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Joel Simpson is this weeks spotlight not only for his ability to sing, but for his unique talent. He brings to music a combination of Folk, Rock, and Christian Rock into one without making the listener feel like he is preaching too heavily. Listen to this 5-track set at http://greatunknownspresents.com

2009 was a busy year for the indie-rock band from Albany, NY. Ten Year Vamp was not only busy for the calender filled scores of concert appearences, but they released their first hard-pounding with no disappointment full length album entitled, Don t Act Like You Know Me, a follow up to their 2006 six-track EP, Under the Mask. Read the full story at http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

Rena Wren is a small town girl from Hot Springs, Arkansas with a big city voice that compares closely with big names like Taylor Swift, Jewel, Aimee Man, and Norah Jones. Listen to a special 4-track preview with a special guest appearence. Listen to Rena Wren and more great artists at http://greatunknownspresents.com

From his native country of France, Robert Lauri joins me in the studio to talk about his latest music releases from the CD s entitled, The Other Side of Robert Lauri, United Souls, C est Lui, J y Crois Encore, and of course you will hear music from his latest releases. Listen to the complete audio interview at http://greatunknownspresents.com

Bob Moline is a prolific singer and inspirational music composer whose career has kept him active primarily in television and film. Bob has received many awards including a Grammy nomination for his inspirational CD, "Man's Got to Keep Reachin." Best known for his contemporary Christian lyrics, Bob Moline's sheet music is a perfect fit for any Sunday celebration.

Check out this kick-ass metalcore duo from the OC, California. Female front-man, Belle Roko has the voice of an angel, combined with crushing guitar, beats, and growls from Eski will have you head banging for more: Listen to this 4-track preview with special guest: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-26T07_01_41-08_00 Also, read this weeks featured interview with Eski of the metalcore duo, Morphine Killer http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/02/painful-truth-of-morphine-killer.html

The songwriting team of Lisa Pressman and Tim Ponzek is known for their beautiful melodies and sophisticated harmonies. From Classical to Jazz, New Age to Latin, Pressman and Ponzek create wonderfully inspiring music that knows no boundaries, as heard on their newest recording "Tomorrow The World". Listen to their inspirational music scores at WatchfireMusic.com

Debutants is one of pop rock s newest discoveries that is working their way up from nothing to one of the best unheard talents since Green Day emerged. With the help of grammy-nominated Platnium record producer, Matt Goldman, they are poised to do just that. Need I say more? Listen to my newest episode and find out why they are the next big thing: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-05T07_01_47-08_00 Read the raw and honest truth. An in-depth interview with power pop rock sensation: Debutaunts http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-cant-we-have-fun-interview-with.html

Black Shades is the newest Electronica / Grindcore / Experimental Rock band to come out of London, England. They do not have a complete album in release as of yet, but their talent suggests the maturity of a more experienced band worth following. \n \nListen right here: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-12T01_06_45-08_00 \n \nRead my exclusive interview with the band: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/03/blades-shades-interview-geek-trio-band.html \n \nDon't miss a single episode. Add this show to your iPod: http://bit.ly/cExp9S \n

Check out this weeks artist spotlight with music from a gifted contemporary pop artist, Lindsay Aline from San Francisco, CA. She is so talented, her voice will absolutely amaze you. Radio show, Episode 54: http://bit.ly/LAline Featured Interview http://bit.ly/bsiQEG

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If Amy Lee of Evanescence and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails were fused together in some Sci-Fi accidental Star Trek like transporter incident, the result would be the birth of Klaryssa Korok, the heart and soul of Chamber of Echoes. Chamber of Echoes sound embodies industrial and gothic influence. Go to: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

Spanish Wordlight Publishing corrals a unique group of composers and lyricists whose lives and work have taken them from the east coast to California to South America. They have created a collection of timeless Spanish inspirational sheet music through melodies with a simple folk-like feel. The lyrics are Bible-inspired texts that give fresh views to familiar Scripture.

The first episode of 2010 goes to a well deserved Industrial rock artist. Self-produced, singer, songwriter, and composer Mike Trapp of CrimsonFaced earned this weeks spotlight for his kick-ass industrial and experimental type of music. He brings back a little of Nine in Nails with a twist of insane expression. Enjoy this 4-track preview.

Led by the evocative Amélie Laflamme, the music of Montreal-based The Blue Seeds released their 2009 debut LP with an ensemble of beautiful, yet gothic-like lyrics sung by Amélie with a wide musical range of guitar melodies. Amélie's angelic and somber voice can be compared to Mazzy Star, Jewel, and Niko Case. http://greatunknownspresents.com

Nice review of the new Magentic Fields CD Realism

Helen Ingle Ezell (1903-1985) studied music at Oklahoma University, Columbia University, and Julliard. During a forty year career as a piano teacher, she composed and published over 100 pieces for piano as well as being active in many musical and educational associations including the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Digital sheet music downloads available at WatchfireMusic.com!

Sung by the Icelandic rock band Mammut, the song, Svefnsykt reached the 1st spot at radio station X Dominos 97.7 a month before the album release. Nominated for the BEST ALBUM and THE VOICE OF THE YEAR (leadsinger Kata) at the 2009 Icelandic Music Awards. See more videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/GreatUnknowns

I had a LONG conversation with Donny B Lord and it took a long time to put this interview together, so please read my in-depth interview with a pop legend in the making. Donny came to me and asked if he could be on my show, so this was a great honor and privilege to have him on my show. \nMentored by Jackie Jackson and strongly influenced by Michael Jackson since he was a young boy, this artist is poised to make his mainstream debut this year. \n\nListen to a special music preview from a legend in the making, Donny B Lord: Streaming live at: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-29T07_00_32-08_00 Download here: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-01-29T07_00_32-08_00.mp3 Read my exclusive in-depth interview right here at: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/01/birth-of-new-legend-interview-with-dbl.html

If you like Amy Lee of Evanescence, you will fall in love with Klayrssa of Chamber of Echoes. Enjoy a 4-track preview with a special guest appearence \n\nhttp://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-05T07_04_39-08_00 \n\nChamber of Echoes is an industrial band that embodies the essence of a powerful singer with a gothic dose of musical melodies which make this music artist a force to be reckoned with. If Amy Lee of Evanescence and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails were fused together in an accidental transporter incident, the result would be the birth of Klaryssa Korok, the heart and soul of Chamber of Echoes. \n\nRead my exclusive interview with Klayrssa at: \nhttp://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/02/unbound-and-set-free-interview-with.html \n\nThank you for making The Great Unknowns Presents grow to 42,577 subscribers! \nInvite everyone to this group and make it grow even larger and surpass my goal of 129,000 subscribers to make this the number one podcast in America!