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Matthew Schoening Electric Cello Live Uncut Looping Dance Hall / Lounge Grooves!

2011-05-28T15:51:00.000-07:00

If you've never heard Matt do live uncut looping on his cello, you've been missing out. I met Matt years ago in San Francisco when he was just your typical local musical genius. Now he's your typical "on tour nationwide musical genius!" Catch the details of his tour at http://mrcelloman.com/

Citizen Cope in HD

2011-05-07T12:09:00.000-07:00

I Blame Coco (Eliot Sumner)

2011-03-27T14:47:00.000-07:00

Yah, yah, yah, she's Sting's daughter. Blah, blah, blah she sounds like Sting (ya think?). Eliot Summer shines all on her own. If she was on American Idol Judge Randy Jackson would be screaming "Eliot's in it to win it!!" Virtually unknown in the U.S., Eliot and her band I Blame Coco are turning heads and generating some well deserved buzz in her native England. As of this writing, you cannot buy her break out CD (I Blame Coco)on iTunes in the U.S., but it is available in the U.K. So check her out here, first, before everybody starts blaming Coco! Warning: Make no mistake - Eliot does not wade in the shallow end of the singer/songwriter pool. Her lyrics compel the listener to pay attention or else!

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eliot Paulina Sumner (born 30 July 1990, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy), also known as Coco, is an English musician recording under the band name I Blame Coco. I Blame Coco's debut album, The Constant, was released in the UK on 8 November 2010. She is the daughter of musician Sting and actress/producer Trudie Styler.
I Blame Coco

Eliot began playing music at a young age and writing songs at the age 15. Some of her earlier demos include "I Blame Coco", "Look The Other Way", "Bohemian Love", "Darkstar", "Never Be", "Voice In My Head", "Avion", and "No Smile" (A song which would later appear on her album, The Constant), many of which were imbued with a heavy reggae influence and elements of pop punk. The song "I Blame Coco", which was co-written with Mr Hudson, was released independently as a 7" single in 2007. The band includes Jonny Mott - Keyboards, Alexis Nunez - Drums, Jonas Jalhay - Guitar and Rory Andrew - Bass.

At age 17, Eliot signed a multi-record deal with Island Records. Eliot spent 6 months writing and recording her debut album The Constant in Sweden with one of her two producers, Klas Åhlund. I Blame Coco's debut single for Island, "Caesar", featuring Robyn, was released in February 2010. Eliot released her follow up single entitled "Self Machine" on July 12, 2010.

I Blame Coco is frequently seen using the meaningless alternate spelling I Blåme Coco, incorporating the Scandinavian vowel å, pronounced as the English "o" or "au" as in the word "vault".

Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the Real

2011-03-23T07:05:00.000-07:00

This is Lukas's break out performance on the David Letterman show February, 2011. He delivered a powerful performance impressing all. The fact that he is Willie Nelson's son, seems irrelevant. He stands on his own. The Real Deal.

Gordy de Necochea with Roman Alemania

2010-04-16T10:59:00.000-07:00

The Justin Bieber Effect? Girl loses it!

2010-02-17T12:30:00.000-08:00

Frank had it, Elvis had it, Justin Beiber??? After watching this young girl cry a river of heartfelt tears perhaps Justin Beiber merits further investigation.

iPad

2010-01-30T09:53:00.000-08:00

I never imagined that Hitler would be the one to some up all my feelings about the new apple iPad!
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The Sopranos Movie????

2010-01-27T12:28:00.000-08:00

Some clown at HBO must have let the clown out of the bag. Here it is, your very first glimpse of The Sopranos Movie.

Zee Avi

2010-01-25T18:51:00.000-08:00

Zee's vocals are heavenly. If ever there was a voice that grabs your attention, this is it. She crafts songs that seem sweet on the surface, but often the subject matter speaks to the darker side of life.

When Talking Was Cool (and smoking too)!

2010-01-25T18:40:00.000-08:00

If by Bread. Only William Shatner could do better (maybe).

Jeter Passes Lou Gehrig 9/14/2009

2010-01-21T11:09:00.000-08:00

From NYC Supermarket

Marie Digby

2008-02-05T20:48:00.000-08:00

If you haven't heard of Marie Digby, pronounced "Mareey aye," you will. This beautiful young women is taking well know cover songs and rendering them new and improved by the sheer brilliance of her simple and honest approach to music. Not to mention her clear and convincing vocal tone.
Take this cover of Nelly Furtado's Say You Will. She's a force that demands attention!
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Lennon & Dylan Rip Johnny Cash?

