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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Music from Beach Boulevard Artist: Tim Coffman / www.rolltopmusic.com Contact: Pam - E-mail: info@rolltopmusic.com News: Rolltop Music is pleased to announce that Tim Coffman had two of his songs nominated by the International JPF Music Awards for song of the year for 2006. The two songs that were nominated are “JungleWave” from his CD “Beach & Guitar” and “Fascination” from the 2005 release “Music from Beach Boulevard”. Both nominations are in the surf rock category. (San Diego, CA) Rolltop Music announces the release of "Music From Beach Boulevard." Written, arranged and produced by Tim Coffman, this 10-song gem continues the legacy of Beach & Guitar, Coffman's popular 2004 release, but it should be pointed out that "Music From Beach Boulevard" with it's stellar list of driving, up-tempo instrumentals, is definitely into more action. The surf music rocks a little harder, the spy songs are more mysterious and the beach blues really "walk the walk" and "talk the talk". One thing that remains the same is the sweet Polynesian sounds of the Ukulele and Hawaiian steel as Coffman continues his special blend of beach music from the Islands. "Music From Beach Boulevard" may not get you to the beach faster but it will make your trip soooo... much fun. Tim is joined by guitarists Anthony Da Luz, drummer Duncan Moore, keyboardist Tony Patler and John Rekevics on sax. Special guests: LA Musicians Gary Brandin (lap steel) and Matt Quilter (guitar), San Diego blues guitarist Billy Thompson and Gordon Freitas (lap steel) of Oahu. Music From Beach Boulevard is available at rolltopmusic.com - Amazon - CD baby, Lou's Records and other retail outlets. Songs include: Beach Boulevard Big Riders Cruise Control Which Way Is Up Motion Sensor Fascination Flamingo Sunrise Kona Cowboys Catamaran Procession of Champions CD Review - "Music From Beach Boulevard" Musician/Producer - Tim Coffman © 2005 Rolltop Records Marchand Melcher- Independent Music Reviews "Nobody does this stuff better than Coffman. This style is his baby. Kudos." My, oh so emotional, artistic self is titillated to the max by the extremely memorable and exciting melodic riffs in "Music From Beach Boulevard," which has just been released by San Diego's Rolltop Records. This is the fourth original music CD written, arranged and produced by the fabulously talented Tim Coffman. As a lyricist, I am aching to tell the stories I feel emerging from Coffman's brilliant mélange of moods, all layered on top of the excellent, rock-solid drumming of Duncan Moore's pulsating, driving back beat. This CD is filled with sophisticated, continental "style" Flamenco guitar-flavored goodies that makes me feel like eating "tapas" and stomping my feet to the fiery beat with a red rose between my teeth. The wonderfully subtle chord changes, possess heart wrenching major to minor themes so reminiscent of an agonizingly romantic Italian love song, each change is superbly executed by the inimitable saxophonist, John Rekevics and gifted guitarist, Anthony Da Luz. I sense the south-sea-island feeling of caressing trade winds, graceful swaying palm trees, fragrant, exotic flowers permeating the senses while watching a pinkish golden sunset descending over a tropical azure-blue ocean, all thanks to Hawaiian steel masters, Gary Brandin (Blue Hawaiians and Vanduras) and Gordon Freitas (local boy from Oahu who also doubles on the Hawaiian guitar). The growling guitars and intense rhythms bring to mind gorgeous, long-haired girls with beautiful, tanned, taut bodies and big, muscular, handsome guys dancing together and driving them around in their fast, expensive convertibles. The whole experience is truly a multi-course feast for the senses. As a James Bond aficionado, there were moments when I felt I was listening to a 007 soundtrack, hence the beautiful people and fast foreign cars. The slight hint of a western feel, loping along on horseback, takes me back to when I was a young girl, being raised on a cattle ranch and it makes my little heart swell. It is just like home except "Music From Beach Boulevard" has a much more glamorous, sophisticated, international flavor, which I crave. Since childhood, my big philosophical quest was to decide which was more important, music or humor. I still haven't decided, but I do sense an incredible sense of laughter and humor in this music. It is, as if, Coffman is seriously composing and arranging really satisfying, fun, hinting at danger, danceable