Emcee of the Month: Murs

Here's a really good clip of Murs performing at the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas back in 2008.

Considering I just got home from two days of twelve-hour rehearsals, I'm going to hold of making any observations about this until tomorrow. However, I will say that judging from this video, I'm willing to bet Murs is quite the performer.

Enjoy!

peace.

$10,000,000 Dune Buggy

I must be slacking. This is my second Formula One post this week. Although, this video is way more impressive than the last one.



I found myself wondering how many times that car broke itself and the driver to pieces trying to slide around that track. Those things REALLY aren't designed for that. I don't know how that guy didn't toss the thing into the wall. That's some brilliant driving!

I wish the folks out on I-95 would learn how to drive like this, and not like a bunch of inattentive weirdos.



peace.

Joyful Pain

I just had the privilege of hearing the most incredible guitar player I've ever physically witnessed. His name is Gary Clark Jr.

Here he is live at the Crossroads Guitar Festival of 2010 in Bridgeview, Illinois.

A few years ago I discovered and procured the complete recordings of Robert Johnson and subsequently went on to explore the work of Son House, Johnnie Shines, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, and other titans of blues. I've often wondered how it must have been growing up in Mississippi during the birth of this music. Additionally, I've frequently fantasized about the experience of attending legendary concerts like the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock to see Jimi play. What could that have possibly been like?

When I saw this guy play, I had an idea. If you get a chance to see him, you'll know what I mean. This cat throws down.

Check his website here.

peace.