Kelsey is from the Louisiana/Mississippi/Tennessee areas. She seems to move around a bit. Kelsey is at the start of her musical career and I hope music is the career she decides to jump into. She has one of those voices that reaches out and grabs me by the throat right away. There is a rawness to her sound, her voice sounds a lot more lived in that her young twenty early years. I think she is someone that big things are ahead of.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
I don't remember an exact moment. I grew up singing along to whatever was on, which was often Van Morrison or Alison Krauss, sometimes Queen or the Eagles. My mother loved Aaron Neville. Certainly music had a profound effect on me at an early age. Thanks to too much CMT, I wanted to be a “country star” from about the time I was 6 on up to 13 or so. But then I wanted to be a soccer star for a while; at some point a dancer/pop star; I fell in love with the French language for a stint. Someone gave me a Lucinda Williams record when I was about 17, and not until I got around to listening to it about a year later did my world completely change. So maybe that’s my moment, maybe that was the major seed.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
My listening habits are always evolving. The staples besides Lu are of course Van Morrison, Dylan, Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen, Bobbie Gentry, Neko Case. I listen to a lot of blues too. Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Junior Kimbrough, Slim Harpo, Memphis Minnie. I am moved by such a diversity of artists, from Chet Baker to X. And lately I cannot stop listening to the London Philharmonic do Bizet’s Carmen.
The form of singer-songwriter seems to have most informed my own style, though, and some of my favorites aren’t as well known: Victoria Williams, Kevin Gordon, Pieta Brown.
The high school marching band that practices nearby has almost got “When The Saints Go Marching In” down. It’s kind of my favorite to hear them throughout the day.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
It’s hard to say. I think there have been a handful of moments where I’m completely inside of whatever it is I’m doing … when a melody or a phrase buds and blossoms, when I know I’m living poetry/music. It’s usually most intense when performing live.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Music can happen at the intersection of intellect and emotion, and it has a physical presence—in dance, for example. I can’t think of much else with such power, that can engage us so wholly.
The majority of what we’re getting on the radio is commercially driven and spoon-fed to us, and I think that it’s reflected in the form and non/activity of our society. From another angle, the position of underground artists and the flow of listeners into that realm absolutely have material, political, and cultural effects. Think of original rock ‘n roll and the social upheaval that occurred when young white America realized they identified with and would rather hear black music. Cover artists and the appropriation of that sound for particular audiences, all the events surrounding those artists and businesses.
Music can absolutely change the world. It has and is now.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
There are aesthetic effects like instrumentation and sound. Rural blues to electric blues, electric blues and folk to rock ‘n roll. Then there are the various mediums—vinyl, tape, cd, mp3. I think they all have bad and good points to them.
I don’t know if I’d call my relationship to music a career (ha). But I think most artists have been strongly affected by the internet. Through several different sites, but MySpace especially, we can reach so far beyond what we could normally. I can be fatally shy, and no one really ever heard me sing until MySpace. Then I got contacted through the site to play one of my first gigs, etc. Gear-wise, had it not been for the smaller USB mixer and studio mic I bought (on the internet), I wouldn’t be able to record and play around like I do.
On a larger scale, because of technology we are in a huge transition into, I think, an unpredictable music scene … it’ll be interesting. What happens might be horrifying; it might be beautiful.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
This is a hard one! I used to wear boots a lot, but not so much lately, since it’s too hot around here. I think I’d be something simple, maybe a hot pair of black suede casual/athletic shoes. Definitely something comfortable but stylish and understated. But I don’t know. Some days I feel completely different. I think I’d need a few different pairs.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Will Hoge In Accident
We don't report too much on the news here at Voices to hear, but felt like we needed to pass this along. Our favorite Will Hoge was in an accident in Nashville earlier today. His scooter was struck by a van failing to stop at an intersection. Will was returning from the recording studio where he was working on his new album. He is listed in critical condition but the doctors say they expect him to recover. Our thoughts and best wishes are with Mr. Hoge and his family.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
SIMPLY SIX: Stehpanie Paige Norton
Stephanie is a singer from Australia.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
I cant say there was a defining moment when I first realised that I wanted to be an artist. I first picked up the guitar at age 15 but had always had a love for music early on as a child.
