Sellin Oranges by the Freeway

Just Ask

2012-01-25T19:31:00.000-05:00

Thank the Lord for Night Time

2012-01-24T18:31:00.000-05:00

Since You Gotta Go

2012-01-16T10:23:00.000-05:00

Rings, Pearls, and All

2012-01-13T17:05:00.001-05:00

yum.....another version

Judy Blue Eyes

2012-01-10T19:45:00.000-05:00

Check out this awesome version...from Woodstock.

Never Going Back Again

2012-01-03T20:28:00.001-05:00

She broke down and let me in
Made me see where I've been

Been down one time
Been down two times
I'm never going back again

You don't know what it means to win
Come down and see me again

WSP 2012

2011-12-29T10:43:00.001-05:00

Possible last NYE show ever from Panic.....see ya there....

Flightless Birds, American Mouth

2011-12-27T20:14:00.001-05:00

Amazing acoustic version...

Pretend a Little

2011-12-26T19:45:00.000-05:00

Repo Man

2011-12-23T12:16:00.000-05:00

Hard Way

2011-12-19T16:01:00.000-05:00

WIsh I Had A River

2011-12-13T20:26:00.001-05:00

My Mountain Girl

2011-12-04T12:48:00.000-05:00

A little Avett from the vault....

Stay Young, Go Dancing

2011-11-23T09:14:00.000-05:00

Mayer Hawthorne

2011-11-23T09:04:00.000-05:00

“Most of the best music ever made came out of Detroit,” claims the singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist..."

Black Magic

2011-11-13T19:11:00.000-05:00

New album out in December.

Ole Man Trouble

2011-11-10T15:46:00.000-05:00

I am McLovin

2011-11-01T18:28:00.001-04:00

Your Most Beautiful

2011-10-12T17:07:00.000-04:00

another one bites the dust....one of my faves

Sunshine Superman

2011-09-21T17:19:00.000-04:00

“Pop is the perfect religious vehicle. It's as if God had come down to earth and seen all the ugliness that was being created and chosen pop to be the great force for love and beauty.”
-Some primo Donovan philosophy from an article in Queen magazine in 1967, reprinted in a review of the Four Donovan Originals box set.

King Floyd

2011-09-12T19:18:00.000-04:00

I'd Rather Go Blind

2011-09-05T13:19:00.001-04:00

"Most of the songs I sing have that blues feeling in it. They have that sorry feeling. And I don't know what I'm sorry about. I don't."
-Etta James

American Goldwing

2011-08-23T17:04:00.000-04:00

Give Me One More Chance

2011-08-21T17:31:00.001-04:00

MMJ

2011-08-19T17:07:00.000-04:00

J. Tillman

2011-08-16T17:49:00.000-04:00

J. Tillman | Firstborn | A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

J. Tillman of Fleet Foxes....

My Head is Spinnin

2011-08-11T11:27:00.000-04:00

I Can't Help It

2011-08-09T15:47:00.000-04:00

Don't Gotta Work it Out

2011-07-28T16:03:00.000-04:00

An acoustic version...

Stars Up Above

2011-07-27T15:57:00.000-04:00

Morphine Part Deux

2011-07-15T19:14:00.001-04:00

Morphine Kick

2011-07-12T15:28:00.000-04:00

Morphine

Tree by the River

2011-06-28T14:20:00.002-04:00

Mumford and Sons Show

2011-06-14T14:33:00.005-04:00

So, normally I don't write about shows I attend unless something is out of the ordinary...we all see shows, we all know what happens...but in this case something was. I was finally able to get tickets to a Mumford and Sons show, which I am still amazed that I got (both of their US tours have been sold out). I missed out on the first tour, so I was very excited about seeing them. I have to say the show was really good....better than I was expecting in some cases.

