K-TWIN now has a weekly feature we like to call, “BT’s Music Meeting,” with afternoon radio personality Brian “BT” Turner, Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m.
Every Thursday three notable Twin Cities personalities join BT in the new K-TWIN studios and listen to four new songs; BT and his guests then discuss their opinion of each song and talk about the music they enjoy.
“The focus at K-TWIN is music and community outreach, which are both big parts of my weekly ‘Music Meeting’ feature, as we introduce our listeners not only to new music but to great people who are part of the fabric of Minneapolis, St. Paul and our surrounding community,” BT said.
Music Meeting #19 – Thursday, May 16th, 2013 – 1:00pm – KTWIN Studios
With your host BT and guest panelists Jack Morris, former Minnesota Twin and current Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster; Actor, Director and Writer Mark Benninghofen; and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5. With four panelists – potential top score is 60 for each song.
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Song #1 “What About Now”
Artist Bon Jovi
This month and year marks the 30th anniversary of Bon Jovi. They were formed in Sayerville, New Jersey in May of 1983, and are currently playing far away from their home zone. Bon Jovi are performing in Vienna tonight, Munich tomorrow and Oslo, Norway on Saturday.
***Three of our four songs scored very much in the middle zone around 30 points. Jack was the only panelist who chose to buy this song. A score of 30 out of 60 possible points for a 3rd place finish***
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Song #2 “This Is What It Feels Like”
Artist Armin Van Buuren featuring vocals from Trevor Guthrie
Armin Van Buuren is a Dutch music producer and DJ. He was born on Christmas Day in 1976 and has been named the #1 DJ in the world a record 5 times, including 4 times back-to-back from 2007-to-2011. Trevor Guthrie is the former lead singer of Canadian band Soul Decision and is now a solo artist.
***Mark liked this song well enough to buy it, and it received nice scores for songwriting and performance from all four panelists. A second place score with 35 points***
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Song #3 “Shameless”
Artist Lissie
Born Elizabeth Corrin Maurus in Rock Island, Illinois, Lissie is 30 years old and this is the first new song from her upcoming album. Its title and release are yet to be determined.
***Again, the scores for three of our four untested songs were pretty tight. So although Lissie’s song came in last place, it was close to number two and three with 29 points. BT’s favorite song of the day, and he was the only one to make a purchase***
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Song #4 “Cool Ya”
Artist Andy Ripp
Andy is a singer songwriter from Palantine, Illinois, and is currently touring the US this spring in support of his new album “Won’t Let Go.” He will be in St. Paul and Minneapolis Wednesday, May 22nd, and will perform in the KTWIN studios.
Music Meeting #18 – Thursday, May 9th, 2013 – 1:00pm – KTWIN Studios
With your host BT and guest panelists Michael Brindisi, Resident Artistic Director at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres; Bill Von Bank, Marketing Director at The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley; and Karen Shragg, Director of Woodlake Nature Center in Richfield.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5. With four panelists – potential top score is 60 for each song.
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Song #1 “#Beautiful”
Artist Mariah Carey featuring Miguel
Miguel is a 27 year old singer from Los Angeles who cites Prince as his biggest influence. Mariah Carey is…Mariah Carey.
***A nice grouping of scores today, with no song falling below 30 points – although none went above 50 points, either. A decent third place finish for this song, with 39 out of 60 points***
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Song #2 “Beautiful Pain”
Artist Keaton Simons
Keaton is a 34 year old singer-songwriter from Malibu, California. He’s written songs for Jason Mraz, Toad The Wet Sprocket and many others. His songs have also been featured on numerous television programs, including Sons of Anarchy, Private Practice and American Dad.
***The 4th place finisher today with a score of 30 points***
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Song #3 “Generation Away”
Artist Lady Antebellum
This new track from one of Nashville’s preeminent acts comes from their new album “Golden” which was released on May 7th
***Two individual perfect scores of 15 points from both Michael and Bill, who by their numbers loved the song. Not enough to reach the top position, but only three away with 43 points***
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Song #4 “Only You”
Artist Cee Lo
Fans of The Voice will be happy to learn that he’s returning to one of the judge’s chairs on the program’s upcoming season. This brand new song is from an upcoming full length album from the artist.
