WELCOME BACK DMB!!!!

This one is going to be a short one, but definitely worth your while. You all need to go out RIGHT NOW & pick up "Big Whiskey & the GrooGrux King" by the Dave Matthews Band. OMG It is a phenomenal album. There is not a bad track on there... standouts are the single "Funny the Way It Is" & "Why I Am".

Also, definitely check out Green Day's "21st CenturyBreakdown" & Eminem's "Relapse". Both are incredible new releases by very talented artists. Green Day continues to push the envelope as they did on their last release "American Idiot". Slim Shady has released his darkest album EVER... making his sophomore release "The Marshall Mathers LP" seem like a Jonas Brothers album!!

On a personal note, I'm finally playing full-time with a yet to be named band. They were previously playing under the name Attractive Nuisance. I will keep you all posted.

I'm off to bed. Have a great night. Keep on rockin' in the free world, cats & kittens.

Check this dude out!!

I saw Ray LaMontagne on Saturday Night Live last night (it was a repeat & I had missed it the first time). Just reminded me how damn good that guy is!! Such a soulful voice... you all NEED to check him out if you haven't yet.

Checking out for now... keep rocking kids.

New Band Alert

I recently heard a band called Cage the Elephant on Matt Pinfield's morning show on 101.9 FM (New York). They're going to be playing the All Points West festival out here in Jersey in August. I think you all should check them out. VERY cool stuff...

That's all for now cats & kittens. Remember, when life gives you lemons... ya paint that sh*t gold!! (nod to Atmosphere... check him out if you haven't yet)

a couple of quickies

2 quick things for today. First... as a faithful American Idol watcher, I have to ask: What the hell show is America watching?!? I realize that Matt Giraud had a rough night last night... but Lil Rounds has been consistently off-key every week, & yet she did not get the lowest amount of votes!! I just don't get it. If someone can offer some insight, I would really appreciate it

One other thing... in my last post I congratulated Metallica on their induction into the Rock Hall of Fame. I would be remiss if I did not also congratulate 2 other mega-heavyweights who were also inducted this year: Jeff Beck & Run DMC. Both very deserving artists... keep up the good work!!

Until next time cats & kittens... keep on rockin'!!

OK...

So... yes I know it has been quite a long time since my last post. Things have been a bit hectic to say the least in the life of Mike the Music Guy. The economy resulted in me getting laid off twice in the latter half of 2008... so this blog kind of had to take a back seat. Anywho... things are back in order for the most part... so I'm back!!

I felt the need to post this, & I'm sure I'm not alone on this one... CONGRATS TO THE MIGHTY METALLICA!!!! James, Lars & the boys were recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It's about time!!!! This band was a pioneer of thrash metal & continue to be quite good at what they do. Minor speed bumps (S & M anyone?) aside, Metallica is a true monster of rock. They have seen their share of tragedies as a band & still continue to crank incredible music. I recently got a copy of Death Magnetic & it's good to hear them truly back to form.

On a final note... I'm also finally playing in a band again!! I will be posting info on here once we start playing. If you come check us out, stop up & say hi!! Make sure you tell me you read my blog... I will buy you a beer!! *lol*

Happy Easter to all of you who celebrate it!! And to all... For those about to rock, I SALUTE YOU!!!! Later gators!