Ramon & Jessica prep for release of ‘Fly South’ on Porto Franco Records
Ramon & Jessica, the musical moniker of Dina Maccabee and Jesse Olsen (apparently, Dina is Ramon and Jesse is Jessica), are set to release Fly South on Porto Franco Records on January 20th, 2012. Fly South will be Ramon & Jessica's third album, and their second from Porto Franco (2006's Handyman's Honeymoon will be reissued by PF in the new year as well). Listen to a few songs from Ramon & Jessica on their website, including "Snow Day", which makes an appearance on Fly South. Help Ramon & Jessica celebrate the release of Fly South on January 20th at Community [...]
Free Porto Franco Records 2011 compilation available now
Mission-based label Porto Franco Records, a label specializing in the Bay Area's eclectic music scene, is offering up a free sampler for 2011 (the 2010 sampler is available as well). Mark Growden - "Bones" The sampler features 10 tracks from 10 Porto Franco artists, including Mark Growden, Seth Augustus, the Nice Guy Trio, and more. Get it for free on the Porto Franco website. Tracklist: Ramon and Jessica - Empire (Fall 2011) Marcus Shelby Orchestra - Memphis (I Am a Man) (January 2011) Aaron Novik - T.S. Eliot (January 2011) Mark Growden - Bones (February 2011) Gojogo - Firebird (August [...]