Ropeadope Records

New Greg Hester Album- Hustlers, Killers, and Thieves out 11/23/09--

Ropeadope Records — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:37:34 -0000

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...New Greg Hester Album- Hustlers, Killers, and Thieves out 11/23/09--

Derrek Phillips' Manufactory & The Spinning Leaves

Ropeadope Records — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:54:47 -0000

Derrek Phillips' Manufactory " Offering" album and The Spinning Leaves " Love " album are Ropeadope Records newest releases and I am happy to say that we are proud of both these projects. These two pieces of music are two totally different albums from two totally different genres yet Ropeadope Records shows its consistency in supporting and releasing great music. We hope that these two albums hit the scene the way it should and satisfy your ears.

To all the fans and new-to-be fans...

Support The Spinning Leaves @

http://ropeadope.bandcamp.com/album/the-spinning-leaves-love
www.myspace.com/thespinningleaves
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Spinning+Leaves
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Spinning+Leaves/Love
http://www.imeem.com/thespinningleaves
www.ropeadope.com

you can also check out Derrek Phillips' Manufactory on their album release tour!
Support them here:

http://www.myspace.com/derrekphillipsmusic
http://www.facebook.com/manufactory?ref=mf
http://www.last.fm/music/Derrek+Philips%27+Manufactory
http://ropeadope.bandcamp.com/album/derrek-phillips-manufactory-offering
http://www.ropeadope.com/music/record/offering/
http://www.klicktrack.com/klicktrack/releases/derrek-phillips-manufactory/offering
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DERREK-PHILLIPS-MANUFACTORY/114357125488?ref=ts

Manufactory@Chris’ Jazz Cafe (Sunset Sessions) on Nov 6th!!!

Ropeadope Records — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:16:39 -0000

Early Show 5-7pm (Sunset Sessions @ Chris’ Jazz cafe) Derrek Phillips-drums, percussion, etc. Adam Agati-guitar Brian Charette-nord electro Debut of "Offering"---New CD on Ropeadope Records www.chrisjazzcafe.com

cost: $10

1421 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-3004

www.last.fm/music/Derrek+Phillip%27s+Manufactory
ropeadope.bandcamp.com/album/derrek-phillips-manufactory-offering
www.myspace.com/derrekphillipsmusic
www.facebook.com/manufactory
www.ropeadope.com

DERREK PHILLIPS' MANUFACTORY-OFFERING OUT TODAY!!!

Ropeadope Records — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:03:07 -0000

Charlie Hunter's drummer creates his album of his own and it is damn good.

DERREK PHILLIPS' MANUFACTORY prides itself on pushing the envelope. Bending styles and tonality, members DERREK PHILLIPS (drums, percussion, glockenspiel, vocals), PAUL HORTON (Nord electro piano) and ADAM AGATI (guitar) come together to create music that demands attention from both heart and mind. After only a brief time together, Manufactory has mesmerized crowds with their inventive approach, high tuned skills, and improvisation. On any given night, you will hear nods to DJ Shadow, Sigur Ros, Stevie Wonder, Soundgarden, De La Soul and more.

CATCH THEM ON THE ALBUM RELEASE TOUR!!!

http://www.myspace.com/derrekphillipsmusic
http://www.facebook.com/manufactory?ref=mf
http://www.last.fm/music/Derrek+Philips%27+Manufactory
http://ropeadope.bandcamp.com/album/derrek-phillips-manufactory-offering
http://www.ropeadope.com/music/record/offering/
http://www.klicktrack.com/klicktrack/releases/derrek-phillips-manufactory/offering
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DERREK-PHILLIPS-MANUFACTORY/114357125488?ref=ts

TODAY IS THE DAY!! THE SPINNING LEAVES- LOVE ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW!!

Ropeadope Records — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:46:38 -0000

So let me tell you about your new favorite duo...Barbara and Michael from the City of Brotherly love. And that's what they are about LOVE. They are The Spinning Leaves, and they are one of the most exciting and best things Ropeadope has handed you this year. Taking not only the folk world by storm they are here to bring a new life into music with their album LOVE. The Spinning Leaves and LOVE are a glowing experience, steeped in traditional American music, sweetened with psychedelic folk and a garnish of New Weird America. LOVE is a winding tapestry that envelopes the listener, taking you on a journey through a world that at first glance could have been, but by record’s end truly can be. They have received praise from some of the most important people in the Philadelphia music world as well as in the folk community:

‘How do you explain "loose but tight" or " melodically funky" ? You don't - you just point to The Spinning Leaves, a fresh new band from Philly that I find indescribably delicious.’

