CannonFire

So this is the band that I am in. CannonFire, trying to bring rock n' roll to the masses. So far we got the rock n' roll but no masses as of yet. So I wanted to share our music with the internet. Tell us what you think. Should we call Slash for a tour or just stop playing music and make a good bonfire. Either way it's our music and we are going to keep making stuff.

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Eric Church

So I don't post to much about country because I don't listen to it as much as I used to. But every once in awhile there will come a song that I can't stop listening to. It's probably because there is a cool banjo part. So here is Eric Church with Creepin

Volbeat

Rock may be a dieing genre here in America but it is strong everywhere else. Volbeat is a Danish band that has gone double platinum with their latest album Beyond Hell/Above Heaven. It isn't hard to see why either. One of the best albums of 2011 in my opinion. Also the vocalist has one of the most unique styles around. Metal mixed with Elvis Presley. Love it.

AC/DC

AC/DC one of the best Rock'N'Roll bands that ever was and ever will be. Even if their musical style may sound repetitive at times, the attitude stands out and just kicks you at your core. My first ever rock show was the Black Ice tour. My now brother-in-law/band mate were immeditely bit by the rock music bug and have since started writing out own music with intentions of playing at the same arena in hmmmm...a month or so. It can't take that long to start a following like that. Well, more than a year into being in a band and we have not made it to the arena but it's only a matter of time. I should have known It's a Long way to the top if you want to Rock'N'Roll.

Matthew Mayfield

One of my favorite vocalist Matthew Mayfield. Very distinct and smooth style just hits me. Love it.

Payable On Death

Payable On Death or P.O.D have been out of the music industry for a few years now but are back strong with a new album coming out in July. The single "Lost in Forever" was a mellow melodic song that can't leave you wanting more. In the lyric video below "Murdered Love" is a ominous song that talks about how we as a people have killed off hope and love. I have to say I really like that bands make these lyric videos. I feel it brings a new way to expience a song and the music. If you have any thoughts on the matter comment down below. Should lyric videos be the next big change in the music expierence or is it just another way to advertise or tease an audience?

Dry The River

Here is a nice little English band that I sometimes listen to while I read. Very smooth. If you look at the picture below you might think to your self "awwww what a cute indie band, No smiles, token bearded guy, and token glasses guy. They must have great music!"

3 Pill Morning

This one kinda sounds like "We are Liars" song but I still like it. The drumer is crazy love it when drummers jump...I'm always like "they arn't suppose to do that!"


3 Pill Morning- "Loser" from Rive Video on Vimeo.

Stellar Revival

This is a fun one. I like these guys. I hope their album is as good as this single.

Candlelight Red

Want to see girls walking around like zombies for no reason?

Gangstagrass

So sometimes you just come by stuff that you look at or listen to and you think "why do I like this". Gangstagrass has gotten pretty popular since their song "Long Hard Times to Come" became the theme song to Justified. But in my opinion that is not as good as some of their other songs. Now you may be on two different sides of the spectrum the "I hate rap" or the "I hate bluegrass". But give this a go and let me know what you think. I think it is always really cool when artist can combine styles but it is even better when they can do it well.

Evans Blue

Evans Blue some might know for their song Cold (But I'm Still Here). From that album I wasn't to impressed with the band or the album either. But from this new album "Graveyard of Empires" gives a more melodic version of their orgininal hard breakdown sounds.

EVANS BLUE This Time It's Different by Sounds+Sights

Sent By Ravens

Sent by Ravens is a band that came out of Tooth and Nail Records. This music video from their latest work is pretty creepy and fun. For some reason they are all dressed as hippsters or something but either way if you like good hard rock they are pretty sweet.

Seasick Steve

This has got to be one of my all time favorite contemporary blues artists. He can produce some of the best music by himself with just a guitar than a lot of full bands can do in a lifetime and computor room. Seasick Steve plays a mean slide anything apparently, and after watching this video his drummer is second best part of the band. bass guy comes in a good third. These guys look old but there is a lot under those beards. Check out his complete album "You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks" really amazing stuff.

The Poxy Boggards

So I found a band the other day that sounded to me like a mix of Florence + the Machine and Mumford and Sons and I thought to myself  "I should post that". But I'll post that some other time. Right now I want to be a little random and talk about The Poxy Boggards. Group of men who you want to come to your local pub every single day. These California fellows sing sea shanties and bar songs, all of which make you want to sing along. Oh and remember that super ball commercial where men started walking around in their underwear singing "I wear no pants" yeah these guys started that.

Demon Hunter

So this is fun. I first listened to Demon Hunter probably when I was 13 or 14 and was not interested in their music at all. Heavy distortion, screaming, double bass was not exactly what I was used to. I still have a select taste when it comes to Hardcore music but Demon Hunter with their new album has made me appriciate what they do. I really like the span of all the differences in the song from very hard and fast songs like Resistance to the heart felt Dead Flowers. Now probably alot of hardcore fans would listen to Demon Hunter and say "they arn't that hard to begin with no wonder you like them." And they would be right. Demon Hunter has some very melodic choruses and great melodies through out alot of their songs. I have a hard time getting into a song if it is gutteral noises constantly. Some people may love that and that's fine. The same people probably wear torn jeans with a studded belt along with their band shirt that they havn't changed in two weeks. But as far as Demon Hunter goes they have a good balance that I find appealing. They are also a full on christian band which is a cool side note.

