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The Belle Weather  Eric Cox is one half of the Wisconsin indie-duo The Belle Weather. Equal parts modern folk and indie rock – their music is a fusion of inspired anthems and the art of simple storytelling. The Belle Weather will be playing Mile of Music 6, and are part of The Avenue’s Spotlight on The Mile series. Check avenueradio.com for a complete schedule. Eric spends a lot of time behind the wheel and he talks about the music that keeps him company while he drives to gigs. He offers up lots of good listening. And speaking of good listening - you can catch The Belle Weather at The Stoneyard on July 15. For full live schedule and more about the band go to https://www.thebelleweather.com The Belle Weather - “Unbound” https://youtu.be/v1x1yo5fqVk I take the back roads and side streets home from work every day. I slow down on yellow lights, hoping to catch the red. I don’t mind traffic jams (unless I’m on my way to a gig!). At the end of any trip – long or short – I typically end up sitting in my driveway, listening until the very last note of whatever song is playing. I’ll take any opportunity I can find to add another song to my day… I logged over 28,000 miles on the road last year – the majority of which were traveled with a car full of guitars and amplifiers. Music is a constant presence in my life. I’ve always been an “album listener.” I’m not a fan of playlists, compilations, or “Greatest Hits.” I love being able to spend an hour or so with an artist in their time and space, and an album captures that in a very unique way. Here is what I’m listening to at the moment…  On the turntable at home is Brandi Carlile’s new album, By the Way, I Forgive You. It’s a stunningly personal collection of songs, and a fine addition to the stellar collection of albums she’s released to date. I was fortunate to catch her first album in rotation at a music store about 13 years ago – her voice caught my ear immediately. Since that time, I’ve see her live more than any other artist. My wife and I even drove out to Red Rocks to see her on the Firewatcher’s Daughter tour in 2015. She’s on my personal “Mount Rushmore” of musicians! I absolutely love her voice, her sound, and her songwriting. Brandi Carlile - “The Joke” https://www.youtube.com/user/BrandiCarlile Last weekend, I saw Brandi Carlile play shows in Chicago and Milwaukee. The opening act both nights was a duo called The Secret Sisters. I purchased their new album, You Don’t Own Me Anymore, and that is playing on my phone at the moment. The Sisters’ close harmonies are incredible. Beautiful. Haunting. Ethereal. The richness of their intertwined voices tangles spectacularly with their dark, melancholy songs and biting lyrics. It’s an experience. My favorite track at the moment is murder ballad called “Mississippi.”  The Secret Sisters - “Mississippi" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkfFNVtlquI When music first became universally digital, I struggled with trying to keep everything organized in one place. My brain likes things tidy. It’s been an exercise in futility, to say the least! Over time, I’ve come to enjoy having different music in different places. It’s expanded my listening… the turntable… my phone… my iPod…the cd player in my car… On the Cd Player, at the moment, Milwaukee singer/songwriter Micah Olsan’s latest EP, Open Space. We’ve had the great pleasure of sharing a stage with Micah quite a few times over the years, and I’ve loved his music from the first time we heard him with Micah Olsan & The Many. His latest release is a solo effort, and these are some of his finest songs to date. He really lets his creativity and songwriting chops shine on this EP! My favorite is a track called “Dollar,” which gets stuck in my head (in the best possible way!) for weeks at a time. Micha Olsan - “Dollar" https://www.micaholsan.com/music Finally, the iPod. This is my “go-to” device for road trips. 120 gigs of mile-grinding sonic bliss. My most recent spin has been Less Is More from Milwaukee/Appleton folk trio Listening Party. I love their music. Their latest single, “Bones,” is a hit waiting to happen.  Listening Party - “Bones” https://soundcloud.com/listeningpartymusic/sets/less-is-more I also have some standards that get me through the less inspiring trips. If I know I have a long day of work ahead of me (my days start at 12 hours and get longer from there), I’ll start the day with Lisa Hannigan’s latest album, At Swim. Her voice is absolutely breathtaking, and at the very least I’ll have that to carry my morning! If I need a dose of reality and brilliant songwriting, I head toward anything by Jason Isbell. He might just be the best songwriter of our generation. On late night trips after shows when I’m fighting to stay awake, my remedy is The Hazards of Love by The Decemberists. It is perhaps the most creative album since Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, and it’s engaging in a way that always gets me home.  I could go on for ages, perhaps I already have! There is so much great music in the world. The art of staying young is to keep searching, and discovering, and learning. I love to travel the roads with music I know, but there is nothing quite as exciting as hearing a new song that absolutely floors you on the first listen. I keep searching. I fully intend to be an embarrassing old man still attending rock concerts with the kids someday. In fact, I intend to play shows until my fingers won’t move and my voice won’t make a sound! I hope teleportation has a good sound system. I will probably choose to take the long way home!
