Oh how I missed you!

Oh my little bloggity blog with so few readers, I've missed you.  I need a new computer or my old computer fixed.  Until then it will be few random posts.  I think I shall blow you up with lots of fabulous songs today. 

First up Red and White and Blue and Gold by Aoife (say it like eee-fuh) O'Donovan.  I just love it and it's perfect for July 4th.  It's just perfect anyway.   This is a very mellow relaxing song, a perfect chill in the afternoon summer song.

I've already shared Uncle Lucius' Keep the Wolves Away which I still think is a fabulous song but then I saw them live and realized that they have so much more to offer.  This is Pocket Full of Misery.  They are a great live band and I think everyone should catch them if they get a chance.  I really loved their cover of Help Me Make It Through the Night.  Also Kevin Galloway's beard is much more impressive now and I love the fact that all of the band members are songwriters.  That's unusual and fabulous.

Ah Della Mae!  I love discovering new music and Della Mae is a great discovery.  All female, bluegrass, listen and love!  They are from Boston and have a bit of Celtic influence too.  The song is Empire. 

Another new to me band, the Pines.  I don't know much about them other than I like this song.  The are from Minnesota (I can't say that without hearing it in Jesse the Body Ventura's voice).  Minnesota is the land of hot dish and the Pines.  The song is Cry, Cry, Crow.

Four for Friday

Some new to me music that I'm digging this Friday night.

"Keep the Wolves Away" by Uncle Lucius  Just try to listen to this song and not feel something.  It's a great commentary on those struggling economically and people doing whatever is needed to care for their familes.  This song has heart.  I love that Uncle Lucious is taking donations for food banks at their shows to help struggling Texas families. 

I'm really enjoying Wheeler Brothers new album Gold Boots Glitter.  This is my favorite song "You Got a Lot of Love".  My other favorites are "Straight and Steady" and "Cigarette Smoke".  How can I describe Wheeler Brothers to someone who hasn't heard them.  I have heard like Mumford but I really don't think that.  I say listen and decide for yourself but lets go with folk roots Americana. They are from Austin and will be coming to Fort Worth to the Live Oak on April 27, 2013.  I really wish I could catch them but I'm already going to see BRMC that night.  Hopefully they will be back in the area soon. 

"Six Riders" by the Dirty River Brothers.  I love a song that tells a story and I love Dirty River Brothers sound.  They've been playing this on 95.9 the Ranch and I give it a big thumbs up whenever I hear it.  They will be at the Fort Worth Music Festival in May and will be back in town in July for a free performance at the Capital Bar.  I will be seeing them at both. 

 

 

Another song that 95.9 the Ranch turned me onto.  I love this song.  "Gawd Above" by Jon Fullbright.  This song is amazing.  It's just such a powerful song that I can't believe it's just one man with a guitar and a harmonica. I have to say that as much as this song is amazing I don't agree with Jon Fulbright's jerk of a God.  My God is a loving God.