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Longtown Sound 414 Preacher Stone, Paul Thorn, Temple Scene, 20 Minute Loop, Three Blind Mice, Taylor Hicks, The Gousters, Jonathon Dewveall

 

Terrific Tunage Thursday the day after Hump Day and we all made it! Scratch less at that! Rest up now for the weekend cometh like the olden days of the Ice Man, Jerry Butler.

Hey, have you heard? There are new witnesses in Longtown by way of Charlotte NC, under the name of Preacher Stone. Uncleshag guarantees that they deliver fire and brimstone tales with wicked straight up Southern Rock and blues enough to tell the tale and make your daddy cry and they will rock until the law or your mama shuts ‘em down!. Enjoy all the great tunage and support the artists when you can. Let ‘em know you appreciate it! Comments are always welcome and the artists do read them, for sure!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artist-
Preacher Stone - Southern Hospitality
Paul Thorn - Even Heroes Die
Temple Scene - Holding Back The Tide
20 Minute Loop - Ambassadors
3 Blind Mice -  I’m So Tired - Good Grief
Taylor Hicks - Try A Little Tenderness
The Gousters - Closed for Repairs
Jonathon Dewveall - Like a Star

ROCKOLLECTIONS: THE FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER LOLLAPALOOZA PT.2

Picking up where we left off in that scorching Summer of ‘06, we continue with Long Hot Summer music.
Then we have 2 songs I have always felt went together.
But it wasn’t until I actually played them back to back, that I realized how astonishingly similar they are stylistically, musically, and vocally.
If that’s not enough, they both have two-word titles- and share the first word!
Weird! FLYING MONKEY WEIRD!!!
We end this episode with 2 versions of a summer staple, a Gershwin tune that you wouldn’t expect Rockers to do in the first place, but has been done by so many of them- quite a few I have played over the years, and some will be mentioned.
This time, one smooth soul, and the other cool jazz.
Hope you like this episode as much as I do, we may have accidentally got it right, lol.
2 more Summer chapters coming.
Keep your pants on!
On second thought, with this heat- take ‘em off!

Mike

Tags: Flying Monkeys, Gershwin, Long Hot Summer, Summer Of '06

Longtown Sound 413 Pancake Wednesday! Likeke “Doc” Roberts, Phil Ayoub, Lin McEwan, Bill Kahler, Temple Scene, Chris DeMarco, Booze Monkey, Sawtooth

 

Pancake Wednesday German Style and all the flapjacks are ready for you and all the world to partake! Here’s a link to check out the recipes. Coffee and syrup are warm and hot, respectively so c’mon and grab a seat and let the CURE work for you! To all of those feeling ill and under the weather, our thoughts and prayers go out to all. Grab a hold of the table edge and don’t let go. Time to fill up and rock!
-unc.

Today’s featured Artists-
Likeke “Doc” Roberts  - Wooden Heart
Phil Ayoub - Scenes From An American Highway Rest Stop
Lin McEwan - Now I Know
Bill Kahler - Lucky
Temple Scene - The Story
Chris DeMarco - Unknown Soldier
Booze Monkey - Changin’ Lanes
Sawtooth - UR

Longtown Sound 412 Stephen Cochran, Preacher Stone, Lin McEwan, Bill Kahler, Temple Scene, Duane Andrews, Booze Monkey, The Stone Coyotes, Adrienne Pierce, Danielle Howle, Gilly Slinn, Curious, LA Big Daddy’s, Taylor Hicks, Jerry Clower, Big Head Todd and the Monsters

New Music Tuesday comes in the hour long format today with all new music in the front 30 minutes and a reprise from LTS New Music Tuesday 288 on the back end. What great talent from the powerful Southern Rock shiny locomotive to the caboose carrying BHTM. That is one rockin’ train, y’all!
The cars are loaded, “ALL ABOARD!!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
Stephen Cochran - Thinkin’ I’m Drinkin’
Preacher Stone - Not Today
Lin McEwan - You Can Leave Your Hat On
Bill Kahler - Feet Make the Path
Temple Scene - First Day
Duane Andrews - Mr. Butler
Booze Monkey - Hope
The Stone Coyotes - If I Knew How to Dance
Adrienne Pierce - Beautiful
Danielle Howle - Roses From Leroy’s
Gilly Slinn - Over and Over
Curious - Stay
LA Big Daddy’s - Why I Sing the Blues
Taylor Hicks - The Fall
Jerry Clower - Grandpa Jones
Big Head Todd and the Monsters - All the Love You Need

