Delfosse Vineyard and Six Day Bender

First person to post on here with your name and email address wins two tickets for this Saturday to see Six Day Bender at Delfosse Vineyard! Ready, post!+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Congrats to Paul and Donna!

This just makes me happy (and a little sad). Poor baby!

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1931515

Pray for Guru

So I may work for a station that does not play much hip hop, but I always count it as one of my favorite genres. That said, one of my all time favorite artists/mc's is Guru. He is a genius. I once made a drive from Wilmington, NC to DC just to see him perform with Gangstarr, and it was worth every mile. The sad news came across the wires this morning that he is in a coma after a heart attack...Cross your fingers, pray to whomever you pray to...that this incredible visionary won't be taken away from us so soon.

The story from CNN....

The hip-hop community is pulling for the recovery of one of the pioneers of rap. Guru, a founding member of the rap group Gang Starr, was reportedly scheduled to have surgery on Monday after lapsing into a coma. According to a radio interview with his former group mate DJ Premier, the 43-year-old Guru suffered a heart attack and fell into the coma after going into cardiac arrest. Guru, who was born Keith Elam, rose to fame as a member of the underground hip-hop group in the early 1990s. In 1993 he released a solo album, “Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1” which was billed as “an experimental fusion of hip-hop and jazz.” The album became the first in a series of four records.

Win tickets here to RJD2!!

First two people to post here, just tell me who you are and your email address (i will take it down later so don't worry!) will win 2 tickets to see RJD2 this Thursday at the Jefferson.

Daniel Nevins

Pure heaven. I was introduced to the work of the Asheville-based painter by an old friend, and have spent hours of my down-time poring over his work.

If you have a moment...enjoy.

Phish In Charlottesville

So I miss Phish....and a naked guy runs across the stage. Seriously?

"Flocke"

If you are ever having a bad day.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0dEnhKL2cc

Getting Ready for U2. Get ready for THE CLAW!!!

The Pink Warehouse in 1916

Love this old Holsinger shot of the the downtown retail/apartment building immortalized as the site of the first concert by Dave Matthews Band (also my temporary home the first few months I moved here to start up 106.1 The Corner)

Starry Nights--Live Music At Veritas Vineyards

What a way to see live music! Hackensaw Boys and Jim Waive performed last Saturday at Veritas Vineyards. A bonfire, a pinic, $15 for a wine glass, and seemingly endless supply of wine, it was wonderful! The backdrop was perfect for bluegrass, Central Virginia style.

If you missed it, you can still catch the Vienna Boys Choir performance or Blues Under the Stars with Little Freddy King and the Chickenhead Blues Band.

Must See Music For The Weekend!

JAMES MCMURTRY

9/18/09

moved to:Fry's Spring Beach Club

INGRID MICHAELSON

9/19/09

moved to: Fry's Spring Beach Club

POST HERE FIRST TO WIN THESE CDS (all of them)

Be the FIRST person to post below and win this stash of signed cds...Ben Kweller, Old 97's, Virginia Coalition, Will Hoge, and Randall Bramblett! Just leave your email address and I will send you the info! (dont worry, i will take your info down in a little bit)***************************************************************************************************so close--but jen wins! congrats!

POST HERE AND WIN TICKETS!

First person to post here, just tell me who you are and your email address (i will take it down later so don't worry!) will win tickets to see James McMurtry this Friday at the Fry's Spring Beach Club. James McMurtry 9/18/09 moved to:Fry's Spring Beach Club POST BELOW AND GET THOSE TICKETS!**************************************************************************************************************************and we have a winner!

Carey Bell

Its been about two years since we lost the great Carey Bell...(a little background info)

Carey Bell (November 14, 1936 - May 6, 2007[1]) was an American musician who played the harmonica in the musical style of Chicago blues. Bell played harp and bass for other blues icons for decades, including Earl Hooker, Robert Nighthawk, Lowell Fulson, Eddie Taylor, Louisiana Red and Jimmy Dawkins.)

I had the chance to review him for a show in Carolina Beach, I'll never forget him. Quite the charmer he was. I was talking to his bandmate Scott, and Carey turned around, took a swig of his drink, and said "You sho is pretty!". That was all, but you gotta love him.

In honor of Beatles Day...An interesting take....

