Sitting on Top of the World...

Grammy's Highlight

Grammy night is one of my favorite nights of the year. I thought the highlight to the show last night was the Beatles Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas...

If you missed...Here it is...

MUST SEE PERFORMANCE

AIRS ON CMT...This is one of the best collaborations Crossroads has done...good stuff...

Into the Weekend

Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007)

El Cerrito Place

Tailgate Spot roped and ready...a little Charlie Robison to head into the weekend...

Two Handed Independence

Friday is Music Time - That's just the way it is...

How about a triple take of Counting Crows...Three GREAT Versions...

The King - Dead 30 Years

Elvis Presley's Epitaph & Eternal Flame Memorial

Following is the wording of Elvis' epitaph as seen on his tombstone, written by Janelle McComb, commissioned and directed by Elvis' father Vernon Presley:

Elvis
Aaron
Presley

January 8, 1935
August 16, 1977

Son of
Vernon Elvis Presley
and Gladys Love Presley

Father of
Lisa Marie Presley

He was a precious gift from God
We cherished and loved dearly.

He had a God-given talent that he shared
With the world. And without a doubt,
He became most widely acclaimed;
Capturing the hearts of young and old alike.

He was admired not only as an entertainer,
But as the great humanitarian that he was;
For his generosity, and his kind feelings
For his fellow man.

He revolutionized the field of music and
Received its highest awards.

He became a living legend in his own time;
Earning the respect and love of millions.

God saw that he needed some rest and
Called him home to be with Him.

We miss you, Son and Daddy. I thank god
That He gave us you as our son.

By: Vernon Presley

Eternal Flame Inscription

A group of Elvis' close associates paid for and placed an eternal flame at the head of Elvis' tombstone. Following is the inscription by Janelle McComb on its base, followed by the names that are inscribed on the sides:

TO ELVIS IN MEMORIUM

You gave yourself to each of us in
some manner. You were wrapped in
thoughtfulness and tied with love.
May this flame reflect our never
ending respect and love for you.
May it serve as a constant reminder
to each of us of your eternal presence.

This performance, in my mind, is the best tribute you could give to Elvis...must watch...

Katherine and Zeke

And if you missed it last night...here's the performances of Butterscotch and Cas Haley on America's Got Talent...Although, I still think the Vantriliquist Guy is going to win...(JA)

This girl is crazy talented...

SIR DUKE by Cas Haley

If you're interested in SEC Football...check out Jeremy Casey's Blog...He's doing a really cool Schedule A Day Predictions for each SEC Team...the link to his site is on the right side of this page...

Friday's Music Performance Relief

Ray LaMontagne was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1974 to a constantly travelling mother. When LaMontagne was a child, his mother left his musician father, while his father was on tour, and moved him and his siblings up north. His father had no contact with LaMontagne and for years had no knowledge of his whereabouts. Because of the stories told to LaMontagne about his father, LaMontagne refrained from most musical activity, instead spending much of his time reading fantasy novels in the forest.^[1] His mother moved him and his five siblings to wherever she could find work, so it was difficult for LaMontagne to become friends with other children. LaMontagne attended high school at Morgan High School in Morgan, Utah, but frequently ditched class, wrote stories, or got into fights with other students. This caused him to get poor grades and LaMontagne barely graduated.^[2] After graduation, LaMontagne moved away from his family to Lewiston, Maine in order to find a full-time job.^[3]

LaMontagne found a job at a shoe factory in Lewiston where he worked 65 hours a week. One morning at 4 a.m., LaMontagne heard Stephen Stills' song "Treetop Flyer" on the radio as it awoke him for an early work shift.^[4] After purchasing the Stills Alone album, LaMontagne decided that he wanted to quit his job at the shoe factory and start a career as a singer-songwriter.^[5] LaMontagne began touring in 1999, although he maintained a side job as a carpenter.^[4] In the summer of 1999, LaMontagne amassed 10 songs for a demo that he sent to various local music venues. The owner of a local theater heard the demo and invited LaMontagne to open for folk acts such as John Gorka and Jonathan Edwards. A business executive heard LaMontagne's recordings and introduced him to Jamie Ceretta of Chrysalis Music Publishing. CMP recorded his first album, and sold it to RCA Records in the US and Echo Records in the UK.^[3]

"My eyes been stung with dust and blind
Held you in my arms one time
Lost you just the same
Jolene
I ain't about to go straight
It's too late
I found myself face down in a ditch
Booze in my hair
Blood in my lips
A picture of you holding a picture of me
In the pocket of my blue jeans"

Are you watching?

