http://oneforthevault.com The NESP Music Network Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:17:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was first alerted to the existence of this (mostly-defunct) band via a passing reference in an old review of a Taylor Hicks concert. The reviewer mentioned that it would be cool if Hicks covered some "obscure Blodwyn Pig" tunes. Having never heard of such a thing as ... http://oneforthevault.com/2008/11/13/something-different-blodwyn-pig/ For every singer who is signed to a major record contract, there are probably dozens more working in the trenches everyday trying to be heard. These days the internet, through sites such as myspace and music blogs such as OFTV, plays a significant role in getting independent music heard. ... http://oneforthevault.com/2008/11/02/introducing-billy-redfield/ This is a review of Marc Broussard’s newest CD Keep Coming Back, released on September 16, 2008. This album was recorded in just 11 days and marks his debut release on Atlantic Records. First a disclaimer: I am neither a music critic nor a writer by trade. The first thing that ... http://oneforthevault.com/2008/10/01/keep-coming-back-marc-broussard/ Recently, my lifelong friend Lisa and I went to see singer/songwriter Marc Broussard perform at the Lowell Summer Concert Series. I loved this musician before that night, but seeing him live has taken it to a much higher level! Due to rain, the show was moved from Boarding House ... http://oneforthevault.com/2008/09/14/concert-review-marc-broussard/ Prior to coming into American homes on American Idol's Season 5, Taylor Hicks had been a working musician for over 10 years. Working the bars and clubs of the southeastern US, Hicks honed his craft, becoming the seasoned performer we saw in our living rooms each week. As ... http://oneforthevault.com/2008/08/24/cd-review-early-works-taylor-hicks/ OFTV is pleased to welcome a new blogger, Maddie, to the family. Maddie will be entering her sophomore year of high school at the end of this month and we hope to hear more of her teen perspective in the future. Recently, I attended my first ever 92.5 Riverfront Festival. The ... http://oneforthevault.com/2008/08/13/925-riverfront-festival/ For about two months, my calendar for June 28 was marked “Martin Sexton at the LL Bean Summer Music Festival.” As the date approached and I had no volunteers to accompany me and gas prices rose, it started to look like I would spend another Saturday night at home. But one ... http://oneforthevault.com/2008/07/16/into-the-mystix/ I went to see John Mayer and Colbie Caillat this Thursday at the Susquehanna Bank Center in New Jersey. After arriving approximately an hour late due to a mix-up, I am surprised at the mile traffic back-up still trying to enter the arena. I’ve never been to this arena before ... http://oneforthevault.com/2008/07/12/john-mayer-71008/ This video was released last week. Please leave a comment at YouTube if you like it! [youtube XGIOb4H7VNQ] http://oneforthevault.com/2008/07/08/im-alright-now-david-ford/ So, as promised but a bit later because that's how things always go for me, here is my picking-apart of a song so we can all start learning a bit about the vocabulary of music. I have randomly chosen the Beach Boys' song "Darlin'" because it happened to come ... http://oneforthevault.com/2008/06/30/be-not-afraid-of-darlin/