Music of the Season

Since I am a true lover of Holiday tunes (even though I don't celebrate Christmas, I celebrate Yule) I've decided to Upload some of my favorite albums this week. The first is last year's Sugarland Holiday EP which I have dubbed "Sugar Cookies" since it seems fitting. It's not available for purchase anymore and my European friends will never be able to buy it so here it is in HQ.




Sugar Cookies EP

1. Little Wood Guitar
2. Nuttin' For Christmas
3. Holly Jolly Christmas
4. O Come O Come Emanuel
5. Winter Wonderland

Old Enough (Featuring Ashley Monroe)!!

Katrina Elam

I've been hoarding these for a little while now... Enjoy!!



If Everybody Loved Like You and Me

Spiritual

Bottled Up

That's Gonna Be A Problem

Easy

Love To Burn

He Does

It's Coming Down

'Tis the season

The tree is up, my blues and rock are swelling from the little speakers attached to my ipod. I just spent the afternoon putting on my own mini concert on my second floor. I covered the basics of course, Bettye LaVette, Tina Turner, P!nk, Over the Rhine, Ashley Monroe, Christina Aguilera, Dana Owens (Queen Latifah) ect ect... it was fun to relax and just belt my lungs out with no one around to hear me. Sometimes having a house full of people I forget just how much I value my privacy now and when I was younger. Being alone never frightend me.. in fact I kind of like it!! That said.. I'm off.

Quiz off Holly's Blog

You are The Magician

Skill, wisdom, adaptation. Craft, cunning, depending on dignity.

Eleoquent and charismatic both verbally and in writing,
you are clever, witty, inventive and persuasive.

The Magician is the male power of creation, creation by willpower and desire. In that ancient sense, it is the ability to make things so just by speaking them aloud. Reflecting this is the fact that the Magician is represented by Mercury. He represents the gift of tongues, a smooth talker, a salesman. Also clever with the slight of hand and a medicine man - either a real doctor or someone trying to sell you snake oil.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Why sea water is salty...

A blue whale produces over 400 gallons of sperm when it ejaculates.
But only 10% finds his way on his mate.

So you wonder why it’s so salty.
Don’t drink the ocean water.

Nikka Costa

In lieu of her latest release, the stunning "Pebble To A Pearl", here is Nikka Costa's first Funk/Rock album "Butterfly Rocket" this is the Limited Edition 1996 Release Version which I've tacked the B-sides from that Era onto... enjoy!


Ok... this is my fan made deluxe edition avg bit rate is 320kbs ...

::Download::


Tracklist:

1. Get Off My Sunshine
2. Come Clean
3. Flowers
4. Master Blaster
5. In This Life
6. Treat Her Right
7. Meltdown
8. I Do Believe
9. Black Seed
10. Grab Hold
11. Who's Loving You
12. Get Off My Sunshine (Grits & Gumbo Mix)(B-side)[Different arrangement and vocal]
13. Miss Celie's Blues (B - side)
14. Hey Joe
15. Right On To You
16. Skin (B-side)
17. Some Love (B-side)
18. When My Man Cried (B-side)
19. I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl

Bonus Disc: Live at the Bridge (1996 Limited Edition Released Butterfly Rocket Bonus CD)

1. Some Love
2. Come Clean
3. Get Off My Sunshine
4. When My Man Cries
5. Stay With Me
6. Yer Blues

By Request

This is a little gem. Renee Olstead was 13 and 14 years old when these tracks were cut. When you not only hear the vocal prowess she possesses but the timing that she has... its jaw dropping.




Sunday Kind Of Love

Sentimental Journey

Georgia On My Mind

Taking A Chance On Love

Bill Bailey

What A Wonderful World

Over The Rainbow

At Last

Ain't We Got Fun

Ahhh... life. It's been pretty hectic lately, between losing my job, looking for a new one and getting ready (as in decorating ect ect) for my favorite holiday of all HALLOWEEN. Life is finally settling into a pace that I feel like blogging again I've come across a lot of promo, demo and Advanced copy works by artists I love and have been debating on what to share and what to keep to myself. I've decided that first up is the "Sampler EP" that I've gathered for Renee Olstead's 8 time delayed sophmore album "Skylark" I've managed to collect 5 tracks that are to be on the album. This little ladies sense of Timing is impeccable, and when you consider she's still only 19 its even more remarkable. I have her album from when she was 13-14 and she had the chops even back then, and her Self Titled Debut album at 15 also shows her vocal prowess. Enjoy!




