Jun 15, 2006
Just back from Granada (last night) so a slightly shorter show this week but with a curious diversity of music which I hope you'll enjoy.
It comes from Australia, Salt Lake City, London via New York France and Missouri.
Granada (right)was stunning and so much really good street music. This guy was busking - playing quite brilliant flamenco guitar - next time I'll take the recording kit!
Intro
Jimmie Bratcher - Happy.
www.jimmiebratcher.com/
As predicted, gloriously hot, still weather after the arrival of the UPS!
I registered Suffolk 'n' Cool with Podfeed.net this
evening and got an error message when I tried to confirm
registration. I emailed them and within 15 minutes had a note back
to say that they'd dealt with the issue, solved my problem AND
corrected a spelling error I had spotted on their site. Oh, if only
every podcast service were this efficient and approachable. In
fact, whilst I was recording the show I sent a note to say that I
was impressed and would give them a mention, and already got a note
back to say thanks. OK, now I'm really impressed!
It just shows that what impresses us most is when something goes
wrong and someone puts it right quickly - rather more, in fact,
than if nothing ever goes wrong!
The Living End - What's on your radio?
From Melbourne, Australia comes The Living End which comprises:
Chris Cheney (Guitar/Vocals),
Scott Owen (Bass) and
Andy Strachan (Drums).
The band enlisted legendary producer Nick Launay (INXS, Gang of
Four, Midnight Oil, Silverchair) for State Of Emergency, the bands
fourth full length release.
Check out their website for some good videos and dates for their US
tour which starts on July 1.
www.thelivingend.com/
Kimo Watanabe - Morning in Haleakala Hwy
Kimo is based in Salt Lake City and has become a good friend of
Suffolk 'n' Cool.
This tune reminds me of some of Michael Chapman's early guitar
work, with excellent percussive effects and do I hear an open
tuning?
www.myspace.com/kimowatanabe
Hey Gravity - Inside Out has been released, including a
limited-edition 7 inch vinyl. HG are one of 14 bands selected to
compete for a gig at the upcoming V festival. You can help by
giving positive feedback and reviews of live shows at the Road
to V forum site.
Check out Hey Gravity's Myspace at www.myspace.com/heygravity
Myspace copyright problem
What's the deal on copyright for bands posting tunes on
Myspace?
Ben Goodwin - Peace Mango
Ben is based in New York although he is from London. He writes
songs about the dream-life of the city and the people in it, and
conjures them in vivid colour with a voice that bursts with power
and feeling.
Not many gigs coming up due to studio commitments although one date
to watch is 14 July at the Sidewalk Cafe in New York.
http://www.peacemango.com/
Maido Project - Galatasaray
A mix of electronic music (electronic sounds, loops, samples),
vocal and acoustic instruments such as Rhodes, saxophone, lute,
flutes, percussions,... Music is lively, positive and colourful.
Sorry - I said cheerful on the show, eyes too tired to read!
They have a show at the Opus
Jazz and Soul Club in the 10eme Arrondissment of Paris.
I'll put the band's link in here but as of this evening it is
simply redirecting to the iTunes Music Store.
www.maidoproject.com
Invitation for comments, opinions and suggestions to: suffolkandcool@googlemail.com
Jimmie Bratcher - Take it back
Jimmie provides Happy the instrumental theme tune for the
show. I just love the directness and passion in Jimmie's voice on
this track, along with some great guitar layered over organ, bass
and drums - have I missed anything?
www.jimmiebratcher.com/
Almost all the artists featured this week can be found on the Podsafe Music Network.
I'd appreciate any comments on the show or corrections to the shownotes. Just use the email link on this page or click on the Comments button just down here.
Peter