There wasn’t a particular artist that inspired me to sing. It was just something I did and I knew felt right.I used song writing as a way to express my feelings as a teenager and its wasn’t till years later that I realised how I wanted to go about my music.I would say 911 opened my eyes up about the world and made me want to write songs that had real meaning. I realised how much tragedy goes on and has gone on over the years and its really inspired me to write about real stories!
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
I try not to limit myself musically. I love experimenting and you can never stop learning from other musicians so im constantly listening and gaining inspiration from all styles of music .The artists that inspire me the most are Henry Rollins & Daniel Johns,.They both create art that has both true passion & substance. Im usually listening to Rollins Band, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Scars On Broadway, Tom Petty, Iggy Pop, Rob Zombie, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tenacious D, Silverchair, System Of A Down, David Bowie, Amen, Acdc, The White Stripes, Misfits, Pj Harvey, The Doors, Juliette & the Licks, Nirvana & more…
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
I would say the way the audience has been connecting with my music.The support ive have been getting in the last 6 months has been flattering. Having other musicians appreciate my work and want to get involved in other projects is amazing. Having people message me saying they connect with the songs and how they have helped them through tough times is rewarding. The fact that you can affect someones life on the other side of the world from something you have created in your bedroom is a great feeling and by far my biggest achievement so far.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Of course. Its not something that can change overnight but music is just as powerful as politics. I think that musicians have a large impact on the youth and as they are the ones who will determine our future its important in both art and music to keep on trying to convey the messages. So yes music can affect current events just as current events are affecting music, these are the things that artists as myself are finding inspiration from.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
Definitely!The Internet its such a great way for bands and artists to get exposed.I really believe its opened a lot of doors for myself as an artist. A site such as Myspace allows new and unknown bands to be heard and grow a fan base. The old days everything was done via record labels and now these days you can get label interest from a track being heard on a website.
And the great thing about the advancement in musical technology is you can pretty much record a decent sounding demo on your home computer without having to spend a fortune on a polished studio album and get your music out there all by yourself.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
I would be a pair of comfortable shoes because if I could walk through life content then I will achieve the best out of myself both personally and musically.
Go check out her myspace page for samples of her music.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
I cant say there was a defining moment when I first realised that I wanted to be an artist. I first picked up the guitar at age 15 but had always had a love for music early on as a child.
There wasn’t a particular artist that inspired me to sing. It was just something I did and I knew felt right.I used song writing as a way to express my feelings as a teenager and its wasn’t till years later that I realised how I wanted to go about my music.I would say 911 opened my eyes up about the world and made me want to write songs that had real meaning. I realised how much tragedy goes on and has gone on over the years and its really inspired me to write about real stories!
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
I try not to limit myself musically. I love experimenting and you can never stop learning from other musicians so im constantly listening and gaining inspiration from all styles of music .The artists that inspire me the most are Henry Rollins & Daniel Johns,.They both create art that has both true passion & substance. Im usually listening to Rollins Band, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Scars On Broadway, Tom Petty, Iggy Pop, Rob Zombie, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tenacious D, Silverchair, System Of A Down, David Bowie, Amen, Acdc, The White Stripes, Misfits, Pj Harvey, The Doors, Juliette & the Licks, Nirvana & more…
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
I would say the way the audience has been connecting with my music.The support ive have been getting in the last 6 months has been flattering. Having other musicians appreciate my work and want to get involved in other projects is amazing. Having people message me saying they connect with the songs and how they have helped them through tough times is rewarding. The fact that you can affect someones life on the other side of the world from something you have created in your bedroom is a great feeling and by far my biggest achievement so far.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Of course. Its not something that can change overnight but music is just as powerful as politics. I think that musicians have a large impact on the youth and as they are the ones who will determine our future its important in both art and music to keep on trying to convey the messages. So yes music can affect current events just as current events are affecting music, these are the things that artists as myself are finding inspiration from.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
Definitely!The Internet its such a great way for bands and artists to get exposed.I really believe its opened a lot of doors for myself as an artist. A site such as Myspace allows new and unknown bands to be heard and grow a fan base. The old days everything was done via record labels and now these days you can get label interest from a track being heard on a website.