Ain't We Got Fun

Skylark

Hit The Road Jack

Thanks For the Boogie Ride

Midnight Man

Over the Rhine Flevo Festival 2007

8/17/2007 - Flevo Festival, Liempde, Netherlands
8/19/2007 - Flevo Festival, Liempde, Netherlands

WMA: http://rs216.rapidshare.com/files/67808084/Over_The_Rhine_-_Live_Flevo2007.wma

MP3: http://www.sendspace.com/file/9ah85f

Not sure which date this comes from, but it was sent by a message board friend in the Netherlands.. it sounds really good to me (tested through my headphones) but it is not high quality, does sound very much like a soundboard rip, or it has to be one really amazing recording... the crowd was very enthusiastic and it makes for a great show, lots of intros too ^.^

Runtime: 00:51:06

Setlist:

Fever
Born
I Don't Wanna Waste Your Time
Trouble
Trumpet Child
Who'm I Kiddin' But Me (w/Instrumental Solos)
Ohio
Orphan Girl (A Capella intro from full band)

Encore:
[Crew Thanks]
Latter Days

Sweetwater Soundtrack songs!

Ok.. so in my "since 1999" search for the VH1: Sweetwater: A True Rock Story movie soundtrack featuring Amy Jo Johnson I finally came across a full version of the "In A Rainbow" Song there were 6 songs (maybe 7) recorded for the film (listed below) and I now have two of them both "Motherless Child" (which I had) and "In A Rainbow" which I didn't I found on another blog ( http://rocksteadyguy.blogspot.com/ ) and am so very very Grateful for them so I'm going to be posting them in a sec!!




Motherless Child

Why Oh Why

In A Rainbow

Two Worlds

First Love

What's Wrong

Sifting Sand (Nansi Nevins "solo" material)

Alanis B-sides

So I thought I'd post what has so far leaked of the Alanis B-sides (not Deluxe tracks)


20/20

My Humps

Break

Versions Of Violence (Acoustic Recording in Dressing Room from Cologne, Germany)

Eric Himan

So today is the last Monday of August and thus Erick Himan's "Cover Songs for August" will end today.. he's picked some great tunes to cover


Foolish Games (Jewel), #41 (Dave Matthews Band), In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins), and If I Never See Your Face Again/Mercy (Maroon 5, Duffy)

check them out while they're up for free, and if you like it go out and see a show with Eric!!!





http://erichiman.com/free.html

Life.. or something like it

Once upon a time there was what there was, and if nothing ever happened then there would be nothing to tell.

Sweet Suzi and the Blues Experience

Once you’ve seen a live performance by “Sweet Suzi and the Blues Experience”, you will be hooked. They put their own unique spin on the blues…this is not a female singer who has been wronged but a female singer who has done the wrong doing… the tough, “take that!” attitude of this band is addictive. Sultry yet powerful vocals backed by a band of extremely soulful musicians churns up the “perfect storm” of blues. With original tunes as well as cover songs by legends such as Koko Taylor, Robert Cray and Shemekia Copeland in their basic set list, “SS&BX” promises to stimulate every die hard blues fan who is tired of hearing the same old stuff. They reached down deep into the blues archives and came up with some raw and intense blues magic made up of guts, growl and emotion. Anytime “SS&BX” hits the stage, they prove that they are a “blues hurricane”, a phrase coined by Howie Haber, Vice President of the Downstate NY Blues Association, to describe a past SS&BX show.

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01. Bad Axe

02. Unbroken

03. Does Your Wife Know

04. Shadows

05. Mama

06. You're Mama's Talking

07. I'd Rather Go Blind

08. Pretty Little Lies

09. God Bless The Child

10. Slippin Out Slippin In

11. The Weight




::Download::

Saving Jane

There's a fan club on myspace for Saving Jane. I thought you all should know feel free to sign up. Right now there's this really awesome "sampler" going on where the Band is streaming a few demos they've been working on of new material.. they're only up for a week or two at a time but so far they've all been really good. The latest "Crush" is up now so go check it out.. .there are also some voting polls going on for their latest single "SuperGirl" links to come soon but if your on XM radio please please please go and vote for the song..every little bit helps. The more spins they get the more people go to shows.. the more people go to shows the more music these guys (and gal) can put out!!


Fan Club link



VOTE


VOTE

Awakening emotions.

On a fan board I'm most proud to be a part off a lovely video was posted from youtube. For your listening and viewing pleasure I post them here for you. I love this singer, I adored this band. I used to travel insanely long hours just to see them perform live. They awake memories that both hurt and fill me with joy. I hope you love them as much as I do.

A time for....

