“ North country, born of the blues,” is how Porkbelly Futures describe their sound.  A quartet comprised of T.S.O bassist Chas Elliott, author Paul Quarrington, Martin Worthy, and Stuart Laughton (a former member of Canadian Brass), Porkbelly Futures will blow your mind with their literary blues tunes and impressive musicianship.

A compilation celebrating the 400 th anniversary of Quebec City, this disc is sure to have you crying “Encore!”  Featuring diverse tracks from the likes of Myreille Bedard, Annie Villeneuve, and Mathieu Mathieu, Putumayo Presents: Quebec transports the listener to the cobblestone streets of Old Quebec.  And it’s a purchase you can feel good about: a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the CD is being donated by Putumayo to Jeunes Musiciens du Monde, a Quebec-based organization that provides children with free music education. Tres bon!

Gillmore Music is a small distributor that delivers little known gems and hard to find titles.  This summer, The Music Store is pleased to offer a promotion on releases from Guild, a label distributed by Gillmore.  Guild specializes in Classic Brittish Light Music, and Sunny Side Up is an excellent example of what they do best.  Breezy, swingy, bright, and hummable, this disc will make the perfect soundtrack to your summer fun!