Lexington Lab Band playing the music of my generation
RichC | June 18, 2013
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Interview and music from Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers
RichC | May 30, 2013
Adding another interview from the hard working young band, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, that appeals to those of my generation — mentioned their van sessions in the past. I wish the music recording audio was better, but the HD video and interview from Baeble is excellent. (video below)
A popular 1st music video from space – Col. Chris Hadfield
RichC | May 15, 2013
The first Canadian to walk in space, who also was the first Canadian to command the International Space Station, is now the first human to shoot a music video in space on his last day on the job.
SiriusXM Jam_ON with Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers
RichC | May 6, 2013
I’ve posted a few Van Session links in the past and figured why not at a SiriusXM Jam_ON session recording a “Little Too Late.” It has been fun watching the Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers expand their audience last year as they toured the country. The “cream rises the top” and it is great to [...]
Relaxing with a little music before the big wedding day
RichC | April 12, 2013
While trying to relax a day before Katelyn and Drew’s big day, I’ve been listening to a “new to me” album by Alexi Murdoch. It’s laid back mellow sound does for me what some people get from yoga, meditation or a stiff drink. Maybe it is just enjoying finding a new artist that I want [...]
More Van Sessions for Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers
RichC | January 27, 2013
Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers continue to promote their talents as road performers on YouTube while touring which makes for enjoyable viewing and listening (here’s last year’s post). I regret missing their show during their two stops in Ohio last year, but think their Van Sessions exhibit more of their raw talent than any studio [...]
Music and trivia — Baba O’Riley and The Who
RichC | August 1, 2012
Age has its advantages – I felt like a sage (sophos) when relaying a bit of 70′s music trivia from The Who (I really don’t know that much music trivia). The Who — Baba O’Riley – live (mp3) In a conversation today I mentioned that I heard “Baba O’Riley” as a lead in while listening [...]
The music of Buffalo Springfield and triggered memories
RichC | July 12, 2012
Hot summer evenings and old music seem to go together, at least for me. This evening, while listening to my Jackson Browne Pandora station, I thought about Buffalo Springfield, a group which started careers for several talented artists and groups in the late 60s and has a few memorable songs as well (Stephen Stills, Dewey [...]
In The Summertime–remembering a “one hit wonder”
RichC | July 6, 2012
I heard the song “In The Summertime” and was catapulted back a few years to 1970s and Ray Dorset’s one big hit … well actually the group Mungo Jerry’s one big hit. You’ve probably heard the song, remember the moonshine jug (or apple cider jug), the unique “chi-chi” bluegrass sounds, but may not remember the [...]
Recording Van Sessions: Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers
RichC | April 5, 2012
Perhaps I’m not around musicians enough to appreciate their unique creativity when it comes to great ways to promote themselves … but Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers caught my attention with their recording sessions as they travel between gigs. A couple of my son’s talented friends might want to give the “Van Sessions” idea a [...]
Obituary: Davy Jones dies of a heart attack at age 66
RichC | February 29, 2012
Although I count myself as “too young” to have enjoyed The Monkees when they made their 1966 debut, I do remember visiting my older cousin’s house (obviously female) and seeing a Davy Jones poster on her wall. His heart attack came way too soon with all the medical advancements available nowadays (1945 – 2012). [...]
Trying out Google’s latest music beta. So far, so good.
RichC | November 15, 2011
Thanks to Google+ friend Paul Young, I had a chance to play with Google’s new Music beta on Monday. I can’t say that I’m a must have music listener (I’m not), but I do enjoy listening to tunes once in a while. I’m partial to Pandora but have enjoyed Spotify and do listen to several [...]
Good memories but perhaps bad parenting?
RichC | November 14, 2011
A popular Rolling Stones song came on the radio this weekend and triggered memories as music often does. I remembered my daughter in her car seat when we were out driving and thought … “we may not have been the best parents.” We would sing the chorus to the Rolling Stones song (below) when she [...]
Spotify.com comes to America after winning over Europe
RichC | July 16, 2011
If you’re looking for a new way to listen to music, give Spotify a try … Coca-Cola is sending out free beta trials – LINK
When your son sends you a song …
RichC | November 4, 2010
I’m not sure why, but out of the blue my college age son sent me a music video last night? I don’t know whether I should take the lyrics to heart, just enjoy the music or look to improve some flawed area of my life? Get the latest Flash Player to see this player. [Javascript [...]
It’s HOT! Where’s the Summer Breeze?
RichC | July 8, 2010
[audio src=http://myarchive.us/mp3/Seal_Crofts_SummerBreezeLive1973.mp3] SUMMER BREEZE (1971) lyrics by James Seals music by James Seals & Dash Crofts
Wimoweh, wimoweh … it makes you feel good, doesn’t it?
RichC | April 26, 2010
Is there a generation alive that doesn’t love listening to the feel good doo-wop song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight?” (listen to MP3) While sifting through and deleting some Tivo recordings in order to recover some hard drive space, I saw the short snippet about vanity plates from CBS (video below the split) and looked into [...]
Didn’t think I’d go without an April 15 TAX day post, did ya?
RichC | April 15, 2010
“One for you and nineteen for me … ‘Cause I’m the taxman. Yeah, I’m the taxman.” The Beatles’ -1966 album Revolver: Taxman
Testing Posterous.com with an MP3 link
RichC | January 26, 2010
Listening to Great Lakes folk singer Lee Murdock; a link sent from a sailing friend. For the most part I’m posting here to see how Posterous.com and the MP3 repost to MyDesultoryBlog is handled. EDIT: Audio doesn’t post correctly … tweaked for a pop-up MP3 Link instead.
Woodstock – trying to remember 40 years ago
RichC | August 14, 2009
The word — the place — the music — the festival called Woodstock still evokes passion either ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ and the music, politics and lifestyle branded the generation who came of age in the 1960s. The 40th anniversary of the three day concert in Bethel, New York takes place this weekend marking the event [...]
Desultory - des-uhl-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
- lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation.
- digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random: a desultory remark.