[Spiny_Norman]

I did not hear much new material in 2013 that really stuck.  I think my favorite discovery was Clairy Browne and the Bangin Rackettes, retro 60s soul.  They were great live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irNtyaNHq5A

I already have been enticed in 2014 by an LA band called The Record Company.

http://therecordcompany.net/music.html

And I was introduced over the holiday to Valerie June whose recent album was produced by Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys.  I love his work and am automatically drawn to any of his projects.

Finally, last week I was thrilled to discover this Tiny Desk concert from Booker T Jones who just may be the coolest musician alive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh9KDzNkpSI

btw, if you have not seen last year's documentary called Muscle Shoals, add it to your Netflix queue.  Thumbs up from me.

[Spiny_Norman]

I did not hear much new material in 2013 that really stuck.  I think my favorite discovery was Clairy Browne and the Bangin Rackettes, retro 60s soul.  They were great live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irNtyaNHq5A

I already have been enticed in 2014 by an LA band called The Record Company.

http://therecordcompany.net/music.html

And I was introduced over the holiday to Valerie June whose recent album was produced by Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys.  I love his work and am automatically drawn to any of his projects.

Finally, last week I was thrilled to discover this Tiny Desk concert from Booker T Jones who just may be the coolest musician alive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh9KDzNkpSI

btw, if you have not seen last year's documentary called Muscle Shoals, add it to your Netflix queue.  Thumbs up from me.