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  • RobME
    Member
    • Jul 2008
    • 387

    The best music you've never heard...

    Ok, so my nephew got married a few months ago. It was a nice wedding. They're both accomplished musicians. He hasn't been 'discovered' yet; maybe one day, although she has. Anyway... they put together a compilation CD of their own and other peoples music that they gave out to the guests. I hadn't really listened to it until the other day. The entire disc is pretty excellent and I was liking one track in particular. The performer is a friend of theirs and I liked his music so much, I looked him up on the web. The fellows name is Scott Krokoff. His CD is unbelievable. Waay better than you'd expect. There's really a nice variety of music so I thought I'd share. Full tracks can be listened to here...

    Scott Krokoff - A Better Life

    Favorites of mine are (lite R&R) Tomorrow's Coming, & Acid Rain. (country) Holy Fire & Autumn Sky. (ballad) Teresa Jane & You and Me... seems to be something for everyone. Hope you like it.
  • Xobeloot
    Member
    • Jan 2008
    • 2542

    #2
    I'll have to check it out when I get home and away from work internet restrictions.

    As for myself, I can say that some of the best music I have ever listened to was from a bunch of no-name musicians. When I was in my mid-late teens, I used to go to a tiny B.Y.O.B. basement jazz club in NYC called "Smalls".

    After the house band finished playing, the floor would go to open session and all the locals (as well as many greats) would just hammer it out until the sun came up. I have yet to find another jazz club that tickles me the way that place did.

    Anyone here from NYC know if Smalls is still open over in Alphabet City? I'd love to get back there again some day.

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    • holnrew
      Member
      • Jul 2008
      • 613

      #3
      I'm checking him out now. I really like Holy Fire.

      I don't normally like country but that song has put a smile on my face

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      • RobME
        Member
        • Jul 2008
        • 387

        #4
        Originally posted by Xobeloot
        I'll have to check it out when I get home and away from work internet restrictions.
        Good, I'd be interested to know what you think, and Small's still seems to be around.

        Small's Jazz Club

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        • Starcadia
          Member
          • May 2008
          • 646

          #5
          I think I'd really like a lot of authentic folk, bluegrass and classic country, but I don't know where to start.

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          • holnrew
            Member
            • Jul 2008
            • 613

            #6
            The soundtrack to "O Brother Where Art Thou" is rather good.

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            • Pus
              Member
              • Nov 2008
              • 61

              #7
              Peter Frampton is the win.

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              • KarlvB
                Member
                • Feb 2008
                • 681

                #8
                Originally posted by Starcadia
                I think I'd really like a lot of authentic folk, bluegrass and classic country, but I don't know where to start.
                I'd suggest checking out these record labels and artists

                CaseQuarter Records - Isaiah Owens and Reverend Charlie Jackson. Birdman Records - Bishop Perry Tilles
                Broke & Hungry Records - Jimmy Duck Holmes
                Dust to Digital - All of it & the "Desperate Man Blues" dvd

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                • Starcadia
                  Member
                  • May 2008
                  • 646

                  #9
                  That's blues, Karl. And some nasty blues at that. I appreciate it, though. :wink:

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                  • KarlvB
                    Member
                    • Feb 2008
                    • 681

                    #10
                    That is what you get for skim reading a post ops:

                    Anyway, have a look at this record store's selection, it might give you some ideas

                    http://www.honestjons.com/shop.php?SubCatID=15060

                    Personally, I find it hard to categorise music, especially because I listen to anything (except R&B, techno, trance and commercial hip-hop)



                    Ps: Check out this magazine...

                    http://www.nodepression.com/

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