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Shemekia Copeland's “Who Stole My Radio”

“Who Stole My Radio?, ” the lead single from singing sensation Shemekia Copeland's THE SOUL TRUTH (produced by Steve Cropper), was the #2 Most Added song on the AAA radio format for the week of August 8, 2005. This is an exciting development for the CD, which will be released on August 16, 2005. Upcoming press for the CD includes features, reviews, and/or mentions in “Billboard, ” “The Wall Street Journal, ” “Paste, ” “Harp, ” “Vanity Fair, ” “OffBeat, ” “Relix, ” “Entertainment Weekly, ” “Jazziz, ” “For Me” and many other publications around the country. In addition, the 53rd Annaul “DownBeat” Critics Poll named Shemekia their “Rising Star Blues Artist.”

Also out on August 16 is FLASH FORWARD from Chicago's beloved Siegel-Schwall Band. Corky Siegel, Jim Schwall, Rollo Radford and legendary drummer Sam Lay recorded their first studio album in 30 years, featuring their signature brand of fun-loving blues. “Ice, " “Blueswax, ” “Billboard” and many other publications will help celebrate the release of this remarkable recording.



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