Tonight I leave to go see my friends. We try to get together once a month and usually we achieve our goal, its very rare that we miss a month, but this month is special... why you ask? There will be no significant others, no children and no cell phone signals to distract us from having a good ole time and letting our hair down up at the River House. It's been a looong time since we've been just our original core group (known affectionately as "Misfits") with no distractions of any kind. So this weekend is a time for kayaking, canoeing, wake tubing, riding on a boat or jet ski, enjoying a soothing dip in a clean pool, lounging in a hammock eating fruit, watching a dog run wild on fresh cut grass and sitting around a fire with your friends gossiping and making s'mores. Its a time for beautiful acoustic music and sing-a-longs. So get your friends together put on some good acoustic tunes and enjoy the weekend everyone.






Kristy Lee :: The River Sessions

Duffy Live @ Paradiso - Main Stage

You are now able to download the live webcast of the Duffy concert at the Paradiso - Main Hall. Yes, the full concert right now, while you're reading this. So look a few inches down, click the link, and then crank up your volume and enjoy the show!


Runtime: 1:09:03

1. Syrup & Honey
2. Rockferry
3. Hanging On Too Long
4. Serious
5. Warwick Avenue
6. Breaking My Own Heart
7. Stepping Stone
8. Delayed Devotion
9. I'm Scared
10. Please Stay
11. Tomorrow
12. Mercy

Encore:
13. Oh Boy
14. Delayed Devotion
15. Instrumental Outro



::Download::

just a test

Jennifer Nettles Band

These are the 3 solo albums for the Jennifer Nettles Band (now lead singer for Sugarland) enjoy and if you like please purchase on www.jennifernettles.com!



Story Of Your Bones ::DOWNLOAD::







or if you prefer






Gravity: Drag Me Down or Drag Me Down: Gravity ::Download::






rewind ::Download::

Blackmore's Night: Secret Voyage

This is the latest album by one of my all time favorites Blackmore's Night.. they're kind of Rennaisance meets folk, meets classical meets rock.. VERY VERY Original with amazing compositions and killer vocals!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I am :D



Album: Secret Voyage




::Download::



Tracklist:
God Save the Keg
Locked Within the Crystal Ball
Gilded Cage
Toast to Tomorrow
Prince Waldeck's Galliard
Rainbow Eyes
The Circle
Sister Gypsy
Can't Help Falling in Love
Peasant's Promise
Far Far Away
Empty Words

Blue or Grey?

I've been listening to the blues a lot lately. I can't seem to shake this melancholy feeling inside of me, maybe being apart from the one's I love is the reason for this I'm not sure. Just thought I'd mention that. I also came to a realization today that there are not nearly as many Ravens in my neighborhood as there were when I moved in last summer. This brings up a deep well of loss within myself, you see ravens/crows are one of my inner totem animals, along with otters. Knowing that they were in the area when we moved made me feel like this place was a perfect fit, and so the loss of many of them leaves an emptiness I can't truly explain in any sort of coherent way. I'm really just babbling away I guess. After all these are MY confessions (I write that a lot don't I?). I have made a new friend here in C'ville lately though, so that's helping to stave off the dreariness of not being able to see my Misfits as much as I'd like (once a month is better than not at all that's for DAMN sure). Nothing new to report really. I've got some music going up on the page this weekend. Just some more Duffy, Ashley Monroe, and some Koko Taylor. Nothing over the top fancy, but its feel good music all the same. Till next time...

I Quote

Censorship is the deprivation of art.

Over the Rhine, Concert Review Gravity Lounge

As most of you have had to bear witness to I am a HUGE fan of the band Over the Rhine (OtR.) I got to see them tonight only two miles from my house at a wonderful little venue known as Gravity Lounge what follows is my quick review and setlist for the show.. just because I feel like sharing. It definitely made up for the rainy, but still ok/good Sugarland (are they ever not good ) show on Sunday.

Over the Rhine opened with I Don’t Wanna Waste Your Time (With Music You Don't Need), which I always love that being an opening number, I’m sure it can get boring for them, but for me it just FITS. The rest of the show was also amazing but rather than give you my blow by blow of each song saying how great they each are, I’ll just leave it at that. The solos by Jake and Mickey on “I'm On A Roll” have only gotten progressively better, Mickey got quite the crowd reaction for his house pounding drumbeats, being an intimate club I was about 6 feet away from him and could see him in profile and so got a wonderful view of his playing (truly a master of the drum kit). I got a small sense of pride seeing that Karin had set the flowers I’d sent out on her little table, I’ve sent to very very few artists before and this was the first time I saw any sort of appreciation for it, and that felt really good makes me happy to do it again (maybe a bigger bouquet?). The band was in a wonderfully giddy mood and the crowd really got into the show, which I always love seeing. OtR tends to draw a diverse audience and in this college town that was no exception with Grey haired men sitting next to high school kids in perfect calm and enjoying the show for all it was worth. Karin really thwacked into her cookie sheet leaving some major imprints into it grinning the entire time. I loved some of the “oldies” pulled out such as Daydreamer and Cruel and Pretty. All in all a magical night that will get me through till this OtR junkie gets to another show.




