David Gray Acoustic
Here’s a couple of good live ones from David Gray back in April of 2001. The first is my favorite D.G. ballad, followed by his version of Senor Springsteen’s “Mansion on the Hill”. David Gray:Twilight (mp3) Mansion on the Hill…
Mercy Mercy
Mary Gauthier (pronounced Go-Shay). If someone was cut out for a duet with Steve Earle on his next album, it’s her (it might be the Lucinda-esque drawl). She’s a Nashville singer songwriter, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who has led…
The Boss’ Lost Radio Show
It’s been a while since I’ve paid homage to the Boss, so tonight is the night. On March 9th, 1974, a 24 year old Bruce and the boys strolled into Houston’s KLOL-FM for a sit down interview and performance. The…
Mister Earle and his post big house blues
Sundays are for playing music that matches your end of the weekend BLAHS. This tune has been my woe-is-me companion since I discovered Steve in the mid-90’s thanks to the formerly good Phoenix radio station KZON (a station whose only…
I hear mariachi static on the radio
I feel compelled to post this song because it’s been a recurring one over the last week on my playlists. And I just found that the chords are real simple (just E, A, and B7) so I can grab my…
Channeling the Grievous Angel
I know it’s Friday night, and I know I should be kicking off the weekend with an upbeat, shit-kicking type number, but it ain’t gonna happen. Why? Because a few weeks ago on Vin Scelsa’s weekly radio show on Sirius,…
Et tu, Mr. Earle?
I don’t know quite what to think. In the midst of the MLB All Star Game last night, I hear the bad-ass sounds of Steve Earle permeating the airwaves… IN A CHEVY COMMERCIAL. Yes, “The Revolution Starts Now” has gone…
Lucinda’s Blues
Courtesy of Ms. Lucinda Williams, here is one of the most beautiful tunes I’ve heard in a while. Thank you Sirius Disorder. Lucinda Williams: Blue
Down in the Basement
Basement Apartment. This Minneapolis band came to my attention recently while listening to Radio Paradise. From the handful of samples I’ve heard, they’re a mellow bunch. To me, they remind me of a little Mazzy Star here, a little Luna…
Patty Griffin’s version of “Stolen Car”
Okay, so the ladies have not been represented as yet on this here mp3 music blog called IckMusic. Truth be told, my music collection leans far heavier towards male artists. Don’t know why, I fancy the ladies and all. Hmm,…