Sunset Alliance has been thinking about what we would do for our 50th label release. When asked, our answer was always the same, “Something special!” And now we are pleased to announce that special something…

Later this Spring, Sunset Alliance Records will release The 52nd Street Jazz Band “52nd Street Revisited.” Members of this fine collaboration of artist are Gary Church–who was part of Willie Nelson’s touring band, songwriter and tour member for Merle Haggard, and the 23rd inductee to the Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee), Danny Shannon (known to be the first musician in Arizona to play and perform with an electric bass guitar), and Joe Hopkins, former President of the Arizona Jazz Society (there is even “Joe Hopkins Day” in Chandler, AZ),  highly respected clarinet player, and father-in-law to Sunset Alliance label owner, Dave Jensen. Read more about the band.

It feels like things have come full circle. We couldn’t be more excited to work with such find musicians. The 11-song album was recorded by David Jensen.

Ronald J. Lllewellyan III (Welshmans Pride Studio) masterfully mixed & mastered the record and Chuckie Duff and David Jensen provided the art.

It’s an honor to have reached 50 releases. It could not have been accomplished without so many incredible allies. It’s only fitting to keep it in the ally family.

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So, now it’s up to you to send us content to beautify and spice up our page.  We want videos of The Retaliation, The Player Piano, Novi Split, Before Braille, Stereotyperider, Fivespeed, Beninem, etc.  Let us be YourTube!  If you’ve got something funny, insightful, or related to your Sunset Alliance experience, Subscribe & Send videos. We’ll share it. We’ll credit you. We’ll send you something in return.

Win-Win-Win.

Q: When will the next intallment take place?
A: We expect Feb 25th, or sooner.

Q: How do I submit questions?
A: Send them here or post them on Facebook.

Q: To which artists may I submit questions?
A: Any and all artist on our roster, and even beyond! (You’ll see later.)

Q: Will the artist actually receive my question, and answer it?
A: They’ve committed to doing so, under penalty of not being cool.

Ever since the series launched we have been securing more interviews and questions, but we need your help. So, submit question and make this series better than if we were to do it alone. Thanks!

Our following Q&A sessions will feature:

John Jeffrey (Jeff Johnrey, Yukon Blonde)

David J (Novi Split)- “Keep Moving” 10th Anniversary.

Brandon Smith (Before Braille/The Retaliation…) designer, computer programmer, brainstormer, bass player.

Jason Corman (The charming Mr Fantastical!)- butcher, producer, guitar hero (predating the game), and Corn Husker.

David Ellefson (Megadeth)- Yes, THAT David Ellefson, and THAT Megadeth!
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Again, we invite our allies to submit questions to any one of these artists. And challenge you to wow us. The best question submitted will have the CD of their choice mailed to the address of their choosing.
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And in the meantime, Enjoy this newly updated version of the Roger Over & Out Q&A.

Free Mix Tape

Download all 13 songs HERE (Fugazi ref. intended) Each song carries a description & story about its inclusion in the compilation. Thanks for voting!

The mixtape will only include top 10 requested songs.

Songs posted in no particular order:

Rajiv Patel
Bipolar Bear
Full Count Dracula

The Player Piano
Pi/4
NJB
Mayday

Fivespeed
Keys
Blood Over Wine
In the AM

Before Braille
Spanish Dagger
PWD Cover
Unfit
Rest Your Feet…/Cinema
Hooray
The Case Is Out
Proventil
Camera Disdain
Split Lip
Venom By Memory

The Letter Press
Input/Output
The Falling Away
Launch Sequence

Half Visconte
Walking tour of Trinidad, CO
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Art For Starters
Diction
Roman Crimes
Disquiet Trembler
Ants

Loyal Wife
Ivory
In Trouble
Not What You Want

Andherson
Small Concession

Jeff Johnrey
Blue Mom Day

Mr Fantastical
AC/DC Is My Father

Novi Split
Tonight! Tonight!
I Had You

Roger Over & Out
Dead David Dancing
Obvious

The Retaliation…
Ode If It Weren’t For Cowboy Dan
People Move From City To City

The best thing about Kiva (other than the fact that people are not looking to get something for nothing) is when a loan is paid back, you can pay it forward to your next preferred candidate, and your initial loan/investment just keeps on giving.

Provide a list of your favorite songs that our catalog has to offer, and we will post a label mix tape for everyone for free, on our Bandcamp page. A Sunset “Reliance,” if you will.  Songs to heal the world, as MJ intended. The 10 most popular selections will make the cut. Choose your sickest tracks–and act fast–people are dying–w/o proper audio treatment!

Email your list [here] or post it on our Facebook page.

Music for almost nuttin. It’s a tradition. [Please include $3-5 for shipping]