I Don’t Wanna Waste Your Time
Motherless
Born
Anything At All
I’m On A Roll
Trumpet Child
Who’m I Kiddin’ But Me
Desperate For Love
Ohio
Professional Daydreamer
Don’t Wait For Tom
If A Song Could Be President

Encore::
Cruel and Pretty
Drunkard’s Prayer

Over the Rhine, I Don't Want to Waste Your Time With Musice You Don't Need

In celebration of my Over the Rhine concert tonight here is a great show from 2002. OTR was originally only scheduled to play the Cornerstone Main stage event but tacked on this impromptu show the next day, its full on acoustic from the Grassroots Music Acoustc stage.



DOWNLOAD FLAC:: OTR2002-07-06


Download 320kbs MP3:: OTR2002-07-06

Amy Jo Johnson

Ok, so let's face it... I'm at that age where I can freely admit I watched Felicity back in the day... I'm also willing to say I watched the Power Rangers (the first cast she was the Pink one) after school waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back when (so what if I was "too old" for it don't judge me!!!). I'm also free to admit I loved Amy Jo's singing voice in the Sweetwater: A True Rock Story movie on VH1 back in the day. I've even had the urge to watch it lately and went online to find a DVD of it (after not seeing it on Netflix) and I can only find VHS (and I bought it so don't judge me at least I'll rip it digitally and make a DVD hee hee) what I was impressed to find was an MP3 of the song "Motherless Child"!!!! So for your listening pleasure here it is


:: Motherless Child ~ Amy Jo Johnson::

Flavors of Entanglement

I need no fancy intro for this one.. here is Alanis Morissette's Flavors of Entanglement



::Download::

20/20 Alanis Morissette

Click on the lyrics to download the tune:


I would never have been in such a rush
I would never have tried to control
I would never have worn such 'fear lenses'
I would never have held on so tightly

I would have kept my boundaries set
My loving no’s, my unwavering yes’s
Risked abandonment
And stood by a lot
And thereby felt constant connect

This fountain of regret is looking back with twenty-twenty
Torturous hindsight if i knew then what i know now
This mountain of remorse won’t repeat with my understanding
This wouldn’t have happened if i knew then what i know now

I would’ve gone slower
Pushed infrequent
Without a rush into such commitment
I would’ve shown restraint as my feet get wet
I would’ve baby-stepped into intimate

This fountain of regret is looking back with twenty-twenty
Torturous hindsight if i knew then what i know now
This mountain of remorse won’t repeat with my understanding
This wouldn’t have happened if i knew then what i know now

I would’ve known much more
Known that time was all we had for future depths to unfold
I would’ve had more faith at every step
I would’ve kept intact through the whole process

This fountain of regret is looking back with twenty-twenty
Torturous hindsight if i knew then what i know now
This mountain of remorse won’t repeat with my understanding
This wouldn’t have happened if i knew then what i know now

Duffy On Radio 1's Big Weekend, Maidenstone, Mainstage

This is the full audio for the Radio 1's Big Weekend at Maidenstone, Kent





Setlist:


Rockferry

Serious

Breaking My Own Heart

Syrup & Honey

Warwick Avenue

Hanging on Too Long

Mercy

Borderline (Madonna Cover)

Pretty Random

So lately I've been wanting to update, but I've been hooked into one genre of music lately (the blues) and can't seem to pull out of it and dont' want to flood my blog with too much of the same style of music.. so merely for random updating's sake here is the new Dresden Doll album "No, Virginia"




Dresden Dolls:: No, Virginia

This is in memory of Edwin, for Holly

They always say music can heal, and loss is something severe to ones soul. I love this Over the Rhine song because it reminds us of who we are and that even when we go we leave something behind for eternity. (click on the lyrics or song name to get the download links)

When I Go

it makes a difference
when you walk through a room
with that worrisome smile
road weary perfume

but this isn’t the place
and it isn’t the time
for this beautiful delusion
that is robbing me blind

i want to know
i want to know
will it make a difference
when i go

it makes a difference
that i’m feeling this way
with plenty to think about
and so little to say

except for this confession
that is poised on my lips
i’m not letting go of God
I’m just losing my grip

i want to know
i want to know
will it keep you guessing
when i go

what is a love
if the love’s not my own
this is not my home
this is lonely
but never alone

i just want to hold you
in my gaze for awhile
so i can remember
every line around your smile

then i want to know
i want to know
will it make a difference
when I go

At the Same time I felt the need to upload this as well.. a very haunting version of Like a Radio followed by Ain't No Sunshine When You're Gone (also by Over the Rhine)

Tuesday, 3AM

Tuesday 3:00 a.m.,
Once again I'm wide awake.
Waiting for time to mend this part of me that keeps on breaking.

