Kim Davidson's These Forty Years

This one should go out to my friend at work Janelle who just turned 40. Kim Davidson is a wonderful singer songrwriter near Boston who surprised me once with a melody to a poem I wrote, Opposite Destiny. It eventually did get put on to my iTunes released CD

Home is where Mom is

A fine original from a local artist who I have been graced to meet... plus a fine photographer... Melissa Kay McCarthy

Nanci and Suzi from '92

I thought 9:00 minutes what could hold me standing in the kitchen watching a video... this one.

So I carry on

Phantoms by Rose Reiter has been a favorite of mine... she spliced some tasty personal footage to the song... enjoy

Kendel Carson ... musical Strahotski

Ok this song fits the theme, and she sure does... such an angel.

I apologize...

I'm officially stretched to a point where this blog means alot but I'm not getting to it..

the house concert series I run is tomorrow and Sunday... about 80 people will indulge in live acoustic music... AWESOME

Chairs are set.

Strahotski.com

Long term readers of both my blog spot and MySpace blogs will clearly tell you all that I have an eye to a pretty woman, but essential is a pretty smile and oh the eyes. I walk to a different drummer but it is hard not to appreciate a few cultural icons like Natalie Portman. Then came Chuck, with their no name actress from Austrailia named Yvonne Strahovski. Wow... I don't think I've ever missed the show and it's because it makes me laugh deeply from my insides, but it makes my eyes tear when I see the face, eyes and expressions from Yvonne. Now surviving into their 3rd season, she's getting on many top sexy woman lists, and she is worth it; but frankly... I'd love to share a beer and barby with this Sheila from Aussie... who knows we might find a common bond in some music. I'm an old fart, so I find it as homage to a beautiful woman who could be my daughter... I'd prefer Uncle, it would drive me crazy if she were my daughter and noted all the fawny over her.... like at www.strahotski.com Of course, it's my favorite website... I only look at her eyes and smile.
yes all the pictures are from www.strahotski.com

Simply a great interview

Have a little faith in me

I almost reposted this video tonight and note I posted it 5 months ago... so John Haitt is playing up at the Big Top and boy I'm tempted though I'm normally real busy during this time... we'll see, but until then.. listen to Allison cover his song:

the original post:

It's been a while since Allison posted any new video... is this weird... but wasn't there a show about watching Ed alll day... ok I just want her to sit down once a day, sing a song and post it... ok I suppose that's what happens in heaven... until then, I'll take a few glimpse of heaven.

JD Souther... hmm not the greatest interview

but pretty intriguing... He is survivor and I'm sure glad he's back kicking doors everywhere... great songwriter.

Introducing Sugar Beats

Ah yes... Rachel Pearl has me wrapped around her finger... just flash that Mona Lisa smile and that dimple, and I'll ask what would you like me to do?... Like your new group... three attractive quality singers, great harmonies?.. a jazz coming of the Wailin Jenny's... I'm there.

"Rachel Pearl, Rebecca Sayre, and Kristin Porter are three independent artists. Put them together and WAM...it sure is sweet."

Yvonne Strahovski's Paper Commerical

Looks like this was shot before her days of Chuck... spunky with a ream of paper now she uses guns and knives in the show I never ever miss... "Chuck"

DeCadence "So Much Grace"

If I ever wake up to hear a song of mine be sung 9 women, I'm sure I'll start sobbing... when I found it and sent it to Allison, she just responded "DAVE OMG"... it couldn't have happened to a better person. Here's the video description:



DeCadence performing "So Much Grace," by Allison Sattinger, at the 16th Annual A Cappella Against AIDS Benefit Concert at UC Berkeley on February 26, 2010. Sorry about the break in the video near the end, but everyone thought the song was over when it was just a pause and I stopped the camera.

Proceeds went to the AIDS Project East Bay http://www.apeb.org

Curious Things Given Wings by The Outside Track

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/curious-things-given-wings/id360291820

I was drawn back to The Outside Track by my familiarity with Norah Rendell's singing; and while I considered taking just the vocal tracks, I am so ecstatic about having the entire CD to listen over and over again. The instrumentals with their texture from the harp, the beautiful melodies, the precision of excellent box, flute, and fiddle, and of course the intensity. Their cut "Le Voyage" instantly brought to my mind a comparison to what Rodrigo Y Gabriela brings to their music.

Then there is that little thing of Norah's singing. Wow, Farewell Song accompanied me along a walk with the sun setting on my shoulder, and Norah's beautiful ballad in my ears. Silvy Silvy is tastefully accompanied, and I could listen to the story of Caroline over and over with Norah's vocals as superb as her flute playing.

Here's the details I found at http://www.footstompin.com/products/cds/curious_things_given_wings

The Outside Track - Curious Things Given Wings: The second CD from The Outside Track is a mix of traditional Scottish, Irish, Canadian and original songs and tunes, and features Norah Rendell (Canadian Traditional Singer of the Year nominee), Mairi Rankin (Rankin family, Beolach), Ailie Robertson (Live Ireland Winner, BBC Young Trad Finalist), Fiona Black (BBC Fame Academy Winner), and Cillian O'Dalaigh (Trazz), and was produced by Mattie Foulds at Heriot Toun studio. A talented line-up delivering a synthesis of virtuosity and energy,

Norah Rendell: song, flute, whistle
Mairi Rankin: fiddle, song
Ailie Robertson: Scottish harp
Fiona Black: piano accordion and fiddle
Cillian O'Dalaigh: guitar, flute

... modern acoustic folk music of the very highest order...Maverick Magazine

Daily song : Heroes : The Story tellers

Ok I so apologize for taking too many days off. I had a few personal things going on in my life that was sucking the joy in my life. It's mostly behind so let's start catching up. I promise for Lent there will be at least 40 of these types of posts. Tonight storytellers. I don't think there was any better than Harry Chapin and this 9 minute song pulled me thru my acne laden teen years.... Not always a thought of as happy end, but you aren't going anywhere so why don't you listen to it...

Daily song : Heroes : The Forgivers

I'm sorry tonight I need this for myself and the people who believe they are above the human truth. May we all see the Grace of God.

Daily song : Heroes : The Healers

Healers? Let's get past the mystical or even the heavenly documented healers. Come on... don't we know so many Doctor, Nurse, or just Health care Provider that has not only gone beyond our expectation but beyond the expected care of their employer. Employer... isn't that an interesting issue during this Health care debate.... but let me bring you back to healing scars of wounds made by lies... wounds made by the easiest form.. self pride. God knows that you are good, but he/she scoffs that you are right. If you truly claim you are... well get in line.. He's got I think Peter to judge those lies because he can relate.

Until then ... relate to this..

Daily song : Heroes : Cowboys

Isn't it obvious that a Hero of mine would have been Willie Nelson, and of his soul of a cowboy...

Daily song : Heroes : Farmers

Stan Rogers wrote the best farmer story in the Field behind the Plow....

Daily song : Heroes : Train people

I grew up blocks away from a train track. In my childhood, I was immersed in Johnny Cash. Then came my formative music life, you know when you know it all.... late teens early twenties... then it was Prine, Goodman, and Croce. Trains are in my gypsy blood, and I think even the bums are heroes. Here's a great video of Todd Snider done by who else... MusicFog.com



There... I think I caught up now... sorry I lost a day or so along the way.