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When I think of blues music I don’t usually think exciting, energetic, or fun. When I think of blues I usually think depressing, sad, sorrowful, unenergetic, but Jonny Lang proved me wrong. When I embarked on a journey to listen to every single artist in the JFK artist database I wasn’t sure how it would go. After 9 different artists I am thoroughly enjoying it (well then I haven’t reached Sandi Patti yet)

Jonny Lang, a virtually unheard of artist but he delivers something that I haven’t heard before in the Christian world, well then I also don’t look for Blues artist in the Christian music world.

After listening to “Wander This World” by Jonny Lang, which featured awesome guitar riffs and some great vocals, I couldn’t wait to listen to his next album “Long Time Coming.” There is a noticeable difference in styles from the first album and the second. “Long Time Coming” does sound very similar to "Wander This World” for the first half of the album…the last half he brings on a very new style that was unexpected Rock n roll. …

After listening to teen pop group Jonnie & Brookie I was amazed at how well their music was and how passionate they are about God. The only disappointing thing is that I was only able to listen to 53 min. I just can’t wait to hear more from them. These are very talented young ladies with what looks like a bright future. If you are a fan of Brit Nicole, and Krystal Meyers you will enjoy Jonnie & Brookie.

Next Time: Jonny Lang

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Artist: Shakatak
Album: Greatest Hits Fromthe Playhouse
Release Date: 08 Feb 2011



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Artist: Earl Klugh
Album: DREAM COME TRUE, CRAZY FOR YOU
Release Date: 07 Feb 2011



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Artist: Nate Harasim
Album: Rush
Release Date: 01 Feb 2011



Artist: Corinne Bailey Rae
Album: Love
Release Date: 25 Jan 2011



Artist: Eva Cassidy
Album: Simply Eva
Release Date: 25 Jan 2011



Artist: Keiko Matsui
Album: Road
Release Date: 25 Jan 2011



Artist: Patti Austin
Album: Sound Advice
Release Date: 25 Jan 2011



Artist: Tower Of Power
Album: Tower of Power - 40th Anniversary
Release Date: 25 Jan 2011



Artist: Tony Bennett + Gene Krupa
Album: Guard Sessions
Release Date: 18 Jan 2011



Artist: Akira Jimbo
Album: Jimbojamboree
Release Date: 11 Jan 2011



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Sat 6 Mar – EXPERIENCE HENDRIX 2010 Tribute Tour Kenny Wayne Sheperd Ernie Isley Jonny Lang Hubert Sumlin Eric Johnson Joe Satriani Los Lobos Living Colour Doyle Bramhall II Jimi Hendrix

This is a review of the Experience Hendrix 2010 Tribute Tour March 6 at The Joint in the HRH in Las Vegas. The artists on this tour will vary so make sure that the musicians you want to see is on the bill. So in no particular order, here is the review.

Ernie Isley started off the set with Billy Cox on bass and Chris Layton on drums. Sounded that they did not get a lot of rehearsal time because their set was a little less than tight. But hopefully, that should diminish as the tour progresses. Isley shows a side that you don't see often when he plays with the Isley Bros., so it was a real treat to see him do some of his best Jimi inspired playing.

Living Colour came back from the dead to give a rousting performance of some of Jimi's material. Don't know if this is a springboard for new…

I knew I needed to take a look at the Grammy nominations list when I saw separate Twitter tweets from Mandisa (@MandisaOfficial), Ashley Cleveland (@AshleyCleveland), and Weird Al Yankovic (@AlYankovic) mentioning that they got nominated! All favorites of mine! As is traditionally the case, I recognize quite a few names but couldn't sing you the songs (I've never been much of a pop-culture junkie), but I did think it was cool to see nominations for Seal, Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi, Hall & Oates, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, even Bob Dylan and a number of other artists who are clearly still going strong even though they got their starts when I was just a kid. Remember back when you were old if you were 30?

I also dig Kelly Clarkson's music; I try to not hold the whole AI thing against her. :)

I see TobyMac got nominated (yay!) for City On Our Knees (meh), and the inevitable Third Day nominations are in there. Jonny Lang got a nomination in the Gospel categories (his Gospel CD is really good stuff!) I like Mary Mary quite a bit. …

This is my ongoing list of bands that I still need to see live:

1. Daft Punk
2. dredg
3. Jack White
4. Hot Chip
5. Vampire Weekend
6. M83
7. Ringo Starr
8. Roger Waters

Previous
1. Paul McCartney - Seen live on August 1, 2009
4. Flaming Lips - Seen live on August 28, 2009
7. Muse - Seen live on March 1, 2010
7. John Butler Trio - Seen live on June 13, 2010
2. Arcade Fire - Seen live on August 6, 2010
7. Gorillaz - Seen live on October 11, 2010
7. Sufjan Stevens - Seen live on November 9, 2010
3. Prince - Seen live on March 23, 2011
3. The Strokes - Seen live on June 12, 2011
5. My Morning Jacket - Seen live on June 10, 2011
4. Jonny Lang - Seen live on May 19, 2012
2. Sigur Ros - Seen live on March 24, 2013

Removed
5. White Stripes - Broke up on February 2, 2011
5. Pavement - No longer touring

A B & the Sea
A Bloodline Contrition
A Change of Pace - 2
A Day to Remember - 17
A Dying Dream
A Dying Memory
A Heartwell Ending - 2
A Life Once Lost
A Loss For Words - 7
A Music Box Serenade
A Perfect Circle - 3
A Phoenix Forever
A Place to Bury Strangers
A Rocket to the Moon - 4
A Shattered Hope
A Silent Film
A Skylit Drive - 3
A Static Lullaby - 6
A summer Ends - 3
A Thorn For Every Heart - 6
A.O.V.
Abandon All Ships! - 2
Abandoned Pools
Abra Moore
Acceptance
Acknowledge Your Sympathy
Action Action
Adam Heldring
Adam Lambert
Addison
Adema - 2
Aerosmith - 2
Aesthetic Perfection - 2
AFI - 15
Aftertayste
Against Me! - 3
Agent Sparks
Agents Of Man
Agents Of The Sun
Agnostic Front - 2
Aiden - 5
AJ McLean
Alana Davis
Alanis Morissette
Alesana
Alex Clare
Alex Maryol
Alexa Wilkinson
Alexisonfire - 13
Alien Ant Farm - 5
Alkaline Trio - 10
All Day Long Beach
All Get Out - 2
All Night Pressure
All That Remains - 2
All Time Low - 9
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1. What's your favorite song by 14?
Regina Spektor: probably Samson

2. How did you get into 20?
The White Stripes: music vidoes on mtv when i was in jr high

3. Who is your favorite member in 8?
Sondre Lerche i suppose

4. Whats your favorite lyric bit by 29?
Rufus Wainwright: the ones in Oh What A World

5. Have you ever seen 22 live?
Rilo Kiley: yeah! last april

6. What's your favorite album from 10?
Red Hot Chili Peppers: prob By the Way

7. Do you own any merchandise from 3?
of Montreal: i do not

8. What is a good memory you have of 7?
Modest Mouse: listening to them while driving when my cd player still worked...

9. Is there a member of the same age as you in 2?
Bright Eyes: prob not

10. When did you first get into 1?
Jens Lekman: early fall of 07

11. Who likes 4 along with you?
Vapnet: nobody i know

12. Which song did you first hear from 15?
A Hawk and a Handsaw: In the River

13. What song made you fall in love with 5?
Cake: Mexico

14. Which song do you not like by 18?
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