Newpapers I threw away, washed the dishes in the sink.
3 a.m. on Tuesday, I have too much time to think.

And I could call up to heaven, or I could crawl down to hell,
Nothing will change the way things are and nothing ever will.


He thinks I can't hear him cry and I pretend that I don't know, or
about all the 3 a.m.'s he spends wrestling with your ghost.

I hear him call out to heaven, I watch him crawl down to hell,
He still can't get over you, I know he never will.

Nothing he says will bring you back,
He's got nothing left to show
But a pocket watch and memories of a kiss out in the snow.

And I hear him call out to heaven, I watch him crawl down to hell.
He still can't get over you, I know he never will.

This is a song that resonates with me ever since the first time I heard it.. I was so happy to stumble on the full video of it.. even if the song past the intro is watermarked and a little "tin microphone" sounding... its still a great song..

Life is sweeet...

Ever have one of those moments in life where you so happy and excited you almost feel like your about to hyperventilate? That's me right now. I just downloaded a SECOND live Over the Rhine show. They always do two back to back dates at Canal Street Tavern and they were both taped by fans. Over the Rhine is a taper friendly band, for which I am ever grateful. I've tried not to post about them on this blog so far... mostly due to my addiction to them.. I mean I have well over 8GB of music on my MAC that is JUST Over the Rhine! Anywho here are links to download or stream and listen to the latest shows. Kudos out to both Keith and Shawn for taping these and getting them uploaded so quickly.



Over the Rhine Canal Street Tavern 2008-04-25


Over the Rhine Canal Street Tavern 2008-04-26

Ryan Starr

So I like this girl.. Pop Rock with just a touch of real edge.. the songs themselves are catchy with some good lyrics thrown in as well.. who knows how many she's recorded but she's only had 3 singles released, but hopefully we'll get more some day but for now here's what I can gather that features Ryan on vocals.. and as typical some crappy artwork I've cobbled together as well. I've decided to call the EP "Curtain Call" because I think it fits...







My Religion

Love Gone Bad

7 AM

Blue

Stranded

Broken

Katrina Elam

Ok.. new tunes are up for download and purchase from Katrina Elam's Myspace page..so get them while they're hot folks!!!

Duffy's New Video Premier

I can't believe that this just premiered in the UK and its already on youtube, but checking I see this was done by her record label Polydor. This is the new single by Duffy "Warwick Avenue" I love the video.. very stripped down and simple. I think they could have done more with it sure... but I don't think they needed to... I would have liked a few more "pan out" shots... but hey I love it regardless.... for your viewing pleasure folks.. a direct embeded link

Jamie Lidell

I like this guy... good voice... crazy video... could you truly ask for more?

It damn near... damn near... damn near brooo ooo oo ke my heart

I was feeling melancholy today... a good day for the blues. Last night I came across one of the best blues albums I've heard in recent years, now I'm not talking soul, I'm not talking R&B, and I'm not even referring to jazz, what I'm talking about is the melancholy without being depressing BLUES... and the diva of them herself (even in her late 60s 70s) who's giving me this great music is none other than Bettye LaVette with her newest album (2007) "The Scene of the Crime".. I'd been meaning to listen to this one for a while now.. and just never seemed to get around to it but boy o boy was I blown away!!! Every song shines on this album including covers of Willie Nelson and Elton John (and you can't tell!!) but when it gets to the second to last track on the album "Before the Money Came In (The Battle of Bettye LaVette) she rips her heart open and lets us see her wounds and scars... she belts out in a broken voice all the pain all the struggle she went through in her music career only to finally get a record deal for who she was without anyone trying to change her... and damn near breaking her heart. Listen, mellow, and enjoy.



::Bettye LaVette The Scene of the Crime::

Sugarland Online Voting

There will be online voting for Video of the Year tonight during the CMT Awards. This will occur at about 5 minutes into the show. Keep your computers fired up or be prepared to send a text message voting for Sugarland for Video of the Year. This could be the way to put them over the top and get them this very important award. So if your reading this..and I find out you didn't... I will personally.... either cut you... or.. or.. or... VOODOO!!!! Don't make me slap a whammy on you!!

The Little Things...