***By only a three point margin our top song today with 46 out of 60 points. A perfect score from BT, and enough favorability from all the panelists to take it to the top ***
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On the Music Meeting on May 16th at 1:00pm – Baseball pitching great and former World Series Minnesota Twins hurler Jack Morris; St. Paul Saints co-owner and guiding light Mike Veeck; and Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak.
Music Meeting #17 – Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 – 1:00pm – KTWIN Studios
With your host BT and three guest panelists from different arenas of entertainment: musician Tim Mahoney, whose new album “Shine Through” is out now; actress Emily Swallow, currently featured in The Guthrie Theater’s production of “Nice Fish,” playing through May 18th; and comedian and charity auctioneer Kristin Anderson, who is hosting a special charity event on May 9th called “Kristin Anderson’s Girls Night Out” at the New Hope Cinema Grill.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5. With four panelists – potential top score is 60 for each song.
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Song #1 “I’m Alive”
Artist Michael Franti & Spearhead
Franti is a 47-year old musician from Oakland, California who had a number one song in 2009 called “Say Hey (I Love You)”. Michael was inspired by one of his sons to become a vegan in 2000. He also does not wear leather and in 2001 stopped wearing shoes altogether. He prefers to go barefoot everywhere and will only wear flip-flops when required by law such as in restaurants or on an airplane.
***All of our songs had decent scores today, and Michael’s life affirming and happy new one came in a respectable 3rd place with 42 out of 60 possible points***
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Song #2 “Bad Things”
Artist Meiko
Born in Roberta, Georgia and now residing in Los Angeles, Meiko had a fairly big hit two years go with “Stuck On You”. Meiko is a quarter Japanese on her grandmother’s side. She plays an acoustic guitar that was made by Gibson in 1942 and says that she hasn’t been able to find a newer guitar of any sort that sounds like it.
***Our 2nd place finisher, this slinky and atmospheric song dishes up a clever yet simple lyrical twist. A delicate and open production and performance. 46 out of 60 points.***
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Song #3 “Silver Lining”
Artist Lee DeWyze
Lee won “American Idol” in 2010, and before that life changing experience he worked in a paint store in his hometown of Mount Prospect, Illinois. Lee always said he didn’t really fit the “Idol” mold, and now records for indie label Vanguard Records and lives in Hollywood.
***Although the song is very derivative of Phillip Phillips and Mumford’s work, the performance was very solid. A 4th place finish but a respectable score of 37 points all the same***
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Song #4 “I’m Not Through”
Artist OK Go
The band got their start in Chicago in 1998 and are now based in Los Angeles. They rose to prominence in 2006 largely because of their clever videos. In 2010 they cut ties with Capitol Records and now are a true indie with their own label and DIY business model. For a sneak peek click HERE!
***By a ten point margin our top song today with a near perfect score of 56 out of 60 points. A funky and danceable party song. We can’t wait to see this video!***
Music Meeting #16 – Thursday, April 25th, 2013 – 1:00pm – KTWIN Studios
With your host BT and Gerry Humphrey, Engineer and Proprietor of Humphrey Amps; Ellen Stanley, new Executive Director of the MN Music Coalition; and Katie Lindenfelser, Executive Director of Children’s Lighthouse of Minnesota.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5. With four panelists – potential top score is 60 for each song.
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Song # 1 “Not Your Boyfriend”
Artist 2 A.M. Club
Album to be announced
There are six members in this band that came together in Los Angeles in 2007. The group is named after their favorite bar in Mill Valley, California, and is fronted by lead singer Marc Griffen.
***A high energy piece to start the show – but not a real high energy set of scores from our panelists. Finishes in third with 30 out of a possible 60 points***
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Song #2: “Dead Man Walking”
Artist Bryce Wastney
Album to be announced
Bryce is a New Zealander who mixes his love of country and blues with Americana. His album was produced by Stephen Wrench, who produced Rick Springfield’s hits and the big albums for Lynyrd Skynyrd.
***Bryce has a solid voice and his songwriting is filled with some nice metaphors. An okay second place score for the song, with 33 points***
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Song #3 “Lightning Bolt”
Artist Jake Bugg
Album Jake Bugg
Jake is a 19-year old singer-songwriter from Nottingham, England. His real name is Jake Kennedy but he uses “Bugg” as a tribute to his father, whose first name was “Bugg.”
