Friday, June 5, 2009 A couple of weeks ago, we got to catch up with Eric Brace and Last Train Home with Peter Cooper at The IOTA in Arlington, VA on the ramp up to Eric and Peter's European tour, which is going on through the month of June. Heads up UK, Netherlands, and Germany, sweet harmonies are on the way! And for you too, as we bring you this heartfelt take on LTH favorite My Sally
-Jessie Scott
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Dolph Ramseur is busy creating quite the buzz on his Ramseur Records label. The roll started with The Avett Brothers, who are audience pleasers, and most recently have been signed to American Recordings, Rick Rubin producing the album, "I And Love And You," which is due out next month. Then there is Samantha Crain, fast becoming a media darling; heralded by the music press as well as major market dailies, now on tour with Langhorne Slim. Story goes that Samantha heard Frontier Ruckus through a wall as they were playing in the next room. Dolph came to listen, and they are the newest artist signed to his label.
Enter Andy Rubin, who has incredible passion and ears, and has a brand new arty and eclectic bookstore in Baltimore, the Cyclops. He is always bringing folks in to play, and with very little notice, this showcase came together on Tuesday evening. Music Fog found out about it on Monday, and Baltimore being so close, it was "roadtrip!" We were blown away. See what you think about this amazingly talented young outfit from Michigan.
-Jessie Scott
Monday, June 1, 2009 I got a call from publicist Mark Pucci, asking if Music Fog could tape Catherine MacLellan as she was to be routed up the coast on a press tour. We were able to work out what in essence was a whistle stop and booked a great space in Old Town Alexandria, VA, so she could get back on a plane quickly to fly to New York. The place was The Friendship Firehouse, which was started by George Washington, hence the bust in the video. Otherwise, you might ask why we stuck Ol' George into a video with this sweet voiced young Canadian. She didn't mind. though, and neither did we, as the acoustics in the room were all warm and fuzzy. What, you never heard of Catherine? Well, allow us to introduce you! From her bio:
"Matching pure and ethereal vocals with poetic lyrics and her uncompromising song writing craft, there is no doubt as to why Catherine MacLellan has become one of the most celebrated new singer-songwriters in Canada, and around the world, by her contemporaries and media alike."
Dig in to this, the title track from Water in the Ground
-Jessie Scott
Sunday, May 31, 2009 There are many simple pleasures in life: watching the sun set in west Texas, enjoying an ice cream cone on a hot summer day, and trolling YouTube for fascinating new music...
Saturday, May 30, 2009 He is a Southwest favorite son, and it's always a joy to see him in action. Roger celebrates the very air that you breath in the desert, and his geographical area of interest extends down to Mexico as well. A Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers show just brings you there. Cold cerveza, some fish tacos, the warmth feeling good all over. We got to catch up with RCPM at The State Theater in Falls Church, VA last week, and here is the first of the music videos we will bring you, "West Texas Moon
-Jessie Scott
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