Category Archives: music to groove to

pretty music

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pretty music
I first heard Tristan Prettyman’s music when she opened for G. Love and Special Sauce a few years ago.  I love this duet titled ‘Shy that Way’ she did with Mr. Jason Mraz… A review reads, "Tristan Prettyman is a twenty-three-year-old singer-songwriter with a Jack Johnson pedigree: She’s a beautiful surfer girl who grew up in San Diego and specializes in breezy acoustic fare, although she’s wise enough to keep beach-life musings out of .
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mika makes music fun

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mika makes music fun
Need a little lift to your day?  Just hit play, BUT I want to warn you, Mika makes some pretty infectious tunes and the chorus of Lollipop will be most likely be in your head all day long. …just remember, "Live your life until love is found or love’s gonna get you down" A music review reads, "Life In Cartoon Motion is the debut album of British singer Mika. Formally known as Mica Penniman, .
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merry christmas charlie brown

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merry christmas charlie brown
When it comes to must have Christmas albums, this classic definitely ranks in my top three. Here’s a little O Tannenbaum to get your toe tappin’. A review reads, "The first time you listen to this disc you will undoubtedly be transported directly back to your childhood. Charles Schulz’s Peanuts characters will go toe-tapping and funky-dancing through your mind’s eye. Play it a few more times, though and you will begin to truly revel .
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whistle your blues away

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whistle your blues away
Just with one listen of this song… you’ll be whistling the tune all day long. These handsome Swedish boys have my toes tappin… and the video is cute too. A review reads, "On the Swedish trio’s third album, Writer’s Block, Peter Moren, Bjorn Yttling and John Erikkson offer up a full LP’s worth of the kind of bright, warm pop music that Scandinavia has been churning out like pickled herring the last few years. .
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getting into the swing

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getting into the swing
Oh these silly boys… I have to agree, we all need to dance a bit more. A review reads, "The Kings of Convenience don’t stray too far from their basic formula of guitars, upright bass, twinkling piano, viola, cello and soft percussion in the background. It’s consistent and it works. Nevertheless, they’re smart enough to throw a banjo or a trumpet into the end of a song to keep things interesting. But, like Simon .
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3 is the magic number

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3 is the magic number
I believe Jack Johnson tunes were specially crafted for lazy Sunday afternoons (or any other time you need to kick back and wind down).  I don’t even have kids and still love listening to his Curious George Soundtrack.    I couldn’t resist sharing his version of the classic Schoolhouse Rock song, 3 is a Magic Number.  I found this clever claymation video that I think kids of all ages could benefit from. P.S. If .
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music makin’ mosquitos

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music makin’ mosquitos
Oh how I love their song, Boombox.  It doesn’t even matter that half of it’s in Portuguese…I can’t get it out of my head. And the video is so so sweet.  I even made my husband watch it, (secretly hoping he might send me on a romantic treasure hunt for no reason at all) – a girl has still gotta dream … even after almost 9 years of marriage. A review reads, "Far from .
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attn: jeff buckley fans

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attn: jeff buckley fans
I was dialing around the radio this weekend and heard this haunting voice on 93.9 The River and thought it was worth sharing. A review reads, "Having not released this, his debut solo album, until the relatively advanced age of 30, Scott Matthews has had plenty of time to absorb a whole raft of influences, and he’s acquired some interesting ones. Essentially a blues-based singer-songwriter with a penchant for the late Sixties, together with .
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oh boy… ben taylor

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oh boy… ben taylor
Recognize this handsome guy?  I was first introduced to his soothing melodic tunes by our Berkley manager, Danielle. (He’s her John Mayer – if you will) Nothing I Can Do from Another Run Around the Sun album. A music review reads, "In the department of Talented Progeny of (Two) Famous Musicians, Ben Taylor has few if any peers. The child of James Taylor, veritably the father of the entire singer/songwriter genre, and Carly Simon, .
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les paul – a living legend

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les paul – a living legend
Since my sweetie, Steve has been diligently playing and practicing the guitar for the past four years, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see the famous Les Paul perform live at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York during our recent stay. At age 92, this living legend plays two shows every Monday and signs autographs afterwards.  What a gracious guy! Here’s an entertaining segment of a wonderful PBS special about Les. Some .
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