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5/1
KISSIN' MACHINE reviewed by Boro Pulse.
http://boropulse.com/link.asp?smenu=1&sdetail=2088&wpage=1
Lots of new shows added to the calendar. If you'd like to offer up a couch and favorite venue to THE 2010 RANDOM COUCH TOUR, please send any information to booking@onetoothrecords.com
4/9
ONE TOOTH RECORDS and RYAN's SMOKIN' ROTISSERIE present BLUEGRASS, BBQ, and COOLERS, Saturday, April 25. Starts at 1pm. Bring a cooler of cold drinks and come enjoy the music. Ryan's place is an old service station converted into a phenomenal BBQ joint. BYOB.
FREE! FREE! FREE!
4/2
Hear Aaron Raitiere's live performance on 88.3 FM WMTS, Murfreesboro, TN. A recording of the March 30, 2009 broadcast is now available at www.myspace.com/aaronraitiere
3/29
Chris Merkley's new album THIRTY MILES FROM NASHVILLE is now available through CHRISMERKLEY.com .
One Tooth is very proud of this rocker. Read a review here...
http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090329/ENT/903290372/1110/entertainment
2/8
Raitiere releases immediate followup album. Download the single 27 minute track entitled 'C-SIDES: 33 likeable songs that will never make it' under FREE MUSIC for a limited time only at www.ONETOOTHRECORDS.com. Tell your friends.
2/2
KISSIN' MACHINE, the new solo album from Aaron Raitiere, is now available through the online store, at shows, and at:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/raitiere2
2/1
A FREE download of Mike Anderson's CD Release show in Murfreesboro, featuring The Last Straw and The Skunk Bros. singing 'til The Sun Sends Us to Sleep (Let's Roll Another)', a new track from Kissin' Machine.
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.archive.org/details/MAaTD2009-01-23.matrix.192kbps.mp3
1/16
For a copy of THE TRASHY THOUGHTS AND POETRY OF HERF LONKELSHTEIN - a book of dirty poems by Aaron Raitiere - please mail a check for $12 ($10 + $2) shipping to:
ONE TOOTH RECORDS
attn: LONKELSHTEIN
278 Friendship Loop
Parksville, KY 40464
For a FREE Kissin' Machine Sticker mail a self addressed stamped envelope to the same address. Instantly turn any bike, truck, skateboard, kayak, TV or refrigerator into a KISSIN' MACHINE.
A picture of the book and sticker have been posted.
Hear two tracks from Chris Merkley's mind-blowing new album at www.myspace.com/chrismerkley.
A March tour of the southeast is in the works. If you know just the place for a MERKLEY/RAITIERE show, let us know and maybe we can sleep on your couch, or in your bed.
(booking@onetoothrecords.com)
1/9
Thanks to Jennifer Brummet and The Advocate Messenger in Danville, KY for their recent promotion of the guitar book.
Find it under 'Press'' or
check it out here:
http://www.amnews.com/public_html/?module=displaystory&story_id=46933&format=html
1/7
Keep up with the guitar book on MYSPACE. Hear interviews, see pictures, make friends.
www.myspace.com/thisguitarsstory
1/3
Thanks to USA TODAY for helping to promote the book.
http://content.usatoday.com/topics/article/WordPress/05kR0YQ2bj8CV/4
Thanks also to The Bluegrass Blog Ireland for their support.
http://bluegrassireland.blogspot.com/2008/11/does-your-guitar-have-story.html
2009 - TIME TO SHINE
Thanks to Aaron Gumpenberger for the giant durable 8 ft tall One Tooth Head.
Thanks to 'The Bluegrass Blog' for helping to promote The Book.
http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/guitar-stories-whats-yours/
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12/14
Thanks to the Murfreesboro Pulse and to Jodie Campbell for the excellent article on the guitar book. Check the article out here...
www.BOROPULSE.com
Also congratulations to Craig Davis. Over half of his new One Tooth release has been completed and the rest should be done soon.
Look for Chris Merkley's new album at the square dance in Manhattan on Dec. 27.
12/9/08
NYC Y2K Two Step
www.bgqentertainment.com
New albums from Chris Merkley, Richard Starkey, and Aaron Raitiere all on the way. Stay tuned.
