Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Dec 7, 2009, 7:27 am
It’s kind of a “gimmie” for this one to make my favorites list. Listen: Coconut and The Duke ∞ Honeydipper Week One: The Two Man Gentlemen Band Week Two: David Rawlings Machine Week Three: P...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Dec 4, 2009, 7:50 am
My favorite folk rock group from Pittsburg has a new holiday single out. After listening a few times, I started jonesing for a blizzard. Listen: Boca Chica ∞ Snow Angels
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Dec 3, 2009, 6:47 am
This song from the 1980s is bound to get stuck in your head. Curse you, Clare and your Reasons for reminding how catchy a pop gem this Phil Collins song this was. Clare and The Reasons ∞ That’s ...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Dec 2, 2009, 7:49 am
A lot of people are listing the “best albums from the ‘00s”. Not sure if The Duke will pitch in his ten cents or not. I do know one of favorite albums of the last ten years is “Dog Problems�...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Dec 1, 2009, 6:51 am
Come Wednesday night, circa 8:00 The Duke will be at The Theater Of The Living Arts in Philly for what is sure to be one of this year’s best concerts: The Low Anthem opening for Josh Ritter. In pre...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Dec 1, 2009, 6:37 am
'Tis the season for giving. Coconut and The Duke continue to give away free mp3s. But instead of a genre-bending reinteruptaion, the invasive folk duo have redone a jazz standard. The band has pa...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 30, 2009, 7:00 am
I am surprised that I liked The Duke & The King’s album better than the Felice Brothers. If you don’t know, The Duke & The King are Simone Felice and Robert "Chicken" Burke. Simone used to play ...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 25, 2009, 7:18 am
Last night, my kids didn’t sleep well. Which means I didn’t sleep well. Luckily, I put the song on below first thing this morning. The pounding standup bass and the fierce vocals pepped me up. ...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 24, 2009, 6:59 am
Below are some videos that were shot while I was out in WI, playing live for the first time in like 15 years. Footage by Quattro. Shot at the Infinitea Tea House, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Infinitea ...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 23, 2009, 7:00 am
In many was I am embarrassed to have this on my year end list. Greg’s music doesn’t push any boundaries. Lyrically, he is no Bob Dylan. Sonically, there is harder any diversity on the album. It is...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 20, 2009, 7:17 am
Everybody’s favorite Australian songstress (sorry Kylie) will unleash a new album next year – We Are Born. She is nice enough to share an mp3 to tide us over. And I’ll make this proclamation...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 10, 2009, 8:20 am
The Duke is headed to Wisconsin to play some shows with Coconut. Click here to see the details. I'll return to posting next Monday. Remember, Coconut and The Duke covered Vampire Weekend!!! List...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 9, 2009, 7:00 am
Plain and simple, one of my top three bands. Love everything they do. If you don’t know them , you should give them a try. Listen: Pink Martini ∞ Splendor In The Grass Week One: The Two Man Ge...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 6, 2009, 6:57 am
I got this email late last night while I was waiting for a friend at the bus stop. I misread the schedule and was an hour early. These songs comforted me with their understated vocals simple musical...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 5, 2009, 7:15 am
Being called the lovechild of Syd Barrett and Tito Puente, Cracked Latin have a new single out called “My Hallucination”. In all reality, this should be a “Party Tune Tuesday” song. But I li...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 4, 2009, 6:56 am
Matt Epp is a Canadian troubadour. His latest release is a twelve song outing that features lots of special guests (Eliza Gilkyson, Brandy Zdan of Twilight Hotel and Jesse DeNatale). The song below ...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 3, 2009, 7:00 am
Vampires are the bees’ knees right now. From The Twilight Saga to Vampire Weekend’s new album. Coconut and The Duke have been bitten, too. The invasive folk duo took “Walcott” off Vampire Week...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Nov 2, 2009, 5:53 am
I have some reservations about putting this album on my list, especially considering I haven’t actually heard it yet. BUT I did see David (and the rest of the Big Surprise Tour) live back in August....
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Oct 30, 2009, 7:20 am
If I had to pick between Josh Rouse and Josh Ritter, the latter would get the vote. But the former’s latest offering pleases me with its Brazilian stylings. Rouse has a new album called El Turista...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Oct 29, 2009, 7:02 am
Comparable Cover Art Bebel Gilberto ∞ Chica Chica Boom Chic (Thankfully I don't have any audio for Emily's release.)