And the great thing about the advancement in musical technology is you can pretty much record a decent sounding demo on your home computer without having to spend a fortune on a polished studio album and get your music out there all by yourself.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
I would be a pair of comfortable shoes because if I could walk through life content then I will achieve the best out of myself both personally and musically.
Go check out her myspace page for samples of her music.
SPOTLIGHT: Bound To Go
This Spotlight is on an album and not one individual artist or group. Andrew Calhoun is a singer/songwriter that was born in 1957. He founded Waterbug Records as artists' cooperative label specializing in great songwriters and traditional folk musicians who do original research in 1992.
Recently he released Bound To Go, an album of 35 songs from the African American folk tradition. This album includes spirituals, prison ballads, shout songs from the Sea Islands and rare folk songs. Calhoun says in the booklet accompanying the cd:
Folk songs carry the emotional truth of our history. People speak of the African American folk songs and spirituals as "roots of the blues" or "roots of gospel," but they are more than that. They are the roots and branches together, joined with the sound of the Maker's breath in the leaves of the Tree of Life.
This album finds songs that may have never been recorded, or has not been heard for years if not decades. The song "Run To Jesus" is the song that gave Frederick Douglass the idea of escaping from slavery.
He makes a case in the booklet that these spirituals were not simply songs about Heaven, but that the Heavenly Home may have been about the slave's home land of Africa. He gives the history of the songs as he can find. Did you know that "Michael, Row The Boat Ashore" was a rowing song from the Sea Islands sung as a prayer for safe passage addressed to the archangel.
This is a fascinating album of music and history. His research casts a new light on these songs. An added word has to be said about the packaging. This album is an amazing package as much for the looks as the music. The cover is a painting by the Gullah artist Jonathan Green called "White Scarf." For those who think that a cd's cover can't be art, they need to look at this cd and they'll discover they are wrong. Everything on this project is a class act from the cover to the packaging to the music.
Like the collection Song of America this album is an important historical document, highlighting parts of our history that are sometimes forgotten. But it doesn't mean that it isn't entertaining also, the songs on this album are full of life and sung from the heart.
"Run To Jesus"
"Bound To Go"
Friday, August 8, 2008
BURIED TREASURES
The start of a new column that I've been meaning to get off the ground for along time now. It's called "BURIED TREASURES" and in this column I'm going to talk about songs, artists, albums from the past that I feel might have been over looked or just need some to be mentioned again.
Up first is a song from a group called Buffalo Springfield. The song is called "Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing."
The group Buffalo Springfield came together in the mid sixties. Its members were Stephen Stills, Dewey Martin, Richie Furary, Bruce Palmer and Neil Young. This was a supergroup before any of its members were super stars. All the members of this group went on to bigger and better things. The group didn't last long, three albums and it was splitting before the second was even out.
Neil Young was driving through L.A. with Bruce Palmer when Richie Furary and Stehpen Stills drove by on the opposite side of the street and recognized Neil's black hearse and did a U-turn and chased the two down. The four decided to form a group and took their named from the Buffalo-Springfield Steam Roller Company.
The record company didn't like Neil's voice, so even though he wrote a large percent of the songs he didn't sing lead on his own material. Neil wrote this song, but Richie sings lead on it. Richie went on to help form Poco after he left Buffalo Springfield.
