This album is one of my most eagerly anticipated releases. I’ve been listening to Josh Turner and Carson McKee for what seems like about two years. These young men are extremely talented. Josh Turner’s YouTube page, formerly named after his Martin guitar, is …
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Seattle’s City Arts Festival
Photos credit: Elizabeth Crook In addition to some major national artists, some of Seattle’s finest came together at the City Arts Fest, October 18-21, 2012. Being fairly new to the Seattle area, this crash course on the best and brightest of the region’s …
Gary Clark Jr. – “When My Train Pulls In”
In anticipation of Gary Clark Jr.’s new album, Blak and Blu, which is a stupid title, this is a video of “When My Train Pulls In”. It’s one of the best songs on the album and really shows what he’s capable of. The album is …
The Milk Carton Kids: Portland Sessions
Incredible recording by two of the finest musicians alive today. For fans of beauty.
Broken Fences – Broken Fences
Music is most easily digested and appreciated when it fits the mood. While some use music to get them psyched up or to calm them down, I think music is best when it fits the mood that already exists. Not all music fits …
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals – “Goodbye Kiss”
I love Grace Potter. I may actually be in love with her. She has an incredibly soulful voice, she writes simple songs that have strong meanings and she plays a mean piano. She seems to be more honest and genuine than any other woman …
5 “I Can’t Wait Until It’s November 7th” Songs
If you’re like me, you can’t wait until it’s November 7th and the election is over. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely hope it goes one way, but I almost just want it to be over either way, so we can move on. …
Josh Moore – “Tomorrow”
This recording of Josh Moore and Ryan Gustafson highlights some subtle yet excellent guitar licks. The vocals are good too. Enjoy.
YouTube Gem: Ha Ha Tonka – Black Betty
Chances are you’ve heard of Ha Ha Tonka, but you probably couldn’t name a song of theirs. Their name shows up everywhere, they’ve been on “No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain”, they’ve toured with Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons and have played at …
Joshua Radin at the Bing Lounge
KINKradio’s Bing Lounge is an awesome resource that brings us Joshua Radin’s incredibly relaxing voice. Here’s an interview with him and one of his fantastic original songs. Listen to both because in the interview he explains the story behind the song. Seriously cool. …