The part that was exceptional was a totally acoustic performance....all 4 guys, no mics, one guitar. Marcus asked all 8,000 of us to be quiet, which took some time, but was well worth it. They sang 'Timshel' and 'Sisters' in almost complete silence...it was quite awesome.
This is 'Timshel'...one of my faves

Wasn't that just freakin lovely...doesn't get much better

The set was also filled with songs off the latest album, some older and a lot of new songs...here are some of the new songs.

I looove this one.

They also met a local band, Seven Handle Circus that morning having brunch...what did they do?....invited them to come play in the fox between the opener and them...how nice can you be?

Tennessee

2011-06-12T10:28:00.002-04:00

Golden Gods

2011-06-02T16:00:00.002-04:00

You are a Tourist

2011-06-01T17:40:00.003-04:00

Anybody remember this Death Cab?.....although I really do like the newer stuff.

Get It

2011-06-01T17:28:00.001-04:00

If you don't have the NPR Music App your missing out....it's awesome.
NPR Music

Easy to Love

2011-05-30T13:50:00.002-04:00

If you enjoy this, check out their Tiny Desk Concert.

It's Been a Long Time

2011-05-30T13:47:00.001-04:00

Circuital

2011-05-24T08:17:00.004-04:00

The new My Morning Jacket album, Circuital, is available for your listenng pleasure on NPR. So far...soooo good

Summertime...and the Livin's Easy

2011-05-23T13:36:00.002-04:00

Light Emerges

2011-05-17T10:12:00.003-04:00

Light Emerges by Akron/Family from Secretly Jag on Vimeo.

New from Akron/Family....this song just makes me happy....

Home is Wherever

2011-05-14T09:01:00.002-04:00

Case of the Mondays?

2011-05-09T08:00:00.002-04:00

The Civil Wars

2011-05-03T10:54:00.002-04:00

Chech out The Civil Wars...I'm loving their sound.

Make Some Noise

2011-04-30T14:40:00.002-04:00

New 'Beastie Boys' May 3rd!!!!

The Guitar Man

2011-04-21T15:26:00.003-04:00

One of my most favorite songs ever......

No Need For Ya

2011-04-07T13:32:00.001-04:00

Don't Change A Thing For Me

2011-03-29T16:30:00.003-04:00

I have been on a BIG INXS kick since December. Check out the Definitive Collection......too many good ones to name and it has most...

Waiting...Anticipating

2011-03-08T10:44:00.003-05:00

Lotus Flower

2011-03-03T18:04:00.002-05:00

Thank you, thank you, thank you....there's finally a new installment coming from Radiohead....one of my many loves. This song is awesome and the video is even better.

The new album, 'The King of Limbs,' will be out March 28.

Fitz and the Tantrums

2011-02-24T15:25:00.002-05:00

Takin it back to the old school...sound wise that is.

The British Indian Indie Rock Invasion

2011-02-10T10:40:00.004-05:00

Forming in 1991 out of the ashes of a little known band "General Havoc," Tjinder Singh (singer, songwriter and guitar) and current band mates (the band has been completely overhauled over the years) Anthony Saffery (sitar, keyboards and harmonium), Nick Simms(drums) and Pete Bengry (percussion) have taken a new direction to put out their next album. "Cornershop & The Double 'O' Groove Of' ft Bubbley Kaur" is a fully self funded project where the band has raised (so far) 131% of their goal by giving fans the opportunity to purchase exclusive albums, artwork, lyrics sheets, limited LP's (all signed by Cornershop)or even a dinner with the band at Dishoom Restaurant in London on PledgeMusic.com.

I first discovered Cornershop about a decade ago while out with friends in Little Five Points, Atlanta. I stumbled in Variety Playhouse
half way through their (very empty) show after convincing the door man to let me in for 5 bucks. I was blown away. The combination of the guitar, sitar and percussion mixed with disco breaks was intoxicating and was a sound that would not allow my body to remain dormant. To my knowledge they haven't toured in the U.S. since that time but there are rumbles of some hopeful stateside dates following the release of there latest record. If you have the opportunity to see them, do not miss it and you will (as C'shop says) "remain a winner."