If you're not watching America's Got Talent...there's three competitors that are very good...Cas Haley...Butterscotch...and the singing ventriloquist guy...

You have to listen to Cas Haley doing "Easy" by Lionel Richie...I love his reggae version...

Also, here's a free mp3 download of Dave Matthews new song #27...that's Tim Reynolds playing with him... http://blogthatjanelikes.com/audio07/d+t2007-07-28-no27.mp3

And if you didn't see it last night...Barry Bonds hit his 756th career home run to past Hank Aaron...Baseball's biggest record...

We were watching live...

Kind of How I'm Feeling...

Van Morrison Thursday

How about a little musical releif...

"When everyone is up front and they're not playing tricks
When you don't have no freeloaders out to get their kicks
When it's nobody's business the way that you wanna live
I just have to remember there'll be days like this"

The Caravan is painted red and white...

This next one put's me right in a pub in Ireland with a dark beer in a stein drinkin' the night away...who knows, maybe one day...

Katherine and I saw Van in concert at Red Rocks Summer 2005...

   

"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic"

The Last 48hrs of Kurt Cobain's Life

I discovered this documentary on youtube tonight...you have to say - one of the most fascinating people...it's roughly 45 minutes long and totally worth it...I'm only going to post the 1st part of 9 on here...watch parts 2-9 on www.youtube.com. (JA)

"I'm so happy because today I found my friends - they're in my head."
Kurt Cobain

If you liked part one...keep watching...www.youtube.com

Musical Recommendation

So, as many of you know...I've alway's been a big fan of local acoustic musicians...I discovered  one band in Colorado shortly after moving there in 2001...Newcomers Home...kind of a celtic  inspired band...I became sort of like a groupie...going to coffee shops, bars, and small venues watching them perform...In 2006 they decided to go out on their own...there last show as a band was at The Boulder Theater on Jan 26th, 2006...the good news - the lead singer Katie Herzig (the most talented of the group) decided to move to Nashville and go out on her own...Katherine and I are big fan's of hers and thought maybe some of you would enjoy her music...sounds kind of strange, but I feel a big connection to this band and my time in Colorado...you know how you can hear a song and it put's you back in a certain place and time...that's what it's like when I hear Katie's music...

Here's my Newcomer's Home/Katie Herzig Itunes playlist (these are my favorites if you're interested in buying):

Track 1 - Anywhere But Here - Newcomer's Home

Track 2 - Life on the Road - Newcomer's Home

Track 3 - Charlie Chaplin - Katie Herzig

Track 4 - Jack and Jill - Katie Herzig

Track 5 - Chase Me - Katie Herzig

Track 6 - Drive - Newcomer's Home

Track 7 - Weightless - Katie Herzig

Track 8 - Heaven's My Home - Katie Herzig

Track 9 - Texas - Newcomer's Home (Katherine's Favorite)

Track 10 - Santa Fe - Newcomer's Home

Track 11 - Schnellenger's - Newcomer's Home

Track 12 - Lowland - Newcomer's Home

Those tracks would make a good CD...Try Itunes or if you comment and are interested I could burn you a copy...Check out this interview with Katie showcasing her song Charlie Chaplin (one of my favorite's)...

Katie Herzig's My Space Page

Visit Katie's store http://katieherzig.com/store.htm

For Your Friday Music Entertainment...

Ray Lamontagne and Damien Rice

We will be staying in Auburn for the weekend...Hot and Humid...might try and watch some Wimbeldon...Stay cool. (JA)

Music Performances

If you have not seen this performance with Hank Jr. and Gretchen Wilson...Must see...Enjoy...