Cavo

So this band is pretty good in my opinion. You might have heard of their song "Champagne"  which brought the band to mainstream success. This is the single from their new album that came out today. I have not listened to the complete album as of yet but I look forward if they are of the same quality.

CannonFire battle of the College bands

Hey this post is about my own band CannonFire. We have just entered the college battle of the bands and would like to try to win. What we need is people to listen to our song "The Stage" on the link. Please listen and rate please. Leave a comment on what you think of the song.

Redlight King

This is a pretty cool band and I really like this acoustic performance. You'll be able to hear this song rocked out on the "Avengers Assemble" soundtrack along with someother cool bands.  You can grab their album "Something for the Pain". Pretty good stuff.

Hit Dog Hollar

So tomorrow my band is going to play at SOMA San Diego. This is the first time we are playing there but it is not my first visit to this venue. I really do like concerts but sometimes it can ben somewhat hard to get people to come to a show and pay $10 just to see their own friends play music they have already heard 10 times. Usually I try and spice it up by telling them who the other bands are but usually no one has heard of them and have little interest on finding out. They are just there for you, being a good friend. So upon my research of the bands that we will be sharing the stage with I came across a band that really peaked my interest. Hit Dog Hollar is a local San Diego band and they play southern rock. Very bluesy and rough, this can be a hard thing to find some times. This video is a good example of that style. I can honestly say I will be excited to see them not just because I get to for free.


The Battle of San Pasqual, By Hit Dog Hollar from Scott LeDuc on Vimeo.

The Rumjacks

So I had a very very good time at Flogging Molly. My wife and I were at the very sold out show at San Diego's House of Blues. Listening to their music was really fun and at some point I hope to write music like that. It also made me want to find more music in the Irish/Celtic realm. This brought me to a band The Rumjacks. This Australia band has some really good tunes up their sleave. The lead singer spits out lyrics in a gruff tone that is a nice change of pace from the Flogging Molly tenor sound. Very talented band, have a look.

The Rumjacks - Irish Pub Song from Fatboy Films on Vimeo.

Flogging Molly/Irish Music

So tonight my wife and I are going to watch one of my favorite Celtic/Irish/Punk bands, Flogging Molly (the picture below). Some of the best Irish music in our modern age. And since this month's holiday is St Patricks day, I thought I would let you know a sample of my playlist that I like to listen to during this holiday. (or just whenever I feel like it)

Float-Flogging Molly

Rocky Road To Dublin -The Fables or The Highland Kings

Whiskey in The Jar - The Dubliners

King of the Faries - The Irish Rovers

The Devils Dance Floor - Flogging Molly

The Stage of Massachusetts - Dropkick Murphys

Bucket of Beer - The Tossers

Drunken Lullabies - Flogging Molly

Black Velvet Band - The Irish Rovers

Fairytale of New York - The Pogues

Warriors - Flatfoot 56

Dirty Glass -  Dropkick Murphys

Seven Drunken Nights - The Dubliners

Life Full of Pain - Fiddlers Green

The Gentleman Soldier - The Pogues

Salty Dog - Flogging Molly

Not Alone - The Tossers

Bugger Off - Fiddlers Green

Take 'Em Down - Dropkick Murphys

These are my 20 songs that I put on my playlist. By no means is that all the songs on the playlist. Would there be a better selection? What songs or bands would you add to them?

Nickel Creek

Here is a band that came from San Diego. Nickel Creek is probably one of my favorite modern folk band. Chris Thile, (the guy playing the madolin) is probably one of the best instrumentalist out there and has some very cool solo work.


Nickel Creek - When in Rome from Sugar Hill Records on Vimeo.

Clutch

This is a band that I discovered while watching The Walking Dead. At the end of listening to their album I was sold. I love their hard rock/blues/metal sound. It blends very well. Some people might find some simularities between them and Everlast. Personally I really enjoy a good bass/baritone vocal and that is the primary simularity in both bands. The first song "The Regulator" is the song featured on The Walking Dead. The second is one I just enjoy.

Clutch ~ The Regulator by chic' \m/

Clutch -- Electric Worry by Gliderfish

Seventh Day Slumber

This is a band that has been around the christian music scene for awhile and this is probably one of my favorite albums from this band. Most of the songs from "Take Everything" are just worship songs with one or two of their own originals. This video is one of my favorite versions of "Everlasting God" it is slower than original version by Brenton Brown but I still love it.

Dan Tyminski

Here is one of my most favorite Bluegrass artists at the moment. It's Dan Tyminski, he plays in Alison Krauss and the Union Station. (he is in the Union Station part) He also does some of his own work. You might recognize his voice from performing "Man of Constant Sorrow" in that one George Clooney movie. Right now I can't get enough of this song "Dust Bowl Children" from thier Paper Airplanes album that recently won a grammy. How bout them apples? the other video is one of my favorite instrumentals by Dan Tyminski.

Dead Feather Moon

This is a interesting band here in San Diego. I really like this song and the people who took the video are apparently a husband and wife team that do this for a living taking pictures and video of San Diego artists. Hopefully they will come to realize they havn't met me yet.


White Horse Sessions: Dead Feather Moon "Always Around" from Sound System on Vimeo.

First Post:Lights Resolve

This is a band I found out today. A power trio that reminds me somewhat of Middle Class Rut. But the music is good. Check out some of there other music on http://www.purevolume.com/lightsresolve


Lights Resolve "With The Pieces" Music Video from Dillon C. Novak on Vimeo.