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Corin Curschellas is celebrating her stage anniversary with a special 4-CD box set.
Corin Curschellas performed live for the first time 50 years ago and already showed her versatile talents back then. This anniversary was an occasion for the Tourbo Music label to look back on the career of the Graubünden singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and actress and to publish the extraordinary retrospective "Collecziuns: Her Songs 1990-2010+2022".

In 2023, Corin Curschellas is best known for new versions of traditional Romanesque folk songs that are as subtle as they are fresh, which she has created in changing formations over the past twelve years. These are loved by the audience and praised by the media. Because of this, however, Corin Curschellas' earlier work was somewhat forgotten, especially since these recordings are outdated. Therefore, the focus of the retrospective was placed on her own compositions from the years 1990-2010, in which she showed herself to be linguistically and stylistically cosmopolitan. They are songs in dialect, German, English, French and Romansh, which were recorded in studios in Graubünden, Zurich, Berlin, Vienna, Paris, London and New York with countless musicians from Switzerland, Europe, Africa and the USA.

The selection of the pieces was made by Mathias Rüegg, the spiritus rector of the Vienna Art Orchestra, in which Corin Curschellas worked as a solo singer for many years. The renowned composer and arranger has created a very personal and not a chronological or thematic compilation. Despite all the musical and linguistic diversity, the unmistakably clear and multifaceted voice of Corin Curschellas is always the focus. The 60 pieces also include some unpublished solo pieces and poem settings from 2022, as well as four works composed for Corin Curschellas with the Vienna Art Orchestra. In addition to the four CDs, the box also contains two stylishly designed brochures illustrated with numerous photos with all the lyrics and tributes to 26 personalities.

At almost two meters tall, David Hope is an imposing figure and the prime example of a folk bard – an itinerant singer and wandering storyteller. A lonely traveler, Hope has traveled the high and low roads of his homeland and continental Europe, armed with his trusty acoustic guitar, charming Irish wit, seductive stories and thought-provoking heartfelt songs.
Paraphrasing his style proves to be a challenge, because he uses elements of Americana, his native Irish folk and the blues, but remains true to the tradition of classic singer/songwriting and knows how to bring it into pop/rock with modern arrangements move corner. This makes the songs catchier, but they don't lose any of their originality and fascination - even if you listen to the album for the umpteenth time, you always discover something new!
Numerous live shows show the growing popularity of the bard with the incomparable voice. Graham Candy has also invited David as an opening act for his tour in the Czech Republic; other big names in the industry soon to follow in Germany.

01 Open Door
02 The Best Thing
03 Turning Page
04 Tough Love
05 Christmas Day
06 flares
07 What's To Become
08 Steal Away
09 The Blackness
10 Watch Over You

01 ALL THAT'S LEFT
02 CASTLE
03 TELL YOU A STORY
04 CROSSFADES
05 FRAGMENTS
06 CIRCLE OF EXISTENCE
07 VERDEN'S SANGE
08 HAZY WINTER SUN
09 PERSISTENT
10 THE HOPE OF FOOLS

Much-awaited is somewhat of an over-used term in the world of album releases, but it's hard to avoid it when describing the forthcoming album from Mark Geary, one of the Ireland's finest and unassuming song-smiths. It's five years since his last studio album and in that time, Geary has been frequently on the road, building his fan-base throughout Europe and the US where he lived for many years. It's often whilst touring that he forms ideas for songs, trying them out in front of new audiences, and indeed many of the albums' songs were born and shaped this way. Finely tuned to his public's response, he can intuitively sense how a verse or an idea can move and be crafted in a new direction. Born in Dublin, he moved to New York at an early age where he cut his teeth on the music circuit, playing alongside the likes of Jeff Buckley at the renowned Sin-e café and where he garnered respect and attention from both audiences and fellow artists. Of Mark's time in New York, Time Out NY magazine said “His delicate songs about love and defiance...recall Richard Thompson and John Lennon....one of the East Village's favorite adopted sons.”