If you want to get a party started or a "lot" crowd dancing (must have music for rocking the lot), just throw on some Cornershop and they will come...
-I am not Donald Duck

Melancholy

2011-02-08T15:11:00.003-05:00

I kept hearing this song every morning on my morning mix station.....I really like the tone in her voice...otherwise very melancholy, yet peaceful song.

Slow Dance

2011-02-04T07:10:00.002-05:00

Love and Happiness

2010-12-09T15:01:00.002-05:00

My HERO

2010-12-08T17:20:00.001-05:00

Here I stand head in hand
Turn my face to the wall
If she's gone I can't go on
Feelin' two-foot small

Everywhere people stare
Each and every day
I can see them laugh at me
And I hear them say

Hey you've got to hide your love away
Hey you've got to hide your love away

How can I even try
I can never win
Hearing them, seeing them
In the state I'm in

How could she say to me
Love will find a way
Gather round all you clowns
Let me hear you say

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Meet Me In The City

2010-12-08T07:49:00.002-05:00

I have been listenting to The Black Keys Chulahoma album a lot lately....I decided to check out some of the originals from Junior Kimbrough...I'm hooked.

Little River Band

2010-12-06T14:42:00.002-05:00

Timshel

2010-12-02T07:39:00.003-05:00

Cold is the water
It freezes your already cold mind
Already cold, cold mind
And death is at your doorstep
And it will steal your innocence
But it will not steal your substance

But you are not alone in this
And you are not alone in this
As brothers we will stand and we'll hold your hand
Hold your hand

And you are the mother
The mother of your baby child
The one to whom you gave life
And you have your choices
And these are what make man great
His ladder to the stars

And I will tell the night
Whisper, "Lose your sight"
But I can't move the mountains for you

The Lady Killer

2010-11-30T14:53:00.002-05:00

This is a 'Band of Horses' cover.

Hang Me Out To Dry

2010-11-29T14:48:00.003-05:00

What Ever Happened

2010-11-02T18:19:00.004-04:00

Inversion

2010-10-21T10:10:00.003-04:00

Playlist featuring Metric, MGMT, Mark Ronson, Galactic, Santogold, Discovery, Pretty Lights, Ratatat, N.E.R.D., and Kid Cudi.....enjoy.

Penny Lane

2010-10-19T11:07:00.003-04:00

Hard Habit to Kick

2010-10-12T16:09:00.004-04:00

Love some Brendan Benson.....

National Anthem 2001

2010-10-11T14:54:00.003-04:00

"I grew up under Thatcher. I grew up believing that I was fundamentally powerless. Then gradually over the years it occurred to me that this was actually a very convenient myth for the state. " -Thom Yorke

Tighten Up

2010-10-09T12:34:00.002-04:00

My First Lover

2010-10-07T17:45:00.001-04:00

Officially Obsessed

2010-10-06T18:25:00.003-04:00

I can't stop listening to Mumford and Sons. I love, love, love it. There aren't to many songs on the playlist, so you can go to my YouTube Channel and check out the Mumford videos....lots of good ones. Their lyrics are incredible and Marcus Mumford's voice is eerily enchanting.

Live Volume 3

2010-10-05T19:15:00.004-04:00

The Avett's latest installment is Live Volume 3, which is a show from last year in Charlotte, NC. The DVD is streaming live as I type this for the first time.....so far I am really enjoying it.

Stop Making Sense

2010-10-01T12:10:00.004-04:00

If you have never seen this DVD 'Stop Making Sense' watch it now....in fact, just go buy it. It is absolutely incredible! This is just the first scene...believe me, you want to see the whole thing.