The song is a haunting one of regret and loss. It's been a favorite of mine for a long time. Usually when Buffalo Springfield is mentioned it's with the song "For What It's Worth" which is a great song, but not the only one that should be remembered from the group. They put out a lot of good material that deserves listening. In addition to their three albums Neil Young released a boxed set of material from the group that included demos, songs that didn't make the albums and the first two albums themselves.
The song is the first single the group released and according to lore is the first song Neil Young taught his fellow group members.
Up first is a song from a group called Buffalo Springfield. The song is called "Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing."
The group Buffalo Springfield came together in the mid sixties. Its members were Stephen Stills, Dewey Martin, Richie Furary, Bruce Palmer and Neil Young. This was a supergroup before any of its members were super stars. All the members of this group went on to bigger and better things. The group didn't last long, three albums and it was splitting before the second was even out.
Neil Young was driving through L.A. with Bruce Palmer when Richie Furary and Stehpen Stills drove by on the opposite side of the street and recognized Neil's black hearse and did a U-turn and chased the two down. The four decided to form a group and took their named from the Buffalo-Springfield Steam Roller Company.
The record company didn't like Neil's voice, so even though he wrote a large percent of the songs he didn't sing lead on his own material. Neil wrote this song, but Richie sings lead on it. Richie went on to help form Poco after he left Buffalo Springfield.
The song is a haunting one of regret and loss. It's been a favorite of mine for a long time. Usually when Buffalo Springfield is mentioned it's with the song "For What It's Worth" which is a great song, but not the only one that should be remembered from the group. They put out a lot of good material that deserves listening. In addition to their three albums Neil Young released a boxed set of material from the group that included demos, songs that didn't make the albums and the first two albums themselves.
The song is the first single the group released and according to lore is the first song Neil Young taught his fellow group members.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
SIMPLY SIX: Dana Alexandra
Dana Alexandra is a singer/songwriter from Philadelphia. I was first introduced to her music last summer by my niece. My Dad was dying and everyday we went back and forth from my Mom's house to the hospital to spend our last days with my Dad. My niece had her Ipod and wanted me to listen to a singer from her home town of York, Pennsylvania. I listened to her and immediately liked what I heard, but kind of put it out of my mind with so much else going on. From the start of this site I've been meaning to try and get Dana to do a Simply Six, but somehow never got around to it until now.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
I almost always knew I wanted to be a singer/performer, besides those times back in first grade when I wanted to be a school teacher one day and a vet the next. Back in the day my one friend and I would compete with each other of who had the better voice. It was funny and harsh! I was no early bloomer though. I suppose it took me a while to grow musically and find the confidence I needed to really go for everything I wanted.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
These days I'm much prouder of my music taste then a year or two ago. I still have odd tastes though!!! I listen to anyone from Feist to Christina Aguilera, Bright Eyes, June Carter and Johnny Cash, and tons of fun music to dance to, tegan and sara and a lot of friends bands. I support! :)
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
My greatest moment? wow! I'm so awful at answering questions like these but my answers are honest! My greatest live moment was when I finally got to play a song straight from the heart to the person it was written to right in the audiance and have them hear it live. it was I guess artistically gratifying! haha
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Of course music can change the world! I hate to sound cheesy but it really is a universal language and I do believe we can get our own personal beliefs out through songs for our own sake as well as sharing it with others. My mind gets opened up a lot when I listen to other people's views in songs.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
I'm not sure where I stand with technology now a days. I think it's wonderful how clear records can be with studios and amazing equiptment...but it's also a huge shame how awful people get huge when they don't have a lick of talent. It's frustrating and it's only hurting the industry. Come on, raise the stakes higher to where it used to be when you really had to have talent to get somewhere. Bring it on..I'd rather work my bum off to prove that I've got it then have to work my bum off just to stick out of the huge amount of fabricated talent.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
Probably a pair of cute flats!!!
