MMP024 - Somewhere Between Rock and Country Featuring Merle Haggard and Drive-By Truckers
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Spanning the globe to bring you music with no boundaries. Where the niche is not having the niche, I give you eight great songs by eight great artists.
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MMP021 - Just Press Play for Indie, Pop, Soul and Blues Music
Friday, May 2nd, 2008Dip your mood into this mellow but upbeat, chicken soup for the soul music offering. This is the kinda of music that grabs you and says “everything is gonna be alright.”
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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and links to each artists website;
James King - “Gold”
LouLou - “Sunday State of Mind”
Sean Costello - “Can’t Let Go” (get it free on eMusic)
Candy Butchers - “What To Do With Micheal”
Justin Hopkins - “Why Would God Ever Come to L.A.” (discover his older stuff free on eMusic)
Lo/Fi Pioneer - “Got To Know”
Jaik Miller - “Movin”
City and Colour - “Waiting” (discover his older stuff free on eMusic)
Other links mentioned in the show:
Experience what it’s like to be truly free. Watch the Into the Wild movie and be very glad you did.
Stop by my iTunes page now, tell me what you think by posting a comment and then subscribe.
Most of these and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.
MMP017 - Indie Alt Country Blues Get-Away Featuring The Black Crowes and Supersuckers
Sunday, March 9th, 2008It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Nooo, it’s the stress rising from your body as the soothing sounds of this podcast flood your senses.
Yep, it is time once again to mellow out and get loose. Press play, and get away.
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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and links to each artists website.
Supersuckers - “I don’t Wanna Know”
Jim Armstrong and the Sonic Deli Band - “Gypsy”
Pugslee -”Freewheelin”
Tim Young Band - “Unemployment Line”
Mama’s Cookin - “Aquarius Skies”
Mama’s Cookin - “What I Am”
Black Crowes - “Goodbye Daughters of the Revolution”
Most of these and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.
MMP013 - The Rockabilly Feel featuring Lee Rocker
Friday, February 8th, 2008Ain’t nothin’ like a good ‘ole fashioned dose of rock and roll - rockabilly style - to brighten up your day or night. So get out your boogie shoes and lose them blues.
Press play now and listen in as we check in on an old Stray Cat.
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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and links to each artists website. Check them out.
Johnny Nicholas - “The Hustle Is On”
Lee Rocker - “Rockin Harder”
The Sleepers - “Last Cowboy”
Jake Lear - “Leave This Town”
Website and article mentioned in this podcast.
Worlds of Wayne podcast - Interview with Lee Rocker
These and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network
MMP002 - Blues Baby, All Blues
Friday, September 21st, 2007I was sitting around tonight with little extra time on my hands. I figured I would listen to some tunes. While I was at, I figured I would share.
Press play, sit back and check out the show. This is the relaxin-laid-back-havin-a-beer-or-two show.
Here’s the music that I played on the show. Go and check these guys out.
Big George Jackson Blues Band - Beggin Ain’t for Me
Rex Rambler - What It Takes To Be Your Man
NiteRail - Selfish Ways
Big George, Rex Rambler and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.
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MMP001 - Cherry Popper
Sunday, August 5th, 2007**NOTE: CLICK ON DOWNLOAD TO PLAY** or it will sound like Alvin, Simon and Theodore hi-jacked the show…long story!
Join me as I pop my music podcasting cherry. I call this show the Melting Pot because I will be mixing it up, both in terms of music and topic.
Press play now and see where my music taste and unique perspectives will take yours.
Here are some links to the artist I featured in the show;
Rob Kendt - Inspections
NiteRail - The Stumble
NiteRail - Time For Me To Go
Oh…and here is that link to that NiteRail live music review I told you about during the show.
Psst…the player is screwy but it sounds fine if you listen to from the “original audio source” or click on “audio mp3″ right below play button.
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Music Review: VH1 Classic Presents: Metal Mania - Stripped, Vol. 2: The Anthems
Monday, June 11th, 2007If you like to read reviews and hear about new bands and artists then you are in luck. I am going to start doing at least one album review per week. I have been doing some advertising on a few other sites and I am pretty sure it will produce some content for me to review. Many bands and artists out there are looking for exposure and I want to give it to them if they are good.
To get the ball rolling, I am going to review a compilation. Besides being out for a few years now (and having the longest title in the title in my collection), this album and its tracks incorporate a lot of what Musicgoat music is all about. It almost doesn’t matter what your taste in music is with this cd. Metalheads, Indie, Acoustic and Blues fans alike will appreciate many of these cuts.
Let me start with the highlights. Cinderella really surprised me on “Shake Me.” I almost didn’t recognize it at first. They took a relatively straight forward rock song, slowed it down and painted on some cozy blues texture. The harmony’s, the riffs… yummy.
I was literally addicted to LA Guns acoustic version of “Sex Action.” The song is almost sleazier in acoustic. I like.
“Here I Go Again” is a great strummer and really highlights David Coverdale’s vintage 70’s howling-hard blues vocals.
With a guilty pleasure factor of 15 on a scale from 1 to 10 there is just something about Jani Lanes version of “Cherry Pie.” A tip for the guys; careful how loud you have this one up when the windows are down in your car. Trust me!
Not sure how I feel about “Rock You Like A Hurricane” by the Scorpions. The song has been brutally overplayed for years now but I guess it was nice to hear another version. It is alright but I’m not sure if the arrangement goes well with the theme. It doesn’t really rock like a hurricane, more like a very mild thunderstorm.
Everything else is pretty decent, except the following. Listen at your own risk.
I have always been a fan of Ratt but don’t even waste your time with this unrecognizable, disappointing and almost confusing version of “Round and Round.” What the hell?
