Bernie Worrell & the WOO Warriors
are led by the former keyboardist, co-producer, songwriter and music director of the Plainfield-originated Rock and Roll Hall of Fame funk act Parliament-Funkadelic. The architect of the synth bassline used in funk and disco, Bernie's musical licks have influenced a generation of hip-hop stars, including Dr.Dre, Ice Cube, Salt 'n' Pepa, Snoop Doggy Dog, En Vogue, Digital Underground, Heavy D, and De La Soul. The funk genius toured with Talking Heads for four years and also has toured and recorded with The Pretenders, Bootsy Collins' Rubber Band and, most recently, as a member of "Black Jack Johnson" (the musicians with rapper Mos Def). Vocalist Jen Durkin is former lead singer of Deep Banana Blackout, keyboardist Gregg Fitz has gigged with Bootsy's Rubber Band and Quazar. Rounding out the lineup is longtime bassist of WOO, Donna McPherson; double-bass drum wizard Garry Sullivan (who also performs with the Cro Mags); and seven-string guitar maestro, The Flash!!! Bernie Worrell & the WOO Warriors specifically wrote "Thank Ya" for "Jersey Jams, Jersey Cares." The funky anthem celebrates the country's continued unity in the wake of 9/11. Contact PurpleWOO Productions, P.O. Box 557, Lebanon, NJ 08833-0557, 908-537-6548, fax: 908-537-7514,
purplewoo@earthlink.net
www.bernieworrell.com
Robert Randolph & Family Band
is led by a rising sacred steel guitar star from Newark who is to improvisational rock what Sam Cooke was to sixties soul music: a secular innovator. Randolph, his cousins, drummer Marcus Randolph and bassist-vocalist Danyell Morgan, and sought-after New Jersey Hammond organ wizard John Ginty, combine the joy and inspiration of gospel with the rich roots of The Allman Brothers Band, Jimi Hendrix Experience and Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble. Soon to be touring with Dave Matthews Band, the friendly four-piece donated "Pressing My Way" from its "Live at the Wetlands" debut CD. Contact Family Band Records, P.O. Box 1233, Morristown, NJ 07962,
RobertRandolph1@aol.com
www.robertrandolph.net
Matt Angus Thing
is a new project formed by Matt Angus, lead singer-songwriter of the veteran improvisational folk-rock band Angus, owner of Black Potatoe Records and Atomic Productions in Clinton and founder of the popular Black Potatoe Festival held every summer at the historic Red Mill in Clinton. The band, also bassist Randy Artiglere, recently toured Florida and will release its debut album soon on Black Potatoe. One of two tracks that inspired the compilation, Matt's "Understand" features Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Levon Helm of The Band and former From Good Homes fiddler Jamie Coan, who reunited with producer and former From Good Homes saxophonist Dan Myers for the track. Contact Black Potatoe Records, 70 West Main St., Clinton. 908-735-4220, fax: 908-735-4557,
angusmusic@aol.com
www.angusmusic.com
Glen Burtnik
is a pillar of the New Jersey music scene. He got his start playing with Asbury Jukes guitarist Bobby Bandiera and The Hooters' Fran Smith in the Stone Pony house band Cats on a Smooth Surface. He also played Paul McCartney in a West Coast tour of "Beatlemania" opposite Marshall Crenshaw as John Lennon. After releasing two solo albums on A&M, Glen formed Slaves of New Brunswick and joined the popular progressive rock band Styx, with whom he is still a member. Glen has co-penned such hits as "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" with and for Patty Smyth and "Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man," which was recorded by country great Randy Travis. His annual Xmas Xtravaganza at New York's Bottom Line with dozens of all-star guests has raised thousands of dollars for organizations that combat hunger. "Window of the World" is a brand new tune in response to the events of Sept. 11.
