Comments on: A wheel, a recipe, and a contest

By: Smuddpie

Smuddpie — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:31:53 +0000

I love Sara Groves, a Christian artist. Kind of mellow, plays piano, great lyrics. She lives near me, too. She has a new album either just out or coming out very soon, but try “Conversations.” I am also really enjoying Jack Johnson.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:55:55 +0000

Wow…what a cool contest! I am glad to see all the Feist fans since she is the person I wake up to every morning (my alarm is set to a CD).

As much as I love her, I will not include her in my list. I have way too many other favorites…I can’t even fit them all on my 30GB iPod! It is an addiction like knitting! Okay, so here they are:

Damien Rice (amazing, amazing)
Ray LaMontagne (words are hard to find…see him in concert and his voice will just consume you)

These two are pretty mellow. I have to add one more since I have been a devoted fan since 1996 and that’s Dave Matthews Band…you can never go wrong here!

Happy Thanksgiving!

By: Glyn

Glyn — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:25:14 +0000

I like a lot of the current artists out there, Maroon 5, Carrie Underwood (I like most of the last couple years’ worth of idols, especially Elliott Yamin), etc. I also like classical: Shostakovich, Ravel, Beethoven, Vivaldi, et al. For this time of year, though, I like the classics: Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Nat King Cole. Harry Connick, Jr. also has a great Christmas CD, while Amy Grant and some compilations are good, too.

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

By: Em

Em — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:00:31 +0000

Congratulations on getting your wheel! I’d love to see a post with all it’s specs. and why you chose to go with it over others. Happy spinning!

My favourite band of all is Steeleye Span, a great folk-rock group that stared in the 70′s — they do lots of traditional ballads & folksongs, but with a funky beat, and lead singer Maddy Prior’s voice is just amazing. there have been lots of votes for Loreena McKennit above, who I also adore, and if you also like her stuff you might want to check out Kate Rusby as well.

By: Debra in SF Bay Area

Debra in SF Bay Area — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:27:02 +0000

There are some wonderful suggestions here. I like Celtic dance music, early music, cello, and Alasdair Fraser (Scottish Fiddle – so sweet you can’t believe your ears). So I would recommend anything by Maggie Sansone (hammer dulcimer) and this one album by Abbey Newton: Crossing to Scotland. My favorite cut is “Drunk and Night and Dry in the Morning.” Lovely traditional tune!
Okay, one Christmas album: A Scottish Christmas featuring Bonnie Rideout (fiddle), Maggie Sansone, and Al Petteway (acoustic guitar).

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

By: Alison L

Alison L — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 01:43:37 +0000

Try Beth Orton and Rachael Yamagata.

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:47:13 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! I love listening to Hawaiian music, especially as I get older and more nostalgic for things from my childhood. I love living in the San Francisco Bay Area but at times miss Hawaii.

Try:
Kohala – hawaiian with a smooth jazz flair
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – beautiful voice (I like the Facing Future CD the best)

By: Rae-Ann

Rae-Ann — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:20:48 +0000

this is an old one, but a great Christmas cd. Truth’s Christmas cd is always a favorite in our house.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:47:21 +0000

I’m really loving the new Josh Ritter album – a little like Dylan at times, but also totally his own.

Happy Turkey Day!

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:32:41 +0000

Boy I’m late with this, and I didn’t have time to go through all the comments so I’ll mention MY favorites…
James Blunt-delicious to look at AND listen to!
Sarah McLachlan-she is awesome.
happy turkey day sherri! Hope you get to eat some real Ocean Spray crannies!