Artist: Various
Recording Date: 2022-2023
Release Date: 02.04.24
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*** The Ark Of Music ***
Bongo Boy Records, the unrelenting promotional champions for independent artists, present their latest double album/2-CD set featuring music appearing on the “For Your Consideration” voting ballot – the very first ballot considered for the very prestigious Grammy Awards.
Taking a listen to each disc, we’ll chat about the artists’ offerings, and describe what makes them especially award-worthy.
“And the award goes to…..”
Remember Maryann Stefanik? She’s taking a swing (or aiming a barrel) at the “Best Rock Song” category with “Sharpen Your Knives,” a modern-punk, attitude-riddled anthem we totally rocked out to when blasting aloud her latest album, TIME.
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Artist: MARYANN
Recording Date: 2023
Release Date: 08.10.2023
Executive Producers: Timothy Stefanik & Maryann Stefanik
Produced by: Maryann Stefanik & Mark Barnes
Promotions by: Bongo Boy Records, LLC
Engineer(s): Jeff Coulter & Brian Lamar / Raincat Recording Studio
Mixed & Mastered at: Raincat Recording Studio
Mastering Engineer(s): Jeff Coulter & Brian Lamar / Raincat Recording Studio
Songwriter: Maryann Stefanik (AKA MARYANN)
Background Vocals & Instrumentation:
Jeff Coulter - Rhythm Guitar & Bass
Brian Lamar - Drums & Percussion
Record Label: Rosebud Lyrics & Rhythm Recordings, LLC
©2023 Maryann Stefanik - Rosebud Lyrics & Rhythm Recordings, LLC
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*** Dave Franklin - Dancing About Architecture ***
Time is an album that hops between many sonic stepping stones, dancing between eras and genres and sounds and styles to build a sound that is unique, fresh and forward thinking and also somehow familiar and easily slipped into existing comfort zones. MORE
*** Flyah Magazine ***
Maryann Stefanik, a sensational indie songbird from New Jersey and Florida, is making waves in the music industry. MORE
*** Rebecca Cullen - Stereo Stickman ***
Solid rock rhythms and distorted guitars kick up the pace in an instant, as Maryann Stefanik introduces her nostalgic punk and rock EP TIME. MORE
*** The Ark Of Music ***
Hailing from New Jersey and Florida, singer/songwriter Maryann Stefanik delivers another collection of rock-leaning tunes with TIME – five songs dancing between various genres, but still conveying that incomparable pseudo-punk, 80s-baked attitude. So, is TIME worth a listen, or perhaps something irrecoverable after pressing “<play>”? Let’s break it down: MORE
Artist: MARYANN
Recording Date: May 2023
Release Date: 06.09.23
Producer: Maryann Stefanik
Executive Producers: Maryann Stefanik & Mark Barnes
Engineer(s): Jeff Coulter & Brian Lamar / Raincat Recording Studio
Mixed at: Raincat Recording Studio
Mastering Engineer(s): Jeff Coulter & Brian Lamar / Raincat Recording Studio
Songwriter: Maryann Stefanik (AKA MARYANN)
Accompanying Musicians:
Jeff Coulter - Rhythm Guitar & Bass
Brian Lamar - Drums & Percussion
Record Label: Rosebud Lyrics & Rhythm Recordings, LLC
©2023 Maryann Stefanik - Rosebud Lyrics & Rhythm Recordings, LLC
Artist: VARIOUS ARTISTS
Kryp II Knight Volume III by Various Artists
1. Unite The States Project – Hey, America’s Burning 3:58
2. OBLIVEA – The Crash feat. Last Obelisk 4:08
3. Pretty Blackmore – You Didn’t Call 4:21
4. MaryAnn – The Outsider 5:13
5. E.G. Holmes – Warm feat. Dave Edwards (Extended Play) 4:39
6. The NEW Bardots – (Just) Another Dance in the City 3:33
7. Clark Ford – I’m Not A Bad Guy feat. Underground Treehouse 3:11
8. Monkey Grip – My Baby 3:53
9. OBLIVEA – One More Try 4:17
10. Sinner Swing – The Covid Killer 3:07
11. Grit’s Guitar – Edge of Eternity feat Harold 'Grit' Vondenstein 9:47
©2022 Bondo Boy Records, LLC.
Artist: MARYANN
Recording Date: 05.05.21 / 07.27.21
Release Date: 07.28.21
Producer: Maryann Stefanik
Executive Producer: Timothy Stefanik
Engineer(s): Jeff Coulter & Brian Lamar / Raincat Recording Studio
Mixed at: Raincat Recording Studio
Mastering Engineer(s): Jeff Coulter & Brian Lamar / Raincat Recording Studio
Songwriter: Maryann Stefanik (AKA MARYANN)
Accompanying Musicians:
Jeff Coulter - Rhythm Guitar & Bass
Brian Lamar - Drums & Percussion
George Gergely - Lead Guitar
Record Label: Rosebud Lyrics & Rhythm Recordings, LLC
©2021 Maryann Stefanik - Rosebud Lyrics & Rhythm Recordings, LLC
Various Artists featured from the first voting ballot of the 60th Annual Grammy Awards®.
The Physical package includes a double cd album that captures the moment of independent music that were on the 1st Grammy Awards® ballot. The album titled "The 60th FYC Album" includes Artists located throughout the globe and is available digitally and on CD Worldwide.
