DigiVegas 128 - Dare Dukes

My guest this week is Savannah, GA singer-songwriter Dare Dukes.

I don't normally like to simply cut and paste sections of a guest's bio as my show description, I think that's kind of lazy, but Dare's bio is so well-written I don't think I can do a better job to describe his music.

The songs that make up Dare Dukes’ new album, Prettiest Transmitter of All, are a striking combination of incisive intelligence and sweet, doleful hooks. Looking past the shiny surfaces of American life, the Savannah, GA-based singer-songwriter chronicles the everyday world, mining the margins for the eccentric characters and bizarre events that are the heart of his music.

Check out his web site and his Myspace page

Download the show's MP3 FILE here.

Prettiest Transmitter Of All can be purchased at:

and at amazon.com:

DigiVegas podsafe Showcase - 001

Welcome to the first episode of The Digivegas Podsafe Showcase, a collection of songs by bands I'd really like to have on the show for an interview sometime.

I hope you like the music. If you do, please go to www.podcastalley.com to cast a vote for the show and to leave a comment on what band/song you like best.

Age Of Daze - Overrated

Bang Bang Eche - 4 To The Floor

Bloc Party - Helicopter

Peachcake - Welcome To The Party To Save The World

Junk Science - Running Shoes

Tash - Tonight Collide

Telling On Trixie - Ugly Broke And Sober

The Benjy Davis Project - I Love You

Jay Broyer - Midnight

The Phantom Band - Folk Song Oblivion

Rudely Interrupted - Don't Break My Heart

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Yes, 2 In One Day... DigiVegas 127 - Alyse Black

I had a chance to talk to Alyse Black again today. You might remember her from Episode 083 of DigiVegas.

This year she was nominated for Grammy's in 6 Jazz categories for her debut CD Too Much And Too Lovely. That's a remarkable accomplishment, even if one doesn't win. Think about it, most musicians work their entire lives to even earn one nomination, and Alyse got 6 on her first attempt. That alone is reason to celebrate!

So, come check out this episode of DigiVegas. I'll be talking to Alyse about the Grammy's, and what she's been up to this past year. She'll also update us on her upcoming tour dates, as well as share some sneak-peeks at her new material she plans on putting on her sophomore CD later this summer.

Too Much And Too Lovely can be purchased at:

and on Amazon.com.

Download the show's MP3 FILE here.

I also want to tell everyone that I'm stating a new feature on DigiVegas. Every once in a while, I haven't yet decided on the frequency, I will be presenting you The DigiVegas Podsafe Showcase. It will be posted here on www.digivegas.com, and use the same RSS feed, so if you want to check it out or subscribe to it, just keep on doing what you're doing in getting DigiVegas regularly.

Basically, The DVPS is an idea I came up with to feature more bands for the audience. The interview show is great, it really helps listeners get to know the people behind all this great indie music. Problem is, I can't cover very much ground doing one interview a week.

The DVPS will be in podcast form only, and feature the best...at least in my mind, independent, podsafe music, just like the regular DigiVegas shows, but the DVPS will feature 10-12 songs an episode, from as many artists, with no interview and very little interference by yours truly and his big mouth. It will be kind of like the proverbial mix tape, and this will be 100% guaranteed, certified podsafe.music from bands I haven't had a chance to interview yet for one reason or another. So, if you're one of those bands and are excited to be on this part of the show, get in touch with me, and we'll see what we can do to set up an interview.

-Paulie

DigiVegas 126 - National Ghost

My guests this week are member s of the Detroit based band National Ghost. you might remember them individually from previous endeavors: Kunundrum, Weathered Tone, Vietnam Prom, Penumbrae, Stash, Some People’s Children, Thunderharp Choir and Robb Roy. With such a great deal of musical experience among them, it's easy to understand why they are dubbed a "super-group" by Local film maker Jim Bonner.

