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"Words And Music" is a compilation of 10 of Nashville's most incredible songwriters, including:
Vince Melamed: "Walk Away Joe"
Lisa Carver: "Bullets"
Craig Monday: "Heaven Is A Small Town"
Karleen Watt: "I'm Not Ready
Mason Douglas: "Home Free"
Brendan McKinney: "Yeah She Does"
Joshua Rush: "I Found Myself Dancin'"
Lucas Hoge: "Dirt"
Ray Sisk: "Memphis"
Cheley Tackett: "Play The One I Like"
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SONGWRITERS FIND KINDRED HOME AT ADROIT RECORDS
Adroit is certainly an appropriate moniker for the newest kids on the label block dedicated to singer-songwriters. Founded by lifelong friends, businessmen and music aficionados, Jim Tract and Tim Boylan.
Tract is a successful music veteran who has worked in all aspects of the music industry including management, publishing, A&R, publicity, marketing/artist development, production and as a songwriter with several cuts to his credit. He has been linked to the careers of a who's who of top entertainers including: Jonathan Cain (who went on to “Journey” fame), Craig Bickhardt, (“Turn It Loose,” “I Know Where I’m Going,” “In Between Dances”), The Pointer Sisters (he remixed the majority of their hit records in the ’80s and transformed “I’m So Excited” into a mega hit), Donna Summer, Doug Clifford (Creedence Clearwater), Willie Nelson, Burton Cummins (Guess Who), Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann) and Wilson Phillips.
Wendy Wilson spoke for Wilson Phillips when she said, "Jim Tract was Wilson Phillips' first producer. He helped us to find our sound and our niche in music. He has a very perceptive edge and good instincts as well. Jim was also very protective of the three of us, as we were fresh out of high school and extremely vulnerable in the music industry. Jim is not only a talented musician and producer in his own right, but a reliable, real person who has a wonderful business sense. We will always be grateful for his influence in our careers."
Tim Boylan states, “The goal of Adroit is to champion singer-songwriters whose incredible talent may never come to light in the present world of entertainment and music.” Well aware of the historical shortcomings and exploitation of musical talent, Adroit is dedicated to going above and beyond being completely fair to their roster of artists. Casey Del Casino (Adams & Reese, LLP) explains, "I have known of Jim Tract for more than twenty years and his stellar reputation as both a record company guy who is a true friend to artists, as well as a truly 'great song man.' Adroit Records is endeavoring to create a new platform so that the next generation of truly great artists will be heard, most importantly they are doing this with almost no commitment from these new artists which as any aspiring artist knows, is 180 degrees opposite of the current industry model. Adroit believes that if the artist is successful and happy, they will want to stay, and if not they are free to leave. Jim and Tim have re-acquainted me with why I got in this business in the first place - it's the love of the music, which unfortunately, too many of us have forgotten."
Jim Tract: “Ever since I was 10 years old and heard Ray Charles sing ‘Drown in My Own Tears,’ I’ve been amazed and intrigued by the power of a well-crafted song. Adroit is in existence today for no other reason than to find songs of that caliber and bring them to a public that is starving for the kind of visceral and emotional experience that they’re not likely to hear on today’s radio playlists.”
Adroit's first project is a compilation of ten songs and artists from Nashville-based songwriters and will be distributed regionally through niche marketing in select retail outlets along with an aggressive regional marketing campaign. Adroit is also implementing an interactive website for its consumers where downloads will be available.
Adroit also just released "What Matters Most" the first solo CD by renowned musician & songwriter VINCE MELAMED.
Interested songwriters and retail vendors can visit www.AdroitRecords.com for more information.



"Words And Music" is a compilation of 10 of Nashville's most incredible songwriters, including:
Vince Melamed: "Walk Away Joe"
Lisa Carver: "Bullets"
Craig Monday: "Heaven Is A Small Town"
Karleen Watt: "I'm Not Ready
Mason Douglas: "Home Free"
Brendan McKinney: "Yeah She Does"
Joshua Rush: "I Found Myself Dancin'"
Lucas Hoge: "Dirt"
Ray Sisk: "Memphis"
Cheley Tackett: "Play The One I Like"
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE CD!!!


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Member Since: 12/05/2008
Band Website: www.adroitrecords.com
Band Members: The ADROIT RECORDS artists include: Vince Melamed, Lisa Carver, Ray Sisk, Craig Monday, Cheley Tackett, Karleen Watt, Lucas Hoge, Brendan McKinney, Mason Douglas, and Joshua Rush




Influences: Any songwriter who has ever touched the soul of another human being with their art, their talent, their wisdom, and their soul.
Sounds Like: What music used to sound like before Radio's standardized play lists and American Idol & their human karaoke machines.
Record Label: Adroit Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Vince Melamed Featured in Country Weekly

Vince is being featured in this month's issue of Country Weekly in the Listen Up! section.  As part of being featured they are letting all the fans download "Walkaway Joe" from their website.
Posted by on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:08:00 GMT

Dear Friends

Adroit Records champions song writers, and we need your ideas and support.  Please check out our artists @ www.AdroitRecords.com and have a listen, buy a record or two, and please let us know what you...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:04:00 GMT