Last day of January and another 60+ degree day in KS. Enjoy a few tracks by one of the most solid bands in America today. Anyone in the KC metro/Lawrence area should head out to the Granada to hear these boys live Thursday night. I was perusing the Team CoCo website earlier today and found this free stream of Dr. Dogs new album "Be The Void". Give it a listen- its available today only! Also (if you didnt already know about this) this video can be an introduction to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert. Great live recordings by great bands.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
1/30/12- Trampled By Turtles- Wait So Long
Are these guys bluegrass or what? Crazy breakneck speed of playing, non traditional playing style (check out the banjo player playing it like a guitar!) These minnesota natives are definitely worth checking out if you love bluegrass.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
1/28/12- Surfer Blood- Swim
Oh man the opening 30 seconds of this song are just gold. Epic and beautiful then direct and forceful. These guys bring back the Weezer Blue Album sound that anyone who grew up in the 90's love. They also nicely sprinkle in some island like sounds and rhythms (Vampire Weekend influence for sure) that push the dynamics and variety in to a place that Weezer didn't. This is a debut album by a young bang, I am looking forward to seeing what they do from here. There are some nice live performances on YouTube that are very much worth a watch.
Friday, January 27, 2012
1/27/12- Taj Mahal- Queen Bee
First of all, I really like this video. It looks like it was originally recorded on a VHS off of the TV. Second, this is a super quality song by a man who reshaped the blues world using world sounds and rhythms. enjoy.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
1/26/12- Beachwood Sparks- By Your Side
A Sub Pop label group that have had an in and out type of career including a variety of side projects also worth checking out. Their albums from early 2000 have a melodic country-rock roots quality to them harking back to Gram Parsons, The Band, The Byrds, and Buffalo Springfield. They have a new album due out this year- be sure to check it out.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
1/25/12- James Hunter- People Gonna Talk and Baby Don't Do It
Two stellar songs for today- all in one great video of one of my favorite musicians today. This fairly under the radar british blues musician is revitalizing the great 1950's and 60's R&B stylings of Ray Charles, Bobby "Blue" Bland, and Smokey Robinson to name a few. His recordings have that vintage live quality about them that we love in all of those old recordings. I would highly recommend checking him out! a great place to start is with this NPR concert.
enjoy!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
1/24/12- Oysterhead- Oz Is ever Floating
One of my favorite super groups, what a solid album The Grand Pecking Order was. Can we get some new tunes from the guys in Oysterhead?
1/23/12- Cloud Nothings- Understand At All
Need some energy for this Monday. This new(ish) group will do the trick. Check out their new album.
1/21/12-The Incredible Bongo Band-Let There Be Drums
Getting groovy with them drums. Have a few drinks and get bouncy.
1/17/12- First Aid Kit- Emmylou
Tip of the cap to my wife for giving me the heads up on these girls new album. Its a hit after one listen. This is the stand out track. Support these girls and buy their album...you wont regret it.
1/16/12- Joe & Eddy- There Is A Meeting
For some reason we are open on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day and I have a bunch of meetings. its gonna be a long day.
1/14/12- Alabama Shakes-Hold On
If you haven't heard 'em you really need to check 'em out...they are bound to explode in 2012.
1/13/12- Muddy Waters- Got My Mojo Working
It's Friday and I definitely got my mojo working. Do you?
1/12/12- Flaming Lips-Free Radicals
Pretty sweet video about the creation of their album "The Soft Bulletin" on Pitch fork. I definitely recommend checking it out
1/10/12- Ghost- Ritual
Was turned on to these guys by Spin magazine's top 20 metal bands of 2012. Really solid- nice mix of dark lyrics and Blue Oyster Cult-like melody. They look like they would be an interested live act to check out.
1/5/12- Man Man- Piranhas Club
Really great song by a band not many know, even better video. These kids are so damn cool.
1/1/12- Auld Lang Syne- Its A Wonderful Life
Happy new year...plenty more tracks to come. 2012 is gonna be a celebration of living!