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
I almost always knew I wanted to be a singer/performer, besides those times back in first grade when I wanted to be a school teacher one day and a vet the next. Back in the day my one friend and I would compete with each other of who had the better voice. It was funny and harsh! I was no early bloomer though. I suppose it took me a while to grow musically and find the confidence I needed to really go for everything I wanted.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
These days I'm much prouder of my music taste then a year or two ago. I still have odd tastes though!!! I listen to anyone from Feist to Christina Aguilera, Bright Eyes, June Carter and Johnny Cash, and tons of fun music to dance to, tegan and sara and a lot of friends bands. I support! :)
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
My greatest moment? wow! I'm so awful at answering questions like these but my answers are honest! My greatest live moment was when I finally got to play a song straight from the heart to the person it was written to right in the audiance and have them hear it live. it was I guess artistically gratifying! haha
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Of course music can change the world! I hate to sound cheesy but it really is a universal language and I do believe we can get our own personal beliefs out through songs for our own sake as well as sharing it with others. My mind gets opened up a lot when I listen to other people's views in songs.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
I'm not sure where I stand with technology now a days. I think it's wonderful how clear records can be with studios and amazing equiptment...but it's also a huge shame how awful people get huge when they don't have a lick of talent. It's frustrating and it's only hurting the industry. Come on, raise the stakes higher to where it used to be when you really had to have talent to get somewhere. Bring it on..I'd rather work my bum off to prove that I've got it then have to work my bum off just to stick out of the huge amount of fabricated talent.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
Probably a pair of cute flats!!!
ALBUM REVIEWS
Stay Positive by the Hold Steady
Most critics are calling this the best album of the year and you know what, they may be right. Just a little over halfway into the year it's hard to definitely declare one album the best of the year, but I know this one will be in the list for the top ten. The Hold Steady are a rock fan's dream come true; the band where all in the early thirties and pretty much given up on any type of career in music when they came together to form the Hold Steady. At first the purpose of the group was to just have fun playing music and not record a album or tour. Before long the group was doing both and after 2006's Boys and Girls In America the group was touring the world and opening for the Rolling Stones.
The lead singer Craig Finn has loosened up his singing style from what was more of a talking type style to actually singing on the new album. The songs are stories from our lives, they write of people struggling to come to grips with their failures and shortcomings and celebrating their joy at being alive. Within their songs they tell stories of ordinary people and what they are experiencing. The lead singer says he considers this album about aging gracefully.
"Raise a toast to Saint Joe Strummer
I think he might have been our only decent teacher
Getting older makes it harder to remember
We are our only saviours."
The Hold Steady still believe in the miracle of music to transform lives. There is a lot of religious imagery on this album, but in the end they hold onto the fact that while God might not be able to save us, music still can.
Monday, August 4, 2008
SIMPLY SIX: Erin Toland
Erin Toland is a new singer/songwriter from New Orleans.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
I always loved singing, but I remember listening to Jason Mraz's "Unfold" from his Live at Java Joe's album and thinking "I want to do that." So, from there I started playing guitar and writing.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
Right now I'm listening to John Mayer's version of "Freefallin'" and I love it. As for eveerything else, my taste varies. I just recently experienced a rough break up so I've been listening to a lot of sad country songs. My favorites though include Garth Brooks, Etta James, James Taylor, Jason Mraz, and Rilo Kiley.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
I can definitely say it was when I played the Viper Room in Los Angeles, and I was playing a cover of Etta James' "Somethings Gotta Hold on Me" and the room EXPLODED into applause when I was done. Everyone was screaming and I felt like a total badass. haha.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
I think sometimes it's a two edged sword with getting music involved in things like politics. You have musicians who take stands and people follow them not because they truly believe it for themselves, it's because they're fans. However, it's great that musicians can have a platform to effect the world in a positive. Music can't change the world, music can't stop bombs from being dropped and killing people, but it can open the eyes of people who be otherwise unaware. Also, music just makes people happy. Happiness is something everyone needs.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
