From the forthcoming album of Bobby Charles covers by Shannon McNally with Dr. John producing. Listen to this song and than look to the right and help support this album.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Help Fund Shannon's Newest Album
As regular readers of this site will know we have a special place in our hearts for Shannon McNally. Our newest album is being funded through RocketHub. Please go and give what you can and help her get this album out. The album is being produced by Dr. John and features songs by the late, great Bobby Charles. The link will stay on the sidebar until she reaches her goal.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Mardi Gras In New Orleans
Today is Mardi Gras so we're going to feature some great music from my hometown. First up is the Neville Brothers with the Dixie Cups. Next is Dr. John. After that we showcase the Meters. Next is Professor Longhair with the Meters. And we end with the Rebirth Brass Band playing "Going to the Mardi Gras." Have a happy Mardi Gras everyone!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Shannon McNally at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
The video from today featuring Shannon is from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and it is a song from the talented and fabled Mr. Bobby Charles. A few years previous at a New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival they had a show called "Bobby Charles and Friends" and was supposed to feature the reclusive singer Bobby Charles with a host of other singers. Unfortunately Mr. Charles lived up to his reputation as being reclusive and didn't show. But Sonny Landreth, Dr. John, Shannon McNally and others did. These pictures are from that show.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Simply Six: Shannon McNally
The first artist to agree to a Simply Six interview was Shannon McNally. I have to admit it gave me a very happy feeling that she was my first interview as I have been a big fan of her for years. There are some artists that you feel a special kinship with and Shannon is one of them for me. From her live shows to her recorded music she moves me in a way few other artists do. Since this month we are featuring her as our Artist of the Month and probably few of you reading this site today have read her interview we are going to re post it.
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 SAW TOM PETTY FULL MOON FEVER TOUR AT NASSAU COLISEAM ON LONG ISLAND WHEN I WAS 15. IT WAS THE MOMENT THEY WENT INTO 'DON'T COME AROUND HERE NO MORE' I THOUGHT I WANT TO BE THAT GUY RIGHT THERE.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
DR. JOHN AND WAYLON JENNINGS
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
THE OTHER NIGHT PLAYING GUITAR WITH KENNY BROWN IN COMO MISSISSIPPI.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
IT CHANGES THE WORLD REGULARLY. IT INFLUENCES EVERYTHING THROUGH EMOTION. IT'S AS POWERFUL AS WATER.
5. How has technology affected the music industry?
IT'S WATERED DOWN THE IMPORTANCE OF TALENT.
How has technology affected your career as a musician?
IT'S MADE IT HARDER FOR PEOPLE TO FIND ME BECAUSE I DON'T USE A LOT OF IT AND FOLKS ARE SO USED TO IT MANY PEOPLE DON'T RECOGINIZE MUSIC WITHOUT IT.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
KNEE HIGH MOCCASINS.
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 SAW TOM PETTY FULL MOON FEVER TOUR AT NASSAU COLISEAM ON LONG ISLAND WHEN I WAS 15. IT WAS THE MOMENT THEY WENT INTO 'DON'T COME AROUND HERE NO MORE' I THOUGHT I WANT TO BE THAT GUY RIGHT THERE.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
DR. JOHN AND WAYLON JENNINGS
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
THE OTHER NIGHT PLAYING GUITAR WITH KENNY BROWN IN COMO MISSISSIPPI.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
IT CHANGES THE WORLD REGULARLY. IT INFLUENCES EVERYTHING THROUGH EMOTION. IT'S AS POWERFUL AS WATER.
5. How has technology affected the music industry?
IT'S WATERED DOWN THE IMPORTANCE OF TALENT.
How has technology affected your career as a musician?
IT'S MADE IT HARDER FOR PEOPLE TO FIND ME BECAUSE I DON'T USE A LOT OF IT AND FOLKS ARE SO USED TO IT MANY PEOPLE DON'T RECOGINIZE MUSIC WITHOUT IT.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
KNEE HIGH MOCCASINS.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
SONG OF THE DAY
Another local Dr. John doing "The City That Care Forgot" from his album of the same name. This album was written in response to Katrina.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Interview: Paul Sanchez
Paul Sanchez was a founding member of Cowboy Mouth. He's recently left the group and is now on his own. His concerts are billed as the Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show where he performs with different special guests. At the French Quarter Fest this year I happened to catch his show there with John Boutte, Shamar Allen and Susan Cowsill. To call it one of my favorite concert moments is an understatement.
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 was asked this question a few years ago in a spontaneous moment and before I had time to think I answered. I remember that my father died when I was five and that is when I also started singing. I don't know that I was especially talented but I was encouraged to sing by my whole family. Looking back I realized it was probably that the sound of a five year old singing was prettier then a houseful of people crying.
