The latest Main Street Music release, James Irvin's self titled debut cd is now available. Click here to listen to sound clips of all the songs and for secure purchase of the cd or mp3 album.
Availible now from Main Street Music the internationally acclaimed release Leon McMullen's 'Just A Few Words'. It's classic soul old school Muscle Shoals R&B!
Main Street Music is a Vintage R&B/Blues/Americana/Country/Original label based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The first album released by Main Street Music, was the critically acclaimed 2005 (see pictures for reviews) “Just a Few Words” by Leon McMullen.
Currently in production and scheduled for 2007 release are:
Anthony Watson - Former lead singer with the legendary Chi-Lites (“Have You Seen Her” & “Oh Girl”) Anthony wrote the soul standard by Tyrone Davis “Kiss You Where I Miss You”. (see Anthony Watson on Myspace Music)
James Irvin – A young, sensational musician/writer/artist, from Arab, Alabama, with a bright future. Visit James' Myspace and jamesirvinmusic.com
Ernest Davis – A southern, soul singer who is the essence of Muscle Shoals, Music.
Don Matthews – Co-Owner of Main Street Music, who has had much success as a Writer/Producer/Musician/Publisher. This will be his first serious solo recording effort as an artist.
Albert S. Lowe Jr.- Muscle Shoals session player, who played bass and or guitar on sessions with such artists as: Duane Allman, Arthur Alexander, Joe Simon, James & Bobby Purify, Etta James, Billy Swan, Clarence Carter, Lou Rawls, Candi Staton, Little Richard (whom he toured with), Bobby Gentry, Jimmy Hughes, Wayne Newton, Liza Minnelli, Willie Hightower, Wilson Pickett, Bill Medley, Solomon Burke, Otis Redding, Travis Wammack, Spencer Wiggins, James Covay, Dan Penn, The Fame gang (of which he was a member), Bobby Womack, Wayne Cochran, Otis Redding, Arthur Conley,Bettye Swan, and many others.
As a songwriter Junior has written or co-written songs recorded by, among others: Hank Williams Jr.(whom he toured with), Ike and Tina Turner, Percy Sledge, Carl Perkins, Denise LaSalle, Tom Jones, Little Richard, Leon McMullen. Some of the hit songs Junior played on are “When a Man Loves a Woman”, “ Land of a Thousand Dances” “Mustang Sally”.
Lowe Down – A group made up of Albert S. Lowe Jr., Greg Rowell, Don Matthews, Harvey Thompson Jr., James Irvin, and guests.
Some projects in early stages of production at Main Street Music are: Allen Watkins, O.B. (Dr. Rick Patton), Shirley Rowell, Carol Dunham, Head Nurse, and the Turner Family Band
When I die, I hope the good Lord routes me through Muscle Shoals for one more stop over before I reach the pearly Gates. That way, I'll arrive with a big ole smile on my face. Love the sound!!!!
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