The Mission

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For most musicians, “the road” is a place of either hedonism or heartache. Contrasts on the far ends of a far too common cliché. But for Soul-Blues Guitar Slinger Hadden Sayers, the road is a comfortable buzz of underground fans and passionate shows.

It wasn’t always this way.

Because for a while, Sayers wasn’t on the road.

He built a successful career in Houston, Texas before relocating to the Midwest so his wife could pursue a career in cancer research. But then, shifty record companies faded away. Band members died tragically. The gigs stopped coming through and the phone stopped ringing. The ’57 Strat stayed in its case.

However, Sayers rediscovered his love of music on regular drives to Southern Ohio where he was rehabbing a battered cabin. The murmur of radials on concrete, the sounds of Van Morrison and Sam Cooke on the stereo, and the support and tutelage of a grizzled stonemason sent him back to the recording studio.

In 2011, Sayers released the acclaimed Hard Dollar, featuring the single “Back to the Blues,” which was nominated for the Song of the Year Award at the 33rd Annual Blues Music Awards. The album launched him back onto stages around the country. More than 100 gigs followed, from New York City to Mammoth Lakes, CA.

Sayers embraced the road, loved it. Savored the miles, the buses, and the airplanes. While the easy rock and roll tale is to collect panties and mugshots on the road, Sayers collected stories. Stories by everyday people who had read HIS story of healing in Southern Ohio. From the woman whose husband had passed unexpectedly taking on immense home repairs with the help of some Home Depot classes after reading the bio…to the old man in Illinois who was moved to tears as he recalled a similar period of loss in his own life. The stories resonated in Sayers’ head and heart driving him to explore the “human condition” more deeply.. The result of that troubadour experience is the eagerly anticipated album Rolling Soul from Blue Corn Music.

Confident tunes from a mature, assured composer, the record features Sayers at his best. Heartfelt lyrics sung from deep inside matched with innovative guitar work, recorded with the warmth and soul and depth of the best vintage gear. It’s a record to contemplate and savor.

“Something Wrong in the World”, “Lay Down Your Worries”, “The Man I’m Supposed to Be”

To celebrate the release of the record, Sayers is doing what he does best: he’s hitting the road. Hauling a refurbished 1962 Airstream trailer christened “The Rolling Soul Emporium” some dates even pulling it behind his ‘1961 Chevy Bubbletop Impala to select gigs, festivals, and surprise pop-up appearances around the country, the bluesman is rolling some soul into every town. Not simply a method of travel, the trailer is a mobile manifestation of Sayers’ love of music and the road. Fans across the country will be able to track the Emporium’s movements on Facebook, participate in contests, and hang out before and after shows.

JONATHAN FLEIG
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Recording artist, producer, engineer and owner of Planet Paul Recording Studios was once asked, “what would you say about Jonathan Fleig?” This was his response:

When I was young, long ago and far away, there were folks we called musicians.

They strummed guitars and played horns and pianos and banged drums and sang. They’d use most anything that could make a rythm, harmony or melody. It didn’t much matter as long as it vibrated and moved that air. The music must come forth. The vibration inside must be released. Freed through the instrument to move that air. It just had to — everyday. Food, water, shelter and music, not necessarily in that order. Serve the song.

But that was long ago and times have changed. The musician in the wild is a rare thing these days. The environment and climate have been altered to the point that survival of the musician is difficult at best. Most are confined to various types of cages or have simply vanished. People don’t seem too concerned about it. I guess you can’t miss what you never knew. Computers are cheap and don’t need room and board.

So, it’s a special thing for me when I stumble acrosss one who still runs free. Sustaining himself on music. Foresaking known paths of much greater ease. Making the sacrifice. Knowing the game’s plum crooked but playing anyway. Serving the song.

Jonathan Fleig is one such musician. For the past decade, he has traveled in service of the song. From Kansas to California, Oregon to Arizona, he has moved that air. People are starting to notice.

His last release, “The Great Awakening” with the band Soup, recieved widespread college radio airplay. It was nominated by the 21st Los Angeles Music Awards in two categories — Americana Artist of the Year and Americana single for the song “Enemy.” Check it out if you haven’t already. Real music from a real musician.

In the spring of 2012, Jonathan will release his latest album “Strange Caravan” on Herbal Records and the hard traveling will begin again. Do yourself and him a favor. Go see a show. Pick up a CD. Feel that air move.
Description
Americana Roots Rock meets Psychedelic Country with the genuine artist Jonathan Fleig. Whether playing solo or with a full band his performances leave a lasting impression. He has an honest organic approach to song writing with one goal–serve the song.
Band Interests
There is nothing in the world better than playing music for people who enjoy what it is you do. Recording records is fun in an entirely different way. Writing the songs themselves makes one high as well.
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