After regrouping, wood-shedding and playing lots of music with OHO [another Baltimore staple], a new (and very different) Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano album 'Grains' is scheduled for release in June 2022. 'Grains' is an amalgamation of jazz influences and chops, Brill Building writing, lyrics (diametrically opposed to 'Frills') and colors from a life well-lived and loved. On the album you'll find 'Broken', a former tyrant expressing his regrets, 'Thinking', a pure love-song, reflections on recent events 'Otherwise' and 'Elephants' and the frustration with the everyday grind is expressed in 'Baggage'. . . 'Grains' (as in 'like sands through the hourglass' ) will be available from most online music retailers, including music.apple.com and amazon.com, June 7, 2022.
Thanks so much for the airplay. Again, we very much appreciate the opportunity. I believe I sent you the entire GAZEBO album. Here's hoping for some more airplay in the future. We are now concentrating on the suite we mentioned earlier, AHORA. In spite of our appearance, and obvious years, we are by NO MEANS a novelty nor an 'old guy' band. New music is being produced as you read this, and will continue until we're unable to make music anymore. We would be happy to send you some audio samples in the near future.
Wishing upon a star Takes me so very far. Just don’t play around with my heart. You must take special care Not to damage or tear Just the smallest little part.
Sometimes I’m not too clear What is this thing that I fear. It’s so difficult to describe. How can something unknown Make me feel so alone. I should be the bigger man But I clearly won’t.
I’m just a sensitive flower. I’m such a sensitive soul. I’m just a sensitive flower. So I’ve been told.
Maybe the way I react Lacks some refinement or tact. I just do the best that I can. Sometimes we’re out in a crowd Full of opinion so loud. I go back inside of my shell.
No matter how very hard I try to change how I behave. I just can’t seem to please All the people even half the time. Do you think that I can be saved?
In this state of affairs Don’t get caught unawares. Just be cognizant of what’s there. Why do those who can’t see Think that some vision can’t be Advantageous to possess For someone like me.
We're celebrating our one year anniversary on WTMD and thought a fun way to do it would be to put all of the Homegrown Headliners from this past year in the playlist throughout the week.
You'll [OHO] be included Tuesday February 22nd and we'd appreciate it if you help spread the word to give your peoples a chance to listen. We've attached a graphic in case you'd like to use it for social media. Thank you for being part of the show, listeners really dig having our local talent showcased. We hope it helps people discover great music and put some more arses in seats this summer!
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Kelly Bell
Host & Producer, Evenings With Kelly Bell/89.7 WTMD
This is one of mine and Michael Kearney's favorite tunes we've done over the past several years. It is called 'This and That', from our 2020 LP of the same name. This song was truly a collaborative effort. With Ray Jozwiak on pianos. Pete Wulforst on lead guitar, Bill Pratt on horns and organs, me on rhythm guitars, Michael Kearney on Bass, and as always the great Kelly Secret on vocals. And last but not least, production assistance from Jay Graboski
