Jan 29, 2011 ~ Sean & Shaun * fosters

I finished my nite by jettin' over to Fosters to catch Sean & Shaun (from Bluefield, Wv) to catch their last set. This is a 2 piece acoustic set WOW... another very pleasant surprize was in store for me as I heard these Sean's play. Super vocals... beautiful harmony and it was the perfect ending to a perfect weekend! They spit out some Blue Oyster Cult, Down in the hole, and even the last song in the Napolean Dynamite movie. Threw me an original "The beats song" that was awesome... These guys were a perfect Nite Cap for me. I am a fan and hope they make it back as I'd like to catch their entire show.
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JAN. 29, 2011 ~ Cancer Benefit at the Riv for Anne Cline's mom

I'd like to say first off that I'm completely amazed & proud of the talent this state holds. The more I venture out into this music world and listening & supporting Local Live Music the longer this list grow's. My heart & soul is proud of the talent Southern West Virginia has... My musican friends.. you give me a lump in my throat! Every time... I ♥ U!
The line up:
Motion Theatre
Bradley Jenkins
Anne Cline
Calendars & kerosene
The Boatmen
First up was Justin & Greg (acoustic) from Motion Theatre first thing I notice was Greg Lilly's voice had never heard him before and was very pleasantly surprized.. his harmonies with Justin (also from IHAJ) was nothing short of Schweet. Sang a dedication to Anne "You are the exception", Tom Petty along with a host of other songs that fit this duo vocally perfectly. I liked them, I liked them alot.
Second up was Bradley Jenkins (from Huntington , Wv) ~acoustic solo
This young man (18 yrs.) sings & plays like a seasoned pro... He is a young man with such an old soul.. and you can hear it every time he opens his mouth. The gem (to me) of the nite was Bradley Jenkins. Every now and again your turned onto a rare treat Bradley was it. He spit out some Old Crow Medicine show, Jack Johnson (with his own twist) loved this, an original I think was called Leeway. You can find him on myspace and also on my fb page as I downloaded some of his tunes, also bought his cd. A real treat this one was!
Next up was Anne Cline:
Now here we go again and don't wanna repeat myself but this little chica definately has an old soul and sings & plays exactly like a seasoned pro. Anne has been playing venues for a couple of years now, if you've not heard her then I strongly suggest you do so. She threw out an original "Fix me" (always love it when I get capture an original), Love is what ya got, Lady Gaga to just name a few. I could have literally filmed Anne all nite... She draw's you in like a moth to the flame and holds you there. The more I hear Anne play.. the more I love her!
Next up was Calendars & Kerosine (from Charleston, Wv)
Josh Huddleston (vocals/ guitar) ~ Blake Hill (lead) ~ Derek Walker (Drums) ~ Clinton Scott (Bass) These guys came right up to me and introduced themselves.. more faces to the facebook musican friends and I love that! I only hate that I could not get any footage of them because at this point the place was jammed packed and there was absoultely no way of getting up front. But I can say this from what I heard was ELECTRIC... and I loved it.
Finished with The Boatmen:
Some thing I noticed bout last nite.... musicans' not only come together as One but also support one another financially. I witnessed a CD being purchased from one musican by another they had never met each other (to my knowledge) before last nite. This brought a smile to my face.. what brought a bigger smile to my face is that certain musican that purchased the CD bought it for me! Nick you rock and I love you! Only thing he didn't know is... I'd already beat him to it and had been to the merch. table earlier. The Boatmen kicked out some Jackie Greene (and Nick Durm) must have been feeling his oats cuz he spit it out like I've not seen him ever do....and Daayum it was just freakin' CRAZY GOOD! They even threw out The Who... I love these guys and wanna thank each of them Matt, Nick, Randy, Rob because alittle a year ago...... THE BOATMEN are who put me on this wonderful music trip and gave me this beautiful "Addiction" I call my life now! Much love to you... Much Love!

