The show was fun Tuesday night at Rodeo Bar in New York City. [Editor's note: Jessie is on the road with Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros this week.] Thanks to Jack Grace for making it happen! Met a lot of nice folks and sang along to every song. Ah, a good day all in all. Everyday I get to hang with friends who are also marvelous musicians, it is fine indeed. And I love going to amazing cities and seeing family and friends, too. Chinatown is always on the list when I am in NYC, and so my brother Mitch and I hit 17 Mott Street, Wo Hop, for a bowl of their legendary wonton soup, and some clams with black bean sauce. There is nothing like a fermented legume!
At the end of the day, it is about sharing the love. Food, music, companionship. Blowing off steam, being in the moment. Whether you get to do those all the time, occasionally, or just for special occasions, it enriches your life. Not only do we believe in the artists' music that you see here at Music Fog, we like hanging out with them too. That is significant. Let me explain. When I started doing radio it was rock, and there was a line drawn in the sand between artists and DJ's...as if they wouldn't give us the time of day. When I started doing country radio, I noticed a change immediately! We, and even the fans, were much more considered to be part of the family. I liked that. Americana follows in those footsteps. Fun folks, and less 'tudes makes for a wonderful community. And so we come to Stonehoney. We just can't get enough. Nice guys, real guys, talented guys. We have been following them around the country, so here's one from the Thompson's loft during WoodyFest in Okemah, Oklahoma last month. Stonehoney's new CD is named after Cedar Creek Recording, where it was produced, but "Tear It Down" is a MF bonus that you won't find on the album, The Cedar Creek Sessions. And yes, their tour continues with North East dates that will wind them into the south in September. See the tour section of their website for all the dates!
- Jessie Scott