If you liked that...let's keep the live performances going...Here's Brad Paisley and one of the greatest songs ever written...

OK - another one...I love this new Tim McGraw and Faith Hill song...

Let's end on The Gulf Coast Highway...

Buy This

Old Crow Medicine Show

Listen to Wagon Wheel...This has become one of my favorite's...

Download 11_wagon_wheel.mp3

Bob Dylan started but never finished the lyrics. So, OCMS, took what Dylan started and finished with their own touch and sound...Great...(JA)

Coming this Summer

DMB HEADLINES
updated 05.27.2007

Charity Show in Atlanta

May.27.2007
Dave Matthews Band will be playing a charity concert in Atlanta, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports, benefitting the city's Piedmont Park. The performance is scheduled for September 8, though it hasn't yet been formally announced. Thanks to Gino for the tip.

2007 Dave Matthews Band Tour

Sun 7/8	Toyota Park	Bridgeview, IL	Series 7-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Wed 8/1	Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts	Mansfield, MA	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Thu 8/2	Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts	Mansfield, MA	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	Sold Out
Sat 8/4	New England Dodge Music Center	Hartford, CT	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	Sold Out
Sun 8/5	New England Dodge Music Center	Hartford, CT	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Tue 8/7	Tweeter Center at the Waterfront	Camden, NJ	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Wed 8/8	Tweeter Center at the Waterfront	Camden, NJ	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	Sold Out
Fri 8/10	Post-Gazette Pavilion	Burgettstown, PA	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	Sold Out
Sat 8/11	Nissan Pavilion	Bristow, VA	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Tue 8/14	Saratoga Performing Arts Center	Saratoga Springs, NY	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	Sold Out
Wed 8/15	Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater	Virginia Beach, VA	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Fri 8/17	Verizon Wireless Music Center	Noblesville, IN	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Sat 8/18	Verizon Wireless Music Center	Noblesville, IN	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Mon 8/20	Blossom Music Center	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Wed 8/22	Riverbend Music Center	Cincinnati, OH	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Thu 8/23	DTE Energy Music Theatre	Clarkston, MI	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	Sold Out
Sat 8/25	Alpine Valley Music Theatre	East Troy, WI	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Sun 8/26	Alpine Valley Music Theatre	East Troy, WI	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Tue 8/28	Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre	Bonner Springs, KS	Series 8-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Fri 8/31	Gorge Amphitheatre	George, WA	Series 9-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Sat 9/1	Gorge Amphitheatre	George, WA	Series 9-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Sun 9/2	Gorge Amphitheatre	George, WA	Series 9-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Sat 9/8	Piedmont Park	Atlanta, GA		Warehouse Instant Ticketing	On Sale Jun 9 2007 10:00AM local time
Tue 9/11	University of Florida - Stephen C. O'Connell Center	Gainesville, FL	Series 10-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Wed 9/12	Ford Amphitheatre	Tampa, FL	Series 10-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Fri 9/14	Sound Advice Amphitheatre	West Palm Beach, FL	Series 10-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Sat 9/15	Sound Advice Amphitheatre	West Palm Beach, FL	Series 10-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Tue 9/18	Walnut Creek Amphitheatre	Raleigh, NC	Series 10-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Wed 9/19	Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre	Charlotte, NC	Series 10-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Fri 9/21	Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion	The Woodlands, TX	Series 10-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Sat 9/22	Smirnoff Music Centre	Dallas, TX	Series 10-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Tue 9/25	Cricket Pavilion	Phoenix, AZ	Series 11-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Wed 9/26	Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre	Irvine, CA	Series 11-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Fri 9/28	Coors Amphitheatre	Chula Vista, CA	Series 11-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Sat 9/29	Shoreline Amphitheatre	Mountain View, CA	Series 11-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Mon 10/1	Hollywood Bowl	Los Angeles, CA	Series 11-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!
Tue 10/2	Hollywood Bowl	Los Angeles, CA	Series 11-2007	Ordering Period Closed	On Sale Now!

courtesy of www.nancies.org