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Saturday Tuneage: The Promise Ring
As a senior in high school, I was huge into emo rock and going to rock shows with my closest friends at Ottobar in Baltimore. Ten years later (wow…hard to believe it has really gone by this fast), I still listen to some of it and it brings back the flood of memories.
I want to focus on the very first show I attended at the Ottobar. I remember walking into this smoky old warehouse in West Baltimore and hearing all of these jam bands prep the way for the opening act. The Promise Ring was the main act that night. I remember how cool it was to see them up close and dancing to their music (well…headbanging to some of it). They played one of my favorite songs, “Red and Blue Jeans.” It has a happy beat, and it was just sheer amazing.
Here’s the video and I will let you back to your normal programming.
Saturday Tuneage: Lucinda Williams
Lately, I have had a revolving snow mix on my iPod to keep me sane during the cabin fever period. One of the artists on this mix, and the feature of this week’s Saturday Tuneage is Lucinda Williams. I love her song, “Something about what happens when we talk,” and her voice is filled with raw emotion.
Saturday Tuneage: Iron & Wine
Things have changed so much for me over the past few months, and it often feels like there is no time to catch up on relaxation. I now have a new appreciation for the snow, as this weekend allowed much time for relaxation and reflection. While I have not finished reading a book that has been in my backpack since December, I caught up on listening to some music friends have recommended.
This is why I am bringing back a segment that used to be on CCC, but with a new name. When I first started CCC, I had a segment called Rock On that featured what was running on my mp3 player. Now, it is called Saturday Tuneage, as I want to highlight my wide array of music tastes.
Saturday Tuneage is devoted to a Indie rock group called Iron & Wine. My friend recommended this group to me in December, after she went to see them play a live show. One thing that I was most impressed about was the acoustics and vocal arrangement. Iron & Wine also covered the song, “Such Great Heights,” which is far more beautiful sounding than The Postal Service’s version. However, I think you’ll love their acoustic sound most in their song, “Love and Some Verses.”
