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  • Offering

    RAD-106

    Artist: Derrek Phillips' Manufactory

    Label: Ropeadope

  • Love

    RAD-104

    Artist: The Spinning Leaves

    Label: Ropeadope

  • Spaceheater's Blast Furnace

    RAD-102

    Artist: Spaceheater's Blast Furnace

    Label: Ropeadope

    Spaceheater’s Blast Furnace is a rhythmically active six piece ensemble that presents melodic and tight horns over an organic patchwork of afro-latin and hip hop rhythms. The music is composed and arranged by Evan Francis, a member of the original duo who has made his way performing and recording with a diverse list of musical luminaries: Stevie Wonder, Billy Higgins, JBoogie’s Dubtronic Science, Marcus Shelby, Taylor Eigsti, Christina Aguilera, Lyrics Born, Dr. Art Davis, Mike Keneally, Mikey Dread, and John Clayton.

    The music on their Ropeadope debut is representative of Evan’s
    background in afro-latin music, especially in the realm of modern
    Cuban dance music. As a band, Spaceheater’s Blast Furnace has
    worked hard to earn support from audiences in and around the San
    Francisco Bay area, featuring the electronics-laced drumming of
    Patrick “PDubL” Korte and the deep pocket of Josh Hari on the bass, both talented rhythmists who have backed up artists like Lyrics Born, Peter Rowan and Kev Choice. This album also features the work of young trombonist Garrett Smith, who’s impressive resume of employers includes Prince, Maceo Parker, George Clinton and many more. Spaceheater has been fortunate to have live and in-studio associations with artists like Kneebody, Kev Choice, Daedelus, Abstract Rude and Mochipet.

  • Circles

    RAD-100

    Artist: Drive If You Must

    Label: Ropeadope

  • Matuto

    RADDIG-83

    Artist: Clay Ross

    Label: Ropeadope Digital

    Brazilian slang for "country bumpkin," Matuto plays original music inspired by Northeastern Brazilian Rhythms and American Folk. For the past 3 years, Clay Ross has submerged himself in Brazilian music as a member of Cyro Baptista's world renowned percussion ensemble "Beat the Donkey." With Matuto, this South Carolina native mixes Bluegrass with Brazilian Percussion for a sound like a Carnaval in the Appalachian Mountains.

    The albums 11 tracks consist of 7 Ross originals, 4 heavily reworked American folk tunes, and alternates between instrumental and vocal songs. "Recife," introduces a band of virtuosic instrumentalist on a rhythmically charged new fiddle tune. "What a Day" laments the hectic pace of NYC life over a frenetic samba rhythm. "Remember Calabash" conjures the folksy feel of a lazy afternoon. "Banks of the Ohio" combines a Brazilian xote rhythm with a classic American murder ballad. "Zydaco Mondo" presents a pan-American stew with jazz inflections. "Church Street Blues" quotes bluegrass guitar legend Tony Rice beside an Afro Brazilian folk rhythm. "Maria's Lullaby" is an intensely brooding ballad propelled by a bed of forceful drumming. "Home Sweet Home" is a simple reading of an american folk classic that marries the Brazilian pandiero with the steel string guitar. "John the Revelator" delivers the raw intensity of a blues drenched vocal riding on a choir of exotic Brazilian percussion. “Dream of Life" is a universal love song with a touch of surf rock guitar.

    Finally, there is the peaceful, instrumental release of "Feel, like a Song," complete with chamber winds and spacious psychadellic percussion effects by the maestro, Cyro Baptista. Produced by Clay Ross, the album features performances from many of the cities finest players. Special guests include master percussionists Cyro Baptista (Paul Simon, Sting) and Ze Mauricio (YoYo Ma, Choro Ensemble), drummer Richie Barshay (Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea) and accordionist Rob Curto (Lila Downs,
    David Krakauer.) The album was mixed by Tony Maimone at Studio G in Brooklyn and mastered by Grammy award winning engineer, Scott Hull. With Clay Ross - Guitars, Vocals, and Cavaquinho, Rob Hecht - Fiddle, Edward Perez - Bass, Tim Keiper - Drums, Scott Kettner - Percussion, Eduardo Guedes - Percussion,
    Olivier Manchon - Violins, Viola, and Cello, Merideth Hite - Oboes and English

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