Pretty Petticoat

2010-09-30T12:48:00.001-04:00

Awake My Soul

2010-09-29T19:32:00.003-04:00

So I'm obsessed with Marcus Mumford's voice.....can't get enough. Give me any band that has a mandolin and a banjo and I'll probably like it, but these guys are special. After you watch this clip you will know why. Mumford and Sons are literally blowing up in the US and their shows are selling out incredibly fast....jump on while you can folks.

Little Bit of Feel Good

2010-09-28T17:18:00.002-04:00

I discovered these 'Take Away Shows' from La Blogotheque and now I'm hooked. They have many awesome artist that have contributed and I am going to be posting a lot more of these. I believe it is a french site???...here's the link to other 'Take Away Shows.'

This is Jamie Lidell who I've been listening to a lot of lately....feel good music. He opened for Beck at a show I saw in 2006, but his style has defintely changed somewhat since then...I'm digging it.

Faces

2010-09-27T19:26:00.003-04:00

She and Him

2010-09-22T16:24:00.002-04:00

Fearless

2010-09-20T18:22:00.003-04:00

You say the hill's too steep to climb
Climb it.
You say you'd like to see me try
Climbing.

You pick the place and I'll choose the time
And I'll climb
That hill in my own way.
Just wait a while for the right day.
And as I rise above the tree lines and the clouds
I look down, hearing the sound of the things you've said today.

Fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd
Smiling.
Merciless the magistrate turns 'round
Frowning.

And who's the fool who wears the crown?
No Doubt,
in your own way
And every day is the right day
And as you rise above the fear-lines in his brow
You look down, hearing the sound of the faces in the crowd.

Metric

2010-09-14T12:54:00.003-04:00

HEEYYYOOOOO

2010-08-24T20:02:00.003-04:00

PHISH FALL TOUR 2010 from Phish on Vimeo.

Tour Info

Tenuousness

2010-08-24T14:24:00.001-04:00

Band of Joy

2010-08-23T14:03:00.004-04:00

So....a long awaited new album from Robert Plant will arrive September 14!! Band of Joy is comprised of Patty Griffin, Darrell Scott, Byron House, Marco Giovino, Buddy Miller,

and of course.....THE ROBERT PLANT

They were touring in July and will start again in September...only European dates announced so far. It looks like they are doing a lot of interesting covers, as well as grassy versions of Zeppelin songs.....but much different from the Plant and Allison Krauss tours.

This is Band of Joy doing Los Lobos' 'Angel Dance' and 'Tall Cool One' from Robert Plant's Now and Zen.

Paper Cows

2010-08-23T12:28:00.004-04:00

Blind Pilot

2010-08-20T13:40:00.001-04:00

Angus and Julia Stone

2010-08-18T13:12:00.003-04:00

Angus and Julia Stone are a brother-sister duo from Australia.....folky/singer-songwriter. With several EP's and a couple of albums behind them, they are getting some mainstream playtime. This is 'Paper Aeroplane' from their first EP Chocolates and Cigarettes. Also check out 'The Beast,' 'What You Wanted,' and 'Just A Boy' .....from various albums. They also direct a lot of their own videos, which I think are pretty interesting.....their YouTube channel.

Wearing Raincoats.....In The Sun

2010-08-17T11:30:00.003-04:00

White Rabbit

2010-08-02T17:35:00.003-04:00

Wild Mountain Nation

2010-07-28T19:30:00.004-04:00

Blitzen Trapper has their entire latest album 'Destroyer of the Void' on their site for your listening pleasure. I am really liking this band right now and have been listening to them quite a bit. Make sure you check out 'Heaven and Earth,' 'The Man Who Would Speak True,' and 'Below the Hurricane.'

This is an old song from 'Wild Mountain Nation' which was released in 2007.

Chillaxin

2010-07-27T12:55:00.002-04:00

Little playlist featuring Blitzen Trapper, Matt Costa, The Shins, Alexi Murdoch, The Kinks, Bishop Allen, Blind Pilot, Rogue Wave, Rocky Votolato, The Kooks, The White Stripes, and Iron & Wine.

