One of the great things about summer in the good ole’ US of A is the fact that there is never a shortage of the three ingredients that - when combined - can melt tension away faster than soft-serve ice cream on a 90 plus degree day. Those three ingredients - in case you missed the title - are the blues, tasty BBQ and some good beer.
That is why I have decided to make this theme an annual occurrence here on the goat. This year, not only do I load your player with ten KILLER blues tune... Read Full Story
Well I finally did it, I recorded my very own song and I want to share it with you. Also, since I am the one normally doing all of the reviewing, I thought it would be fun to turn the tables around and give you all a chance to review me - either in the comments below, via my contact form or your blog.
I call the song “How to Change the World” and you can check it out now by visiting my personal site PlanetCorey.com.
It is just me, my acoustic guitar and my message.
This is some... Read Full Story
I don’t know about you but the seemingly endless Brett Favre saga is driving nuts. And if you think its bad where you are, try being a Vikings fan who lives in a Minnesota town that sits on the border with Wisconsin and is populated with a large percentage of green and gold cult members. Not only do you get it in every RSS feed, every radio broadcast and every TV channel but it is what everyone continues to talk about. SERENITY NOW!
But today - two days after coming out of fantasy bl... Read Full Story
Guest post: Treadmarkz is my brother-in-law, a Human Beatles Encyclopedia and the author of the weblog Treadmarkz.wordpress.com.
Some Country music purists would probably say that anything that warrants the name “Alternative Country” is not really Country. But ultimately it is the domain of the fan to judge what an artist is or is not, to them.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Jennifer Dixon.
A little country sensibility with a style that hovers along the cusp of blues, pop, ja... Read Full Story
I was listening to Paul Charchian (LeagueSafe) on KFAN the other day and they were discussing whether or not it is kosher, or even possible, to ditch your favorite childhood team. Well, this really got me thinking and I wanted to share my thoughts with you.
My Team
As some of you may know I am a [...] Read Full Story
I know, I know, I said I was done with this site - and I am (on a regular basis anyway) - but I guess this fantasy blogging stuff is just to damn hard to put down, and well… I kinda miss you guys.
Anyway, I wanted to throw this out there for you. Last night my buddy and I were throwing around some names of guys that we thought we would like to have on our team this year.
Read them over and see if you agree or disagree and then, in the coments below, throw down some of the names that m... Read Full Story
Guest post: Because I thought you might enjoy, this very good article has been hand-picked by Yours Truly and is being re-publishing with permission. The author is Roger E Lear from www.BanginBeatsByREL.com.
Editors note: This post is pretty inspiring and very timely for me personally. I am starting to wake up to my true calling - writing, recording and performing - and this is the kind of stuff - from someone who is making it happen - that has me believing. I hope that it inspires you the... Read Full Story
Guest post: Susan Kemman resides in South Park (no kidding), is a Prog music nut and is the Assistant Director of - and talent scout for - the The Highest Independent Music Tour in the World, The South Park Music Tour. Take it away Susan!
The Summer will be brimming with competitions, festivals, tours and holiday bashes; many opportunities for getting your Band a gig or a little name recognition. Talent Searches, Tours and Battle of the Bands pay out prize money or comps equal to what ... Read Full Story
When you enter a competition to win cash at a Battle of the Bands or Talent Search;
Play at least 3-4 original songs before going to covers.
If you want to win, do all original songs.
Perform like you love what you’re doing.
Move with the goove; don’t be stoic, not even one person.
Play songs that prove your timing is tight.
Try not be the first performer, shoot for playing last.
Your songs should have an intro, body and an END.
Enter as many and as often as you hear about these... Read Full Story
The Melting Pot is back in action and you, my friend, are not going to wanna miss a single note of any tune present in this compilation. The tunes, like me, are mellow yet upbeat and 100% thought provoking.
Grab a beer, glass of wine or mixer and press play now!
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Songs heard on this podcast:
Whitey Morgan and the 78’s - “Crazy” (download this tune free on eMusic)
Blitzen Trapper - “Black River Killer”
Lubriphonic ... Read Full Story
