I never did a Couch by Couchwest wrap-up, so here it is. My life was way too busy with things that didn’t involve music this year, so CXCW blew by in a hurry. But that doesn’t mean it wasn’t awesome. I really enjoy checking out all the great acts from all over the country (and … [Read more…]
It was a strange week for me at Song School. My work life intruded much more than I would normally like. But, it ended with a bang. Thanks to Mojo Medicine Show- MD on harp, Dan on percussion, Jim on the resonator, Christine on bass, and Julia helping with the vocals. And now it’s Folks … [Read more…]
Six months to the day after the flooding that hit Lyons, one of my songs is on Couch by Couchwest (the OTHER festival going on right now). It’s a flood song, of course, but there’s another song as well. A classic American story of dreams gone bad and lives ruined. I love that stuff. You can … [Read more…]
So if you are into strange internet events, it’s time once again for Couch by Couchwest. The ultimate independent music festival, it’s so alternative you don’t have to go anywhere at all. Just sit on your couch and let the festival come to you. Also, follow along on twitter at #CXCW or #CXCW14 to keep … [Read more…]
So, Jason Isbell is touring a new album (Southeastern), which is awesome. Both the album and the touring, that is. However, I’m having a morning of fan pique. Really Mr. Isbell- you’re going to Salt Lake City, but couldn’t work in a stop in Colorado? That’s just cold. So to assuage my hurt fan feelings, … [Read more…]
Yup, so I submitted some video clips this year to Couch by Couchwest, the up and coming music festival for those who are neither up nor coming. It’s far and away the coolest anti-festival I can imagine, and though I know some of these folks only in cyberspace, it definitely has that freaky subculture feel, … [Read more…]