***This live in-studio recording received our top score today. Strong songwriting that wasn’t too labored or too long. Energy filled performance. And three of our panelists said they would buy it. 47 out of a possible 60 points***
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Song #4 “Stellar”
Artist Daddy’s Groove
Album single compilation
Daddy’s Groove is an Italian group consisting of Carlo Grieco,Gianni Romano and Peppe Folliero. They are based in Naples, Italy and have done production and remixes for everyone from Enrique Iglesias to Taylor Swift to Kylie Minogue and Whitney Houston.
***Our last place finisher. Our panelists felt that the songwriting wasn’t strong – and given their background as producers, perhaps that makes writing the weakest link in their talent pool. Only 17 points***
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Music Meeting #15 – Thursday, April 18th, 2013 – 1:00pm – KTWIN Studios
With your host BT Twins Baseball Pre-and-Post game host Kris Atteberry; television personality and author Joan Steffend; and KTWIN’s own Rider, host of the Afternoon Show with Rider, Lindsay and Ron Coomer.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5. With four panelists – potential top score is 60 for each song.
Song #1: “Brave”
Artist: Sara Bareilles
Album: The Blessed Unrest” (will be out July 16th)
This is Sara’s 4th studio album. She is playing Cedar Cultural Center on May 4th.
***Not too far behind our number one song for today – and right out of the chute, a perfect score from Joan. Overall, our panel gave Sara 34 out of a possible 60 points***
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Song #2: “Tiff”
Artist: Poliça
Album: Tiff (release date yet to be determined)
Minneapolis based band founded by Ryan Olson and Channy Leaneagh. Poliça played Coachella Festival last weekend where they debuted this song, and is playing First Ave next week in a sold out show. Grammy winner Bon Iver produced this song and is featured on it, as well.
***Overall low scores for the song’s heavy layering and general lack of direction. Kris hoped this song would end just moments into its play today! However the song’s atmospheric qualities led BT to make a purchase. Lowest score of all our songs with an 18***
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Song #3: “Carried Away”
Artist: Passion Pit”
Album: Gossamer (out now)
The indie rock band hails from Cambridge, Mass., and lately is best known for the song “Take A Walk.” Passion Pit is also playing Coachella on the bill of the festival’s second weekend ahead.
***A pop rock song that most of our panelists felt they’d heard many times before. Rider felt strong in buying this song for his wife. BT felt they drew in ABBA influences. A middle ground score and third place finish with 28 points***
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Song #4: “Treasure”
Artist: Bruno Mars
Album: Unorthodox Jukebox (out now)
The last time we played a song from Bruno and his band on the music meeting, it was our number one song – and he’s repeated that feat. The musician and his group will play a highly anticipated concert at Xcel Energy Center on July 14th.
***Although not a huge aggregate score from our four panelists, this song was our number one song for the Music Meeting this week, with 38 out of 60 points***
Music Meeting #14 – Thursday, April 11th, 2013 – 1:00pm – KTWIN Studios
With your host BT and three “Mikes” from our community: Mike Higgins, owner of The Fish Guys seafood and fish wholesaler; musician Mike Schwandt of White Light Riot fame, now in two groups – the cover band Viva Knievel and a new music outfit named Blue Blazer; and Mike Opat, Chair of Hennepin County Commissioners and representing District 1 in the county.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5. With four panelists – potential top score is 60 for each song.
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Song #1: “Miracle Mile”
ARTIST: Cold War Kids
ALBUM: Dear Miss Lonely Hearts (out now)
This is the 4th studio album for Cold War Kids. They are from Long Beach, California and they sold out First Avenue here last Saturday night. The band will return as one of the opening acts for The Lumineers concert at Target Center on May 31st.
***Far and away our number one song, with two perfect scores from panelists Mike Higgins and Mike Schwandt. 56 out of a possible 60 points***
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Song #2: “Here’s To Never Growing Up”
ARTIST: Avril Lavigne
ALBUM: still to be determined
Avril is one of the best selling female artists in the US with over 20 million in sales. This is her 5th studio release. The Canadian singer is 28 and currently engaged to Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger.
