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Soft Boys – Kingdom of Love

Pushing Rope — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:32:00 +0000

The bizarre power pop genius of Robyn Hitchcock.

The Tea Party Song

Pushing Rope — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:06:00 +0000

There is nothing like a Tea Party anthem. I am not sure if that is a good a bad thing.

American Idol contestant Krista Branch wrote I Am America to express her twin passions of conservatism andcheesy synthesizers. It would be easier to rally wingnuts everywhere if the song did not sound like the 80s new wave band Berlin.

Hat tip to GottaLaff.

Bob Dylan – It’s Alright Ma (Bleeding)

Pushing Rope — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:09:00 +0000

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	Bob Dylan - It's Alright Ma (Bleeding)

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While preachers preach of evil fates
Teachers teach that knowledge waits
Can lead to hundred-dollar plates
Goodness hides behind its gates
But even the president of the United States
Sometimes must have to stand naked

Bob Dylan

Musical Monday … The Boys of Summer

If I Could Escape . . . — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:07:17 +0000

I heard this song on the radio the other day and it made me smile and kinda think of my boys.

LakelandLocal.com – It’s All Part of My Rock n’ Roll Fantasy

Lorrie Delk Walker - LakelandLocal.com — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:42:52 +0000

Lorrie Delk Walker - LakelandLocal.com

I bet I wasn’t more than 11 years old when I was first introduced to them. We were at my uncle’s house- the one who plays guitar and loves his vinyl records. I flipped through the records out of curiosity, wondering if he’d let me borrow a few to make cassette tapes.

Steppenwolf Live. A compilation album titled “Southern Fried Rock.” ZZ Top. The Who. And then, there it was – a solid black album, except for the stark, white print diagonally across the cover. Bad Company.

I went home with my vinyl treasures, promising my uncle I’d take good care of these prized possessions of his. I listened to each one before I spent time making tapes, just to make sure I liked them. I made a tape of every one, by the way.

Fast forward about five years later, driving to school early one morning and passing by Stillwaters Saloon, a once-popular bar in Ocala. Whose name was on the marquis? Bad Company. I felt cheated, not being old enough to get through those doors and hear them play “Rock Steady” or “Can’t Get Enough.”

Well, dear readers, rock n’ roll dreams do come true. Thursday night I sat in the third row at The Lakeland Center and heard all of my favorites from Paul Rodgers and the rest of Bad Company, including original members Simon Kirke on drums and Mick Ralphs on guitar. My highlight of the evening was the acoustic version by Rodgers and Ralphs of “Seagull.”

The band sounded amazing. And Paul Rodgers still looks hot as hell, by the way, although I do wish he’d cut his hair.

You know how you see rock icons make appearances on American Idol and you’re so excited to hear them sing? And then their voices crack or they don’t even go for the high notes because they know they can’t hit them anymore?

Understand this- Paul Rodgers still has it. His voice is every bit as good as it’s ever been. The band’s sound is as tight as ever. They were on fire Thursday night. And they graced the audience with their best, most popular songs, as well as a few obscure ones that only die-hard Bad Co. fans likely knew.

Paul Rodgers was made to sing rock n’ roll. My ears were made to hear it. And tonight, I was privileged to – finally- see them perform live.

photo credit: Lorrie Delk Walker for Lakeland Local

It’s All Part of My Rock n’ Roll Fantasy

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My Junk

Pushing Rope — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:18:00 +0000

The song My Junk from the musical Spring Awakening.

The Replacements – Within Your Reach

Pushing Rope — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:31:00 +0000

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The first great song Paul Westerberg wrote.

Fireflies and Fireworks

Run DMT — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:24:27 +0000

My husband, Allan, plays guitar as a hobby and when he’s learning a new song, he plays it over and over and over again. So, for the past few weeks, our house has been buzzing with the sounds of Owl City’s Fireflies. However, Allan plays more finger style so this is more [...]

Walking on sunshine …

If I Could Escape . . . — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:43:38 +0000

I love nothing more than spending time with my family. I also know how important it is to take a break from my busy role as a mother and a wife and spend time with my friends. Quality time that allows me to recharge, refresh and get ready for another week. Yesterday I was able to do just that. I escaped to one of the [...]

