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Well, first of i find it slightly amusing that the first time i decide to post in a while, i find a note telling me that there will be a delay in publishing. I can't win, lol. ;) Anyway, I hope all is well with all of you out there in MOGland. I'm doing well, just finished my first week back to school, good times.
However, I'm in a bit of a rut music wise. I've worn out all of the cds in my car and nothing i have is really doing it for me at the moment. Anyone have any suggestions or feel like being awesome and making me a good mix?
I did do a little browsing at borders tonight and came across Ben Jelen's new cd Ex-Sensitive, which i may have to pick up once i get my next pay check. So I give you the video for the first track off that album. Have a good one everybody!
So in response to Lizzie's post
(http://web01.mog.com/Lizziegreeneyes/blog_post/101063) from a few days ago, I'm compiling a list of my favorite local/indie bands from all the areas I like to call home. I'm organizing them by location, but in no particular order in terms of preference. And I'm including songs or videos from everyone who's music i own copies of or could find on youtube. I hope you enjoy!
Phiily: Franklin Bridge
Incredible 
www.franklinbridgeband.com or www.myspace.com/franklinbridgeThree Legged Fox
My Train
www.threeleggedfoxlive.com or www.myspace/threeleggedfox
Laura Cheadle
Midst of Your Misery
www.lauracheadle.com or www.myspace.com/lauracheadle
NJ: Stephanie White and the New Jersey Philth Harmonic www.myspace.com/philthharmonic or
www.purevolume.com/philthharmonic
Never the Nines www.neverthenines.com or www.myspace.com/neverthenines
The Radio Galaxy
Echo
www.theradiogalaxy.com or www.myspace.com/theradiogalaxy
And now from my new favorite city and at least one group from elsewhere in the state - NYC :
The Josh Dion Band
I Need A Woman
www.joshdionband.com or www.myspace.com/joshdionband
Robbie Gil 
www.robbiegil.com or www.myspace.com/robbiegilJill Stevenson
Six Weeks
www.jillstevenson.com or www.myspace.com/jillstevensonmusic
Revision
Don't Be Fooled
www.revisionmusic.com or www.myspace.com/revisionmusic
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Love me some local music, my favorite here in MN is Hockey Night. Always put on an incredible show, wanna listen?
Last night was so good I couldn't even post about it until now. I went to see the Josh Dion Band and Robbie Gil on the Rocks Off Boat Cruise in NYC . It left from a pier on the East River went under the cities 3 bridges and around the Statue of Liberty and it was one of the coolest things i've ever done. I didn't even really recover until like 5 this afternoon, lol.
Anyway, my friends and I drove through the worst thunderstorm I've ever seen from the window of a car to make it to the boat by midnight. So that was an adventure in itself.
So we finally get to the pier, a little wet, but no worse for the wear and very anxious to get out of the rain and grab a drink or 2 to drown the stress of the drive over. So we go in and straight to the bar where I buy 8 heinekens, for everyone of course, but still the most drinks I've ever purchased at one time - the bar was downstairs and the music up. So I get upstairs and grab a spot right in front of Robbie Gil's bassist and by the third song I gave up trying to keep track of which beer i was drinking because i had so many things in my hands and between taking pictures and switching hands it was hopeless, so i gave in and began truly double fisting. Anyway, back to the music. It was my first time seeing Robbie Gil, who was amazing and has earned a spot on my best of NYC list which will be my next post. ;) Watching these bands and seeing the city bridges, skylines and the statue of liberty passing in the background was just amazing. I had to go meet my friends on the outside deck between sets because it was such a sight. We were coming up on the Statue of Liberty at that point and it was such a cool thing to see. My friend actually got a pic of Lady Liberty where it looks like the lightning is coming out of her torch - Amazing! While my friends enjoyed the music and views from the deck, i headed back inside to my spot in the front this time, front and center.
The Josh Dion Band was amazing, as usual and they played 4 of my top 5 songs of theirs, so i was a very happy girl. I also go some nice shots of the band members, so that's always fun. Here's one of my favorite ones:
Anyway, it was an amazing time and since we went to a diner once we got back into jersey, I didn't get home until around 6am and you know it's a good night when the sun is coming up as you're going to sleep, lol. So yeah, great times and I can't wait to do it again.
I'll leave you with my favorite tune from Robbie Gil's CD which i had to grab before i left last night and a JDB vid for your listing and viewing pleasures. Until next time, MOGgers, Keep Rockin'!
Stumble In(n) Love - Robbie Gil
Check him out at www.robbiegil.com or www.myspace.com/robbiegil
Walkin' On Stilts - Josh Dion Band
and you can hear and see more from them at www.joshdionband.com or www.myspace.com/joshdionband
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well, i was going to post my best local artists thing tonight, but it's way late and I need some sleep. but expect to see that up tomorrow. ;)
Wow, great report Ashley and I'm really liking Robbie Gil; he's got a real Irish melancholy thing going on doesn't he? Great night!! Cheers.
yeah, he definitely has the melancholy thing down. As i said I bought the cd friday night and it's been on a loop in my car and on the comp ever since. ;)
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Did you hear Ben Jelen's cover of "River"? It's amazing!
I tried to upload it but it didn't work...it's on itunes on the christmas album 'Breaking for the holidays"
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liking this quite a bit, even more so that you go to Borders to find music.
RandomRock, thanks for the tip on his River cover, I liked what i heard of it. :)
And Kev, that wasn't my original intention but the music section in the borders by me is huge and way to inviting to pass up. :)