ROCKOLLECTIONS: THE FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER LOLLAPALOOZA PT.1

Here is something I did in the Summer of 2006- a particularly brutal summer, so some of the things I say or read may not apply to this 2008 one.
This was my First Annual Summer Lollapalooza!
If I weren’t always working on other ideas, there should have been a 2nd one by now, lol!
In this first of 4 parts, we begin with as ROCKING a set of music as I have ever opened with.
Then the best song ever about summer in the city, and another that is brand new.
In fact, I’ll be playing a bit more relatively current music than maybe usual.
But I think I can promise you that before we are finished, somewhere in there, you will hear one or more of your favorite summer songs!
We will end this episode with the beginning of a Long Hot Summer set, to be continued next time.
Some GOOOOD summer music- it was real fun doing these shows for me, and that feeling will come through the ether.
Strip and enjoy! Uh…LADIES only, lol!

Mike

Tags: Long Hot Summer, Summer Of 2006

Longtown Sound 411 Little Women Band, Sea Dragons, Jak Miller Band, Michelle Featherstone, Chuck Eaton, Dylan Kight, Katie Herzog, Big Rain, Buddy Jewell, Complements, Jason Marcum, LA Big Daddys, Todd Sharpeville, Lee Alexander

 

Monday, Monday and the music comes sweet!

Sweet is the theme today as each title includes the sweetest words and tones. So if you have a yen, a yearning for, a desire to include confectionery treats into your aural diet, today is your day!

Hang in there now, Pancake Wednesday is but two days away and the sweetness will continue, no doubt. Tune in tomorrow for New Music Tuesday and suddenly Humpday and the weekend will be upon us. Maybe the dog days of summer will flash by wit; a quickness! Join Uncleshag, the Longtown Sound and WLSO.FM as we crank out all indie tunage this week. Enjoy your Monday, whatever you do and take the Longtown Sound with you to share with friends and please, pass it on!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists -
The Little Women Band - Sweet Summer Kiss
The Sea Dragons - Sweet Delilah
Jak Miller Band - Sweet Illumination
Michelle Featherstone - Sweet Baby
Chuck Eaton - Sweet November
Dylan Kight - Sweet Misery
Katie Herzog - Sweeter Than This
Big Rain - Sweet Inspiration
Buddy Jewell - Sweet Southern Comfort
The Complements - Sweet Sorrow
Jason Marcum - Sweet Love
LA Big Daddys - Sweet Sixteen
Todd Sharpeville - Sweet Redemption
Lee Alexander - My Sweet Addiction

Longtown Sound 410 Jim Armstrong, John Batdorf, Bill Kahler, Amy Regan, The Stone Coyotes, Michael Twitty, Pete Wernick and Flexigrass, EverBlue, Fools For April, Sea Dragons, Antiqcool, Kiss, SwampdaWamp

Friday and the Weekend is within reach and could not have come at a better time. WLSO and Longtown offer best birthday wishes to Jim Armstrong today with many more CDs in his future! We all might just enjoy the cooler and calmer weather. Take the iPod or Creative player outside and away filled with Longtown Sound tunage and take a hike, if in a plane, take a flying leap! If going fishing, for goodness sakes, take a kid! Enjoy the Friday chosen and ear picked tunage like you never have before!
Have a great weekend everyone!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists
Jim Armstrong - Angel in Our Corner
From the CD, “Brown Bag Lunch”
Jim Armstrong - Rhythm of the Moon
From the CD, “Mudtown”

Happy Birthday, JIM!

John Batdorf - Me and You
John Batdorf and Mark Rodney - Summer Of Love
Bill Kahler - Walkin’ Around the World
Amy Regan - I Love NY
The Stone Coyotes - Kern River
Michael Twitty - Between An Old Memory and Me
Pete Wernick and Flexigrass - Blue Train
EverBlue - Baby’s’ Lullaby
Fools For April - Better Place
Sea Dragons - Come September
Antiqcool - When You’re Down
Kiss - Beth (unplugged)
SwampdaWamp - Sunday Southern Tradition

Longtown Sound 409 Terrific Tunage Stranger Thursday!

Terrific Tunage Thursday! Here we are in the planning stages of a brand new weekend! Got plans? Sure you do. Just remember to be aware of strangers. Try not to meet any! You know what I mean? Got questions? So did I. Just listen to the Longtown Sound and Uncleshag will guide you through the amazing stranger facts and fallicies. The artists in today’s show know of what they sing. Listen and learn.
-unc.