01 Frostbite
02 Lesson Learned
03 Dandelion
04 Down In Front
05 Rosebud
06 Battle Of Troy
07 Rose
08 Don't Break
09 The Fool
10 Happy
11 Holding Fire

Much-awaited is somewhat of an over-used term in the world of album releases, but it's hard to avoid it when describing the forthcoming album from Mark Geary, one of the Ireland's finest and unassuming song-smiths. It's five years since his last studio album and in that time, Geary has been frequently on the road, building his fan-base throughout Europe and the US where he lived for many years. It's often whilst touring that he forms ideas for songs, trying them out in front of new audiences, and indeed many of the albums' songs were born and shaped this way. Finely tuned to his public's response, he can intuitively sense how a verse or an idea can move and be crafted in a new direction. Born in Dublin, he moved to New York at an early age where he cut his teeth on the music circuit, playing alongside the likes of Jeff Buckley at the renowned Sin-e café and where he garnered respect and attention from both audiences and fellow artists. Of Mark's time in New York, Time Out NY magazine said “His delicate songs about love and defiance...recall Richard Thompson and John Lennon....one of the East Village's favorite adopted sons.”

01 Frostbite
02 Lesson Learned
03 Dandelion
04 Down In Front
05 Rosebud
06 Battle Of Troy
07 Rose
08 Don't Break
09 The Fool
10 Happy
11 Holding Fire

At a concert by the band musique en route, it's easy to completely devote yourself to their varied folk music. It's no wonder that this ensemble consists of extremely experienced musicians who have played on numerous stages. As a guest, you can just as easily immerse yourself in an extremely rich world of sound, a kaleidoscope of styles, traditions and newly interpreted songs from all corners of Eastern Europe. Accordion, double bass, guitar, violin and vocals ring out, but also more exotic instruments such as the oriental darabukka or the kanna, a milk jug from Hungary used as a percussion instrument - always a new discovery. Her contagious joy of playing is unique, her irrepressible desire to interact with the audience in the most direct way and to pass on her joy in music unchanged. Spontaneously, honestly and always with the aim of leaving behind a lasting concert experience. In musique en route, everyone pulls together; a band that has its heart in the right place and gives new shine to time-honoured sounds.

01 Cadaneasca
02 Maminka
03 Rua Quince
04 Nane Tsokha
05 Martesa Ime
06 Rokatanc
07 Joulik
08 Mukav Tu
09 Hava Nagila
10 Tues Golden Pave

Pigeons On The Gate have drawn inspiration from the sounds of ancient and modern folk for a series of impressive live sessions touring the west coast of Ireland. Since then, traditional and organic sounds have formed the basis for the unique soundscapes of their music. After several hundred shows played, three successful albums and growing airplays on radio and television, the band around the charismatic front couple - Lajescha & Roger O'Dubler - has won a loyal audience at home and abroad with their open and intoxicating manner.
With their EP "Take the Shot" they were able to successfully position themselves at number 9 in the Swiss charts in summer 2016. Now they are releasing their third studio album under the aegis of Berlin hit producer and songwriter Steve Van Velvet (Alexa Feser, Die Prinzen, Falco). The eleven songs present themselves with a new, promising sound. The songwriting has become more homogeneous and a little more pop.
Nevertheless, the folk elements prevailed, remain the common thread and give the songs and productions the charm that makes the music of the Emerald Isle so popular in the rest of the world.

SIDE A
01 Queens & Soliders
02Autumn
03 Breathe
04 Columban's Legacy
05 Chasing Suns

SIDE B
01 Road to Corofin I
02 Road to Corofin II
03 Leila's Birthday
04 Johnny
05 Maggie Maguire
06 Two Kingdoms

Pigeons On The Gate have drawn inspiration from the sounds of ancient and modern folk for a series of impressive live sessions touring the west coast of Ireland. Since then, traditional and organic sounds have formed the basis for the unique soundscapes of their music. After several hundred shows played, three successful albums and growing airplays on radio and television, the band around the charismatic front couple - Lajescha & Roger O'Dubler - has won a loyal audience at home and abroad with their open and intoxicating manner.
With their EP "Take the Shot" they were able to successfully position themselves at number 9 in the Swiss charts in summer 2016. Now they are releasing their third studio album under the aegis of Berlin hit producer and songwriter Steve Van Velvet (Alexa Feser, Die Prinzen, Falco). The eleven songs present themselves with a new, promising sound. The songwriting has become more homogeneous and a little more pop.
Nevertheless, the folk elements prevailed, remain the common thread and give the songs and productions the charm that makes the music of the Emerald Isle so popular in the rest of the world.

