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Dispatch

2011-01-20T14:52:00.000-06:00

Dispatch is a band that broke up in 2002 with a huge cult following. They mix folk, rock, jam, ska and funk into their music. They became very popular during the jamband craze more than 10 years ago but broke up before they could break into the mainstream. They reunited in 2004 for free farewell show in Boston that drew 100,000 fans. In 2007 they did two reunion shows at Madison Square Garden that sold out within hours. They are planning another reunion this summer. You should definitely give them a listen.

Dispatch - Bang Bang (mp3)
Dispatch - Two Coins (mp3)
Dispatch - Hey Hey (mp3)

Gerry Rafferty R.I.P.

2011-01-04T17:15:00.000-06:00

Gerry Rafferty who sung such hits as "Stuck In The Middle With You" with Stealers Wheel and "Baker Street" is dead at the age of 63. I know you listened to him back in the days of AM radio.

Here are more details about his life: Gerry Rafferty obituary.

Gerry Rafferty - Right Down The Line (mp3)

Here are the Foo Fighters doing "Baker Street":
Foo Fighters - Baker Street (mp3)

More Bing and Bowie sort of

2010-12-14T08:15:00.000-06:00

Here is Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as David Bowie and Bing Crosby.

Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy with Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly from Will Ferrell

Bing and Bowie

2010-12-13T06:21:00.001-06:00

Here is a classic holiday song from Bing Crosby and David Bowie.

David Bowie and Bing Crosby - Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy (mp3)

Dawes

2010-10-19T09:53:00.000-05:00

If you have not had a chance to check out the band Dawes you should go listen to their debut album North Hills. They have a great sound with good lyrics.

Dawes - Give Me Time (mp3)
Dawes - Bedside Manner (mp3)

Mavis Staples

2010-10-07T08:00:00.001-05:00

I recently picked up Mavis Staples' new album You Are Not Alone. It was produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. The album is good to listen to because it is mixed with blues, gospel and folk. Good stuff!

Mavis Staples - Don't Knock (mp3)
Mavis Staples - Wrote A Song For Everyone (mp3)
Staple Singers - I'll Take You There (mp3)

Lissie

2010-10-05T07:57:00.000-05:00

Lissie is a new artist from Rock Island, IL that I have been listening to quite a bit lately. She is poppy with a little edge. She has a very nice sound. I have also included some interesting covers she has performed live. She is worth checking out.

Lissie - Cuckoo (mp3)
Lissie - Little Lovin' (mp3)

Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness (mp3)

Lady GaGa - Bad Romance (mp3)

Buffalo Springfield to Reunite

2010-09-14T17:00:00.001-05:00

The 60's band Buffalo Springfield will reunite at Neil Young’s annual Bridge School Benefit Concert on October 23 and 24. The band’s lineup will feature classic members Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and Jim Messina. Buffalo Springfield has not performed since 1968.

Rain Rain Go Away

2010-09-09T09:44:00.000-05:00

photo via @gorillavsbear

We have just been getting hammered by rain in Dallas the past 3 days. We need the rain but not in this volume. There were actually tornadoes that touched down yesterday evening. We need a break. In the meantime, here are some rainy songs.

Blind Melon - No Rain (mp3)

Bryan Ferry - A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall (mp3)
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Who'll Stop The Rain (mp3)
John Hiatt - Feels Like Rain (mp3)
K-OS - The Rain (mp3)
Paul Weller - Early Morning Rain (mp3)
Red House Painters - I Feel The Rain Fall (mp3)
William Elliot Whitmore - Let the Rain Come In (mp3)
Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble - Texas Flood (mp3)

Happy Birthday Van Morrison

2010-08-31T11:46:00.000-05:00

George Ivan Morrison was born on this day 65 years ago. Many of you know him better as Van "The Man" Morrison.

Van Morrison with Georgie Fame - Early In The Morning (mp3)
Van Morrison - Saint Dominic's Preview (mp3)

I'm Goin' Down

2010-08-30T12:10:00.000-05:00

Vampire Weekend covered Bruce Springsteen's "I'm Goin' Down" the other night in concert. Check how they compare to the original. Not too bad.