12/20/11- Unicorns- Les Os
If you haven' heard of these guys check em out. Unfortunately they are around any more but members are in the band Islands who are definitely a band to check out as well.
12/10/11- Chatham County Line- Nowhere to sleep
It's Saturday night- if you don't have someone to go to sleep with tonight, go out to the bar and find someone.
12/4/11 (movie edition!) Back To The Future-Johnny B Goode
Chuck! Chuck! It's Marvin....your cousin, Marvin Berry....You know that sound you're looking for?
11/30/11- My Morning Jacket- I'm Amazed
I am amazed that tomorrow is December 1st. Realizing that as I get older the years pass quicker.
11/27/11- Beatles-Getting Better
Back in Lawrence after a weekend with 2 parents, 2 older siblings, 2 dogs, and 2 babies...it was enjoyable but nice to be back in the quiet of home.
11/23/11-Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!-The Skin Of My Country Yellow Teeth
Back home after a long drive.
11/22/11- Willie Nelson- On The Road Again
Getting back in the car to head up to Wheaton for Thanksgiving. This trip will top my time in a car to 40 hours in 7 days. The good news is that this trip I will be with my two girls!
11/21/11- Monster Magnet- Spacelord
Mother, Mother. Great tune but this video is a little confusing. The guitar player is playing an electric in the video even though the song part is clearly is an acoustic. Maybe I am being too critical...
11/17/11- White Zombie- More Human Than Human
Man, he says "yeah" a lot in this song. Still it is a classic rocker.
11/11/11 (part2)- 311-Count Me In
I also want to celebrate 311 on this three 11's day. A tribute to an amazing band.
11/11/11 (part 1)- Pantera- Cemetery Gates
Today is National Metal Day. This song was one of the first to introduce me to the world of metal. Still a classic.
11/10/11- The Flaming Lips- She Don't Use Jelly
My favorite Lips tune- from the days they were aligning themselves with the 90's alternative scene..boy how they've changed.
11/6/11- Mastodon- Black Tongue
Very solid new album by the new kings of metal..but what makes this even better is the collaboration between music and art. Artist A.J Fosik made the sculpture for the cover of this album...check out more of his work, it really is amazing.
11/5/11- Nine Inch Nails-Right Where It Belongs
Always did think this track was beautiful. Not sure why I overlook Reznor's writing chops. Must explore more NIN.
11/3/11- Queen- Good Company
This video gives a cool view in to the instrumentation of this very unique song. enjoy.
11/1/11- OMC- How Bizarre
Today's date is pretty bizarre (but not as bizarre as the forth coming 11/11/11)- special track that day for other reasons. Anyways what a classic tune.
10/24/11- Leon Redbone- Some Of These Days
208 bones in the human body, but everyone needs a redbone.
10/20/11- Funkadelic- Smokey
Gettin' swampy, this one goes out to Kevin and my buddies. Enjoy the bachelor party and be safe. Wish I could be there! Tomorrow the party officially begins.
10/18/11- Fang Island- Life Coach
I think I found them. Excited. Listen to this loud! Also a really cool video.
10/17/11- Led Belly-Where Did You Sleep Last Night
It's gettin' cold out. Better find somewhere warm to sleep.
10/16/11- Frank Fairfield- Nine Pound Hammer
Americana roots music will never go away, it's in our blood.
10/13/11- Hospital Ships- Reprise
This goes out to my nephew- Calvin Lawrence Dickson. Today is your birthday. I couldn't be happier that you are now part of this world.
10/6/11- Ozzy Osbourne- Mama Im Coming Home
An Ozzy monster ballad. 2 weeks in Colorado and now finally headed back home to my wife and dog.
10/4/11- Rage Against The Machine- Know Your Enemy
Know your enemy, and if you are like me it is the conservative right. And if you live in Kansas is it Gov. Sam Brownback- you should be ashamed of yourself!
10/1/11- Someone Still Loves Your Boris Yeltsin- Think I Wanna Die
looking at the empty bottle of scotch from last night...