Gene Shay / WXPN

‘Spinning Leaves has proven to be an unmistakable part of the new folk phenomenon in Philadelphia and beyond. Their sound, for one, is a whistle at the start of a great sprint, the bell of human musical freedom: spurts of gang vocals, slide guitars, dulcimers, and foot stomps over America melodies. And still, Spinning Leaves, the force, transcends the sound. They connect with artists, organizations and individuals to create movement in the Philadelphia musical landscape--nearly anywhere you hear of innovative artistic activity, you hear this name in association.’

Levi Landis / Philadelphia Folksong Society

‘The Spinning Leaves are a fantastically talented duo that play acoustic music with flair and warmth and vibrancy. This ain’t your old folk. It’s new folk steeped in tradition for the modern world’

Bruce Warren / WXPN Philadelphia

The Spinning Leaves bring a new version of storytelling and musicianship that artists today wish they could possess. You will not only listen to The Spinning Leaves and enjoy them, but become wrapped up in their world of LOVE and truly LOVE them.

http://ropeadope.bandcamp.com/album/the-spinning-leaves-love
www.myspace.com/thespinningleaves
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Spinning+Leaves
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Spinning+Leaves/Love
http://www.imeem.com/thespinningleaves
www.ropeadope.com

The Spinning Leaves - Album " LOVE " Out Tomorrow!

Ropeadope Records — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:04:04 -0000

So let me tell you about your new favorite duo...Barbara and Michael from the City of Brotherly love. And that's what they are about LOVE. They are The Spinning Leaves, and they are one of the most exciting and best things Ropeadope has handed you this year. Taking not only the folk world by storm they are here to bring a new life into music with their album LOVE. The Spinning Leaves and LOVE are a glowing experience, steeped in traditional American music, sweetened with psychedelic folk and a garnish of New Weird America. LOVE is a winding tapestry that envelopes the listener, taking you on a journey through a world that at first glance could have been, but by record’s end truly can be. They have received praise from some of the most important people in the Philadelphia music world as well as in the folk community:

‘How do you explain "loose but tight" or " melodically funky" ? You don't - you just point to The Spinning Leaves, a fresh new band from Philly that I find indescribably delicious.’
Gene Shay / WXPN
‘Spinning Leaves has proven to be an unmistakable part of the new folk phenomenon in Philadelphia and beyond. Their sound, for one, is a whistle at the start of a great sprint, the bell of human musical freedom: spurts of gang vocals, slide guitars, dulcimers, and foot stomps over America melodies. And still, Spinning Leaves, the force, transcends the sound. They connect with artists, organizations and individuals to create movement in the Philadelphia musical landscape--nearly anywhere you hear of innovative artistic activity, you hear this name in association.’
Levi Landis / Philadelphia Folksong Society
‘The Spinning Leaves are a fantastically talented duo that play acoustic music with flair and warmth and vibrancy. This ain’t your old folk. It’s new folk steeped in tradition for the modern world’
Bruce Warren / WXPN Philadelphia
‘The Spinning Leaves are a fantastically talented duo that play acoustic music with flair and warmth and vibrancy. This ain’t your old folk. It’s new folk steeped in tradition for the modern world’
-Bruce Warren / WXPN Philadelphia

The Spinning Leaves bring a new version of storytelling and musicianship that artists today wish they could possess. You will not only listen to The Spinning Leaves and enjoy them, but become wrapped up in their world of LOVE and truly LOVE them.

CHECK THEM OUT! Their Album comes out tomorrow.

http://ropeadope.bandcamp.com/album/the-spinning-leaves-love
www.myspace.com/thespinningleaves
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Spinning+Leaves
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Spinning+Leaves/Love
http://www.imeem.com/thespinningleaves
www.ropeadope.com

The Spinning Leaves- album, Love out October 30th!!

