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Went to see The Beths last night on the opening night of their spring tour with my daughter. HIGHLY recommend seeing them on this tour!! Fantastic show and the tickets cost $25!! Where can you see an international act for that price that’s so good??!! GO SEE THEM!!!

#readandplay (719) #MusicChallenge youtu.be/IFzyk0h0Jyk?...

#DavidsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 5- from an album with a front cover you love youtu.be/hQBoetp2GRQ?...

#DavidsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 4- a less familiar song by a famous artist This is in my top 5 Tom Waits songs. If you know and love this song, we can be friends. “But no one puts flowers, on a flower’s grave” youtu.be/_x198_I0Nfc?...

#LookAndSee 420 #MusicChallenge youtu.be/t-dMOkjoPyk?...

#DavidsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 3- a remix or acoustic version youtu.be/FL0db8osUrk?...

#LookAndSee 419 #MusicChallenge youtu.be/uRrjDhQLw9s?...

#DavidsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 2- with a month in the title youtu.be/lhg2Zf3PnaU?...

#DavidsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 1 - a one hit wonder youtu.be/7hqgC3W9GUI

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 31!- a genre you’ve never heard before Thank you Ismua for hosting this month!! Excellent challenges!! Hypnagogic Pop youtu.be/cFVBaFvJObI?...

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#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 30- a mashup of at least two songs I loved seeing the choices so far- so many great ones!! Can’t wait to see more!! This one makes me laugh everytime!! It also meshes well. youtu.be/qMZIg0btqMU?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 29- a track with unusual vocal techniques Robin’s vibrato I think is unusual. I doubt many singers could sing it like this. youtu.be/b3kBDtjRtB0

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 28- a modern folk revival track Many artists to choose from, but I went with Ray for his Maine roots. Jay Bellerose the drummer is also from Maine. Will be seeing him live in September. youtu.be/uLaKOSdfKyc?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 27- a trip hop track youtu.be/feEsgIf6I9Q?...

Thank you Sonny Rollins for all the music! youtu.be/MKLVmBOOqVU?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 26- a jazz piece with brushes on drums There is a video of Steve Gadd at Montreaux, where he looks like Animal from the Muppets. He is one of a kind! youtu.be/ZdHa6iJJhCw?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 25- a downtempo track with a chill out vibe

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 24- a bossa nova song Maine’s own. Off an album honoring the sudden death of their trombonist/band leader. “We used to listen to the bossanova, now we listening to the boss man” Worth a listen!! youtu.be/eSm4-2srGOA?...

Wanted to jump in… 11 acts you’ve seen, female lead singer edition: Patty Griffin Cowboy Junkies Luscious Jackson Belly Regina Spektor Pink Martini 10,000 Maniacs Neko Case Laura Viers Sarah Jarosz Milla Jovovich

Excited to see them in a couple weeks!! youtu.be/vU0Q8DKWhQk?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 23- a neo-soul song with rich harmonies Really like this song and Laredo off his latest album. Just a talented artist and singer. youtu.be/LtdrdE6sssg?...

“Think back to your childhood. Do you remember when the anxiety started?” youtu.be/h-QFqPN0b74?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 22 - a collaboration of pop and rap artists youtu.be/FQLGhPHzxjc?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 21 - a K-pop track I guess this is really J-pop. Japanese kawaii metal pop. Posting it because my daughter really likes them, and we’re seeing them live this fall. I know nothing about them except this song. youtu.be/WIKqgE4BwAY?...

#readandplay (703) #MusicChallenge youtu.be/jFtov5mYhuM?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 20- a metal song that uses double bass drumming This may already be used. If you haven’t seen Dave Grohl’s eulogy for Lemmy, it’s worth a watch. I’ve watched it multiple times. I’ll put it in the replies. youtu.be/3mbvWn1EY6g?...

#readandplay (702) #MusicChallenge youtu.be/mRD0-GxqHVo?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day19- a Latin song with strong percussion youtu.be/tt8YqElRHl8?...

#LookAndSee 403 #MusicChallenge youtu.be/mHzfhU8t5i8?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 18- an aftobeat song Only know Fela from his influence on rock - Talking Heads, Ginger Baker… and apparently Paul. Great story! The riff he mentions remembering is the song from Fela I’ll put in the replies. youtu.be/E4Jnl4jERqE?...

#readandplay (700!!) #MusicChallenge youtu.be/DL7-CKirWZE?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 17- a reggae song with a laid back groove Almost went with Ziggy Marley singing the Arthur theme song from PBS Kids! Decided on this one. youtu.be/R6z_qanBMHA?...

#LookAndSee 401 #MusicChallenge youtu.be/blxmwwyTkvE?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 16- a funk track with a strong groove The guitar and drums are funk based. Questlove’s Sly doc is a must watch!! youtu.be/ojC0mg2hJCc

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 15- a Motown style song youtu.be/0G383538qzQ?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 14- a bebop track with fast improvisation I don’t know bebop. I did watch this movie with my daughter 4 or 5 times and thought, there has to be bebop in there. Jon Batiste on piano. Hope he’s on Colbert’s last show! youtu.be/DZLlWYoNyfg?...

We’re living in a time where Solomon’s judgement now on who is the baby’s mother: Cut the baby in half and give both parts to the false mother, then stone the actual mom for making such a fuss about it.

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 11- a house track with a steady 4/4 beat youtu.be/Ey7D6FVvBNM?...

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#MusicChallenge Happy Mother’s Day!! Sharing a song that gets me every time. The last verse is one of a hopeful redemption, that unfortunately didn’t happen. But I feel it honors his mom in a deep way. Honest to a fault, but deeply self aware. Happy Mother’s Day!! youtu.be/LTKvIbM1bHo?...

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#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 10- a song that uses many samples This performance is SO effing good!! Couldn’t pick one! Contains A Quick 16 For My Mama-releasing tomorrow for Mother’s Day. Love this Tiny Desk!!! youtu.be/5AVYDHTOixU?...

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#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 9- a synth-pop track from the ‘80’s youtu.be/zpdQQoc-gkk?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 8- a duet between two pop artists “If I hear Yah Mo B There one more time, I’m going to Yah Mo burn this place to the ground!” Paul Rudd- The 40 Year Old Virgin youtu.be/8SPYSrcxhzY?...

#LookAndSee 393 #MusicChallenge Doesn’t necessarily apply to the pic, but nothing bad about a little Supertramp this morning. Breakfast in America and all. youtu.be/EgtaxqlVhXY?...

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 7- a song where the rhythm drops out entirely for dramatic effect youtu.be/lh67x9iDCjg