1.Queens & Soliders
2.Autumn
3. Breathe
4. Columban's Legacy
5. Chasing Suns
6. Road to Corofin I
7. Road to Corofin II
8. Leila's Birthday
9. Johnny
10.Maggie Maguire
11. Two Kingdoms

"I'm a bit dusty, but I'm far from outdated and certainly not rusty," jokes Reto Burrell about himself and his craft. At the age of 44, he celebrates the 20th anniversary of his solo career as a singer/songwriter and recording artist this year. A lot has happened in these 20 years. Hundreds of concerts played, hundreds of songs written, thousands of hours of work in various recording studios around the world

01 Shake It
02 Chasing The Wild
03 How Many Doubts?
04 Swimming In Stars
05 Ticket To Fly
06 I hate goodbyes
07 Red Red Wine Pt.2
08 When It Comes To Town Tonight
09 You're Still Alive
10 Seize The Morning Light
11 Sweet Lovers
12 Three Monkeys
13 A Reason To Stay Here
14 Gladiators Of Society

On his tenth studio album "Shampoo Or Gasoline" Reto Burrell sounds as snotty and cheeky as if it were his debut.
The new work was created in the spirit of the last concert tour in spring/summer 2017. The live presence and the energy of the band's interaction were an important driver and gave the necessary fire. Composing, performing live and recording went hand in hand. Burrell always likes to pack his own experiences into his songs. But on this album, for the first time, he consciously sings about things that make him think. It also addresses characteristics or conditions in our society that have unfortunately become so firmly established that we no longer question them.
Soft talk instead of questioning - looking the other way instead of recognizing - waiting instead of acting. Burrell also sings about the return of Robin Hood in his new songs, and wonders when the bottomless bucket will finally be full. If you want to be heard in this noisy world, you have to shout. Rock music shouldn't just be played, it should be lived much more.
Burrell has managed to make rock music his lifeblood. Even after more than 20 years of concert experience in Germany and abroad on several 100 stages, he is still full of energy. This is how you experience him at each of his concerts: straightforward, direct and always in a good mood!

SIDE A
01 Rising To The Beat
02 Shampoo Or Gasoline
03 On Top Of The Moon
04 Blind (Everything Is Fine)
05 Where is Robin Hood?
06 In A Bucket With A Hole

SIDE B
01 Shout It Out
02 Tell Me Why
03 She Says She's American
04 Carried Away
05Leaving Scars Behind
06 Like Zombies And Toys

On his tenth studio album 'Shampoo Or Gasoline', Reto Burrell sounds as snotty and cheeky as if it were his debut.
The new work was created in the spirit of the last concert tour in spring/summer 2017. The live presence and the energy of the band's interaction were an important driver and gave the necessary fire. Composing, performing live and recording went hand in hand. Burrell always likes to pack his own experiences into his songs. But on this album, for the first time, he consciously sings about things that make him think. It also addresses characteristics or conditions in our society that have unfortunately become so firmly established that we no longer question them.
Whitewashing instead of questioning - looking the other way instead of recognizing - waiting instead of acting. Burrell also sings about the return of Robin Hood in his new songs, and wonders when the bottomless bucket will finally be full. If you want to be heard in this noisy world, you have to shout.

1. Rising To The Beat
2. Shampoo Or Gasoline
3. On Top Of The Moon
4. Blind (Everything Is Fine)
5. Where Is Robin Hood?
6. In A Bucket With A Hole
7. Shout It Out
8. Tell Me Why
9. She Says She's American
10. Carried Away
11. Leaving Scars Behind
12. Like Zombies And Toys

"I'm a bit dusty, but I'm far from outdated and certainly not rusty," jokes Reto Burrell about himself and his craft. At the age of 44, he celebrates the 20th anniversary of his solo career as a singer/songwriter and recording artist this year. A lot has happened in these 20 years. Hundreds of concerts played, hundreds of songs written, thousands of hours of work in various recording studios around the world.” There is probably nothing he experienced that Reto Burrell did not let flow into his songs. If you ask him about the highlight of his career, he says modestly: “The greatest thing is the joy and honor of being able to live music to the fullest alongside creating music. Where else, if not in real life, are songs and their stories created?
On this album, Reto Burrell does not shy away from being critical of himself in the songs as well as with the songs. Hear it in WHEN IT COMES TO TOWN TONIGHT and A REASON TO STAY HERE. But at the end of the day he too is looking forward to the light of the next morning: SEIZE THE MORNING LIGHT.

Side A

01 Shake It
02 Chasing The Wild
03 How Many Doubts?
04 Swimming In Stars
05 Ticket To Fly
06 I hate goodbyes
07 Red Red Wine Pt.2

Side B

08 When It Comes To Town Tonight
09 You're Still Alive
10 Seize The Morning Light
11 Sweet Lovers
12 Three Monkeys
13 A Reason To Stay Here
14 Gladiators Of Society