The core members of Hem are load singer Sally Ellyson, Dan Mease, Gary Mauer, and Steve Curtis. Hem adds whatever people and instruments they need to the band when the need arises.

Since they began in 1999 Hem has appeared with the likes of Elvis Costello and Wilco. The band has played everywhere from New York City to the Slovak Republic. Hem's music may have a country feel and sometimes sound like it came straight down from the mountains, but their music is for much more than country music fans. The beautiful music and harmonies are fit for anyone who loves music. Hem performs American music suitable for all of America.

Ferraby Lionheart - "Catch the Brass Ring"

"Catch the Brass Ring" is the first full length album by singer songwriter Ferraby Lionheart. The music of Ferraby Lionheart is a little hard to classify. It could fall into a number of categories � soft rock, country, pop, and folk.

Lionheart's music sounds as if it would by perfectly at home during the era of prohibition and the Roaring Twenties, but the music is far from old fashioned. At one time Lionheart belonged to a rock band, but left because he prefers singing softer. He has achieved that goal with "Catch the Brass Ring". The album includes eleven songs written by Ferraby Lionheart. Born in Los Angeles � where be again makes his home � Lionheart was raised in Nashville. The Nashville sound is evident in his music. He also likes show tunes � a style which can also be detected in his musical style.

Fans of The Beatles and Sir Paul McCartney will find some similarity in Lionheart's voice. Ferraby picked up the guitar while he was in eighth grade. On "Catch the Brass Ring" Ferraby plays a number of different instruments; as well as, sings.

The music of Ferraby Lionheart is good for putting a smile on your face, just like some of those songs from the twenties. Light and fun Ferraby Lionheart is ready to have you join in on some musical merriment.

John Tesh - Alive: Music and Dance

"Alive: Music and Dance" is the latest release by composer and piano player John Tesh. Taken from a live performance the 12 tracks on "Alive" span the musician's career. Often referred to as a Christian music or New Age artist John Tesh is that and more on "Alive". Tesh also shows that he can rock with the best of them on pieces like "Shackles" and "Breakdown" which is filled with rock guitars. Even the Christian music pieces are not the traditional hymns heard in church, but songs that get people clapping and dancing like any other pop o\rock tune. At the end of the album you want to say "That's it?" You really want to hear more from John Tesh and his piano.

Known more for his talents as a television co-host and anchor John Tesh has been making music professionally for over 25 years. Playing piano since the age of six Tesh has become quite an accomplished musician and composer. While still working his way up to his best known job as co-host for the popular television tabloid magazine "Entertainment Tonight" Tesh was composing musical themes for numerous sports events and programs. Some of those themes are "Roundball Rock" the theme song for the NBA on NBC for over 10 years, The World Track and Field Championships, the Pan American Games, , the Tour de France, and the Olympics held in Barcelona. Tesh was earning Emmy Awards for his musical compositions while many people did not even recognize his name.

In 1988 Tesh released his first album "Tour de France". The Garden City, Long Island native's second album was titled "Garden City" � a song that was a tribute to his high school days in Garden City.

Since those early days John Tesh has released over a dozen albums and videos and has been awarded three gold albums, two gold videos, and two platinum videos � including a platinum award for his PBS filmed concert at Red Rocks Canyon in Colorado.

The name John Tesh may not be a household name but his music certainly is especially to sports fans.

Admittedly an avid "Star Trek" fan Tesh has stretched his talents and has appeared as a Klingon on an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation". A character resembling his likeness was created for an episode of the "Deep Space Nine" animated series.

"Alive: Music and Passion" may show a sampling of John Tesh's musical talents, but it in no way demonstrates his true abilities. A single album can not show accurately the spectrum of Tesh's musical prowess.

Mike Oldfield - Music of the Spheres

"Music of the Spheres" is the latest album from Grammy Award winner Mike Oldfield. The album is about 45 minutes of orchestral type music similar to that herald on "Days of Future Passed" by The Moody Blues.

In 1973 Mike Oldfield sprang on the scene with a piece called "Tubular Bells" The piece was constructed using 30 different instruments, many of which were played by Oldfiled himself. The tune was chosen as the theme song for a movie called "The Exorcist". "Tubular Bells" won Oldfield a Grammy Award and became the first piece classified as New Age music.

"Music of the Spheres" is like a concept album that surrounds one theme like a piece of classical music with several movements all based on a single theme. In Oldfield's case the theme is a very familiar one. Upon first hearing "Music of the Spheres" it was easy to identify Oldfield and his music. The theme used by Oldfield is the same one used in "Tubular Bells".

Mike Oldfield was born in England. While still a teenager he formed a band with his sister. In later years Oldfield's sister and brother have appeared on Oldfield's albums.