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Thanks to everyone for your guitar stories. A page will soon be setup with pictures and audio from these very special interviews. Also look for an article in the Murfreesboro Pulse about the book.
rocknroll.
9/10/08
DOES YOUR GUITAR HAVE A STORY BEHIND IT?
MTSU graduate recording student Aaron Raitiere is conducting a series of interviews on guitar stories throughout December. The stories will be compiled into a book and the project complete by May 2009. With a variety of interesting characters already on board, this project is proving to be very special. If you or anyone you know has a story behind their guitar and would be interested in becoming a part of the book, please contact Aaron immediately. The interviews take about half an hour. They are recorded and will later be edited for the book. Everyone from Willie Nelson to Willie Next-door is a candidate for an interview. Please get involved or forward this information to anyone who might be interested.
aaron@onetoothrecords.com
352-262-9969
4/31/08
There's a lot going on around here. Richard Starkey's new album is nearly finished. Starkey has been down in Wartrace, TN picking guitars with Jack Lawrence, Doc Watson's side man.
Chris Merkley has a new album on the way. He is also making a lot of progress on his homemade bus. Check it out at www.chrismerkley.com.
Aaron Raitiere has a new solo album in the works. His last album Lazy Dog was released in 2004.
BILLYBLUES has sold out Natasha's in Lexington more than twice now, has a handful of new songs available on their website, and they've self-released a new music video. www.billyblues.org.
Keep an eye on us. Within the next few weeks we should have some updates.
Also, the first batch of One Tooth t-shirts have almost sold out. They are white with the One Tooth logo shown on the website. Get yours now for $10 at any One Tooth show or by emailing booking@onetoothrecords.com
Thanks to Matt Adkins and Fox Pendygraft for work on posters for the April 10 showcase. See more of Matt's work at www.adkinsillustration.com.
3/18/08
Just confirmed:
One Tooth Records Showcase featuring Richard Starkey, Chris Merkley, BILLYBLUES, and Aaron Raitiere w/ Smoked Mullet.
When: APRIL 10, 9pm
Where: 3rd and Lindsley, Nashville, TN
-a historic Nashville venue which has hosted many of the greats.
$8 TICKETS can be purchased at www.3rdandlindsley.com or by calling 1-866-468-3401
HOTEL: A reduced hotel rate of $82/night is also available for the night at the Hotel Preston in Nashville. Use the code HRN75 when making your reservation.
Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-877-361-5500.
2/06/08
One Tooth Records is now on MYSPACE.COM.
For free music and friends check out:
www.myspace.com/onetoothrecords
1/30/08
"Richard Starkey is an American guitar legend." - The AR Times
See him tonight in Lexington, KY for a live recording of songs from his new upcoming album. He will appear at the The Lexington Arts Center at 7pm tonight. The recording will last about an hour.
Hear more from Richard at www.myspace.com/starkeymusic
Check out the picture of Richard jamming with Bill Monroe in the photo album.
1/12/08
Read about One Tooth artists Mark Lucas and Richard Starkey.
Lucas, a member of BillyBlues and prolific songwriter and fiddler, is featured in the current issue of American Songwriter Magazine. Read the full interview at http://www.americansongwriter.com/site.php?content=lyricspotlight
Check out new music and music videos from BillyBlues at www.billyblues.org
Starkey, a flatpicking virtuoso and Martin Guitar technician, will release his new solo album on One Tooth sometime in the spring is featured in the Nashville Tennessean. Read the full article at http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008801030333
Hear a sample from Starkey's upcoming album at www.myspace.com/starkeymusic
You can see Starkey in person during a live recording of the Red Barn Radio show in Lexington, KY, January 30, 7 pm, at the Lexington Arts Place.
BillyBlues will also be featured live on Red Barn Radio, Feb. 20, same time, same place.
For more information on The Red Barn Radio show check out RedBarnRadio.com.
BillyBlues was recently featured on The Kentucky HomeFront Radio show recorded live in Lexington. Congratulations to the band.
10/7/07
One Tooth is accepting demos. If you think your music or the music of someone you know may fit our label well, please send a demo.
One Tooth will be announcing new additions at the beginning of next year. Keep an ear on us.
