Chris is a rare 'repeat' Artist of the Month, but for good reason. There were 2 artists I found on mySpace back in 2005 whose talent compelled me to start doing showcases, one of them was Christopher Dallman.
Dallman's 2004 debut indie CD 'Race the Light' was filled to the brim with beautiful melodies paired with inspired poetic lyrics that were a welcome departure from what was on the radio at the time.
The very first show I ever saw at The Rockwood was when I went to check Dallman out to see if his live chops met up to the recorded version. Clearly I was not dissapointed, and my long amazing journey into indie music promotion began.
Over the years my love and support for Chris has only grown as I would hear new gems polished and tried out at gatherings at my house, and it became evident that his was a bottomless well of talent and inspiration.
Now, five years later, Dallman is finally releasing this long anticipated new material in the form of 2 EPs, the first of which, 'Never Was' can be found on his website (click album cover for link) - and can also be found on iTunes later this month.
This month I will feature 3 songs off "Never Was" and one which I believe will be on his forthcoming EP.
About me: This photo I shot of Sam & Ruby is currently being featured in Essence Magazine as well as promo material from Rykodisc Records:
Andy Mac's 2nd album, "Struggle Fantastic" released Fri October 16th
I shot the cover for it late last fall, and below you will see some of my favorites pics from the portrait shoot for the liner notes:
It's been a busy and productive few years for B-Line Entertainment.....
2006 saw the launch of our first indie music showcase at The Living Room here are some highlights:
Prepare to be mesmerized by SAM & RUBY performing "This I Know" at the B. Sharp Showcase, NYC
.. Thank you for making our first 'official' New York show such a brilliant one. We wish there was a phrase more intense than THANK YOU... The showcase was really a turning point for us.." -Sam & Ruby
Here is Michael Logen performing his award winning song, "Mystery" ....
"The Showcase rocked and was an absolute blast! You and Dave did a tremendous job!...well done...it was an honor to play there." - Michael Logen
Check out the stunningly pure vocals and raw emotion of CHRISTOPHER DALLMAN performing "Driving to You": ........> "Big thanks to BJ for making that night happen. Though that night was just a fraction of the hard work she's done. Amazing.
... THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE THIS THE BEST SUMMER OF MY LIFE." - Christopher Dallman
In addition to all the promo/booking work at B-Line, I am also a busy FREELANCE WRITER and PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Portraits, promo shoots, CD photo art...
as wellas being contributing writer / photographer for several music magazines.
My most recent article appears in the May 2009 Indie Sounds Magazine, the brilliant publication from Pete Harris, which is available now exclusively on the web, click this logo to read the SXSW part II article:
as well as an article appearing in the Red Banana indie music web-zine
click here to read: "WILL KNOX: In-Knox-icating!"
Story and Photos by:
B.J. Barratt
Who I'd like to meet: Check out this new promo material for Lucy Woodward's CD featuring one of my recent kick ass photos!!
"Lucy Woodward Is... Hot & Bothered" [Barnes & Noble Exclusive] ORDER NOW:
It was really great meeting you and so many others in NYC this past week and I can't wait to get back up there again soon! Thanks for the kind words in your blog, too. :) Your support means a lot!
Should be able to get the new EP, which is titled "Until I Feel Strange", to you before the end of the year. Depends on how long the printers take. Will you msg me a mailing addy? Going to listen to Barnaby Bright right now...Thanks!
Loving you truly madly deeply. In other news- cannot believe that we didn't get to spend significant time with you in NYC! Oh wait! We were only there for 14 hours!! Forgot about that reality until just now. So.. back to the point--- Loving you, truly, madly, deeply :)
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just read your blog :) thanks for the sweet kudos, and for the recommendation to check out Sam and Ruby...had so much fun listening to their music. hope your crazy busy weekend went splendidly :)
Well, you've been (cyber) hugged - for making me blogged! ;) What a great post, BJ. And thank you for the heartwarming nod...I'm out of town so just have a sec here. More love and email adoration soon. You rock. Fact. xo
well considering i only play my material every two months and most of those acts on that nite you can see every few weeks in new york city...i think the decision is pretty easy...and it's my birthday. i do hope to see. it's been to long beautiful and i need some bj photos!
Thanks BJ. It's actually for a commercial modeling job I did where I played a "rocker". Nothing quite like pro stylists and a big wind fan to make photo magic, eh?
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