Done a lot of video in the last couple years and have a few more ideas in the cooker for both the 2MERICA and Ezraz projects. Here’s the list of the video yayas we’ve posted as designed for musical and … Read the rest
Entertainment
What’s Wrong With The Music Biz? Cody ChesnuTT Edition
Here’s a glimpse into the current state of the US music business – this guy gets no radio airplay and no mainstream attention, even when pushing an amazing new record. Damn shame.
Urban radio where are you? Rock radio where … Read the rest
Legendary SHAG Live – Hand Me Down
We talk about legends here, and the grit of time exposes much. In this case it looks like Youtube has finally discovered the 90’s!
One of the finest unsigned funk bands of that decade hailed from Cincinnati, Ohio and tore … Read the rest
Funk Revival Years
By 1995 the funk revival had grown strong enough that George had the P on a major label again, and some unknown white boys playing funk were actually signed and touring.
I saw these dudes in a small club round … Read the rest
Streaming For Profits – Online Radio and Royalties
Interesting post from David Lowery from the band Cracker, showing the dirty details of what artists make in royalties these days.
My Song Got Played On Pandora 1 Million Times and All I Got Was $16.89, Less Than What I … Read the rest
Bobby Blue Bland Passes On, R.I.P
One of my favorites – always high quality soul. What an amazing voice this man had, and plenty of hits. Here’s just one.
Bobby Blue Bland – Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City (1974) – HQ from … Read the rest
The Power of Music Yet Again
… Propagation
Enjoy a solo work of mine.
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… Meet Me In The Middle – Sister Golden Hair
1MERICA? The singer looks a little like my older brother, haha!
… Read the restNo Lip Pt III – Summer Breeze by The Isley’s – Live
Luckily not everyone lip-synced on Soul Train.
TV studios aren’t the best for live sound but ya know, work with whatcha got!… Read the rest
Dude. Bass.
So much bass goodness once the solos get going. This might be the finest collection of electric bass playing I’ve ever seen on one stage. Youtube suggestion computer with the good find…
… Read the restPippin 1996 Time Machine
17 years ago Apple tried to combine a computer and a video game for the living room. It sold nearly 0 copies although it was an interesting attempt. Check out the early tour of the machine:
Check out the full … Read the rest
Apache Warriors
Great guitarist, classic riff, this guy is the great forgotten father of rock and roll and all that came after.… Read the rest
Public Access At It’s Finest
I remember telling people about these guys. I haven’t had to do that in awhile as they have become of the biggest bands of their era since this video hit about 10 years ago.
10 years ago already? Got damn!… Read the rest
Does It Talk?
The new Mac Pro has been teased. It’s been nearly 10 years since they’ve come out with a new case for their most powerful workstation, and they didn’t disappoint with the design elements on this one. Whether this spinning cylinder … Read the rest
Greetings To The Future
Frank Zappa, what would you like to tell the people of earth in the year 3000?
… Read the restThe Dynamic Game
Cleveland fans loved Lebron like no one else, and they have been watching his every move since he bolted to form the evil big three with soft Chris Bosh and the rapidly aging Dwyane Wade. The Heat couldn’t get the … Read the rest
The Blood & The Sweat – New 2MERICA
Don’t know if I shared this with the site (it was played at the release party last summer) – The making of a new 2MERICA album, way behind the scenes, with the new track “The Blood & The Sweat”
This … Read the rest