Bruce Springsteen - I'm Goin' Down (mp3)

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

2010-08-28T07:07:00.001-05:00

I just recently started listening to Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings' latest album, I Learned the Hard Way, that came out in April of this year. Just like their previous album, 100 Days, 100 Nights, this album is great from beginning to end. Sharon Jones has such a powerful voice and the Dap-Kings are awesome.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights (mp3)
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings - Better Things (mp3)

Recently, at a festival in a Chicago suburb, a teen band (Northbrook Garage) performed a cover version of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings' "She Ain't a Child No More". They do a good job. Here is their version along with the original.

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - "She Ain't A Child No More" - WOXY Lounge SXSW 2010 from WOXY on Vimeo.

One Eskimo

2010-08-26T21:10:00.000-05:00

There is a great band called One Eskimo that the local public radio station, KXT, has been playing. My wife really likes the song "Kandi" and she wears the kids out every time it plays on the radio. The song is real catchy especially when they sample Candi Stanton's song "He Called Me Baby". One Eskimo is definitely worth checking out.

One Eskimo - Simple Day (mp3)
One Eskimo - Kandi (mp3)

Candi Stanton - He Called Me Baby (mp3)

Happy Birthday John Lee Hooker

2010-08-22T12:38:00.000-05:00

John Lee Hooker was born on this day back in 1917. Please take a moment of silence and pour yourself one bourbon, one scotch, one beer. Then let John Lee Hooker play the blues.

John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom Boom (mp3)

John Lee Hooker with Bonnie Raitt - I'm In The Mood(mp3)

John Lee Hooker with Van Morrison - Gloria (mp3)

Cadillac Ranch

2010-08-18T12:58:00.000-05:00

On our way back from Colorado we stopped at Cadillac Ranch just west of Amarillo, TX on I40. It is a public art display of old cadillacs sticking in the ground of a farm pasture. If you are ever driving near Amarillo it is worth the stop and make sure you bring spray paint.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Cadillac Ranch (mp3)
Bruce Springsteen - Cadillac Ranch (mp3)
Bruce Springsteen - Pink Cadillac (mp3)
Rosanne Cash - Black Cadillac (mp3)
The Clash - Brand New Cadillac (mp3)
Drive-By Truckers - Carl Perkins' Cadillac (mp3)
Peppermint Harris - Cadillac Funeral (mp3)

Road Trip

2010-08-09T12:37:00.000-05:00

I am sure at some point this summer you have loaded up the family in the family truckster and headed out on a road trip. Here are some great road trip tunes so do not spill your Big Gulp while you are tapping toes and heading on down the road. Safe travels!

Matt Pond PA - Holiday Road (mp3)

Willie Nelson - On The Road Again (mp3)

John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads (mp3)

Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel (mp3)

The Replacements - Someone Take The Wheel (mp3)

Steve Earle - Guitar Town (mp3)

James McMurtry - Walk Between The Raindrops (mp3)

Gram Parsons' International Submarine Band - Folsom Prison Blues/That's All Right (mp3)

John Fogerty - Lookin' Out My Back Door (mp3)

Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road (mp3)

Rolling Stones - Memory Motel (mp3)

Roadside Graves - Holiday Road (mp3)

In Between Days

2010-08-04T17:00:00.001-05:00

"In Between Days" by The Cure is a song that always brings back fond memories. We were all listening to The Cure in the eighties. Here is a couple of good cover versions by Ben Folds and Superchunk along with the original.

The Cure - In Between Days (mp3)

Superchunk covers The Cure

Jerry Garcia's Birthday

2010-08-01T18:47:00.000-05:00

Photo from mannythmovieguy.com

Today is Jerry Garcia's birthday. If he were still living he would be 68 today. Happy birthday Jerry!

