Freshman release from two world-trotting New York singer songwriters whose combined songs of personal experience range from raw, driving rock anthems to juicy ballads.

10 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Americana, POP: Pop/Rock



Details:
This is the first CD to emerge from the collaboration of New York singer songwriters Aaron Gilmartin and Dorothy Potter, the creative forces behind The GilmartinPotter Band.

"Just Before Rising" was recorded at the historic EMI studios in Cologne, Germany in March 2007 with the help of German producer and engineer Uwe Sabirowsky (The Beat Steaks, Agent of Orange) on the same Neve 24/8 console used to record ABBA's hit records at Stockholmâs Metronome Studios in the 70s. Top German drummer Alex Vesper (DJ Bobo, Ismael Diallo, etc.) created the vibrant drum track for the album, a tour de force of dynamics and texture, at his drum studio in Cologne.

Gilmartin and Potter wrote the songs for âJust Before Risingâ while touring in Europe and Scandinavia from 2004-2007. There is an unmistakable air of loneliness and anger on many of these tracks (e.g., Taking Back the World, I Learn Alone) which is offset by the positive, hopeful vibe of such songs as the title track "Rising" and the lush ballad, "Digging for Bones". The CD offers a broad scope of emotions and musical feels while still offering a sound that is unified by the groupâs distinctive vocal arrangements and Gilmartinâs Latin influenced guitar style.

Early Comments About "JUST BEFORE RISING" and The GilmartinPotter Band"

Great catching the band! I loved the songs and the energy. Aaron really plays great guitar, and Dorothy is totally endearing onstage. I have been playing and enjoying the CD (âJust Before Risingâ)..."

- Bob Levinson, executive VP and head of worldwide television for the Beverly Hills-based talent agency International Creative Management

"Hey kids. Man, We're still amazed by the on-air performance you did out here in Phelan (CA)! You guys were awesome and we want to do another live show with you all. take care and good luck with your tour. We're definitely playing your âJust Before Risingâ live on my shows. and the other DJs are catching on quick. Thanks for all that fun! Let's do it again soon!"

- "Hitspinner" and "Jammin' Joni", DJs, Aiirradio


"Your performance a very special treat! Beautiful performance! You guys are wonderful! Good luck in everything you do."

- Joey Reynolds, late night DJ and Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer,
WOR Radio, New York City

"I caught them at a recent Sidewalk Café performance in the East Village and, together singer songwriters Gilmartin and Potter brought the house down with positive energy, lots of laughs and soothing insightful sounds from their new CD, âJust Before Risingâ, to what can be a noisy and challenging downtown New York City audience. They stand their ground with soulful, original songs."

- Eric K. Williams, WBAI-FM Radio, New York City

Le musique de GMP c'est magnifique! Super soiree! (GMP's music is great! Fantastic evening!)

- Stephan 'El Coyote' Nicol - dj, Radio Korrigan, Bretagne, France