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Jan. 28, 2011 ~PART 2 ~ VID'S FROM GILKEY'S PARTY

Some of these vid's are a bit shakey... as I could not once again  keep still... So much good music, so many very talented West Virginia musican's all come together to support one of their own... Luv that! :)

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Jan 28, 2011 ~ Cinnamon Sensation * Fosters

Second half of my nite I went to Fosters to catch Cinnamon Sensation...
I love this guy... (peroid) jealous of his guitar skillz. This 3 piece band does it for me every freakin' time... Got some Old Crow Medicine Show, Watchtower, Citizen Cope (I love this..), Outkast.(Hey ya), Curbside Profit , and of course Dave Matthews.
I've said it before and I'll say it again when Mike opens his mouth I'm reminded of back in the day when I heard Dave Matthews in C'ville (pre signed) and fell in love... Mike's vocals does that for me as well. This is a tight 3 piece band that get's it, and they get me every time I hear them play. I love's me sum Mike Snodgrass.. I am a huge fan! Vid's will follow as they download.

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Jan 28, 2011 ~ "SURPRIZE SEND OFF FOR GILKEY"

PART 1~

Some of the guys got together for a Surprize Send off Party for Randy Gilkey. He is leaving Monday to begin training with his new seeing eye dog! This in itself is most exciting for all that know this wonderful man... We are all thrilled for him. The plan was set, the musicans (there were many) unfortunately I did not get to meet all of them but did put face's & shook the hands of some more of my Facebook peeps, were in place. Now all we needed was Gilk to walk thru the door. He had no idea as to what was about to take place... which was awesome! Randy walked in and to say he was Surprized is a understatement! I have a flashback for a minute of the Toys for Tots gig... with so many musicans in one place sharing one stage... was heaven for me. The nite was truely magical!
First up was Verns Pot of chili (5 members of this group) were present, Gilk steps up on stage to jam with them along with Allen Sizemore from Wild Rumpus (by the way Allan plays barefoot) F'n love that!! Blues was the muse and OMG I can already tell that I'm in for one Helluva nite. I heard some orginal Wild Rumpus tunes, Boatmen tunes, Verns pot of chili tunes and even busted out some "Dirty Bastard"~ Got cha money freestylin'. The musican's that shared the stage were~ Allen Sizemore, Matt Mullins, Nick Durm, Rob Gross, Brad Kinder (didn't know you played dude... U rocked), David Albright (didn't know you played drums either) , Dan (from Verns pot of chili, (there were other members of Verns) but unfortunately I didn't catch their names or get to meet them...next time for sure, TJ (Gilk's friend) that's a freestylin' fool, Keira (little chica can flat out belt it out),Jevon (from Parrot stepped up to throw his flow) Vid's will follow in PART 2 of this blog as they get downloaded throughout the day....
This nite for me was one for the books! I'm still smilin'

JAN 27, 2011 ~ 3 CARD MONTE * FOSTERS

3 CARD MONTE IS MADE UP OF : JAY MILAM / BRIAN HORNSBY / STEVE  SPARKS

Don't know where in the hell I've been but all I can say is this... this multi talented band has my jaw dropped! Boy have I been missing out! Love it when bands bleed one song right into the next... and that's exactly what you get with 3 Card Monte. They covered every thing from R.E. M (Milam on harp) which was spot on, China Grove, Shine, Eagles, Matchbox 20, Prince (Purple Rain) loved it! Even got me some Rolling Stones (Honky tonk woman), Stevie Ray Vaughn,  and yeah... I knew it was coming Tom Petty (Running). Milam proves why Eddie Van Halen is one of the greatest guitarist of all times... and does it well,  my jaw was dropped yet again as he tears that Washburn a new ass! WOW just wow.... I am a fan of this band and will make sure to keep close watch on their schedule from now on.
Hornsby & Milam switched up with Hornsby on bass and Milam took the lead (which I might add throughly enjoyed watching this guitarist switching up his guitars) From a beautiful Red Washburn to a lovely G&L Fender and kicked out alittle While my guitar gently weeps! Even kicked out alittle Funk before the nite was thru. Had 4 lead guitarist that stepped up on stage last nite ~ Hornsby, Milam, and switched from Bill's to Will's as 2 from the audience stepped up and kicked out one or two. Good nite of music and even better I got to put face's to a couple of facebook friends & shake their hands! <3 that.