Grateful Dead - Scarlett Begonias (mp3)
Jerry Garcia - Deal (mp3)

Sarah Jaffe

2010-07-30T07:00:00.004-05:00

Last night I took my two older children over to see Sarah Jaffe. She played a free concert at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas. It was a great show. We hooked up with David Beck and his two younger kids. Here are some pictures from the show along with a picture of David & I with Sarah.

Sarah Jaffe - Vulnerable (mp3)

Jackson Browne Sings "Freebird"

2010-07-28T15:26:00.000-05:00

Andre "The Hawk" Dawson

2010-07-26T14:45:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, Andre Dawson was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame. Although MLB told him he had to wear a Montreal Expos hat, he gave thanks to Cubs fans.

Steve Goodman - Go Cubs Go (mp3)

Steve Goodman - A Dying Cubs Fan's Last Wish (mp3)

The Brothers Defino - WGN Cubs Theme (mp3)

Chicago Cubs Singers - Hey Hey Holy Mackarel (mp3)

Mick Jagger is 67 today!

2010-07-26T09:50:00.000-05:00

Crowded House with David Byrne

2010-07-22T17:21:00.000-05:00

As mentioned over on Sterogum, Crowded House just finished playing three nights in New York. On the final night, David Byrne came on stage to sing "Once In A Lifetime" and "Little Creatures" with the band.

Country Music Concert Tickets Selling

2010-07-20T07:01:00.000-05:00

Country Music does not seem to be having the same problems as pop and rock concert acts (see older post). Maybe the folks in country music are more in touch with their fan base. For one thing, their ticket prices are much more reasonable. Read more at billboard.com.

Shooter Jennings - Solid Country Gold (mp3)

Carolina Chocolate Drops

2010-07-19T13:41:00.000-05:00

If you have not checked out the Carolina Chocolate Drops you must do it now.

Carolina Chocolate Drops - Cornbread and Butterbeans (mp3)

Band of Joy

2010-07-18T11:11:00.000-05:00

Before Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant was in a band called Band of Joy. He performed in Memphis, TN on July 13th with a new lineup for the band consisting of Patty Griffin, Darrell Scott and Buddy Miller to name a few.

Here is the setlist from the show:

01. Down To The Sea
02. Angel Dance (new song)
03. Please Read The Letter
04. House of Cards (new song)
05. Misty Mountain Hop
06. MonkeyAdditional (new song)
07. Twelve Gates to the City / Wade in the Water / In My Time of Dying
08. Rich Woman
09. Gone, Gone, Gone Done Moved On
10. All The King's Horses
11. Nobody's Fault But Mine
12. Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down (new song)
13. Central Two-0-Nine (new song)
14. Houses Of The Holy
15. Tall Cool One
16. Harm's Swift Way (new song)
17. Gallows Pole

Encore:
18. Thank You
19. Rock & Roll
20. And We Bid You Goodnight

M.I.A. on Letterman

2010-07-14T11:08:00.000-05:00

Did anyone catch M.I.A. on Letterman last night? It was an interesting performance. Letterman did not quite know what to think about it.

Under the Covers

2010-07-13T07:05:00.001-05:00

Here is some local music for you with Ishi covering "Clementine" by Sarah Jaffe. Sarah Jaffe's latest album, Suburban Nature, is good stuff.

Sarah Jaffe - Clementine (mp3)

Distribution of Music Revenue

2010-07-12T12:45:00.000-05:00

As my earlier post from the WSJ article illustrated how the music industry model is not making sense to the fans. Here are details illustrating how the current business model does not make sense for the artists either.

Is a patronage model the answer?

JULY 12, 2010

SAD PIE CHART ILLUSTRATES DISTRIBUTION OF MUSIC REVENUE...

THE ROOT | READ FULL STORY >

The Root:

If you thought the life of most musicians was comparable to the blissful and blinged-out existences of Kanye and Rihanna, you’ve clearly not heard much about our ever-desiccating music industry. According to the latest Nielsen research, only 2.1 percent of the albums released in 2009 sold even 5,000 copies—that’s just 2,050 records out of nearly 100,000, and to fewer people than go to a small liberal arts college.

