Thursday, May 31, 2012

5/31/12- Pearl Jam- Gonna See My Friend

Appropriate track to get ready for my buddy's bachelor party. Gonna see my friend Alex on one of his last nights of bachelorhood. Enjoy this rather solid tune by a rather solid band.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

5/29/12- Jeff The Brotherhood- Shredder, Diamond Way, Shredder, Bone Jam

The wife and I went to see Best Coast Sunday night and yes they played a nice tight set and sounded great live, but for me these guys stole the show. They had energy and personality, as well as a huge sound that somehow came out of 3 strings and a drum kit (the 3 string guitar was a big plus for me). Their songs have a really fresh quality but also refer to various groups- Blue Album Weezer, The Ramones, Smashing Pumpkins, Wooden Shjips, Fu Manchu, on and on. I was really surprised to see that they have done a Tiny Desk Concert because NPR doesn't often invite these types of groups in, so it's cool to see them in a more personal way. I think I'd really enjoy hanging out with them, but at the very least I get to enjoy listening to them. Killer new find.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

5/26/12- Tracy Chapman- Give Me One Reason

There are some songs out there that you recognize after the first 3 seconds. This is one of them. Solid blues tune.

Friday, May 25, 2012

5/25/12- Bonnie Raitt- Right Down The Line

Even at 62 Mrs. Raitt is still making sweet music. Check out her cover of this classic Gerry Rafferty tune.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

5/22/12- Santigold- Go (feat. Karen O)

A tip of the cap to my wife for passing this one along to me. Kinda an odd song that has both an atonal and melodic thing happening all in one.


Saturday, May 19, 2012

5/19/12- Wheatus- Teenage Dirtbag

Lets all go out and be teenage dirtbags tonight...especially the Iron Maiden part. (by the way, whether cool or not these guys look like they had a lot of fun)

Friday, May 18, 2012