So…I have hit that point in my life that I knew would come, but always dreaded. That moment that all musicians reach at some point, no matter their level of expertise or experience, whether rich or poor, famous or introverted. It is a decision that I never wanted to face. The decision to continue playing music is upon me, and I move forward with my decision and debate very hesitantly and with much confusion and trepidation. [Read more →]
I have already posted a blog about my affinity for outdoor festivals, and the beauty of the summer months. I know there are others on the BuzzCutz podcast (Thomas) that are not particularly fond of playing outdoors, and the reason for their distaste is more than understood. The wind and air can play hell with an instrument, and it is much harder to stay in tune when not in a controlled environment. There is always the possibility of rain. There is always the possibility of heat stroke or some other damn thing. Outdoor shows can give you a real headache in many ways.
But - they can also turn a nice, sunny day into a great memory. [Read more →]
“There’s a grave on a hillside way down in Tennessee.”
So begins another tall-tale sung to the toe-tapping acoustic Mountain Music that’s a cultural heritage here in East Tennessee.
The song’s title, “The Briars, Brambles and Me” is sung by Tennessee Skyline and is the featured song on the new Clinch Mountain Music Festival website we just launched at GoTriCities. It tells the story of a jealous lover who shot his wife and best friend and the only ones who know where they lay are…”the briars, brambles and me.”
I’d like for you to visit our new site. It’s been fun working on this as we’ve been covered up for the past few weeks on several interesting projects, but more important, you might win a custom-made treasure - An A.P. Carter Acoustic Guitar. [Read more →]
There’s always been something special about Bristol. In Northeast, Tennessee this town has the most vibrant downtown scene in the Tri-Cities and I always enjoy hanging here on the weekend to hear great live music by local bands and musicians.
A few weeks ago, I made the trip in the rain to catch Ablazing Grace at O’Mainians pub and even though there was a downpour, State Street was radiant as the street lights and neon melted into a dazzling display on the street that separates two states. The night was early and we had planned on an interview with the band and before the night was over we had a great time and experienced a hell-ova rock-and-roll show from these hard-core artists. [Read more →]
How does one decide to name a band? What name fits best? Is it as important as I think it might be, or just a word that helps associate with the music? Who knows the answers? Did I leave the iron on?
My band mates and I have to come up with a good name, and I’m making tomorrow the deadline. Because we made last week the deadline but still didn’t really come up with anything. So, tomorrow it is. Unless we still don’t come up with anything. [Read more →]
It rains. And rains. That what it do.
It has been raining quite a bit today, and the sky shows no signs of offering mercy. My plans of doing some work outside are shot. My hope of enjoying the seasonably warm temperatures has been thwarted. And it makes me think…
What is it about outdoor music festivals that I love so much, and why are they so much more fun than an indoor show? [Read more →]
Terry Hobbs and Gary Bortz from the band Twitch made their way into the studios this week to let us know what’s happening in their musical world. We had a damn good time. Hope you do as well.
Show Notes:
Buzzcutz #016 - The Sweet Sixteen Episode
Time: 1:00:30
File Size: 55.4 MB
This week on the old Cutz O’Buzz:
•The Buzz
• The “Scene”?!?
• Gatsby’s (Again)
• everybodyfields
• Grammys
• U23D
• The Talents of Britney Spears
• Local Video (Padlock Grim, Zonkers)
• Upcoming Shows
• Listening Confessions
Music this week from Bortz and Hobbs, Unplugged:
1. Mama, I’m Coming Home
2. 3 a.m.
3. Everything She Wants
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There has been an awful lot of talk on the Buzz about what is happening in downtown Johnson City with Gatsby’s, and whether or not it is changing hands, and whose hands it is changing to, etc. And that has been the gist of it. A whole lot of talk about it. And talk is healthy, right?!? [Read more →]
I think everyone deserves a theme song. All the coolest cats have their own songs; songs that follow them walking down the street, or songs that play when they drive down the road, or when they jump out of airplanes and whoop the crap out of some rough and tumble S.O.G. I know this only happens in the movies, but I like to think we all deserve a little fiction now and again.
If I had a theme song, I’d like to think it was cool or funky, but it would probably be more like bad FM album rock from the low-fi, far-too-sensitive ’70’s. Instead of Isaac Hayes, I’d be more like Joey Scarborough or Bread. So sad.
If I could choose a theme song, though, what would be the most pertinent aspect of that song that I would feel captured me best? Would I want a cool instrumental, or lyrics that explained me? Would I want it to be hard as nails, or smooth as hell? Deep questions, I’m sure, but ones that I feel I could answer if given the opportunity…and now the opportunity is here. I have keyboard, time, and the ability to choose - what more could I ask for. (I suggest everyone with the appropriate time and inclination do the same - pick a song and pretend it plays every morning as you leave the house.) [Read more →]
You’ll have to forgive me because I opened one of my Christmas presents early. It came from Newport News, VA and it just arrived yesterday.
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