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"more RADIO adds"

These fine stations recent added tracks from garry segals new CD taking notes to their playlists..

WEQX
WKPS
WNTI
KBOO
WOUG
WWSP - RADIO UPDATE


"Radio/Reviews Compilation"

The new CD garry segal "taking notes"
has just been sent out and early returns are in!


Garry Segal
Taking Notes
By Trevor Dye
FREE Magazine, JamBase.com, HypeZine

After receiving critical acclaim for his work with Garry & The Moodswingers, Garry Segal is entering the realm of solo act, well, sort of. Taking Notes, his 2008 solo debut, is a collection of Segal's original compositions, but he is accompanied on the album (and often in live shows) by the To Dye For Band. The band is a collaboration of friends Segal has amassed over his 25 year playing career, and the collective credentials are astonishing; to name a few: Jeff Pevar from Crosby Stills & Nash and Phil Lesh & Friends, Phil Rosenthal from Seldom Scene, saxophonist Collin Tilton from Van Morrison's Moondance, and Grammy Award winning dobro player Stacey Phillips. Segal adds vocals and acoustic guitar for all the tracks on the album, along with a bit of his renowned harmonica playing on "Cartwheels" and "Everything's Jake."

Taking Notes bleeds Americana, with an intoxicating blend of uptempo blues and soulful bluegrass that would fit nicely in the juke box of any down n' out, PBR serving dive bar. The good ole' boy quality in Segal's sound is evocative of late Springsteen. But at times, his strong blues influence sends his vocals a little more along the lines of Van Morrison circa Astral Weeks. As a personal fan of whistling, I was especially pleased to hear the whistle intro/exit for "I Keep Drinkin" (probably the best candidate to be added into the aforementioned dive bar juke box). This nod to the drinkers is my favorite track on the album, and the combination of Segal's raw vocals, Steve Roane's heavy baseline, and Tilton's smooth sax, artistically portrays the melancholic world of well whiskey and a burdened heart. Segal's musicianship - especially the free-flowing harmonica work that would put a smile on the face of any Dylan fan - makes his solo worth seeing, but if you have the chance to catch him backed by any combination of the To Dye For Band, don't pass it up. Garry Segal's Taking Notes is a surprisingly great solo debut.
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105.9 WTMT rock station in Asheville NC gave it a spin and program director Ashely says "Wow..so many great musicians on this CD I dont know where to start,
great song here "I Keep Drinkin' " love the whistling !"

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Taprootradio
great online radio source for roots/blues/country

Taprootradio added "Two Broken People" & "Wrong Dogs" to their playlist stop by & listen, make a garry segal request while yer there!
www.taprootradio.com Chapel Hill NC

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Im a DJ and I have a jambands show every sunday night on a college station. The songs I will add to my rotation are "I Keep Drinkin", and "Wind will Blow".

I appreciate the diversity on this recording as it appeals to the roots of American music and the culture of the Americana genre.

the station is WGAO in Franklin Mass. It is currently not online, but thats in the works

Mike Ayers
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NEW CD available on CDbaby http://cdbaby.com/cd/garrysegal
CD title: "TAKING NOTES"
www.todyeforband.com
my blues band
garry& the moodswingers
www.cdbaby.com/moodswingers

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After 20 years touring/recording (3 critically acclaimed CDs) with his successful rockin' blues band Garry & the Moodswingers bandleader Garry Segal embarked on a solo career. Seeking a more personal connection with his audience, he got back to basics with his voice, guitar, pencil and paper and released the highly acclaimed CD "taking notes" . The CD garnered 2 Billboard Songwriting awards, international airplay and great reviews.

Having friends like Jeff Pevar (Crosby Stills & Nash, Phil Lesh, Marc Cohn)
Phil Rosenthal (Seldom Scene)
Collin Tilton (Van Morrison) make contributions to this recent CD has brought Garrys new songs to greater heights. Influences ranging from John Haitt, Grateful Dead, Bill Monroe and Muddy waters make for a unique cocktail of songs.

more info todyeforband.com