Isn't amazing how a little thing like ink on a piece of paper can make one feel so full of absolute joy. A poster I've been searching for for the past 5 years or so has finally made it into my house and into a frame today. I love it.. its everything I thought it would be.. I can't wait to get it up on the wall near my others and give it a true home. I feel as if my collection is nearly complete due to the fact that at least one other (that I didnt' even know existed!!) has also joined the ranks of my lovely lovely band posters. *aaaaaahhh* the satisfaction of obtaining that "ungettable get" I would just like to say thank you my friend "H" (you know who you are) for getting this for me.. it means a ton!!!

Life...

So I've been insanely busy at work lately and haven't had time to do much with the blog..but I'm still alive and loving music.. I'll post some new stuff soon... or maybe I'll just start treating this like a blog... ehhh we'll find out LOL.

Duffy Full KCRW video

When I grow up I'll be a Lady....

So Ashley Monroe recently did a wonderful acoustic set for Studio 330 which I'm loving so I thought I'd share the wealth... below as usual is some horrible artwork I cobbled together. Enjoy!




::Ashley Monroe Live Acoustic Studio 330::

Wicked.... No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

This is for all those who haven't listened to the amazing score that is Wicked.. this is an original cast recording with Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenowith mmmmm ^.^ Jennifer Nettles expressed a desire to play Elphaba in an interview once and I think she's def got the pipes to take on Elphaba... we'll see.. I can dream until then.. enjoy!




::Wicked::

I'll do it MY WAY!

So this weekend marked the re-emergence of my love for Shirley Bassey. I think this woman has one of the most amazing set of pipes the world has ever known.. and yet..she remains relatively unknown to the "newer" generation..sometimes I'm ashamed of people my age and their lack of knowledge in the sounds of yesteryear..so for your enjoyment here are a few of my favorite songs (in youtube format) of Dame Shirley Bassey.... mmmmmm. Class, can't get any better than true Class.

I Who Have Nothing










Goldfinger

A forum...great idea!!

Ok... so in light of the extroadinary talents of Duffy a friend of mine has created a wonderful new Fan Forum where we can go and share what we know and have my this deliciously soulful and talented songbird. Enjoy!




http://rockferryusa.proboards80.com/index.cgi

You ain't nothin' but a Hound Dog, clamped onto me like a Ball N' Chain...

Anyone who knows me understands I have a passion for the blues... ecspecialy women who can really lay into it either bellowing it out or crooning my soul into melancholy *sigh*... imagine my suprise however when I looked up on youtube one of my favorite singers Big Mama Thornton (in my opinion the last of the hard core drinkin' blues women her voice bellows out the blues in a way unmatched by anyone) and found one of her videos !!!!! What did we do before the invention of YouTube?

WHAT?? MORE Duffy???!!!???

That's right!! Another track from the demos Duffy recorded with the band Invisible Wires has leaked.. and I love it!!! We know from a few interviews that Duffy recorded a bunch of demos in 2004... enough for a full album actually. They are slowly leaking which I think is great for the fans, this girl has talent and I love hearing how she came about to be the sensations she currently is. This latest song "I Wish I Was A Single Girl Again" is amazing MAJOR KUDOS to the songwriter involved!! I'm in love with the blues riffs in the guitar as well... damn I can't stop listening to this... ENJOY!





::Duffy~ I Wish I Was A Single Girl Again::

Duffy Live @ Apple Store in London

So.. the setlist from the free concert Duffy did for the iTunes Apple Store has leaked.. and it is below.. sadly iTunes picked only 4 songs to put up on their site... *sigh* What's even more disappointing is that she sang 3 of her b-sides in this set, so now we'll prob never get to hear them all!!

02-14-2008 Live@Apple Store Londone, UK

Rockferry
Warwick Avenue
Serious
Stepping Stone
Breaking My Own Heart
Oh Boy
Tomorrow
Mercy

why woul iTunes be so cruel? or stupid.... *sigh*


anyone out there have the full set? or more than just Rockferry, Mercy, Tomorrow, and Breaking My Own Heart?

Underneath~ Alanis Morissette

Well.. while not a "new" leak.. album artwork for it has leaked so here is Alanis Morissette's song Underneath from the upcoming album Flavors of Entanglement.


::Underneath::

Morning becomes Eclectic w/Duffy

Yesterday marked the premier live performance of Duffy in the US. She was in South by Southwest Studios in Austin, TX (SXSW) for a broadcast with KCRW for their show "Morning becomes Eclectic" here for your enjoyment is that live broadcast in mp3. Enjoy!




KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic 2007-03-14

Intro

Rockferry

Warwick Avenue

Serious

Interview with Nic

Stepping Stone

Syrup & Honey

Mercy

Outro

Welsh... a beautiful language... sometimes ^.~

I know a lot of my recent posts since starting this blog have been about Duffy ... but lets face it its rare for an artist to captivate me thus.. and so I have to share this addiction, after all this is MY blog about MY musical confessions... so I confess I'm addicted to this gals sound and vocals. She has even caught the attention of iTunes as she is currently the FREE SINGLE OF THE WEEK!!! so here are some rare tracks I've gathered online with much love and help from people around the world (and the aid of iTunes).


