Sun King Rising Presents ‘One More Story to Tell’: A Musical Chronicle of Intrigue and Artistry – JYLA
Sun King Rising, the celebrated solo project helmed by singer-songwriter John Blangero, introduces a compelling new single, “One More Story to Tell.” This release joins the esteemed album “Signs & Wonders,” which debuted on October 1st, 2022. Beyond a mere song, “One More Story to Tell” is a captiva…
Last year, Gayle Ellett, the creative driving force behind Djam Karet, released the debut from side project The Electromags, titled Shiny Side Up. This trio of Ellett, plus drummer Craig Khan and b…
Sun King Rising releases “One More Story To Tell” a song about a musician who exploits the power of his words and music for what some may consider less-than-honorable motives.
Sun King Rising is a solo project by singer-songwriter John Blangero from Port Isabel, Texas. Steeped in the tradition of southern rock, country, and soul…
One More Story To Tel Lyrics
The scent of a secret is floating on the wind The lost cause of a last set is how this song begins Silken words and white lies roll off my tongue tonight One more story to tell beneath the lights
The hearts of some women may take a chorus to hook Painted ladies and paladins reside in my songbook Trespass and sweet thrills obscure the subplot line One more story to tell, one more song to shine One more story to tell until you’re mine
The drummer mentioned that you were sweet on me My laughing gulls in bolo ties made you smile I see One more story to tell, one more song to shine One more story to tell and then you’re mine
This country Byron lights a fire in your eyes I can twang humbly when necessities arise Metaphor and rhythm make you fair weak in the knees Promises and miracles and mudflat symphonies Parallels and pauses and sweet magnolia trees
One more story to tell, one more hook to set One more story to tell, a verse you won’t forget One more story to tell, one more song to shine One more story to tell and then you’re mine
One More Story to Tell Sessions John Blangero: piano, vocals Steve Schuffert: guitars George Elliott: bass guitar George Perilli: drums Stevee Wellons, Joy Brown, Bernice Wilkerson: backing vocals
From the highly acclaimed album Signs & Wonders Released on October 1, 2022
About the album. Signs & Wonder is the second critically acclaimed album by Sun King Rising, the album features a collection of ten Sun King Rising southern noir stories set to music, with a cast of colorful characters, intrigue, tales of sin and redemption, murder without justice, and love without limits.
Album Review Quotes “Signs & Wonders” is a satisfyingly psyche-cleansing experience. Dmitry M. Epstein – DMME
He doesn’t need the approval of the establishment to be a star; honestly, he just needs to keep making music like this. Mark Druery – Indie Shark
“Signs & Wonders” is not just about the music; it’s about the experience – the experience of being taken on a musical journey, of feeling the raw emotions, of witnessing the genius of a true artist. It’s about the journey from the first note to the last, and everything in between. Michael Stover – Music Crowns
We recommend listening through the album from start to finish to get the perfect experience but don’t worry, it’ll be the best 42 minutes you’ll ever spend. Board City
There is greatness within, and anyone who enjoys Americana-style rock cannot afford to miss out on what is a true classic of the genre. Accessible from the very first note, it repays repeated plays as there is just so much breadth and depth within. Music rarely gets better than this. Kev Rowland – ReZonatZ
Steve Bonino has got to be one of the busiest guys out there right now, with as many as four new releases under his belt this year starting with RED32 a new Progressive rock outfit as well as his return as a guest on the new Tony Romero’s Vortex album Zen and now two of his own releases. Acoustic Retrospective 2012-2022 is a true pop album, this album features 18 tracks of Remixed, Remastered, Unreleased, and Previously self-released including his solo work and his other projects Children of The Moon, and Zabocus.
“This release allows us to bring these songs into the PeacockSunrise family. The album closes with a sneak peek tune from the upcoming Stargazer 3 release.” -Steve.
Purchase the Acoustic Retrospective 2012-2022 CD and receive a second new release Electric Retrospective 2012-2022 CD by his band The Steve Bonino Projects absolutely for Free!
We are thrilled to announce the release of Friends the new album by Gayle Ellett & The Electromags. The album features twelve new tracks and 22 special guests from around the globe.
About Friends On this, their sophomore release, the Electromags are back with a vengeance. Still based on the core group of Ellett (guitar & keyboards), Craig Kahn (drums), and Mark Cook (bass), their new album Friends features twenty-two guest musicians from around the world, including many from the Progressive Rock community.
With contributions from members of BARAKA (Japan), Minimum Vital (France), Aisles (Chile), Electric Swan (Italy), Shylock (Germany), Edhels (Monaco), California Guitar Trio (USA) and others. Said Ellett “I wanted to get all my friends together on one album, folks I’ve known since high school and college, musicians I networked within the 80s and 90’s, and friends from my hometown of Topanga, such as 5-time Grammy Award winner Alfonso Rodenas and others.
Track-list:
1. Viewer Discretion Advised (Featuring Ted Price) 2. The Many Moods of Morgan (Featuring Brian Chapman) 3. Via Valencia (Featuring Alfonso Rodenas) 03:46 4. It’s all San Andreas’ Fault (Featuring Marc Ceccotti & Joee Corso) 5. TransPacific Highway (Featuring Issei Takami & Shin Ichikawa) 6. Splitting Hairs (Featuring Dudley Taft) 7. Maximum Connection (Featuring Thierry Payssan & Bill Polits & Aquiles Magaña) 8. Three Parsecs from Tucson (Featuring Carl Weingarten & Walter Whitney & David Udell) 9. Maria’s Lakeside Drive (Featuring Barry Cleveland) 10. Guitar City (Featuring Paul Richards) 11. Sons Of Sebastien (Featuring Lucio Calegari & German Vergara & Juan Pablo) 12. Bueno Sanga (Featuring Alvarez Ortega Bianchi & Jim Crawford) 13. 1960 Ocean Front Walk (Featuring Frederic L’Epee)
Ted Price, Brian Chapman, Alfonso Rodenas, Marc Ceccotti, Joee Corso, Issei Takami ,Shin Ichikawa, Dudley Taft, Thierry Payssan, Bill Polits, Aquiles Magaña, Carl Weingarten, Walter Whitney, David Udell, Barry Cleveland, Paul Richards, Lucio Calegari, German Vergara, Juan Pablo, Alvarez Ortega Bianchi, Jim Crawford, and Frederic L’Epee
Additional Credits:
All music was composed, produced, mixed & mastered by Gayle Ellett Album cover photography by Carl Weingarten Recorded between April 2022 & August 2023 in Topanga, CA., and Arlington, TX., and at numerous studios throughout the world.