2005-11-28T17:19:00.000-08:00

So there's this grainy, barely audible video of John Lennon and Bob Dylan completely smashed in the back seat of a car, allegedly talking smack about Johnny Cash. I have to admit right up front that I did not pass my FBI examination (that's another story and I'm still regretting cheating in Ms. Bertacci's pre-algebra class) and I have no idea as to what they are saying on tape. Cleary, they are talking about Johnny Cash and Mama Cass. Dylan indeed trashed Mama Cass, warning Lennon that "everyone's been with her" and imploring him to not go down that road. Hmmm. Never read about that about her in People Magazine. Once again, another reminder that it is never a good idea to get wasted and start recording.

Lisa Marie Presley on Tour

2005-11-10T12:55:00.000-08:00

I must admit, right up front that I am an Elvis Presley fan. That fact registered clear last night when I saw Lisa Marie Presley's name on the marquee outside Bimbo's in San Francisco. Just to see that name Presley in lights again somehow seemed significant, and also, somehow, personal. Even before the show began, I had to admit that I was actually there to see Elvis's one and only daughter, live and in the flesh. "Would she look like him? Sound like him?" I thought to myself. My place, close to the stage, thanks to the clout of Radio SF and my fanatical determination, was a foregone conclusion. However, I did not anticipate having to battle lesbians - butch and lipstick - for the choice spot, center stage. Lisa Marie has a strong following among the gay community.

The crowd was a respectable mix of tattooed types, the faithful and the curious. I like to think I was part of the latter.

Lisa Marie took to the stage amid cheers, screams and outstretched arms attached to cell phone cameras (which have now replaced cigarette lighters at concerts, in case you did not know). She looked, well, "tiny." In every porportion. Height - small. Hands - small. Arms - short. And she seemed much younger than her age (just shy of forty). She also seemed slightly soft in the midsection, but in a nice, loose, casual way. Her hair was permed in long strands of golden brown . Her face is perhaps a little less striking than the glamorously perfect Rollingstone magazine cover, but those eyes, that perfect nose, the casual slightly crooked smile... unmistakably the progeny of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.

Lisa Marie rocked the crowd at Bimbo's with her unique brand of chip-on-the-shoulder, "f-You," rock and roll music about failed relationships, hope and angst. Her ballads showed that she can in fact sing well, although her strong suit may be her song writing. In this area she surpasses the talents of her father in that he sang songs written by others.

I hesitate to write about a certain moment of the show, for risk of personal embarrassment...but throwing all caution to the wind, here goes...

I was in fact, quite close to the stage and throughout the concert I had ample opportunity to notice & surmise every aspect of Lisa Marie. I found myself quite relaxed as she stood center stage singing a dreamy ballad of what, I just don't know. In fact, I was standing about one yard directly in front of her and I was in a bit of a daze, as I had been standing for some time.
So here's the thing - my daze cleared as I found myself not looking at her eyes, but rather her looking directly into mine. I know this sounds ridiculous she simply bore down on me, or right through me, actually. Our eyes locked for a few moments as she lowered her head slightly and the intense gaze slowly evolved into a sexy curved lip smile, followed by an outstretched arm pointing directly at me, followed by the release of a full faced smile that mirrored mine and acknowledged the moment..

Now, I'll be the first to admit that I may have inadvertently exaggerated a fact or two in the past to "enhance" a run-of-the-mill anecdote for friends and family, but this surreal LMM (Lisa Marie Moment) is told exactly as it was. In fact, immediately after the LMM, I was blushing a bit as Vivian turned to me with jaw dropped in surprise - my very own personal witness! A perfect witness were it not for the fact that Vivian is my wife. I immediately and automatically apologized, but fortunately Vivian thought it was hilarious, or rather, I was hilarious, and she enjoyed teasing me about it immensely. She wanted to know if I was going to wait by the bus as the groupies do, and she wanted to know if our relationship had reached the stage (no pun intended) of dating other people. The answer to all her questions was and is a resounding "no!"
Sorry, Lisa Marie, no disrespect to Elvis, but I'm taken!

Lisa Marie's Tour Shedule:
11-10-05
San Diego, CA
House of Blues
11-11-05
Los Angeles, CA
House of Blues
11-13-05
Las Vegas, NV
House of Blues
11-15-05
Denver, CO
Gothic Theatre
11-16-05
Kansas City, MO
Ameristar Casino Kansas City
11-18-05
Columbia, MO
The Blue Note
11-19-05
Fort Wayne, IN
Piere's
11-21-05
Columbus, OH
Promowest Pavilion
11-22-05
Chicago, IL
House of Blues

http://boss.streamos.com/download/capi001/lisamariepresle/dirtylaundry/video/dirtylaundry_v100.mov

2004-09-15T15:28:00.000-07:00

Ooh Papa!