Update on THE SOUTHERN music venue (just came in my email)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPENING of THE SOUTHERN CAFÉ & MUSIC HALL Wednesday September 9th, 2009 We are pleased to announce the opening of The Southern Café and Music Hall. The Southern will serve Charlottesville’s need for a small sized music venue and a casual dining and drinking atmosphere. The Southern is located in the ground floor of The Terraces building at 103 South 1st St. on the Downtown Mall. Many people are familiar with this location as the former home of Gravity Lounge. In recognizing the accomplishments and contributions Gravity made to the community, The Southern intends to continue to honor the legacy of great musical artists that came through the room. We also aspire to expand the offerings to embrace a wider and more eclectic variety of artistic endeavors including spoken word, comedy, and theatre. To accomplish this goal, The Southern has increased its capabilities and amenities including upgraded production for the venue, regular café and bar hours, and additional restroom facilities. The café will serve the Downtown Mall with a full menu focusing on lunch and lighter fare and featuring fresh ingredients. The bar will offer a variety of beer, wine, and spirits. We can’t wait to open the doors and have already started filling up the calendar with a bunch of great shows. For the current schedule and ticketing information, please visit our website: http://thesoutherncville.com Make sure to bookmark the site and check back often, as many more shows will be posted in the coming days, weeks, and months. Our full website will be launching soon with more information, so stay tuned. Unfortunately, as much as we can’t wait to get the ball rolling, there’s still some dust that needs to settle before we can even ask you to pardon it and to that end, we’ve had to relocate our first few shows currently scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 18th, 19th, and 20th. Our friends at the Fry’s Spring Beach Club have graciously agreed to host these shows and as sad as we are to have to move these shows, we can’t imagine a better place to host them. Thanks for bearing with us through this and we can’t wait to see you at these greats shows and many more to come! Fry’s Spring Beach Club is located at: 2512 Jefferson Park Ave. Charlottesville, VA http://fsbc.net Friday, 9/18/09 James McMurtry with Johny BurkeFry's Spring Beach Club http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com Doors at 8:00PMSaturday, 9/19/09Ingrid Michaelson With Greg Holden and Johnny MarnellFry's Spring Beach Clubhttp://www.ingridmichaelson.comhttp://www.myspace.com/gregholdenhttp://www.myspace.com/johnnymarnellDoors at 8:00Sunday, 9/20 Jolie Holland with Matt BauerFry's Spring Beach Club http://www.jolieholland.com Doors at 8:00PM All tickets sold for these shows will be honored at Fry's Spring. We are very excited about the opening of the Southern and we hope you are too. For questions about this press release or information about The Southern in general, please email us at: thesoutherncville@gmail.com In addition, members of the press can call Andy Gems at 434-409-9778. Fry's Spring Beach Club google maps link. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Fry%27s+Spring+Beach+Club&fb=1&cid=0,0,10083339421583166046&near=Charlottesville,+VA&ei=16WmSuKZGoGjnQeP7eWxBw&sa=X&oi=manybox&resnum=1&ct=10 )

Halloween Costume Idea

Is is bad that I am already thinking about what to wear for Halloween?

If I can get Phillip or my sister involved, this is the plan.

Ray LaMontagne

One of my interns was listening to the station and fell in love with Ray LaMontagne's "Trouble". It made me happy hearing that, because I forgot how powerful it was when I first heard that album. We listened to it over and over, and even drove from Wilmington NC to Cary NC just to see him perform it live. Falling in love with an album like that, you can't help but get a little desensitized to it after a while. It was so good to hear how wonderful it was through the ears of someone else. Love it.

TABLOIDS

So, I love hip hop. I don't always love some of the hip hop I hear these days, mainly because I think the influence has gotten pretty narrow. Instead of being influenced by blues, jazz, whatever, some modern day hip hop is just influenced by other hip hop. There are notable exeptions, and Tab One falls into that category. (Full disclosure, he is an old friend of ours). BUT, friend or not, he took Iron and Wine's "Boy With a Coin" as the beat for a new song on his Tabloids album, and I couldn't be more impressed. THAT is what hip hop is about, innovation and creativity.

Download it here, thank me later :)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jdnffwmy4nx

Making Pies

So Sunday I promised I would make a pie, which of course requires a major time committment, a very large mess that spreads to the den, and a soundtrack. Making Pies, Patty Griffin. Check out my fabulous cherry pie!