Duffy's Welsh Songs :

Dim Deallwriaeth (No Understanding)

Hedfan Angel (Fly Angel)

Cariad Dwi'n Unig (Lover I'm Lonely)

Duffy Live in London EP (iTunes Exclusive)
Mercy
Tomorrow
Rockferry
Breaking My Own Heart

Radio 1 Live Lounge Interview 2-22-08 (Mercy/Ready For the Floor (Hot Chips Cover)

12-14-07 BBC Radio Inteview (Rockferry/Mercy)

1-26-2008 Radio One Interview (Live Songs Mercy and These Arms Of Mine (Otis Redding Cover)

I Melt (Feat. The Invisible Wires)

Little Words (Feat. Mint Royale)

Cry To Me (Live)

You've got me begging you for Mercy...

Mercy Cover by One Republic

More Duffy... oh my.. the addiction is strong

Ok... I admit it I'm loving this girls voice. I'm also love that she's releasing singles and albums on Vinyl!!! One more notch in the great artist spot is that she's also putting b-sides on all of her singles here is the one that escaped my clutches the longest its called "Save It For Your Prayers" its a stripped down piano and vocal track and it astounds me they left it off the album (the album IS amazing on its own though)



:: Duffy Save It For Your Prayers::

Alana Grace

So some new tracks are leaking for Alana Grace's next album and here they are

Breaking

Can't Go Back

Obsession

Cold Day For August

Don't mess with imperfection!!

Saving Jane put up a song on their myspace they are trying to pass off as "new" .. maybe.. I've had it for a while... most people don't know they had a great "acoustic" album before Girl Next Door.... it was called Something To Hold On To... I'm missing one track from it cause it used to skip horribly so I deleted it...here it is for the most part though...



::Download Saving Jane's Old Stuff::

...cause it's too hard to walk away.

Mad Marge and the Stonecutters... there's a short story of how I was introduced to this band. I was clicking around seeing the updates on my friends profiles and I noticed my girl Sarah had this really really amazing song on her profile called "Shake" and it really really bitch slapped me and made me listen to it.. and when music does that I know its good. The band has a really unique rock sound with lots of 'slap-bass' and heavy guitars and pulsating drums the vocals are just out of this world, often comapared to Gwen Stefani you can see "Mad Marge's" vocal similarities.. but she's SOOO much better and on key than anything Gwens' ever done (and she does it without mic enhancements!). Their band name comes from a bunch of "Simpsons" episodes and only adds to the quirky awesome nature of this band. Check them out, the album is a delayed release called LIBERATED! and is hands down the best rock album to be released in all of 2007.




::Download Liberated by Mad Marge & the Stonecutters::

Dusty Springfield

I was recommended, due to my recent "addiction" with Aimee Duffy, to listen to Dusty Springfield.. so download her Greatest Hits with me... curl up with some wine, or a glass of tea and have a listen...




::Download Dusty Springfield::

What is the price of fame?

I think that due to the fact so many of the people in this world "omg so love Carrie Underwood" that you all deserved to know how she came about her sound. One name, Katrina Elam.








This girl was set to hit the charts big time, big powerhouse vocals, amazing style, beautiful looks and one heck of a debut album. What happened? I'll tell you... Carrie Underwood won American Idol. She was given demos of songs by Katrina for Elam's sophomore album and told to sing like her.. which she does (with a bit of a pop flair to the music). Then Katrina's sophomore effort was put on hold, and is starting to look like a permanent stalemate now that they've given another one of her songs to Carrie for HER 2nd album! So here is Katrina Elam.. both her 1st album and her 2nd (unreleased) and a few choice demos thrown in for good measure... enjoy. Love and if you do.. fight for her chance on Country Radio again!!


::Download::

Syrup & Honey?

Duffy... (my latest find and current most played) has finally "leaked" her full album.. uploaded here for you to enjoy. As always BUY what you like, support artists so they can make more albums...



Rockferry-LP + B-sides

As a side note.. I'd like to say thank you for all the compliments, and emails I've received sorry I can't respond to all of you but know your thoughts mean a lot.. and feel free to comment below rather than send me private emails.. share your thoughts with the world!

"Used.. like an old piano played for generations slowly fading out of tune.."

Ashley Monroe... an amazing songwriter and singer.. I've mentioned she sounds like a young Dolly Parton.. but her voice contains such melancholy at times it nearly drives you to tears!.. here is her debut album that will never be released plus a collection of her most recent demos. Sony let her out of her contract but sadly never released her INCREDIBLE album "Satisfied/Ashley Monroe".. either way I nearly sold my soul and unborn child to obtain it..