Ropeadope Records — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:54:51 -0000

The Spinning Leaves are a glowing experience, steeped in traditional
American music, sweetened with psychedelic folk and a garnish of New
Weird America. LOVE is a winding tapestry that envelopes the listener,
taking you on a journey through a world that at first glance could have
been, but by record’s end truly can be. Our guides are Michael Baker, whose
Kentucky heritage is not only evident but absolutely authentic - and Barbara
Geddes - a Pennsylvania native whose voice is simultaneously suggestive
and comforting.

Michael and Barbara present their vision of Love (with a capital L) for all the
world to hear. LOVE presents powerfully real, insightful landscapes of people,
dreams, and emotions. Swirling choirs of harmonies, bent harmonica,
lazy horn sections, sitar and oud, wooden pump organ, and children’s voices,
all perfectly placed.

‘We met on Barbara’s birthday in October of 2006 and started singing the next
day. We believe in community and the connections that can form when people
look each other in the eyes. There are more than fifty people from the Philly
music scene who have contributed to LOVE. We support with our music local
farms and farmers, and treasure the complex connections between the earth
and humans.’

‘How do you explain "loose but tight" or " melodically funky" ? You don't---you
just point to The Spinning Leaves, a fresh new band from Philly that I find
indescribably delicious.’
Gene Shay / WXPN

‘The Spinning Leaves are a fantastically talented duo that play acoustic music
with flair and warmth and vibrancy. This ain’t your old folk. It’s new folk
steeped in tradition for the modern world’

Bruce Warren/ WXPN Philadelphia

www.ropeadope.com

www.imeem.com/thespinningleaves

ropeadope.bandcamp.com/album/the-spinning-leaves-love

Derrek Phillips’ Manufactory show at Chris' Jazz Café

Ropeadope Records — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:44:07 -0000

Nov. 6-Chris’ Jazz Café---Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Sunset Sessions 5-7pm)
www.chrisjazzcafe.com

Derrek Phillips’ Manufactory prides itself on pushing the envelope. Bending styles and tonality, members Derrek Phillips (drums, percussion, glockenspiel, vocals), Paul Horton (Nord electro piano) and Adam Agati (guitar) come together to create music that demands attention from both heart and mind.

www.last.fm/music/Derrek+Phillip%27s+Manufactory
ropeadope.bandcamp.com/album/derrek-phillips-manufactory-offering
www.myspace.com/derrekphillipsmusic
www.facebook.com/manufactory
www.ropeadope.com

CABINET SHOW- TOMORROW: OCTOBER 29, 2008!! 10-1:30AM...

Ropeadope Records — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:37:32 -0000

COME AND SUPPORT CABINET, AFTER THE PHILLIES GAME ON THURSDAY!

The Spinning Leaves- album, Love out October 30th!! Show October 23rd @ The M Room…

Ropeadope Records — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:15:04 -0000

The Spinning Leaves are a glowing experience, steeped in traditional
American music, sweetened with psychedelic folk and a garnish of New
Weird America. LOVE is a winding tapestry that envelopes the listener,
taking you on a journey through a world that at first glance could have
been, but by record’s end truly can be. Our guides are Michael Baker, whose
Kentucky heritage is not only evident but absolutely authentic - and Barbara
Geddes - a Pennsylvania native whose voice is simultaneously suggestive
and comforting.

Michael and Barbara present their vision of Love (with a capital L) for all the
world to hear. LOVE presents powerfully real, insightful landscapes of people,
dreams, and emotions. Swirling choirs of harmonies, bent harmonica,
lazy horn sections, sitar and oud, wooden pump organ, and children’s voices,
all perfectly placed.

‘How do you explain "loose but tight" or " melodically funky" ? You don't---you
just point to The Spinning Leaves, a fresh new band from Philly that I find
indescribably delicious.’

Gene Shay / WXPN

‘The Spinning Leaves are a fantastically talented duo that play acoustic music
with flair and warmth and vibrancy. This ain’t your old folk. It’s new folk
steeped in tradition for the modern world’

Bruce Warren/ WXPN Philadelphia

www.ropeadope.com

www.imeem.com/thespinningleaves