Ok so a lot of folks here are into music, and all kinds.
I am always up for hearing new and different artists. Let's face it mainstream radio is not a viable way to find out about new musicians, much less hear anyone with talent.
So I am looking to see what you all are listening to. Anyone under the radar? Is there a local group or talent that you think deserves some props? And if so, how did you first hear about them? And if ya could give us a little run-down of what kind of music it is or who they are similar to.
I'll go first!
Artist: Patrick Park
How I Heard Him: I went to the Liz Phair concert. She has been touring with Jason Mraz, who's not bad, but not great. I dunno why, but instead Patrick Park opened for her, and I was not disapointed at all!
His Sound: He performed his whole set all by himself. Just an accoustic guitar and his voice. Wow! He has a very mellow honey-coated voice that I could, and have, listened to for hours. His style sort of reminds me of Jacob Dylan and the Wallflowers, but better somehow. You might characterize it as folk or alt-country-folk, but he has a definate alternative edge and rasp to his voice and presentation. His album surprised me because his performance was so simple and straight forward but he utilizes a ton of instruments and the songs are pretty layerd with sound--but not in an un-appealing way. His lyrics are so-so, but I there are a few memorable one-liners from each song.
His Album is called Lonliness Knows My Name, there is a review of it here (with a much better description)
http://www.djpeanuts.co.uk/product/Patrick+Park/Loneliness+Knows+My+Name/B0000A0DVY/Recordings
and you can check out some clips at amazon:
Anyway--he's my recommendation of an artist to watch, or at least check-out.
So who do you all think we need to check out?