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I’m usually not one to make predictions, but when it comes to new music I usually do pretty well. With that said, here are two new musical suggestions to check out.

Blue Merle This is a bluegrass/rock band. The best way I can think to describe their music is the perfect blend of Coldplay and Nickel Creek. Their CD will be released on Feb 15.

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers I first heard Stephen Kellogg 2 years ago. He is from around the Boston area. He’s all about having fun; similar to a Jason Mraz. A great folk/rock sound. His new CD will be released on Feb 15.

LINK: Blue Merle Stephen Kellogg

Sorry I’ve been out of the loop the past few weeks. I just got back from Santa Barbara, California. It was a great time of relaxing on the beach with some friends. What a gorgeous area. If you have not been out there, you really should look into it.

On another note, over the past few weeks I have come across some great new music. The first is Josh Rouse. He is a singer/songwriter from Nashville. Very relaxing music. The other new band that I’ve come across is Keane. They are from England. Their sound is like a cross between Travis and Coldplay. Very good stuff. I thought I would give them a plug here on the blog.

I’m going to see Derek Webb tonight in concert. It should be a good time. If you have not heard his CD, She Must and Shall Go Free, you really need to listen to it. It is an excellent prayer for the Church; both passionate in its concern for the Church as well as heartfelt in its encouragement. I’ll let you know how it is.

derekwebb.com

The John Mayer concert was great. Aside from a couple of troubles getting to RI, everything was a blast. He really puts on a good show. I love to new additions to the band; they really add a lot. He did a little showing off on the guitar as well. During “Come back to bed”, he started playing guitar behind his back and then he set the guitar on the ground and played it while it was lying on the ground. (if you don’t know anything about guitar, that’s pretty hard to do). All in all, a great time with great friends and great music.

I’m going to see John Mayer tonight!! Wahoo. He is playing at the Dunkin’ Donuts Cetner in Rhode Island. It should be fun. “Maybe I will tell you all about it, when i’m in the mood to lose my way with words.”

I was told about this guy Taylor Sorensen the other day. Very cool music. He has a new cd coming out in a few weeks.

Listen @ Taylor Sorensen