Steven Craig Carlson: Acoustic Lunch at Ohio University’s Baker Center — 10 November 2021
Category: Music Video
The Mad Drummer: “Sharp-Dressed Man”
“The only guy who can play drums and fight off ninjas at the same time.” — Vasilias Kobliska
“This is the best drummer in the world. He is a performance in himself. Fantastic.” — Fred Mead
“What makes this gold is that he’s not even over-playing that much. He’s just way over-performing. What a legend!” — Johnny BigMac
“I’m sure this drummer doesn’t realize he’s doing a spot-on Chris Farley impression. but he’s a hoot to watch.” — Fred Brennion
“It’s incredible. Even with all those crazy moves, he’s still landing every beat.” — Thagiriion
For more information about The Mad Drummer (Steve Moore) please visit: www.themaddrummer.com
Mighty Musical Motivation August 2021 — Annette Rochelle Aben
Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner……I love London…. — The Cheesesellers Wife
This isn’t poetry, just me being indulgent on a Sunday night….….again…. I was born in London, went to university in London and still love my home town, even though I will never live there again. The video for this song shows several of my old haunts….and I so want to go to a gig at […]
Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner……I love London…. — The Cheesesellers Wife
Music Recommendation: Annie Hendriz — “Fake It ’Til You Make It”
BRUCE’S RECOMMENDATION OF BANDCAMP MUSIC
Music: “Fake It ’Til You Make It”
Album: FOLKISH
Artist: Annie Hendrix
Artist Location: California
Info: San Francisco Bay Area-based songwriter, composer, music producer.
Lyra, a fan, wrote, “This is a really beautiful, personal album! I love the instrumentation; it feels like I’m listening to a traveling band of bards. Favorite track: ‘Joan.’”
Music & Lyrics by Annie Hendrix, except “Silence,” music by Travis W. Hendrix, lyrics by Annie Hendrix
Performed by Annie Hendrix – vocals, guitar, violin
Travis W. Hendrix – oud, ocarina, guitar, mandolin, bass,
backing vocals, additional tambourine
Ben Weiner – percussion, piano
Fionna Lane – backing vocals
Kalei Yamanoha – steel guitar
Seb Shader – violin
Andrew Cohen – helicon
Price: $1.29 for track; $11.99 for 11-track album
Genre: Folk
Links:
https://anniehendrix.bandcamp.com/album/folkish
https://anniehendrix.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRZVHfMjBZwrOUSprH3ujQ
Annie Hendrix Official Website
Music Recommendation: Autoramas — Motocross”
BRUCE’S RECOMMENDATION OF BANDCAMP MUSIC
Music: “Motocross”
Album: MOTOCROSS
Artist: Autoramas
Artist Location: Brazil
Info: The second track is also excellent: “Bahamas”
“Formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1998, Autoramas mixes rock from the 60s, New Wave and Jovem Guarda. One of the most successful bands in the independent scene, it has abundant material and numerous international tours. Currently it is composed by Gabriel Thomaz, Érika Martins, Jairo Fajer and Fábio Lima.”
First Autoramas 7′
Released December 1, 1999
“The Autoramas are a Brazilian surf/garage rock/garage punk/rockabilly band that started in the late 90s and continue playing to this day.” — Wikipedia
Price: $4 (USD) for two-track album
Genre: Surf Instrumental
Links:
https://autoramas.bandcamp.com/album/motocross
https://autoramas.bandcamp.com
Music Recommendation: Sallie Mae / Storeetellers — “Dirty Blues”
BRUCE’S RECOMMENDATION OF BANDCAMP MUSIC
Music: “Dirty Blues”
Album: THE ROYAL BAEBY
Artist: Sallie Mae / Storeetellers
Artist Location: California
Info: The second date is so much harder to get than the first.
THE ROYAL BAEBY is Storeetellers’ first full-length album.
All songs written and arranged by Storeetellers
Mayra Cortez – Guitar and Vocals
Richelle Banas – Drums and Vocals
Lucia Mota – Bass and Vocals
Briana Harley – Guitar and Vocals
The video is of another song by the Storeetellers. America de la Torre wrote about the video, “My freind halana is in this but honestly this is the gayest thing ive seen.”
Note by Bruce: “If America de la Torre means this in a good way, she’s right.”
Price: $1 (USD) for song; $10 (USD) for 12-track album
Genre: Pop Punk, Punkpopabilly
Links:
https://salliemay.bandcamp.com
https://salliemay.bandcamp.com/album/the-royal-baeby
Music Recommendation: Autoramas — “Blue Monday”
Music: “Blue Monday”
Album: UNSERE FAVORITEN [OUR FAVORITES]
Artist: Autoramas
Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
lnfo: Autoramas started as a surf music group. This album was released 1 January 2015, when surf was still a main focus for them; however, it also includes several good songs with vocals. This was in the Flávia Couri (bass player) era. She left Autoramas to play with her husband, Martin Couri, in the Courettes. (Check them out on Bandcamp.) Gabriel Thomaz has written much excellent surf music. — Bruce
“Formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1998, Autoramas mixes rock from the 60s, New Wave and Jovem Guarda. One of the most successful bands in the independent scene, it has abundant material and numerous international tours. Currently it is composed by Gabriel Thomaz, Érika Martins, Jairo Fajer and Fábio Lima.”
“Blue Monday” is a surf instrumental of the New Order song.
Check out the concert above. From right to left: Flávia Couri (Bass), Bacalhau (Drums), Gabriel Thomaz (Guitar).
Price: $7 (USD) for 13-track album
Genre: Surf
Links:
https://autoramas.bandcamp.com/album/unsere-favoriten
https://autoramas.bandcamp.com
Music Recommendation: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans — “Stella by Starlight”
BRUCE’S RECOMMENDATION OF BANDCAMP MUSIC
Music: “Stella by Starlight”
Album: YOU’RE MY THRILL
Artist: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans
Record Company: Moochin’ About
Record Company Location: England, UK
lnfo: “Aaoka Ai, a fan, wrote, “Another ridiculously great buy from this fine jazz and more label. I highly recommend checking out their other compilations and albums as well.”
“A classic Valentine’s Day collection of love songs, by icons of Blues & Jazz — free to download.”
“Tip if you want to.” — Bruce
Price: Name Your Price [Includes FREE] for 23-track album by various artists.
Genre: Jazz
Links:
https://moochinaboutltd.bandcamp.com/album/youre-my-thrill
https://moochinaboutltd.bandcamp.com
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