Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Magic of Youth"

I remember hearing about this album in summer and thinking man that's a long time away for an album release, but it's sitting up on Spotify, so you can give it a listen. Go skank in your room, and enjoy the fantastic sounds of the Bosstones. I've had the pleasure of checking them out a couple of times.  Once at a Warped Tour, where I couldn't believe they still pulled out the suits and ties in what's usually the hottest day of the year.  Even mentioning how hot they were, but they wanted to look good.  Then I saw the band at Riot Fest, and the best memory there was when they played "Impossible Dream" and had a HUGE banner of Obama come down.  Who knew that he would become president?  And it helped that it was Chicago, so that was a bit of a cheap pop from the band.  But go listen, buy, and enjoy this new album by a long time running ska band.

The Canal - Lemons (Official Music Video)(HD)

This fine local band from Indianapolis has their first official music video, so I had to give them some love in my blog. I'll need to make some time and see these guys live soon.

Thank you to Spotify

I've had a couple of months to really use this whole Spotify service, and I have to say I love it. Granted, I feel like I have ADD when I listen because I start with one song, and think of another song, and jump to that, and think of another song, and jump to that and so on.  But overall, the experience is awesome.  I feel all the music that I enjoy on there, and I've synced up my itunes music in there, so I can still have my library of music available.  I think the best feature for Spotify is the related artists. I have all my favorite artists that I love, but it's nice to find another one that's like them, that I might not have heard before.  I guess the downfall of this service is I'm not buying music as much. But I don't think that's all of the reason, truly there's not a lot of music out there that I would be.  That's the bigger issue, and yes that's a whole other ball of wax, the state of music.  But overall, I love Spotify, and hope you can give it a look yourself.

Shameless Plug 38- Thank you for these Five Songs

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In this time of thanksgiving, you really stop and think what are you thankful for! Last week, I talked musicians and music that have made me be who I am. And this week, I talk the songs that say thanks to!

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Thrice "Hiatus"

Thursday Breaking Up

Promise Ring Coming Back

Joe Strummer Biopic

Bruce Springsteen Talks 2012 Plans

Mike Ness Talks Recording Plans

Manchester Orchestra Talk Next Plans

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Shameless Plug 37- What Bands Am I Thankful For?

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to thank musicians, bands, and music that has made me love music.  I hope you'll take a few minutes to thank your own musical taste.

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Lou Reed Headphones


Billy Corgan's Wrestling League


Taking Back Sunday working on new album


Steven Tyler Cabbage Patch Doll


More Live Bouncing Souls stuff


Courtney Love is a nut case


Original Black Sabbath back


Only Three Big Major Labels

Music to Hear
Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Like a Shotgun"

Video to Watch
The Menzingers "Straight to Hell" cover at Fest 10

Shameless Plug 36- News News News

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Speaking my mind on some news that caught my attention.

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Possibility of Slapstick Shows

Yea Toys!

Craig Finn Solo Album

Matt Pryor Solo Album

Kris Roe Solo Album

No Nickelback!

Video to Watch

Taking Back Sunday "You Got Me"

Review of Mason Reed and Ryan M. Brewer at Indy's Jukebox

Last night, I ventured out to a new venue to me, Indy's Jukebox.  This place is now holding shows that the Vollrath Tavern, which had to close, was scheduled to hold.  I had no idea where this place was, but luckily it wasn't too far from me, and once I got there, I realized exactly where it was.  

Overall, it's a cool little place, and I hope that more bands will get to play there.  Last night was just acoustic singer songwriters, so I am interested to hear how a whole band would sound in the small place.  The sound last night was great for what they were doing. I could make out everything loudly and clearly.  

Playing first was Ryan Brewer. I had the pleasure of seeing him playing with Fallow, and was hooked on that band, so this was a different change of pace. But I had been keeping up with his music Monday series, so I knew what kind of sound he could bring. The songs are very in depth about what he's singing. His vocal range is wide ranged and can easily go up in the high region or down low in that bassy tone. A very good thing! There's a hint of blues in some of the songs, but overall it's just good acoustic stuff that you can sit and enjoy while having a low key night at Indy's Jukebox.   

Ryan's Website

After him was Mason Reed, who I had no idea what he was all about, and I can say yet again the singing caught my ear.  His voice was very bassy, and it's funny to think that the singing came out of him.  Think something like Johnny Cash, but with a little more depth to it.  Very folk and country influenced.  But the cool thing about Mason is he has a notebook that he asks for people to autograph.  Just think most people want the singer's autograph, but Mason wanted the people's autograph. I took a few minutes and wrote him a short note.  The songs are all about life, and I can tell there's a story behind every song. I am one of those people who would love to hear all the stories behind the songs.  He's been traveling for about five weeks, and is eager to make it back home.  But he enjoyed the visit he had last night and I hope he makes it out here again.

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Shameless Plug 35- My Blog in Review for October

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This episode reviews my blog for the month of October. Gotta give myself the shameless plug!

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Milo on Possibility of New Descendents Material


Joey Cape on Future of Lagwagon


Music to Hear
H20 "Get the Time"


Good Luck Album Stream

Video to Watch

Bouncing Souls "Wayfarer"