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Oct 28, 2009, 7:55 am
Once again, my favorite this week is a video. I've been a Jack fan since 11th grade. Super excited about this release. Ben and Jay put music to Jack's words! 1. California Zephyr 2. Low Lif...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Oct 27, 2009, 7:00 am
I got an email about Tristen a few weeks ago. I finally was able to listen to her “tour” EP – a collection of five songs she is selling while out on tour. Her sound is somewhere between classi...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Oct 26, 2009, 7:08 am
As is the usual around here, with 10 Mondays left in 2009, The Duke will look back at his favorite albums from this year – in a reverse alphabetical fashion. First up is Drip Dryin’ with The Two...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Oct 23, 2009, 7:00 am
If you have been reading Late Greats (The Blog) for a while, you know we champion musicians from Canada. The latest is Ash Koley. A one-time member of a Canadian ABBA tribute band, Ash has a debut a...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Oct 1, 2009, 7:00 am
We try to limit our TV around this house. When we do watch, we like Yo Gabba Gabba. Hence the excitement for the first every – Music Is Awesome – Yo Gabba Gabba soundtrack. I was lucky enough t...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 30, 2009, 6:44 am
I keep a playlist in my iTunes called “1s To Blog About”. Home for songs I like that I think need more exposure. The song below has been hanging out in that folder so long, I can’t remember wh...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 29, 2009, 8:25 am
I’ve said before Ukulele is THE instrument for 2009. Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele are hitting the road with Fiery Furnaces – more proof that the uke is hotter than Brett Farve and The Vikin...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 28, 2009, 6:53 am
The Duchess was away at Cape Cod this past weekend for work. The Duke was missing her something fierce. Ox’s album “Burn Out” was the perfect soundtrack for my malaise. A blend of alt.country...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 25, 2009, 8:25 am
I’ve been a fan of Philly’s Birdie Busch since her debut album. She is back with number three called "Pattern Of Saturn". Birdie’s voice reminds me a little of Devon Sproule. Musically she is...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 24, 2009, 8:24 am
From their new, outstanding album – One Day In Brooklyn. A stupendous rework of John's song about his mother. Listen: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey ∞ Julia More: Instrumentals Use some of...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 23, 2009, 7:27 am
This song from last year is so ridiculous, you can’t help to love it. Listen: The Teenagers ∞ Homecoming Chart topping tracks Friends Lyrics Band Of Skulls Live Like We're...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 22, 2009, 8:22 am
My family visited New Zealand the summer before I started seventh grade. I don’t think there were too many bands like The Black Seeds back then. Bands that blend reggae, afro dub, and soul. Their...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 21, 2009, 8:21 am
I am surprise jazz singer Sophie Milman isn’t more popular in the music blog realm. This Canadian was nominated for TWO Junos (Canadian Grammys) back in 2007. I’ll be shocked if her new album Ta...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 18, 2009, 7:08 am
James Maddock writes pop songs. Not the type you hear on Pop radio though. These are old school pop songs a la Carole King and Gerry Goffin. His new album “Sunrise On Avenue C” is twelve stella...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 7, 2009, 8:07 am
Erin McKeown released one of the best albums of the last ten years – Distillation. A melding of folk melodies and instruments with an indie edge and a jazz swing. Erin wrote songs about love, life...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 4, 2009, 8:04 am
If this song doesn’t make it into a commercial within the next six months, I’ll eat my straw crown. It has a thumbing beat, a female singer and a nice chorus. Perfect for a Target commercial. L...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 2, 2009, 8:02 am
Today will be a sad day for the Family Straw. Today is the one year anniversary of the death of my father-in-law. Coconut wrote this beautiful instrumental the night Paul joined that great railroad ...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 2, 2009, 6:34 am
... s last album – The Movie. She is back with her Reasons with another sweet, mellow outing called Arrow. It comes out in October. Sure to be a perfect release for the fall. Listen: Clare...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Sep 1, 2009, 8:26 am
For this month’s Cover Of The Month Club, Coconut and The Duke have turned Bryan Adams’ power-pop classic into a horn-driven soul-dub number. Bringing two extras into their invasive folk duo, Coco...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Aug 31, 2009, 7:00 am
Listen: Gorillaz ∞ Clint Eastwood
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Aug 28, 2009, 7:51 am
Been diggin' this Wooden Birds song since I got it emailed to me two days ago. The Wooden Birds ∞ Hometown Fantasy Go see 'em on tour: September: 24 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Groun...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Aug 27, 2009, 7:00 am
A truly beautiful song from The Great White North that has been floating around cyberspace for awhile now. Share ∞ Maybe Always (feat. Jenn Grant)
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Aug 26, 2009, 6:32 am
Sally’s new luscious electronic dance outing – My Guilty Pleasure – came out yesterday. Not the usual kind of music I listen to but sometimes you just want a solid beat and a lovely voice to ma...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Aug 25, 2009, 7:00 am
Picture this: The Family Straw – back when it was just the three of us (Duke, Duchess and Duke Jr.) – VW Passat loaded up with camping gear, heading into NYC on I80. Duke Jr. and Duchess are asle...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Aug 24, 2009, 7:00 am
So The Duke is thinking about getting a Melodica. Anyone have one? Anyone have any feelings about them? Love the way they are used in dub (listen below). Feel free to leave a hullabaloo with your ...
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Lucas S. posted an article on The Late Greats - Aug 21, 2009, 7:00 am
I usually don’t cop out. But I will today. Head over to Amazon MP3 for 29 different world music samplers. More: Randomness Use some of your 50 FREE DOWNLOADS from eMusic to get more randomness.
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