James Brown - The Big Payback (mp3)
Mojo Nixon - Big Payback (mp3)

Concert Business Struggling

2010-07-12T11:30:00.000-05:00

There is a great article that appeared in the WSJ last week depicting the music industry's struggles this summer to get fans to buy concert tickets. There has to be a better model. No one likes the high ticket prices plus the high fees. It is time for the music industry to change its ways. The big question is what model works for both fans and the performers?

The End of the Road?
by John Jurgensen

The concert business a lone bright spot in the struggling music industry, is in trouble this summer. A tale of bad backs, cancelled acts and angry fans.

You can read the entire article here.

Redferns/Getty Images

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day at Wembley Stadium on June 19.

It's Only Rock 'N Roll (But I Like It) - The Rolling Stones (mp3)

Thieves

2010-07-09T14:58:00.000-05:00

I am back from vacation. We drove to northern Colorado over the 4th of July.

Here is a video from She and Him.

Lenny Kravitz, Mos Def and More Jam for Gulf Aid

2010-06-27T15:54:00.000-05:00

This is a great song that Mos Def, Lenny Kravitz and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band put together to provide support for the oil spill damage.

Wingless Angels

2010-06-26T11:03:00.000-05:00

Keith Richards' side project, Wingless Angel, has release its second album of Rastafarian Spirituals. You can download the single "Oh What A Joy" on their website.

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-25T11:02:00.000-05:00

Ted Leo And The Pharmacists cover "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears For Fears.

Ted Leo And The Pharmacists cover Tears For Fears

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-24T10:40:00.001-05:00

Here The Antlers cover Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here".

The Antlers cover Pink Floyd

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-23T11:40:00.000-05:00

Ben Folds covers "Say Yes" by Elliott Smith.

Ben Folds covers Elliott Smith

Yim Yames Performs with The Roots

2010-06-22T06:14:00.002-05:00

Yim Yames and The Roots perform "Dear God 2.0" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. This single is from The Roots' new album, How I Got Over, which comes out today.

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-21T11:29:00.001-05:00

Retribution Gospel Choir covers "Kokomo" by The Beach Boys.

Retribution Gospel Choir covers The Beach Boys

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-20T05:40:00.001-05:00

Happy Father's Day to all of you Dads out there!

Chuck Berry - Dear Dad (mp3)
Roadside Graves - My Father Sat Me Down (mp3)
Drive-By Truckers - Daddy Needs A Drink (mp3)

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-19T11:51:00.001-05:00

The Wedding Present covers "19th Nervous Breakdown" by The Rolling Stones.

The Wedding Present covers The Rolling Stones

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-18T11:47:00.001-05:00

Motion City Soundtrack covers "Cut Your Hair" by Pavement.

Motion City Soundtrack covers Pavement

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-17T11:44:00.000-05:00

Wye Oak covers "Strangers" by The Kinks.

Wye Oak covers The Kinks

Broken Social Scene

2010-06-16T10:36:00.001-05:00

Broken Social Scene performed "Texico Bitches" from their new album Forgiveness Rock Record last night on Jimmy Fallon. It is good stuff, check it out.

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-15T11:37:00.001-05:00

The Clientele covers "Paper Planes" by M.I.A..

The Clientele covers M.I.A.

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-14T11:33:00.000-05:00

Maritime covers "Enjoy The Silence" by Depeche Mode.

Maritime covers Depeche Mode

Summer Camp

2010-06-13T06:13:00.001-05:00

Well, our daughter heads out this morning for summer camp in Colorado. She will be gone for a month. This is her third time to go for a month but this is the first time she will be flying to and from camp. We usually pick her up. She has a great time and now has camp friends from all over the country.

Wilco - Just A Kid (mp3)

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-12T11:26:00.001-05:00

Justin Townes Earle covers "Atlantic City" by Bruce Springsteen.

Justin Townes Earle covers Bruce Springsteen

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-11T11:22:00.001-05:00

Cursive covers "We Built This City" by Starship.