Today’s featured Artists-
Emerson Hart - Friend to a Stranger
The Whiskey River Band - Don’t Be A Stranger
Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger
Jimmy Dale Gilmore and the Flatlanders - Hello Stranger
The Broken Music Box - Stranger Autumn
Colie Brice - The Phantom Stranger
Buck Owens - Tall Dark Stranger
Barbara Lewis -  Hello Stranger
T. Graham Brown - Don’t Go To Strangers

Tags: Broken Music Box, Buck Owens, Colie Brice, Emerson Hart, Jimmy Dale Gilmore and the Flatlanders, Mary Wells, T Graham Brown, Whiskey River Band, Willie Nelson

Longtown Sound 408 Pancake Wednesday One Hour Home Special!

Pancake Wednesday One Hour Home Special!

Wednesday’s Pancake Special is just that. Special. Y’all come in and find a seat. The coffee pots are full and bottomless. Please serve yourself! It’s all about Home, wherever that is for you. Home is where the best pancakes are found, home is where the strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe and watermelon grow fresh in the garden for our breakfast. Where the buckwheat and maple roam free. Home.
Today, the artists all have different takes on home. Some are descriptive and detailed, others more subtle with thought and mood self evident. Home can be a sanctuary, or a prison cell. Home can be where you are from, or where you are going.
Thanks for taking the road home with Longtown Sound. I have room for all riders and I leave now and later C’mon, you know you want to go! Listen as you ride!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
Jim Armstrong -  I’m Coming Home
Chris DeMarco - You Can’t Go Home Again
Goose Creek Symphony - Old Kentucky Home
Denver Harbor - Way Back Home
Lost Dogs - If You Loved Here, You’d Be Home By Now
Doc Roberts - Amarillo by Morning
Jeff Otwell - Bring It On Home
John Batdorf - Home Again
Nathan Wiley - Home
Neal Fox - Is Anybody Home
Pete Wernick & Flexigrass - Traveling Home
The Stone Coyotes - The Lights of Home
SPIN - Home
Thomas Lee - Crawl My Way Back Home
Taylor Hicks - Georgia

Longtown Sound 407 Booze Monkey, Carrie Ann and the Apocalyptics, Bill Kahler, Jay Scott, Billy Pilgrim, Dave McCormick, Taylor Hicks, Amy Regan

New Music Tuesday returns with the 30 minute format and the show you have been waiting for. Tuesday is mellow, free,  loose and easy. Fitting terms for the tunage in today’s feature. Take the time to listen to the artists heartfelt lyrics and see if you have been down a few of the same roads. Hump day is on it’s way, be prepared for flapjackerie to ensue tomorrow!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
Booze Monkey - Let’s Go Monkey
Carrie Ann and the Apocalyptics - Be-Um
Bill Kahler - Longest Road in the World
Jay Scott - Sometimes
Billy Pilgrim - I Won’t Tell (live)
Dave McCormick - Learning To Balance
Taylor Hicks - Somehow
Amy Regan - I’ll Take The Wine

Longtown Sound 406 Monday, Monday One Hour Hot July Summer Special

Monday, Monday One Hour Hot July Summer Special!
Unc is in the clouds, where are you? It is way too hot to write,  much less think. I’ll just listen. Join me and enjoy the kickoff  tunage. Y’all come when ya can!
-unc.

Taylor Hicks - The Deal
Al Stewart - Song On The Radio
Eli Reed and the True Loves - Take My Love With You
The Stone Coyotes - Brand New Car
Duane Andrews - DD’s Blues
Amy Regan - Nighttime Bird
Bill Kahler - Love Handed Down
Carrie Ann and the Apocalyptics - Madhouse Blues
5 Miles West - Memory Lane
Jack Falk and Glenn Zajak - Back Again
Chris Tompkins - At the Bama Breeze
D B Bryant Band - Time To Ride
Swapmeet Louie - Slippin On Straightaway
Mike Whitney - Secret Clubhouse

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Tags: 5 Miles West, Al Stewart, Amy Regan, Bill Kahler, Carrie Ann and the Apocalyptics, Chris Tompkins, D B Bryant Band, Downtown Money Wasters, Duane Andrews, Eli Reed and the True Loves, Jack Falk and Glenn Zajak, Mike Whitney, Taylor Hicks, The Stone Coyotes

32nd Street Episode 2 - Jack

32nd Street Episode 2

How about some jack, Jack? Sons of Jack are included. First and last. Male and female. Two by two. Add to the list of jacks if you know of one.