***This song finished at the bottom of our scores with only 17 points, and with a wish from musician Mike Schwandt that Canada please take back both Avril and her husband-to-be north of the border***
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Song #3: “Last Chance”
ARTIST: Honor By August
ALBUM: Monuments To Progress (Due April 23rd)
A Washington, D.C. based band. Their hometown paper, The Washington Post calls them “The most promising band on the east coast right now.” They are playing Minneapolis tonight (April 11).
***Not the same level of promise from our panelists. Almost as low a score as Ms. Lavigne, as the four panelists felt it was a pretty rote, middle of the road rock ballad. 19 out of 60 points***
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Song #4: “Wings”
ARTIST: Hearts
ALBUM: still to be determined
Hearts is comprised of four members hailing from Germany, England and the US. They are based in New York City, and this is their debut single which is out now on iTunes. Hearts will be playing the Twin Cities this summer at a venue yet to be determined.
***A respectable second place finish with this retro “80’s” sounding song, scoring 31 out of 60 points***
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Next week, April 18th on The Music Meeting – Twins Baseball pre-and-post game host Kris Atteberry; Television personality and author Joan Steffend; and a Twin Cities based musician best known for his solid performances on last season’s “The Voice” on NBC, Nicholas David.
Music Meeting #13 – Thursday, April 4th, 2013 – 7:00pm – KTWIN Studios
With your host BT and Russell Klein, Executive Chef and Co-owner of Meritage Restaurant and Oyster Bar in St. Paul; Rob Zeaske, Executive Director of Second Harvest Heartland; and Bruce McGuire, one of the founding members of the Minnesota United Football Club Fan Club ‘Dark Clouds.’
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5. With four panelists – potential top score is 60 for each song.
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Song #1 - “Should’ve Gone to Bed”
ARTIST: Plain White T’s
EP: Four new songs will be released April 9th titled “Should’ve Gone to Bed”
Plain White T’s are back after two years off. The T’s had the #1 song of 2005 with Hey There Delilah. Lead guitarist Tim Lopez will be a bachelor on NBC’s new matchmaking show “Ready For Love” – debuting on NBC the same day as the EP’s release.
***Overall, our panel felt this was a decent song – and it came in a respectable second place with 27 out of a possible 60 points***
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Song #2 - “Still Into You”
ARTIST: Paramore
ALBUM: “Paramore” (due April 9th)
From Franklin, Tennessee, the band’s current lineup is lead singer Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis and guitarist Taylor York. All three members are Christians and deeply religious, although they don’t consider themselves a “Christian Rock Band.”
***Although none of our songs received very high marks, this was our group’s top song with a score of 30 out of 60 points***
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Song #3 - “Diane Young”
ARTIST: Vampire Weekend
ALBUM: Modern Vampires Of The City (Due May 7th)
The New York City indie band Vampire Weekend returns with their 3rd album. They will be playing the annual Coachella Festival in Palm Springs next weekend and Lollapalooza in Chicago in early August.
***Our last place song, scoring 22 points. Panelist Bruce McGuire pointed out that there are three female singers in this band – and this song featured none of them!***
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Song #4 - “Break
ARTIST: Sara Skinner
EP: Unchangeable
New artist Sara Skinner resides in Los Angeles and cites her influences as Avril Lavigne, Pink and Lana Del Ray. She writes and plays piano. Her EP is available on iTunes.
***Just a notch above our last place finisher, with 23 out of a possible 60 points***
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This week there were generally decent points given for songwriting and performance, but our four panelists chose not to purchase many of this week’s selections – a crucial set of “tipping” points that can mean the difference between medium and high scores overall.
MUSIC MEETING #12 – Thursday, March 28th, 2013 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm
With show host BT and Lauren Anderson, actor and teacher at The Brave New Workshop Theater; Terry Esau, Founder of Free Bikes 4 Kidz; and Peter Killen, CEO of Cara Irish Pubs.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5. With four panelists – potential top score is 60 for each song.
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Song #1 - “Beneath Your Beautiful”
ARTIST: Labrinth featuring Emeli Sande
Labrinth is a well-known record producer from England whose real name is Timothy McKenzie. This is his first single release as a performing artist. Labrinth was signed by Simon Cowell in 2009.