Cursive covers Starship

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-10T11:08:00.001-05:00

Fruit Bats cover "One On One" by Hall and Oates.

Fruit Bats cover Hall & Oates

Kalamazoo Kid Nods Off As President Obama Speaks

2010-06-09T05:51:00.002-05:00

One member of the student choir at Kalamazoo (Mich.) Central High just couldn't keep his eyes open as President Barack Obama delivered the commencement address to the school on Monday. It was not hard to miss the kid since he was sitting directly behind the President.

A.V. Club Undercover

2010-06-08T11:01:00.000-05:00

Over at A.V. Club they have chosen 25 songs that will be covered by 25 different artists. Here is the most recent addition from Owen Pallett. Owen covers "Game of Pricks" by Guided By Voices.

Owen Pallett covers Guided By Voices

Prince Turns 52 Today

2010-06-07T15:40:00.000-05:00

Today is Prince's birthday.

Here is Prince covering Led Zeppelin:

Broken Hearts and Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine [June 22]

2010-06-06T15:09:00.001-05:00

Broken Hearts and Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine will be released on June 22. John Prine and Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket were on David Letterman performing "All The Best".

Hot Weekend

2010-06-04T09:09:00.001-05:00

It is supposed to be 100 degrees all weekend. Try to stay cool!

Sly and The Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime (mp3)

Muppets

2010-06-03T14:32:00.000-05:00

Here are the Muppets doing "American Woman".

Here they are performing "Bohemian Rhapsody".

Under the Covers

2010-06-02T13:39:00.000-05:00

We are back from a long weekend to Napa Valley, CA. It was a great time but now we are back. Here are The Hives and Foo Fighters covering AC/DC.

AC/DC - Back In Black (mp3)
The Hives - Back In Black (mp3)
Foo Fighters with Jack Black - Back In Black (mp3)

Band of Horses

2010-05-31T20:00:00.001-05:00

Band of Horses performed the single "Compliments" on Craig Ferguson last week.

Have A Good Long Weekend!

2010-05-28T07:55:00.000-05:00

Here is Vampire Weekend's new video for the single "Holiday".

Vampire Weekend - New Music - More Music Videos

The Black Keys on Late Night TV

2010-05-27T14:01:00.000-05:00

The Black Keys were on David Letterman Tuesday night performing "Tighten Up" to promote their new album.

They performed "Ten Cent Pistol" on Jimmy Fallon last night.

The Black Keys - Brothers

2010-05-21T12:43:00.000-05:00

The Black Keys new album, Brothers, is out now. What I have heard so far sounds great.

The Black Keys "Tighten Up"

The Black Keys | MySpace Music Videos

The New Pornographers - Together

2010-05-19T11:35:00.000-05:00

I recently purchased The New Pornographers new album, Together. It is really good.

Under the Covers

2010-05-18T20:54:00.000-05:00

You just have to love the Replacements. Here is Justin Townes Earle (Steve Earle's son), Drag The River and Band of Horses covering "Can't Hardly Wait".

The Replacements - Can't Hardly Wait (mp3)
Justin Townes Earle - Can't Hardly Wait (mp3)
Drag The River - Can't Hardly Wait (live) (mp3)

Here is Paul Westerberg singing live:

Pros and Cons: Reissue of Exile on Main Street

2010-05-17T13:27:00.000-05:00

The reissue of Exile of Main Street is available May 18th. Here is Keith and Mick on Jimmy Fallon participating in the Pros and Cons of the reissue of Exile on Main Street.

Jonsi

2010-05-16T09:00:00.001-05:00

Here is Jonsi, the lead singer of the Icelandic band Sigur Ros performing on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. He has a very interesting sound.

The National

2010-05-15T22:00:00.000-05:00

The National's new album, High Violet, came out May 11th. It sounds good from what I have heard so far. Here is a video for the single "Bloodbuzz Ohio".

The National - "Bloodbuzz Ohio" (official video) from The National on Vimeo.

