Sean Hayes

http://www.myspace.com/rattlesnakecharm

Y La Bamba

Check out Portland-based y la bamba. Their upcoming album was produced by The Decemberists' Chris Funk and is expected out in September.

sigur ros, mogwai-ish. from the uk.

http://www.myspace.com/yndihalda

Goodbye Old Paint

This song is great. More Arthur Russell here.

Music Rec- "Radical Face"

Found these guys on last.fm

http://www.myspace.com/radicalface

Duck People Duck Man - Megapuss

Compliments of Mr. Gunthum, Devandra Banhart's side project.

Check them out at their site and on Myspace.

A modern Cellist worthy of a listen

http://www.myspace.com/rufuscello

Alrighty, I feel like rufus does for the cello what the late alli farke toure did for the steel guitar. As you know, I am a fan of fusion. Call me postmodern, yeah, i don't make distinctions between high and low forms of art. that's why I'll listen to arvo part in the same breathe as mason bates. Or eat a little Cheese with the same bottle of vino that accompanies pete seeger. The point that Rusty and I always love to discuss, unfortunately usually exclusively when inebriated, is globalization; some fear, some distain, but we can all appreciate the progeny of its work.

Your daily news brief...

Apparently there is a genre out there called psybient. If you are interested to hear what it sounds like, I recommend starting here.

http://www.myspace.com/flootinggrooves

Phish's new album "Joy" available for presale

Well no shit, Sherlock. We've only known about that since they went ahead and announced in on their website like 3 weeks ago. And even before that, when we were all spreading rumors about it. What a newbie. Pre-order the disc here.

Hey newbie, I'll bet you didn't even know that you could check out two of their new tracks, available for full streaming at their MySpace and Facebook sites, huh?

Balkan Beat Box

So good...

http://www.myspace.com/balkanbeatbox

Hey Der!! Finley Quaye

I'm sorry I haven't been on the Shanty lately. I'll pick up the pace. I came across this guy today, and it was a pleasant surprise. Let me know what ya think. Have a good weekend wodes!




http://www.myspace.com/finleyquayeuk

Jeremy Fisher

"Dude, it's like a cross between Bob Dylan and Paul Simon."

So a few good ol' folks went to see Xavier Rudd at The Pageant just this past weekend in St. Louey, Missouey.  I found myself among them.

Woah.  Don't know if any of you have had the chance to catch Xavier live yet.  But if the dude is playing within 100 miles of where you find yourself at the moment, start makin' moves that way.  You'll be doing yourself a HUGE favor.  But more on that later.  I only have time for the opening act tonight.  Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Jeremy Fisher.

With regards to this particular video (over 2 million hits, mind you)...

“I wanted there to be something out there that was from me—that wasn’t based on marketing—using what I had in my apartment as creatively as possible,” he says. “Just to be out there and relate to people in that way, and say, ‘Here’s something from me that I made for you. I can’t answer every email, but I want you to know that we’re communicating.’ It’s very important to me to be authentic in everything I do and find a creative way to get it all done. I remember being 12 years old and sending fan letters to pro skateboarders, hoping they’d get to read it and hoping they might write back. So I know what it feels like.”

Check out the rest at Jambase.  Very cool to see an artist actually making those moves, bridging the gap between artist and listener (whether or not this is "based on marketing" is a different discussion).  His YouTube series, "For Real with Jeremy Fisher," speaks more to this.  For this reason, and this reason alone, I'm a fan.  And then there's the music.

Here's a nod to the Bob Dylan comparison...

...and to the Paul Simon comparison...

Yea, it's pretty poppy.  I have several comments to make on the subject that I just don't have time for right now.  Suffice to say, I'm fairly convinced that the same rhythms, melodies and tones that have characterized what we think of as "Pop" music are making their way onto our stages, onto our iPods and into our brains.  For some of us, if not most of us, this is happening despite our best efforts.  This isn't necessarily a bad thing.  In fact, I dug it last Saturday.  I know for a fact that Mr. Gumthum tons-o-fun dug it, too.  So did Xavier. (Ha!)  But seriously...  

And I'm sure you would of, too.  Like it or not, we should start asking ourselves why.  I hope we also see that what's taking place here is more than just a Franken-Dylan-Simon-stein monster.  I have to believe Fisher's more than just the sum of those parts reproduced for new audiences who might not know about homesick blues (however subterranean) or Julio's schoolyard.  You'll find more on Last.fm and Myspace.  Stay funky, monkeys.

Women - "Black Rice"

Simple but good. Kinda reminds me of the Velvet Underground. Here is the link to their Myspace page.

http://www.myspace.com/womenmusic

Kurt Vile

I heard this on the radio the other day. Nice and relaxing on a long drive. Here is the link to his Myspace page. Check out "Overnite Religion" among others.

http://www.myspace.com/kurtvileofphilly

The Wheel

It's not often that an opening band makes such an impact, you have to buy their CD at the show. These guys opened for Bon Iver on Saturday in Denver, and it was incredible. here is the myspace.

Risil - Non-meters vol. 1

This just came out. The people involved makes it intriguing enough:

Guillermo Herren (Prefuse 73)
Zach Hill (Hella, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Quintet)
Tyondai Braxton (Battles)
John McEntire (Tortoise)
Alejandra Deheza (School of Seven Bells)
Eva Pujuelo Muns (Savath y Savlas)

http://www.myspace.com/risil13

New mars volta streaming the whole thing....

http://www.myspace.com/themarsvolta

It's pretty mellow. It sounds pretty damn good so far. What do you all think?

Bonnie Prince Billy

Heard this on the way into work today. Here is the myspace page - check out "Cursed Sleep."

http://www.myspace.com/princebonniebilly

Two Gallants

You guys may remember me trying to push this band on you years ago.  Thought I'd try again.

(this one reminds me of evan williams)

(give this one time, at least once through)

Check out the band's site and their MySpace page.

The Donkeys- Waiting Room 8/6/09

This is a big one!

http://www.myspace.com/thedonkeys