The tragic passing of my friend Dakota Nelson‘s lovely wife Ream Alameel Nelson has been on my weighing on my mind for sometime. This touching local news video featuring Dakota and his kids being surprised by new cameras with a check is really touching. What Emeri TeAroha and others have done to help raise money for our dear friend is …
Month: December 2018
Ah Conrad Denke I had no idea the Band in Seattle Christmas Special is including our ‘Slow Jam’ again. It’s so good to be a part of this tradition. Check out Eva Walker and her brother Cedric hosting! This year I have been so focused on trying work this Jamaican magic, I have been just thrilled to see this evolve in …
This song combines the intellectual and spiritual force of Kate Bush’s “The Man with the Child in His Eyes” with the dolorous echoes of George Winston’s December excursions and the crafted pop psychoses of Brian Wilson’s “Heroes and Villains.” Needless to say, it is a masterpiece. Eventually time will reveal that it has driven you …
“Have you ever been in a relationship and your partner just couldn’t say yes to you? But didn’t say no either? Well, this song‘s for you!” says Hamburg and L.A. based band Rhonda about their new single “Couldn’t Say Yes.” They further describe it as a “snapshot in a relationship full of indecision. A moment …
“Hey Murphy! You know better than to do that! You’re putting them too near the fire!” Th US Army produced this film in 1941 to teach young soldiers how to ski. Thanks to the gallant efforts of these men, no flag but the Stars and Stripes has ever flown over Aspen. (Thanks to Mark Johnson …
Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum superstar JESSIE J releases official lyric video for “This Christmas Day” from her first-ever holiday album, This Christmas Day, in stores and at all digital retailers via LAVA/Republic Records.
Today, Grayshot share their rendition of the beloved Holiday classic, “Christmas Time Is Here,” from the 1965 TV Special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The timeless tune has been covered by so many incredible artists, Aaron Ankrum, one of the brothers who make up Grayshot says, “This song has been a foundational part of our Christmas …
Besides being in great pain after doing my impression of Humpty Dumpty on the beach today, I got some fabulous photos. I sat there writing in pain and realized the view from down low was pretty cool so I kept shooting while writing in pain. – All photos property of Holly Homan, all rights reserved.
This is the Wall America needs. This is a 50 ft wall of nothing but Snatchee Records show posters at the Wenatchee Museum. AndyandJas Peart took a dive bar that had once been feared and written off by SOME folks in their community, and turned this carpeted 75 capacity wonder into Central Washington’s own CBGB’s. Soon legendary punk …
Last month, Lexie Liu made a strong impression with “Sleep Away“, the first single off her forthcoming project. The Fader named the track on of “10 Songs You Need In Your Life”, Nylon listed is as the “Best Music Releases of the Week”, and Refinery29 said “their ears are very into Lexie.” Building off of …
This is why the human race is dumb. How many people do you know don’t think about who made these political memes, why they made them, and who paid for them to be in front of us as particular individuals? We are not a smart species. So bravo, yes we overachieved. We invented social media. …
“Monster” reflects something that’s inside of everyone whether it’s battling your depression, addiction, self-image, or any demons that might be holding you back from the truest and best version of yourself. It shows a common and relatable battle of self-control during a cocktail party, and the inner chaos faced when dealing with addiction and escapism. …
Facebook was suspending people for so called Community standards, while letting Russia destroy the fabric of our communities and our Republic. Al Franken brought this up, asking how many of these ads were purchased with Rubles and why the hell FB didn’t flinch, let alone sound the alarms. The next day Al was cooked with …
Below is the email I recently received from the Japanese band, Jan Flu. Since East Portland Blog is the place where “East Meets West for All the Best” this is an important communication and Jan Flu is an important band about which as much information as possible should be shared. Unfortunately the language barrier separating …
When I posted the recent song “St. Helena” by Standing Before Kings I was reminded of this song as they both find great lessons in history and deserve to be listened to. One thing I didn’t remember about this song was the WICKED sax parts, which compete with the Sike Furs “Pretty in Pink” for …
