Mar 18, 2010 by Nick

One of my favorite things about music is discovering new bands. I enjoy finding out about them on my own and I love when someone else turns me onto a band I have never heard of. This week I have done the work for you and found 7 bands or artists that I like. If I like them that means you should like them as well.

Court Yard Hounds

Court Yard Hounds consist of sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison. They are also members of The Dixie Chicks. Lead singer Natalie Maines did not feel like making a new album so Martie and Emily decided to branch out on their own. Their self titled debut arrives on May 4th. You can listen to 4 tracks right now on their website to get a feel of what they are all about. Their songs have a real Sheryl Crow feel to them and of course being sisters the songs feature great harmonies. They seem to have created a sound all their own that is completely different than a Dixie Chicks record and I think it works. Check out their website and see what you think.

http://www.courtyardhounds.com/us/home
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Mar 18, 2010 by Aaron

Whiskey River – Willie Nelson

I know, the name of the web page is “rockminutes” with the emphasis on ROCK, but any true music fan will appreciate this song on their mp3 player, along with the others on this list. One of Willie’s all time great songs and a must have for everyone’s music collection; place it right between the Ramones and Elvis, it will fit right in, trust me.

Surrender – Cheap Trick

For those of you unaware, rockminutes is based out of the Midwest, which of course is influential in our taste in music. One of the great underrated bands out of the Midwest is Cheap Trick. They really are one of the great bands that were too easily and quickly forgotten. If you don’t have any Cheap Trick in your collection, at the minimum add this one, you will not regret it!
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Mar 16, 2010 by Aaron

Part two of a 3 part Series – 2nd half of the Bands

Last Week I started compiling a list of artists that I would like to see on stage together playing and rocking under the nighttime sky…if only for one magical night. I put them in groups called super groups, to have a fictitious Battle of the Bands rock off; among the great rock musicians of all time. Last week I had the 1st 2 bands listed (see previous article) this week will be the final 2 bands to create the final 4 of the Ultimate Battle of the Bands for next week’s article. These are the individual musicians that I think bound together, would make up the most ultimate bands of all time.
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Mar 15, 2010 by Nick

Was there a bigger song in the mid 90’s? This song was the anthem of a generation. Here is a live acoustic version of the song for your Monday pleasure.

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Mar 12, 2010 by Aaron

Here’s the deal about Edwin McCain, if all you know is “I’ll Be” then you don’t know Edwin McCain. In fact, on many occasions he has stated, that one song has ruined his image if not his career. Edwin is much more of a singer-songwriter in the Americana genre then a balladeer. The Album “The Austin Session” is a real grass roots album with heart, emotion, and one that paints a picture of the America we live in from coast to coast.

If you are a fan of true middle America-grass roots rock and roll, you will really love Edwin McCain’s true artistic side. Even though he is from South Carolina, Edwin McCain has a real firm grip on Middle America, with a Midwestern sensibility. Most casual fans no little about Edwin’s body of work in this genre, but if you are a fan on Americana, this is an album, and an artist, you will really enjoy.
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