Rockferry 7"- EP

I loved the video so much I managed to wrangle up a copy of Duffy's latest EP which is a "screener" for the Rockferry Album to come out in early March.. enjoy! Its full of a throwback sound with tin microphones and jazzy soul charisma... sit back and float away on these smoky, seductive pipes...




Duffy~ Rockferry 7" EP

Who is this girl??

With a name like "Duffy" I was a little hesitant to click on the play button this morning.. BUT OMG I'm loving this song!!! It's called "Mercy" and if my word isn't good enough to click and listen... she sets men on fire in her video!

I'm just a Backwoods Barbie.... too much make-up too much hair.

Ok... so I've never been a huge "Fan" so to speak of Dolly Parton, I've liked songs, LOVED Steel Magnolias and always found her voice to be wonderful. I adored the CMT Crossroads with Dolly and Melissa Etheridge... but I am smitten with Dolly's latest album "Backwoods Barbie" its simply wonderful. She's really put a lot into this album.. so enjoy! I know I am.. and if you love it.. go BUY IT. She also does some simply great covers of "Tracks Of My Tears" and "Drives Me Crazy" so its worth it just to hear these classics taken on by the Country Diva herself!



Dolly Parton~ Backwoods Barbie






While on the topic of Country music I'd like to present to you Rissi Palmer.. the first black female country singer to chart in about 50 years. She has an amazing debut album so download.. sit back..and be stunned!


Rissi Palmer~ Rissi Palmer

Latest addictions...

So I guess for those of you who would be new to my blog you won't know my musical tastes... let me tell you they range from A capella to techno... with no small amount of blues, jazz, folk, rock, metal, soul, R&B, Funk, Disco, Country, Indie, Punk and Unclassifiable thrown in for good measure... a list of some of my top current favorites with links to some of my favorite tracks...


Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings ~ a soul funk sister backed by a band of groovy white bois who can seriously blow a trumpet. Sharon is a force to be reckoned with.. the inspiration behind the sound to Amy Winehouse's new album was Sharon Jones. She is constantly called the "female James Brown" and damn does she deliver both in studio and live!!!

Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings ~ Settlin' In

Katrina Elam~ an amazing Country singer with scorched earth vocals... she's the one they based Carrie Underwood's image and sound on... going so far as to even take songs originally planned for her Sophomore album and putting them on Carrie's... who ruined them but that's just this bloggers opinion.

Katrina Elam~ Flat On the Floor

Ashley Monroe~ ever wonder what Dolly Parton would sound like had she been born in 80s? Well look no further than Ashley Monroe, with deep emotional lyrics, and amazing lyrical hooks she's one heck of a song writer and her PIPES... just wow... she simply amazing as both a singer and a songwriter

Ashley Monroe~ Used

Eric Himan~ an out gay folk singer who really knows how to grip your heart with his voice, I just bought about 5 of his albums and let me tell you this boy is NOT dissapointing me!! Give him a spin ... you won't regret it.

Eric Himan~ Bartender

Alice Smith~ I bought her debut album back in 2006 and fell in love with it with a 4 octave range this girl can power house her way through any song... and isn't ashamed to switch up genres on an album going from R&B to Blues and Country while jamming it up for a down home Soul ballad she does it all... her live performances are not up to par for me right now.. she used to be amazing but lately she's slurring her words.. still... can't wait for the next release!

Alice Smith~ Woodstock

Alana Grace~ a phenom of the pop rock world.. she's everything they expected Avril Lavigne to be but with TALENT!! Writing her own songs and performing the hell out of them I say watch out for this girl to blow up the charts!

Alana Grace~ Paranoid

Sara Bareilles~ a lady who is making her way in this world one step at a time.. also a singer/songwriter she has an incredible jazzy/pop sound which caught the eye of Apple who has used her songs in commercials and her image in magazines... her latest album (and "debut" if you don't count her Demo Cd which I do own) "Little Voice" is incredible!!!

Sara Bareilles~ Undertow

Sharon Jones on Letterman

Ok.. I couldn't not post this today Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings were on Letterman on the 18th of February!!! AHHHH What Great show!!

The First Post

First times... they're always supposed to be sweet, daring, wild... memorable.. this one will not be. I'm starting this blog in order to provide an outlet for myself, a way to allow anyone daring enough to read about my musical tastes, bands I'm in love with.. share live show's I've aquired. This can also go both ways.. feel free to send me your new favorites or tell me about new albums or tours or even videos that are coming out. That's all for now. Laters.


Smooches,

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