Loving Cup

2010-05-14T15:11:00.000-05:00

Last night on Jimmy Fallon, Phish performed "Loving Cup".

All Down The Line

2010-05-13T15:12:00.000-05:00

Last night Sheryl Crow performed "All Down The Line" for Rolling Stones week on Jimmy Fallon with a little help from Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell and The Roots.

Shine A Light

2010-05-13T09:56:00.000-05:00

It seems I missed it that Taj Mahal was also on Jimmy Fallon Monday Night as part of Rolling Stones week.

Tumbling Dice

2010-05-12T11:34:00.002-05:00

Here is the 2nd segment of the Rolling Stones feature on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It is Keith Urban covering "Tumbling Dice".

Bob Marley Died on this day in 1981

2010-05-11T16:11:00.000-05:00

Bob Marley died on this day in 1981 at the age of 36.

Final Concert 9.23.80 at the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, PA (mp3)

Rip This Joint

2010-05-11T08:21:00.001-05:00

Set your DVR to record Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this week. This week they are having a tribute to The Rolling Stones with guests covering tracks from Exile on Main Street. Last night Green Day played "Rip This Joint".

Besnard Lakes

2010-05-10T12:22:00.000-05:00

Another Dad was talking about Besnard Lakes at a kids flag football game the other day because they are coming to Dallas very soon. I really like their sound.

Centro-matic

2010-05-09T21:17:00.000-05:00

I went to see Centro-matic at the Granada Theatre last Friday. The band sounded great.

Centro-matic - The Mighty Midshipman (mp3)
Centro-matic - Biology Tricks (mp3)

Band of Horses

2010-05-06T08:50:00.000-05:00

Band of Horses have a new album, Infinite Arms, coming out May 18th. It took over a year to complete and here is a video of how the album came together.

Under the Covers

2010-05-05T13:37:00.000-05:00

Here is Red House Painters covering "Follow You Follow Me" by Genesis.

Genesis - Follow You Follow Me (mp3)
Red House Painters - Follow You, Follow Me (mp3)

Hold Steady

2010-05-03T12:05:00.000-05:00

The Hold Steady performed "The Weekenders" from their upcoming album, Heaven Is Whenever, last Friday. They sound great and you can stream the new album on NPR. The album is available May 4.

a-ha Calling It Quits

2010-04-29T09:11:00.000-05:00

After 28 years together, a-ha is finally calling it quits. To be honest, I did not know they were still around. I guess they got a lot of mileage out of "Take On Me". They have just kicked off a farewell North American tour if you want to go see them one last time.

Under the Covers

2010-04-28T10:00:00.002-05:00

Here is a cover of "Telephone" by Lady GaGa featuring Beyonce. The cover is by The Morning Pages. I do not know much about them but it is a pretty good rendition.

Lady GaGa - Telephone (feat. Beyonce) (mp3)

Jakob Dylan and Three Legs

2010-04-27T11:45:00.000-05:00

Jakob Dylan's new album, Women + Country, is now available in stores. Three Legs is made up of Neko Case, Kelly Hogan, and Neko's band. Here they are on Letterman performing a track from the new album.

More Beck Record Club

2010-04-26T10:16:00.000-05:00

Here is St. Vincent covering "Need You Tonight" by INXS with Beck and his cast of characters of his Record Club.

Record Club: INXS "Need You Tonight" from Beck Hansen on Vimeo.

Are you sure Hank would have done it this way?

2010-04-24T10:14:00.000-05:00

Marvin Gaye And Tammi Terrell vs. The Velvet Underground

2010-04-22T09:26:00.000-05:00

Here is a great mash-up I saw on the NPR music blog.

Flaming Lips on Jimmy Fallon

2010-04-21T12:33:00.002-05:00

The Flaming Lips appeared on Jimmy Fallon last Friday. The performed "Breathe" from their full length cover of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.

Under the Covers

2010-04-20T10:25:00.000-05:00

At a dinner party this weekend a friend and I were talking about how great the songs are on side 2 of The Rolling Stones album Tattoo You. Here are a couple of covers of "Waiting on a Friend".

