all of her secrets are locked up in her head...

I saw The David Mayfield Parade open for The Avett Brothers in Milwaukee this past November. I'd no idea who the DMP were, and thought maybe he was related to Jessica Lee Mayfield (he is). He and his band put on quite the show that night; he's a fabulous entertainer...the best way to describe him would be Zach Galifinakis meets Josh Ritter. I remember thinking that they seemed like a band that pushed the limits live and played with all the energy they could muster (much like The Avett's did early in their career) but that their recordings might lack that live punch. I was right. Their only album, a self-titled release from 2010, is good but not great. Hopefully they'll harness that creative energy on their next album, which should be out this year. This is their best song, Human Cannonball.



turn it up so you know it's got soul.

i'm a beggar in the morning, i'm a king at night.

I'm back. Before the first post of the comeback, here are a few important things from 2011:

- Bon Iver put out the album of the year (Bon Iver, Bon Iver).
- The 2011 Holiday album is complete, but still being shipped. If you haven't received one and want one (especially if you haven't asked for one, holler).
- Spotify has significantly improved my life.


Significant holiday album contributor JV sent me this song earlier today. The Barr Brothers are from Montreal and released their self-titled debut album in September 2011. This is the best of many good songs that can be found on it.



turn it up so you know it's got soul.