Maybe it’s my younger days playing in jazz bands, but I always have a soft spot for jazz artists. The vocals, sax and brass parts lift me three feet above ground. Continue reading Gretchen And The Pickpockets, “falling rising”
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Shift Seven, “III”
What is a triad? Google offers one definition, stating it’s “a chord of three musical notes consisting of a given note with a third and fifth above it.” Continue reading Shift Seven, “III”
Eight O’Five Jive, Swing Set
Music is a powerful vehicle. It doesn’t take much to move us to that bygone comfort zone. Anytime we feel the need, we pull out our vinyl time machine as it takes us everywhere including roads less traveled. Continue reading Eight O’Five Jive, Swing Set
Music City Roots Radio; Davina & The Vagabonds
Recently I had the pleasure seeing Davina & The Vagabonds perform at the Music City Roots Radio Show.
Influenced by artists Tom Waits, Amy Winehouse, and many others Davina gave the audience a great show. The Vagabonds recently played at the Monterey Jazz Festival, and as I was talking to Davina, the band was packing for an European tour. Their new album, Nicollet & 10th is due out soon.
