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French group, created in Lyon, France in 1941 under the name Compagnons de la Musique. The name was changed in 1946 to Compagnons de la Chanson. The group included 9 singers who each had additional roles (such as lyrics). In 1944 they met Edith Piaf who would become their strongest supporter. recorded and performed many French songs, at first from the popular folk music but later with more modern music and lyrics. They toured in the USA in the late 1960's as well as, among others, Canada, Japan, Israel, Lebanon, Brazil, Africa, the UK, Italy and more. Their "last, goodbye"...

The dream folk music of Tom Hanson has recently been heard in film and on national TV shows (Hall Pass, One Tree Hill, Ghost Whisperer, Being Human) and featured as a "Top Editor's Pick" on CD Baby. Tom crafts quiet, haunting little tunes that have a hypnotic impact: swirling finger-picked acoustic guitar fuses with strings, spaced-out synths and electric guitars and moody, mellow vocals. .

Hanson Brothers are a side-project created by Robby Hanson (Rob Wright) and Johnny Hanson (John Wright) with Tommy Hanson (Tom Holliston) - all members of the legendary Canadian band Nomeansno, but with John Wright on vocal duties in stead of drums). They took their name from characters in the 1977 George Roy Hill film Slap Shot starring Paul Newman. Kenny Hanson (Ken Jensen) of D.O.A. was their original touring drummer, but he died in a house fire in 1995. Kenny Hanson II (Ken Kempster) of Showbusiness Giants became their drummer for subsequent tours. Currently, Mikey Hanson (Mike Branum) serves as...

Fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, kinda like Dolye Dykes, or maybe Peter Finger... fine laidback style. Mark won a Grammy in 2005 for his contributions to the "Henry Mancini - Pink Guitar" acoustic guitar CD. He is also an author and publisher, and owner of Accent On Music LLC. His website: www.AccentOnMusic.com .