Dig Nation, I know I haven't been at the top of my blogging game of late, but if you just can bear with me for a little bit longer (and keep reading all of Dave's excellent posts), I promise I'll get back into form soon. And I do have some great songs & videos for you to enjoy, they are just a click away.
Releasing their debut EP July second of this year, Harry Oakwood (Millionaire) is a self-described "streamlined ocean liner of music, steering a true and steady path through an unpredictable sea of three part harmony."
Harry Oakwood is infectious. With something new to like about the music with each passing listen, I am sure that this is a band with a bright future and a solid foundation from which they will build. The influence of The Band is undeniable, but what's more, Harry Oakwood communicates a grand sense of camaraderie while they sing and play. They are a ruckus rousing rock and roll orchestra of a good time, and they want you to sing-along.
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Friend of the Dig and apostle of country music Jonny Corndawg recently released a new video alongside Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes for his new song Fever Dreams off his forthcoming album Dad Country. The video, which comes to us via Cock and Bull TV (Facebook & Twitter), showcases Jonny's uncanny wordplay and brooding story telling. TWD is anxiously awaiting the release of Dad Country, but until then, this will have to hold us over.
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It's a beautiful Friday, go outside and enjoy it. After all, life is a filet of fish. You dig?
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Hey Dig-nation, the episodic Digcast is back and this month's topic is Baltimore based MC Mickey Free and his co-producer Secret Weapon Dave. They have previously been featured on TWD on both Digcast Episode V and an album review for their release Last of the Tight Wiggers.
In the interview we discuss their history of collaboration, their views on being a working class artist in Baltimore, the Wire, the myriad of collaborations on their album, Flock of Dimes, as well as their plans for the future.
Give it a listen, pick up their album for the low price of five dollars, and then spread the love. You dig?
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Friends of the Dig Cultfever released their new video for their excellent (and Digcast VI-featured) track "Knewyouwell" last week and we just had to share it here. Also, another Digcast track (Episode III) "Rocket Ship" by San Cisco now has a video you need all need to see as well.
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Bramzwig is a 21 year old New York rapper with one mixtape entitled The Roaring Twenty already under his belt. This morning I stumbled upon his new single Big Spender where he remixes the sumptuous Peggy Lee classic of the same name into his own creation.
I enjoy Bramzwig's Big Spender because of his tight rhythm scheme and alliteration. I love the fast tempo of his lyrics and really enjoy the inventiveness of a Peggy Lee sample. This morning Bramzwig sent me scrambling through my LPs looking for the original 1966 Peggy Lee release, which is just fine with me any morning.
He is doling out his second mixtape called Newer York at the end of this month so keep your antenna up. Find more Bramzwig on Twitter, and YouTube as well.
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The Wind Up Space is one of Baltimore's sometimes hidden treasures. It's a unique performance/gallery space and bar that hosts musicians who mostly don't fit between the Meyerhoff and the Ottobar. It's nestled in neatly on the corner of North Avenue and Charles Street one block from where Omar shot Brother Mouzone.
This last Friday night The Wind Up Space was invaded by the likes of Level Zero, Mobley, and the unparalleled Chris Pumphrey Sextet. I loved this. The crowd was a mix of reverent silence and overheated boozers who where looking to blow off steam with some out jazz. Both crowds were satiated.
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Read More...It's been a while since the last installment of Scenes and Songs so I thought I'd break that streak and bring you New York Philharmonic's performance of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue alongside the opening scene of Woody Allen's equally iconic film Manhattan. Brimming with the "…coiled sexual power of a jungle cat" I could not think of a more exquisite matchup of sound and city. NYC exudes the music of George Gershwin and if you've never seen this film I hope to change that for you with this clip. Enjoy.
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Hey Baltimore, let's keep those good feelings we started yesterday with all that fourth of July fun rolling right into the weekend. Tomorrow, July sixth, The Wind Up Space is hosting a trio of bands including the Chris Pumphrey Sextet, Level Zero, and Mobley. The Chris Pumphrey Sextet is a ruckus good time and always bring a punishing amount of creativity and energy to the stage. They are a distinct jazz ensemble and should not be missed. The concert information can also be found on Facebook.
Doors open at 8:00 and the bands begin an hour later with a seven dollar cover for the event. Support local music. We in Baltimore are fortunate to have such diverse, talented, and forward thinking musicians to see on any given night. So come out and be a part of the scene. See you there – you dig?
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