Jamie DeFrates and Susan Brown - Singin a Brand New Song

Susan Brown, "I've been writing music, playing guitar, and singing for many years, but up until this past year, I've mostly been a kitchen musician and haven't really performed much in public due to a bad case of intense stage fright. After recording "Come Back Baby" and several backup vocals for the "Winterhawk" cd, Jamie DeFrates (aka love of my life) convinced me that I should be up on stage with him. So far, it's gotten easier each time I perform (I find that a little wine helps quite a bit), and we're now working on our next cd to be titled "It's About Time." I've posted four one-take rough cuts that are contenders for the new cd (recorded in the kitchen of course). - Stay tuned for more - Peace, Susan"

"Jamie DeFrates has been at the forefront of Florida's professional music scene for several decades. His business brochure carries the catchy slogan "Music That Works For You." He means that literally. His current recording studio in Jacksonville, Florida is celebrating its 15 year anniversary. DeFrates has 6 CD's of original material to his credit and his scoring projects for regional and national clients reads like a Top 20 list from the Chamber of Commerce: The Wilderness Society, PGA Tour, Sally Corporation, Toyota, Cadillac, The American Cancer Society and many more. DeFrates is a highly capable producer/composer, with an array of awards to prove it. One of his favorites is the soundtrack he composed for Iakovos, A Legacy: A documentary on the life of Archbishop Iakovos. Airing on the A&E network, the project received an Emmy. He's also fond of the music he composed for "Timber," which was created for The Wilderness Society. The Timber music video won two Silver Tellys, three Florida Crystal Reels (including Best Original Score) three Jacksonville Image awards, including Best of Show and for all of that, the Atlanta Songwriter's Association voted DeFrates songwriter of the year. He's also composed music for several theme park rides in America and around the world including Spain, Canada and Belgium. Despite his numerous accolades, DeFrates' personal and professional demeanor is decidedly low key. Mellow, if you will. DeFrates loves music and he does it well, but he is the first to admit there is always more to learn, more music to explore." (ArbusMagazine)

"Winterhawk" is impeccably recorded with Jamies unwaveringly clear voice mixed up front. The CD also features Susan Brown on backup vocals and the lead vocal on her original song "Come Back Baby". Other guest artists appear, including Andy King on upright bass, Chip Herrington on harmonica, Brian Homan on Dobro, and Gabe Valla on mandolin. Although all the tracks include a cadre of guest musicians, thankfully, the CD is not overproduced. Winterhawk is Jamies stellar return to his folk roots. This music has strong emotional commitment conjuring up visions of the mighty hawk flying freely on the wind currents. Emotional transfer by osmosis is very rare on a studio project but this stunningly beautiful acoustic recording, collectively, is like a walk on the beach with a cool breeze on your face. (Rick Grant, Entertaining U Magazine)

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[nakayaninja]

@nakayaninja Oops, I meant "every SINGLE time" :P

[nakayaninja]

I've seen these guys perform several times now, and I'm still in awe EVERY SINGE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oximore111]

.. so cooool..... thanks !!!

[indygorowe]

you guys are cool,badkitty band@

you tube..thanks bubba

[BrianSousa1]

fantastic guys it's my favorite song btw it's me bubbs???

[tigerbutt369]

We in Half Moon Bay, California, LOVED IT :-)

[anmoose]

Wow! Great performance! I love the smooth way Jamie walks around on the guitar, and Susan definitely does NOT have any reason whatever for her stage fright. She's fantastic! Thanks, Don and Christine!

[wesalittle]

Captivating! Thank you Don!

Lee