Root Nine Records

Exciting news! Ben Tufts, a seasoned drummer and instructor in the D.C. area, has joined Root Nine Records as the new Director of A&R and Artist Relations. With over two decades of experience, Ben is passionate about encouraging and supporting emerging talent.

GXB is in the studio at Ivakota

Get excited!

For about 8 years, Root Nine Records has been essentially a one-man operation. That’s going to change soon, as the label is in the midst of expansion.

Guy Bouchie (of GXB)

Solo acoustic set at Pearl Street Warehouse

New Root Nine Records release “Don’t Forget About the Good Things” is a collection of Thompson’s best studio and live recordings since 2010. Available to stream now on SoundCloud.

'Don't Forget About the Good Things' (2023 Album) New compilation album. The past 13 years. Listen, much love, and don’t forget about the good things. Root Nine Records.

GXB live at Pie Shop DC • Aug 27 2023

the setlist:

Pay the Rent
Love Ain’t Enough
No One to Blame
Down the Line
Money to Burn
24/7/365
Something I Never Had
You Can Have My Husband (w/ Lena Traynham)
High Roller

next show:

Wed Aug 30
Old Major • Baltimore MD

GXB's new single "High Roller" is now available on digital platforms. Check out some original rock'n roll out of Washington DC.

Spotify: rb.gy/nq8ii
Apple Music: rb.gy/9c3dq
Amazon Music: rb.gy/55t1z

IT’S OUT: The world premiere of GXB’s new live in-studio video for the song "Love Ain't Enough," produced by LJR Creative and Evan Kornblum at Stages Music Arts, for Luke's Amplify series.

GXB – Love Ain’t Enough

Something new and fresh, of the the live video variety, is coming soon from GXB 😎

GXB • Pie Shop DC • Sun Aug 27

GXB shows this month in DC and Baltimore,
so get out for some original rock and roll, supporting the new single “High Roller” and more.

Sunday, August 27
Pie Shop DC
Washington DC

Wednesday, August 30
Old Major
Baltimore MD

Another FREE concert tonight with Blues City Shakedown! Come hang out and hear great music, see live art, have a cold drink, and more!⁠
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The concert will be at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, adjacent to the Wheaton Business Triangle and near the Wheaton Metro Station. Come celebrate our 65th Anniversary with music, art, and community!⁠

Event info! 👇
Bobby Thompson's Blues City Shakedown

High Roller, by GXB track by GXB

Introducing "High Roller," the electrifying debut single from GXB

Bursting with infectious energy, this high-octane anthem takes listeners on a wild ride through a sonic landscape influenced by the raw power of 70s rock. With its driving rhythms, blistering guitar licks, and captivating vocals, "High Roller" is a true testament to GXB's innovative sound and their ability to captivate audiences with its unique fusion of genres. Prepare to be swept away by the irresistible intensity of GXB's music as they carve their own path in the music industry.

Rock it on Bandcamp: https://gxbrnr.bandcamp.com/track/high-roller

Super excited about GXB's new single "High Roller" (on Root Nine Records), and it’s live on Bandcamp just in time for Bandcamp Friday--go check it out and pay what you want!

Please share with reckless abandon. Thank you.

High Roller, by GXB track by GXB

GXB

Our mission is to create a transformative experience that represents the ebb and flow of life's cycles. We strive to foster artistic journeys that evolve and inspire. With a root-level thinking and a grassroots mindset, our label supports and nurtures emerging talents to reach their fullest potential.

We’ll be rocking the Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring this THURSDAY | 7/27 | at 7PM for the Summer Concert Series!
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Here it is! The revised 'Doing It On My Own' 2020 deluxe edition, featuring additional bonus live tracks from 1994 to 1996, during the writing, recording and release of the original album. Enjoy and please share the link!

'Doing It On My Own' (Deluxe Edition), by Whop Frazier & Friends by Choice 12 track album

We're excited about the upcoming digital release of the new deluxe edition 'Doing It On My Own' album.

Originally released in 1995, this new extended version contains additional live tracks recorded in 1996, while Whop and his band Friends by Choice toured in support the album.

Release date: Friday, November 13

Grab yourself a new commemorative ‘Whop Frazier & Friends By Choice’ t-shirt to celebrate the release of the new ‘Why I Sing The Blues’ album.

Whop Frazier Merchandise | Snap2Merch

Happy Birthday Whop!

Blues Got Its Hooks In Me Recorded in Washington DC in 1996, and released on a 5-song cassette tape titled 'Whop Frazier & Friends by Choice'. Produced and engineered by Whop Frazier and Bobby Thompson Whop Frazier: vocals, e

Happy Birthday Whop Frazier. Keeping your legacy alive!

An original 1990s vintage ‘Whop Frazier & Friends By Choice’ band member jacket.

Now Available on Root Nine Records. 9 songs, spanning Whop's live and studio recording career from 1993-2000. More releases to come so enjoy this now.

New Whop Frazier Album 'Why I Sing The Blues' Now Available digitally on Bandcamp

'Why I Sing The Blues' LP, by Whop Frazier 9 track album