Definitions of jack on the Web:

* a small worthless amount; “you don’t know jack”
* mariner: a man who serves as a sailor
* laborer: someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
* jackfruit: immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted
* a small ball at which players aim in lawn bowling
* an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug
* game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks
* small flag indicating a ship’s nationality
* one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince
* tool for exerting pressure or lifting
* any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas
* lift with a special device; “jack up the car so you can change the tire”
* jacklight: hunt with a jacklight
* male donkey

Come take a ride on 32nd St. I’ll get you home safely.
Goodnight and bluesy dreams!
Sue

Featuring the music of-
Jack Falk - Dancing Butterfly
Jack Scott - The Way I Walk
Jacky and Strings - Rosa Maria
Jackie DeShannon - Needles & Pins
Jackson Cage - Taste the Moon
Jack Johnson - Banana Pancakes
Jack Webb - Copper Clapper Caper
Jack de Mello - Aloha Oe
Jackie Barnett - Down and Dirty
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott - The Sky Above and the Mud Below
Jack Wago/Guitar Jack - Private Tears
Jackson Browne - Doctor My Eyes
Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him
Jack Falk - Jack’s Blues

Tags: Jack, Jackie, Jackson, Jacky

Longtown Sound 405 One Hour Weekend Special

It’s a Shagapaloosa© or an Uncapaloosa© Friday here in Longtown and the Sound is intense and sharp. Packed with highs and lows and all the right tones falling perfectly in between. The only thing flat is that Old Milwaukee beer you’re sipping.

Just when you thought you’d run out of rope one or more appear bringing you hope. Help yourself and help others to find the way back home.
Longtown Sound. Just Great Music.
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
Paul Thorn - All About People
Karen Curious and The New Professionals - Happy Girl
Charlie Daniels Band - Simple Man
Robbie Dupree - Judgement Day
Jody Gnant - From the Middle
Amy Regan - Everybody Needs Somewhere To Go
Get Taylor Hicks Early Works - The Right Place
Michael Twitty - Hello Darlin’
The Stone Coyotes - The Beat’s Got a Hold on Me
Duane Andrews - Bell Island - CD “Raindrops”
Hollow Horse - I Think I Made You Up
Kris Bell - Life’s Lessons
Loo Wood - Saturdays
Texas Boogie - Chop Top Mercury 49
Smokin Joker - Somebody Dance

Tags: Beat, Early Works, Hollow Horse, Taylor Hicks

ROCKOLLECTIONS: MAKING A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A FAT GUY PT.4 END

In this final chapter, I will examine the”supergroup” West, Bruce & Laing.
Jack Bruce coming in from the legendary Cream.
Just 3 years removed from that other “super” teaming of Blind Faith, let’s take a close listen to West, Bruce & Laing, shall we?
I’ll start off with the title track of the LP Why Dontcha?
From a review, “Jack Bruce mixes the blues of Cream with the hard rock of Mountain, while the label gave them maybe a third of Blind Faith hype.”
Flo & Eddie had a surprisingly nasty quote about Mountain keyboardist Steve Knight.
So we will be hearing some very interesting music, to say the least!
Got a terrific song called Pollution Woman.
Then there is the strange tale of Felix Pappalardi’s wife and songwriting partner, shooting him to death in their Manhattan apartment.
I cannot understand the charge nor the incredibly light sentence she received.
I will close it all out with some really good blues, and the favorite of Engineer Ken and I, called Third Degree.
Which may or may not have a particularly different meaning for New Yorkers, lol!
Hope you enjoyed the Mountainous ride!

Tags: Blind Faith, Bruce & Laing, Cream, Engineer Ken, Felix Pappalardi Death, Flo & Eddie, Jack Bruce, New Yorkers, Pollution Woman, Steve Knight, Third Degree, West, Why Dontcha

Longtown Sound 404 Jody Gnant, Derek James, Amy Regan, Robbie Dupree, James Casto, Maria Haukaas Storeng, Taylor Hicks, Michael Gaither

Terrific Tunage Thursday! Trying to top the ticket takers, the traffickers, the tradesmen? Tokens that tell tributes though, through this trippy trip thru time, they’re tenfold total tricksters. Transport the tribe to tunage timed to the tick to track tough trials.
The music in today’s Longtown Sound is fresh, free of fiber and the total package for your entertainment value! Enjoy!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
Jody Gnant - Over
Derek James - Stray
Amy Regan - Some Kind Of Blues
Robbie Dupree - Lucky
James Casto - Invitation
Maria Haukaas Storeng - Even Angels Fall
Taylor Hicks - Heaven Knows
Michael Gaither - Hang It Up