Jan. 27, 2010 ~ The Boatmen

I Love these guys: Jackie Greene ~ Ball & Chain

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JAN. 20 2011 ~ MIKE SNODGRASS & JOHNATHAN * THE LOST PARROT

ACOUSTIC SHOW~

MIKE BEGUN HIS SHOW WITH A STORY OF HOW A PERSON TOLD HIM THAT THEY THOUGHT HIS MUSIC WAS "SEXUAL"... THAT'S ONE HELLUVA COMPLIMENT....CEPT' ONE THING IT CAME FROM A MAN!..... LOL

RELATIONSHIP GAMES~ NEW SONG ON NEW ALBUM
I dig... nice little funky beat.
I swear every time I hear Snodgrass open his mouth... I hear Dave Matthews.
<3 that.. not taking any thing away from Mike's vocals by no means. The dude can sing and his range... all ovah da place!
Also Love his beautiful Ibenez guitar.
Love you~ Also on the new album I love it when musican's do original's .. covers are great but originals...put you in their head & take you there.
Not sure what it is about a Red bass.... but I like em' and Johnathan is bangin' his out. Mike with his sound effects (cuz he broke his harp) is perfect.
Citizen Cope ~ Son's gonna rise... thank you!
ANNE CLINE ~ steps up on stage w/ Mike on Conga's (didn't know that he played) but of course did I even doubt him ....... Daaayum and wouldn't you know I do not have my video cam. w/ me. These two together are makin' me alittle bit excited!!! No ALOT excited... really good stuff. I will defintely be looking forward to seein' / hearin' more of this dynamic duo!!

DEC, 16 2010 ~ TOYS FOR TOTS * THE LOST PARROT

I am proud to call all of the musicians that I film my personal friends to have them all as part of my musical family and to see the good things they bring to the table in time of need like last nite. They banded together and became ONE. Much ♥ to each and every one of you! ♥

DEC. 18 2010 ~ MIKE SNODGRASS

Things i like: watchin snodgrass' fingers slide up&down the neck of his guitar like a spider glidin back n forth on its tightly woven web...... smooth like butta'. ~smile.

DEC. 19 2010 ~ 600 LBS. OF SIN * FOSTERS

Went to hear 600 lbs. of sin tonite at Fosters and all I can say is this about this 4 piece (partial band) if this is the appetizer to the whole band's entree Holy Crap I have to have the whole enchilada! I ♥ this band more & more every time I hear them play! With Pushkin's strong voice and Sierra'a all over the place vocals makes for the perfect musical marriage...... twas a good nite of music.

DEC. 22 2010 ~ MIKE SNODGRASS * THE LOST PARROT

Just left the Parrot listening to Mike Snodgrass & Johnathan Sneed on Ibenez acoustic & bass.. and gotta say it WAS as always Exactly what the doctor ordered.. for me! Full My Take: and vid's will post later on. Nite all.

I ♥ this damn song & citizen cope.. only know 2 local's that sing it. First is my Boatmen and now tonite ( had never played it before) and killed it.. Snodgrass & Sneed. word to ya mutha'....

DEC. 24 2010 ~ IHAJ * FOSTERS

It's a good thing to see my generation's offspring kick it like his ole' man behind a set of drum's and do it with a smile & full of passion. That's exactly what Chuck Wiseman did last nite and I for one enjoyed watchin' every minute of it.

DEC. 25 2010 ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of my friends... for me this year has been one I'll never forget. I've met a whole lot of musican's , filmed alot of vid's, lost myself in music and healed & soothed my soul thru your music. I thank you for that. I will always continue to SUPPORT LOCAL LIVE MUSIC for I ♥ what you do. Merry Christmas to you all... xoxoxo

DEC. 28 2010 ~ MUSIC INVITES

Is it weird that I get sooo excited over invite's to music events? Woke up this morning to 10 invite's and totally made my day! Only thing is now where to go.. wish I could clone myself and attend them all!

DEC. 31, 2010 ~ 600 LBS. OF SIN

I came I listened , I videod, I lost myself, I smiled.... ALOT! 600 lbs. of Sin does it for me.... all good and all appreciated! ♥ me sum Sin!
p.s I still as yet to taste the full entree... but rest assured I have ♥ & will travel for the entree! ~smile.
 

