Weekend Music Links: Issue 9

Welcome to Playground Music's ninth edition of Weekend Music Links. If you have any favorite blogs, message boards, videos, sites, bands, upcoming events, or anything else that you think deserves a mention, please send them our way. We love to get your feedback!

Remember-If you are a local musician or in a band (or know of one) and would like to get the word out about upcoming shows, releases or projects, drop us a line.

You can follow and contact us on twitter @ playgroundpc, or send a message to our Facebook page administrators: Ford Seeuws or Justin Weathermon.


LOCAL ARTISTS

Unfortunately, we don't have any local artists to feature this week. If you'd like to be featured please let us know!


LOCAL EVENTS

Individual Events

Heart of David Worship Series
Featuring Ford Seeuws on violin and Johnny Burrows, Vocalist.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
6:00pm - 7:00pm
GULF BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH
10620-HUTCHISON BLVD(Middle Beach Rd)
Call 234-8892 for more info or visit the Heart of David Worship Series Event Page for more info.

Chris Godber in God Bless America Concert
Saturday, September 12, 2009
11:00am - 2:00pm
Panama City Mall
Join Chris and many other artists at the Panama City Mall for a Free Concert! This is an inside event and should be in the center of the mall or on the Dillard's Wing. (More details to come....) Do a little shopping, listen to some music, it's all good! Chris goes on at 12:00PM.
Facebook Event Page

Ongoing Events

Backstage Pass Concert Series

The Romanics (featuring a handful of local musicians including Bay Arts' own Jennifer Jones) Performs Tonight!!
Dark and cool speakeasy atmosphere. Show up early and tour the backstage area. Local bands and you on stage!
Friday Nights from July 24th-August 28th
6:30 - 8:00
Marina Civic Center (Stage Entrance at Northeast corner of building)
$5
Tickets are available in advance - online at www.marinaciviccenter.com and at Civic Center box office window.
More information on their Facebook Event Page.

Live in Concert at the Martin Theatre

Sundays from now through Sept. 13
The Martin Theatre Green Room
3 - 7 p.m.
$2
This week featuring Mike Jurgensen.
Details:
3 to 4 pm is a meet and greet with the artists,
at 4 we begin recording the show for WKGC.
Come and be a part of the show. 5PM to 7PM is music and more music.
Every week Lucky Mudd opens up the the afternoon of music for a different musical guest.
For more details visit Emerald Coast Studio.com.

Will Therrien
Will's Wednesdays-7 pm @ Mellow Mushroom on the beach.
Saturdays - 8 pm @ Joey's Coffee Shop on Front Beach Road

Jazz, Jazz, Jazz!
On Wednesday nights, jazz fans have numerous options:

*Jazz Vocalist Suzanne Stewart-McDowell performs in the patio at the Los Antojitos Restaurant from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The restaurant is located about a mile east of the bridge on the edge of St. Andrews on Hwy. 98.

*Musician Steve Wiggins heads up a lively jam session at the Grand Panama Coffee Shop adjacent to the Edgewater Resort on Font Beach Road.

*Jazz Jam at the Granite Cafe (on the corner of Beck Ave and 10th St. in St. Andrews)from 6 - 10 pm. Bring an instrument and a bit of rhythm and join the jam!

YOUTUBE TALENT

* The Low Anthem is a folk band from the Northeast. What sets them apart is their phenomenal versatility. They play: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, upright bass, electric bass, banjo, clarinet, violin, mandolin, harmonica, keyboard, piano, trumpet, trombone, drum kit, pump organ, cellular telephones (from The Low Anthem's Wikipedia article). Check out their song For the Ghosts Who Write History Books, which features pump organ, guitar and clarinet. Thanks to David Swanson for the find.

* You must experience Shenzo. He makes an unplugged viola sound amplified and even distorted:
How to Play Rock Viola - Pt. 1.
How to Play Rock Viola - Pt. 2.

LINKS/NEWS

* In 2006 Filmmaker John Maher followed the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps for 80 days to get an insider's look at the rigors of a summer with a top-ranked drum and bugle corps. The result was Throw It Down, an 88 minute award-winning documentary that promises more than just inside jokes and you-had-to-be-there moments. An article featuring the film can be found on Marching.com. You can see the official trailer at the Throw It Down website.

* Marching.com also features a helpful technique guide by Wayne Downey, the music director for the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. Downey wrote this guide, which can be found at: Marching.com.