Tags: Amy Regan, Derek James, James Casto, Jody Gnant, Maria Haukaas Storeng, Michael Gaither, Robbie Dupree, Taylor Hicks

ROCKOLLECTIONS: MAKING A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A FAT GUY PT.3

As we open Part 3, I will dip back into that solo Leslie West album from 1969, back when there was no group called Mountain.
His version of a Bob Dylan song made famous by the Band, and also by Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & Trinity as the theme to the British comedy Absolutely Fabulous.
In an attempt to avoid being compared to Cream, the group added a keyboardist.
So we will return to Mountain proper, for a series of songs I have always liked, including one that has always had a touch of melancholy for me.
In the 70’s there were some personnel changes.
Also in the 70’s, Leslie West kept busy by also playing with The Who on their Who’s Next sessions- and he was on the demo of Won’t Get Fooled Again.
Also on a Bo Diddley 20th Anniversary Tribute All Star Album.
And in the 2000’s, he has contributed to an Ozzie Osborne album, plus had solo and group LP’s.
I will close this chapter out with a song dedicated to our next power blackout!
In the next and final podcast, Leslie West joins a supergroup- but were they?

Mike

Tags: Absolutely Fabulous, Bo Diddley Tribute Album, Bob Dylan, Brian Auger & Trinity, Cream, Julie Driscoll, Leslie West, Ozzie Osborne, The Band, The Who, Who's Next, Won't Get Fooled Again

Longtown Sound 403 James Casto, Robbie Dupree, Jen Foster, Eddie Ramirez, The Complements, James Dunn, Taylor Hicks

Pancake Wednesday and the flow is maintained by placing a pre-heater at the head of every Longtown Sound. Thus increasing the speed at which the syrup flows onto the pancake and decreasing the wait time by up to three seconds and three seconds can mean the difference in winning and losing - a great breakfast or just a really good one. Check out the Jimmy Dean Sausage world of Longtown today.
Click the artists links and make sure your favorites know that it is Pancake Wednesday!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
James Casto - Acre of Land Get the CD
Robbie Dupree - Secret Love
Jen Foster - The Underdogs
Eddie Ramirez - When I Look at You
The Complements - Sweet Sorrow
James Dunn - Find My Way
Taylor Hicks - Dream Myself Awake

Longtown Sound 402 Featuring- Robbie Dupree, The Stone Coyotes, Charlie Wheeler Band, Telling On Trixie, Ginya, Pawnshop Roses, Karen Curious

New Music Tuesday commences with Artist of the Week, Robbie Dupree and his song, “Knocking On The Gates Of Eden”, from his new CD, Time and Tide.
Twisting lyrics for added meaning and syncopating the beats isn’t an unusual act for indie artists and here to do it today are The Stone Coyotes with “Not Right Now”. This trio from Greenfield, Mass. have a great sound and will be around Longtown Sound for some time to come. Uncleshag is really enjoying their CD, VIII. Check it out here.
Rounding out New Music Tuesday are the following artists. Visit all and say Uncleshag sent you. That’ll shake ‘em up! Have a great Tuesday and I’ll see you back here Wednesday with hot and tasty flapjacks a-plenty!
-unc.

Charlie Wheeler Band - When the Lord
Telling On Trixie - Angels Fall
Ginya - Break Down Here
Pawnshop Roses - The Life We Lead
Karen Curious - To Save You

Tags: Charlie Wheeler Band, Ginya, Karen Curious, Pawnshop Roses, Robbie Dupree, Telling On Trixie, The Stone Coyotes

Longtown Sound 401 JJ Appleton, Amanda Shaw, Robbie Dupree, James Casto, Louinel Jean, Dave McCormick, Mike Whitney

Monday, Monday and the hot indie hits just keep on coming. Continuing with music from the artists featured during this past two weeks and adding a couple of favorites to take care of the Longtown Sound Listeners for another 24 hours - but be aware - there is so much more great music coming during the hot summer months to enjoy.
It is guaranteed to cool you down!
Stick around and pass it on. Have a great week and kick off this Monday with Uncleshag’s ear picked tunage!

