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Review: Christopher Jak

Rusty — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:00:33 +0000

Although it’s been out since March of 2004, I recently discovered the music of Christopher Jak. His album “Applause of the Rain” has quickly become one of my favorites. With musical influences such as the Allman Brothers, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Cat Stevens, his acoustic style tracks and crisp vocals are soothing to one’s ears. The melodies are simple and the lyrics relate to everyone. Although not for everyone, his folk style freshman album plays well for long road trips, quite evenings at home, and perfect chill out music. Many of his songs warrant the opportunity as a romantic comedy movie soundtrack without the cheesiness and flare. This album is a wonderful mix of slow and upbeat tunes and is definitely worth the purchase.

Blues on the Green

Rusty — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:44 +0000

It’s that time again in Austin, Texas. As summer is upon us, it’s time for Blues on the Green to hit Zilker Park once again (and it starts tonight). Last year included some amazing performers and aritsts and this years line up is no different. If you are in the Austin area, you should check out Blues on the Green if have a free Wednesday night. The City of Austin charges for parking in the park on Blues night so be prepared to car pool or park a distance and walk but the concerts are FREE!

Schedule:

6/11 – Asleep At the Wheel
6/25 – Marcia Ball
7/9 – Los Lonely Boys (w/Shawn Sahm & The Tex Mex Experience)
7/23 – Carolyn Wonderland
8/6 – Sonny Landreth
8/20 – Doyle Bramhall/Gary Clark Jr.

This is just one of the other reasons that I love AUSTIN TEXAS. For more information about the events, visit http://www.kgsr.com/blues/index.html

Listening to: Joe Purdy

Rusty — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 21:13:00 +0000

I just downloaded the Julie Blue album by Joe Purdy and it’s amazing. I will never be able to forget the relaxing atmosphere and soothing feel of this album which brought Joe Prudy to the front of my favorites list. This unrefined mix of beautiful vocals and simple melodies will calm your soul in the sounds of the river. Hearing the water lap against the dock in the background, and the sincere lyrical genius of Joe all combine to make this one of his best, and a great album to being with. Julie Blue gets five stars and is a must for any summer mellow mix.

Listening to: James Blunt

Rusty — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:55:00 +0000

So A few months ago I had the chance to attend the James Blunt concert with my friend Amanda here in Austin at the backyard.

I like his currently overplayed “Beautiful” which is one of the main reasons that I went to hear the guy. I hadn’t heard much of the rest of his stuff. I just purchased his album, and the man has some talent. It’s a CD that I haven’t stopped playing. He moves from one slow song to a fast paced song. His lyrics are deep, shallow, show some serious hurt and healing all in the same verse. His raspy voice and British accent comes through in his strong vocals and well balanced band that doesn’t through in too much flair in their songs that cover up the strong lyrics.

My Financial Issues – iTunes

Rusty — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 01:08:00 +0000

iTunes has it down to an art! I have spent more money in iTunes than any place I can think of in some time now. You all know what I am talking about. You click on a song, find a groovy tune, and it’s click leads you to another album which is mixed on another which leads you to that artists album that is amazingly linked to another that you have never heard of and it just goes on and on.

They say that instant messaging is the new thing. Well I’ll be if I found myself wasting almost three hours the other night perusing the vaults of iTunes and their trickery. Marketing at it’s best – at least one of the best click-thrus I have seen in quite awhile. Plus when that little invoice shows up in your gmail box you wonder, “Did I really spend all that time and money on these songs” – and it’s not like you can call iTunes and tell them you didn’t buy that one. I had the thought of doing that myself until I in fact realized I had purchased the dance remix of Can’t get enough of Your Love! Which is soon to be playing through the speakers of this power box I call my computer. That is if I am able to break the sound bearer that my roommates seem to hit when we’re watching movies or listening to music.

Really I love it though it reminds me that I don’t live alone.