www.glenburtnik.com
Railroad Earth
is one of the country's fastest rising jam-grass sensations. The Sussex County-based band made a huge impact in 2001 with its debut album, "The Black Bear Sessions". A follow-up is slated for release on Sugar Hill Records this year. The line-up features former From Good Homes frontman Todd Sheaffer, and members of Blue Sparks from Hell. "Seven Story Mountain" was inspired by an enlightening trip to India. Contact Ross Artist Management Inc., 310-278-6200, fax: 310-278-6299,
management@railroadearth.com
www.railroadearth.com
Princeton-raised
Lo Faber
is the former co-frontman of the Geffen/Mercury recording act God Street Wine, one of the pioneers of the late 1980s New York jam band scene. Lo's track, "Miracle Time," was culled from his rock opera, "Henry's House," a children's fable that is a cross between C.S. Lewis' "Tales of Narnia" and The Who's "Tommy." Producers are interested in a stage adaptation of "Henry's House." Lo's band includes former members of Ominous Seapods, Zen Tricksters and Splintered Sunlight, opera singer Angela Ford and quite often keyboardist Jason Crosby, who plays with Susan Tedeschi and Oteil Burbridge of The Allman Brothers Band.
lo@lofaber.com
www.lofaber.com
Barbuda
is a slammin’ jam ‘n’ groove unit from New Brunswick that masterfully combines Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Miles Davis into an intoxicating blend of socially conscious fun. With a huge following built up in the Garden State, the spirited septet is touring the Northeast behind its independent studio debut, "The Highest Fi." Contact 732-766-0376,
info@barbudaful.com
www.barbudaful.com
Ta-Ta
is a Q-Vo Records artist from Plainfield who won the first Queen Latifah Award for Hip-Hop and was chosen by Billboard/BET as a featured "New Artist" in 2001 based on the strenth of her debut album, "Never Forget." She is joined on a hip-hop version of Rudyard Kipling's "If" by popular Jersey artists Alvin Madison, The Cicada Brothers and Lenny Lawson. Contact Q-Vo Records, 1717 E. Second St., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076,
908-322-1869, fax: 908-769-3392,
www.ta-ta.com
q-vorecords@ta-ta.com
Seth Alexander
has produced NJ musicians for almost two decades at SRA Studios in Scotch Plains. Seth wrote and produced his track, "Back To You (Chris’ Song)," and Ta-Ta’s track, "If You Can (You’ll Be A Man My Son)". Seth produced Ta-Ta’s 2001 debut album, "Never Forget," Contact S.R.A. Studios, 908-322-1869, fax: 908-769-3392,
www.ta-ta.com
q-vorecords@ta-ta.com
Kathy Phillips
is a promising singer-songwriter from Flanders whose debut album, "Sway," recently was released on New Jersey-based Black Potatoe Records. Her "Angels Never Sleep" features former Spin Doctors guitarist Anthony Krizan, who hails from Planfield. The song is dedicated to the memory of Kristin Graziani. Contact Black Potatoe Records at 70 W. Main St., Clinton. 908-735-4220, fax: 908-735-4557,
kphillips@ureach.com
www.kathyphillips.com
The Alice Project
is a pop-smart, song-driven outfit from Trenton whose namesake, sought-after singer-songwriter Alice Leon, wrote "11" specifically for "Jersey Jams, Jersey Cares." The Alice Project also donated "Goodbye Old Friend" from its independent debut album, "The Big Number," to "The World Will Remember" charity compilation for disaster relief. The band includes guitarist Jimmy Leahey, son of Plainfield jazz great Harry Leahey and co-author of "11," who also plays on Glen Burtnik's track.
thealiceproject@aol.com
www.thealiceproject.com
John Eddie
is one of the most popular live attractions to ever play a New Jersey nightclub. His good-time, well-rooted pop-rock brought him international fame with his self-titled debut's hit singles, "Jungle Boy" and "Pretty Little Rebel." John's contribution to "Jersey Jams, Jersey Cares," "AmericanThing," is an outlaw hoot in the spirit of Jerry Lee Lewis meets Jean-Paul Belmondo. The entertaining tune was first heard on the 1999 disc, "Happily Never After." Call the John Eddie hotline at 732-291-9737,
yofaithful@aol.com
www.johneddie.com
Swampadelica
is a soulful, Boonton-based experimental roots unit that recently completed its second album with Phish engineer/producer John Siket, including the inspiring compilation track, "Water." The vocal tracks to the song were recorded on the evening of Sept. 10. "The sessions went until 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 11," the band says. "We went to bed unknowing of the burning skyline across the river and how the world was about to change in one morning's worth of sleep.'' Contact Swampadelica at P.O. Box 500, Boonton, NJ 07005, 973-335-6165,
info@swampadelica.com
www.swampadelica.com
The VooDUDES
are a veteran "Jerzydeco" outfit that has been one of the state's most popular live acts for a decade. They contributed the soulful "Master's Ship" from their fourth album, "Block Party." Also a mix of roots rock and good Caribbean vibes, The VooDUDES have a following that extends from New Brunswick to New Orleans, where they have the respect of the birthplace of American music. Contact 732-249-5892
www.thevoodudes.com
Scrap Daddy
is a group of family and friends from throughout New Jersey who combined a variety of musical styles and instruments to symbolize the events of Sept. 11 and the unity that resulted. Based on President Bush's stirring September address to the nation, their "Never Again" inspired "Jersey Jams, Jersey Cares" and the Jersey Jams Fund.
