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Rock & Sock Records - announced today that their recording artist, Tokyo Rosenthal, was selected to be included on the upcoming compilation CD, "Now That's AmericanaOK". The selected track, to be one of fifteen on the album, is "We Planted Seeds" from Rosenthal's chart breaking release "Love Won Out".

The compilation is the brain child of Americana icon Tom Fahey who hosts and produces the internationally syndicated radio program "AmericanaOK". It will feature fifteen different Americana artists from the best the genre has to offer.

"When we first heard the Tokyo Rosenthal CD 'Love Won Out' we were at first intrigued and then delighted by the eclectic mix of styles", said Tom Fahey. "It quickly became a favourite generating a great audience reaction. So you can imagine our pleasure when 'Toke' contributed a track to the forthcoming AmericanaOK compilation, 'Now That's AmericanaOK'. This will help to spread the word about Tokyo Rosenthal, the other 14 contributors, the show and the Americana genre generally. Tom Fahey presenter and producer of AmericanaOK is proud have Tokyo Rosenthal on board."

"I'm so honoured to be on this record with all these great artists", said Rosenthal. "Some I know from the road and the rest I hope to meet soon and perhaps put on one big show together. Thanks to Tom Fahey for such a fine idea."

Track 1 - Sun In My Eyes	Track 2 - Caramel Heart		Track 3 - I Know A Girl

Track 4 - American Holly	Track 5 - We Planted Seeds		Track 6 - Onondaga

Track 7 - Red Shoe Song	Track 8 - The Screamin' Hollar Inn		Track 9 - Cold Touch

Track 10 - Down On The Old River Road	Track 11 - Sunday Morning		Track 12 - From The Bottom

Track 13 - Cracked Country Living	Track 14 - Don't Let Me Down		Track 15 - Tears From Carmen's Eyes

		AmericanaOK CD gets 4.5 star review from the UK's leading Roots Music magazine Maverick
BBC Review - "Now That's AmericanaOK" the CD compilation gets a rave review from Ralph McLean on BBC Radio Ulster. Hear it here
Magnet Magazine About AmericanaOK Traditional, roots and folk music has always been the soundtrack to Tom Fahey’s life. It’s a passion that has been simmering since he was first exposed to jigs and reels, while growing up in Clare in Ireland. But since moving to Edinburgh, Tom has found the perfect medium for sharing his devotion – in the form of a weekly roots music radio show, AmericanaOK, syndicated to 12 international radio stations worldwide. Tom works in Local Government. He spends much of his working day on recycling projects. Once a week, however, his voice reaches a potential audience of millions, in cities as far-flung as Nashville, Vancouver and Hobart, Australia. When he first moved to Edinburgh, Tom spent some time learning the ropes with community radio stations Leith FM and Radio Free Porty. He soon realised he had grander ambitions. “When I left Leith FM, I wanted to do my own thing,” he says. “I developed the concept for a show specifically based around independent American roots music. It’s kind of a niche market. Once I had interest from a couple of radio stations, the word just spread. And what started off as a cottage industry is now being broadcast around the world for 29 hours a week!” Back to Basics Very much an enthusiast of digital technology, Tom puts his show together from the comfort of his own home. “It’s all PC based,” he says. “I’ve got a home studio set up with USB microphones and my own little mixing desk. And, as well as the broadcast, the show is available as a podcast – it’s been downloaded over 160,000+ to date.” Although AmericanaOK is run on a voluntary basis, the show earned itself a strong reputation amongst both listeners and industry professionals. It’s not just about cueing up the CDs: Tom has recorded exclusive sessions with some of the rising stars of the independent scene. He also contributes to both the Euro Americana and Freeform American Roots charts. Converting the Sceptics Tom is the first to admit that Americana may not be to everyone’s taste, but stresses that it’s a genre that is too often misunderstood. “I understand the prejudice,” he sighs. “People think it’s all about the country music cliche – line dancing and that, which is frankly embarrassing. It’s about real people and their real lives – and you can trace the history of the music right back to Scots and Irish traditional music. Sceptics should check out classic artists like Hank Williams, Gram Parsons, Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris – that’s the real deal.” But it’s not just about established acts. Tom is also championing less-established musicians, so much so that he’s released a compilation CD, Now That’s AmericanaOK, with 15 tracks by new artists featured on the show. The idea behind the CD is very much in keeping with the non-profit ethos of the show. “All of the artists donated a track for free,” says Tom. “Most of the artists I play are self-producing, making use of inexpensive equipment and selling their music over the Internet.” “It’s all part of wider, independent grassroots movement,” he adds. “We’re not in this for the money – we’re doing it for the love.” Courtesy of Magnet magazine, City of Edinburgh Council
Rock & Sock Records - announced today that their recording artist, Tokyo Rosenthal, was selected to be included on the upcoming compilation CD, "Now That's AmericanaOK". The selected track, to be one of fifteen on the album, is "We Planted Seeds" from Rosenthal's chart breaking release "Love Won Out". The compilation is the brain child of Americana icon Tom Fahey who hosts and produces the internationally syndicated radio program "AmericanaOK". It will feature fifteen different Americana artists from the best the genre has to offer. "When we first heard the Tokyo Rosenthal CD 'Love Won Out' we were at first intrigued and then delighted by the eclectic mix of styles", said Tom Fahey. "It quickly became a favourite generating a great audience reaction. So you can imagine our pleasure when 'Toke' contributed a track to the forthcoming AmericanaOK compilation, 'Now That's AmericanaOK'. This will help to spread the word about Tokyo Rosenthal, the other 14 contributors, the show and the Americana genre generally. Tom Fahey presenter and producer of AmericanaOK is proud have Tokyo Rosenthal on board." "I'm so honoured to be on this record with all these great artists", said Rosenthal. "Some I know from the road and the rest I hope to meet soon and perhaps put on one big show together. Thanks to Tom Fahey for such a fine idea."
Music Issues: Henry Capps’ Down On The Old River Road is A-OK’ed by Tom Fahey’s AmericanaOK Radio Show PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 03, 2009 – Capps and Bolt Publishing (ASCAP) is pleased to announce that Henry Capps’ single DOWN ON THE OLD RIVER ROAD, has been selected as one of 15 original tracks on Tom Fahey’s “Now That’s AmericanaOK – The CD – Volume One.” The song, which features Mr. Capps singing only with a guitar, tells the bewitching tale of a lover speeding down the Old River Road when fate intervenes. Pure Americana, the song appeals to fans of folk, story songs and country music. According to Tom Fahey of AmericanaOK Radio, who brings together some of the very best artists in Americana music today, “I am passionate about introducing Americana music to the widest possible audience. My hope is that the CD will raise awareness of the show, the music genre, and the contributing artists including the great Henry Capps.” Mr. Capps is pleased, “To be included with artists such as these in AmericanaOK’ s first compilation CD is both a privilege and an honor.” To purchase the CD “Now That’s AmericanaOK” visit www.americanaok.com. About AmericanaOK Radio: Currently airs on 12 international radio stations including stations in Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and the US. Henry Capps is a published songwriter, poet and playwright. DOWN ON THE OLD RIVER is his first independent CD. To purchase the CD visit www.henrycapps.com.