Music
aficionados across the globe are waiting anxiously for the sophomoric
release by one of Boston's hidden musical treasures Blue Moon Harem.
Having survived some of the toughest years in the music business, the
dynamic and diversely-talented duo at the heart of Blue Moon Harem,
guitarist Demetri Joannou and guitarist/vocalist Jon Bix are ready to
take on the next phase of their career with the release of 'Finland'.
Actively seeking to challenge themselves and their listeners through
a unique and captivating sound propelled by a spellbinding stage
performance, Blue Moon Harem's second album 'Finland' is a
remarkable collection of creative non-categorical modern music. The
new CD also boasts the talents of drummer Steve Hart, who previously
worked with Aerosmith axeman Joe Perry, among others.
Singer/songwriter Jonathan Bix is the
voice and soul of Blue Moon Harem. On eleven new songs Jonathan
delivers a towering yet vulnerable vocal performance which mesmerizes
and captivates audiences everywhere. Guitarist Demetri Joannou, the
band's co-songwriter, along with Jonathan, writes the incredible
music that is the heart of Blue Moon Harem. Demetri deftly combines
keen instinct with raw talent to create passages of atmosphere,
beauty and power.
"Exploding into
the jangly support of “Stay,” this latest album from Blue Moon
Harem makes the listener want to follow their musical directives for
the better part of this better-than-most album. From the gritty hush
of “Give and Take,” the acoustically exposing “Here I Am,”
the light Pop of “I See Red” and the jam band-y groove of
“Beautiful Danger” to the anthemic bouncer “Dotted Line” and
the haunting howls of the shivery title track, the diversity of
sounds on this 11-track album impresses and intrigues. Far from the
Monty Python classic of the same name, this “Finland” is a
serious set that travels far and wide on broad musical wings
supported by the dynamic duo of Jonathan Bix and Demetri J. and their
talented team of sessioners. Professionally produced by Jim Siegel at
The Outpost in Stoughton, “Finland” is a well-devised and
well-delivered package that takes listeners far away and yet is
rooted in solid songwriting and care for the craft." - Matt Robinson,
Dirty Water News
In the last few years, praise for the
band's first hit “Addiction”, from the eponymous debut CD 'Blue
Moon Harem', has quickly spread all across the New England states.
Beginning with airplay of this pulsing alternative rock hit on WAAF's
local radio show in Boston, along with the group's other hits, “Ride”
and “Dog's Life”, Blue Moon Harem's popularity has grown to such
a level that their music has been featured in the independent film
'Under Surveillance' from New York based Fourth Horizon Cinema and
other films from Sorry Dog Productions.
Having recently been signed to the
impressive roster of 7th Planet Entertainment Group in
Texas, Blue Moon Harem has been attracting great attention from
writers and fans across the globe. They have also gained the
attention of the Boston-based talent agency HearNowLive. “I
listened to Blue Moon Harem and realized that they would fill a void
for music venues in many areas,” says 7th Planet CEO
Keli Pearce, who appreciated BMH's “upbeat, ear friendly pop music”
that, she says, has “no pretensions other than to entertain.”
Demetri adds,” Our message is clear – we want people to listen to
our music and become inspired. We write about the full gamut of
emotions and experiences that many people can relate to.”
Blue Moon Harem's acoustic sets have
become a regular occurrence in New York clubs and the band continues
to expand its touring schedule almost as broadly as their musical
repertoire. “New York is embracing them with several shows set from
Brooklyn to Manhattan,” says Keli Pearce. “Both members are
gifted musicians whose sole goal is to have people hear their sound!
Talent, versatility and humility – these guys are abundantly
equipped with them all!” Along with Steve Hart on drums and Pep Hernandez on
bass, Bix and Demetri plan on performing tracks from the new album
live. “We are all very excited to take the album to the stage,”
says Demetri. “We believe the audiences will love our set.”
Blue Moon Harem is officially releasing
their anticipated second CD 'Finland' at a special show at The Magic
Room in Brighton, MA on Friday, September 16th.
For more information:
www.bluemoonharem.com
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