Ed Rashed - Big Treehouse Records - Independent Artist Links

Select Independent Artists
that you may or may not have heard of
but are definitely worthy of your attention
Oh, go ahead, take a chance!
Click away, come back later,
we'll still be here.
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Not your usual Independent Artist Links!
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*Click to Suggest a Link*

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Cover of Tim Ware Group first album - click to go to the Tim Ware Group website

Cover of Tim Ware Group album Shelter From The Norm - click to go to the Tim Ware Group website

The Tim Ware Group
Gorgeous tunes, tasty arrangements, awesome playing - one of the more successful fusions
of Classical with Jazz you will ever hear, played on acoustic string instruments. Almost all of the songs
from 2 entire albums are very generously offered here free in MP3 format, with PDFs of the sheet music thrown in.
If that's not enough for you, there's a Tim Ware Band v2.0 page with a bunch of newer stuff, also excellent, also free.
What's going on? Read the story. Makes you wonder just how long the recording industry has had its head on backwards.
If Tim ever gets these tunes out on CDs, you're going to buy them, right? Promise.

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CD cover for Iron & Wine, Passing Afternoon - click to visit Iron & Wine website

CD cover for Womanking CD - click to visit Iron & Wine website

Our Endless Numbered Days CD cover - click to visit Iron & Wine website

Iron & Wine
Clean acoustic production, deceptively uncomplicated progressions,
almost intentionally home-made sounding. A homey flavor to the artwork, too.
The whole package seems carefully designed not to distract from the real heart of the project,
which is the lyrics. Fine gems in simple settings from Sam Beam, a.k.a. Iron & Wine.
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Russki
Visual and Sonic samples from independent artist Russki,
including an attempt to create a semi-palindromic track, (not an easy thing to do!)
plus other tracks from two CDs; electronic fun.
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Koala Bear Studios
Several talented independent artists and bands to hear to on this
interesting independent label.
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The deal - Interesting story about some interesting music you have probably never heard.
(If you already know about these connections in
The Great Convoluted Rock and Roll History Flow-chart in the Sky,
you can rightly consider yourself a very hip music fan.)
More importantly, if you are a fan of bands like Rockpile, Squeeze, or, to go further
back, The Byrds and The Hollies, you will love listening to The deal.
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Paul Winter
Paul Winter / Living Music - This award winning musician has been breaking boundaries for decades - not just stylistic boundaries,
but even boundaries between species! He and the Paul Winter Consort make music that will
please listeners and confound critics for generations! An independent artist that
shows all independent artists the way it's done. Check out the website, pick up a few CDs, and
don't pass up a chance to hear him live!
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The BogaTones
The BogaTones - From Tenessee. Original country music band with original songs, news, mp3's,
bios, band forum & more.
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Mike Lasala
Acoustic | Rock | Evolving | Soul
Mike Lasala - Hear some well written and well performed songs from this
New Haven, Connecticut singer/songwriter.
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Ina May Wool - Class act! Great singer, great songwriter, and a pair of CDs full of great songs to prove it!
Website has tour info, bio, reviews, and info on her CDs. She'll even sign one for you!
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Joe Sorren - Artwork and sound files from a very creative soul. Fabulous in the true sense of that word.
Quality web site with many samples of limited edition lithographs available for sale.
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Click to visit the New Bohemians web site

The New Bohemians and foamy -
Excellent new material from Edie Brickell and the original New Bohemian gang.
Former-major-label pop ensemble The New Bohemians offer Mp3s, a new CD for sale, and more
at their web site. Also, check out New Bohemians percussionist John Bush's
new band, foamy, and the 2 CDs available at their web site.
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Janis Ian - One of our most successful and astute Independent Artists, singer/songwriter
Janis Ian shows how it can be done. Don't miss her article "The Internet Debacle" and
the followup and fallout from this crystal clear perspective on the current state and possible future of
the music business. Site also includes tour info, CDs for sale, a rotating selection of Mp3s, and much more.
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PIPE - Period Instrument Performance Ensembles - one of several great lists
maintained by Brad Leissa
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Publish America - Putting into print the works of many Independent Writers,
including our own songwriting collaborator, Bob Colonna. Check out this esteemed list of Independent Artists.
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Ragwagon - Folk-Rock, Skiffle band, Americana, "Folk 'n' Roll," call it what you like! The fun will stick to your ribs -
Mp3s, photos, and a brand new CD with a fair sampling of Ed Rashed's piano, organ, dulcimer, vocals
and songwriting work. Hey, isn't this nepotism, or something?
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The Poet Watch - Be forewarned! You can get lost here! Links to one interesting independent poet after another.
More talent here than you can take in with one gulp, guaranteed.
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Origen - From Ukraine - from breathtaking Orthodox chant to tasteful modern sound renderings,
ORIGEN has many facets. The latest is a new Compilation CD of various artists
which is slated to contain two tunes by our own Ed Rashed!
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Juliette Esper - Jazz singer from Dublin.
Fine website includes mp3s from her live CD, and lots of resources for musicians.
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John Scott Cree - UK singer/songwriter, comedian and writer. A very funny man.
Great website with many samples of his work,
including a free e-book entitled A Superfluous Man.
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Matthew Cook - California New Age pianist with a refreshingly eclectic approach. Web site offers Mp3
downloads, info on Matthew's CDs, and excellent links to Indie and New Age resources.
Relax...breathe deeply and let the music wash over you...
visualize peace and happiness everywhere on Earth...
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The Epic of Gilgamesh, a musical interpretation

Gilgamesh- Music, lyrics, mp3s, and a CD, based on the ancient epic. Musical collaboration from
many quarters, but mosly the obsession of Tony Garone. This is one very unique and
fascinating project, well worth a listen!
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Meg Hutchinson - Berkshire singer/songwriter with some breathtaking songs on 3 (so far)
independently produced CDs. The first is already out of print, so hurry! Wonderful site
with reviews, tour info, and those gorgeous lyrics, including works-in-progress.
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The Eighth Circle Independent Artist Collective - "For those of us not distributed by mega-corporations."
Browse the websites of some unique Independent Artists and helpful resources.
Ed Rashed is proud to be a member of this unique collective.
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More sites featuring Independent Artists
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pigFACTORY - an international Music Publishing and
Producer Management company - many links to independent artist sites
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Monster Demos - Music Production and Producers, located in various places around the planet.
The web site sports an interesting, chaotic collection of links to independent artists.

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CDBaby- Another great starting point for discovering all sorts of artists in
all sorts of styles - also features both online and toll-free shopping.
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earBuzz- A new entry into the indie marketplace.
100% of what you pay for CDs goes to the artists. Really!
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BURBs - British Underground Rock Bands! Lots of them. Listen, surf, order CDs
from various and sundry bands.
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BURBsAudio - Independent UK Record Label. Hear the best of the BURBs.
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IUMA- Internet Underground Music Archives
Where it all began, and is still going strong
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- Music By Ed Rashed -
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