I bought a MacBook for the soul purpose of recording and for me, it's done great things. I think technology is great, but I hate when people get in the studios and sound like dogs howling but then sound great when ProTools gets involved. I.E.- Paris Hilton.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
Wow...I'd think I'd be a pair of baseball cleats just because I love baseball.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
I always loved singing, but I remember listening to Jason Mraz's "Unfold" from his Live at Java Joe's album and thinking "I want to do that." So, from there I started playing guitar and writing.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
Right now I'm listening to John Mayer's version of "Freefallin'" and I love it. As for eveerything else, my taste varies. I just recently experienced a rough break up so I've been listening to a lot of sad country songs. My favorites though include Garth Brooks, Etta James, James Taylor, Jason Mraz, and Rilo Kiley.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
I can definitely say it was when I played the Viper Room in Los Angeles, and I was playing a cover of Etta James' "Somethings Gotta Hold on Me" and the room EXPLODED into applause when I was done. Everyone was screaming and I felt like a total badass. haha.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
I think sometimes it's a two edged sword with getting music involved in things like politics. You have musicians who take stands and people follow them not because they truly believe it for themselves, it's because they're fans. However, it's great that musicians can have a platform to effect the world in a positive. Music can't change the world, music can't stop bombs from being dropped and killing people, but it can open the eyes of people who be otherwise unaware. Also, music just makes people happy. Happiness is something everyone needs.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
I bought a MacBook for the soul purpose of recording and for me, it's done great things. I think technology is great, but I hate when people get in the studios and sound like dogs howling but then sound great when ProTools gets involved. I.E.- Paris Hilton.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
Wow...I'd think I'd be a pair of baseball cleats just because I love baseball.
New To The Sidebar
I've added a new section to the sidebar. I'm trying to keep the sidebar from becoming full of a thousand and one things, I'm bad for that, just check out my other side altjiranga mitjina for that, but this time I'm only adding what I think is important for this site. I've decided to add a "Other Sites" section, where I link to other musical sites.
This is not going to be a long list of sites for musicians or bands, I always link in the posts to their sites. If I link to a musician it is going to be because he has a blog where he actually spends time writing about stuff. One of the blogs I do link to is called Fearless by Default and it is the blog of a member of a group called the Drunken Stuntmen. It's by F. Alex Johnson and tells of his daily life since he has become sober, it's a very good blog and worth the time to check it out.
I've also linked to a site called Lyrical Venus that highlights women singer/songwriters that aren't big names. Another site worth checking out.
I also link to Sweet Home New Orleans about the plight of New Orlean's musicians since Katrina and what's going on there.
The final site I've linked to so far is for the home of what used to be No Depression Magazine. For my money this was the best magazine that was out there about music, but it was recently canceled. They're carrying on with a web page, though it is in the beginning stages right now. But it still has the blogs from the two founders and they do some of the best writing about music out there.
I plan to add to this whenever I find a blog or site that I think is interesting and that readers of this site might like to read. Hope you enjoy the ones so far.
This is not going to be a long list of sites for musicians or bands, I always link in the posts to their sites. If I link to a musician it is going to be because he has a blog where he actually spends time writing about stuff. One of the blogs I do link to is called Fearless by Default and it is the blog of a member of a group called the Drunken Stuntmen. It's by F. Alex Johnson and tells of his daily life since he has become sober, it's a very good blog and worth the time to check it out.
I've also linked to a site called Lyrical Venus that highlights women singer/songwriters that aren't big names. Another site worth checking out.
I also link to Sweet Home New Orleans about the plight of New Orlean's musicians since Katrina and what's going on there.
The final site I've linked to so far is for the home of what used to be No Depression Magazine. For my money this was the best magazine that was out there about music, but it was recently canceled. They're carrying on with a web page, though it is in the beginning stages right now. But it still has the blogs from the two founders and they do some of the best writing about music out there.
I plan to add to this whenever I find a blog or site that I think is interesting and that readers of this site might like to read. Hope you enjoy the ones so far.
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