Music
Melissa Reaves has been rocking Boone, NC with her soulful sounds since way back when Grapevine Music was the go-to spot for the area's best music. Some things have changed *(641 rpm is now holding down the front on the music scene) but Melissa Reaves has yet to quit bringing her passionate, and oftentimes fiery style of scorching blues various stages around Boone. After putting on quite an impressive Halloween show at the Boone Saloon with the band Bafoodus she is set to rock out again at the Flipside with the Deciders on November 21. Check out the video for Melissa Reaves song, Pretty Poovey.
Episode 7:
The String Cheese Incident was well-known for its extended jam sessions and blazing blue-grass covers. One of their best songs to hear live was "River Trance". Included within this live version from October 23, 2005 in Knoxville, TN is a verse of "Riders on the Storm." Check the show out online by clicking here, visit their website, check out Live Cheese, and buy the cd "On the Road" that Rivertrance can be heard on.
The second segment on The Dirty Bird Downhill Race at Hawksnest Mountain in Seven Devils, North Carolina was a hugely successful event in spite of the sloppy conditions. The music featured on this segment is by Husker Du. Hüsker Dü was an American punk rock band formed in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota in 1979. The band's continual members were guitarist Bob Mould, bassist Greg Norton, and drummer Grant Hart. Hüsker Dü never achieved mainstream success, but attained an influence far larger than their modest sales figures would indicate. Following a series of successful albums, including Zen Arcade (1984) and New Day Rising (1985), the band signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1986, becoming one of the first American underground rock bands to sign with a major record label.
The Twisting Falls segment features Erich Purpur and Jason Chamberlain with their band The Natural Sounds. Listen as the moving sounds of water falling long distances creates an orchestra unlike anything you'll ever hear in New York City. Check out what Purp and the The Natural Sound are up to at Erich's Blog.
(Erich Purpur throwing a Flat 3 at App Ski Mountain)
Naked Gods live at Music on the Mountaintop features one of Boone's favorite bands playing their groundbreaking song "Growing Ground" off of their phenomenal release Welcome Home. Read Captain Obvious's review here
Episode 6:
The Fly-fishing Segment with Tyler Almond features music by the incomparable Slang. Slang is the brainchild of Dave Schools and Layng Martine III. The Bellwether Project, a collection of ten unique tracks, stems from a decade long friendship and the gradual intertwining of musical sensibilities. It is a record of complementary forces, fusing Schools' roots in improvisational rock with Martine's work in musical montage.
Check it out here
The second segment, Jason Chamberlain Shredding on his Longboard, features music by the Wrightsville Beach Band, Selah Dubb.
The song is "Neighborhood" and it provides a great feel for the surf-style longboarding that Chamberlain represents, WB style, in this short-clip.
The Dirty Bird Helmet Cam segment features music by the Karloffs. The Karloffs rock. What else is there to say. Many of the Karloffs' songs that we've been rocking on our recent episodes is scheduled to be included on a new release due out sometime this year. Kevin Freeman has been hard at work at his new record store 641 rpm so stop by and see him there (let him know we can't wait for the next album).
The fourth segment was shot, edited, and scored by Mike Stam. Mike is an incredible musician that can fuse all types of genres to create a sound that is truly original. According to our sources he has been busy recording a bunch of new music that will hopefully be available on cd soon. We'll keep you posted. Here's a video of Mike playing the fiddle:
Episode 5:
The Beech Mountain Downhill segment of Episode 5 features music by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com. The helmet cam (post-wreck music) is by Thin off of their No Type Records release.
Slacklining with Nolan Carmack features an incredible track by Boone's own master of beats, Orogenic.
Check them out online (sweet beats).
Finally, Possum Jenkins sets the tone for a relaxing tour of some of the recreation opportunities in Damascus, Virginia.
Possum Jenkins just released a new recording, A Collection of Bad Habits, that is a huge step forward for the Boone-based band. Check out a few of the tracks and buy the cd online at their page.
Episode 4:
Episode 4 features our new theme song by Nolan Carmack, "High Country Adventures."
The Mountain Biking segment picks up some quick speed thanks to local rockers, The Karloffs. The Karloffs also set the mood for the last half of the Watauga Gorge kayaking segment. Check out Kevin Karloff's new record store 641rpm for more info on the music featured on the show.
The Watauga Gorge features a great song by DJ Pretty Lights.
Episode 3:
The Nolichucky River Surf Session features music by Colorado based DJ Pretty Lights. For more info on the music of Pretty Lights visit www.prettlylightsmusic.com
The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show features the song, "Country Boy - City Boy" by Chatham County Line off of their release IV.
The Screamtime Zipline segment features music by "Thin" off of their No Type Records release.
The Paragliding segment features music by the incomparable Pretty Lights.
Episode 2:
The Highland Games at Grandfather Mountain has become known as much for it's music in recent years as it has for the track & field events and general festivities -- and for a good reason. From the pulsing rhythms of Albannach's drums, the enjoyable melodies of Scythian, or the all-around good sound of BarleyJuice and their classic renditions of traditional Scottish music there is a lot of ground to cover and these three bands can do it better than any I've heard. We included the music of these bands in our "sights & sounds" segment on the Games on this episode and hope you enjoy. Click the band names above for more info about their music, tourdates, and recordings.
The music featured during the climbing segment this week is by Pretty Lights. "Pretty Lights is the musical vision of the ultra-versatile Colorado based producer Derek Vincent Smith, accompanied in the live setting by drummer, Cory Eberhard. Together these two achieve a raw energy rarely reached in the realm of electronic music." The albums are available for free download at the website prettylightsmusic.com.