scrapdaddymail@aol.com
Bernie Worrell & the WOO Warriors
are led by the former keyboardist, co-producer, songwriter and music director of the Plainfield-originated Rock and Roll Hall of Fame funk act Parliament-Funkadelic. The architect of the synth bassline used in funk and disco, Bernie's musical licks have influenced a generation of hip-hop stars, including Dr.Dre, Ice Cube, Salt 'n' Pepa, Snoop Doggy Dog, En Vogue, Digital Underground, Heavy D, and De La Soul. The funk genius toured with Talking Heads for four years and also has toured and recorded with The Pretenders, Bootsy Collins' Rubber Band and, most recently, as a member of "Black Jack Johnson" (the musicians with rapper Mos Def). Vocalist Jen Durkin is former lead singer of Deep Banana Blackout, keyboardist Gregg Fitz has gigged with Bootsy's Rubber Band and Quazar. Rounding out the lineup is longtime bassist of WOO, Donna McPherson; double-bass drum wizard Garry Sullivan (who also performs with the Cro Mags); and seven-string guitar maestro, The Flash!!! Bernie Worrell & the WOO Warriors specifically wrote "Thank Ya" for "Jersey Jams, Jersey Cares." The funky anthem celebrates the country's continued unity in the wake of 9/11. Contact PurpleWOO Productions, P.O. Box 557, Lebanon, NJ 08833-0557, 908-537-6548, fax: 908-537-7514,
Robert Randolph & Family Band
is led by a rising sacred steel guitar star from Newark who is to improvisational rock what Sam Cooke was to sixties soul music: a secular innovator. Randolph, his cousins, drummer Marcus Randolph and bassist-vocalist Danyell Morgan, and sought-after New Jersey Hammond organ wizard John Ginty, combine the joy and inspiration of gospel with the rich roots of The Allman Brothers Band, Jimi Hendrix Experience and Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble. Soon to be touring with Dave Matthews Band, the friendly four-piece donated "Pressing My Way" from its "Live at the Wetlands" debut CD. Contact Family Band Records, P.O. Box 1233, Morristown, NJ 07962,
Matt Angus Thing
is a new project formed by Matt Angus, lead singer-songwriter of the veteran improvisational folk-rock band Angus, owner of Black Potatoe Records and Atomic Productions in Clinton and founder of the popular Black Potatoe Festival held every summer at the historic Red Mill in Clinton. The band, also bassist Randy Artiglere, recently toured Florida and will release its debut album soon on Black Potatoe. One of two tracks that inspired the compilation, Matt's "Understand" features Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Levon Helm of The Band and former From Good Homes fiddler Jamie Coan, who reunited with producer and former From Good Homes saxophonist Dan Myers for the track. Contact Black Potatoe Records, 70 West Main St., Clinton. 908-735-4220, fax: 908-735-4557,
Glen Burtnik
is a pillar of the New Jersey music scene. He got his start playing with Asbury Jukes guitarist Bobby Bandiera and The Hooters' Fran Smith in the Stone Pony house band Cats on a Smooth Surface. He also played Paul McCartney in a West Coast tour of "Beatlemania" opposite Marshall Crenshaw as John Lennon. After releasing two solo albums on A&M, Glen formed Slaves of New Brunswick and joined the popular progressive rock band Styx, with whom he is still a member. Glen has co-penned such hits as "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" with and for Patty Smyth and "Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man," which was recorded by country great Randy Travis. His annual Xmas Xtravaganza at New York's Bottom Line with dozens of all-star guests has raised thousands of dollars for organizations that combat hunger. "Window of the World" is a brand new tune in response to the events of Sept. 11.
