Sharing music is right up there with writing and performing it in my book. So I figured I’d share of few great mellow songs that have been in HEAVY rotation on my iPod.
I put these in my “Mental Massage” playlist and each one of these is great for kicking back and relaxing with.
Check them out!
Brent Dennon – “Only Rain”
Great message for those who just got dumped or are going through a break up of some sort. Might help take the edge off for a little bit anyway. And is it just me or can you hear a tinge of Tom Petty in there.
Back in 2002 Bonnie Cooper experienced the unthinkable, she lost her mother and brother within 7 months of each other (can you imagine? either can I).
While making arrangements for the funeral she looked everywhere for music that would provide a fitting memorial to lay her loved ones to rest. Unfortunately, she didn’t find anything.
Knowing first hand that there was a need for this type of resource she decided to build her own memorial music site. Read the rest of this entry
Like you I am a huge fan of good music. I am always looking to find and share whatever I find with you anytime I can.
Today, aside from authoring a headline longer than 3 freight trains, I wanted to profile a few of the world class singer-songwriters that I have the honor of supporting next Wednesday night (Sept. 21st) at the Mayo Civic in Rochester, MN: Sally Barris, Jon Vezner and Brandon Sampson.
Here are a few facts and some video from each of these artists. Enjoy!
If you’ve been around me for very long you know that I have always LOVED discovering and sharing music. Way before I was writing and performing music, I was trading tapes and cd’s, I was swapping recommendations with anyone and everyone who brought up music and I was sifting through every rack looking for new and/or rare tapes, albums and CD’s at music stores (Remember those?).
I guess you could say that I am a music geek.
I found a new website that allows me to do some of those things once again and figured I’d share it with you. the site is called Blip.fm
Be A DJ…
Blip.fm lets you find songs and video’s from just about any artist and then immediately share it with anyone you are connected to within Blip.fm and other sites like Facebook, Twitter, Last.FM and others. You are a DJ/VJ.
Anything and Everything…
Another cool thing about Blip.fm is the diversity you can hear by listening other “DJ’s” (everyone is a DJ on Blip.fm) stuff. If you are like me, than you love all types of music. You can hear Johnny Cash one minute, John Mayer the next, then Snoop Dogg, then….I think you get the point. You just never know and that’s half the fun. It is something that you rarely get these days on terrestrial radio.
It is pretty cool sharing tunes with anyone and everyone who might be be passing by one of your profiles.
Let’s Hook Up…
Anyway, I figured I’d pass that along. I haven’t been Blipping a ton but I am more and more everday. Stop by, grab a profile, add me as a freind and start blipping. You can find me on Blip.fm here. I’d love to see what kind of stuff you’re listening to.
Its about 11:42 on Friday night, got out of bed because I couldn’t sleep. I grabbed some popcorn, a caffeine free diet root beer and a DVD – “It Might Get Loud.”
It is the second time I’ve seen this, but damn, every time I watch it I get jacked up and wanna play guitar, make music, create something, etc. Now I really can’t sleep, but that’s ok (at least until the kids wake me up in the morning). That’s when the good stuff comes out.
I was thinking about how freakin amazing it is that the contents of a small plastic disc can plant a seed. Plant it, water it, and feed it – as long as you let it. As long as you let grow. Let it take you where it needs to take you.
After watching the show I have a whole new appreciation for Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White. They were like kids sharing their inspirations telling their stories, playing tunes and, from what i can tell, truly enjoying the company of the other two. Watching others artists create is infectious.
Hell, if you are a musician and this movie doesn’t will you to pick up an instrument, then you better check your pulse. And if your are not a musician and this movie gets you pumped, there is a musician inside begging to get out. LET HIM (OR HER) OUT DAMMIT!
I guess the the moral of this late night ramble is…ah…um…do yourself a favor and watch “It Might Get Loud.” Then pick up your guitar or go buy one (or not, check out the classic opening scene below). Join the fun.
OH, and before I forget, be on the look out for some future posts on this very subject. You could just sign up to my fanlist (look to your right when you visit PlanetCorey.com now). I will deliver the article right to your email inbox and I’ll even give 3 free mp3 downloads right now just to say thanks.
Last Monday Doc informed me that we had the opportunity to play the Hei N’ Low Tap in Winona and I jumped at it. It was a no-brainer since I have been wanting to play down there for quite awhile. I’ve always loved the atmosphere and the crowd. It’s pretty easy to have a good time down there. Be sure to stop down.
Not sure if you knew this but I have a site called Musicgoat.com. This is where I do some reviews, share music related news and host a free music podcast.
Yesterday I posted a podcast filled with some great acoustic music and figured it would be right up your alley. You can go listen to this episode by clicking here now -> Acoustic Americana Triple Double.
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