HOLY HELL HOW GOOD ARE THESE BANDS?

it has been such a long time since i have written. I am sitting at my favorite place to ponder on the computer in Seattle. It's called Oddfellows and they serve the most delicious bloody mary's and amazing food.

I wanted to write this blog because for a while now, i have been thinking about all the amazing musicians that i know and how much i genuinely LOVE their music. I thought it might be a good idea to list them here for you all to check out when you get some free time. I know i LOVE hearing about new music so here goes....


EGO PUPPETS My good friend Eric sent me his music a while back and i can't stop listening.. boppy and dark all at the same time!!! http://www.myspace.com/egopuppets

KATE TUCKER.... I play keys and sing backup for this southern rock sweatheart! http://www.myspace.com/katetuckermusic

EDISON WOODS.... i play keys and sing in this mini rock orchestra. Julia's music makes my heart soar http://www.myspace.com/edisonwoods

KAISER CARTEL.... i played piano and sang backup for their album release show and i am BUSTING to do mroe... their new record is out now and i promise you wont be sorry if you buy it http://www.myspace.com/kaisercartel

DANI ELLIOTT..... this girl has some pipes! she sings with me on my own band project and also with the likes of Wheatus and MIA. i cant wait for her new music to be available. it is AMAZING http://www.myspace.com/danielleelliottmusic

EL MAY... I have been a big fan of this Aussie's music for quite some time. Last year, i had the pleasure of working under the same roof as her for a music house and we became friends. Her music is just as friendly and beautiful as her soul
http://www.myspace.com/el_may

ORLY..... This Aussie has some serious soul and often plays at Rockwood msuic hall to a packed audience. buy her EP!
http://www.myspace.com/orlymusic

NADIA ACKERMAN.... AUSTRALIAN!!!! need i say more? ok i will say one more thing "LIGHTHOUSE" best song ever . go see for yourself
http://nadiaackerman.com/

THE HIPSTONES... TOO MUCH SOUL FOR MY LITTLE BOOTS! AMAZING! http://www.myspace.com/thehipstones

GEORGIA HAEGE.... this girl has so much versatility and can sing anything. she has a few bands in the workshttp://www.myspace.com/georgiahaegemusic

STEVVI ALEXANDER.... her music is uplifting and soulful. buy her record at CD baby http://www.myspace.com/stevvialexander

THE MADISON SQUARE GARDENERS.... my favorite NYC/southern band http://www.myspace.com/madisonsquaregardeners

TAURUS.... Chris Morrisey plays with many people i know. I knew he was good but i was blown away when i saw his show recently at the Rockwood. Honestly, this is the next Jeff Buckley/Rufus Wainright songwriting genius. i only wish he would hurry up with mixing his record so we could have something to listen to
http://www.facebook.com/taurusmusic

FINDLAY BROWN .... um was Roy Orbison born again in this guy? AMAZING http://www.myspace.com/findlaybrown

KATRINA BLACKSTONE.... SO LUCKY i get to call her a friend. http://www.myspace.com/katrinablackstone

BRIANNA SAGE.... can she hurry up with more gigs and records? http://www.myspace.com/briannasage

KELLY JONES... best pop record ever http://www.myspace.com/kellyjones

MARK WATROUS..... plays with some amazing musicians but a genius in his own right http://www.myspace.com/markwatrousmusic

RED LETTER AGENT..... yes yes yes http://www.redletteragent.com/

ROB GENTRY... sounds like Prince..... need i say more?
http://www.myspace.com/robgentry

JOHN BALICANTA.... my producer and co writer. he is pure genius. as far as i know, there is a solo record in the works as well as maybe another project for his band Lola Ray. watch that space. like for reals.
http://www.myspace.com/johnbalicanta

all of these people are my friends and i am so lucky to be able to say that they are. I can't believe i have such amazingly creative folk in my life...

please check them out... support them by buying their records and attending their shows... keep live music alive and help us do so...

xx johanna and the dusty floor

www.myspace.com/joahnnaandthedustyfloor