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The Baseball Project’s Scott McCaughey on Tour Riders and Working at a Record Store

Wednesday, October 04, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

The Baseball Project (credit Chris Sikich)

Scott McCaughey of The Baseball Project (as well as The Minus 5 and Young Fresh Fellows) talks about the fight that broke out at his first gig and the combination of Not-Planning and Astounding-Good-Luck that has defined his career.

Filed Under: Interviews, Rock, Videos, Why It Matters Tagged With: Scott McCaughey, The Baseball Project

Music With a Purpose: Joey’s Song, Volume 2

Thursday, September 27, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Musicians have a long tradition of giving. Sure, they give to all of us with the music that they share. Yet they also have a penchant for supporting meaningful causes. Over the next few weeks we will highlight several releases that demonstrate this giving spirit. You’ve got to admire perseverance, especially in pursuit of a […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Folk, Pop, Reviews, Streams Tagged With: Freedy Johnston, Gary Louris, Mark Erelli, Mark Olson, Roseanne Cash, Sam Llanas, Star and Micey, The Baseball Project, the Bodeans, The Knack, Trespassers William, Wisely

Mayer’s Playlist from May 2011

Friday, June 10, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive, by Steve Earle Steve Earle could perhaps be America’s most honest songwriter. When one listens to his albums there is never a doubt what he is thinking. Whether railing against George W. Bush (“Little Emperor”) or pledging his love (“Every Part of Me”) […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: John Paul Keith, Okkervil River, Outasight, Shovels and Rope, Steve Earle, Steve Wynn, The Baseball Project, The Silos, The Smithereens, Yuck

Mayer’s Playlist for July 2008, a Video Companion

Saturday, August 02, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

More video goodness this month. We kick things off with two of my favorite songs this summer, Little Jackie’s “The World Should Revolve Around Me” and the Hold Steady’s “Sequestered in Memphis.” Keep on moving and you’ll see a special video from Alex Woodard and live performances from Love Pyschedelico, the Baseball Project, Eric Lindell, […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Alternative, Americana, Country, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Roots, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Alex Woodard, Buddy Miller, Eric Lindell, Kay Hanley, Little Jackie, Love Pyschedelico, Rusty Truck, The Baseball Project, The Hold Steady, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Trews, The Zutons

Mayer’s Playlist for July 2008, Part 1

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Low on Cash, Rich in Love, by Eric Lindell Northern California musician Eric Lindell has found a spiritual home in New Orleans and it inhabits every corner of his latest release. Opener “Lay Back Down” eases you in with a breezy R&B feel before giving way to tracks like the bluesy […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Roots Tagged With: Alex Woodard, Eric Lindell, Kay Hanley, Love Psychedelico, Mutlu, The Baseball Project, The Major Labels, The Trews

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