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Basic Blue Release Party!

Rocketnoodle Music in conjunction with The Great Black Music Project is pleased to announce a free concert by Chicago-based Blues-Rocker Vince Agwada celebrating the release of his much anticipated sophomore effort entitled, "BASIC BLUE" (RNMCD00002) BASIC BLUE is the follow up to his first official album, the critically acclaimed "Eyes of the City", which earned the #2 spot on the Illinois Entertainer's "Best of 2008" list.

This one of a kind performance will feature Vince Agwada performing "Basic Blue" in its entirety followed by a "Super Jam" featuring many of the players from the project as well as a number of special guests. This promises to be one of the year's most exciting shows.

This event will take place on Thursday, September 29 at 7 p.m. at the Donald H. Smith Theater at Northeastern Illinois University 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. Chicago IL, 60653. Call the Great Black Music Project at 773.268.7505 for more information.

BASIC BLUE consists of twelve original songs. All selections were written produced and arranged by Vince Agwada. BASIC BLUE was recorded at Transient Sound, Chicago. The album was mixed by Jon Ervie at Jupiter Studios Seattle, WA.

BASIC BLUE is available on-line on: iTunes, Amazon.com, Napster, Rhapsody, Zune, eMusic, MediaNet, CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com) and from the official Vince Agwada website (www.vinceagwada.com). The CD can also be purchased at live shows.

To schedule interviews, for store distribution or to request a copy of the new album for radio play, please contact Rocketnoodle Music at: info@rocketnoodlemusic.com

Contact: Rocketnoodle Music info@rocketnoodlemusic.com Website: http://www.vinceagwada.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vinceagwada The Great Black Music Project: http://www.greatblackmusicproject.org

BASIC BLUE in Top 50!

