i have discovered greatness today.

We've lived in Nashville for exactly six months, three weeks and five days and the whole time I've been searching for a great radio station. I have to tell you, I've actually been shocked by the fact that there is no true oldies station... classic rock, yes; motown/50s pop-rock, no. This has been especially sad for me this summer since at home, we listen to nothing but WMXX-FM Kool 103 in the summer time. But I digress......

In browsing the various stations (half of which are, naturally, country) here in NashVegas, I have found a small handful that I enjoy, with one of them being Lightning 100. And that's where I made my "discovery." If you're not familiar with this station, they play some stuff you've heard before, but a lot of artists that are in no way mainstream get airplay here. And this is where I heard the Traveling Wildburys. Maybe it's a shame that I didn't know this collaboration ever existed, but hey... better late than never! I'm just thrilled that there was a moment in time when two of my all time favorite artists (Petty and Orbison) joined up with some other legendaries (Dylan, Lynn and Harrison) to create really great music. What's even better [for me] is that I know about it.

So what have I done with my new-found knowledge? I made a Pandora station, of course! It's greatness. You should give it a whirl!

the soundtrack of my life

ok.. i have decided that my dream job would be to be a music consultant. that probably doesn't exist in real life, but who cares. one can dream, right?
so, if you're interested in a good ole fashioned spirit liftin'....
then listen here:
1. 1 2 3 4 - Feist
2. Baby, It's A Fact - Hellogoodbye
3. Bleed To Love Her - Fleetwood Mac
4. Born To Run (Live) - Bruce Springsteen
5. Check On It - Beyonce and Slim Thug
6. Hungry Heart - Bruce Springsteen
7. I've Just Seen A Face - Evan Rachel Wood
8. It Just Comes Natural - George Strait
9. Movies - Alien Ant Farm
10. Nothing Better - The Postal Service
11. Stone In Love - Journey
12. The Future Freaks Me Out - Motion City Soundtrack
13. Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
14. Dreaming - Blondie
15. Put Your Records On - Corrine Bailey Rae
16. Feeling Good - Michael Buble
17. Umbrella - Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
18. Alright - Supergrass
19. The Difference - The Wallflowers
20. 23rd Street Lullaby - Patti Scialfa

of course that's just the tip of the iceberg.
long live good music.