"Voices Carry"

I've had so many things come up recently that I've wanted to write about. It's been hard to figure out this weeks post! 

I finally settled on some fabulous artists that I've been enjoying recently.... 

First up - this past Friday evenin, i enjoyed a show at the basement with my friend Katy. I didn't have any idea who was playing until I googled the band about an hour before I got there. It ended up being Chris Stapleton's new band THE JOMPSON BROTHERS. I only knew of him from THE STEELDRIVERS (which was a great show I caught at The Station Inn) but this new band was a completely different avenue from the bluegrass of before.....I wasn't sure if I was gonna like him doing something other than bluegrass but was pleasantly surprised when I heard it.  I was reading a post about The Jompson Brothers from a DJ who blogs about various music and I would totally agree with what he says about Mr. Stapleton (even if he is a close friend).  His voice is very distinct and fills the room. It makes for good music no matter what genre you put him in.

Check out the post here: A Fifty Cent Lighter & A Whiskey-  seems like an interesting blog overall, love that title!

Second - I'm discovering that when I really like a band or artist, i won't shut up about them for what seems like a long period of time or I will keep telling everyone I know to listen to it. Then the said artist will be on every upcoming compilation/"mixed cd" (or what use to be called mixed tapes, yeah I just dated myself - whoops) which I make for friends & family as a little gift on special occasions. It makes me laugh now to think about it - I'm still making MIXED TAPES - but it's a fun- yet random- hobby to me. If you can call that a hobby?!

Anyway, I figured out my latest music obsession that hasn't gone away since I first started listening to them--  ELBOW -  A british alternative rock band that my good friend, Carrie, introduced me to a couple of years ago. (fyi - i really don't care for genres b/c some artists just don't fit into any in my opinion)  Find more information and fun facts like how they got the name for their band (i'm always interested in that kind of stuff) here: Elbow Info

I remember liking them instantly but the more I listened, the better they got....brilliant stuff! I'm not saying it's for everyone - of course we all have different tastes but for me, I still get excited when they suddenly come on the jukebox (like I did just the other night) Good times :)  
After liking both their 3rd & 4th albums, what stands out to me now is his voice. It's not like most other musicians out there which makes it refreshing to listen to these days. BUT the lyrics are brilliant as well (as the brits say)  I want them to tour in America but all i ever see are shows in Europe...which makes me think I should just go there to see them! (excuse to travel- hmmm)

I love every song on both albums which is hard to come by these days - Leaders of the Free World is how I was introduced to them & later picked up Seldom Seen Kid. I would check them out, if I were you ;)

Ok, Third - to bring together the whole "voices that stand out" theme on this one - I suggest that if you are in Nashville, TN and looking for some talented unique voices to listen to - You need to bring yourself to The Basement THIS SUNDAY --- March 6th at 8pm to hear PETER BRADLEY ADAMS & ANGEL SNOW perform! For a free download of Peter Bradley Adam's song "For You" click here-> Basement Show  & to get a little taste of what you will hear....Both of these artists bring something new to the table o tunes.

All that being said, you will probably hear about Elbow (as well as the other above mentioned artists) in future posts since I tend to get hooked on certain music that comes along.
Enjoy another beautiful day Nashville!!