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Hey Kids!
Thought I'd pass the word along...our buddy David Hess, an awesome songwriter who wrote several hit songs for Elvis Presley, has just release a new CD, and our own Mara Fox did the cover art. Highly recommended, It's a great CD!
You can check it out on David's site: http://www.davidhess.com
And here's a review too!
From Stephen Pytak, a reporter with a newspaper in Pennsylvania called "The Pottsville REPUBLICAN," based in Pottsville, Pa.
The classic horror film "Last House on the Left" did more than put fear in my heart. It also put a tune, or two, in my head. I first saw it on video back around 1985. A few days later, I had the songs which punctuated the soundtrack -- a blend of good-time folk and easy listening tunes -- running through my head. The song "Wait for the Rain" was one in particular.
"And the road leads to nowhere
And the castle stays the same
And the father tells the mother
Wait for the rain..."
The songs didn't stick necessarily because of the power of the film. Truth is, the songs are quite catchy, even infectious.
When the film's star and composer, David A. Hess, released a CD soundtrack many years later, in 1999, I immediately picked it up and added it to my collection.
On it, I found a slew of other catchy folk tunes which, as far as I knew, were not in the film which were just as catchy.
Now, in October 2001, Hess has decided to release a new CD filled with a dozen new tracks.
And it's about time.
Hess, who studied music composition at Julliard and helped write three songs for Elvis, has a talent for spinning words into music. His words and music make impressions. This is especially so with his new CD, "Caught up in the Moment," which is probably his most personal project.
The 12 folk/easy listening tracks include foot-tapping traveling tunes like "High," a poem for his daughter called "Ballerina" and a catchy tune which would play well in any piano bar, "Animal Dreams."
I say it's probably his most personal project because these songs are about him, his soul, his emotions, his family, his life.
"I've been asked so many times where have I been for the last 25 years...this CD is a collection of 'Me's' over that time span," Hess said in the CD notes.
If this is the soundtrack to the life of David Hess, it's a pretty good one. Just this morning, as I walked into the office to check my schedule for the week, I could hear "High" playing in my head and it chased the blues away.
"I'm gonna get high like I did before
and I won't stop 'til she's out the door..."
I'd recommend this disc to anyone, but especially people in the area who like folk music. I'd also recommend this disc to anyone who saw "Last House," or "House at the Edge of the Park." I can just hear myself now.
"Hey, you know the guy who cut that girl Cindy with the razor...You know, he can sing."
Tell David good luck and I hope he keeps churning out his brand of poetry, folk and soul.
Sincerely,
Stephen Pytak, Port Carbon, Pa.
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[b]Hey, Everyone!
Here's a list of upcoming Rocket City events that we shall expect to see you at!
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<u>Katt Lowe & The Othersyde</u>
@ The Gig - Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, February 2nd, 2002
10:00 pm SHARP!
(Kick-ass rocking songstress Katt Lowe with Special Guest - Cherie Currie!)
more info: http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/kattlowe http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/cherie
<u>"VICES"
Starring: Everett Bradley, Danielle Lee Greaves, Michael Heitzman & Ilene Reid</u>
@ The Cutting Room - New York City, NY
Monday, February 4, 2002
6:00 pm & 9:00 pm SHARP!
(VICES is a contemporary musical review exploring everyone?s desires from sex to chocolate. The 90-minute piece was successfully produced in Chicago and was awarded with 8 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations.)
more info: http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/ilenereid http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/michaelheitzman http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/everettbradley
<u>Joe Elliott Band </u>
@ the Baked Potato - Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, February 6th, 2002
9:00 pm SHARP!
(Amazing Fusion Guitarist with a blazing band - currently showcasing material for his second CD. AWESOME!)
more info: http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/joe.../joesgigs.html
<u>Kanary</u>
@ The Shack - Anaheim, CA
Thursday, February 7th, 2002
10:30 pm SHARP!
(Featuring Leslie Knauer of Precious Metal + Mary Kay & Tony Matteucci of legendary Punk Band - The Dogs!)
more info: http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/kanary/gigs_news.html
<u>Cherie Currie & Sandy West</u>
@ Club Make-Up - The El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, March 2nd, 2002
(Club Make-Up celebrates their anniversary with the Rockinest Chicks in the Universe!)
more info: http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/cherie http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/sandywest
<u>Cherie Currie & David Hess</u>
@ the "Monsters Among Us" Autograph Convention
The Radisson Hotel @ LAX - Los Angeles, CA
Saturday & Sunday, March 9th & 10th, 2002
10:00 am - 5:00 pm each day
(CRAZYNESS! A bevvy of film stars, artists and vendors celebrate the art of the Horror Film! Mega-FUN!)
more info: <A HREF="http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/cherie
" TARGET=_blank>http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/cherie
</A> <A HREF="http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/davidhess
" TARGET=_blank>http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/davidhess
</A> http://www.glamourcon.com/mau.html
<u>David Hess</u>
@ The Mint - Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, March 13th, 2001
8:00 pm SHARP!
(David Hess wrote a buncha hit songs for Elvis Presley, then went on to star in half a dozen Wes Craven movies, + about 50 more! A living legend, must see!
P.S. THIS IS A RECORD RELEASE PARTY FOR HIS NEW CD "CAUGHT UP IN THE MOMENT", AND THE PERFORMANCE WILL BE RECORDED FOR A NEW LIVE ALBUM!)
more info: http://www.rocketcityrecords.com/davidhess
P.S. I'll get all the details on all the pages loaded by tomorrow, but thought you'd like the list at least now.
Rock On!
-Joe
P.P.S. Come party with me at the El Rey! I'll be there!
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