Legacy Of Tommy Jarrell Vol. 4: Pickin' On Tommy's Porch CD

We've pulled together a compilation CD of Boston area bands (and some special guests) that understand the heart and soul of burlesque. The wide variety of styles in the collections highlights not only Boston's musical diversity, but also the many different faces of today's burlesque scene.

If you're a burlesque performer, you're sure to find inspiration on this album. If you're a burlesque fan, you're sure to find a few new favorite tunes - and maybe even a few new favorite bands. The Artists (and a sample of their work)AMERANOUCHE - HomageAmeranouche is a Gypsy Jazz ensemble from southern New Hampshire dedicated to the music of Django Reinhardt and the spirit of Jazz Manouche. They play original compositions, modern songs of today and traditional songs of American composers such as Cole Porter, Hoagie Carmichael and George Gershwin. They celebrate this music in the tradition of Jazz Manouche (Gypsy Jazz) along with traditional gypsy compositions of Django Reinhardt, Dorado Schmitt, and Stochelo Rosenberg to name just a few.

BLACK BETTY & THE BAD HABITS - PossessionDescribed by the Boston Herald as "Blues that grabs hold of your soul and rocks it", Black Betty and The Bad Habits deliver a show for your eyes and your ears. Fronted by the retro pinup model Black Betty, this band is notorious for combining electrifying elements of Blues, Classic Rock, and R&B with additions of burlesque and even voodoo into their shows. Formed in 2004 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, they have been officially named one of "12 Best Blues Bands in Boston" by the Boston Blues Society, and their high energy and unique sound keep their growing fan base coming back for more.