Hondo Mesa Records on Whole Wheat Radio

Four Hondo Mesa Records releases can be heard anytime of the day or night on Whole Wheat Radio. Here are the stats for (total plays, total requests, and total listens, respectively):

John Engerman (137, 122, 4797)
3rd & Main (43, 40, 1161)
Larry Hoyt (275, 156, 7379)
Corn-Bred (152, 133, 5236)

Thanks for requesting our guys.
Dennis

Artists As Artists occupies the space where music and art meet.

The newly launched music/art series at the Redhouse in Syracuse, New York, has a website. Check out www.artistsasartists.com for up-to-date information on which artists/musicians will be playing and showing their art. The opening session features the music of Corn-Bred and Larry Hoyt, as well as the native crafts of John J.B. Buck (Corn-Bred), the photography of Larry Hoyt and paintings by me, Dennis Kinsey(Hondo Mesa Records). Ulf Oesterle (Aux Records) is curating this October 19, 2007 show.

Artists as Artists at the Redhouse

Hondo Mesa Records will be the first in line for the new Redhouse innovative shows called "Artists as Artists." Two Hondo Mesa Records artists will play -- Larry Hoyt and Corn-Bred -- on October 19, 2007. Additionally, artwork from Larry Hoyt, John "J.B." Buck, and me (Dennis Kinsey) will be displayed. I'll send out more details when they are available. Here is a photo of one of my paintings from the Corazon series.
Regards,
Dennis

Let's Go For A Ride by Larry Hoyt

Larry Hoyt performing at Jazz Central is a wonderful thing. Here is Larry doing his signature tune, "Let's go for a ride," from his debut CD Folksinger/Songwriter on Hondo Mesa Records.

Ghost of Love by Larry Hoyt

Here is Larry Hoyt, Hondo Mesa Records recording artist, performing his original song, "Ghost of Love," at the Sept 1, 2007 Jazz Central show (Syracuse, New York). To hear clips from Larry's debut CD, "Folksinger Songwriter," please go to www.cdbaby.com/all/dfkinsey

Photos of Larry Hoyt and 3rd & Main at Jazz Central

Photographer, Roger Theise, showed up at Jazz Central in Syracuse, New York on Sept. 1 to take in the music of folksinger, songwriter Larry Hoyt and the cool noir jazz originals of 3rd & Main. While there he shot some great images. Check them out at:

http://rogerwilliamphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/3434128

More of Roger's work can be viewed at: www.ROGERWILLIAMPHOTOGRAPHY.com

Regards,
Dennis

Larry Hoyt and 3rd & Main at Jazz Central

On Saturday, Sept. 1, Larry Hoyt and 3rd & Main are playing at Jazz Central in Syracuse, New York. Doors open at 7:00. Show starts at 7:30.

This is a free concert (e.g., Hondo Mesa Records fan appreciation night), but reservation are required. Reservations can be made by emailing dfkinsey@HondoMesaRecords.com or by calling 315.708.5217.

Attached are excerpts from reviews of 3rd & Main's CD and Larry Hoyt's CD.

Regards,
Dennis


"3rd & Main puts out a very hip, all-original jazz sound...3rd & Main's cast of Gil Lopez on guitar and vocals, Chris Kneisel on guitar and effects, Mark Eich on bass and Ken Hart on drums weaves a cool effect throughout." Mark Bialczak, Music Critic The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) April 22, 2007

Larry Hoyt's "Folksinger/Songwriter" on Hondo Mesa Records, was reviewed on September 26, 2004 in the Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY). Music critic, Mark Bialczak noted that Larry "carved quite a comfortable niche with his country-folk hybrid." Hoyt's debut release, "captures the simplicity of folk, the honesty of country... he writes lyrics that are direct...right to the heart." Bialczak went on to say, "Even the covers are full of devotion."

Music critic, Nathan Turk, of the Syracuse New Times found a lot to like in Larry Hoyt's debut CD. Turk notes that Larry "...has such a keen insight of what sounds good in his own music... Hoyt's own songs have especial weight, showing an uncommon handle on folk's poetic simplicity." Turk also praised musician, Henry Jankiewicz's work on the CD, "[Larry's] backing cast lets him breathe, but fleshes out key spots, shining in the achingly pretty instrumental 'Maura's Waltz,' as Henry Jankiewicz's fiddle heads for the stratosphere." Turk concludes with, "Hoyt's Folksinger Songwriter is a near-flawless outing."

Larry Hoyt's video of 3rd & Main

Larry Hoyt took some footage of 3rd & Main at their CD release concert on April 26, 2007 at Jazz Central in Syracuse, New York. He put together a cool noir version of their opening number, The Bing Bang Theory.

Larry Hoyt's Bluegrass Blues

Check out Larry Hoyt's performance of his original tune, Bluegrass Blues. The studio version of this is on his debut CD, "Folksinger Songwriter" on Hondo Mesa Records.