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Imogen Heap’s concert bordered near-magic status last night. Even though she played to a sold-out crowd at the Granada Theater, her performance was peppered with moments of direct address that helped her achieve a playful, friendly level of intimacy with the audience. Her setup was incredible, and her backing band provided extra “mmph” to her [...]
So tonight was the guys night hall pass! And my best bud Bill and I put together Eric Clapton’s arrangement (we think) of “Key To The Highway.” So here’s to Friday night!
Guitar: Bill Sinclair
Vocal: Ben Smithson
Oh Mary Don’t You Weep
Performed by Ben Smithson & Bill Sinclair
Sunday April 26, 2009 at Saint Andrews Christian Church – Carrollton, TX
Recorded on Canon Vixia Hf10 mini shoe-mounted shotgun mic.
Special thanks to Bill Sinclair for accompaniment and vocals help.
Hallelujah (arr. Reeltime Travelers)
Performed by Ben Smithson & Bill Sinclair
Sunday April 26, 2009 at Saint Andrews Christian Church – Carrollton, TX
Recorded on Canon Vixia Hf10 mini shoe-mounted shotgun mic.
Special thanks to Bill Sinclair for accompaniment and vocals help.
(My mic on the sound system was turned off for [...]
Bill asked me to get video/audio of him playing a traditional [flat picking] song. He starts slow, but picks up quite a bit at the end. Recorded April 10, 2009. Shot on Canon Vixia HF10. Audio: Sennheiser Evolution G2 wireless lav.
I’ve been following the Hood for a bit now, and I like almost everything they come out with. Here’s their “best of 2007″ list.
I love Grizzly Bear’s cover of JoJo’s song “Too Little Too Late.”
Download or read more at gorillavsbear.net.
From Coudal. Here’s an art installation that covers the Amen Break from its inception through to its use today. Good history lesson.
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