Your 13 Step Guide To Becoming a Beatles Fan
Monday, July 14th, 2008Guest post: Treadmarkz is my brother-in-law, a Human Beatles Encyclopedia and the author of the weblog Treadmarkz.wordpress.com.
I am sure you have heard all the hubbub, but maybe you never quite knew what it was all about, this thing, this MANIA called the Beatles. If you have been thinking of getting into the Beatles (and I mean really into the Beatles, not just buying their latest Greatest hits compilation) this is not the Beatles’ Top 12 Best Albums, and I am not reviewing each album. This is just the order you need to buy them in, in order to feel the full effect of what they did.
The chronological order in which they were originally released seems like the most sensible way to do it. But this isn’t sensible. If you get into the Beatles you have to be prepared for a little disjointedness and things that come out of left field. You don’t have to follow this guide exactly, and as you will see, I give you opportunities to make your own choice. Also, this is just the original Beatles Music we are talking about here, not Let It Be…Naked, or the Love Album. Having said that, I give you…The List: (more…)
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.
Please your ears by pressing play now.
Click Button To Play | Right-Click To Download
NEW! Have a comment, request or review of your own that you would like played on the show? Call (206)202-7672 now and leave a message.
(more…)
Concert Review: Airbourne and Endeverafter Flat Out Rock
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008I just wanted to share a few quick thoughts with you concerning the Airbourne and EndeverafteR show I attended the other night at The Rock Night Club in Maplewood, MN.
The guys from EndeverafteR were polished and extremely entertaining. Throughout the show all I was thinking was “these guys get it.” Speaking as a child of the 80’s hard rock/metal scene, these guys could hang with the best of them. (more…)
MMP010 - Led Zeppelin in Heels
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Did you ever wonder what Led Zeppelin would sound like if they were fronted by a woman? Me neither. But - just for the hell of it - I put together a show featuring women that are covering a few of the great bands classics.
Oh and the website mentioned in this show is supposed to be the PodcastAnswerGuy.com (sorry Cliff). Not the two misspoken versions from the episode. Check him out if you are looking to get into podcasting.
Press play and see if the women can do Zeppelin justice.
Click Button To Play | Right-Click To Download
Here are songs heard on this podcast and a link to the bands website. Check them out.
Lez Zeppelin - “The Ocean”
Anne Wilson - “Immigrant Song”
Anne Wilson featuring Elton John - “Where To Now St. Peter”
All these artists and a ton more can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network
MMP009 - Rock and Funkin Roll Soul Jam
Friday, January 11th, 2008Head boppin’, pulse pumpin’ funked up grooves to put your mind were it needs to be. Yes that’s right, by the time you finish with this podcast you’ll be in a much better mood.
Press play and start feelin better now.
Click Button To Play | Right-Click To Download
Here are songs heard on this podcast and a link to the bands website. Check them out.
Life Has Teeth - “Miss Boogaloo”
Psykosoul - “Super Hot Lady Cop”
Ryan Shaw - “Nobody” (download this tune free on eMusic)
Brand New Heavies - “All Fired up” (download this tune free on eMusic)
All these artists and a ton more can also be found on the Pod Safe Music Network
How About a Little Rush! (Video)
Saturday, July 28th, 2007Do you wanna see a cool music video? Check out this animated video set to the band Rush’s classic instrumental.
Props to Rush on a great song and also to a creative individual named Bobby Standridge. Bobby Standridge explains the inspiration for this video on Neil Peart’s website.
Get New Paul McCartney Album “Memory Almost Full” for Free
Friday, July 13th, 2007I realize this is sort of old news but how cool is this? In another sign that the music industry is loosing ground, a major artist is using non-traditional means to distribute music. Mega-legend Paul McCartney has made his new album, “Memory Almost Full” available on the DRM free music download service eMusic.
What is even cooler is the fact that you can go there right now, sign up for free and take advantage of the 25 Free Downloads promotion to get the whole album for free.
Check it out and while there take a look around, there is a ton of great indie music available throughout the site.
5 Songs That Should Be Banned From Classic Rock Radio
Thursday, June 7th, 2007How many times can you hear a song that you like (or love) before you just can not stand it anymore because it is overplayed to death? Whether it is on the radio, on a jukebox, performed by a cover band or God forbid…karaoke. I have a few that I would like to share with you. Maybe it is just where I live.
1) “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC - It’s fucking everywhere. They have too many other good songs to play than to be pounding away on this one every day.
2) “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Would be much better in smaller doses.
3) “Sweet Emotion” by Aerosmith - Again, good band with a ton of other stuff to play.
4) “Crazy Train” Ozzy Osbourne - Great song, great guitarist. Let’s just put it away for awhile.
5) “Takin’ Care of Business” - BTO - Not sure if I ever need to hear this one again.
I am sure I missed some. I’m sure you have one or two you’d like to add to the list so don’t just sit there, put your hands on the keyboard and type something.
Is Steely Dan Wrecking Your Buzz?
Saturday, May 19th, 2007Taking a trip to the grocery store to get a few movies turned out to be an enlightening experience. Turns out that Steely Dan and I do not see eye to eye when it comes to choice of fine liquor.
Imagine this. There I am rolling down the road, iPod on mix and on pops “Hey Nineteen.” It sounds great; thumping base, silky smooth groove and great harmonies (what else would would you expect from Steely Dan?). Next thing ya know I started to listen to the lyrics, “…the Cuervo gold …the fine co–lum-bian, …let’s make tonight a wonderful thing.” Nice but, one word jumped out at me; Cuervo.
No offense Cuervo enthusiasts, but what in the hell is so wonderful about including this rough-tasting Tequila in an otherwise promising evening? Haven’t they heard of Don Julio?
Think about it. Julio tastes so good that you don’t have to bother with salt and lime. You get to spend a little more time with the fine Columbian and A LOT more time to work on the nineteen year old.
Lets try this again, “…Don Julio …the fine co–lum-bian, …let’s make tonight a wonderful thing.” Ahhh…perfect.