Band of Horses - Waiting on a Friend (mp3)
Luna - Waiting on a Friend (mp3)

T.A.M.I. Show

2010-04-19T11:33:00.000-05:00

I just recently purchased the T.A.M.I. (Teenage Awards Music International) Show DVD. The show was was released in movie theaters in 1964 but it has never been made available on video or DVD until recently. It is a great DVD because it has a lot of great artists on it like The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, James Brown and The Rolling Stones.

Record Store Day

2010-04-17T11:09:00.000-05:00

I know it is old school but today is Record Store Day so go out to your local independent record store and buy something. Good Records in Dallas is having a 10th anniversary party with bands all day. I hope to get over there after kids' games today.

Under the Covers

2010-04-15T17:12:00.001-05:00

Here is a cover of Lady GaGa's 'Bad Romance' by Lissie.

Bad Romance - Lady GaGa (mp3)

Band of Horses

2010-04-13T15:44:00.000-05:00

Here is the new single "Laredo" from Band of Horses upcoming album Infinite Arms due out May 18.

More Beck Record Club

2010-04-12T14:36:00.000-05:00

Here is more of Beck covering INXS:

Record Club: INXS "Devil Inside" from Beck Hansen on Vimeo.

Record Club: INXS "New Sensation" from Beck Hansen on Vimeo.

It's Sunday

2010-04-11T05:10:00.001-05:00

Beck's Record Club

2010-04-07T06:37:00.002-05:00

Joining Beck for his Record Club covering the album Kick by INXS are Liars, Annie Clark and Daniel Hart from St. Vincent, Sergio Dias from the legendary Brazilian band Os Mutantes, as well as RC veteran Brian Lebarton. Here is the song "Guns In The Sky" from this session back in early March.

Record Club: INXS "Guns In The Sky" from Beck Hansen on Vimeo.

She & Him on Letterman last Friday

2010-04-06T06:21:00.001-05:00

She (Zooey Deschanel) and Him (M. Ward) played the single "In The Sun" from their new album, Volume 2, on Letterman last Friday.

Kurt Cobain Died on this Day in 1994

2010-04-05T11:21:00.000-05:00

It's Sunday

2010-04-04T05:26:00.001-05:00

Sonny and Cher

2010-04-03T14:31:00.000-05:00

Older Version:

From the Letterman Show

I Got You Babe - David Bowie and Marianne Faithful

2010-04-03T14:27:00.000-05:00

Monsters of Folk New Video

2010-03-31T10:21:00.000-05:00

Here is the Monsters of Folk's new video for "Dear God". If you have not bought this album yet, you should go get it.

Eric Clapton is 65 today

2010-03-30T11:58:00.002-05:00

Eric Clapton turns 65 today.

Erykah Badu's New Controversial Video

2010-03-30T10:50:00.000-05:00

Here are excerpts from an article in the Dallas Morning news about Erykah Badu's new video:

Erykah Badu appears naked in her new music video, but what people are talking about is the background scenery.

In the five-and-a-half minute video, the Dallas-born entertainer strips down with Dealey Plaza as a backdrop.

At the edited-in sound of a rifle shot, she falls to the ground with a jerk, within feet of where President John F. Kennedy was shot.

Badu said in an interview Monday that the video for "Window Seat" was a "protest" and "about liberating yourself."

She said she chose Dealey Plaza as the backdrop because "the grassy knoll was the most monumental place in Dallas," and she compared the criticism she expected to receive to Kennedy's murder.

"I tied it in a way that compared that assassination to the character assassination one would go through after showing his or herself completely," she said. "That's exactly the action I wanted to display."

Freelance Whales

2010-03-25T10:27:00.002-05:00

Here is a new band that my wife sent my way. That have a nice sound. Here is a video of the band performing "Generator 1st Floor".

The Freelance Whales, Generator 1st Floor from Luke Crawford on Vimeo.

Here is another video: