"Texus Nexus" by Michael Dowdle

(Paul says:)

This one's a little different from my usual fare. It's a local musician (in Salt Lake City) who is known for his "LDS Music" recordings (plus a couple of instrumental albums on the old Airus Records label in the late 1980s). Here he's just kickin' it on his couch and playing live over a pre-recorded backing track that he made using a home studio. I thought it worthy of your attention (no pun intended).

P

The grass is bluer

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(Ross says:)
I have always liked bluegrass music, but I only started to really explore deep into the genre in the last 5 or 6 years. The best way to enjoy bluegrass, in my humble opinion, is at a live show, preferably outdoors, preferably in some kind of mountain setting. My favorite show that I have attended was on the slopes of Deer Valley ski resort in the summer. My friend Kim and I dragged a cooler full of beverages for the two of us up the hillside and enjoyed Sam Bush, David Grisman, Yonder Mountain String Band, and a few others, all in one night! I know not everyone likes bluegrass, but if you like folk, blues, country, and/or jam bands, chances are you will hear something you dig in bluegrass if you give it a chance. If you like anything you hear, and want to go to a really fun show, check out the annual Bluegrass Festival at Grand Targhee ski resort in Alta, Wyoming. (the other side of the Teton mountains from Jackson Hole.) Enjoy!!

Black 'N Blue

Black N Blue
(Paul says:)
Instead of a "Tuesday two-fer," this has now turned into a Thursday Eve Threesome. (Wow, that sounds like more fun than this actually is...)

Here is a group I liked in junior high called "Black 'N Blue." It's kind of an acquired taste, but I hope you will like it. Not as good as Lyle or Koko, but a little morsel for the hard rockin' crowd out there. Now I feel liked I've disgorged a bit, so I hope you can enjoy these short lists for a few days until I get more time for some serious variety.

P

Koko Taylor, R.I.P.

Koko Taylor, R.I.P.
(Paul says:)
Here's a short set by the late, great Koko Taylor, who passed away in June 2009. Unfortunately, her funeral wasn't broadcast on every network like Michael Jackson's was, so we didn't get to hear the blues played by all the artists who she's influenced. Bummer for us! Here's good news, though: I included six songs here that kick (donkey) for you. Also, I recommend going to the jukebox section of Alligator Records website (conveniently linked for you here) and paginate forward (by clicking on the next button 24 times) until you get to the "T" section, then click on the title of the song, "Don't Let Me Catch You With Your Drawers Down," as well. It's worth the trip!

P

Lyle Lovett Block

Lyle Lovett block
(Paul says:)
I have made a block of three Lyle Lovett songs that show how he can be soulful, funny, and rockin' all at the same time. He has a unique brand of a Texas-style jazz with roots in blues and country. I hope you enjoy it.

P

Gregg Allman's son, Devon

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(Paul says:)
I have always wanted to hear Gregg Allman's son (with Cher, if I'm not mistaken) and his band, Devon Allman's Honeytribe. I took a cue from Ross's posts (BTW - great tunes, Gozer!) and used Mixpod. I haven't listened to it yet, so we'll both find out together how good it is.

More to come,

Paul