Full Bodied sound pretty much sum's it up when listening to 600 lbs. of sin...Josh w/ his festy style pickin' (and his amazing pedals) for a minute took me back to Frampton days with the wah- wah sound G'damn ♥ it, The little surprizes that... you hear from the drums here & there makes me wanna dance under the moonlight, Pushkin w/ his seasoned soul and F'N amazing geetar skillz..(Teach this grasshopper you good looking mofo :) )Sierra.. No F'N words.. this chica Floors me every time with her full bodied sound that is the perfect marriage to that of her band mates. Got me some Beatles 'Dear Prudence' in with following with my music mode for the day yesterday! Rolliing Stones.. Wild Horses~ Pushkin kills it (my fav.) hate to say this my highlight of the evening cuz there were many! I can't really Pinpoint a High with this band because it's ALL GOOD! Lay down Sally, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Mr Moon (Sierra's orig.), 29 (600 lb. orig.) Room w/a view (600 lb. orig) Feels so good to love you (T.J King) orig. which by the way may be featured in a Movie soon! The night was full of one after the other ROCK MY FACE off tune's. ALL I know is this.... I have missed out on Pushkin & His band all this time! I Will not make that mistake again. Have much ♥ & will travel~ Crazy Good.... Crazy Good! ;-)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year every one ~
I have enjoyed the blessing of meeting people online that I never would have met any other way. This is my end of the year shout out to the many "friends" I have never been in the same room with and have met thru music. You have inspired, amused, comforted, encouraged, and touched me thru music in so many ...ways. I love you people! Here's to another musical year together ♥

JAN. 1 2011 MIXED NUTS & IHAJ

Great fun last nite.... Fantastic music filled the air every where! Favorite quote from last nite~ Lino Demarchi: "It's been a fun ride".

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Just a taste of what you missed!

JAN. 2 ~ MY THOUGHTS

There is an old saying (one of which my grandmother had told me for years) it goes like this: Whatever you are doing & whoever you may be with at the stroke of midnite on New Years eve is what your year ahead will be like.... If this is the case (and it has not proved ME wrong thus far in years past) I will be flying solo while listening to Live music & Vid's will sure to follow~

JAN. 6 2011 ~ JASON HEATH & THE GREEDY SOULS

Recommendation: All of it... Listen. Blind Heart a fav.

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SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIVE BANDS! EVERYWHERE!
Everyone knows someone in a band. THEY PLAY THEIR ASS OFF for you! Local musicians are in every town. Go hear your friend's band just ONCE or ONCE MORE.... We are all local somewhere, and local economies support live music. Local Bands connect to their audience through their music.
"Local... Bands own the WEEKEND".... Go show your support! ♥

JAN. 7 2011 ~ TATTED & TANKED.

Headin' out hopefully gonna get Tatted & possibly Tanked. Be safe out there boys & girls and dont forget ..... TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIVE MUSIC this weekend!
MUSICAN'S OWN THE WEEKENDS! ♥

JAN. 8 2011 ~ ANDY CRAWFORD.. THE LOST PARROT

Ventured out to catch Andy Crawford last nite and he didn't disappoint (as I knew he wouldn't). Covered alittle bit of everything to satisfy all, and did it well. Vid's will follow. Favorite quote of the nite: Andy~ " You just tell me how it goes and I"ll just Sean Bera that shit! " ♥ U Andy! :)

JAN 9 2011 ~ THE LOST PARROT .. THE BOATMEN

Finished up the second half of my evening across town at The Lost Parrot for alittle Snowmen. Which consisted of Matt Mullins & Nick Durm from the Boatmen. This was a Real treat as well as I saw Durm on acoustic (which is rare as he is norm...ally bangin' & poppin' his pretty red bass) but love it when I get to hear him on acoustic. Mullins was playing..what.. huh... wait for it.. The Bongos!!! And played very well (Even if he did blister the livin' hell outta his hand) he continued to Bang em like no other... Rob you woulda been proud! These guys I just ♥ no matter what their calling themselves Boatmen, Snowmen... make's no difference as they deliver every single time. Threw out some Breakfast at Tiffany's, Soulshine, Citizen Cope (thank you Matt), Steve Miller, and even gave me an original. Mid way threw Matt & Nick switched up and Nick took the Bongos and Matt acoustic.... Heaven I was... in Heaven! I ♥ these guys and will always & forever be a HUGE supporter. Vid's are uploading throughout the day.... sooooo STAY TUNED! :)

JAN. 9 2011 ~ THE RIV... BIG DADDY & THE MUDKATZ

I started my evening by going to see Big Daddy & the Mudkatz at the Riv..... Daayumn all I can say bout this what I heard is this.... this 3 piece band of Pino, Workman & Sizemore all of which sing, all of which have very different styles/ vocal range, all of which are nothing short of shear Perfection!
Pino with his guitar riffs, Workman with his soulful sound, Sizemore bangin' it out on his (by the way smallest drum set I've ever seen) and crankin' out some Petty... simply ROCKED my face completely off! Kicked out some Gov't Mule, Petty, Superstition,The Band and Workman threw out a John Hiatt ~ Feel's like Rain.... WOW just WOW! Pure & total "Seduction"... Workman & Pino can Seduce this Chica with those golden vocal's Any time! :)) Was good real good!

