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Rotation #276, August 22, 2011

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Howdy,

Ray Bonneville is one of the best barroom balladeers working today not to mention a guitar player second to no one. Whether is pounding on it like a rock and roll star or creating bluesy atmospherics, he knows how to tell a story in song and music. Every song will keep your attention. There’s always something building in there. His latest CD, Bad Man’s Blues is going into rotation this week and it’s his best work effort. Think Dave Alvin, but more rugged, more scars, more stories.

Patti Smith has a compilation CD out called Outside Society, these remastered tracks keep the raw edge that we know and love in Patti Smith. Even today, it’s amazing how she makes “Gloria” her song. I have also always been a fan of “Dancing Barefoot”, and of course “So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star.”  This CD would be a good intro to the world that is Patti Smith if you are new to her.

The Bottle Rockets are not the type of band you’d think of doing easy-listening acoustic sets, but they just released an acoustic performance CD called Not So Loud. They make it work. For Bottle Rockets fans, this CD will give you a new take on some old favorites.

On episode 49 of the Taproot Podcast, Andre Comeau from River Rouge talks about the the movement to return acoustic instruments to Rock and Roll, the origins of the River Rouge band, and how to make it as an indie rocker.

I’m please to announce two new sponsors for the Taproot Podcast. First up is the Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, sometimes know as “the other ACL Fest” which by sheer coincidence happens to also be based in Austin on the weekend of October 7th just like that other ACL Fest. You can check out the line up at the Fiesta’s Facebook Page.

The Taproot Podcast is also sponsored by The NC Hops and Roots Festival. The North Carolina Hops and Roots Festival is coming to Shakori Hills on Saturday September 3rd. The festival will feature 25 local micro brews, wines from local wineries, a farmers market, food booths from local restaurants, kids activities and a full day of roots music. This family friendly event will feature music from Bill Toms and Hard Rain, the Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, The Lizzy Ross Band, Greg Humpheries, and the Olympic Ass Kicking Team. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Free camping is available at the Shakori Hills site just south of Chapel Hill. For more information, visit www.nchopsandrootsfest.com.

I’m now taking bookings for sponsorships for October episodes, if you are interested in promoting your event, music label, etc on the Taproot Podcast, visit the sponsorship page.  

Dig Deep,
Calvin 

Recent Podcast Episodes

Episode 45 – Rick Cornell interviews Jerry De Cicca of The Black Swans to talk about their latest folk-rock CD, living room tours, and more.

Episode 46 – Dex Romweber and his sister Sara talk about the new Dex Romweber Duo release, Is That You In The Blue, southern gothic, painting, and Dex’s stage costume fantasy.

Episode 47 – Mark Jungers discusses talks about the upcoming Frio River Festival, how he came up with the title “More Like A Good Dog Than A Bad Cat,” and why he needed to write a cattle-rustling song.

Episode 48, Jeff Smith, lead instigator of The Hickoids, talks about putting pedal steel on Elton John tunes, doing the Stones conjunto style, the “other” ACL festival, and breaking the cardinal rule of rock and roll.

Episode 49, Andre Comeau talks about the the movement to return acoustic instruments to Rock and Roll, the origins of the River Rouge band, and how to make it as an indie rocker.


This Week’s Rotation

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Bad Man’s Blood / Ray Bonneville / Bad Man’s Blood / 4:20
Sugar And Riley / Ray Bonneville / Bad Man’s Blood / 3:34
Mississippi / Ray Bonneville / Bad Man’s Blood / 2:33
Blonde Of Mine / Ray Bonneville / Bad Man’s Blood / 4:36
Discover Me / Gwendolyn / Bright Light final master / 3:58
Shake A Leg / Gwendolyn / Bright Light final master / 2:30
Gloria [Digitally Remastered 1996] / Patti Smith / Outside Society / 5:53
Ain’t It Strange [Digitally Remastered 1996] / Patti Smith Group / Outside Society / 6:35
Dancing Barefoot [Digitally Remastered 1996] / Patti Smith Group / Outside Society / 4:17
So You Want To Be [Digitally Remastered 1996] / Patti Smith Group / Outside Society / 4:19
Something You Got / Rita Hosking / Burn / 3:20
Love a Good Love Song / DeeAnn Dominy / Based on a True Story / 3:37
Please Dont Go / Both Feet / Both Feet / 4:57
Kerosene / The Bottle Rockets / Not So Loud: An Acoustic Evening With … / 3:38
Kit Kat Clock / The Bottle Rockets / Not So Loud: An Acoustic Evening With … / 2:55
Lucky Break / The Bottle Rockets / Not So Loud: An Acoustic Evening With … / 2:56
Perfect Far Away / The Bottle Rockets / Not So Loud: An Acoustic Evening With … / 5:21
Smokin’ 100′s Alone / The Bottle Rockets / Not So Loud: An Acoustic Evening With … / 3:24
The Best We Never Had / Andrew Adkins / Troublesome, My Love / 4:13
Jet Set Life / Andrew Adkins / Troublesome, My Love / 4:17
A Little Bit Of Mercy / Andrew Adkins / Troublesome, My Love / 3:24
Punch Drunk Commotion / Andrew Adkins / Troublesome, My Love / 3:28

I’m pleased to announce two new sponsors for the Taproot Podcast.

First up is the Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, not to be confused with “the other ACL Fest” which by sheer coincidence is also in Austin on the weekend of October 7th. You can check out the line up at the Fiesta’s Facebook Page.

Our second sponsor is The NC Hops and Roots Festival. The North Carolina Hops and Roots Festival is coming to Shakori Hills on Saturday September 3rd. The festival will feature 25 local micro brews, wines from local wineries, a farmers market, food booths from local restaurants, kids activities and a full day of roots music. This family friendly event will feature music from Bill Toms and Hard Rain, the Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, The Lizzy Ross Band, Greg Humpheries, and the Olympic Ass Kicking Team. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Free camping is available at the Shakori Hills site just south of Chapel Hill. For more information, visit www.nchopsandrootsfest.com.

Please check out our sponsors and consider attending these fine music events!

We’re now taking bookings for sponsorships for October episodes. Visit the episode index page to see a list of upcoming episodes and which ones are available. If you are interested in promoting your event, music label, etc on the Taproot Podcast, visit the sponsorship page.