The band’s debut disc features 14 tracks of original eclectic rock and pop that borrow liberally from every type of genre you could imagine. ....Americana...., country, funk, reggae, jam, prog-rock, blues—like some tasty musical smoothie; it’s an energized and powerful blend.(Metro Times)

You can check out National Ghost at their WEBSITE, or on their MYSPACE PAGE.

Download the show's MP3 FILE here.

National Ghost's CD can be purchased at:

DigiVegas 125 - Pellets On Target

My guests this week are Jon and Thommy (center L, AND center R) , from Pellets On Target, of Orlando, FL.

They are currently tearing up the Florida music scene supporting their new CD Attic Breeze. Check out episode 125 of DigiVegas to hear tracks off the album.

You can check them out on their Web Site and their Myspace Page

Download the show's MP3 FILE here.

We have new show theme music! Thanks to Jeff Michaels for providing the music track, and thanks to Eric "Pottsie" Potts for the voice over work.

DigiVegas 124 - David Martinez Band

My guest this week is David Martinez, and his drummer, Johhny Ramos, from Corpus Christi, TX. The new, debut CD was released on january 20, and we will listen to tracks off of it, as well as have a few copies to give away. All you have to do is call the DigiVegas Skype-in line or email me. Tell me you want it. It's just that simple.

First come, first served. (That ought to teach you to subscribe to the show! )

Download the show's MP3 FILE here.

DigiVegas 123 - Liquor Boxx

My guest this week is Chicago band Liquor Boxx. These guys play just straight up rock 'n roll, no chaser. What really impressed me about them is the decision they made to just "go for it". They hopped in their van one summer with only a single non-paying gig booked, and decided to stay on the road for several months. They booked as they went. That takes some serious stones if you ask me. Check them out on episode 123 of DigiVegas.

Download the show's MP3 FILE here.

Check them out on their Myspace Page.

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DigiVegas 122 - Femi

My guest this week has been performing in the Oakland, CA underground scene for years. Her music has been defined as neo-funk & soul but its roots go much deeper with an infusion of afro-latin/carribean rhythms, jazz, hip-hop, salsa and rock, blending perfectly to create a unique sound all her own. Her debut solo CD Sweet Water Soul is impressing music lovers and critics alike. (That doesn't necessarily mean that critics are not music lovers or that music lovers aren't critics...) FEMI joins me on episode 122 of DigiVegas to share her music, her history, her thoughts on music education, as well as her desire to have the show's fans name my drum kit! I've had the thing for about 3 years now, and it never dawned on me to name it, um...him... her.

Download or listen to the show's MP3 FILE here.

Check out Femi on her WEB SITE

or her MYSPACE PAGE

her music is for sale at or at amazon.com:

DigiVegas 121 - The Respectables

Melodic Power Pop? Sure, but with a Detroit difference. With raspy vocals, nitro-fueled guitar solos, straight ahead four-on-the-floor drums, the assembly line is now cranking out brand new Motor City rock in it's finest traditions. Songs that get to the point in a hurry and stay with you long after the three minutes are over. R-E-S-P-E-C-T for The Respectables? Absolutely!

Check them out on episode 121 of DigiVegas!

Download the show's MP3 FILE here.

DigiVegas 120 -- Christmas Is Jesus

This is a VERY rough mix of Christmas Is Jesus, performed by Living Water Fellowship Church of Henderson, NV.



We recorded on 4 different 2-track recorders. The tracks did not sync up, and all recorded at slightly varying speeds throughout the program. It was a pain in the neck to line everything up and keep it all synchronized. So, please be forgiving of the mix, I know it sucks. I will continue to work on this in the coming weeks and hopefully will have something much better for you sometime in January, maybe even February.



Sorry. Guess I'll never shoot my mouth off again and promise to deliver something like this so quickly.

Next year will be better. Once I get my new computer, I will be able to record 16, maybe 20 tracks at a time with that, automatically synced, and another 8 with a friend's stand alone recorder. Maybe I can sync that up too, but even if I don't the 8 will be synced up with each other, and it'll be much easier to line it up with what I already have. It'll better and easier, trust me.



Merry Christmas everybody!

Download the MP3 FILE here.



-Paulie