Railroad Earth
is one of the country's fastest rising jam-grass sensations. The Sussex County-based band made a huge impact in 2001 with its debut album, "The Black Bear Sessions". A follow-up is slated for release on Sugar Hill Records this year. The line-up features former From Good Homes frontman Todd Sheaffer, and members of Blue Sparks from Hell. "Seven Story Mountain" was inspired by an enlightening trip to India. Contact Ross Artist Management Inc., 310-278-6200, fax: 310-278-6299,
Princeton-raised
Lo Faber
is the former co-frontman of the Geffen/Mercury recording act God Street Wine, one of the pioneers of the late 1980s New York jam band scene. Lo's track, "Miracle Time," was culled from his rock opera, "Henry's House," a children's fable that is a cross between C.S. Lewis' "Tales of Narnia" and The Who's "Tommy." Producers are interested in a stage adaptation of "Henry's House." Lo's band includes former members of Ominous Seapods, Zen Tricksters and Splintered Sunlight, opera singer Angela Ford and quite often keyboardist Jason Crosby, who plays with Susan Tedeschi and Oteil Burbridge of The Allman Brothers Band.
Barbuda
is a slammin’ jam ‘n’ groove unit from New Brunswick that masterfully combines Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Miles Davis into an intoxicating blend of socially conscious fun. With a huge following built up in the Garden State, the spirited septet is touring the Northeast behind its independent studio debut, "The Highest Fi." Contact 732-766-0376,
Ta-Ta
is a Q-Vo Records artist from Plainfield who won the first Queen Latifah Award for Hip-Hop and was chosen by Billboard/BET as a featured "New Artist" in 2001 based on the strenth of her debut album, "Never Forget." She is joined on a hip-hop version of Rudyard Kipling's "If" by popular Jersey artists Alvin Madison, The Cicada Brothers and Lenny Lawson. Contact Q-Vo Records, 1717 E. Second St., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076,
Kathy Phillips
is a promising singer-songwriter from Flanders whose debut album, "Sway," recently was released on New Jersey-based Black Potatoe Records. Her "Angels Never Sleep" features former Spin Doctors guitarist Anthony Krizan, who hails from Planfield. The song is dedicated to the memory of Kristin Graziani. Contact Black Potatoe Records at 70 W. Main St., Clinton. 908-735-4220, fax: 908-735-4557,
The Alice Project
is a pop-smart, song-driven outfit from Trenton whose namesake, sought-after singer-songwriter Alice Leon, wrote "11" specifically for "Jersey Jams, Jersey Cares." The Alice Project also donated "Goodbye Old Friend" from its independent debut album, "The Big Number," to "The World Will Remember" charity compilation for disaster relief. The band includes guitarist Jimmy Leahey, son of Plainfield jazz great Harry Leahey and co-author of "11," who also plays on Glen Burtnik's track.
John Eddie
is one of the most popular live attractions to ever play a New Jersey nightclub. His good-time, well-rooted pop-rock brought him international fame with his self-titled debut's hit singles, "Jungle Boy" and "Pretty Little Rebel." John's contribution to "Jersey Jams, Jersey Cares," "AmericanThing," is an outlaw hoot in the spirit of Jerry Lee Lewis meets Jean-Paul Belmondo. The entertaining tune was first heard on the 1999 disc, "Happily Never After." Call the John Eddie hotline at 732-291-9737,
Swampadelica
is a soulful, Boonton-based experimental roots unit that recently completed its second album with Phish engineer/producer John Siket, including the inspiring compilation track, "Water." The vocal tracks to the song were recorded on the evening of Sept. 10. "The sessions went until 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 11," the band says. "We went to bed unknowing of the burning skyline across the river and how the world was about to change in one morning's worth of sleep.'' Contact Swampadelica at P.O. Box 500, Boonton, NJ 07005, 973-335-6165,
The VooDUDES
are a veteran "Jerzydeco" outfit that has been one of the state's most popular live acts for a decade. They contributed the soulful "Master's Ship" from their fourth album, "Block Party." Also a mix of roots rock and good Caribbean vibes, The VooDUDES have a following that extends from New Brunswick to New Orleans, where they have the respect of the birthplace of American music. Contact 732-249-5892