- Coolest roundabout discoveries on the net.. I was out and about on the net, following up on some leads. I had been turned onto a band Jason Heath and the Greedy Souls, due to their cool cover of 'Crazy Train' found on their debut release The Vain Hope Of Horse 'Crazy Train is an incredible song as you all should know. Who doesn't know the Ozzy track most recently made famous again on the MegaMind Soundtrack . But this is the perfect cover as there is a fantastic departure musically from the original. It's only in instances like this that you are forced to get to know the original song, instead of just banging along to a tune you've known for years and never actually listened to deeply. Of course a click or two later, I'm on the video for 'Anarchist Girl' by Jason Heath and the Greedy Souls, from their Packed for Exile (Sampler EP) A few clicks later, I'm checking out their site ( www.jasonheathandthegreedysouls.com) . On...
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CONCERT REVIEW - Portugal the Man @ Theater of the Living Arts - Philadelphia, Pa with opener Alberta Cross
On Sunday October 23rd, I had planned to go with a concert buddy to see his favorite band Portugal the Man . For the last two years, every time I ask, "who are you listening to" his response has always been "Portugal the Man". So, when I decided to dive in on concerts recently, catching Portugal the Man was going to be a must. Alberta Cross opened the sold out show at the Theater of the Living Arts with a seven song set. The quintet led by Petter Ericson Stakee vocals+guitar and Terry Wolfers on bass did an ample job of opening. I had trouble warming up with Alberta Cross at first, Stakee seemed to be doing his best Johnny Depp meets Jack White impression, and the band seemed a bit heavy on keyboards. However, once a member of Portugal the Man joined them on the sixth track 'Rise From The Shadows' they seem to erupt into a Perry Farre ll meets White Pony era Deftones meets Wolfmother . Their final was the best, a drum lead head bobber 'ATX...
- Coolest roundabout discoveries recently via... From my friends @ Yo Gabba Gabba with Biz Markie, Bootsy Collins, Erykah Baduh, the Roots and friends on Jimmy Fallon!! Free Music ALERT: Via the Spinner Mp3 of the day, I found the White Arrows : <p><p><p><p><p><p>&amp...