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  How do you feel when you leave a great concert compared to when you first went in? For me, I know I always feel better, mentally and physically, tired as I may be.  I’m very interested in what music is doing to my mind and body to create such a big effect. Corinne Bailey Rae has developed a wonderful six-episode discussion on how music impacts each of us.  She is so beautiful, spiritual and a wonderful person and musician.  Take some time to listen to each of the episodes with the links below. Episode 1: What Can Nature TeachContinue Reading

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What’s this? A new band at an olde bar?  On a somewhat slow night in ATL, I hit Smith’s Olde Bar to see  Porch 40 who I’d never heard of. Checked out on YouTube below and was intrigued by their funky rock sound highlighted by a pairing of sax and violin. Watch and listen to Nice Words Well, for the not quite packed crowd, a terrific crazy show ensued.  It reminded me of the first time I saw The Revivalists in that it was a mix of fun vocals, great interaction with the crowd, high energy and excellent musicians playing offContinue Reading

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Tower of Power was one of the greatest, earliest continuous musical influences in my life.  Most of the bands I love today know TOP in a big way – Lettuce, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, Snarky Puppy all know these cats and have been influenced by them. Lenny Pickett is probably my favorite sax man of all time (and a great dancer!).  Check it out!Continue Reading

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These are local bands that I follow and for each I wish great success. Voodoo Visionary Funk You I.R.E. GRÜT Lightning Orchestra Wolfpack ATL Little Tybee @thnx4listening The Lagoons Dank SumilanContinue Reading

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My friends know that my favorite band today (and of all time) is Snarky Puppy and I like to get to know other peoples favorites to expand my musical horizons.  The bands below are my “top tier” bands that I consider must see anytime they’re in town or I’m in the town they are playing. Snarky Puppy Lotus The Budos Band The New Mastersounds Lettuce The Motet Galactic Tower of Power Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds Rubblebucket JungleContinue Reading