Buzz Cutz

Thomas, Jon, and Matt from Blindsight joined us in the studio this week, and were very happy they did. These guys are clean-cut, shy, and soft-spoken, but when the lights come up and the music starts, they are pure adrenaline and aggression. They come across as very genuine and passionate about what they do, and that conveys in their music as well. Hope everyone enjoys the show - we did.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #025 - The Silver Anniversary Episode

Time: 1:07:26
File Size: 61.8 MB

The basis of our basics (Stuff we ran down…):

• The Old Casbah!
• The Old Gatsby’s!
• The New Capone’s!
• Outdoor Festivals!
• Rockin’ On The River!
• Chainsaw Circus!
• Bluegrass and Metal!
• Marching Bands!
• Motown!
• Barry White!
• Violent Music!
• Gretchen!
• New Bands!
• Upcoming Shows!
• And Much, Much More!!!!

Music this week from Blindsight:

1. Nothing
2. Wait
3. Temporary

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“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 →]

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We had a great time with Brandon and Mariel Story @ The Down Home on March 2oth and recorded this interview and live performance set as they introduce new music and talk about the upcoming summer.

Great music with silky humble style…

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Tarnished is a rock band from Johnson City that is picking up quite a following and working on their second CD. Saad Al-Ameri and Ed Williams are two of the members, and they paid us a visit this week just in time to critique a local eatery, praise a local recording studio, and promote their upcoming agenda. Their company was graciously welcomed by Tom and I, as Dave took the day to catch up on his massive workload.

A fun time was had by all, and we hope you enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #024 - The “All Day” Episode

Time: 1:06:57
File Size: 61.3 MB

We hit on several topics, but these are a few that stood out:

• Bailey’s!
• O’Mainnin’s!
• Mutual Respect!
• Pretty People!
• Emo!
• Band Tabs and Hangers-On!
• Kingsport Concerts!
• Sonic Design Studios!
• The Boys of Summerville!
• Free Help!
• Turning Down Free Help!
• And Much, Much More!!!

Music this week from Tarnished:

1. Freedom
2. Indian Giver
3. Nothing Lives

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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 →]

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This week’s show brought us closer to the first days of spring, and forced us to pop a window open in the studio, where Tom had started to burn to death. The fellas from the Neverwills didn’t sweat it, however, as they joined us for a lively conversation and a send-off for their Navy-bound drummer Tyler Humphries - good luck and best wishes, young man. Jerry Shoemaker and Josh Tipton let us know what is in the future for the band and its members, and we got to listen to their last album, which is top-notch.

Looking forward to the new Neverwills EP that is in the works? Keep an ear out and we’ll let you know how it’s going. Until then, sit back and enjoy the interview.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #023 - The Almost St. Patty’s Day Episode

Time: 1:03:08
File Size: 57.9 MB

Things we covered, topics we chose, people we skewered, etc…

• Ashley Alexandra Dupre!
• Client #9!
• Mary Ann!
• Gene Simmons!
• Electric Heat!
• Unearthly Gardens!
• Wolf Creek!
• Slow Motion Trio!
• The Casbah!
• Capone’s!
• Tony Vines!
• Clinchfest!
• Kaktus Moon!
• Recording Engineers!
• And Much. Much More!!!

Music this week from the Neverwills‘ CD, Talk Talk Fast:

1. Skin On Skin
2. Metro
3. Live Bait

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This week, the Mean Machine welcomed Brandon Story to the program. Brandon’s current project is the Catbird Seat, and he has provided more good sounds for the past several years with several other people as well. We asked the tough questions to get you, the listener, the answers you deserve - so kick back and enjoy the twenty-second installment of BuzzCutz.

BuzzCutz #022 - The Paul Crewe/Catch 22 Episode

Show Notes:

Time: 1:08:06
File Size: 62.4 MB

The hard-sell interrogation tactics touched on:

• Being Married to Your Guitarist!
• Selling Music on the Web!
• The Genius of Burt Reynolds!
• Detroit and Bob Seger!
• The Down Home!
• Ed Snodderly!
• Reel Time Travelers!
• Gentiles!
• Tube Socks!
• Keith Smith!
• Hans Rotenberry!
• Numan’s!
• O’Mainnin’s!
• Rock-N-Horse II!
• And Much, Much More!!!

Music this week from the Catbird Seat’s upcoming release, Cookies:

1. Fortune Cookie
2. Miami’s in Ohio
3. Clerk for the Postal Service

Also on this week’s show, we took a moment to pay our respects to Marky Rhodes. There is a benefit show to raise money for his funeral tonight (March 7) at the CrowBar, and another on hand for next week (March 15) at the Hideaway. It is very sad to see a young local musician pass so early in his life, and tragedies like this seem to bring out the best in the music community. Kudos to all that have stepped forward to help out at this time. Best wishes to all affected by this loss, and to all involved with the shows.

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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 →]

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