Rare, Free and Unreleased!

Get a free 5 song recording of live Jackie Greene radio performances with the purchase of Giving Up The Ghost.  The tunes, live acoustic versions of songs from Jackie's great new cd on 429 Records, includes "Shaken," "I Don't Live In A Dream," "Uphill Mountain," "Like A Ball And Chain," and "Don't Let The Devil Take Your Mind!"  Also with you purchase you will recieve your official "I AM A GHOST" button!  All this for just $15.99.

Donna Jean and the Tricksters also will be offering a free copy of their new, unreleased radio single, "Till The Morning Comes" written by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter with the purchase of the new Donna Jean and The Trickers album (DIG 129), just $15.99.

Last but certainly not least, a rare, a free never-before-released Beau Brummels song, "Melody" performed by Sal Valentino.  This song was performed by theBrummels in live shows but never recorded or released in ANY form.  This is available free of charge with the purchase of Sal's new release "Every Now And Then" for only $15.99!

Chris Webster on the mend
Chris Webster continues to make progress with her therapy and treatment.  Although there is no specific date projected, Ms. Webster hopes to be back singing for all of you very soon.  She is so very grateful for all of the kind notes you have sent.  For those of you who did not receive the intial press release, please click here.   All of your notes and good wishes will be sent directly to Chris via the contact information below.  Chris also wanted to say a few words to all of you:

"THANK YOU so much for all of the kind messages and good wishes.  I've been out of the game a bit lately, working hard to get past this little set-back, but I am definitely improving and already working on a new project that I'm very excited about.  I will continue to keep you posted as to my progress and hope to be singing for you soon.   Please continue to stay in touch as well...and again, THANK YOU so much!"
For the month of July, DIG Music will be offering Chris' latest two releases: My Name is Christine and Something in the Water together for only $15.99 or separately for only $10.99. Help spread the music of this amazingly gifted artist by visiting the DIG Store and getting your copies today!

New Releases:
7/11/08 - Jamie Davis Vibe Over Perfection
In his newest release, the San Francisco legend, now a world famous stylist, swings harder than ever. From the 1930’s classic ‘Pennies From Heaven,’ to the 1970’s hit, ‘You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine’ and Lionel Richie’s, ‘Hello,’ Jamie Davis and his orchestra leave you feeling good...real good. Accompanied by world class musicians such as Tom Scott, Shelly Berg, and members of the Count Basie Orchestra featuring Scotty Barnhart, think Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Rushing, Joe Williams and Nat King Cole. Jamie’s Vibe Over Perfection, is a remarkable achievement and one that solidifies Mr. Davis’ position as one of the most important vocalists in the world today.
Visit the DIG Music Store and preorder your copy before 7/11/08 for only $12.99!

Fall 2008 - Lydia Pense & Cold Blood Live Blood
It's hot, it's fresh and so very alive!.......Cold Blood will be releasing their new cd Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Live Blood this September.  The record features many of CB's greatest hits, songs from the newest cd, "Transfusion" as well as some brand new tunes.  The setting is just as you asked: Live and Smokin'....

Fall 2008 - Kate Gaffney The Coachman
The hottest and freshest talent to happen unto our fair city in quite some time.  Kate Gaffney will finally be releasing her new record The Coachman on October 7th. The album, produced by Barrie Maguire (Amos Lee, Natalie Merchant), surrounded Kate with a producer and musicians that would help bring Kate's vision to fruition.  She had a lot of help from her crew including jamb and stalwart Steve Kimock on guitar, pedal steel ace Greg Leisz, The Innocent Criminals (Ben Harpers’s band mates) and multi-instrumentalists Jackie Greene, Andrew Lipke and Nate LaPointe.

Now Playing
-Sal Valentino and Walking Spanish team up again for what is sure to be a remarkable and memorable night of music in Placerville, CA at the Imagination Theatre. Show starts at 8:00PM on Friday, July 11th. Tickets can purchased by phone at 530-642-0404 or directly from the Box Office at 100 Placerville Drive, Tuesday through Friday from 2:00-6:00PM.

-Sal Valentino and Kate Gaffney will be performing at Fairytale Town for the Summer Twilight Concert Series on Wednesday, July 30th. Take a mid-week break after work and bring the kids to this all ages show in the beautiful Sacramento neighborhood of Land Park - right across the street from the Sac Zoo. Tickets are only $10 for adults and kids get in free! Show starts at 6:00PM. Hope to see you there!

-Konnichiwa! Nihon ni ikimashou! Let's go to Japan! Lydia Pense & Cold Blood make their second visit to Tokyo's Cotton Club for three nights of great live music from August 21st through the 23rd. For all of you international businessmen and seasoned travelers, if you happen to be in the neighborhood, make sure you get your tickets and support East Bay Grease meets the Far East!