9/30/11- REM- What's The Frequency Kenneth
This may be old new but I just heard that REM are calling it quits. Here's to a band that laid the ground work for much of the new music that exists today. Way to go guys.
9/28/11- Talking Heads- Wild Wild Life
***this TOD was one from Jess for me on my birthday, "I am so happy to be enjoying another year of this wild wild life with you". One of my personal favorite videos.
9/25/11-Elvis Costello- Everyday I Write The Book
...It's been a while but lets jump back in to celebrate my wife's birthday.
9/8/11- Playing For Change- Redemption Song
If these Playing For Change don't give you the chills, something may be wrong with you. This is one of my favorites.
Friday, January 20, 2012
8/26/11- Jimmie Rogers- Blue Yodel No. 1
Get some yodelin' in your life and feel good. Enjoy the weekend.
8/22/11- Mantius- She Want A Shot
Back to work but still thinking about St. Lucia. Get a taste of their music.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
8/11/11- Andrew W.K- Party Hard
Bachelor party tonight...I have a feeling the night is gonna go a lot like this song.
8/10/11- Peter and the Wolf- Safe Travels
To all those who are making the trek out to Lawrence to help Jess and I celebrate our wedding, we wish you safe travels.
8/4/11- Violent Femmes- Please Don't Go
This band went totally against the grain in the 80's. The album that this song is on is one that everyone should own.
8/2/11- Fountains of Wayne- Radiation Vibe
Record heat here in KC, 115 heat index. Don't go outside...
7/27/11- Dire Straits- Walk Of Life
Still very hot out there, no end in sight. Makes me feel alive...this song does too.
7/26/11 -Otis Redding- Can't Turn You Loose
Otis is gettin loose, but can't let you loose. Shake it!
7/21/112- Fine Young Cannibals - Red Red Wine
Don't need to say anything about this amazing song, enjoy.
7/20/11- Rancid- Ruby Soho
More from my younger days. I dug and still dig this song and video. Enjoy, it's hot out there!
7/13/11- Live- Lightning Crashes
Crazy thunder storm on my drive home last night. Laser light show of the gods.
7/8/11- 311-Don't Stay Home
311 concert tonight. Yes, these guys are still rocking and putting out great summer tunes even if they are outside of today's musical trends. Don't be fooled by what is hip right now. Bands will come and go, but there is a reason why these guys have been around since 1988.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
7/7/11- Hercules and Love Affair- Athene
Get dancing, and be sure to check out all of the Pitchfork Rooftop songs by these guys.
7/5/11- Chicago- Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
In honor of my father's birthday, one of his favorite bands.
6/24/11 - The Buggles- Video Killed the Radio Star
It's Friday, at least for me! Feelin good, Feelin Good!
6/23/11 - The Sword- Tres Brujas
Rocking these guys SUPER hard lately. Not much better than a metal concept album with a sci-fi cover.
6/22/11 -Spin Doctors- Little Miss Can't Be Wrong
Don't know if you can get more 90's than this video. Another beautiful day here in Lawrence..this song has that kinda vibe.
6/21/11- Everclear- Santa Monica
In the mood for one of my favorite 90's songs. This was one of the first songs I ever learned.
6/20/11- Mastodon-Blood and Thunder
Need some prog rock to start my week. These guys are the new kings of metal.
6/16/11- The Kinks- Apeman
Although its a stormy day here in KS, I am fortunate to have tomorrow off...3 day weekend! Need to celebrate and this song will definitely do the trick. I am gonna be an apeman until Monday swings back around.
6/15/11- Victor Wooten
Today is about celebrating the bass guitar. There are many great player out there pluckin' and thumpin' away, but I don't think I could go with any one other than the almighty Victor Wooten.
6/14/11- Red Hot Chili Peppers- Soul To Squeeze
In my younger days of learning to play the bass, I remember spending hours learning this tasty bass part. Flea is the king of quality bass lines in the alternative rock world.
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