WGNtv.com : Full Article
Iowa-bred and Chicago-based Dick Prall never meant for his love of food to find its way into his songwriting talents. His albums have been called “a box of chocolates for your ears.” (Performing Songwriter Magazine). His tunes have even been likened to potato chips, “…wise, crisp and tasty.” (Momzine). And his early diet of melodic lyricists, from Buddy Holly to John Lennon to Elvis Costello, mixed with his brilliant storytelling and his love for the guitar, help define his own blend of songwriting. Shying away from critics’ placement into genres like “power-pop,” “rootsy” or “indie rock,” Dick Prall has triumphed in the creation of his own musical genre: porch pop. No everyday pop, this genre evokes the sonic midway between Bob Dylan and Andrew Bird, between Josh Rouse and Wilco, between chocolate and potato chips.
After releasing three critically-acclaimed albums – Somewhere About Here (1998), Dressing Up The …
May 13th, 2009
cd dinosaurs go extinct for reloadable usb flash drives – the JDBMP3DPK : Full Article
A midwest alternative country band has decided to stop printing and selling CDs, and is now offering their new songs to owners of the new Josh Davis Band MP3 Digital Portal Key —JDBMP3DPK for short — a USB flash drive imprinted with the band’s logo.
The Josh Davis Band is selling the JDBMP3DPK only at shows for $6 – preloaded with 3 new songs. Fans return to future shows and bring their flash drives for more content — new songs, live tracks, videos, photos, whatever the band wants to give out, as long as it fits on the drives.
(special appearance by St. Vitus & the Taxi Dancers)
April 29th, 2009
Rock Iowa : A Midwestern Sound : Full Article
March 12th, 2009
Rock Iowa : Crossroads Conference : She Swings, She Sways
A band so nice I’m posting them twice.
We’re bringing part two of our Crossroads Conference video extravaganza with two songs from Iowa band She Swings, She Sways. Scott and Andrew had the opportunity to visit and talk with She Swings in their hometown of Ottumwa recently for a Rock Iowa feature, so be on the look out for that soon.
December 17th, 2008
E’s Song of the Day : Pinks : The Nadas, Walk Away
Last night we were watching another episode of Pinks. For those who don’t know, Pinks is a drag racing show in which competing teams race for the other team’s ride. We were talking about our boy Ronin changing his ringtone to the end credits theme,so I found the song and thought I’d use it for today’s “song of the day”. From the hit speedtv show Pinks, The Nadas, singing “Walk Away.” Enjoy…
December 17th, 2008