* U2's doing a Spiderman Opera. Well, that should be interesting? Thanks to the Daily Swarm for the info.

* South African songwriter Graeme Sacks has written a piece that should get the aspiring writers among us (song or otherwise) to get busy writing. Check it out at his blog: AfricanABC. Thanks to Artists House for the find.

TOTALLY RANDOM

* This one is worth a few laughs in the xkcd vein:


Well, that's all for this week. Thanks for reading!

Weekend Music Links: Issue 3

Welcome to Playground Music's third edition of Weekend Music Links. If you have any favorite blogs, message boards, videos, sites, bands or upcoming events you wish more people knew about, please send them our way. We love to get your feedback!

This week we introduce two new sections dedicated to local talent: Local Artists and Upcoming Music Events. If you are a musician or in a band (or know of one) and would like to get the word out, drop us a line.

You can follow and contact us on twitter @ playgroundpc, or send a message to our Facebook page administrators: Ford Seeuws or Justin Weathermon.


LOCAL ARTISTS

The Carolinas


The Carolinas have just released their first album Songbook 1: Moonlight or the Ghost.

From their MySpace:

The Carolinas’ first release, Songbook 1: Moonlight or The Ghost, is filled with alternative country gems and indie rock n’ roll anthems. A labor of love that compiles a year worth of songwriting and rehearsing has resulted in an album that is pure, engaging, and poised for a grand reception with energized fans. Songbook 1 features the talents of Lee Baker on the guitar and lead vocals, Casey Morgan playing bass and vocals, and Adam Carter on the drums and vocals. Ben May, a great friend, played guitar on the album and Weston Hine has stepped in to play guitar for the band live. The entire record was tracked live over a two-day span at Branch Studios in Panama City, Florida.

Often compared to famous musicians such as Ryan Adams, Wilco, Kings of Leon, Son Volt, and Tom Petty, the Carolinas are founded on blue-collar work ethic, friendship, and exceptional songwriting. “I can honestly say I’ve never been more proud of any record I’ve ever been a part of,” Lee explains. “Songbook 1 is just four guys in a room playing songs and having a great time, and I think that translates when you listen to the record. You hear the stories, the imperfections, and the beauty of these songs and what they’re about. I hope people really connect with the reality, warmth, and energy of this record.”

Check out their Facebook Page to hear their stuff. They're having a show this weekend, too (see below).

ERIC SCHROTENBOER


Eric released his first solo album in High School, and since then he has released five additional albums and written scores for various motion picture productions.

His most recent work was featured on the feature length documentary The Anatomy of Hate, an official selection at the Boston International Film Festival and the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival (samples here).

He's new to Panama City so let's make him feel welcome! Visit his website to learn more about Eric and check out his Facebook Page.


UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS

The Carolinas
Saturday July 11th
Blender Clothing/Pier Park
2-5pm
Free
Facebook Event Page

Bay Arts Alliance's Backstage Pass

Bay Arts Alliance is hosting a summer concert series showcasing local talent. The details:
Friday Nights July 24-August 28
The Marina Civic Center
6:30 pm
$5 Admission
Enter through backstage corner on NE side of building
For more info visit Bay Arts Alliance or check out the event on Facebook:
Backstage Pass.


YOUTUBE TALENT

Don't try this at home...or anywhere: Professor Norman Gray on Clarinet


For drummers and/or fans of The Dark Knight: check out Tom Grosset's The Dark Knight Remix.



LINKS/NEWS

* Not music related, but...today is National Cow Appreciation day at Chik Fil-A, and if you are willing to dress up like a cow, you can get a free meal. So if you're a chicken sandwich addict, pull out a sharpie and some old t-shirts and get over there. WJHG has the whole story on their website.

* Saxophonists and jazz enthusiasts: check out Jeff Rzepiela's Page. He offers free transcriptions and some fantastic online lessons addressing improvisation.

* Local writer Del Stone Jr. has cataloged his own list of worst songs ever at The News Herald. My favorite is #4...

* Some of us (myself included) probably did not even know what an ocarina was until the good folks at Nintendo released a Zelda game that was built around the instrument, but apparently St. Louis has a whole store dedicated to Ocarinas, which has now released the Teacarina: a teacup that doubles as an ocarina. See Take Me Out to the Ballgame performed on said instrument here. Never again will you have to set your Earl Grey down when you have that uncontrollable urge to play the Song of Storms. (Source: NAMM)

That's it for this week!