More Xavier Rudd

I can't get enough of this guy. I am waiting not so patiently for him to return to Minnesota. His show last spring was one of the greatest shows I have ever seen.




Warning: The next song says the word "sh**" in the chorus.

Alabama Shakes

I love this group's simplicity. Soulful.

Genesis

So, this isn't a real video, but I had to post it, because this is one of my favorite songs. Enjoy.

Mississippi John Hurt

A Legend.

Classic James Taylor

This is one of my favorite James Taylor songs of all time. Enjoy.

Harvest Moon

Amber and I are celebrating a self-declared Neil Young day today because it is the Harvest Moon. Get out and enjoy the beautiful show. The moon has been amazing lately.

More Minnesota Talent: Charlie Parr

Blind Melon

I don't listen to these guys often, but when I do, I'm always happy I did.

My Morning Jacket

Beginning at around the 3:00 mark, the jam in the next song is fantastic. If you don't like the beginning, at least check out the last half.

Carlos Santana

Hard To Handle

This is why I love the Dead!

John Butler

I'm not a huge fan of this guy in general, but he can sure play the guitar. Enjoy.

Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle~They Killed John Henry from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.

Justin Townes Earle~I Don't Care from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.

More Trampled By Turtles

A frantic, frenzied masterpiece.

Trampled By Turtles-Wait So Long from Justin Gustavison on Vimeo.

Joni Mithcell

One of my favorite female vocalists of all time.

I Don't Know Why I Love This Song

Weird airy, high pitched voice, but I can listen to this song over and over again.

Great Lake Swimmers - Your Rocky Spine from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.

Trampled by Turtles

A great song by local boys from Duluth.

Donovan

He has far more to offer than "Mellow Yellow".

As Good as it Gets

This video doesn't have the best sound, but it is the best video I can find of one of my favorite songs of all time. Classic early Dead.

Good for a Laugh

It might just be that I didn't get any sleep last night because of work, but I was crying watching this video. This is the Swiss Finance Minister speaking in parliament about regulations on the import of cured meats when he began convulsing with laughter at the unintelligible bureaucratic language in his report. I love this guy!

The Airplane!

One of my favorite bands of all time!

Neil Young

Amber and I went to see Neil last month at a theater in Minneapolis. He was incredible. A once in a lifetime experience. Here are some classics.

More Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons

These guys always make me happy. Beautiful music full of emotion. Enjoy!






WARNING: The next song contains the "f"word in the chorus. If that bothers you, you can still listen, just turn the volume down at a particular part in the chorus after the band sings "But it was not your fault but mine, And it was your heart on the line, I really f***ed it up this time . . ." It's worth it.

Ben Sollee

I absolutely love this guy! These aren't my favorite versions of these songs, but they are great introductions for anyone who has never heard him before. Enjoy!

Ben Sollee - Prettiest Tree On The Mountain from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.

Ben Sollee - Bury Me With My Car from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.

Yeasayer

Silvio Rodriguez

I absolutely love this guy, but I've never met another person in the United States who has even heard of him, and the majority of persons to whom I introduce his music don't like him--so if you don't enjoy the videos, you are not alone. He is a Cuban folk singer with a severe leftist leaning (Several of his most famous songs glorify Ernesto "Che" Guevara, including the first video posted here.) Amazing voice! Enjoy!

Devendra Banhart

Cream

These videos kept me alive while working late this week.

(Ginger Baker--the drummer--is wasted in this first video!)

Taka Taka

I'm not a huge fan of these guys in general, but I think this song is great.

Takka Takka : Beware Beware from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.

Jorma Kaukonen (He of Jefferson Airplane Fame)

This song can cheer you up on the most miserable of days.

Neil Young

More Pink Floyd

This is just beautiful!

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii

Mack, just in case you haven't had a chance to watch this in a while. Enjoy!

Andrew Bird Live at C'est Lenoir on 2004-04-19

This is one of my favorite shows. Things really get good on Track #3--"Why?". Enjoy!



If you can't play the show. You can access it at:

http://www.archive.org/details/abird2004-04-19.flac

Xavier Rudd

Why I Hate Cristiano Ronaldo

Most of you won't care about this (as if anyone even reads this blog), but for some reason, my hatred for Cristiano Ronaldo is boiling over this week, and I had to post this video to show why. The video does a great job of justifying my hatred in about 20 seconds. There are many other reasons why I dislike the man (if you can call him that)--like the fact that he kicked in the window of a teenage girl's car when she tried to take a picture of him--but this is the root of my hatred.



Sorry all, I just had to vent. That's enough talk of hate for a Friday.

Tiny Vipers

Simple. Beautiful. Enjoy!

Tiny Vipers - Development from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.

Beautiful Movie: Paradise Now

This is a must watch!




You can watch the whole film on YouTube. It is broken up into 9 parts of 10:00 minutes each.

Quirky, Human Comedies

If you are in the mood for a good comedy that will leave you feeling better about the world, check these out.

DANNY DECKCHAIR

Danny Deckchair Jeff Balsmeyer | Movie Trailers

If you can't view this video, see it at:

http://www.reelzchannel.com//movie/154183/danny-deckchair


KABLUEY

Timeless Drave Brubeck

Enjoy!

Jose Gonzalez

I am in love with this guy. Skip to 13:00 for the music. Enjoy!

Cotton Jones

This is just a great sound. Southern rock & psychedelia. Love it.

In Memory of Mary

Bob Like I've Never Heard Him

This is hauntingly beautiful. Enjoy!

Rory Gallagher

One of my favorite musicians of all time. This version of the song is not as good as the version on the Irish Tour album, but it is still great. If you want to hear some amazing guitar, look him up on Youtube. Enjoy!

Deer Tick

One guy on a guitar, four guys reclining in couches with their legs crossed. Something about this band just makes me smile.

Deer Tick - These Old Shoes from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.

Xavier Rudd

Xavier Rudd Live at The Norva on 2004-06-08

Note: You should probably skip to Track No. 3. The first two tracks are nearly silent. Things really get going with Track 7. Enjoy!

Further Note: If you are using Firefox, you might not be able to see this player. Your options are: (1) Switch to Explorer; or (2) Access the show at this address:

http://www.archive.org/details/XR2004-06-08.at4051.flac

It's worth the trouble.



01. Intro
02. Didg Jam
03. Guitar and Didg Jam
04. The 12th Of September
05. new song
06. Jam
07. G.B.A.
08. Conceal Me
09. Quick Jam]
10. Let Me Be
11. Bass Jam
12. To Let
13. State Of Mind

Cedarwell

Powerful!

Cedarwell - Untitled from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.

The Avett Brothers

The first song, Laundry Room, is fantastic. I'm not a fan of the second, but if you skip to 12:20, the final song, Bella Donna, is beautiful.