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Friday Music - Trailer Choir

So it’s come to my attention that I’ve neglected country music. We can’t have that! There are a lot of great artists out there and I do love my country. But this band – they’re not just pretty faces, they’re a good time and you can’t help but sing along. (Don’t sneer, country is good stuff!) Even better – they’re funny. And they’re out there to have a good time too and it shows. Seriously – a song called Rockin’ The Beer Gut? Hokey right? But really – awesome! I mean, what’s wrong with a girl who rocks a little bit of a beer gut? Really!

Okay so the band is two good old boys working their way through college by playing in a band. Nothing new. However they didn’t stop at covers, they pitched some of their own work at the crowds, with the proviso that it keeps the crowd rocking. And it did. And they did. Soon they added a female singer – a fan who just jumped up on stage and added her harmony because she could tell it was needed. Now they’ve caught the eye of another great – Toby Keith. You can see why they’d fit right in with his style!

I love them for a lot of reasons. Part of it is the humor they imbibe into all their songs. They bring in a little bit of everything from rap to typical country boy style. They pump it up, they slow it down. And I know the lyrics are silly sometimes, but that’s the great part about them! And really – they’ve got a great sound together. Vocally and musically. So go ahead, follow these guys out into the sunshine!

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Friday Music – Amy Macdonald

I know – I missed last week. I should do two to make it up to you! But that would detract from how wonderful this artist is. Again it amazes me the amount of talent in such a young artist. She’s only 23, her first album was released when she was 20. A Scottish lass with a beautiful voice and fabulous talent for songwriting. Her first album had many songs she’d written herself, including This Is The Life.

I’m really not sure what draws me in, it could be her accent, which I love. But I think it’s more than that, she’s a talented girl with a gift for music. It often has a nice hard edge to it, a perfect complement to both her guitar and her voice.


Mr. Rock and Roll

I suppose it doesn’t hurt that she’s gorgeous. But I love the look of an almost sneer on her face she gets with some songs. That little twist as she tells it like it is. Whatever it is, her music is a definite favorite and I have multiple songs on my phone for my listening pleasure. Now I’m sharing with you.

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Friday Music - Jonny Lang

I’ve probably mentioned this young gentleman more than once. Probably with awe in my voice. I use Last.fm and as a measure of my love for his talent, I’ve added 17 songs of his to my loved tracks. 17. And he’s on my phone. He’s an incredible musician who has already played with some of THE greats in blues music, like Buddy Guy and B.B. King, and Eric Clapton. He’s played at the White House. He’s been playing for 14 years. And he’s 29.

Take a look at him early on (this song was released when he was 16).

He’s definitely got a toe tappin’ style that will get you rocking out to his music. And his voice doesn’t sound like it could belong to someone as young as he is. He’s released 6 albums, most recently a live album. The first album was with members of the band he started with: the Bad Medicine Blues Band, and was released independently.

Good Morning Little School Girl

One last song because he’s just awesome. This one is a bit slower, but still just as wonderful.

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Have a great Friday!