Lisa Mitchell - Coin Laundry

Lisa Mitchell easily achieved a high spot on my "girl musician crushes" list this week. Lisa gained her first exposure to the music world when she came in 6th place on Australian Idol at only 16 years old. Now 21 years old Lisa has one full album and two EP's. In this video you get a sense of her quirky personality. If you don't enjoy the first video (something is wrong with you), try this one below to hear her playing an acoustic version of "Coin Laundry".

P.S. Thanks again Jocelyn

The Buena Vista Social Club - Chan Chan

Time for a little culture. As you already know I love girl singers, am a big fan of remixes/mashups, and am fascinated by people who play instruments or bands with instruments besides the classic guitar, base, drums, piano. But one of my guilty pleasures is Latin music. It's got such a relaxing, summer feel that makes all your troubles go away. "Tranquilo". The Buena Vista Social Club embodies everything I enjoy about Latin music on this one. The classic..."Chan Chan"

Mason Jennings - Dr. King

In honor of MLKJ day here's "Dr. King" by Mason Jennings. It's cut up a bit to fit with the video and there are audio clips from the "I have a dream" speech added in but you get the point if you've never heard it before. It doesn't take long to notice Masons unique, swooping voice. For some, that may be a deal breaker. For others, it might just take some getting used to. I think he's great and that the ups and downs just make it more fun to sing along with. Enjoy and happy MLKJ Day!

Andy Allen - The Friend That Saved My Life

Singer, songwriter, friend. Andy Allen is a friend of mine that put out his first album "Diamond Grove" earlier this year. This first song "The Friend That Saved My Life" is my favorite from the album. Be careful of the catchy chorus because it will be stuck in your head all afternoon after you listen to it. In a good way of course. Recently, Andy has been putting out some demos like this one below: "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley. It's a free download if you like it (or even if you don't, it's still free). You can buy Andy's full album "Diamond Grove" on iTunes.

Book On Tape Worm - Shadow Puppets

I saw Book on Tape Worm last night down in Provo. I'd heard of them before but this was the first time I saw them live. I was really impressed by how full of a sound they had. Also I love bands with instruments that you don't usually see in bands, like the cello. In the concert last night there was also a xylophone. They're super mellow but have a really great sound.

You'll notice the same singer here. This is one of his older bands called Night Night. They don't exist anymore but I thought I'd throw this video in just for fun. Same mellow feel with some synths added in there. I'm sure you'll agree that the singers voice doesn't quite seem to fit him.

Lake Forest - Autumn Skies

I don't have much commentary on this one besides that it's good, I love the nappy guy in the shorts standing right next to the lead singer, and I'd like to thank internet radio for helping me discover it (not pandora). The recorded version sounds better but I couldn't even find it on the YouTubes. Live is always fun though.