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Latest News - Brian Minshew's music video for "Take Me To Heart" has been selected for screening by the AOF Film Festival in Pasadena California. The festival will run from July 23rd to July 30th, 2010. AOF Pasadena is rated as one of the top 25 film festivals in th
e country by Moviemaker Magazine and enjoys strong support among the film industry. Director Monte Wilson will also be present at the festival, so if your in the Southern California area, this is a great opportunity to come out and meet Monte and view the video.
- Backyard Records has recently released a promotional video for artist Brian Minshew. The video contains live footage from Brian's concert at the Roland Hayes Concert Hall and is narrated by our good friend Lyn Isbel. To see the video, just click this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5IlMIGec24. We also want to thank Michael Clark from Clark Video Productions, Jelani from Quantum Beats, and Tom Rowan from the Sound Lab in Greensboro for all their help putting it together.
May 14th at 10:00 pm at the Main Street Bar & Grill. Backyard Records artist Brian Minshew will be attending the festival. This is a another great opportunity for everyone in the region to come out 
l be featured as part of the Music and Film series which will be held at the Danbury Music Center on May 5th and at the Common Council Chamber on May 8th. If you are in the area come out and see the video and support the festival.
on Saturday April 24th at 3:00 pm at the Malco Ridgeway Theatre. Backyard Records artist Brian Minshew, film director Monte Wilson, and some of the Producers and Actors involved in making the video will be attending the festival. This is a great opportunity for anyone in the region to meet the people involved with the production and of course, to view the video.
- Backyard Records and Wilson Art Media are pleased to announce that Brian Minshew's music video"Tak
e Me To Heart" has been selected to be included in the Delray Beach Film Festival. It will be screened at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the DeBilzan Gallery on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. If you are in the area, get out to the festival and be one of the first to see this poignant video.
- Michelle Holder has just recently finished recording her new single "Blue Sky Love" with violinist Ueli Schweizer. A big thanks goes out to Goose and the rest of the session players for all the help putting the track together.
- For the month of March “Live from the Backyard” features folk singer Kristen Leigh. Kristen’s music features deliciously dark arrangements coupled with raw and slightly twanged vocals. She sits down with our host Chris Ann Parr to discuss some cuts from her upcoming project and perform a new song titled “Day Off.” For more information about Kristen, visit www.kristenleighmusic.com. To listen to the interview just go to our music page and click on it. As an aside, this will be the last of our “Live from the Backyard” series and we want to thank all the wonderful artists who shared their time with us, the excellent hosts who helped put the shows together, and everyone involved with the production of the show.
- Michelle Holder will be heading back into the studio on February 21st, to record a new single written by emerging Folk artist Kate Klim titled "Blue Sky Love." Michelle hopes to add her characteristic country feel and stylistic vocals to the arrangement.
- For the month of February, “Live from the Backyard” features eclectic blues man Barry Darnell. Barry sits down with host Lyn Isbell and talks about the motivation behind “The Return of Mobile Slim” his recently released album. Barry also shares one of his latest compositions “24 Hours” live in the studio. To listen to Barry’s interview go to our music page. Visit www.myspace.com/mobileslimmusic to find out more about Barry and his music.
- The video for “Take Me To Heart” has been awarded the Royal Reel Award by the Canada International Film Festival, which is set to take place in Vancouver Canada from March 19th through March 21st, 2010. Congratulations to Director Monte Wilson, Brian Minshew, and everyone involved in this project. If you are in the Vancouver area, make sure to check out the video and the festival.
- Backyard Records has released a new Barry Darnell video of Barry's song "Too Big For My Britches." The video was captured live at Barry's recent performance in Chattanooga. Click here http://www.clarkvideoproductions.com/darnell.html to view the video.
- January’s episode of “Live from the Backyard” features our own singer/songwriter Johnathan Stowers. Johnathan and new host Chris Ann Parr discuss his writing style and how he goes about the work of crafting a song. Johnathan also talks about his new single “I Cried” and performs his latest effort “Sweet Carolina” live in the studio. For more information about Johnathan, please visit www.myspace.com/johnathanstowers and to hear the interview just go to our music page and click on it.
- December’s episode of “Live from the Backyard” features Americana singer/songwriter Grant Peeples. Grant works out of Tallahassee, Florida but performs all across the southeast. He has been described as a more cerebral Charlie Daniels who will not hesitate to poke a finger in the eye of hypocrisy. Host Lyn Isbell and Grant sit down to discuss his unique writing style and also explore material from Grant’s latest album “Pawnshop.” He also delivers a poignant live studio rendition of the title cut. For more information about Grant, please visit www.grantpeeples.com and to hear the interview just go to our music page and click on it.