***A respectable third place finish with 39 points***
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Song #2 - “Today We Heard The News”
ARTIST: Authority Zero
Authority Zero is a punk band from Mesa, Arizona that has been active for almost 20 years. Current members are Jason DeVore, Brandon Landelius, Sean Sellers and Mike Spero. The band has always has roots in reggae. This is from their 6th studio album ”The Tipping Point,” which will be released April 2nd.
***Far and away our # 1 song today, with a perfect score from Peter and upper teens from Lauren, Terry and BT. A total of 53 out of 60 points***
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Song #3 - “Fortunate Son”
ARTIST: John Fogerty & The Foo Fighters
The legendary Fogerty’s latest project is called “Wrote A Song For Everyone,” an album of all covers of Fogerty solo songs and Creedence Clearwater Revival hits done as collaborations. Other artists on the project include Jennifer Hudson doing “Proud Mary,” Bob Seger doing “Who’ll Stop The Rain” and Kid Rock joining John for “Born On The Bayou.”
***A solid second place finish with our panelists, with top scores across the board for songwriting – 5’s from everyone! But only Lauren felt she would buy it, and it received a 41 out of a possible 60 points***
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Song #4 - “By My Side”
ARTIST: Justice
Justice is a French electronic music duo. They regularly play to crowds of 75,000 to 100,000 people around the globe. This single comes from a new album titled “Access All Arenas” due out at the end of April. Justice’s only US concert this year is tonight (Mar. 28th) in San Francisco.
***A song that leaned too “lite rock” for all of our panelists. The lowest scorer of the bunch, with only 21 points***
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MUSIC MEETING #11 – Thursday, March 21, 2013 – 1:00pm
Live from the Press Box at Hammond Stadium in Ft. Myers, Florida, with host BT and guests Janel Klein, reporter for KARE-11 and The Weather Channel; and actor and comedian Kerry McNally.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5. With three panelists – potential top score is 45 for each song.
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SONG # 1 - “Boomerang”
ARTIST: Barenaked Ladies
ALBUM: Release date & album title to be determined.
Ed Robertson continues to lead this Canadian four piece band after original co-lead singer Steven Page was fired by the band back in 2009. This is the group’s first album for indie label Vanguard Records
FAMOUS QUOTE: (Paul McCartney) “I love the Barenaked Ladies. I think they could out-sing John and I any day of the week if (our bands) had been out at the same time.”
***Out of a possible 45 points, an okay outing from BNL with 24 points, putting them in third place***
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SONG #2 – “Let Her Go”
ARTIST: Passenger
ALBUM: All The Little Lites (out now)
Passenger is a British alternative pop/rock/folk band that was established in 2003 in Brighton and Hove, England. The band was fronted by lead vocalist Mike Rosenberg and guitarist Andrew Phillips, and despite Phillips departure from the band in 2010, Mike Rosenberg released another album called “Flight of the Crow” later that year. He then took a couple of years off before releasing this album and single.
***Our # 1 song from today’s Music Meeting with 30 points***
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SONG #3 – “Get The Girl Back”
ARTIST: Hanson
ALBUM: To be determined.
Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson continue to tour and make music 13 years after their #1 smash hit “MMM Bop.” This is a brand new song that shows Hanson’s continued artistic growth into the world of funk and Philly soul. By the way, all three brothers are now married with children.
***A song for which BT gave a perfect score of 15, but the bubblegum sugar-ladened tune came in second place with 26 points***
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SONG #4 – “Soothe My Soul”
ARTIST: Depeche Mode
ALBUM: The Delta Machine, out March 26th.
This marks the 13th studio album for Dave Gahan and company. They will be touring America starting August 22nd, to include a gig at The Minnesota State Fair on August 27th.
***A mighty dismal dirge in the ears and eyes of all three panelists, and the band comes in a distant last place with only 8 points!***
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The MUSIC MEETING #10 – Thursday, Mar. 14, 2013 – 7:00pm
With host BT; and Beth Miller, Director of Brand Management for Allianz Life; Tom Hoch, President of Hennepin Theatre Trust; and Stephanie Shimp, Vice President of Marketing and co-founder of the Blue Plate Restaurant Co.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5.
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ARTIST: The Zac Brown Band
TITLE: Goodbye In Her Eyes
Formed in 2002 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, The Zac Brown Band has enjoyed huge success in the last 4 years. They will be performing in Minneapolis at Target Field with Kenny Chesney on July 12th. The show sold out in under 30 minutes.
