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I like talking about music and sharing some of the stuff I listen to. I also enjoy the contributions of others.

How about a thread where we talk about some performers who are good and deserving of more attention?

I have a request or two. Please just post one performer/group per post. I have a hard time when there are 4, 5, 6, videos to watch in just one thread. Let's post one at a time and talk about them. The other thing is not to add someone who we've all heard of.

My first entry is Jade MacRae. I chose her because I think her new stuff is pretty damn good. Kind of a mix between soul and jazz. I also have a good friend who knows her and he is somewhat of a music guy himself and he highly recommended her.

I became aware of Jade when my daughter and I went and saw Joe Bonamassa last spring. We both liked the two background singers and Jade really stood out throughout the show and when she performed a solo. She had a great stage personality and I was very impressed.

Btw--------both of her parents are musicians in Australia. Her mom was a vocalist and her dad a pianist.

Without further ado........here is Jade MacRae:

Otis!

Here............let me fix your link for you, bro:

First of all............copy the text in the web address bar at the top of the page.

Then, go to the line that is just above the white reply box...The Smilies is first, then create a link to a webpage, etc. Go to the 5th icon from the left. It looks like a blue screen.

Click on it and then click on the YouTube Video thingy and then paste the address from the YouTube video you have selected.

Does that make sense?

Nice.

This is one of my recent discoveries. Well, w/in the last 3 months. It reminds me of some of the stuff from the '20s and I like the upbeat tempo. My dogs and I dance to this every time it comes on the kitchen Bose on one of my Pandora stations.

Give it a listen and tell me you aren't tapping your feet. LOL

It's cool, bro. RocketOptimist taught me how to do it. I was clueless, too. LOL

I like this one:
Rachel Platten - Fight Song

Here is another from Caro:

Rachel Platten - Stand By You

The band is Louisiana LeRoux and the song is "New Orleans Ladies".

A new Japanese group I like and the anime its from Hinomaruzumou is good too. Might be to harsh for some but I like it =)

On the other side of the spectrum I LOVE this song from South Korea.

I think some of you may have heard of her, but probably most have not.

I am not a musical expert, but Mazzy Starr combined several unique elements. Folksy. Druggy. Mystical. Shy. Reclusive. Mesmerizing.

Listen...



Dudes! Y'all see the attractiveness of that girl, yo?

Ruth B. - Lost Boy

Good find.

That song isn't meant for her, but I hear big-time potential. She needs a strong song-writer that can take advantage of that voice, which is considerable.

I'm glad you liked it. I love her to. I like that song that man lol...never herd it before thanks for putting that one on here.

Looking forward to more of your contributions.

Erasure - Am I Right

The 80s Synth never died!

This guy I like a lot. He is from Kenya and is a raegee guy. Rocky Dawuni.

This is very cool it involves musicians from all over the world. There are albums. Called Playing for Change.

Not a popular genre on here but the lyrics are fantastic!

I may have posted her stuff before....idk.....but she has put out some great material...

This guy sings his guts out.
All heart. Tyler Childers...

If you like this style of music look up a band called The Squirrel Nut Zippers. If you have not already heard of them that is.

Thanks.

I have heard of them, but I didn't care for them. I think I'm more of a fan of Caro's voice and delivery than anything. Although, I do like rhythm and sound of that one particular song I posted.

Can we have a sports anthem thread?

I post this song as "off the beaten path" Although it really isn't. I don't think Gary Glitter was known for much other than this. And he is some kind of perv.

But back in the 90's when I went to NBA games....this was THE song.

Hey Portland, do you follow Pink Martini at all? I think they are from your neck of the woods.

Very familiar. Seen them a few times over the years. Worked a charity event, doing some lighting, with the lead singer sitting in with other musicians.
Pink Martini is not my general style but they do what they do well. So I can appreciate it.

That's pretty cool.