- November’s edition of “Live from the Backyard” features singer/songwriter Kate Klim. Kate gained prominence while performing on the Boston folk scene and has been compared to the likes of Carole King. She is a consummate songwriter with a clear and honest voice. Kate shares details about the making of her debut album, titled “Up and Down and Up Again” with our host, Julie Steele and also offers up a rare studio performance of her song “Ripple.” To listen to the interview just go to our music page. For more information about Kate, visit www.kateklim.com.
- Congratulations to Brian Minshew. His song "Take Me to Heart" charted in the top 20 for October's soft rock channel on www.ourstage.com.
- Michelle Holder and Brian Minshew of Backyard Records presented Connie Patterson a check to benefit the local "Santa for all Seasons" charity in Chattanooga. The proceeds came from Brian's recent benefit concert at the UTC-Roland Hayes Concert Hall.
For the month of October “Live from the Backyard” features Michelle Holder, another of our Backyard Records artists. Michelle sits down with host, Julie Steele, to discuss some of the music from her album “Heartfelt” and also performs the song “Salted Destiny” which she co-wrote with Jack Gray and Erika DeRossier. Be sure to check it out on our music page.
For September on “Live from the Backyard” we feature our own artist Brian Minshew. Brian sits down with host Lyn Isbell and talks about his new album “Notes on the Human Condition” and performs the song “Tonight” live in the studio. Feel free to check it out at our music page.
Beginning in September, Backyard Records will be the home of a new show called "Live from the Backyard." The progams will shine a spotlight on the independent artists we love and will feature candid interviews about thier music and careers. The shows will also offer rare recordings of the artists performed "live" in the studio.
Brian Minshew will be appearing on the radio show "Around and About" which will be broadcast on WUTC 88.1 FM radio July 22nd at 10:00AM and 2:00PM. The show is hosted by Julie Steele and highlights news and happenings in the Chattanooga area.
Brian Minshew will be on location in Oklahoma City shooting scenes for his up coming video for the song "Take Me To Heart." The video will be filmed on July 10th, 11th and 12th and is being directed by Monte Wilson. For more information about Monte please visit www.wilsonartmedia.com.
Brian Minshew's debut album "Notes on the Human Condition" is now available for purchase at www.cdbaby.com/cd/brianminshew2
Michelle Holder has been busy recently in the studio helping to produce her friend Brian Minshew's debut album "Notes on the Human Condition." Michelle has also been helping out with some of the backup vocals. A couple of early cuts are now posted on Brian's my space at www.myspace.com/brianminshew09. So be sure to stop by and check them out.
Michelle Holder will be appearing with pianist Fred Mayes at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library on October 18th from 7:30-11:00 PM to help raise funds for the library. Michelle will be performing material from her album "Heartfelt" along with other timeless classics. Club Lib is a one night only event in which the library is transformed into a "happening club" featuring food, music, and fun for all. The event is co-sponsored by local radio stations Sunny 92.3 FM and The Mountain 96.5 FM. So everyone come out and help support the library.
Michelle Holder and Brian Minshew will be performing at the Siskins Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday September 17th. There appearance will help celebrate Siskins annual 70's event. Siskins Hospital is the region's leader in medical rehabilitation services and is located across the street from Erlanger Hospital.
To shop for unique "Heartfelt" t-shirts click on the link below.
www.cafepress.com/michelleholder
Michelle Holder will be appearing with fellow singer Brigget Smith at the Strawberry Festival May 17th in Dayton TN. The show starts at 6:00 PM, So everyone come out and enjoy the festival.
Michelle Holder's song "In Another Life" is listed in the top 25 for American Idol Underground radio's country chart for the week of April 21st.
Michelle Holder and the rest of the Station House Singers will be appearing at the 2007 Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga Tennesee. The show will be June 10th at 6:30 PM on the Unum Provident Stage and features some of the best in classic Rock/Pop and Country tunes. Everyone mark your calendars and come out and help support the festival.
Michelle Holder's song "In Another Life" now listed in top 75 Country songs for March 2006 on American Idol's Underground Radio.
"Heartfelt" is now available for digital download at Apple iTunes, Napster, Yahoo, and MSN Music for just 99 cents per song.