You know what two of my favourite subjects are? Music and history. In 1815, the great French Emperor Napoleon was exiled to St. Helena in the south Atlantic by the British. It is said they deliberately put him in terrible conditions in an attempt to hasten his death. Napoleon died on St. Helena in 1821, …
On Thursday evening December 13 I had the esteemed privilege of seeing New York ska masters the Slackers play at Seattle’s El Corazon. Though I have seen the Slackers about a half dozen times in the last decade, I never grow tired of them. And this time they played my favorite song (Watch This). The …
“I wanna love you, but I’m getting blown away”… Haven’t seen this clip before… wow. Jorja Chalmers‘ beautiful sax, and Avalon-era guitarist Neil Hubbard’s blistering solo really punctuate a cover that Hubbard first recorded with Roxy over 35 years ago. No one puts together a better band for the studio or the stage than Bryan …
I have been fighting myself not to start writing a new song everyday. A real accomplishment would be finishing a song week. But tonight I lost that War. The motto of Carpe Diem has fascinated me since I first learned the Latin phrase, which translates to “seize the day.” I just came back from a …
Sometimes when I get lonely, I almost dial my oldest friend’s number. Of course, he hasn’t lived there in over 30 years. His parents still do, and I call them once a year. Oh, I have his “new” number on my cell phone, that’s in a pocket somewhere, or out in the car. I’d go …
I’d say the greatest band of my lifetime, but I was two when the Beatles officially broke up. None of their peers sounded like this, and while so many in their wake were inspired or influenced, no one since has emulated them. No one married r&b, disco and prog rock with jazz, funk, and sex …
I pulled off losing all that weight since March. Now it’s time to get that muscle back. Hearing your song on Jamaican pop radio and shaking hands with David Rodigan at a BBC television taping has a way of making you want to come back and shock Jamaica. I haven’t even played there LIVE yet, …
Simply put, this is the best folk or pop recording of “O Holy Night” ever. Hannah’s voice, like a mighty decree gone forth from Caesar Augustus, confidently proclaims Messiah’s birth as three wise strings— mandolin, dobro and guitar— follow the star-seeking lyrics bearing gifts of golden light, frank innocence and mirthful texture. Nothing more need …
I cannot sit by and watch the legacy of Bill Walton be tarnished by valid criticism of his diminishing mental faculties. This is the man that gave birth to Luke Walton. If he wants to drop acid and do color commentary, by all means, just turn his mic off. Put on a Beach Boys cassette …
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Today, Martin Jensen released his official video for “Somebody I’m Not.” Starring Jensen and collaborator Bjørnskov, the video opens to Bjornskov performing in an ominous warehouse, while Jensen pensively makes his way across a scenic beach – filled with flares, drones, and gorgeous views. The two eventually find one another in the dark, hazy warehouse. “Working with Bjørnskov on “Somebody I’m Not” and getting the opportunity …
How to conquer Puerto Rico. Go back to Puerto Rico, go on TV and suit up. Sing a medley of my cousin Daniel Santos’ hits with local musicians. Allow me to paint us both a picture of this stop on the march to promote ‘Free Your Mind’. You tell the hosts and the audience at …
Last week I vacationed alone in Utah, visiting, hiking, and taking pictures at two national parks – Zion and Bryce. Simply put, awesome!! Bryce is known for its odd rock formations called “hoo doos.*” The parks lacked the usual throngs of tourists that naturally visit when the kids are not in school, which enabled me …
Myrkur is the project of Danish composer, vocalist and classically trained multi-instrumentalist, Amalie Bruun, who unveils two ethereal new studio tracks with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Solstafir) at Orgone Studios in Bedfordshire, England. A-Side “Juniper” is a gorgeous and powerful ballad that immediately hooks the listener with it’s infectious chorus and lush …
Today, NYC-based indie rock outfit, Miss Grit, shares her lead single and title track “Talk Talk” and announces her debut EP, out next year. Yesterday, The 405 premiered the track, praising, “A looping synth, some light piano and drums and Sohn’s voice are all that welcome the listener on ‘Talk Talk.’ But as the song …