If I were music I would be alternative. That funky acoustic/folksy kind that belongs in a good coffee-house. One of those local kind that features local art, musicians and fair trade coffee not one of those green and white chain kind. (BTW, I think I belong in one of those good local coffee houses. Wish … Continue reading If I Were a Genre of Music…
Song of the Day: Lead Me
Since I heard Santcus Real's song Lead Me on Air1 it has become my new favorite song. Lead Me is from their latest release Pieces of A Real Heart.
Back to the Five by Ruth
Ruth is a Washington based alternative rock band that has toured with Switchfoot and Relient K. They have released two CDs on Tooth and Nail as well as an indy EP. Ruth is: Dustin Ruth — lead singer, guitar, harmonica Nicholas Wiinikka — lead guitar Jesse Counts — bass Daniel Passera — drums
Sounds of Christmas 2009: Silent Night
The alternative band House of Heroes is one of my new favorites. I like there unplugged version of Silent Night . The video has the feel of a home video. So grab a cup of hot chocolate, your family and gather round the laptop. Enjoy!
House of Heroes: In The Valley of the Dying Sun
House of Heroes is a Columbus, Ohio based alternative rock band. House of Heroes signed with Gotee Records in 2005. Their full length release The End is Not the End released this year.
More Music You Should Check Out: Fiction Family
Recently I discovered Fiction Family. Jon Foreman of Switchfoot and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek have teamed as Fiction Family. It is an interesting pairing. Switchfoot is an alternative rock band and Nickel Creek is a Bluegrass inspired progressive acoustic trio. Both Foreman are strong vocalist and play many instruments. Foreman has quite a different … Continue reading More Music You Should Check Out: Fiction Family
Some Musicians You Should Check Out
If you have been reading my blog you may have figured out that I like music. I have complied a list of of some of the musicians I listen to. This isn't really a Top 10 or favorite list just some artist I find interesting. Brobdingnagian Bards. The Bards call themselves the Original Celtic Renaissance … Continue reading Some Musicians You Should Check Out