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* * Out Now: Two New Handsome Releases  Owen Mason is a young singer/songwriter/guitarist out of Lakewood, Ohio. Just 21 years old, Owen has already fronted a legendary hard rocking band out of Lakewood High School called the Shallowheads, spent time in Los Angeles exploring and collaborating in that city's musical scene, and issued several records with different combinations of players. Here, we have something special. Mason recorded one of those early records at Handsome Studios, and later came back to the studio with a clutch of the most impressive original music we've heard in a long time. In addition to his ability to write very real songs that are both personal and universal, Mason has a voice that can range from delicate and jazz-influenced right up to the sound of a young Robert Plant - sometimes, all in a single song... He also happens to be a terrific guitarist and arranger. Bottom line: He's got it all, and it's all on display in this self-titled CD that includes 11 originals (two of which are instrumentals) and reveals an awesome talent, augmented by a trio of excellent sidemen, including Mike Fitco on guitar, Parker Polen on Bass, and drummer Conor Kramer on one track. Mason is still exploring the world of music and thinking hard about his place in it, but consented to release this collection, which is one of the most extraordinary collections ever to come out of Handsome. It's not yet streaming, but you can purchase a CD on the Handsome Store Page. Take the risk - Owen Mason is a rare talent.
When one is operating a small recording studio like Handsome Productions, occasionally someone walks through the door, guitar case in hand, and proceeds to blow your mind. Al Hanhauser is one of those. Al is a "triple threat" -- a fantastic acoustic guitarist, a bracing and captivating singer, and most importantly in the Handsome world, a terrific writer. Al's been a working solo musician for nearly a decade, first in Athens, Ohio as a college student and now as a denizen of the open mic nights in San Francisco and Seattle, the two cities between which he splits his time. "A Thousand Beautiful Things" is Hanhauser's first foray into releasing his music to the public. It features ten original compositions and two covers - "Angel from Montomery," by John Prine, and "Call Me The Breeze," by JJ Cale - two of America's premier songwriters and an effective guidepost to the kinds of stuff he writes. The record is available on all streaming services, and you can preview it here. Visit the Handsome Store if you'd like to purchase a CDR. Another Year, Another Zabby
Handsome Productions house producer Paul Nickels was proud to be named Bes Producer for 2022 at the 50th annual Mab Zab Limited soiree, held in February in beautiful Florida. Here's to two in a row! * * * Other Recent Handsome Releases Learn more and purchase it at www.bananarecords.net. Additional Handsome Titles
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