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Steve “Ace” Acker for No. 6 Magnolia AvebySun King Rising
John Blangero – Piano Vocals
George Elliott Willie Ross Steve SchuffertFred DeLu Stevee Wellons Joy Brown Bernice Wilkerson Pete Hewlett Ralph Guzzi Eric DeFadeKevin McManus Kenny BlakeDavud Granati George Perilli Roger Humphries
SUN KING RISING John Blangero – Piano, Keys, Lead Vocals, Orchestral Arrangements George Perilli – Drums on all tracks except 4 and 10 Roger Humphreys – Drums 4 George Elliott – Bass Guitar on all tracks Willie Ross – Guitar 1 2,3 4.5,8 Steve Schuffert – Guitar 6,7 8 9 Ace Acker – Acoustic Guitar 3 Fred Delu – Electric Piano 4
Background Vocal Arrangements by Stevee Wellons and Ace Acker Background Singers: Stevee Wellons – All tracks but 10 Joy Brown – 1,3,4,5,7,8, Bernice Wilkerson – 1,3,4,5,7,8 Pete Hewlett – 6,9 Ace – 2,6,9 Raloh Guzzi – Horn Arrangements Ralph Guzzi, Eric Defade, Kevin McManus – Horn Section Kennv Blake – Saxophone 4
ADDITIONAL CREDIT Engineered by David Granati Recorded at Maplewood Studio, Ambridge, PA Mixed and Mastered by Brian Foraker Produced by Ace Acker Art Direction & Design = Clint English
ABOUT THE ALBUM Signs & Wonder is the second critically acclaimed album by Sun King Rising, the album features a collection of ten Sun King Rising southern noir stories set to music, with a cast of colorful characters, intrigue, tales of sin and redemption, murder without justice, and love without limits.
“QUOTES” “Signs & Wonders” is a satisfyingly psyche-cleansing experience. Dmitry M. Epstein – DMME
He doesn’t need the approval of the establishment to be a star; honestly, he just needs to keep making music like this. Mark Druery – Indie Shark
“Signs & Wonders” is not just about the music; it’s about the experience – the experience of being taken on a musical journey, of feeling the raw emotions, of witnessing the genius of a true artist. It’s about the journey from the first note to the last, and everything in between. Michael Stover – Music Crowns
We recommend listening through the album from start to finish to get the perfect experience but don’t worry, it’ll be the best 42 minutes you’ll ever spend. Board City
There is greatness within, and anyone who enjoys Americana-style rock cannot afford to miss out on what is a true classic of the genre. Accessible from the very first note, it repays repeated plays as there is just so much breadth and depth within. Music rarely gets better than this. Kev Rowland – ReZonatZ
Sun King Rising at their Soulful Best on “Signs and Wonders” LP | New Music – Music Crowns
How do you define music? Is it just a blend of sounds pleasing to the ears or is it something more? Music is a universal language, it’s an art, it’s a way of expression, it’s a journey, and sometimes, it’s just pure magic. One such magical journey has been created by John Blangero in his […]
We won the Silver Award for our music video, No. 6 Magnolia Avenue, at the International Singer Songwriters Association 2023 ceremony! Thank you very much to all who voted for us and to ISSA. Special kudos to Dante Ludovici who directed the video, and Ace Acker who produced the record. And thanks to my record company, PeacockSunrise Records, and it’s President, Nick Katona, for believing in me.
Oct 28, 2022, Sun King Rising releases the Short Film, No. 6 Magnolia Avenue based on the Hit Single of the same title from his latest album Signs & Wonders produced and directed by Dante Ludovici, No. 6 Magnolia Avenue is a literal film interpretation of the song’s optimistic, uplifting lyric. It is the story of an unknown, down-and-out musician who attains acclaim and stardom after encountering the beautiful “Girl in China Blue” at a bar gig.
Ludovici’s production ably captures all the emotion, pathos, and humor inherent in the recording. Many of the artist’s New Castle, Pennsylvania friends and family form the colorful cast of characters.
Sun King Rising is the musical moniker and alter-ego of John Blangero, who lives in Port Isabel, Texas. By night, Blangero is Sun King Rising. By day, he is a world-renowned genetic research scientist and professor at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley.
Watch No. 6 Magnolia Here
Meghan Greenwood, a popular Pittsburgh choreographer/dancer, plays his love interest in the film. Ludovici also featured her in his first Sun King Rising film production, “Free Will in China Blue.” She has retained her “girl in China Blue” identity in the second production.
In addition to the mostly local Newcastle cast, Ludovici also utilizes multiple Newcastle and nearby Poland, Ohio locations to significant effect.
Blangero wrote the song, and producer Ace Acker completed it with a who’s who lineup of Pittsburgh players and singers at David Granati’s Maplewood Studio in Ambridge, PA. Granati engineered Sun King Rising’s first album, Delta Tales. as well.
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