7/7/07
SMOKED MULLET tonight at The University of the South. Dukes of Hazzard Party. Chi Psi Lodge. Dont miss it.
6/26
One Tooth is producing a limited amount of T-shirts featuring the One Tooth Head logo.
This logo is featured when the site opens and can also be viewed as a picture.
The shirts will cost $10 and can be preordered by mailing the size and quantity to onetooth@onetoothrecords.com
Get a shirt or few, help us out.
5/16
Smoked Mullet is on the road again.
5/11
TheCrooners.com
www.myspace.com/thecrooners
4/20
Aaron Raitiere's new album review in November '06 Murfreesboro Pulse has been posted online.
Copy and paste this long address, it should work:
http://boropulse.com/link.asp?smenu=114&sdetail=131&wpage=1
4/12/07
Laurel Baker, singer in One Tooth band Smoked Mullet, appears in an article in todays Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro, TN.
Read the article here:
http://www.dnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/LIFESTYLE/704120312/1024
2/11/07
SMOKED MULLET was the runner-up of the first round battle of the bands at the Bluesboro Rythym and Blues Co. in Nashville. See the video and hear the music at www.myspace.com/smokedmullet.
Also you can listen to Smoked Mullet on the Red Barn Radio hour this week streaming on the web on redbarnradio.com. Hear the band play a one hour set on Tuesday at 12pm, Friday at 7pm, or Sunday at 3pm.
Copies of the radio show can be attained for free by contacting booking@onetoothrecords.com
Also listen for Billyblues on the Red Barn Radio Hour, they're show will be broadcast within the next week or so.
Thanks,
Tooth McGooth
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12/8
BILLYBLUES will release their new CD Blind Date at Natasha's in Lexington, Jan. 6th.
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BILLYBLUES and SMOKED MULLET will be appearing on the RED BARN RADIO HOUR, recorded live in Lexington, KY.
You can attend the shows for free and watch as the bands record a radio show that will be broadcast live on stations in Lexington, KY, Drakesboro, KY, Whitley City, KY, Mt. Carmel, Ill., and even Saskatchewan, Canada.
Check out www.redbarnradio.com for more information.
SMOKED MULLET - Jan 10, 2007, 8pm
BILLYBLUES - Jan. 31, 2007, 8pm
Come out to the barn, support the music, and be a part of the recording.
"As Kentucky as bourbon,
basketball and horses Red Barn Radio brings the world Kentucky talent."
-Robbie Clark Wildcat Weekly
The show is broadcast on Sundays at 5pm in Lexington, KY on WCYO 100.7 'THE COYOTE'.
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12/1
Congrats to BILLYBLUES! -- Blind Date, the fourth album from Lucas, Norris, and Raitiere, is now available at www.billyblues.org
9/8
SMOKED MULLET will appear at the Constitution Square Festival in Danville, KY at 7pm.
BILLYBLUES will appear at 8:15.
-enjoy...
8/18
upcoming shows:
SMOKED MULLET-
Aug 21 @ Eddies Attic Open Mike Shootout, Atlanta, GA, TBA
Aug 24 @ Murphy's Law, Savannah, GA 10pm
LIVE MUSIC:
6/23
BillyBlues (www.billyblues.org)
@ Weisiger Park. Danville, KY.
6pm
One Tooth Records is searching for more acts and is now accepting demos.
please contact
booking@onetoothrecords.com
Thanks.
5/27
From NY to KY.
Dont miss Chris Merkley w/ Steve Morgan and Smoked Mullet @ The Fishtank, Lexington, KY, June 7th. 10 pm.
5/23
SMOKED MULLET in the News.
Read all about it in the Arts and Entertainment section of the
Danville, KY Advocate Messenger
http://www.amnews.com/
5/18
Hear a track from the upcoming album, Smoked Mullet. click FREE MUSIC.
5/16
SMOKED MULLET @
The Fishtank, Lexington, KY, MAY 26, 10pm
Grounds and Sounds, Morehead, KY
May 27, 7:30pm
3/29
One Tooth Records on MY SPACE @
www.myspace.com/smokedmullet
www.myspace.com/aaronraitiere
www.myspace.com/chrismerkley
3/27
Merkley is headed to Europe for the summer. Working on his German.
www.chrismerkley.com
Miss Frances has a big show coming up at Boomtown Dinner Theatre, Jacksonville, FL. June 10th. Sit down, have good food and entertainment all at once.
www.boomtowntheatre.com
The Turkey Scratch Ramblers are on their tour of the Dakotas. 10 separate shows all in different cafes throughout North and South Dakota.
