The truly talented Scottish singer-songwriter, Bert Jansch, passed away this past Wednesday after a battle with cancer. His contribution to folk music with Pentangle and through his own work has been prolific, and his style is echoed in the music of his contemporaries and those that followed.
From the guardian.co.uk:
Those he influence included Jimmy Page, Nick Drake, Graham Coxon, Donovan, Bernard Butler and Paul Simon. According to fellow guitarist Johnny Marr: "He completely reinvented guitar playing and set a standard that is still unequalled today... without Bert Jansch, rock music as it developed in the 60s and 70s would have been very different."
"He is a hero of mine, one of my greatest influences. Bert was one of the all-time great acoustic guitarists and singer songwriters" -Neil Young
The music speaks better than I ever could so I hope you will take a moment to listen. Love you, Bert.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
honey cone
Honey Cone- Want Ad
Oh my gosh, how did I go through life without knowing Honey Cone? Just saw this on related videos, and am super excited. Also, they are super smiley for being cheated on, but props for their sass.
shoorah shoorah
Betty Wright- Shoorah Shoorah
This is one of my all time favorite songs, and this video just shows an added dimension of her fabulous.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
fry myself a fine steak, peter cooks the finest meat now
Jess, one of my ~muses~ when I had my show, sent me this. Thanks, Jess!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Out today!
Everyone and their uncles are excited about St. Vincent's newest release Strange Mercy (out today)! You can stream the whole thing here in case you need convincing.
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