The Pete
Roth Trio return with Group Chat, a striking new CD/DVD release that captures
the spontaneity, interplay and fearless musical conversation at the heart of
this exceptional band. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, alongside bassist Mike Pratt
and legendary drummer Bill Bruford, Group Chat is Roth’s third major album and
a release of particular significance, marking Bruford’s eagerly awaited return
to headline performance after a 13-year hiatus, as well as his first appearance
on new material in 19 years.
Produced
by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records, Group Chat presents a
trio that thrives on intimacy, risk and connection. Rooted in jazz but never
constrained by it, the music moves fluidly through funk, contemporary classical
influences and spontaneous improvisation, with nothing treated as untouchable.
Original compositions such as Full Circle, Dancing With Grace and Original Sin
sit alongside collaborative pieces including Part Of The Charm and Looking
Forward To Looking Back, while the trio’s inspired Improvisation on the Largo
from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 underlines the breadth of their musical
imagination. The result is a record that feels adventurous, immediate and alive
– music made in the moment by three musicians listening as deeply as they play.
PETE ROTH TRIO
featuring
BILL BRUFORD
PETE ROTH
MIKE PRATT
GROUP CHAT
available
september 18th
Two-disc
set contains 9-track audio CD and 35-minute DVD.
A meld of rock and world music with jazz and western
overtones, hallmarked by Michael’s trademark sizzling leads
EXCLUSIVE
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO
After receiving his first guitar at age 10, a determined
Michael became self-taught with the help of his bedroom radio, spending days on
end playing along with Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery and B.B. King records.
After studying jazz guitar in high school, an impromptu backstage audition for
George Clinton in 1974 earned 17-year-old Michael a seat on the Parliament
mothership alongside the immortal Eddie Hazel, under the name “Kidd
Funkadelic”.
Hampton has spent the past half-century playing nearly 400
shows with the band, in 25 countries across 6 continents. Highlights include
multiple appearances at world-renowned festivals like Montreux Jazz,
Glastonbury, Reading, Woodstock ’99, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Roskilde,
Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock, and Isle of Wight, and venues like the Apollo Theater,
The Fillmore, Royal Albert Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Troubadour, Red
Rocks, The Beacon, and Sydney Opera House.
Though best known for his role in
the funk guitar pantheon, Hampton is also an accomplished
multi-instrumentalist, with drums, keys, and synth programming credits across
the Parliament discography.
Parliament-Funkadelic legacy guitarist and Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame member Michael Hampton's Into the Public Domain, is a mini
album produced by 9-time Grammy Award winner and Ruffhouse Records co-founder
Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo. A founding father of power-funk electric guitar,
Hampton edges into new territory on Into the Public Domain, a meld of rock and
world music with jazz and western overtones, hallmarked by Michael’s trademark
sizzling leads.
"P-Funk
(Wants to Get Funked Up)" (Parliament), 1975
"Give
Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)" (Parliament), 1976
"Do
That Stuff" (Parliament), 1976
"I'd
Rather Be With You" (Bootsy's Rubber Band), 1976
"Bop
Gun (Endangered Species)" (Parliament), 1977
"Funkentelechy"
(Parliament), 1978
"The
Pinocchio Theory" (Bootsy's Rubber Band), 1977
"Aqua
Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)" (Parliament), 1978
"Bootzilla"
(Bootsy's Rubber Band), 1978
"Flash
Light" (Parliament), 1978
"One
Nation Under a Groove" (Funkadelic), 1978
"(Not
Just) Knee Deep" (Funkadelic), 1979
"The
Electric Spanking of War Babies" (Funkadelic), 1981
MICHAEL HAMPTON
APPEARS
MARCH 31ST 2026
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO
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Close Enemies is
an all-star rock band fronted by Aerosmith bassist
Tom Hamilton, featuring drummer Tony Brock (The Babys), guitarists Peter Stroud (Sheryl
Crow) and Trace Foster (AC/DC
tech/Joe Perry), and vocalist Chasen
Hampton. Close Enemies, featuring Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton, is
releasing their self-titled debut album, "Close Enemies," on March
13, 2026, following singles like "Sound Of A Train," …"Inside
Out," …"Sweet Baby Jesus,"… "Rain," … and "More
Than I Could Ever Need…with pre-orders available for signed blue vinyl
editions.
Watch for
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By
CLOSE
ENEMIES
available March 13th
The
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don’t want to pay a premium for colored vinyl and autographs, a standard vinyl
release, and CD, will be up for sale in March.
The Liberty Code is a thrilling blend of science fiction, political intrigue, and military strategy. With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and timely themes, this novel offers a captivating journey through a world where the line between fiction and reality blurs. It's a must-read for fans of dystopian futures, extraterrestrial encounters, and high-stakes political drama.
Are you ready to decode the secrets of The Liberty Code and join the fight for Earth's future?
LIBERTY CODE TEASER
AVAILABLE
NOW!
RAY'S INCREDIBLE NEW
SCI-FI BOOK!
THE
LIBERTY
CODE
In a near-future America, where democracy has collapsed under the iron grip of the Commonwealth Party, redemption lies in the unlikeliest of places—a novel. The Liberty Code, penned by decorated Marine veteran and journalist Sam Edwards, uncovers the hidden truths of a dystopian world teetering on the edge of annihilation.
Guided by telepathic messages from two Centauri extraterrestrial ambassadors, J-Rod and Naxia, who secretly collaborate with the U.S. Air Force, Edwards reveals a master plan to save Earth. This gripping tale begins as fiction but evolves into a stark reality, reflecting real-world geopolitical conflicts and revolutionary military operations.
