i just came across these guys the other day (over at hear ya ), but already the deep dark woods seem to have taken over my playlist...they play smooth country-rock rooted in traditional folk music that's somewhat reminiscent of the grateful dead or gram parsons...their second album, hang me, oh hang me was released through black hen music last year & while the band seems to be gathering a following up in canada, i imagine it'll only be a matter of time before more people in the states begin to take notice. [...]
The first big event of the 2008 election season was held last night, the Iowa caucus . Given that I'm a bit of a politics nut, I decided to take a look around at all of the candidates last night to find out more about their taste in music. The search proved a bit fruitless, but then, as the results started to pour in, it struck me - perhaps EAR FARM could pick some songs for each of the candidates, based upon their Iowa caucus results. So that's exactly what we did. Is that stupid? Fine, go away! Does [...]
No doubt about it, "Stag" Lee Sheldon was a bad man, although probably not as bad as the legend that his dastardly deed spawned. What makes the story of poor Billy Lyon's murder worthy of such attention? Judging by the number of times that the song has been recorded and the incredible diversity of its popularity across just about every genre and style of American music, I've got to believe that there has to be something in the story that has universal appeal. The hero (or more appropriately, anti-hero) of the story is a vile, callous, murderer [...]
Can't believe it is the end of October already. Seriously, this year is FUCKING FLYING BY. Halloween is here so get out your best Amy Winehouse outfit or Trey Pill Box and get your trick or treat on. I'll be...
Mickey Hart (formerly of The Grateful Dead ) and Zakir Hussain (world renowned Indian tabla player) have teamed up again for the creation of a new album titled Global Drum Project . The pair has been collaborating off and on since the 70's with their world fusion experiment Diga Rhythm Band , and again in the 90's with their Planet Drum CD (the very first to win the first world music Grammy). For this project, they are supported by Taufiq Qureshi on percussion & vocals, Niladari Kumar on sitar, Dilshad [...]
So my son Jake is insisting on watching some Fox evilness named "The Next Great American Band". Tonight's show apparently required all participants to cover a Dylan tune. Call me an old curmudgeon, but wow did all these groups just suck! I really mean suck . The lack of dynamics and lyrical sensitivity in their arrangement, playing, delivery was complete. Covers should change the delivery and flavor, but never lose the soul of the song. The very best covers ever (Bruce's encores in the early days, for example) renew the soul, and practically [...]
The Grateful Dead always had an affinity for the Hampton Coliseum. The spaceship held some great Dead shows, and often brought out the more mystical elements of the band. They played many a great show at Hampton, not the least of which were those legendary Fall '89 shows. On the 20th of March 1986, during the second night's show, the Grateful Dead threw out some of their crazy magic dust in the way of their first performance in thirteen years of the Phil Lesh rare classic "Box of Rain." It may seem like small potatoes to some of you, but [...]
Featured on this summer's Warped Tour and one of the 100 Bands To Watch for 2007, according to Alternative Press, The Spill Canvas makes its full-length major-label debut with an alternative pop album produced by Neal Avron (Fall Out Boy, New Found Glory, The Wallflowers, Yellowcard). Thanks to hailed indie albums and constant touring, The Spill Canvas has built a growing fan base that's about to spill over into the mainstream.-- Amazon.com I had no idea what I was going to pick up for music tonight; actually I [...]
"For me, jug band music is the mud that my toes are planted in" Grateful Dead's Bob Weir. I wrote about jug band music in the past and am excited that there is a new documentary about jug band innovator Gus Cannon called Chasin' Gus' Ghost and features Bob Weir, David Grisman, Jug Band Revivalist Jim Kweskin , Taj Mahal, and Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian. The movie will premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival on October 13th. I hope it has a wider release and would like to [...]
Grateful Dead: Dancing In The Streets (JAZ edit) Thanks and praises to JAZ for doing this! It also happens to coincide neatly with the publication of this book . source material: GD live at Cape Cod Coliseum, 10/27/79
I've always been more of a Stones guy-more of a Richards than a Lennon, more of a Jagger than a McCartney. I like the Beatles and all, but to me rock and roll will always be The Rolling Stones. I know that after about 1985, the band kind of went to shit (although I do like much of Steel Wheels), but before that how many bands could release a solid album-and many classic albums-nearly every year for almost a decade? Not many. And none did it while snorting Columbia up their nose, dating supermodels, and having [...]
So I know that Lindsay Lohan's arrest was a while ago, but that doesn't mean I can't put together a playlist of all the best songs about cocaine, right? Besides, if this article is to be believed, she might not even be charged with cocaine possession. But, as with all things gossip related, you should probably take that with a massive grain of salt. Here now are songs about cocaine use, for you fascist fashionistas and hallow-eyed party-goers. Enjoy! Download: WASP - "Cocaine Cowboys" [...]
Here is what I did with my body one day: At Leysin, in 1945, a piece of one of my ribs was removed, and subsequently given back to me, quite formally, wrapped up in a piece of medical gauze (the physicicans professed that my body belongs to me, in whatever dismembered state they restored it to me: I am the owner of my bones, in life as in death). For a long time I kept this fragment of myself in a drawer, a kind of body penis analogous to the end of a rib chop, not knowing quite [...]
This part of the country I call home sure could use some rain... Narrowing this playlist to a scant 10 wasn't quite so easy to do. It seems weather is a universal subject of song, and well... perhaps rain is easy to sing about. Personally, I hope to have a date with my front porch very soon... listening to some rain soaking this parched earth. Lord knows we need it. Enjoy. 01. Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians — A Hard Rain's A Gonna Fall 02. Bob Dylan — [...]
Ok so there are a couple of reasons behind this post. First, there was the Mars proximity email which had been circulating the last few weeks, and which turned out to be a hoax . Then there was this weeks hilarious episode of Flight of the Conchords featuring several David Bowie dream sequences culminating in one of the most memorable musical segments of the season (embedded below for your viewing pleasure). So I give you my tribute to David Bowie and to Mars . Please note that the only reference [...]
we really didnt need another dead photo so in their place is ms johansson. posting may be sporadic over the next few days. as it turns out my modem is broken at the crib and the earliest comcast can come out to replace it is tuesday. awesome! i wish i had the cash to go buy one but tis [...]
so, the pain has not subsided. the odd thing is is that when i do the yoga poses, thanks tualla, i really feel no pain in my shoulder blade. its when i am sitting, as i am now, that i feel the pinch. its quite obnoxious to say the least. austin's black before red creates the [...]
Twelve years ago today, July 9, the Grateful Dead played its 2314th and final show at Soldier's Field in Chicago. It wasn't until recently, when a friend reintroduced me to the band, a band I subsequently had little interest in historically, that I acquired an interest in the group. They had always been too soft, or too unstructured, but I was blessed with the ability to take the music my friend had given me, sit outside on a sunny day and just enjoy life. In Forest Knolls, California Jerry Garcia would die [...]
Editor's note: Today is the first official day of summer. That always makes me sad because it means that from here on out, everything begins to wind down and shorten. But hey, let's not dwell on it. Summer is here and it seemed only right to include a summer songs post to celebrate. The latest comes from Los Angeles writer Daniel Chamberlin . I've known Dan ever since the days when both of us were at URB Magazine and he was definitely some of the editors I've enjoyed working with the most. [...]
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