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Join us
Sat., August 15th for our CD Release Party at
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park!
"Can't Stop
Now". the new CD from JoBonanno & The Godsons is available
at
CDBaby -
www.cdbaby.com/cd/jobonanno2
iTunes
- Available Now!!! (Search on "Godsons")
Jack's
Music, 30 Broad St., Red Bank, NJ
(732) 842-0731
Dig Station
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http://www.digstation.com/Jobonanno&TheGodsons
Can’t Stop Now, the new
CD release from JoBonanno & The Godsons, was recorded
during the winter and spring of 2008-2009 at LakeHouse Music
in Asbury Park, NJ. The project was produced by Jon
Leidersdorff, and engineered and mixed by Rob Lebret.
The album marks a maturity in songwriting over the group’s
2003 release Turn Up the Heat (a true party record)
as well as the precision of ensemble execution
that results from playing
hundred of gigs all across the state of New Jersey for many
years. The record boasts a diversity of styles while at the
same time exhibiting a cohesive sound throughout.
“Americana” is a term that comes to mind when trying to
convey the varied influences that are exposed in this
12-song set. Country, Cajun, 60’s Pop, Gospel, Ballads and
Rockers all make their appearances in this 50-minute
listening experience. Bandleader JoBonanno’s
personality jumps out of the speakers whether he’s
s**t-kicking in “Don’t Ya Close This Bar Down”, crooning
“One Kiss Led To Another” or howling his way through “You
Bring The Beast Out In Me”. The rhythm section of
Leidersdorff on drums and bassist Ed Horne lay down a
solid foundation, while multi-keyboardist Bruce Marson
provides the flavor and Dennis Miele’s guitars add
the necessary spice to this Rock & Soul stew. Lou Felipe
is the final piece of the puzzle providing strong backing
vocals, percussion and a wailing harp that fuels “The Doctor
Is In”. Newest bandmember Bob Nelson adds sweet
backing vocals to the mix. Rock n’ Roll legend Gary U.S. Bonds adds his
distinctive vocal style to the R&B-flavored “Every Note I
Play” (which songwriter Dave Gonos colors with his
tenor sax). The Soul Cruisers Horns (Screamin’ Steve
Barlotta; sax, Steve Hyde; trumpet ; and Pete Mauer;
trombone) are also a prominent addition to three of the
tracks. Can’t Stop Now is solid Rock n’ Roll
entertainment from a solid Rock n’ Roll band.
Click on the video at the top of the page to hear a sound sample.
1. Lisa's Daddy's Place
2. Don't Ya Close This Bar Down
3. You Bring The Beast Out In Me
4. Give Me A Reason
5. God Draws Straight With Crooked Lines
6. I'll Pick U Up
7. The Doctor Is In
8. The Girl In My Rearview Mirror
9. One Kiss Led To Another
10. Every Note That I Play (Featuring Gary U.S. Bonds)
11. Time To Pray
12. On Valentine's Day
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