Dawes

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

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

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

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

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)