I have been attracted to playing solo acoustic and my earliest t.v. music memory is McCartney performing Yesterday on the Ed Sullivan Show.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
I like Sinatra, Dr. John, the Nevilles, John Boutte, the Boss, the Beatles, Nat King Cole, Cole Porter, a good tune and a great lyric.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
I really dig the sense of community a great live show has and that is more difficult to put on a disc, energy and community are intangibles that have to be lived and felt in the recording before they can be heard in the listening. I played in one of the most energetic live bands to come out of New Orleans and for ten releases we made albums lacking in energy and passion. I'm most proud that Dave Pirner, who produced Exit To Mystery Street, was able to put the energy that was bouncing off the walls, on to the disc for people to hear.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Listening to music is a liberating feeling, giving one's self over to its joys. you can change your world and how you feel about it and connect to it with music. I believe in that way music does, has and will continue to change the world. It starts with a person, spreads to a crowd and echoes to forever.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
It is easier to make demos, cheaper to record records, easier to share music with musicians and promoters. I'm still basically an acoustic guitar guy with a batch of songs but it easier to spread the tunes around now.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
The comfortable kind that you slide into and remember you've always loved, the pair you never knew you missed and don't want to take off.
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 was asked this question a few years ago in a spontaneous moment and before I had time to think I answered. I remember that my father died when I was five and that is when I also started singing. I don't know that I was especially talented but I was encouraged to sing by my whole family. Looking back I realized it was probably that the sound of a five year old singing was prettier then a houseful of people crying.
I have been attracted to playing solo acoustic and my earliest t.v. music memory is McCartney performing Yesterday on the Ed Sullivan Show.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
I like Sinatra, Dr. John, the Nevilles, John Boutte, the Boss, the Beatles, Nat King Cole, Cole Porter, a good tune and a great lyric.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
I really dig the sense of community a great live show has and that is more difficult to put on a disc, energy and community are intangibles that have to be lived and felt in the recording before they can be heard in the listening. I played in one of the most energetic live bands to come out of New Orleans and for ten releases we made albums lacking in energy and passion. I'm most proud that Dave Pirner, who produced Exit To Mystery Street, was able to put the energy that was bouncing off the walls, on to the disc for people to hear.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Listening to music is a liberating feeling, giving one's self over to its joys. you can change your world and how you feel about it and connect to it with music. I believe in that way music does, has and will continue to change the world. It starts with a person, spreads to a crowd and echoes to forever.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
It is easier to make demos, cheaper to record records, easier to share music with musicians and promoters. I'm still basically an acoustic guitar guy with a batch of songs but it easier to spread the tunes around now.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
The comfortable kind that you slide into and remember you've always loved, the pair you never knew you missed and don't want to take off.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Interview: Shannon McNally
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 SAW TOM PETTY FULL MOON FEVER TOUR AT NASSAU COLISEAM ON LONG ISLAND WHEN I WAS 15. IT WAS THE MOMENT THEY WENT INTO 'DON'T COME AROUND HERE NO MORE' I THOUGHT I WANT TO BE THAT GUY RIGHT THERE.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
DR. JOHN AND WAYLON JENNINGS
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
THE OTHER NIGHT PLAYING GUITAR WITH KENNY BROWN IN COMO MISSISSIPPI.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
IT CHANGES THE WORLD REGULARLY. IT INFLUENCES EVERYTHING THROUGH EMOTION. IT'S AS POWERFUL AS WATER.
5. How has technology affected the music industry?
IT'S WATERED DOWN THE IMPORTANCE OF TALENT.
How has technology affected your career as a musician?
IT'S MADE IT HARDER FOR PEOPLE TO FIND ME BECAUSE I DON'T USE A LOT OF IT AND FOLKS ARE SO USED TO IT MANY PEOPLE DON'T RECOGINIZE MUSIC WITHOUT IT.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
KNEE HIGH MOCCASINS.
I SAW TOM PETTY FULL MOON FEVER TOUR AT NASSAU COLISEAM ON LONG ISLAND WHEN I WAS 15. IT WAS THE MOMENT THEY WENT INTO 'DON'T COME AROUND HERE NO MORE' I THOUGHT I WANT TO BE THAT GUY RIGHT THERE.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
DR. JOHN AND WAYLON JENNINGS
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
THE OTHER NIGHT PLAYING GUITAR WITH KENNY BROWN IN COMO MISSISSIPPI.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
IT CHANGES THE WORLD REGULARLY. IT INFLUENCES EVERYTHING THROUGH EMOTION. IT'S AS POWERFUL AS WATER.
5. How has technology affected the music industry?
IT'S WATERED DOWN THE IMPORTANCE OF TALENT.
How has technology affected your career as a musician?
IT'S MADE IT HARDER FOR PEOPLE TO FIND ME BECAUSE I DON'T USE A LOT OF IT AND FOLKS ARE SO USED TO IT MANY PEOPLE DON'T RECOGINIZE MUSIC WITHOUT IT.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
KNEE HIGH MOCCASINS.
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