As I mentioned last week in this post, I was given the opportunity to provide the music for a recent church dance. I feel it only appropriate to let you know how it came off.For those of you that think it odd that a church would sponsor a dance that features something as heathen as rock 'n' roll, you've not hung around Mormons very long. They're a dancing-crazy bunch, especially the youth. Take...
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I was scanning the new release newsletter from allmusic.com last night, trying to fight through the Kanye v. Fiddy BS to find some new music I could love. My eyes fell on the new album by Emma Pollock, Watch the Fireworks, on the 4AD label. Those that know me well understand that I'll check out any 4AD release on general principle.I've heard of her from her previous band, the Delgados. I'd like...
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it was Sunday, November 11th and I was tired, not really looking forward to the evening ahead. You know the feeling, after a busy week & weekend, a late night spent out could be viewed as a chore. Sometimes you have to G yourself up, make yourself go out. Sometimes you put on your "getting ready music" (insert Big Audio Dynamite "Rush" here) to get the mood going before you head out the door...
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Here's a nice tune to get you going, but not too fast, on a Sunday morning. Oh and here is a little something to read about "Emma Pollock":http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/release/5nw6/ in case you don't have a newspaper handy. And coffee.
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..After the amicable breakup of The Delgados, one of the voices of this outstanding band has gone off on her own... Emma Pollock will be playing tonight at The Rickshaw Stop.... here's a taste of her music with The Delgados... "THE CITY CONSUMES US" from "Universal Audio".... this song builds and at the three minute mark it's full-on goosebump time... .......and from her new album, "Watch The F...
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