One of the great things about summer in the good ole’ US of A is the fact that there is never a shortage of the three ingredients that - when combined - can melt tension away faster than soft-serve ice cream on a 90 plus degree day. Those three ingredients - in case you missed the title - are the blues, tasty BBQ and some good beer.
That is why I have decided to make this theme an annual occurrence here on the goat. This year, not only do I load your player with ten KILLER blues tunes but I offer up an observation that might even keep you flatulence free the next morning.
Ideally you will want to play this podcast while BBQing outdoors with beer in hand - and people you want to impress within earshot - BUT if that ain’t in the cards, then grab a beer, press play and close your eyes, I will take you there.
Well I finally did it, I recorded my very own song and I want to share it with you. Also, since I am the one normally doing all of the reviewing, I thought it would be fun to turn the tables around and give you all a chance to review me - either in the comments below, via my contact form or your blog.
I call the song “How to Change the World” and you can check it out now by visiting my personal site PlanetCorey.com.
It is just me, my acoustic guitar and my message.
This is something I’ve been meaning to do for quite awhile now and I have to tell you, I’ve been missing out. It is extremely fun to record music and it is hard to describe the feeling of hearing something I started from scratch playing back at you.
I’m addicted and I am a songwriting junky right now. I can’t wait to get back in the studio to record the next one.
Anyway, remember that you can share your review in the comments below, via the contact form, on your own site OR any social networking profile blog you might have (Facebook, MySpace, iMeem, etc). I don’t care what you say - since I am a big boy and can take it - all I ask is that you are honest and constructive.
Hope you like it and I can’t wait to hear what you guys think.
Guest post: Treadmarkzis my brother-in-law, a Human Beatles Encyclopedia and the author of the weblog Treadmarkz.wordpress.com.
Some Country music purists would probably say that anything that warrants the name “Alternative Country” is not really Country. But ultimately it is the domain of the fan to judge what an artist is or is not, to them.
A little country sensibility with a style that hovers along the cusp of blues, pop, jazz owing to a stint on Memphis’ legendary Beale Street, and nearly a decade in Nashville, her new CD, “2 Years” is the fruit of experience. She did not come out of nowhere.
Guest post: Because I thought you might enjoy, this very good article has been hand-picked by Yours Truly and is being re-publishing with permission. The author is Roger E Lear from www.BanginBeatsByREL.com.
Editors note: This post is pretty inspiring and very timely for me personally. I am starting to wake up to my true calling - writing, recording and performing - and this is the kind of stuff - from someone who is making it happen - that has me believing. I hope that it inspires you the way it inspired me. Enjoy!
In a book I read not long ago titled “Do You” by Russell Simmons, he shared the discovery he made regarding success and the pursuit of “things” as a benchmark of success. He noted an unnamed MC who spent lots of money on a nice car and rims. Inevitably, sometime after the purchase the question shows up; “Is this it?“ Read the rest of this entry
Guest post: Susan Kemman resides in South Park (no kidding), is a Prog music nut and is the Assistant Director of - and talent scout for - the The Highest Independent Music Tour in the World, The South Park Music Tour. Take it away Susan!
The Summer will be brimming with competitions, festivals, tours and holiday bashes; many opportunities for getting your Band a gig or a little name recognition. Talent Searches, Tours and Battle of the Bands pay out prize money or comps equal to what you would earn at a gig, ALL for just a one hour performance. Networking with the Bands and Industry people at these Events can offer tremendous earning potential by breaking you into new Venues.
The Melting Pot is back in action and you, my friend, are not going to wanna miss a single note of any tune present in this compilation. The tunes, like me, are mellow yet upbeat and 100% thought provoking.
Grab a beer, glass of wine or mixer and press play now!
Have a comment, request or review of your own that you would like played or discussed on the show? Shoot me an email or put somehting in the comments below.
Guest post: Because I thought you might enjoy, this article has been hand-picked by Yours Truly and is being re-publishing with permission. The author is Richie Gilbert from www.inspired-songwriting-tips.com. Bon appatite!
If you want to learn how to write a song, do what all successful songwriters should do: Study songwriting. If you want to learn how to write great songs, study great songs!
If you want to be a master songwriter, learn from the masters.
If you’ve been writing songs for a while, you most likely are doing something right. When you write regularly you get a feel for it. You develop an instinct for what is catchy, memorable and engaging.
Just when you thought the flute was strictly for use in the symphony and Jethro Tull tunes, someone comes along and adds a little beatbox and a lot of flavor. Check out this video featuring a guy named Nathan “flutebox” Lee. Read the rest of this entry
If you write music, lyric or both and you want to see where you stand in the sea of songwiriters - and maybe win a little cash - why not enter a songwriting contest. Here are a few contests you could should enter this year.
Last year I entered into the USA Songwriting Competition to see if I could win. Plus, I was just curious to see how these things worked and maybe even get a little feedback.
Well I didn’t win anything and I didn’t get any feedback BUT I feel that just going through the motions really helped me to improve my skills, to push myself to learn more about writing and also realize that I needed to touch up my recording skills.
So if you write, give it a shot.
Do you know of any more? Let us know in the comments below.
If you are a sucker for good (or at least interesting) cover songs, then check these out. Here are a few of the good - and not so good - that I’ve come across lately.
First, you’ll want to check out Prince doing “Crimson and Clover”. Even though I am a Prince fan and fellow resident of the great state of Minnesota, I still like Joan Jetts cover better.
