http://www.tedgarber.com/news/feed Website blog for www.tedgarber.com Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.tedgarber.com/news/local-artists-that-should-be-on-your-radar-calendar-and-ipod On Tap Magazine It’s hard to blend blues, jazz and roots rock together to create anything that really and truly works, but somehow Ted Garber has mixed these diverse sounds together to form his latest album, “American Rail,” a 10-track masterpiece. Catchy and mellow, smooth yet upbeat, Garber creates a one-of-a-kind album with his harmonica riffs and blues-y sound. “Strike It Up,” a distinctively upbeat ballad, further proves what a chameleon Garber is with backing horns and lyrics that make you want to bust a move. Funk, blues, roots rock, jazz and rock n’roll all make appearances in this latest album from the DC native, along with a refreshingly talented backing section full of horns, organs, a piano, drums and bass. “Giving Tree,” is where you really hear and feel the blues meets New Orleans sound. If you mixed Jason Mraz-style vocals and blues, you get this four-minute track, both musically and lyrically impressive. “American Rail” is a complete mix of sounds and musical styles, but you know what? It works. The entire album flows together into one captivating project. —Ashley Estill more http://www.tedgarber.com/news/local-artists-that-should-be-on-your-radar-calendar-and-ipod http://www.tedgarber.com/news/bluesamericanarock-with-an-emphasis-on-americana FrederickNewsPost.com by Lauren LaRocca Ted Garber has been to some 30 countries, and counting. He speaks fluent Portuguese and Spanish and a little Italian and Romanian. He moved a lot throughout his childhood and into adulthood, and traveling has always been his passion. Though he lives in Montgomery County with his family now, Frederick is where the musician got his driver's license and first steady girlfriend, where he went to his first football game, the place he calls home. Tonight, he'll play several songs from his latest album, "American Rail," at Danielle's on East Street in Frederick . The album explores the idea of what it means to be an American, and the American ideal, combining the influences of New Orleans street funk, alt-country, Latin, blues, rock and, of course, Americana.   more http://www.tedgarber.com/news/bluesamericanarock-with-an-emphasis-on-americana http://www.tedgarber.com/news/q-a-with-ted-garber Metromusicscene Ted Garber is a DC-area native and second generation professional musician. His music, which mixes the smoky blues of Robert Cray, the cool guitar rock of John Mayer, and a dash of international flavor, features elements that appeal to any listener, particularly those who enjoy concert outings. Ted's dynamic live shows are building on the foundation he established with the release of his latest album, American Rail. Ted will be appearing as a special guest at Justin Trawick's monthly musical residency at Iota on Tuesday, February 9th, and will be headlining a show with Jason Ager on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage on Thursday, February 25th. I interviewed Ted via email recently about his music, his inspirations, as well as his ambitions. Ted, why don’t you tell us where you came up with the name of your new album American Rail? What is the central theme or message of the album? "American Rail" is the product of many months of traveling domestically and abroad and realizing more and more who I am and where I want to go. The longer I travel out of the U.S., the more I realized how American I really am. The more time I hopped along on the West Coast, the more I realized that I am truly from "back East." Songs like "Waste Some Time" and "Strike It Up" and "Following You" reflect my romantic wanderlust. Whereas, "March of the Working Class Hero" and "It's About Time," and "Giving Tree" reflect what I've learned through my worldwide experiences. So, here I am, an American who is aware of his "American-ness", and a world traveler who brings that Yankee-element with him wherever he goes. If the album has an agenda, it's this: Challenge yourself everyday by having the courage to live life happily and heartily. Not everyone has to travel abroad to figure this out either. more  http://www.tedgarber.com/news/q-a-with-ted-garber