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 If you’re a frequent live music attendee in our area, chances are good that you have seen Mike Underwood at the drum set. An extremely versatile and talented percussionist, Mike plays over 300 shows a year with an array of different ensembles – Jazz, Blues, Rock, R&B, Soca, Orchestral, Latin, and more. He’s a member of Kyle Megna and The Monsoons, Jazz Orgy, and, if you’ve attended any Avenue show with Steve March-Tormé, Mike is part of the all-star band. Mike is part of a handful of local musicians working hard to keep jazz alive and cool in the Valley. If you’d like to support the scene, you can find Mike performing at any of these weekly jazz gigs. Sunday Nights - Fletch’s in Oshkosh 9pm Tuesday Nights - Cena in Appleton 8pm Wednesday Nights - Becket’s in Oshkosh 7:30pm Visit mikeunderwoodmusic.com to learn more. We figured that a guy like this would be listening to some really interesting music, and Mike didn’t disappoint. “First off I get really excited about exotic grooves and music from other countries.  “Anitta is a Brazilian singer that I learned about from an Uber driver while on tour in Florida. I can’t get enough of her!" Anitta “Indecente” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbN7lbjOUho “In spirit of Uncovered Too and people absolutely killing cover songs and making them their own, here is PJ Morton featuring YEBBA coving a Bee Gees song “How Deep is Your Love.” I dare you to listen to it only once!" PJ Morton “How Deep is Your Love” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F9pL06IC8k  I would be remiss to not include Harry Connick Jr., he helped me fall in love with jazz as a little boy. This song says everything about jazz not having to be stuffy, boring or too intellectual.” Harry Connick Jr. “(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYj6PCTTdic  A girl from Canada who sings jazz in French on a rooftop in Paris? Oui, still vous plait! Emillie-Claire Barlow has become one of my favorite singers of all time. “C’est si Bon”…It’s so good.
Emillie-Claire Barlow “C’est si Bon” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsJb4C8ghV0 Baba Ghanooj  Ric Reynolds plays lead guitar for Baba Ghanooj, a band familiar to local audiences. If karaoke is your thing, you may recognize him as a member of the band at Deja Vu in Appleton as part of their Tuesday night Live Band Karaoke. But perhaps his favorite resume line item would be as father and occasional band mate of Hillary Reynolds. And, you can find him playing as part of Steve March-Tormé’s all-star band for Uncovered Too on June 28 at The Meyer Theatre. We caught up with him to find out what he listens to when he’s not doing any of the above. “As a child of the ‘70s, the music in heavy rotation for me is greatly weighted toward that era, along with the groundbreaking efforts that influenced it. It’s what essentially taught me how to play—from the Beatles opening my eyes on Sullivan in February 1964 to picking up my older brother’s bass (sans permission) and playing along to Peter Cetera’s melodic lines on Chicago II, or trying to imitate the intricate stylings of James Taylor’s acoustic. “Scrolling through my phone I find myself constantly returning to Steely Dan, Beach Boys, Beatles, Chicago, James Taylor, CSN (with and without Brother Neil—who is also frequented solo), The Who, Traffic, Grateful Dead, Yes—you get the picture. "I haven’t adopted the modern method of music consumption, that is, throw on some streaming service and just let it roll. I still prefer to hear complete works where possible. How can you not listen to the entire Pet Sounds album? Abbey Road (side 2, anyway) must be heard in its entirety. Or Steely Dan’s Katy Lied? No mystery I’m seldom appointed DJ at parties.” Pet Sounds https://youtu.be/T0spkrwl9Qk Abbey Road https://youtu.be/X4RQ3HX9jKg Katy Lied https://youtu.be/QkFkkNaYvhQ  “The only terrestrial radio music I hear these days is on The Avenue—the other stations are not listenable to me. Plus, you have my daughter [Hillary Reynolds] on somewhat regular rotation and I still swell with a father’s pride when I hear her on the radio.