Just great music!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
JJ Appleton - Caledonia Road
Amanda Shaw - Chirmolito
Robbie Dupree - Mystery World
James Casto - Puckett Road
Louinel Jean - Darfur
Dave McCormick - Fifty Feet of Dirt
Mike Whitney - Elevator Man

Tags: Amanda Shaw, Dave McCormick, ear picked, James Casto, JJ Appleton, just great music, Louinel Jean, Mike Whitney, Monday, Robbie Dupree

Longtown Sound 400 Twilight Dementia, David Martin, Robbie Dupree, Simpli Lauri, James Casto

This Saturday Longtown Sound, Twilight Dementia chats with Uncleshag between hearing the Virginia based duo perform “Lullaby” and “A Hard Rain’s A Gonna Fall”. More of our chat will appear in the next New Music Tuesday. Look for it!
Next up, David Martin appears with, “Sing Your Song” from his CD, Something in Your Eyes.
Then, “Satisfied” by Robbie Dupree from his great new CD, Time and Tide.
Simpli Lauri is Lauri Merrow, new MySpace friend and now on the WLSO.FM play list. Lauri’s song, “Angel Without Wings”, has a musical message you’ll “get” right away.
“Inside” from James Casto takes the listeners home today with my thanks and hopes for a restful Sunday and a great week to come!
-unc.

Tags: , chat, David Martin, interview, James Casto, Robbie Dupree, Simpli Lauri, talk, Twilight Dementia

ROCKOLLECTIONS: MAKING A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A FAT GUY PT.2

I will continue now with some Mountain proper.
West and Pappalardi shared vocals, and they added Corky Laing on drums.
Theme For An Imaginary Western was written by Cream’s Jack Bruce- hell, the vocal even SOUNDS like Jack Bruce!
And that will not be the end of a Leslie West/Jack Bruce connection.
Mountain’s 4th live concert was at Woodstock ‘69!
And they wrote a song about it- For Yasgur’s Farm.
My favorite album by Mountain is Nantucket Sleighride.
I will have some trivia about just what a Nantucket Sleighride exactly is, dating back to the whaling ship days, plus info about my friend who was a descendant of Owen Coffin on Nantucket Island.
Then the band doing an old Chuck Berry chestnut.
I will end this episode with a song for Father’s Day.
OK, so? It is dated. Check out early if you want, lol!
More Mountain ahead, so be on the lookout.

Mike

Tags: Chuck Berry, Corky Laing, Cream, Father's Day, Felix Pappalardi, For Yasgur's Farm, Jack Bruce, Leslie West, Nantucket Island, Nantucket Sleighride, Owen Coffin, Theme For An Imaginary Western, Woodstock

ROCKOLLECTIONS: MAKING A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A FAT GUY PT.1

We’ll begin a multi-part exploration of the music of Leslie West and Mountain.
If you are a fan of guitar playing wizardry, you should enjoy this.
Though not having anything on the charts in years, Mountain remains popular in this section of the East Coast.
And in fairness, Mr. West has lost considerable weight in the years since his heyday!
Mountain played hard rock, and were forerunners of Heavy Metal Music.
In the beginning there was no group called Mountain- that was simply the name of Leslie West’s 1969 solo album.
I leave it up to you as to why it was called that- but in my opinion it had much to do with his size.
The group name came AFTER its release.
Felix Pappalardi played bass on the LP, and produced it- and he had gained fame and fortune for producing the legendary group Cream’s albums.
West was a premiere guitar player who could always get down with the blues.
He was born in New York City, raised on Long Island, and started out as a member of the Vagrants.
Interestingly, Mountain played at the original Woodstock before they were formally were known as Mountain!
They were not in the movie.
At any rate, I will be playing mostly things from that 1st technically solo West album.
Some songs perhaps never heard by you, or at least not in long while.
This series is about a band well ahead of its time.

Mike

Tags: Cream, Felix Pappalardi, Heavy Metal, Leslie West, Mountain, Vagrants, Woodstock

Longtown Sound 399 Swapmeet Louie, Thomas Earl, Second Dan, Louinel Jean, Amanda Shaw, J J Appleton, James Casto, The Stone Coyotes VIII, SwampdaWamp

Friday, Finally!

Get with the good times and set off on the good foot toward a weekend of sunshine and happiness. If this does not describe you, well, you need the tonic-trimmed tunage of today’s Longtown Sound more than ever!