***Our panelists felt it was an overall good song – but it scored lowest of the four unheard new tunes with a 26 out of a possible 60***
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ARTIST: David Bowie
TITLE: The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
Bowie is back with a new album, “The Next Day,” which was released this past Tuesday. Rolling Stone Magazine says “…’The Stars (Are Out Tonight)’ is one of the greatest songs the man has ever written. Roaring guitars and the unmistakable voice make this a gem.”
***Our in-studio group could discern that it was Bowie’s unmistakable voice just seconds into hearing the song. It received high marks overall, and was our top place finisher with 51 out of 60 points!***
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ARTIST: Natalie Maines
TITLE: Without You
As a member of The Dixie Chicks, the best-selling female group of all time, Natalie has sold over 30 million albums and won 13 Grammys. This is her solo debut, and the album “Mother” will be released on May 7th.
***Host BT said he like the song almost as much as the new Bowie tune. It scored well with the group, and came in tied for third place with 36 points***
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ARTIST: Classified
TITLE: Inner Ninja
Classified is a rapper from Nova Scotia, Canada whose real name is Luke Boyd. After being an independent artist for the last 10 years he recently signed with Atlantic Records. This is his major label debut. This song has already sold over 200,000 copies in Canada and is currently #2 on the Canadian Hot 100 behind Pink & Nate Ruess’ “Just Give Me A Reason.”
***A funny and quirky piece of music that had everyone giggling as we listened to it. Panelist Beth Miller gave the tune her highest scores, including a ‘5’ for ‘Would You Buy It,’ – her first nod in that category among our songs. It tied for third place with 36 points***
BT’s MUSIC MEETING #9 – Mar. 7, 2013 – 7:00pm
With author Kelly Keady, St. Paul Grill General Manager Michael Lee, and legendary drummer and host of KTWIN’s “The Sound,” Bobby Z.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5.
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ARTIST: Wallpaper
SONG: “Good 4 It”
ALBUM: Stupid Faced (EP)
Fronted by producer Ricky Reed out of Oakland, California. The group is performing at the Coachella Music & Art Festival this year.
***A solid second place finish in our overall scores, with 39 out of 60 points***
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ARTIST: Ginny Blackmore
SONG: “Bones”
ALBUM: Lay Your Head (due in May)
Ginny’s been signed by LA Reid & producer Tricky Stewart to Epic Records. She’s from Los Angeles.
***This was show host BT’s favorite song from the bunch, but our other three panelists scored it pretty low. Ginny’s “Bones” finished in last place with a 29 out of 60***
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ARTIST: Fitz & The Tantrums
SONG: “Out Of My League”
ALBUM: More Than Just A Dream (Due May 7th)
Formed in Los Angeles in 2008, the band is fronted by Michael ”Fitz” Fitzpatrick. The group was named Rolling Stone magazine’s “Band To Watch” in 2012.
***This song was our highest scorer with 46 out of 60 possible points***
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ARTIST: Capitol Cities
SONG: “Safe & Sound”
ALBUM: A self-titled EP available on iTunes now.
Capitol Cities are the Los Angeles based duo of Ryan Merchant & Sebu Simonian.
***This tune came in a nice third place position with a score of 36***
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BT’s MUSIC MEETING #8 – February 28th, 2013 – aired at 7:00pm
Guests Erik Stolhanske, Rachel Hutton and Chris Iles with your host BT.
Scores are based on: Songwriting - 0 to 5, Performance - 0 to 5, and ‘Would you Buy It?” – 0 or 5.
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ARTIST: The London Suede
TITLE: “It Starts And Ends With You”
ALBUM: Bloodsports (out March 19th)
This is the 6th album from Brit-pop legends. Originally broke thru in 1993 had massive success all over Europe, marginal success in the USA. Disbanded in 2003 and now 10 years later are back together. Hugely influenced by David Bowie and Morrissey. If you happen to be in London on the evening of March 4th, they are playing at Barfly in Camden Town.