Top 50 Breakthrough Recordings This Week July 29, 2011

  1. JASON ALDEAN JASON ALDEAN (True Country)

  2. ACE HIGHTOWER ACE HIGHTOWER (True Country)

  3. BILLY CURRINGTON DOIN SOMETHIN RIGHT (True Country)

  4. MALPASS BROTHERS MEMORY THAT BAD (True Country)

  5. HAL WILLIS BETTER N EVER (True Country)

  6. GEORGE STRAIT LATEST GREATEST STRAITEST HITS (True Country)

  7. JOHNNY CASH BOOTLEG VOL. 2 -- FROM MEMPHIS TO HOLLYWOOD (True Country)

  8. KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND HOW I GO (Blues)

  9. JODY BOOTH HEAVEN & HELL (True Country)

  10. JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE HARLEM RIVER BLUES (Roots Country)

  11. JOSH TURNER LONG BLACK TRAIN (True Country)

  12. BOBBY LONG A WINTER TALE (Folk)

  13. MUMFORD & SONS SIGH NO MORE (Roots Country)

  14. GEORGE 'HARMONICA' SMITH TEARDROPS ARE FALLING (Blues)

  15. BURLAP TO CASHMERE BURLAP TO CASHMERE (Folk)

  16. SAM ROBERTS BAND  COLLIDER (Roots Rock)

  17. ALLEN THOMPSON 26 YEARS (Roots Rock)

  18. DICKY JAMES AND THE BLUE FLAMES     HARD RAIN (Blues)

  19. THE SECRET SISTERS BIG RIVER (SINGLE ONLY) (Roots Country)

  20. DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS GO-GO BOOTS (Roots Rock)

  21. CHUCK BRODSKY SUBTOTAL ECLIPSE (Folk)

  22. KINGS HIGHWAY   THE LINE (Roots Rock)

  23. FLEETWOOD MAC KILN HOUSE (Roots Rock)

  24. HOPE WAITS         HOPE WAITS (Blues)

  25. THE H2 BIG BAND YOU'RE IT! (Jazz)

  26. NATHAN MOORE DEAR PUPPETEER (Folk)

  27. GRATEFUL DEAD ROAD TRIPS, VOL. 4, NO. 4 (Roots Rock)

  28. CREAM  ICON 2 (Roots Rock)

  29. IVAN APPELROUTH BLUE AND INSTRUMENTAL! (Blues)

  30. CHUCK BERRY AFTER SCHOOL SESSION / BERRY IS ON TOP - REMASTER (Roots Rock)

  31. LAUREN SHERA ONCE I WAS A BIRD (Roots Country)

  32. MIKE ZITO GREYHOUND (Blues)

  33. ABBIE GARDNER  HOPE (Roots Country)

  34. ARNOLD MCCULLER SOON AS I GET PAID (Blues)

  35. MARK CUNNINGHAM AND THE NATIONALS DIMESTORE REDEMPTION (Roots Country)

  36. TAJ MAHAL TAJ'S BLUES (Blues)

  37. CHIP TAYLOR ROCK AND ROLL JOE (Roots Rock)

  38. VINCE AGWADA BASIC BLUE (Blues)

  39. MARSHALL CHAPMAN BIG LONESOME (Roots Country)

  40. MUDDY WATERS MUDDY, BRASS & THE BLUES / CAN'T GET NO GRINDIN' - REMASTER (Blues)

  41. SACHAL VASANDANI HI-FLY (Jazz)

  42. EFREN ALWAYS BEEN A BLEEDER (Folk)

  43. SUNDAY AT THE STATION THE TRINITY BLUR (Roots Country)

  44. BOB DYLAN BOOTLEG SERIES, VOL. 1-3 (Folk)

  45. E.G. KIGHT LIP SERVICE (Blues)

  46. MIKE DOWLING WITH DAVID LANGE ECLECTRICITY (Jazz)

  47. BEN PRESTAGE ONE CROW MURDER (Blues)

  48. MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER THE AGE OF MIRACLES (Folk)

  49. MONTY ALEXANDER HARLEM-KINGSTON EXPRESS -- LIVE! (Jazz)

  50. TEDDY THOMPSON BELLA (Roots Rock)

Based on the charts from Roots Music Report for the week ending July 29, 2011

 

CD coming this summer!

Vince has been hard at work since March of 2010 putting together what promises to be his best work yet. This 12-song extravaganza of all originals includes a who's who lineup of Chi-Town talent and includes guest appearances from Sugar Blue, Larry McCray and Bill "The Buddha" Dickens. Look for it in stores early summer 2011.

Eyes of the City #2 for 2008!

Beverly Zeldin-Palmer of the Illinois Entertainer chose 'Eyes of the City' second on her list of the top 10 releases of 2008; second only to Buddy Guy's "Skin Deep". Click here to order read the article...

New CD Released!

The new CD, Eyes of the City from Chicago-based Blues/Rock axeslinger Vince Agwada is one of the most powerful debut efforts to come along in quite some time. Coming in at just under 78 minutes, this CD is a fascinatijg journey that seamlessly spans numerous genre without skipping a beat. Click here to order a copy...

1. It's a Shame 5:21
2. Blooze 5:17
3. Does it Really Matter? 4:28
4. Car Wash Blues 6:16
5. I'm Coming Home 6:31
6. Rain (featuring Sugar Blue) 7:58
7. Confidence Man 4:58
8. Tubed Out 4:03
9. Hard to Cry 7:32
10. Come on In 5:57
11. Ellie 7:34
12. Bottle 4:11
13. Eyes of the City 6:43

Lioness Film ScoreLioness of Lisabi

Originally commissioned to contribute one song to the film, producers of the independent film "Lioness of Lisabi" were so blown away by Vince's original submission "Heart of a Lioness" that they've asked him to contribute two more pieces. The short film, shot in Barbados, and loosely based on the life of the mother of Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti is in post-production and should hit theaters and festivals by the fall. More information is available on the film's site...

CBE Album Project

Chicago Blues Experience co-founders Vince Agwada and Russ Green are currently writing and rehearsing new material for an album scheduled for release this fall. Vince is producing and there is label interest already. Stay tuned for more info...

 

 


 
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