Favorite unknown / local person...

[Golden Smoghead]

I think it'd be cool to see who you guys are going out of your way to catch at the local coffeeshop / dive bar.

 

Personally I think our local guy John Bolten is fantastic. Very much country / folk / Americana. I love how he just uses one guitar on these recordings, but still makes them compelling as hell.

 

JB's myspace

John's main webpage

 

And to be clear, this is NOT me! haha. I wish I wrote songs this cool, authentic, sincere.

[nettles]

There is truly only one Kenn Kweder! and we're lucky to have him in philly

 

http://www.myspace.com/kennkweder

[Wendy]

I try to always see David Todoran when he performs in Fort Wayne (he's a teacher during the day and does not perform too often anymore). He took part in a wonderful fundraiser last year for The Embassy* where each band did covers of some famous band, and he did Johnny Cash. His version of "Ring of Fire" was so unbelievably beautiful, the audience of 2500 was hushed and in awe. He sounded sorta like Joey Burns from Calexico performing a flamenco/mariachi version of the JC song.

 

warning - terrible sound quality but you can get the idea if anyone cares to listen. I like that his students chimed in on the comments. So much talent, not enough audience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*our big beautiful historic theater where Godsmack and Helen Reddy and the Ft. Wayne Philharmonic perform

[Golden Smoghead]

He sounded sorta like Joey Burns from Calexico performing a flamenco/mariachi version of the JC song.

I agree, does definitely have a Calexico vibe. I think the drum line contributes to that feel.

[hardwood floor]

There is truly only one Kenn Kweder! and we're lucky to have him in philly

 

http://www.myspace.com/kennkweder

 

kweder is awesome. been around forever. great guy

 

i'll add frank brown / buzz zeemer / flight of mavis for philly

 

ridiculously great edge guitar pop

[radiokills]

PJ Pacifico - Norwalk, CT

 

http://www.pjpacifico.com/

[So Long]

Jenny Owen Youngs, NJ

 

Clatter Clatter, MA

[willywoody]

http://www.daniellehowle.com/

 

especially her more rocking stuff with her band the tantrums.

 

 

camaro power rocks, and live when she breaks into some varying story about her high school days in the backseat, well, enough said.

[morelikethemoon]

my roomate's name is jack. he just records through a mixer into his mac in our tiny apartment, yet his music sounds professionally done. he plays all the instruments despite having never taken a music lesson in his life. hes slowly starting to gain a following here in Blacksburg, VA but ive always liked to believe that more recognition is due his way. its well worth your time, this is assure you..

 

http://www.myspace.com/jackandthewhale

http://www.myspace.com/jackandthewhale

http://www.myspace.com/jackandthewhale

http://www.myspace.com/jackandthewhale

[Golden Smoghead]

my roomate's name is jack. he just records through a mixer into his mac in our tiny apartment, yet his music sounds professionally done. he plays all the instruments despite having never taken a music lesson in his life. hes slowly starting to gain a following here in Blacksburg, VA but ive always liked to believe that more recognition is due his way.

His tracks do sound like a Sub Pop final record. That's half a compliment, half a complaint about SubPop production values.

 

Seriously though, good stuff. I can see how fans of the Shins, Iron & Wine, etc would just eat your roomie up. Bueno, thanks for sharing.

[HighFives]

I hate pretty much all the music that comes out of here (salt lake). Band of Annuals have a couple good songs. I think they're known nationwide. Their album is on what.cd. BTW.

 

Tolchock Trio is pretty cool kind of a Sonic Youth and Pixies-ish feel.

www.myspace.com/tolchocktrio

[bilbrekm]

The Hard Lessons, Detroit-MI. Straight up rock and roll. They're last couple of ventures (B&G Sides 1 and 2) saw them go in a quieter direction. But don't let that fool you.

 

http://www.thehardlessons.com/

http://www.myspace.com/thehardlessons

[JerseyMike]

Jenny Owen Youngs, NJ

 

Good call, Walken. I know Jenny a little bit. She's a hell of a songwriter.

[EL the Famous]

Hop on Pop

[Duck-Billed Catechist]

Hop on Pop

They're not that unknown

"Sometimes, when I sleep at night, I think of 'Hop on Pop'"

[Twisted Acres]

Jenny Owen Youngs, NJ

 

Jenny is immensely talented and an absolute sweetheart. My bass player plays with her and did the tour with her last summer. Now Jenny and I both get to miss him while he's on tour with Ingrid Michaelson this summer.

 

My personal choice is Michael Brunnock out of NYC/Ireland... his voice gives me the absolute chills. http://www.myspace.com/michaelbrunnock

[PopTodd]

Hop on Pop

 

Really?

Wow.

Thanks.

 

I was just thinking of my favorites, and there are a few.

Trakan

M.O.T.O.

Thomas Pace

Paper Airplane Pilots

 

These are just from still-existing bands.

[anthony]

Here is a frind of mine: The Travis King Band

[DAngerer09]

Adam Torres (also goes by Nostra Nova).

 

He is from Athens, OH and he is an amazing songwriter.

 

I really encourage you guys to listen to a few songs here: adam torres

 

he took his myspace stuff down, I think because he wants to try to go back to school and finish his degree. His music is really incredible stuff. If you only listen to one song on that page, check out Breakneck Jane's Fifteen Minute Escape.

[jonbama]

I'll throw my hat in the ring here. I am fortunate enough to have some really great local artists around.

 

1. The Dexateens http://www.dexateens.net/ http://www.myspace.com/dexateens

 

2. Through the Sparks http://www.myspace.com/throughthesparks

 

3. Taylor Hollingsworth http://www.myspace.com/taylorhollingsworth

 

4. Kate Taylor http://www.myspace.com/thisiskt -- she is Maria Taylor's sister and, in my opinion, a little better songwriter.

[watch me fall]

http://www.daniellehowle.com/

 

especially her more rocking stuff with her band the tantrums.

 

 

camaro power rocks, and live when she breaks into some varying story about her high school days in the backseat, well, enough said.

 

I've loved Danielle since my college days. Oddly enough, I have never heard her on local radio here (except for maybe WUSC) but was in Mississippi a couple of years ago and got really excited when I heard her duet w/Darius Rucker on a station there.

 

I'll throw my vote in for one of Danielle's buddies, Josh Roberts and the Hinges. Oh and also American Gun is fun, too.