“When I got remarried in 2006, my lovely wife rekindled some dormant artists (Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell—and also brought some new stuff to my life, mostly in the classic country realm, along with Elvis. “Having said all that, I quickly jotted down some of my favorite albums. The list is fleeting; it could change tomorrow, but the genre is pretty consistent.” Beach Boys Pet Sounds and SMiLE Steely Dan Katy Lied, Aja Beatles Rubber Soul and Abbey Road The Who Tommy Neil Young After the Gold Rush Chicago II, V James Taylor One Man Dog Frank Zappa One Size Fits All CSN&Y Four Way Street Traffic John Barleycorn Must Die Grateful Dead American Beauty Yes Fragile Listening Party  Jacob Wood is a member of Listening Party, an alternative folk trio out of Milwaukee whose music has found a home on The Avenue. The group is in the Fox Valley and Green Bay often and their shows never disappoint! You’ll find lots to love in the story-driven songwriting, skilled musicianship, and just seeing how much fun these guys have on stage. Jacob contributes lively keyboard and vocals. And he shared his music influences with The Avenue. For more information and show dates https://www.listeningpartymusic.com or follow them on Facebook. Check out “Train” from Listening Party’s most recent album Less is More https://youtu.be/ANMoRX5IUlM  My dad always had a Tom Petty cassette in his truck and I remember loving to flip it over when one side was done. The first Tom Petty album I was introduced to was Full Moon Fever shortly followed by Wildflowers. Wildflowers taught me a lot about a complex simplicity in word choice, harmony and melody selection, an art truly tough to master. Even as an adult Tom’s albums have influenced me and grown on me. Damn the Torpedoes and Highway Companion are near and dear to the repertoire.” Tom Petty "Wildflowers” https://youtu.be/AldoDm2bV04  “Andrew McMahon of Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin and as Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. McMahon’s pop/punk style of piano playing made the instrument cool and indy during my development as a player. He approaches pop piano lines and electronic keys to mold a very unique singer songwriter, piano-driven sound. I’ve always found it helpful to play and sing these songs as you’re often challenged with a difficult piano line and a complex singing rhythm which makes you better at both.” Andrew McMahon “I Woke up in a Car” https://youtu.be/Eh2o28A3RIQ  “Vampire Weekend – I fell in love with Vampire Weekend while I was in college studying music. What caught me was their debut album, self-titled, Vampire Weekend which was seemingly genre-less, covering classical, rock/pop/punk and African influences. A modern day Paul Simon with popped collars embracing the peppy music theory nerdom. This band also taught me a lot about instrumentation and layering as they are masterful in this regard.”
Vampire Weekend A-Punk https://youtu.be/Qr4zaCBL5BI Avenue President and Programming Director  As you can imagine, Rob’s job requires him to listen to a lot of music. He’s always busy looking for more music to add to The Avenue’s 100% handcrafted playlist. Here are some recent additions that you’ll want to check out. “I’ve been busy listening to some great releases from local artists including some new ones."  “First up, an Avenue staple, Dead Horses. With their most recent release, My Mother The Moon, Dead Horses continue to build on their legacy with great songwriting and their signature cool Americana sound. You can hear “Swinger in the Trees” and “On and On” in The Avenue playlist. Dead Horses “Swinger in the Trees” https://youtu.be/n4qafTZ3C_0  “Listening Party, a local favorite from Milwaukee, released Less is More, their latest album in May. Highly original and infectious, we’ve added the title cut to The Avenue’s playlist. Listening Party “Less is More” https://youtu.be/Z_GelvsaMfY  “Another recent addition is local band Feed The Dog. They have a sound that is tough to describe, but so easy to listen to – it’s fiddle and Kottke-like tiger pickin’, combined with funky bass and percussive soul. “Rick James Mother" and “Rib Mountain Shakedown” have found a home on The Avenue. If you want to see what Feed the Dog is all about, they will appear on “Rock Garden Live” this Sunday at CW14. Feed the Dog “Rick James Mother” https://youtu.be/yS7bCVhvY9Q “I’ve heard a few new cuts from J-Council which makes me excited for the band’s new release slated for sometime this summer.  “I’m a big fan of the new Traveler release, Western Movies. Traveler is comprised of Cory Chisel, Robert Ellis and Jonny Fritz and you can hear the very lively “Hummingbird” on 91.1 now.
