Brooklyn, Brooklyn Take Me In
Oct 30, 2009 Artists
I think I am probably the last person to hear this song, but man it is good. So of course the song, I and love and you, was on One Tree Hill this past week and it amazes me how important music is to a show or movie. It can completely change an episode and this was the last song played that brought the whole episode to a major climax and it made me a little teary eyed. Anyways, enough embarassing myself. Who created this masterpiece you may ask? The Avett Brothers created this wonder along with many others. The have an honest, raw sound to their music, which if I’m being honest, I usually contribute to sucking. They sound like they are just sitting in their back yard by the pond playing away. I don’t really know if they have a pond or not but wherever this sound comes from it really works for them and I think they are going to gain a lot of fans from it. So check em out…If you like them, they’ll be at The Murat in Indy in February.
The Avett Brothers
Tags: One Tree Hill, Rock, Soul, The Avett Brothers
The Edwin McCain
Aug 12, 2009 Artists
I first heard Edwin McCain during the Dawson’s Creek years. Back when I’ll Be was THE SONG played on the radio. I immediately fell in love with his gushy ballads along with every other teenage girl in America. My blog is actually named after the lyrics in his song “Far From Over.” But over the years I’ve grown to appreciate him for more than that. It is true that many of his songs are very “lovey-dovey” but not all of them. However, all of them ARE inspired, fun, soulful, catchy and just plain amazing. He is, by far, my favorite musician. None of his music is the same and over the years he has only gotten better. And I have to give his band credit because without the plus 5 he wouldn’t be so amazing.
Before you start ridiculing me like everyone else has all my life for liking him, I have to ask if you have really listened to any of his music. Besides his handful of radio hits. I’m pretty sure you haven’t so if you get the chance, I highly suggest you get out to The Vogue tomorrow night. He puts on a very high energy rock & soul show and never disappoints. I know, without a doubt, I wouldn’t be who I am today without his musical influence. Just give him a chance because you might secretly realize you like lovey-dovey rock music too.
Edwin McCain – Gramercy Park Hotel Live 2008 at Bogart’s
If you want to try him out, and you should, I suggest the Misguided Roses, Far From Over or Lost in America albums.
Tags: Amanda loves, Edwin McCain, Pop, Rock, Soul
Oh oh Valentino
You know how music sort of puts a time stamp on your life? Like how you’ll hear a song from 5 maybe 10 years ago and immediately it takes you back to wherever it was you were at in your life when you heard it. Maybe a certain relationship. Well, the other day I found a new artist that made me question all of that. I was listening to her music and it made me feel as if I had lived once in a earlier time period and just forgot about it. I was picturing a version of myself and my life that I’ve never seen before.
Diane Birch brings an old soul to her music that makes you wonder why God didn’t bring her to life 40 years ago. Maybe so that right here and now I can experience the kind of music my parents fell in love with. In a way, her voice reminds me where music started and how important it is in shaping our society.
Diane’s album Bible Belt was just released last June and I truly suggest you take a listen. Perhaps it will remind you how you came to know music. If you are in Indy, you can see her at Radio Radio on Tuesday, August 4th and make sure to check out her website for a list of upcoming tv performance dates.
To Listen and Learn:
Tags: Classic Rock, Diane Birch, Pop, Soul
