So many of you may have noticed that "The Band Pick of the Week" doesn't ever happen on a weekly basis. Thus leading to what I am about to say…"The Band Pick of the Week" is now renamed to "The Band Pick of the Month"! I know some of you may be disappointed that your weekly reading has now been cut to your monthly reading, but the band picks are still going to come at you like a tidal wave of goodness whether you read them once a week or once a month. A monthly review will also give you, the reader, plenty of time to listen to the albums that are discussed in this forum. So without further a due, "The Band Pick of the MONTH". This month we are talking about a band on Tooth and Nail records by the name of Waking Ashland. Hailing from San Diego, California this indie rock band is a blend of awesome piano licks, tender guitar riffs, drum chops that will leave the listener with nothing else to say but "sweet sassy malassy", and harmonizing vocals that would make even the most skilled celestial choir proud. If I could sum up Waking Ashland with just one big hyphenated word it would be "power-yet-tender-and-sweet-BenFolds-meets-FallOutBoy-meets-BillShakespeare". If you get a chance check out Waking Ashland's 2005 album entitled "Composure". It's a goody. My favorite songs off that album are "Let Go" and "Abandon Ship". Both tracks are super catchy and they will put you in the mood to just sit out under the stars on a brisk, fall night left to ponder all of life's wonderful craziness. Seriously, they're that good! Well my friends, as we depart once more let me leave you with a little something to chew on as you listen to Waking Ashland. It's a quote from a great book I am reading right now entitled "Wild at Heart". -Desire reveals design, and design reveals destiny- Until next time enjoy the music of Waking Ashland. Micah

Alright, so I know what everyone is thinking…“Um, Micah said that he was going to post a WEEKLY blog about cool new bands/artists, but it’s already been two weeks and there is still no blog in sight!”

Well, my astute friends, look no further. Here is the “Band Pick of the Week” (or in this case ‘weeks’).

This week’s band is actually not really a band, but rather a solo artist by the name of Scott Troyer. Formerly the lead singer of the band Rudisill, Scott is an acoustic/indie talent from the small town of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Armed with some sweetly unique vocal pipes, crazy awesome instrumentation, and melody lines that are the ones that get stuck in your head for hours but you don’t mind, Troyer’s tunes come crashing down on you like a cool, rainforest waterfall in the midst of a hot, muggy day.

Scott’s recently released, debut EP album “Somewhere Between Nicaragua & New York” features some killer harmonies, “out-of-the-box” progressions/song structures, and a raw sense of ‘realness’ that leaves you wondering where the music is going to take you next. My favorite song on the disc is track #1 “Gotta Get Outta This Town”. I’m a sucker for the banjo and this tune has a sick banjo track!

Not only is Troyer a songwriter but he also produces in his ‘spare’ time. He is currently working with an artist by the name of Katie Nelson on her sophomore album. Katie will undoubtedly be in the “Band Pick of the Week” spotlight when her new album “Speak to Me” comes out next month. But we’ll save that for another time and place.

“Somewhere Between Nicaragua & New York” is a perfect listen as you are sipping lemonade on a warm, summer evening in a rocking chair on your grandparent’s porch in Colorado watching the sun set over the mountains with delight. But if you don’t have lemonade, a rocking chair, or even mountains you can still enjoy this album thoroughly.

To check out Troyer’s music hit up either www.scotttroyer.com or www.myspace.com/scotttroyer. You can order his album from either site and while you’re at it send Scott a comment and let him know what you think of his tunes. I’m sure he’d love to hear from you.

Well, my friends, it was great spending time with you and I look forward to chatting again soon!

Big Gulps, huh?? Welp, see ya later!

Micah from Attaboy

Hey guys, I hope this blog finds you all happy and well. I woke up the other morning and thought to myself that it might be cool to start talking about some of the bands that are in the world. So I decided to post a weekly blog about those bands that I find interesting, talented, or just plain awesome. So without further ado, “The Band Pick of the Week”.

This week’s band is an indie/pop band hailing from San Luis Obispo, California. The name is Sherwood, the game is playing awesome music. Sherwood is rocketing onto the music scene with their new album “A Different Light” which will be in stores March 13th, 2007. This album has catchy melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and it leaves the listener wanting more…. exactly what great music is supposed to do.

In 2005 Sherwood came out with their album “Sing, But Keep Going”. If you haven’t checked it out I would highly suggest you do so soon. Many of the tunes on that particular album are some of my favorites of all time….yes, ALL TIME!

Probably one of my favorite songs that Sherwood has released is a song called “The Only Song”. It is catchy, has a great B3 organ sound, and it rocks hard.

Anyway, I’m sitting in the parking lot of Logan’s Roadhouse waiting for my dad to show up. He’s driving through town and we are going to grab dinner. So I’d better let you all go, but check out Sherwood, you’ll be glad you did…. trust me.

Cheers,
Micah from Attaboy