"Playfulness comes to define the 50s dop-wop of Maryann’s “Hips, Lips & Eyes”. From the horns to the jaunty rhythms, the whole thing taps into a party atmosphere. Rollicking forward with a tremendous unhinged spirit it feels absolutely maddening in the best way possible." skopemag.com
"Passion pours out of Maryann’s heartfelt ode of “Transparent World”. A style reminiscent of the best of early 90s alt-pop, the piece utilizes a clear-eyed take on the world. Galloping forward with incredible intensity, everything about the piece works wonders." skopemag.com
DISC 1
1. Paula Boggs Band – Benediction 4:07
2. Acoustic Radio – Better Man 3:54
3. Elise Lebec – Queen Of Light 4:36
4. Martha Reich – The River 4:38
5. Donna Scott – Carnival 4:31
6. Big Bone Daddy – All My Time 5:10
7. Murat Ses – No No More 3:52
8. Maryann – Hips, Lips & Eyes 3:13
9. Laura Ainsworth – The Man I Love Is Gone 4:18
10. Ricky Persaud Jr. – Reggae Blues 3:36
11. Maryann – Transparent World 2:57
12. Vikku Vinayakram & The Selvaganesh Family – Guru Stotra ft. Siddhant Bhatia 6:01
13. Ingrid Nomad – No Mind 5:10
DISC 2
1. Frank Piombo – Keep It Movin’4:02
2. Maryann – HITF 060617 3:50
3. Beto Hale – The Only One 4:26
4. Jordan Green – Take A Ride 2:57
5. Ban Brothers – Tumi Bhorer Paakhi (female) 5:14
6. Kathryn Shipley – Shine Your Love 3:53
7. Armen Balyan – Fiya 3:01
8. Deborah Henriksson – Whisper 3:54
9. Kama Ruby – Treasure Island 4:09
10. The Two Tens – Keeping Hope Alive 3:10
11. Maryann – Life –“Thank You” 2:46
12. Shea Welsh – Slowly Falling ft. Michelle Coltrane 4:52
13. Kala Ramnath & Ojas Adhiya – Om Namah Shivaya 9:06
@2018 Bongo Boy Records, LLC.
May the “light of life” shine through you all and bring much happiness and success!
With great respect... MARYANN
All songs composed by MARYANN, except HITF 060617 - Stuart Donaldson, Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers, Wicked Game - Chris Isaac, Moon Dance - Van Morrison.
MARYANN - Producer. Tim Stefanik - Executive Producer.
Mark Barnes & Mark Barnes Music - Final Production & Art Work.
Nikilee Stefanik - Transparent Photograph.
Samantha Starr Stefanik - Cover Song Inspiration
Special Thanks To:
George Gergely for his fabulous musical collaboration on Transparent World,
EmOtIoNs, Life - “Thank You”, Picture Perfect (Take2) and That’s All.
Rain Cat Recordings, Stuart, FL - Mastering / Re-Mastering all songs and recording EmOtIoNs, Ain’t No Sunshine, Transparent World, Wicked Game, Life - “Thank You”, Moon Dance, Picture Perfect (Take2) and That’s All.
Tim Stefanik - Guitar/Bass on Ain’t No Sunshine, Wicked Game, Picture Perfect (Take2), EmOtIoNs, Moon Dance. Bryan Lamar - Drums on EmOtIoNs, Transparent World, Life - “Thank You”, That’s All. George Gergely - Guitar/Bass/Lyrics Transparent World, Life - “Thank You”, Picture Perfect (Take2), That’s All. Jeff Coulter - Guitar on EmOtIoNs. Jacob Hemmerlin - Synth/Drums/Guitar on Crossing Over by the 31st.
Steinwand Studio, Jay Leslie and Leo R. Le Barge - Hips, Lips & Eyes, Rosebud, Backup Man, If I Had A Nickel, and Nowhere To Turn from A Rose...Is A Rose...Is A Rose ©2009 and You Really Got Me Going Again.
Sound Vision Recording Studio, Port St Lucie, FL for Recording Wicked Game.
Stuart Donaldson for including me on HITF 060617. It is a wonderful duet and great fun. JB OHanlon for the inspiration of Life - “Thank You”.
Mastered by Rain Cat Recordings, Stuart, FL. ©2017 Rosebud Lyrics & Rhythm Recordings LLC. All Rights Reserved • No Unauthorized Reproduction
Credits:
MaryAnn Miuccio Stefanik: Vocals, Background vocals, rhythm guitar, music and lyrics.
Joe Steinwand, Jr.: Bass, guitar, background vocals,
Joe Steinwand: Keyboards, background vocals, guitar on 'Nothing More”
Leo R. La Barge: Drums/percussion
Lou Slamer: Lead guitar 0n "Is Freedom Free"
Jay Leslie: Saxophones, (Alto, Baritone, Tenor, Soprano), Clarinet and flute, & Piano on "Nothing More"
Tim Stefanik for some lyric editing
Special thanks to:
Joe Jr, at Steinwand Studios, for the mixing of all the music
Pete Kennedy for the mastering. Laura Kennedy for guiding me in the right direction by creating new sights and uploading the songs for Music downloads
Ryan Schutz for designing the album art work
Dedications:
"BackUp Man” is dedicated to Jay Leslie for all his years sf contribution to the music industry.
In addition to Jay, this song is to all the backup men and women out there.
I Gotta Tell You Why" was inspired by Eckhart Tolle and Oprah Winfrey for the 10 week webcast for Eckhart’s book “A New Earth”.
Thanks to everyone who has worked on this wonderful project.
There are so many "DIMENSIONS” to life, and I have been truly blessed to channel my emotions through music.
The warmth of a …=_=… I'm sending to you all.
From the bottom of my heart with compassion, I hope you enjoy this album as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Live life, love life, and know you are ALIVE!
Rosebud Lyrics & Rhythm Recordings, LLC
Recorded and Mixed at Steinwand Sound Studios
©2009 All Rights Reserved
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