Traveller “Hummingbird” https://youtu.be/PT712mveAwc “I’ve been spending a lot of time with Kurt Gunn’s catalog of music. Kurt stopped by The Avenue studios and played a song from his upcoming album for us. You can hear that exclusive, live version of “Queen” playing now, and I am eagerly awaiting the July 14 release of Long Drive to Nowhere. Kurt Gunn “Superior” https://youtu.be/KWr2ozcxehA “We live in an amazingly creative music community here at The Avenue and we feel fortunate to be able to share these artists with you everyday.” 91.1 The Avenue  Tammy’s name may be familiar to you if you’ve made a donation to The Avenue. Tammy handles donor relations in addition to her official title of Avenue accountant. Tammy is more than just an employee – she’s an Avenue super fan. She listened to The Avenue long before she came to work here and brings that devotion to everything she does for The Avenue. When asked to contribute to the Listening Room, I said, “Honestly, I only listen to The Avenue. I can’t remember the last time I listened to any other music than on the radio...except the P!NK cd that has been in my car for the last several years.” “That's ok,” Rob replied, “just tell us what you like listening to on the Avenue.” Well, that's too easy – I could go on and on about that. But, I'll just leave you with just a few. Indigo Girls – Swamp Ophelia was one of the soundtracks of the time that I spent as a full-time volunteer in Georgia for Habitat for Humanity International, as a collegiate challenge coordinator. When I hear the Indigo Girls played on the Avenue, I'm transported back to 1995, with the smell of construction dust, saltwater marshes, itchy gnats, trolley rides, road trips around the Southeastern United States and life-long friendships made. Indigo Girls, Power of Two https://youtu.be/hj0yVN8pFNw Bruce Springsteen brings me back to 1989, my first car, windows down because it did not have air conditioning, and you had to roll them down by hand, cassette tapes, singing along, summer days working and summer evenings swimming at Schoolhouse Beach. Bruce Springsteen, Thunder Road https://youtu.be/YdhkaPZtQF4 Prince rode along on the school bus in 1985, as our high school traveled to Beaver Island, Michigan – two ferry rides, a drive all the way around Lake Michigan – to play in an Islands International Soccer Tournament. It was four days with teachers and friends who are more like family. Soccer, dancing, meeting exotic foreigners – Canadians. Prince, Raspberry Beret https://youtu.be/l7vRSu_wsNc Gordon Lightfoot is my early childhood and my mom's 8-Track player in her 1970 Chevy Vega. Gordon Lightfoot, Carefree Highway https://youtu.be/ewhM7I9gD4U I'm may not be as musically literate as the rest of the Avenue staff, or our listeners. I do find our playlist to be of great value in my life. I could go on and on about why I like listening to the Avenue. Who says there is no such thing as time travel?! What are YOU listening to? We’d love to hear! All that’s required is your love for music! Send your current playlist and a few words about it to listeningroom@avenueradio.com – you could be featured in The Listening Room!
