MMP014 - Acoustic Valentine Music Featuring Jason Moss
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008Love is many spendored thing but when there is music involved, the heart strings really sing. St. Valentines is back and its time to let these acoustic music masters do there magic.
Grab some wine, lower the lights, and press play now.
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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and links to each artists website. Check them out.
Adam Schmitt - “The Morning After” (Minnesota’s Own)
Jason Moss - “Face My Fears”
Uncle Seth - “Little Pieces”
Peasant - “Stop For Her”
Lo/Fi Pioneer - “Roses”
Edwin Derricutt - “Cold as Ice”
These and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network
MMP007 - Acoustic Music Mellow and Maintain
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007Ahhhh, nothing like a little acoustic music, a soothing voice and whatever else to help you relax.
Listen now, see why you’re never to old to try new things and, most of all, reeeeelaaaaax.
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Here are songs and the bands you heard on this podcast. Check them out.
Fort Pastor - “Crazy”
Art Linton - “Strange Ways” (download this song and 24 others for free on eMusic)
Jon Nicholson - “Grandma’s Gettin’ High”
Supersuckers - “Some People Say”
These and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.
MMP005 - All About Ethan Stone
Saturday, December 1st, 2007I have been waiting to share this music with you for awhile now and I’m excited to hear what you think. This edition of the Melting Pot podcast features three songs from a great new artist named Ethan Stone.
Thanks to Jersey Todd, I discovered his music a few months ago. I am seriously digging it and I know you will too.
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Music Review Plus: Nick Daugherty Learns A Lesson
Monday, July 23rd, 2007Do you have dreams? Better yet, do you have the balls to chase those dream? Well a guy Nick Daugherty did and I wanted pass his inspiring story on to you.
While listening to the Musicians Cooler podcast. I heard the host, Dave Jackson talk about this musician that decided it was time to become proactive in making his dream of getting a recording contract a reality. I had to investigate.
What I found was a year long journal of the trials and tribulations of aspiring musician Nick Daugherty. Nick decided, a little over a year ago, that he would begin seeking out a record deal and he gave himself a year to do it. This journal, found at Nick’s Journey, was a brilliant way for Nick to share his experiences with the world and, at the same time, keep himself accountable to his pursuit.
You can follow along with him as his proactive approach, belief in himself and an insatiable willingness to learn help all of the pieces for his dream fall into place. From the bits and pieces I’ve had the time to read, he was able to put together a band and assemble a network of trustworthy individuals to help him out.
Find out what he learned on his journey and whether or not he got his wish then be sure to check out his music.
The first song I checked out entitled “1000 Times Tonight” had me thinking “ladies… lookout!” I bet this song could melt just about any woman. Hell, under the right circumstances like a first date, anniversary, romantic surprise, etc you could really fan the flames with this tune. I just know there are love scenes everywhere just begging for a song like this.
Next up was “Can’t Say I Love You Anymore.” If you are going through a breakup, Nick offers up a remedy and some hope. I have been there myself, so trust me when I tell you it will ease your pain.
Finally, “Out Of My League” is as sincere as they come. A humble admission in the presence of complete admiration.
Overall, every song is offers up great lyrics, crisp acoustic guitar and haunting, heartfelt vocals! You’ll love his voice.
You can find these songs on Nick’s music page.
Whether you are a musician, music fan, entrepreneur or human being you will appreciate Nick Daugherty’s story. He is a musician who decided it was time to be proactive in the search for his dream. His story is inspiring and a great life lesson for us all. He reminds us all that dreams are not something that come looking for us but something we must actively seek out. Now go and see if he got that record deal.
Nano Music Review 002 - Come and Get and Some Acoustic, Jazz and Pop
Saturday, July 14th, 2007Requests for music reviews are coming in fast and furious. In an attempt to keep up with all the goat-worthy requests, and give you a nice selection of new cuts to check out, I am going to offer up what I call nano reviews.
These teasers will give you just enough information to get you started along the path to new music discovery. Here are a few Indie music artists that are worthy of your consideration:
John Batdorf (self described - acoustic, folk rock) Veteran of the 70’s scene. I’m a sucker for good acoustic guitar and John Batdorf easily satisfies. Solid! Check out “Home Again” and the don’t even think about missing the 70’s epic joyride “Batdorf Rodney Silver.” Check him out on MySpace too.
Blip Blop (self described - Down-tempo, Jazz, Nu-Jazz)
Not really sure what to say, it all just sounds pretty damn cool. Must be heard to be appreciated. There are a few tunes on their MySpace page but you’ll find a larger, better sounding collection on their KamakazeMusic.com page .
John Mullane (self described - pop, rock, electro)
His sound takes me back to my youth by having a classic 80’s radio written all over it. If that is your genre, his song “Desire” is sure to please. For a healthy shot of inspiration make sure you listen to “Go the Distance.” We could all benefit from this type of mindset. Great message. Oh, and make sure you check out his cover of Tainted Love (the crunchy guitar is a nice touch). Go check out this Canadian rocker now.
Check them out and let them know the Musicgoat sent you.
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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.