The music featured during the longboarding segment is by Husker Du. Hüsker Dü was an American punk rock band formed in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota in 1979. The band's continual members were guitarist Bob Mould, bassist Greg Norton, and drummer Grant Hart. Hüsker Dü never achieved mainstream success, but attained an influence far larger than their modest sales figures would indicate. Following a series of successful albums, including Zen Arcade (1984) and New Day Rising (1985), the band signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1986, becoming one of the first American underground rock bands to sign with a major record label.
Episode 1:
The Beech Mountain Downhill segment features music by the band Thin. The song is Crystal Halftone and was featured on the No Type recording Snap-on Grooves ~ "Full-length release from drum n bass hero Thin, including 9 tracks of sweet jazzy beats, lovely crafted downtempo stylings & of course, lively rattling drums!"
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The Roadside Elk segment features music by the band Janah. Excerpt from cdbaby.com: The sound of Janah, hailed as 'Jubilant and compelling' by the Chicago Sun Times, is working and so are they. The five-piece Atlanta-based band that Creative Loafing critics and readers both voted Best Local International/World Music Band in 2002, has been gaining popularity with a diverse, enthusiastic fan base across the country. The featured song is "Hitching Post of the Sun" off of their release World That Surrounds You.
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The sement "Castaway at Shiprock" features music from the band Sound Tribe Sector 9 ~ Santa Cruz-based, 5-piece electronic jam band fusing live instruments with "electronica." The song is Kaya off of their live release from 2001 Seasons 01.
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The Blood, Sweat, & Gears video segment features music by the Raleigh-based Chatham County Line. The song is "Chip of a Star" off of their recent release IV. Pitchfork Magazine:
Slacklining with Nolan Carmack features an incredible track by Boone's own master of beats, Orogenic.
Check them out online (sweet beats).
Finally, Possum Jenkins sets the tone for a relaxing tour of some of the recreation opportunities in Damascus, Virginia.
Possum Jenkins just released a new recording, A Collection of Bad Habits, that is a huge step forward for the Boone-based band. Check out a few of the tracks and buy the cd online at their page.
Episode 4:
Episode 4 features our new theme song by Nolan Carmack, "High Country Adventures."
The Mountain Biking segment picks up some quick speed thanks to local rockers, The Karloffs. The Karloffs also set the mood for the last half of the Watauga Gorge kayaking segment. Check out Kevin Karloff's new record store 641rpm for more info on the music featured on the show.
The Watauga Gorge features a great song by DJ Pretty Lights.
Episode 3:
The Nolichucky River Surf Session features music by Colorado based DJ Pretty Lights. For more info on the music of Pretty Lights visit www.prettlylightsmusic.com
The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show features the song, "Country Boy - City Boy" by Chatham County Line off of their release IV.
The Screamtime Zipline segment features music by "Thin" off of their No Type Records release.
The Paragliding segment features music by the incomparable Pretty Lights.
Episode 2:
The Highland Games at Grandfather Mountain has become known as much for it's music in recent years as it has for the track & field events and general festivities -- and for a good reason. From the pulsing rhythms of Albannach's drums, the enjoyable melodies of Scythian, or the all-around good sound of BarleyJuice and their classic renditions of traditional Scottish music there is a lot of ground to cover and these three bands can do it better than any I've heard. We included the music of these bands in our "sights & sounds" segment on the Games on this episode and hope you enjoy. Click the band names above for more info about their music, tourdates, and recordings.
The music featured during the climbing segment this week is by Pretty Lights. "Pretty Lights is the musical vision of the ultra-versatile Colorado based producer Derek Vincent Smith, accompanied in the live setting by drummer, Cory Eberhard. Together these two achieve a raw energy rarely reached in the realm of electronic music." The albums are available for free download at the website prettylightsmusic.com.
The music featured during the longboarding segment is by Husker Du. Hüsker Dü was an American punk rock band formed in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota in 1979. The band's continual members were guitarist Bob Mould, bassist Greg Norton, and drummer Grant Hart. Hüsker Dü never achieved mainstream success, but attained an influence far larger than their modest sales figures would indicate. Following a series of successful albums, including Zen Arcade (1984) and New Day Rising (1985), the band signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1986, becoming one of the first American underground rock bands to sign with a major record label.
Episode 1:
The Beech Mountain Downhill segment features music by the band Thin. The song is Crystal Halftone and was featured on the No Type recording Snap-on Grooves ~ "Full-length release from drum n bass hero Thin, including 9 tracks of sweet jazzy beats, lovely crafted downtempo stylings & of course, lively rattling drums!"
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The Roadside Elk segment features music by the band Janah. Excerpt from cdbaby.com: The sound of Janah, hailed as 'Jubilant and compelling' by the Chicago Sun Times, is working and so are they. The five-piece Atlanta-based band that Creative Loafing critics and readers both voted Best Local International/World Music Band in 2002, has been gaining popularity with a diverse, enthusiastic fan base across the country. The featured song is "Hitching Post of the Sun" off of their release World That Surrounds You.
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The sement "Castaway at Shiprock" features music from the band Sound Tribe Sector 9 ~ Santa Cruz-based, 5-piece electronic jam band fusing live instruments with "electronica." The song is Kaya off of their live release from 2001 Seasons 01.
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The Blood, Sweat, & Gears video segment features music by the Raleigh-based Chatham County Line. The song is "Chip of a Star" off of their recent release IV. Pitchfork Magazine:
IV is the most rewarding offering from Chatham County Line to date. It's a little bit bigger and a little more elaborate than its predecessors, but it's an incremental step toward something more expansive. It still retains the best elements of the band's music-- its separation from the moment. This music isn't a product of its era, but nor is it married to a bygone one. It's essentially timeless, both in terms of era and when I find I can listen to it. That's a quality any band would be happy to claim.
— Joe Tangari, March 18, 2008
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