Silversun Pickups – Lazy Eye

Pushing Rope — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:37:00 +0000

Lazy Eye – Silversun Pickups

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I just heard this band tonight but I like this song. Thank goodness for <a href="http://hypem.comHype Machine because radio sucks.

An Interview with Jason Rewald of The Delta Blues

Jordi Scrubbings — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:14:13 +0000

A few months ago, I learned that the webmaster of the blues blog The Delta Blues, Jason Rewald, lives in the Tampa area. As I am always looking for the opportunity to talk about the blues with some like-minded fans, I met with Jason and followed up our meeting with some emailed questions about the [...]

Big Star – Back of the Car

Pushing Rope — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:59:00 +0000

Back of a Car – Big Star

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Big Star was a band that deserved a bigger audience.

Massive Mix Six

John (the Queue) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:27:00 +0000

So titled because there were five previous versions. However, if I rework the song I'll probably keep the title.

The drums and vocal sounds come from samples. I played the rest of the sounds on either my synthesizer or guitar and mixed them all together using free Sony's Acid Express program.

Bethany Cosentino (Best Coast), Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend) and Kid Cudi – “All Summer”

tiny... — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:39:31 +0000

Bethany Cosentino (Best Coast), Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend) and Kid Cudi - “All Summer” YouTube - Converse - “All Summer” - Music Video

‘Smokey Robinson & the Miracles – Second That Emotion

Pushing Rope — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:30:00 +0000

I Second That Emotion – Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

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Bob Dylan once referred to Smokey Robinson as a poet. High praise from one great artist to another.

Music on Wednesday – Random Favorites

dave — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:59:17 +0000

This is the final installment in the 12-part Music on Wednesday series. Next week I’ll start a 4-part series on summer reading.

As I write this I still haven’t conjured up a theme, so I’m just going to post some of my favorite songs.

The 1985 album “As the Veneer of Democracy Starts to Fade” by Mark [...]

Dulux Walls Ad – Directors Cut

tiny... — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:26:44 +0000

YouTube - Dulux Walls Ad - Directors Cut

Mark Lanegan Interview

Pushing Rope — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:05:00 +0000

It is funny listening to this poor British music journalist attempt to interview Mark Lanegan. It isn't that Lanegan is trying to be rude. Lanegan is just not the most gabby person in the world.

Audio of Mark Lanegan interview.

Musical Monday … Sting

Karen @ If I Could Escape . . . — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:09:38 +0000

I’ve been a fan of Sting since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. Well, maybe not that long, but definitely since his days with the Police. I remember listening and dancing around in the kitchen with my brothers and sister when Don’t Stand So Close to Me was number one in the charts all those years [...]

Happy 5th Birthday, Emmalynn

Run DMT — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:41:21 +0000

Since the day you were born, you’ve kept us on our toes and giggling every day. Over the past five years, I loved watching you grow from a cuddly baby into a rough and tough tomboy into a princess ballerina. You’re bright. You’re beautiful. You’re fast. You’re funny. [...]

Minutemen – History Lesson Part II

Pushing Rope — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:01:00 +0000

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The song is an oral history of the friendship and love of music that Minutemen members Mike Watt and the late D Boon shared with each other.

Glee, Modern Family and The Good Wife bring fresh blood to Emmy nominations

Eric Deggans — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:35:47 +0000

It was an insurgency experts predicted for weeks. Still, watching Fox's Glee, CBS' the Good Wife and ABC's Modern Family rack up impressive heaps of honors in the nominations for the 62nd annual Emmy Awards announced today, it was obvious...

The Not-Its! Time Out To Rock CD Review And Giveway

Connie Roberts — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:02:17 +0000

The Not-Its! new CD, Time Out To Rock, is due July 20th but I was given a rare listen to it now. The Not It’s are not your ordinary children’s band. They’re more like Indie Rock with a mixture of the B-52s. Put Time Out To Rock in your CD player and you’ll find it [...]

Double Rainbow Across the Sky

dave — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:09:35 +0000

Some auto-tune goodness.

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Music on Wednesdays – Covers

dave — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:43:45 +0000

It’s the next-to-last post in the Music on Wednesdays series.

Joe V pointed me to the AV Club’s “25 Bands, 25 Cover Songs,” and I decided to jump on the cover bandwagon.

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I’m pretty sure everyone in the world is now familiar with The Gourds covering Snoop Dogg’s “Gin & Juice.” Nonetheless, it is terrific. If [...]