I don’t know if there’s any band that embodies a sense of carefree Americana more than The Beach Boys. If you’re as much of a geek for their music as I am, you absolutely MUST go on over to An Aquarium Drunkard today and get your hands on this recording as soon as humanly [...] more »

Thu, Aug 24, 2006 | 2 Comments

Okay, so this one is begging for bad puns, but that’s as close as I can come to saying anything negative about this album.  Garrett Dutton’s (G. Love) new record is the perfect refreshment in a summer that was (both musically and physically) starting to drag a bit for me.  Maybe it’s just because there was [...] more »

Tue, Aug 01, 2006 | 3 Comments

I know I’ve been woefully short on the posting lately, and I apologize.  Work and school have been doing their best to monopolize my time. Also, there has been another side project that has been taking up what little time I had left, and that was helping out with the WeakSauce CD release party. If you live in [...] more »

Thu, Jul 27, 2006 | 0 Comments

Last night could not have gone any better if I had planned it.  I got to Orlando much earlier than I intended to, and while I was sitting outside the House of Blues store, killing time, Marc came out of the stage door and sat down with myself and two other people.  We chatted for ten or fifteen [...] more »

Tue, Jun 20, 2006 | 2 Comments

First things first, as you might well know, the movie “A Prairie Home Companion” is officially out in theaters.  Make no excuses on this one, kids, it’s a must-see.  The soundtrack is stellar, but I won’t get into it here because it deseves it’s own post.  Now for the summer tours.  You’re going to have to [...] more »

Mon, Jun 12, 2006 | 0 Comments

Listen to ‘Vegas Baby’ by The Weepies, a folk duo also known as Deb Talan and Steve Tannen.  Both are talented singer/songwriters in their own right, and together they are remarkable.  If you want more, head over to The Late Greats and download their whole live performance from San Diego. more »

Tue, Jun 06, 2006 | 0 Comments

Summer is officially here.  Barbecues, friends, the beach, no school, whatever it is that defines the season for you.  For me, it’s music.  So I’d like to share a playlist that I’ve put together from songs that I’ve been hooked on lately.  There’s some new stuff I’ve already told you about, some old stuff that you’ve heard [...] more »

Mon, May 29, 2006 | 0 Comments

Here in the Land ‘O Twang, we like to keep our roots in guitar-driven tunes, however, today I propose that we expand our current understanding of the term ‘twang’ to include ukulele-centered music as well.  Allow me to introduce you to the band Beirut.  Here’s their song “Postcards From Italy” which is currently tearing up the blogs: Led by 19-year-old [...] more »

Tue, May 23, 2006 | 1 Comment

Phoenix has lived up to it’s name.  Previously known as a French electronica band with American-pop influences, they have started anew with a more rock-influenced sound.  It’s Never Been Like That is an appropriate title for an inventive new song set.  It’s definitely not the same old Phoenix, but you can hear their energy carrying over from [...] more »

Mon, May 22, 2006 | 0 Comments

Let me begin by saying that the first thing that came to mind when I listened to this album was that this had to be something Wes Anderson would listen to.  It made me want to go home and watch The Royal Tenenbaums.  I originally heard about Josh Radin through Zach Braff (of Garden State fame).  [...] more »

Sat, May 20, 2006 | 0 Comments

There’s less than a week until the beginning of a most historic Jazz Fest.  Knowing that many people won’t have the chance to go, MSN has been kind enough to set up a live webcast of some of the main acts, such as Jimmy Buffett, Elvis Costello, Dr. John and Dave Matthews Band.  You can [...] more »

Sat, Apr 22, 2006 | 1 Comment

Comedian Paul Scheer covered SXSW for VH1’s “Best Week Ever” this year, and while he was there he came up with a great game. The premise is this: stop fans on the street and present them with a name, and let them guess whether it is the name of a SXSW band or a Lifetime [...] more »

Thu, Apr 06, 2006 | 0 Comments

Two unbelievable artists working together is always a good thing. People finding that work after a number of years and making it available on the Internet is even better. Here are Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash performing “Ring of Fire.” If you want more (as you doubtlessly will), head over here, to An [...] more »

Thu, Mar 30, 2006 | 5 Comments

The Wood Brothers released their first official album recently. Until now all that had been available were bootlegs of live shows that were only attainable through generous friends. Their new album is titled “Ways Not To Lose” and was released by Blue Note records, the same label that has claim over bassist Chris [...] more »

Mon, Mar 27, 2006 | 4 Comments