Little Suns
Joe Rathburn
© Copyright-Betterworld Records/Joe Own Music BMI
(637053100120)
Record Label: Betterworld Records
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Nominated for the San Diego Music Awards thrice now: Once back in 1997 in the Best Adult Alternative Album category for his first Betterworld Records CD, Little Suns, and in 2001 and 2002's Best Acoustic Artist category, Joe Rathburn's music defies catagorization.
The press has had this to say about Little Suns:
"Joe Rathburn's music is hard to pigeon-hole... he's just really, really good." - Jim Hoehn of the Milwaukee Journal.
"FOUR STARS" (out of five)
- C.C. Federspiel of Oakland Michigan's, The Oakland Press.
"Joe Rathburn is definitely a man of sensibility. His latest album, Little Suns, truly shines."
- Tracy Page in San Diego's SLAMM Magazine.
"Little Suns... a thoroughly enjoyable listen."
- John D'Agostino award winning music journalist (LA Times, Musician Magazine, San Diego Reader) in Taylor Guitar's Wood & Steel Magazine.
"...Joe Rathburn sings modest tunes about ordinary people, but the care and craft he devotes to his Everyguy (and Everygal) songs give each little story a big warm heart."
- Karla Peterson, The San Diego Union/Tribune.
"Joe, I personally like your music. What I'm especially drawn to is the heart in it."
- Tom Kimmel, singer/songwriter (covered by Linda Ronstadt, Joe Cocker, Maura O'Connell, The Stray Cats, to name a few).
"...a really wonderful CD... sounds fantastic, looks fantastic..."
- Deborah-Liv Johnson, Mojave Sun records recording artist.
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Little Suns
author: Kornflower
This is one CD I've been listening to for the last ten years or so (at the time of writing Jan 2008.) This one surely ties Joe's other CD's together, reminding me profoundly of the all-but-forgotten Mikey's Coffeehouse in Poway, where I would be a regular fixture at this place on an almost daily basis, listening to Joe play these old songs at least once a month. These clever, God-fearing lyrics are surely what everyone must hear and engrave in their brains permanently. (I don't think, I know.) Kornflower
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A Must Have!
author: Veronica Graciano
It's rare that you find an artist that creates such clever, inspiring lyrics as well as fantastic melody. The combination makes for an awesome CD. My Holiday shopping is going to be a breeze this year because this CD is such a great gift to give to anyone.
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A jewel!
author: Dave Blackburn
As producer of this CD I am obviously not impartial, but before we began this project Joe and his music were unknown to me. After hearing his immaculate demos I realized that this was one world-class songwriter and that we could make a really fine album together. This album possesses all the vibrancy and magic that the songs inherently contained at birth with some great performances by both Joe himself and the guest musicians. Now celebrating its 10th year! --- Dave Blackburn
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Little Suns is great, uplifting music!
author: ddbass
This CD is a mix of acoustic roots music (Searchin'), improvisational jazz (Dem Birdies), and pure sunshine (Sunshine through the rain). The songs tell great stories (Dear Dad) that inspire me to hope (Little Suns) and force me to think about my own role in the world (If I Don't Change My Way). This CD has so much to offer, it's no wonder it was on the regular rotation for years at work.
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