I guess my Saturday is really starting to look up. One of my favorite artists, Donavon Frankenreiter just dropped a video (a little Soul Train tribute) for his new song, “Start Livin'” so yeah, let’s start livin and celebrate tonight!! His new album which bares the same name will be released May 29. What a way to usher in summer.
Let’s chalk singer-songwriter Zach Heckendorf as a name to keep an eye on. He has played to thousands at Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater and has shared stages with John Butler Trio, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Brandi Carlile, Guster, Mat Kearney, Barenaked Ladies, and is slated to open for Michael Franti this summer! Plus his record, The Cool Down, he recorded with Brett Dennen. Not too shabby for a 19-year old.
How rad is this, to honor the late, great Levon Helm, The Black Keys welcomed John Fogerty to the stage during their Coachella Weekend 2 set to perform The Band’s “The Weight.”
In music we trust!!
Alright, alright. I got anxious and decided to put together the Spring 2012 Vol. II playlist a bit earlier than expected. It’s a mix of artists I’ve featured on previous playlists and/or the blog as well as well as some new ones. And this one IS Spotify friendly so you can click HERE to access it from the music site.
Most of all, I hope you find this collection as some good tunes to listen to. And if you missed Spring 2012 Vol. I playlist, click HERE.
Sleeper Agent – “Get Burned”
Mark Foster, Kimbra, A-Trak – “Warrior”
The Cads – “Lanterns”
The Temper Trap – “Need Your Love”
Antonio Paul – “Sweet Wine”
Burning Hotels – “Sound City”
Champions – “Don’t Tell Me”
The Lonely Forest – “We Sing In Time”
Dr. Dog – “These Days”
Civil Twilight – “Fire Escape”
The Big Pink –“Hit The Ground (Superman)”
Dispatch – “Broken American”
Kelley James – “All My Life”
Dark Mean – “Happy Banjo”
The War On Drugs – “Brothers”
Vintage Trouble – “Blues Hand Me Down”
Company of Thieves – “Tallulah”
Allen Stone – “Nothing To Prove”
Michael Kiwanuka – “Tell Me A Tale”
Of Monsters and Men – “Mountain Sound”
First Aid Kit – “Emmylou”
The Sudden Passion – “Successful Friends”
Good morning……music fans! Music Monday and let’s get the week started off with a little Sleeper Agent. If you aren’t familiar with these kids from Kentucky, you need to be. They released their debut album, Celabrasion, last fall and are rising fast. They just played Coachella last weekend, are making an appearance at the Hangout Music Festival next month, and are on a little tour right now with Ben Kweller. So if you haven’t, give a listen to their peppy, rock sound and be on the lookout for this band in a city near you.
Do You Hear The Music? 