Poisons Talk Dirty to me doesn’t do anything except beg for distortion. Nelson “Love and Affection”… no comment.
All labels aside, this CD has a little something for everyone. This was quite a surprise and an adventure for an old metalhead like myself. Check it out - VH1 Classic Presents: Metal Mania - Stripped, Vol. 2: The Anthems
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Review: NiteRail Turns Heads at the L-Cove
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007Last Saturday night I was reminded of how freakin’ awesome live blues can be. I attended the type of show that doesn’t come around very often; the no-cover-blow-you-away- by-surprise type.
The band NiteRail played for nearly four and a half hours at one of my favorite watering holes, The L-Cove (Minnesota City, Minnesota). This band left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. The mood was ultra-chipper and there wasn’t the slightest hint of a frown in the bar.
NiteRail could be described as a Progressive Blues band with a dash or two of Americana and Rockabilly mixed in for good measure. Along with some solid originals Clapton, Robert Johnson and Hendrix were just a few of the artists covered.
The guitarist Korey Hicks is a product of the Berklee School of Music and can easily be considered a great guitar player. Not only did he effortlessly dance around any melody and shine with every solo effort but he was getting some new sounds out of his guitar without disturbing the classic blues vibe. There was one lick that sticks out in my mind. He did something with harmonics and the volume knob ala Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. In fact my buddy thought he heard keyboards until I told him it was the guitar. Add to that the fact that I’m not sure I’ve ever seen fingers move that fast on the neck of a Fender Telecaster. If you’re a huge fan of great guitar playing like I am, he is a treat to watch. Good stuff!
Frontman Mike Fugazzi provided solid vocals but it was his harmonica that breathed fire into many of the jams. I am by no means a harmonica aficionado but some of the runs Fugazzi went on commanded your attention and it is pretty easy to tell he has above average skills. He was even able to harmonize with the guitar on a few runs which was very cool.
The rhythm section more than earned their keep. Everything including the long, entrancing guitar/harmonica solo runs were held together tightly by a groove served with complete precision. No groove too fast or too slow for these guys.
My favorite of the night had to be be their cover of the Allman Brothers tune “Whipping Post.” I had just the right amount of Newcastle in me to really feel it (more on the benefits of Newcastle here). Fugazzi did the keyboard parts with the harmonica. This song also featured some of the guitar/harmonica harmonization I spoke of earlier.
They even played a Stevie Wonder cover “Sir Duke.” It was by far not one of their best songs of the night, but being the goat that I am, I gotta give them props. Nice touch!
If there is one criticism I have of these guys, it is that the original songs on their website just don’t give you a full appreciation for what these guys are capable of. With that said, it will not stop me from picking up a copy of their CD to throw on the iPod.
Overall, NiteRail is well-oiled machine with each part being exceptional at what they do. Their passion for performing and for the music is obvious, this added to the over-whelming good feel of the show. In a nutshell, these dudes are pros.
You can be sure that I will be telling everyone know about these guys and I’m sure I can say the same for the large majority of the crowd that was still wanting more at closing time. I almost feel guilty not paying to see these guys.
If you live anywhere near Minnesota or Wisconsin, check NiteRail’s playing dates and get your ass to a show. If not, visit their website, check out their cd and give them a call, maybe they’ll come to you. You will be doing yourself a big favor.
Nano Review 001 - 3 Artists To Help Your Summer Swing
Friday, May 11th, 2007From time to time I am going to offer up some music that makes me, for one reason or another, all bubbly inside. I will call these periodical offerings the True Goat Music series.
Basically, I just wanted to do my part to help you feed your music player with a steady toe-tapping, groove healthy diet. Also, staying true to the Musicgoat mantra, I will be recommending old and new music from genres and styles all over the map.
Here you go…over the last month or so these are a few artists that have made my spring in Minnesota the beez kneez. Read below and see if you anything fits.
Donovan Frankenreiter - Move By Yourself - I saw a write up on him on iTunes last spring and I remembered his name from when I saw him open for Jack Johnson on the “On and On” tour. I picked this album up and it didn’t leave my cd player for at least a month.
Outside of his original acoustic sound he has a serious 70’s style groove going on all over this this album. When listening to this album you get the feeling that Donovan is a pretty laid back guy, someone who is taking life in stride by stride. He will translates that feeling to you flawlessly since many of the songs are perfect 10’s on the infectious scale. With the grooves and attitude gushing out of Donavan you can’t help but get the feeling that he doesn’t have any problem getting laid.
Favorite song is Fool. Straight blues baby. This album is best served with a lot of sunshine and a hacky sac (cocktails optional).
Matisyahu - Live At Stubbs - If you like your music with a bit of reggae, a dash of hip hop, and spiritual overtones for some unlikely inspiration, than you will dig this.
Check out “Chop ‘em Down” and be careful, this song is sticky. My 4 year old song was walking around the house for days humming this. Note to beatbox fans everywhere, you have to check out his song entitled “Beatbox.” The things the guy can do with a mouth and mic.
Coolest part about this album you get it as a free music download, right now, at a site called eMusic
. Serve with good friends and a nice relaxed outdoor setting.
Van Halen - Fair Warning - I don’t mention them because they are back in the news but because they are just damn good. The album you never hear about flat out rocks from start to finish.
You might have to be a guitar player to truly appreciate some of what I think is Eddies best work, if not take my word for it. Meanstreet and Hear About it Later both rule. Unchained and So This is Love will put you in the mood to party. If your not cruising around in your car on a sunny day serve with cold beer, some buddies and and some good looking women.
That does it for this addition of True Goat Music. Grab some new music from the artist above and put them into heavy summer rotation. You won’t regret it.