music with a wink and a twinkle in his eye. I hunger and thirst for elegant sophistication, and with its driving beat, sensual excitement, and world-class musicianship, "Music From Beach Boulevard" did not disappoint me. I truly sense divine intervention in Maestro Coffman's work and I am very honored to review this fabulous CD. BRAVO. TRACK-BY-TRACK REVIEW: BEACH BOULEVARD Strong driving dance beat. Shades of my favorite TV show, Miami Vice. If I was to color this cut, it would be pink and green with wonderful close ups of beautiful people dancing. Billy Thompson's bluesy guitar is unstoppable, Bravo. One of the best moments in the whole CD is John Rekevics's sultry-sassy sax solo on the bridge. It makes me want to move and groove. BIG RIDERS Growling guitars a la spaghetti westerns, sophisticated, gutsy beat, driving music, creates an image of big, handsome cowboy types. The interesting change to a minor key inspires such tremendous emotion. I imagine big, brave guys either on horseback or in a chopper. Very nice Hammond B-3 work by the wonderful Tony Patler. CRUISE CONTROL This is my favorite. Very "continental" almost Italian Rivera sounding. John Rekevics sax work is incredibly rangy and talkative. Lots of major to minor chord changes. Makes you want to dance, drive fast and cuddle with your true love. I wanted to get on a plane, go to Europe and be cool, shades of Mr. Bond. WHICH WAY IS UP Funky, cute, almost humorous guitar work. Anthony Da Luz really kept it interesting. I felt the guitar was laughing. Very danceable. Again, Coffman shows his tremendous versatility. MOTION SENSOR Another wonderful "Italian Western Spy Song" and a groovy, warm "yakety-sax" sounding solo from the saxophone master himself, John Rekevics. Starting from the bridge, you feel like you're on horseback, maybe dressed in a long black coat, cowboy hat, boots and spurs, looking for bad guys. FASCINATION Talk about a driving beat. This is real thriller. Excellent guitar work by Matt Quilter. Totally spy oriented. Very, VERY cool. Where are my shades? "Jeeves, bring the black Jag convertible around." Very continental and sophisticated. FLAMINGO SUNRISE The flamenco guitar flavor is irresistible. If I HAD to choose one style of music above all others, flamenco would be it. When did we land in Spain? The Chorus always returns to a very satisfying theme. Haunting, Hawaiian steel player Gary Brandin is super. The marriage of flamenco and Hawaiian is very satisfying. I love this cut. KONA COWBOYS A real two-steppin' treat by handsome cowboys in boots, silver belt buckles and aloha shirts open in front. Again, the mixture of Hawaiian and western styles is so comforting. This should be a classic country hit. Nobody does this stuff better than Coffman. This style is his baby. Kudos. CATAMARAN We are definitely in the islands. Gordon Freitas is a very gifted steel player. Honolulu city lights, the sweet heady fragrance of ginger, tuba rose and plumeria flower leis, trade winds, and a really gutsy lead guitar riff by Anthony Da Luz. So yummy. So good. Don't want it to end. PROCESSION OF CHAMPIONS Bluesy slow dance music with a memorable riff that makes you want to tell the story in your own words. Dramatic, flowing poignant melody reminiscent of Vangelis and his masterpiece, "Chariots of Fire" which took about two weeks to receive heavy worldwide acclaim. Great lap steel guitar work by Gary Brandin. Fabulous cut. New Gandy Dancer Magazine- Issue 75 FESTIVAL PARK GATESHEAD, ENGLAND CD REVIEW: TIM COFFMAN - Music From Beach Boulevard Rolltop Records 813D USA -wwwrolltopmusic.com (PO Box 17203 San Diego, CA 92177, USA) Tracks Include: Beach Boulevard; Big Riders; Cruise Control; Which Way Is Up; Motion Sensor; Fascination; Flamingo Sunrise; Kona Cowboys; Catamaran; Procession Of Champions... Superlative interchange between lively thrusting guitar and solid sax on the opening title track brings back Mr. C's exciting brand of music on a new set. Big Riders moves us into big Ventures' style fuzz but that high stepping wild lead guitar taking the honors. Cruise Control is almost a big brash guitar-led Bond Theme from the '70's with lots going on in an enthusiastic backing. Which Way Up is a driving, twanging up-tempo instrumental with a-lot going for it before another exquisite guitar tone on Motion Sensor again a lively pronounced number with sax in full support. This is another fine set by Tim (best cut the pushing, infectious Fascination) and one that all who bought his first pairing will want to grab now. **** (Davy Peckett)