exciting version of The Bands classic "Endless Highway" is included. Marie Spinosa shines with her red-hot vocals on "Someone".4 tracks feature a great horn section of Tom Malone (David Letterman), Ron Cuber, Jim Hynes and Lenny Pickett(Tower Of Power). The showstopper is the 11+ minute version of The Grateful
Dead's "Scarlet Begonias" featuring members of the David Nelson Band.
The high demand for live Rick Danko material prompted this release. "In Concert" is Rick's official "bootleg" cd and features "Band" member Randy Ciarlante and longtime
producer/musician Aaron "Professor Louie" Hurwitz performing classic Band favorites, recorded open air in an intimate live acoustic setting. Regarded by many as the true heart of Rick Danko's historic legacy. (Sound quality of this release is marginal ) - Produced by Aaron Hurwitz.
The brand new debut CD release from the multitalented Miss Marie - Different
recordings have been collected over the past few years, songs that
Miss Marie has performed with Professor Louie & The Crowmatix.Some of these songs you may recognize from previous Crowmatix CD's with new favorites added to complete this CD.Anyone who has caught Miss Marie live will agree that "Collection" is long overdue and captures Miss Marie at her best.
Irish singer songwriter, Kevin Doherty released this new cd that features "Band" member: Rick Danko. Kevin is a veteran of the european music
folk rock scene and has recorded and toured with the infamous "Four Men and A Dog". Kevin has also contributed a track "Don't Wait" on the Band's latest release
"Jubilation" (River North Records). "Strange Weather" has garnered critical acclaim and airplay in Japan and all of Europe.
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Larry Packer - "Eye Of The Sun"
The brand new CD release from the violinist Larry Packer. Larry has played on many records including performing and recording with THE BAND. Sweet lush melodies meshing
with an ensemble of friends, Larry paints atmospheric landscapes that makes your heart soar and foot tap
in synchronicity.
For the past few holiday seasons, Prof. Louie & The Crowmatix recorded a holiday song and sent it as a musical holiday CD card to fans and friends. The response inspired them to write & record new original songs, favorite standards and spirituals...add these 12 songs together and here is a great new Holiday CD.
One of Ireland's finest traditional musicians - a natural fiddle player - distinctive, original and inventive. Cathal's talent coupled with his technical skill and feel for the music he plays results in an outstanding CD of Reels, Jigs, Slides and more. This debut album is a significant contribution to traditional music in Ireland. His fiery virtuoso fiddle style is apparent throughout and his banjo playing skills can be found on many tracks also. He brings new life to old tunes like "The Boys of Ballisodare", "The Homeruler" and the "Connachtmans Rambles". Cathal Hayden is a catalyst for the formation of "Four Men & A Dog" - a group that has established themselves as one of the top Irish traditional bands of all time.