Very Cool Video

2010-07-22T17:44:00.004-04:00

The Avett Brothers have released a video for 'Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise.' The video was created by Ryan Mitcham. He altered a single painting 2,600 times!!! The video is up on NPR.

Florence and The Freaky Clowns

2010-07-14T18:30:00.003-04:00

I have been completely delinquent in making post......but I'm back. I've been listening to Florence + the Machine for a while now. They are finally breaking into the mainstream with this little diddy...'Dog Days are Over.' If you like freaky clowns watch this version.

4th Row....8 Days and Counting

2010-04-15T18:26:00.002-04:00

I Love To Live So Pleasantly

2010-03-10T18:21:00.002-05:00

"People take pictures of the summer, just in case someone thought they had missed it and to prove that it really existed." -Ray Davies

Slip Slidin' Away

2010-03-10T18:14:00.002-05:00

“My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on. It's the only thing I find interesting.” -Paul Simon

Quicksilver Girl

2010-02-18T20:51:00.001-05:00

Line It Up

2010-01-26T18:24:00.004-05:00

Coachella has announced their lineup for 2010...it's ridiculous.....just to name a few: Them Crooked Vultures, MGMT, Deer Tick, Jay-Z, Pavement, Phoenix...and the list goes on. It looks like Coachella is held in the exact same place that Festival 8 (phish fest '09) was held. All I can say is that it is a fantastic site for a festival......and I wish I could go! If you live in Cali....don't hesitate.

I'll Be Loving You

2010-01-26T18:21:00.002-05:00

Video/song of the week is The King Khan & BBQ Show's 'I'll Be Loving You.'

Sweet Disposition

2010-01-10T18:24:00.002-05:00

If you haven't seen 500 Days of Summer go rent it now. It is absolutely fantastic....I love everything about it. The soundtrack is awesome with nods to The Smiths, Regina Spektor, Black Lips, Fiest, etc. I kept noticing one song throughout the movie...'Sweet Disposition' by The Temper Trap. It's enchanting.....

Avett At The Fox

2010-01-10T15:25:00.004-05:00

So I had been waiting for this Avett Brothers show for a long time. I had gotten, by some divine intervention, front row seats at The Fox theater in Atlanta. I absolutely love the Fox and could not have been happier. Cut to the day of the show....1. morning after New Year's Eve-enough said...2. coldest day so far this year (I think.) We rally, start the festivities, and head to the show. When we get there we realize that the actual orchestra pit was filled in with seats....not our front row seats, but someone else's. Needless to say, our seats were still really good and we had a pretty good view through the 3 rows of people in front of us. We watch a few songs of Langhorne Slim's which was very entertaining..his banjo player is ridiculous....and then head to get refills before Avett starts. The moment of truth comes and the lights flicker on and off. We head to our seats and await the awesomeness. They open with 'Colorshow'...I'm thinking, okay good way to start, I like where this is headed....'Head Full of Doubt' was next....I'm thinking a little to early for this one, but go ahead...... (We had these guys sitting behind us that were literally screaming every lyric, while the girl on the left was thinking she was Jewel, and the people on the right looked like they were forced to go.) The setlist was inevitably less than outstanding. I think new fans probably enjoyed it, but for those of us who have been around a while, it just didn't hack it. The order was off, the song choice was off, and it was pretty much the same set from the night before. I was disappointed because they have so many amazing songs to choose from and I feel like they play the same ones over and over.....basically I feel like I've seen that show before. So, overall I was just not wowed....as I usually am. Scott seemed to be "off" also, but Seth was stellar as always. The night ended with drunken banter from some douche leaving the show....annoying, but entertaining and made me realize that the old days of awesome Avett shows with actual cool people are over.......Sucess: such sweet sorrow.

Here's the opener 'Colorshow' and the encore 'Laundry Room' and 'Talk on Indolence'