Singer/Songwriter FEATherWOLF  Shaun Marie is a local singer/songwriter who along with Sam Luna performs as FEATherWOLF. You can hear her on The Avenue or at one of many live FEATherWOLF performances in and around the valley. FEATherWOLF’s recent album release show “In The Livingroom” played to a packed house and was a perfect example of their collaborative and generous spirt. FEATherWOLF is working on their third album, along with Aaron Duesterhoeft on acoustic guitar. For more information and schedule of performances go to http://www.featherwolfmusic.com or on https://www.facebook.com/featherwolfmusic/ “This was actually a hard task, as I find my music tastes are constantly changing with the day, time and seasons, listening to a vast array of artists and genres. However, here are a bit of my constants: “I’m always in some way, shape or form listening to Brandi Carlile and Janis Joplin. Both are two of my biggest inspirations as far as songwriting goes and just being bad-a$$, strong women in the music industry. “Brandi Carlile’s newest album, By the Way, I Forgive You, is amazing, as well as any of her albums, in my opinion. I can always find something within her lyrics that will fit exactly how I’m feeling while listening to her. And the harmonies! I can’t speak enough how beautiful her harmonies are with her backing band, twin brothers, Tim and Phil Hanseroth. Brandi Carlile “Everytime I Hear That Song” https://youtu.be/XlCSW2ICJjQ “Janis Joplin’s tune, “Trust Me," is one of my favorites, off of her last album, Pearl. It just makes me happy whenever listening to it. I am a runner and I find Janis’ songs are really great for a good workout. Her energy comes out so easily and feeds into your soul…I love that! Janis Joplin “Trust Me” https://youtu.be/kuWy_TGMjxw  “I have found that I always gravitate towards a lot of classic rock artists, such as Led Zepplin (a couple favorite tunes: “Darlene,” “Going to California,” “The Lemon Song”), Fleetwood Mac (“Songbird” and “Gold Dust Woman” are a few favorites), and The Beatles, of course. I would have to say that one of my favorite love songs of all time is Jim Croce’s, “Time in a Bottle.” Being a blues fan, Luther Allison’s Bad News is Coming album is a massive favorite, with the song, “Evil is Going On,” being a favorite song off of the album. The harmonica parts are tasteful and straight-up blues harp – a big reason for my liking it.” Luther Allison “Evil is Going On” https://youtu.be/QyVbiDJb2nk What are YOU listening to? We’d love to hear! All that’s required is your love for music! Send your current playlist and a few words about it to listeningroom@avenueradio.com – you could be featured in The Listening Room!
HR and Marketing Director, East Wisconsin Savings Bank  This week Deb Bartel, of East Wisconsin Savings Bank (an Avenue supporting partner and Listening Room sponsor), shares a peek at her playlist. Like most Avenue listeners, Deb’s music tastes are wide-ranging. Also like most Avenue listeners, her passion for music is obvious! Take a look. “I love music. I love the stories and inspiration behind a song, love to learn about musicians, and I love to sing. As far as what I listen to – I split my time between several different genres of music based on where I am and who I'm with.  “I’ll start off with a music confession: Sunday mornings I love to listen to a polka show that’s on a local radio station close to where I live! It drives my husband nuts, but it’s just too much fun to listen to. Especially if we’re on our Harley! (I also make him listen to Patsy Cline on the bike, and reassure him that all bikers love Patsy).” Patsy Cline Crazy https://youtu.be/6QEDb3xzdec  “Throughout the week, I will listen to hard alternative rock. I'm a little over 50, and grew up with hair bands, but I really like newer hard rock (as long as it’s melodic). I don’t get into that angry roaring sound, but give me a hard rock band that has a slight melodic bent to it, and I’m all over that. One band that I go back to again and again is Staind, with lead singer Aaron Lewis. “Mudshovel” is such an amazing song, so much passion. He can tear a song apart, but then he can sing something like “Black” by Pearl Jam. I was a big hair girl in the 80s, and I really did NOT like grunge. But I can still remember exactly where I was when I heard Aaron Lewis sing “Black” – and I finally understood that song, and those lyrics, and almost had to pull over in my car, I was crying so hard (and became a huge Pearl Jam fan, right then and there). Go figure, because now Aaron sings country music. Which is good!” Aaron Lewis “Black” https://youtu.be/JC6_WgraOBA “I tend to listen to country while I’m working. I love country music. Not bro-country, or that crossover chick-country crap they call country these days. Gary Allan is one of my favorites. This man has had a difficult life, and those struggles come through in his music – you can feel that pain in his voice and his lyrics. “It Ain’t the Whiskey” is one of my favorites. He didn’t write it, but the story and his delivery are what I love about country music. I can’t wait to see him in a smaller venue in a few weeks, doing an acoustic show where he gets to talk about what went into his songs, or why he chose them.” Gary Allan “It Ain’t the Whiskey” https://youtu.be/m3Xr67jp1Fo  “And of course if you’re talking about country music, you have to pay homage to Chris Stapleton. That man could sing the phone book and I’d cry. “Fire Away” and “Parachute" are two of my favorites - especially since they’re on my list of karaoke songs to rip into." Chris Stapleton “Fire Away” https://youtu.be/ZI-aPHeUDlk “Finally, I love revisiting my youth by listening to 70s classics. The Eagles, Dave Mason, Journey, Boston, Pablo Cruise, Ambrosia, Elton John, Firefall, Gary Wright, Little River Band, Gerry Rafferty, Heart, Fleetwood Mac – Love them all! Brings back memories of sleepovers, staying out until the streetlights came on, baby oil suntans, and spraying Sun-In in our hair! “I need to go listen to some music…" What are YOU listening to? We’d love to hear! All that’s required is your love for music! Send your current playlist and a few words about it to listeningroom@avenueradio.com – you could be featured in The Listening Room!
