Music at the Moment

M. Ward is a musician I've been living on for the last few weeks. If you've got a few moments and like Roger Waters type sound check this cat out.

The Three-Fifths

A few years back I worked as a server in the North Woods of Minnesota at a place called Naniboujou Lodge and there I met a couple boys named Peter & Paul. They were both extremely creative and very funny. One of their latest endeavors is a hip-hop group called The Three-Fifths. They've released and album and have now made a video which is well worth your time.


To check out this stellar video click on the image.

Big Leg Emma-ing It

In 1992 I made a very bold statement, 'I like all music except for country' (or anything remotely close). Eleven years later I find myself chomping on my words in more ways than one.

Dancing is a large part of who I am. I like to participate, observe, and comment on other's choice of styles. Living in Colorado I found myself frequenting a local dance hall called the Sundance Saloon. It was here, I walked unknowingly into a land of country love.

My wife, Elizabeth Rowe-Baehr and I finalized our relationship of 10 years with marriage in 2003. At our wedding reception we hired her brother's band to be the musical catalyst for the first 2.5 hours. Their band, Big Leg Emma, created an amazingly focused dance floor, that could not have been facilitated equally by another.

I apologize for writing back to back to back musical blogs, but I figured...I like music, why not. Check them out if you got time. They have a rocky Blue Grass sound so prepare your ears.

Aaron Espe, It Finally Happened

Some of you may know him but most of you probably have no idea who this kid is. Recently Aaron released his first cd and to those who think the singer songwriter is a cliche best check him out. Very talented well crafted album which reminds me of my last year in college and eating lunch to Bob Dylan's 'Time out of Mind'.

Give him a listen.

From Johnny to Joaquin

Ever since U2’s 10th LP, Zooropa I have longed for a voice and style as rough and crisp as Johnny Cash. It was my first introduction to the man who became the true voice of love, lose, and playing cards.

I am riding the fence of excitement and fear when it comes to James Mangold’s “Walk the Line”. I love movies and I love the way many are able to bring a new voice to an old story. That fact enthuses me about this film. However, the other side is a fear of Johnny Cash being transformed from the Man in Black to a Man on a Hollywood Star.

I am sure I will indulge myself in this film and more than likely I will be overly critical and walk away feeling as if I have been tricked by Hollywood. On the other hand, I am sensing it will give me a bigger picture of Mr. Cash and his life as a musician. I do hope they add a scene where Mr. Cash has a vision of Jesus and He better have blonde hair.