Dave Burna Rips Up Airwaves
As you probably know by now, I'm taking a break from the airwaves while I take time to get to know my new little boy, Henry (no, I did NOT name him Henry so that I could call him Hank. Or did I...?) In the meantime, Dave Burna has done a top-notch job hosting the Roadhouse!
"It's my show now, and I'll play what I want!" rants a power-crazed Dave Burna.
Dave has brought more of a bluesy flavor to the show while keeping with the country/rockabilly/roots-rock format. His knowledge of music is formidable, and he brings it to bear every Tuesday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tune in live at 91.5 FM if you're in the greater Medford, Massachusetts, area, listen online, or listen to prerecorded Roadhouse shows.
"Hank IV" Makes Stunning Debut
On Friday, July 26, my husband Mike and I welcomed Henry Mitchell Foley into the world.
I was totally unprepared for the wave of mushiness that would wash over me upon getting to know my little guy. He's so cute! And I'm throwing myself into the role of motherhood. I'm beginning to scare people...
If Henry could talk, he'd tell you that it's an honor to be featured on the Roadhouse Web site.
Now, I usually don't like to receive photographs of newborns because basically they all look alike, right? But if you're the sentimental type you can see pictures of Henry at Mike's Web site.
Bloodshot Releases Kids' Album Even I Can Stand
The gang at Bloodshot Records assembled some of the finest names in roots rock for a fun compilation album that promises to become a family favorite.
Many of the featured artists on The Bottle Let Me Down: Songs for Bumpy Wagon Rides are themselves parents. They have created a disc that entertains young and old alike and have given aging Gen Xers like myself an alternative to the seemingly endless stream of Barney and Raffi albums.
The CD has many old favorites such as "On Top Of Spaghetti" performed by Jane Baxter Miller and "Little Red Riding Hood" by Freakwater. You'll also find soon-to-be classics, such as "Don't Wipe Your Face On Your Shirt" by the Cornell Hurd Band and "Godfrey" by Robbie Fulks.
Even if you're not a parent or have no immediate plans to become one, this is a great disc to add to your collection. You're sure to find something you like among the 26 wonderful songs!
Click here to find out more about this fine disc!
Laura Joins Robbie Fulks on Stage, Steals Show
Here's a life lesson for you. If you bring a camera with you to an show in order to be photographed with a performer, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you return the camera to your car because it's "too heavy to carry around."
My husband Mike took this picture of me and Robbie Fulks on June 9 at Club 608 in Somerville, MA. Who could have predicted that toward the end of his act, Robbie would invite me on stage to help him perform "Knothole" from his 13 Hillbilly Giants album!
Laura assigns blame for "her delicate condition" to Robbie Fulks, who for the record denies everything.
Having only to sing the word "knothole" and to country-rap a phrase he whispered to me before the song, I must say I performed admirably. During the musical break I shook what I got, much to the delight of the audience.
Robbie is a great performer, a fabulous musician, and, most importantly, a really nice guy. Now go out and buy his music at RobbieFulks.com!
I Want Your Music
If you're in a band that plays Roadhouse-type music--country, alt country, bluegrass, zydeco, roots rock, and rockabilly--then send me your stuff!