Singer/Songwriter, Avenue Host  This guy needs no introduction to Avenue listeners! Today we’ve got Steve talking about the music he listens to when he’s not playing music for you. If you are a fan of Steve, and The Avenue’s format, you’ll want to grab your tickets to Uncovered Too, starring Steve March Tormé. Steve brings his considerable music chops, an all-star band, and special guests to The Meyer Theatre June 28. It’s your chance to see Steve in his natural habitat – the stage! Steve will share the kind of songs we all love from The Avenue as well as his stories behind the music. Those who attended last year’s show raved about the experience so we’re bringing it back! Get your tickets by calling 1.877.508.9191 or online here. “So, my first LISTENING ROOM contribution. Well, since this is my first, we will go a bit "old school" today, next time I'll write about some more contemporary music. Here are three offerings that I would suggest to those who'd like to listen. "I'm definitely a melody/harmony guy. I appreciate all kinds of music but what perks my ears up are interesting left turns in melodies, chord changes, harmonies, etc.  “One of the albums that spurred my interest in being a musician, as I'm sure it did for many others, is The Beatles Rubber Soul. Is it their best album? I'm not sure how to qualify “best” when it comes to The Beatles. Sgt. Pepper was probably more important historically, Revolver might have had the best songs overall but Rubber Soul was where they went from being a curiosity to “wow, these guys just passed up the other groups from England, big time!” From the opening guitar riff on “Drive My Car” to the fuzz bass on “Think For Yourself” to perhaps the best song John Lennon ever wrote “In My Life,” it just evokes really happy memories for me personally and I never tire of playing it.” The Beatles, Think For Yourself https://youtu.be/oQ9lEkpaIO8 The Beatles, In My Life https://youtu.be/5zTdxxl-RjA  “Next up: the self-titled debut album by Take 6, released in 1988 on Reprise Records. I've always loved thick, rich vocal harmonies, but even after knowing some of the work of the New York Voices, Manhattan Transfer and especially the Hi-Lo’s, I’d never heard ANYTHING like Take 6. Of course, 10 Grammy wins later and just about every other award one could attain in the recording business, not to mention collaborating with everyone from Whitney Houston, Al Jarreau, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and the aforementioned Manhattan Transfer (whom I saw them in concert with 2 years ago), I'm obviously not the only person who was blown away by their talent. It’s one thing to be able to sing the way they do, that’s impressive enough. But to arrange for a capella singing with the density and sophistication that they do? That’s a lot more than a doo wop group hanging around a street corner. That first album is sublime." Take 6, Spread Love https://youtu.be/zRfcMn1TVAM  “And finally, a double album that came out in 1972, which cemented my being a big fan of Todd Rundgren, Something/Anything. “There are other musicians who’ve played all the instruments on their albums and some are really good and some . . . well . . . maybe they should’ve used other players for a little help. Not the case here. Todd plays everything on the album (except for one or two tracks that have horns) and the albums are so diverse and so musical but mostly, they hit my sweet spot: great melodies and harmonies. There are melancholy ballads, hardcore rockers and some unique pop offerings that make those two discs unique and still relevant. He also had the hubris (insight?) to make the first song the single and he did it on purpose, copying the formula that many Motown groups did. And he got away with it. “I Saw the Light” is still one of his best known singles. I wore out Something/Anything a long time ago but I can still throw it in the car stereo and appreciate how good it is.” Todd Rundgren “I Saw the Light” https://youtu.be/U_KGv7rDWFM What are YOU listening to? We’d love to hear! All that’s required is your love for music! Send your current playlist and a few words about it to listeningroom@avenueradio.com – you could be featured in The Listening Room!
