I find myself going back to John Mayer on a regular basis. A very talented guy. In this video, he is playing acoustic, solo and doing one of my favourites, Neon. I love the comments on the video.
Tag: Music
Listening to Amos Lee
My friend Robin introduced us to Amos Lee, a long time ago. We have usually enjoyed his albums, but his first and his last are easily his best. The song attached is from his new album and is a great listening song. He performs it live. Amos is from Philadelphia and seems to embrace soul, jazz and mostly, folk styles. He does a good job with all genres and appears to be finally breaking through as he deserves to.
Rock and Roll Turns 60
It is the 60th anniversary of the release of what many consider to be the first rock & roll song. Jackie Brenston’s “Rocket 88” performed by Ike Turner. I did not know this. Ike of course went on to become Tina Turner’s nemesis and contributed some great songs to rock’s legacy. I could not find a live version so what is attached is as good as I can get.
Listening to Diane Birch
I get chills listening to Diane Birch sing. We discovered her a few years back on a mix that my friend Robin was playing. She can sing real gooooddd. This is a video of her live on Daryl Hall’s House, another Robin discovery. Continue reading “Listening to Diane Birch”
Listening to The Sheepdogs
An extremely interesting story. Saskatchewan band “The Sheepdogs” are one of two bands remaining in a contest by Rolling Stone magazine to be on their cover. This was open to “unknown” bands and was done by fan vote. Please vote for them HERE
Listening to Kate Miller-Heidke
A single of the week (free) from Itunes. Kind of grows on you after a few listens.  And she’s sorry. she really is, I’m sure she is. Continue reading “Listening to Kate Miller-Heidke”
Listening to Stuff
Now that I discovered Stuff, I had to find more. Great band. Again Live at Montreaux. Steve Gadd is a phenomenal drummer. Continue reading “Listening to Stuff”
Listening to Justin Nozuka
We were watching something on Bravo, and, as they do, they had time to fill and they filled it with this video. Blew us away. Immediately hit Itunes and became the proud owner of his album, “Holly”. Great find, still listening to it on a regular basis.
Listening to Gabriella Cilmi
Lori discovered this singer while getting her hair done. Good singer, some definite potential. She sounds great with a glass of Malbec and a good sound system. Continue reading “Listening to Gabriella Cilmi”
Cornell Dupree – We Lose Another
Cornell Dupree passed away from complications of emphysema on May 8. He was a superb guitarist who had played with people like Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway, King Curtis and renowned drummer Steve Gadd. This video was recorded in 1976 with a band he was in with Steve Gadd, Eric Gale and Gordon Edwards called Stuff. For these guys it was about the music.