JAN. 10 2011 ~ THE ROYAL GREENS

Saw this band along time ago at the Lost parrot from Roanoke, Va. I heard rumor they disbanded... damn shame! They rocked my face off... and was easy on the eye! :)
Here is their link.... push play.

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JAN, 12 2011 ~ UNSIGNED MUSIC (Giving local music the attention it deserves)

ATTENTION.... LOCAL MUSICAN'S... Dunno know if your aware of this but channel NWV - B (Channel 2) is called "Unsigned Music".... give's Local music the attention it deserve's! Now either I REALLY never watch T.V & am retarded never to have never heard of this station or just that damn dumb.... no matter, for those of you that Don't know.... unsignedmusic

Here is the link w/ Info: Good luck & 'Remember me .... when'... :)
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JAN 14, FOSTERS ~ THE MAIN ST. TAVERN * 600 LBS. OF SIN (ACOUSTIC)

Went to see 600 LBS of sin tonite at Fosters.... The best way I can describe this band is this..... 600 Lbs is "Sinfully Delicious" with their ' Easy like sunday morning vibe & sound'... I ♥ this band. Josh Thomas broke out an electric which gave me a differnet Taste as to what this band is capable of.

JAN 15, 2011 ~ THE BLUE PARROT * 600 LBS. OF SIN

Second 1/2 of my nite I shot across town to catch 600 LBS. of Sin (full band, full on electric) now I've seen the acoustic version of this band a couple of time's in Beckley. I also knew that I'd be in for a real treat with all of the little 'appetizers' in acoustic form that I had heard thus far. A treat didn't even Touch what I heard & saw.. the main entree (full band & electric) was all kind's of good... Crazy good! With 2 more members that I had not heard or seen completed the Full bodied sound. Heard my favorites  29, Severine & Dear Prudence along with a host others. I found my "0" face last nite.. and it was 600 LBS. of Sin! This band SCREAM'S  "Festivals" I would Love to see/hear this band outside at a festy this summer. Got mad Love for 600 LBS. and I can guarantee that I will come & see the full band again and again!

JAN. 15 , 2011 ~ EMPTY GLASS * DIABLO BLUES

THIS 5 PIECE BAND IS MADE UP OF :

JOHN CHICKOGEE (HARP)
JOHN COMPTON (LEAD, VOCALS)
KEITH MCMILLION (RYTHYM)
TOMMY FONAINE (DRUMS)
KEVIN KIDD (ACOUSTIC BASS)

WENT TO SEE DIABLO BLUES @ THE EMPTY GLASS LAST NITE THIS BAND DRAWS YOU IN LIKE A MOTH TO THE FLAME.... WITH COMPTON'S LARGER THAN LIFE STAGE PRESENCE PLUS HIS MAD GUITAR SKILLZ MATCHED WITH MCMILLION'S CRAZY FAST & FURIOUS FINGERS.... THESE 2 ARE THE PERFECT MUSICAL MARRIAGE. IF YOU'VE NEVER HEARD THE BLUES BEFORE BY THE END OF THE NIGHT YOU WILL SURE TO BE A FAN. DIABLO COVERED EVERY THING FROM IRA KING TO BB KING & THREW IN SOME ORGINALS "SWEET PAPA PAUL".
HAD A COUPLE OF DEDICATIONS THAT WERE OFF THE FREAKIN' CHART I MIGHT ADD.... LIKE "HELL TO PAY"..(dedicated to John Moss) , PAY THE COST TO BE THE BOSS..(Compton dedicated this to his lovely lady Linda), AND A SPECIAL DEDICATION "PRICE OF A BROKEN HEART"..(dedicated to One mother & One wife) BOTH OF WHICH THE UGLY DISEASE CANCER CLAIMED.
DIABLO BLUES DOES THE BLUES & THEY DO IT WELL... THIS BAND TAKE'S YOU THERE AND KEEPS YOU. I AM A FAN!

p.s I might add that I've never in my entire life seen an acoustic bass as big as Kevin Kidd's before.... It was so big in fact that they don't make a case big enough to fit it! And Yeah... that bitch flat out was BANGIN'!!! :)