***The band scored an overall 22 out of 60 points***
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ARTIST: Parachute
TITLE: “Hearts Go Crazy”
ALBUM: yet to be determined
From Charlottesville, Virginia, this five piece band is fronted by Will Anderson. Kelly Clarkson is a fan and has taken them on tour with her twice. Daryl Hall is also a fan and they have appeared on his internet TV show “Live At Daryl’s House.” Parachute is playing the Skyway Theater on March 30th.
***Parachute had our lowest score today, with 20 total points***
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ARTIST: The Strokes
TITLES: All The Time
ALBUM: Comedown Machine (due March 26th)
The 5th album from NYC five piece band, who still have original lineup of Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond Jr., Fabrizio Moretti, Nick Valensi and Nikolai Fraiture.
***Both Erik and Chris recognized the band within a few seconds of the song’s opening chords. This was our winning song, with a high score of 40***
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ARTIST: Michael Buble
TITLE: It’s A Beautiful Day
ALBUM: To Be Loved (due April 23rd)
The 6th album from Canadian Buble, who has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide. Michael is a massive hockey fan, and is co-owner of the Vancouver Giants Hockey Team (The Canucks farm team). Michael and his wife Luisiana are expecting their first child this summer.
***Although guessing who is performing isn’t a part of our judging, no one on our panel of four could recognize Buble’s usually distinctive voice in this song. It came in a close second place with a score of 39***
MUSIC MEETING #7 – Thursday, February 14th, 2013 – Valentine’s Day
A Valentine’s Food, Dessert and Wine Show with Chef Philip Dorwart from Create Caters and The Dining Studio; Chef Jamie Sue Caudy from Target Field; and Bill Summerville, Sommelier and Co-Owner of La Belle Vie restaurant in Minneapolis.
Songs are scored on:
Songwriting 0 to 5 - Performance 0 to 5 - and ‘Would You Buy It?’ 0 or 5.
ARTIST: The Mowgli’s
TITLE: “San Francisco”
EP: Love’s Not Dead (out now)
The Mowgli’s are from Los Angeles, CA. There are eight people in the group. Their motto is “Friends Making Music with Love....and Making Love with Music.”
***Came in 3rd place with a score of 34***
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ARTIST: Jake Bugg
TITLE: “Two Fingers”
EP: 5 song release also titled “Two Fingers”
28 years old from Nottingham, England. His work is influenced by Donovan, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and The Beatles.
***2nd place. Overall likeability and solid score from our panelists with 43 points***
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ARTIST: The Postal Service
TITLE: “A Tattered Line of String”
ALBUM: “Give UP” 10th Anniversary re-issue of the album with this NEW Postal Service track added to the original.
***1st PLACE. Everyone loved it! An almost perfect score of 58 out of 60***
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ARTIST: Dropkick Murphys
TITLE: “The Boys Are Back”
ALBUM: Signed And Sealed In Blood (Out Now)
Dropkick Murphys are in the Twin Cities performing at The Myth on Feb 24th.
***Way at the bottom - only 9 points. Although BT gave it a 5 for performance***
MUSIC MEETING #6 – Thursday, February 14th, 2013 – Valentine’s Day
A Valentine’s Food, Dessert and Wine Show with Chef Philip Dorwart from Create Caters and The Dining Studio; Chef Jamie Sue Caudy from Target Field; and Bill Summerville, Sommelier and Co-Owner of La Belle Vie restaurant in Minneapolis.
Songs are scored on:
Songwriting 0 to 5 - Performance 0 to 5 - and ‘Would You Buy It?’ 0 or 5.
ARTIST: The Mowgli’s
TITLE: “San Francisco”
EP: Love’s Not Dead (out now)
The Mowgli’s are from Los Angeles, CA. There are eight people in the group. Their motto is “Friends Making Music with Love....and Making Love with Music.”
***Came in 3rd place with a score of 34***
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ARTIST: Jake Bugg
TITLE: “Two Fingers”
EP: 5 song release also titled “Two Fingers”
28 years old from Nottingham, England. His work is influenced by Donovan, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and The Beatles.
***2nd place. Overall likeability and solid score from our panelists with 43 points***
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ARTIST: The Postal Service
TITLE: “A Tattered Line of String”
ALBUM: “Give UP” 10th Anniversary re-issue of the album with this NEW Postal Service track added to the original.
***1st PLACE. Everyone loved it! An almost perfect score of 58 out of 60***
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ARTIST: Dropkick Murphys
