Archive for July, 2007

7/18/07 Levon Helm @ The Ryman, Nashville, Tenn.

7/18/07 Levon Helm @ The Ryman, Nashville, Tenn.

You’d have never know that the voice behind The Band battled throat cancer in the ‘90s; it was as gripping and strong as ever, and Helm ripped through timeless tunes from his band’s catalog…

THE POLYPHONIC SPREE > The Fragile Army

THE POLYPHONIC SPREE > The Fragile Army

…modernized flower-power that squash any doubts you had about the life

ZOOM TECHNOLOGIES > H4 Handy Recorder

ZOOM TECHNOLOGIES > H4 Handy Recorder

The H4 from ZOOM is such a cool pocket recorder. It has all of the features that are needed to travel, write, demo and transfer.

AVETT BROTHERS > Emotionalism

AVETT BROTHERS > Emotionalism

…solemn polish and stunning lyrics to pull the heartstrings of the listeners

ROLE MODELS: Pegi Young

ROLE MODELS: Pegi Young

Suitcase of Songs

GENESIS > Genesis: 1976 – 1981

The 12-disc Genesis: 1976-1981 chronicles the band’s evolution, gathering the first five albums the band released once Collins stepped to the mic.

THE NATIONAL: Fighting on the Ropes

THE NATIONAL: Fighting on the Ropes

“If Alligator was more of a rollercoaster, Boxer is more of a boat ride.”

DAVE ONEY > One Tough Town

DAVE ONEY > One Tough Town

Cue it up loud, but make sure there’s a hand nearby to hold onto.

SPOON: Steady Wins

SPOON: Steady Wins

Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, features Daniel tempering his cocky swagger in favor of something more genuine.

GRETCHEN WILSON > One of the Boys

GRETCHEN WILSON > One of the Boys

…wide-open writing and an earthy arrangement.