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5/25/10 – Bridwell/Vedder “Hunger Strike”
The greatest group of the last two decades alongside one of the best current bands in New York City singing a lost classic. We’re talking Pearl Jam with Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses and a killer live rendition of “Hunger Strike.” Eddie and the boys save the old Temple of the Dog cut for [...]
5/19/10 – ZAC BROWN BAND “Free”
It’s been quite a ride for the guys behind “Chicken Fried” – a platinum album, a Grammy for “Best New Artist” and a string of sold out shows across the country. Zac Brown has earned his loyal audience – playing five nights a week since he was a teenager. His rise to country music stardom, [...]
5/4/10 – Bob Schneider “40 Dogs (Romeo & Juliet)
Bob Schneider, Robert Rodriguez (“El Mariachi”, “Sin City”) and Kat Dennings (“Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” “Shorts”) have teamed up for an incredible new video for “40 Dogs (Romeo & Juliet)” off Schneider’s Lovely Creatures album. This song defines true love for me, so adding video to the message had to be a challenge. But [...]
4/30/10 – “Telephone” Afghanistan Remix
A group of American soldiers stationed at a military base in southwest Afghanistan have given us quite a treat this weekend. Their lip-synced version of Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” has now been viewed by nearly one million people. The video, complete with props and costumes, was filmed inside a garage at the Forward Operating Base in [...]
4/29/10 – Lindsey Buckingham “Bleed to Love Her”
This is my 2nd favorite song of all time behind Van Morrison’s “Tupelo Honey.” I had the pleasure of seeing Fleetwood Mac in concert last year. I’ve always marveled at Stevie Nick’s talent. Her voice is a treasure chest full of unlimited gold. But after seeing the group live in the Bay Area where it [...]
4/23/10 – Poison “Every Rose Has its Thorn”
I grew up in the eighties… “Every Rose Has its Thorn” was my introduction to love’s imperfections. I can remember as a teenager how this song punched me in the gut even though I didn’t fully understand love’s depth. I also related so well to “Fallen Angel.” I was learning humanity’s challenges while developing a [...]
4/22/10 – Bon Iver “Skinny Love” & “Flume”
Happy Earth Day everyone… today’s song of the day is a double dip of Bon Iver. I saw Justin Vernon and the band play in Austin last year. For Emma, Forever Ago was the best album of 2008, in my opinion. Vernon wrote these songs in a cabin in Wisconsin in the winter. The resulting [...]
4/21/10 – Emily West “Blue Sky”
Today’s song of the day comes from a rising country star who just happens to be from my hometown – Waterloo, Iowa. Emily West has been all over your TV set the last few weeks… the feature of last Sunday’s “Celebrity Apprentice” on NBC, and a fixture in Las Vegas during the ACM awards this [...]
4/20/10 – Ben Harper “Burn One Down”
To all my marijuana smokin’ friends, today is your day… Whether it’s a bowl, bong, waterpipe, aluminum can or a cored apple – may the smoke be with you. When it comes to music, no one burns better than Ben Harper. I’ve seen seven of his shows from Austin City Limits to Red Rocks to Summerfest to Outside Lands and [...]
4/19/10 – La Roux “I’m Not Your Toy”
Just back today from Coachella. Today’s song of the day comes from one of my favorite performances in the desert. La Roux brought its unique synthpop sound and hundreds of inflatable toys to Indio. The band’s fans spilled out of the over-stuffed tent and included Whitney from “The Hills.” Eleanor’s the cool that made the [...]