Billy Blues is sittin on his back porch with a bottle and a slobbery harmonica.
One Tooth Records will celebrate its 45th anniversery this July with a giant show at Blind Boy Jones Horse Park in Ocala, FL.
The party will consist of beer and music. maybe some barB-Q.
see you soon, thanks again.
2/9
All the way from Kentucky...
Billyblues will play in Charleston, South Carolina. They have been selected to perform (May 6-7) at the North Charleston Arts Festival.
1/16
Chris Merkley's new Small Change EP available.
Smoked Mullet @
www.myspace.com/smokedmullet
12/2
Catch Aaron Raitiere solo at The Dame in Lexington, KY 12/20. His first show in
months, and last for a few. www.dameky.com
11/15
Merkley's new acoustic album makes great christmas gift for grandma or grandpa.
mom and dad might like it too.
you may even like it too.
buy it here -
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/merkley2
Happy Thanksgiving.
-Tooth
10/28
The Turkey Scratch Ramblers will be appearing at The Gram Parsons Tribute this Friday night, OCT 27, Downtown Gainesville Stage.
Then will play a late set at Tim and Terry's.
Check out the music section for free recordings.
Chris Merkley will appear on Columbia University radio, Nov. 11 @ 8 pm.
Listen on the Web.
www.WKCR.org
Columbia University Radio 89.9FM
The show is called "Tuesday's Just as Bad"
Listen for Frances Leslie's version of
"Stormy Monday" as a possible opener for
the show.
Frances Leslie has a new album in progress. Upcoming shows
listed. Thanks for listening.
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9/27
NEW PICTURES from recent shows.
One Tooth is not accepting new press kits.
We have too many to review at the time.
Please dont send any more. but Soon baby, soon.
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8/13
One Tooth welcomes new acoustic act
'Smoked Mullet' to its roster.
One Tooth Records Showcase at
The Atlantic Nightclub in Gainesville, FL.
See all of the One Tooth acts together.
Aaron Raitiere's new album 'Lazy Dog' now available.
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7/26
New Music.
Listen to Demo tracks from the new Turkey Scratch Ramblers album AND one track from Frances Jenkins Leslie's upcoming album.
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7/22
Hear it over the internet at www.wlrn.org on Sunday, July 31st at 3 pm - a live performance by Aaron on Michael Stock's Folk and Acoustic Music Show -
WLRN 91.3 FM NPR - Miami, Florida.
For a free One Tooth Records bumper sticker send a self-addressed stamped envelope and a note to:
Tooth McGooth
278 Friendship Loop
Parksville, KY 40464
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7/6
Various pictures and new shows posted.
July is hot down south.
thanks for all the letters.
see you soon.
-Tooth.
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6/1
EARLY NOTICE: Aaron's June shows in ITHACA and NYC have been moved to August. Please cancel or reschedule your flight and hotel reservations. Mucho apologies.
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Contact booking@onetoothrecords.com to arrange a private intimate acoustic performance with most any One Tooth artist.
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One Tooth is now considering signing new energetic, acoustic roots acts -blues, country, bluegrass, folk, etc.
If you or someone you know might be perfect for One Tooth, please contact onetooth@onetoothrecords.com
for more details.
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5/23/05
Chris Merkley's Live CD 'One Foot' now available for purchase.
Reviews and shots of Merkley and Raitiere's Tour de East Coast to be posted soon. Thanks for the generous response and support.
Tell your friends about the Tooth.
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5/9/05
Doug Foss of Hallandale, FL sent these shots from the
South FLorida Bluegrass Festival.
http://www.revdoug.com/sfba0505.htm
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5/7/05
More pictures from Chris Merkley's Tour of Europe will be posted soon.
Pictures from Aaron Raitiere's tour of South Florida to be posted soon.
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Check out new One Tooth artists...
'The Turkey Scratch Ramblers'
www.turkeyscratchramblers.com
THanks.
- Luth McGooth
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