So tune in and tell a friend. What you gonna do, save it for yourself? Pass it on! The artists all deserve a little thanks and commenting to them is much appreciated! Lift a spirit and all that goes with it. A toast! To great weekends for all!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
Thomas Lee - This Train
Thomas Earl - Touchstone
Second Dan - Running Out Of Feelings
Louinel Jean - Imagine
Amanda Shaw - Pretty Runs Out
JJ Appleton - You’re Sweet on Him
James Casto - Perfect Day
The Stone Coyotes VIII - All For Angelina
SwampdaWamp - Dance

Longtown Sound 398 JJ Appleton, Telling On Trixie, James Dunn, Louinel Jean, Rodrigo y Gabriela, The Stone Coyotes, Amanda Shaw

Terrific Tunage Thursday takes time to tell the trippingly trepidetious tale to transport the tinkling , tensile tunage to the tinnitus. Enjoy the Just Great Music and let the artists know what you think by clicking the links and showing some love. What say YOU? Thanks to the Longtime Longtown Listeners and subscribers!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
JJ Appleton - Today, Today, Today
Telling On Trixie - Orion’s Light
James Dunn - Oak Tree
Louinel Jean - Within the Shadow
Rodrigo y Gabriela - Stairway to Heaven
The Stone Coyotes - Tomorrow is Another Day
Amanda Shaw - Garden of Eden

Longtown Sound 397 Michael Twitty Interview Pt. 2

Pancake Wednesday brings Part 2 of Uncleshag’s conversation with Michael Twitty and the story is told of a young Uncleshag and his chance encounter with Conway Twitty. Michael Twitty is patient and tells what it’s like to be the son of Conway Twitty and the man, Harold Jenkins. It’s a story that should be passed on to others. Enjoy the flapjacks, pour on extra syrup and pass the bacon, please! Coffee’s on!
-unc.

Music included in this presentation include-
“Don’t Take It Away” and “I May Never Get To Heaven” from the CD, “Three Generations”
Country Ham by Jerry Clower - “Writing in My Bible”
“Don’t Cry, Joni” on Amazon
“Best Part of Lovin’ ” from the CD, “Debbie Don’t Do Dallas Anymore“

Thanks to go out to Teo at Valley of the Starz.
Check out Michael Twitty on MySpace!
michaeltwitty.com and conwaytwitty.com

Longtown Sound 396 Michael Twitty Interview Pt. 1

New Tunage Tuesday is all about honoring one of the most revered names in Country Music History. Rather than you reading all about it here please listen to the conversation Michael Twitty and I have as we discuss his father, Conway, Michael’s history and the future plans of the Twitty Clan.

In today’s Part One, Michael Twitty sings ” I Don’t Know a Thing About Love”, “Rainy Night in Georgia“, “Too Late for The Show”, “It’s Only Make Believe”, “That’s My Job” and Michael’s son, Tre Twitty performs “Tight Fittin’ Jeans”. Enjoy the show and return tomorrow for the finale!
-unc.

Tags: conway, country, hall of fame, indie, interview, michael, music, tre, twitty

Longtown Sound 395 Michael Twitty, Wayne Mills Band, The Watson Twins, Mike Whitney, Josh Woodward, Louinel Jean Project, SwampdaWamp, Carrie Ann and the Apocalyptics

Monday, Monday returns with all new music for an all new week featuring the music of Michael Twitty as WLSO.FM Artist of the Week. Be sure to catch tomorrow’s show and the interview with Michael Twitty, son of Country Music Legend, Conway Twitty. Today’s show is strengthened by the top artists in Nashville, North Carolina, Europe, the World and sounds of the steel drum and steel guitar mix well in this hopefully, audacious presentation. Certain everyone had a great 4th, now it’s time for a different type of blast off.
Buckle up, babies!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
Michael Twitty - Lonely Blue Boy
Wayne Mills Band - Blame It On The Roses
The Watson Twins - Bar Woman Blues
Mike Whitney - Alone No More
Josh Woodward - Good to Go
Louinel Jean / J Project - My Girl
SwampdaWamp - Shoebox
Carrie Ann and the Apocalyptics - Simpler Life

Tags: , ARTIST OF THE WEEK, twins, twitty

Longtown Sound 394 Adam Deans, Darrell Evans, Hee Haw Gospel Quartet, Jessica Smith, Anne Murray, Jerry Williams, Oak Ridge Boys, Jeff Russell

Psalm 23 (KJV)
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Hear Today’s Featured Artists-
Adam Deans - Holy, Holy, Holy
Darrell Evans - Beautiful Savior
Hee Haw Gospel Quartet - The Glory Land Way
Jessica Smith-Wright - So Real
Anne Murray - The Lord’s Prayer
Jerry Williams - The Angels Anthem
Oak Ridge Boys - How Great Thou Art
Jeff Russell - Heaven Opened Up

Longtown Sound 393 Happy Birthday America!