Singer/Songwriter Peridot, Hillary Reynolds Band  This week we turn to Hillary Reynolds, friend of The Avenue, whose music is familiar to listeners as Hillary Reynolds Band and Peridot. The Appleton native has relocated to Los Angeles but makes it back to her hometown now and again, sometimes as a special guest in our studios or in concert with Steve March Tormé. Hillary will be in town soon, and in advance of that we talked with her about what music is currently on her playlist. You can see Hillary in concert, April 19, with Peridot performing at the Gerold Opera House in Weyauwega for an intimate trio performance featuring a timeline of songs spanning from the Hillary Reynolds Band as well as some brand new songs. Advance tickets are $12 (Tickets $15 at the door). More information available at http://wegaarts.com/tickets/ And, you can also see Hillary in The Avenue’s upcoming Uncovered Too with Steve March Tormé – get your tickets now at avenueradio.com. Peridot “Lonely Work” https://youtu.be/9YXftp7zE4M Learn more about Peridot here http://peridotband.com
“My musical “comfort food” will always be The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Supremes, Neil Young, Sam Cooke etc… I call them “comfort food” because when I was growing up, I had no choice over what my parents fed me (for which, I am forever grateful!) - for better or for worse, these artists will always be full of nostalgia & a sense of home. “Lately, I’ve really been cutting my teeth into some Scandinavian music. There seems to be something in the water for me out there. I think I’m drawn to the music because the songs aren’t afraid of being complex, simple, honest and the music isn’t watered down. Maybe that statement makes me cynical, but lately, I've been feeling like music tastemakers are more important now than ever before in a world of 30 second clips of Instagram “stars,” lip syncing “stars,” streaming, accessibility and content overload. That being said, each artist I’m drawn to right now is distinct, and their music is a glimpse into their imagination as well as a lens into how they see the world. There’s a cool depth there. Knowing that Avenue listeners are always up for discovering new music, I figured these three artists would be perfect for adventurous ears. “About a year ago, I started listening to Norwegian singer-songwriter and producer, Aurora. She’s an old soul. Her music has a way of combining raw, ethereal vocals with complex soundscapes that fuse together to give a soul-bearing flavor to pop. Her music has a lot of moments in each song – I love “Conquerer,” “Runaway,” “Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1).” Oh! and go for a run while listening to “Running With The Wolves.” She’s so incredibly weird & lovely in the best way. Listen to her ASAP. Do it!” Aurora “Runaway” https://youtu.be/d_HlPboLRL8 Aurora “Running With the Wolves” https://youtu.be/06ht9MyJLT4 “Tingsek is my favorite artist from Sweden. Specifically, his Restless Soul record. He had a hand in writing, producing, and mastering everything on Restless Soul and also mixed the entire album. I admire the hell out of that. Check out tracks “Coming Back to You” and “Goodbye.” His voice is soulful and dreamy. His latest record, Amygdala is a little more out-there, pushing the conventions of pop, but there’s still something undeniably magical about his sentiments, arrangements, & ability to produce delicious sounding tracks." Tingsek “Goodbye” https://youtu.be/9n699dykRXs Tingsek “Coming Back to You” https://youtu.be/ctAWx6ixUhY “Finally, Bernhoft. Another magical Norwegian. Holy cannoli. I love his writing. I love his voice. Love his guitar playing. “Come Around” and “Falter” are two standout tracks. If you can ever see him live, do it. His energy is contagious and he’s probably one of the happiest individuals I’ve ever met.” Bernhoft “Come Around” https://youtu.be/iyyq8yiJAgo Berhnoft “Falter” https://youtu.be/Qv0f0QcIO20 Enjoy, Avenue fam :) Love you more, Hillary What are YOU listening to? We’d love to hear! All that’s required is your love for music! Send your current playlist and a few words about it to listeningroom@avenueradio.com – you could be featured in The Listening Room!
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