I AM AN AMERICAN

I AM an AMERICAN. I am not white, I am not black, I am not red, I am not yellow. I AM an AMERICAN, not because of my religious or philosophical beliefs but because of principals and ideals that were handed down to me by my forefathers. I am not rich but neither am I poor because I AM an AMERICAN and I have the right to pursue life, liberty and happiness.

I am not a REPUBLICAN, DEMOCRAT, MODERATE, INDEPENDENT, or LIBERTARIAN. I am not a conservative nor am I a liberal. I AM an AMERICAN and I AM FREE to go where I want to go, to do what I want to do and to say what I want to say but I do not believe I have the right to harm my fellowman or indulge in conversation or perform malicious acts that would dishonor my God, Family or Country.
I AM an AMERICAN not because I live in America but because America lives in me.

I am not free because of our President, Senate, Congress, Supreme Court or Free Press. I am Free because BRAVE and COURAGEOUS men and women endured hardships and made many sacrifices to preserve the Way of Life our Founding Fathers birthed when they drafted and adopted our Great Constitution and started this Nation on the pathway of Democracy.

I am forever indebted to our MILITARY, past and present, for it is they who have fought, shed blood and even died, to protect and defend our sacred homeland. It is our Military that should be honored as Heroes because it is they who will battle forces that would try to take away my Freedom and deny me the God given Right to say I AM an AMERICAN.
- Ray Cornelius © 2005

Y’all ( and all you others) have a great Independence Day.
-unc.

The Days Featured Artists!
Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn -
May God Bless America Again
Jeff Russell - America Come Home Today
Uncleshag - I Am an American
John Wayne - The Pledge Of Allegiance
Mormon Tabernacle Choir - You’re A Grand Old Flag
Michael Twitty - God Bless The USA

Tags: 4th Of July, America, birthday, john wayne, twitty, USA

Longtown Sound 392 James Dunn, Robbie Dupree, Chris Smither, Sean Faust, Barney’s Boogie Train, DB Bryant Band, Michael Twitty

 

Terrific Tunage Thursday finds Uncleshag with duties and chores. Fortunately, Unc. does his best work under pressure - the ex-act definition of an ex-spurt. Join the subscribers of the Longtown Sound today. Visit WLSO.FM and leave a comment for the deserving indie artists who have shared their work freely. Thanks to all on this American Birthday Weekend. Y’all be safe!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
James Dunn - Oak Tree
Robbie Dupree -  Mystery World
Chris Smither - Origin of Species
Sean Faust - Mountains
Barney’s Boogie Train - Paradise City
D B Bryant Band - Time To Ride
Michael Twitty - God Bless The USA

Longtown Sound 391 OSMR, Sean Faust, Robbie Dupree, Michael Twitty, Charlie Wheeler Band, Jonathon Dewveall, Kris Bell Band, American Gun

Pancake Wednesday and we offer salutations to OSMR for their fine achievements. Visit and comment them on MySpace. Today’s music is flowing like the syrup when it’s warm from the stove top or wood heater on a chilly morning. Double up on that first plate and chow down, we all will need the energy to make it through this Hump day and on to the weekend fully charged!
Sweet Southern sounds for all!
-unc.

Today’s featured Artists-
Old Southern Moonshine Revival -
Solo Whiskey Travelin’ Blues
Sean Faust - Pieces

Robbie Dupree - Sugar Tree
Robbie Dupree Live- Jul 6 08 - 8:00P
Dutchess County Fairground -
Freedom Fest Rhinebeck, New York

Michael Twitty - Debbie Don’t Do Dallas Anymore
Hear Michael Twitty Live! Tour Dates.
Liberty Kentucky - BICENTENNIAL
“On The Green” City Hall -
Tickets: 606-787-9973 or 606-706-0315

Charlie Wheeler Band - Highway Run
Jonathon Dewveall - A Million Methods
Kris Bell - Livin’ For Tomorrow
American Gun - Fast One

Longtown Sound 390 Donna Lewis, Lena, Della Valle, Twilight Dementia, Tori Lewis, Citizens Of Contrary Knowledge, Tony Doggett

New Music Tuesday is upon us and every performer in the show is a recording artist found through Ariel Publicity. Often, the less written, the better and today is one of those times.
The tunage itself speaks volumes! Enjoy!
-unc.

Today’s Featured Artists-
Donna Lewis - Shout It Out
Lena - Perfect Day
Della Valle - Montreal
Twilight Dementia - Matter Of Time
Tori Lewis - Where I Wanna Be
Citizens Of Contrary Knowledge - Wrong Side Of The World
Tony Doggett - Part of Your World

Tags: alternative, ariel publicity, blues, country, indie, Rock, roots, wave