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This week I dug into the archives and pulled out some good house concert footage of Jacob and Lilly performing live in Colorado in 2007.  The 9 min. video is a great representation of their live show.

You can get more information about Jacob and Lilly at www.jacobandlily.com.

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Todd is a full time musician who finds his inspiration in ancient poetry and through the modern gritty beats of urban America. Todd’s unique style is indicative of the traditional singer songwriter a la Billy Joel mixed with the modern high energy rock and electronica more typical of Cold Play or early Beck.

Todd has some great insight and wonderful stories to share. Don’t miss it!

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We are joined in the studio by multi-genre artist Thomas Ewing who along with his solo project The Album Green and his youth focused hip-hop group Jericho Kids is making a splash in the indie music scene in Northern Colorado.

Lots of fun and interesting stories behind all of Thomas’ latest work. You don’t want to miss this weeks fun podcast!

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We are joined in the studio by multi-genre artist Thomas Ewing who along with his solo project The Album Green and his youth focused hip-hop group Jericho Kids is making a splash in the indie music scene in Northern Colorado.

Lots of fun and interesting stories behind all of Thomas’ latest work. You don’t want to miss this weeks fun podcast!

We were lucky enough to get Karla Adolphe and Caleb Friesen of Jacob and Lily in the studio to discuss the inspiration and back story of their award wining release Cathederals this week.  Karla performs for us live in the studio and provides a number of insights about touring, songwriting and building relationships.

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We were lucky enough to get Karla Adolphe and Caleb Friesen of Jacob and Lily in the studio to discuss the inspiration and back story of their award wining release Cathederals this week.  Karla performs for us live in the studio and provides a number of insights about touring, songwriting and building relationships.

From the Jacob and Lily website:

Unstoppable passion, a fierce commitment to their audience, relentless touring are all elements which have made Jacob and Lily one of Canada’s newest must see acts.

In only a few moments this endearing duo will take you from tears to laughter; all the while gently weaving a tapestry of thoughtful, nearly spiritual moments that will linger long after the final note is played.  With their unique and organic sound Jacob and Lily are the freshest act to emerge from Winnipeg’s rich music community. Their unique style is best described as a Complex fusion of rhythms and innovative, spontaneous songs which create an electric atmosphere that captivates their audiences. Incorporating the cajon beat box, world percussion instruments and a partial drum kit, Caleb Friesen is the perfect compliment to Karla Adolphe’s soaring vocals. In 18 short months these two have played over 230 shows across North America and sold 2000 copies of their new album. These full time gypsies are 21st century pioneers happily redefining the terms of their success.

Jacob and Lily have had a busy freshman year performing at an official showcase at the 2007 NXNE festival, 2007 & 2006 MARIA Manitoba Music Showcase at OCFF, Creston Valley Music Fest, Gateway Festival, Great Woods Music Festival, Harvest Sun Music Festival, Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Fallout Artfest in Minneapolis, The Harvest Moon Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival Lunchour Series, SNACC Music in the Ruins Series, Winnipeg Folk Festival Young Performers Showcase, and the Winnipeg Folk Exchange Grand Opening. Jacob and Lily have also enjoyed sharing the stage with Elliot Brood, Alana Levendoski, The Arrogant Worms, Craig Cardiff, Twilight Hotel, Cara Luft, The Doug and Jess Band, The Cracker Cats, 100 Portraits, Trace Bundy, Holly O’Reilly, Nathan Rogers, Little Miss Higgins, Matt York, MB Hal, Lindsay Jane, Dan Frechette, Jaylene Johnson and Rik Leaf. Jacob and Lily did not record a second of their debut album, The Cathedral, in a studio rather each track was recorded on location in various Winnipeg venues hand picked to capture Jacob and Lily’s organic sound. Jacob and Lily have had multiple tracks included on compilations such as the 2007 Manitoba Music CD, Bridge Songs Compilation, 2006 Manitoba Roots CD, as well as national airplay on CBC Radio programs like Definitely Not the Opera and Freestyle and collegiate/regional programs throughout Canada and the US.

Dave Beegle took a break from recording in his studio to give us an insightful and fun interview about his genre defining career.  You don’t want to miss his insights and interesting stories behind his work.  We get a chance to talk about a couple of songs of each of his albums.

Good Stuff!

From www.davebeegle.com:

Sure, Dave Beegle plays guitar. In fact he plays guitar so well that peers such as Phil Keaggy calls him “one of the most creative and accomplished guitarists I’ve met.” Progression Magazine labeled Beegle “a guitarist’s guitar player” and HM Magazine simply called him “just phenomenal.” But Beegle is not “just” a guitarist. He is also a composer, a producer, a teacher and a musical activist remaining on the cutting edge of contemporary music. Hailing from the robust state of Colorado, Beegle makes an inspired sound that delights music fans willing to look beyond the fickle trends of pop.

Dave Beegle has a brand-new album featuring the Dave Beegle Acoustic Band, a unit including bassist Mike Olson, drummer Matt Henderson, percussionist Erik Meyer and guitarist Aaron Lee. Guest percussionist Christian Teele adds significantly to the overall rhythmic expression of this recording. The group has been performing together for several years and has created a distinctive world-music sound as a result. The CD is a blend of world and ethno-alternative fusion with a hearty kick of rock-n-roll inspired energy, leaving this progressive acoustic contribution in a unique musical atmosphere sure to interest those with exotic and sophisticated tastes. From Spanish and Flamenco melodies to Middle Eastern and Balkan flavored arrangements, the Dave Beegle Acoustic Band will take you on a journey ‘Beyond the Desert’ to a place of tuneful bliss.

Where it all began, however, was with Beegle’s electric guitar outlet, Fourth Estate. This groundbreaking power trio led the charge of progressive rock in Colorado in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s. To this day, Beegle still books Fourth Estate gigs, playing with Kenny James and Matt Henderson on drums and Mike Olson on bass, and Fourth Estate’s instrumental music remains dramatic, inspiring and exotic. New and old Fourth Estate fans are currently enjoying the re-release of the band’s debut CD, “Finesse and Fury,” re-mastered by rock veteran Stevin McNamara. A new release, “Dustbuster Demos,” digs back into the group’s earliest recordings to uncover some forgotten gems. Also, Fourth Estate’s electric masterpiece, “See What I See,” featuring their most challenging work on record, has been reissued to offer fans the opportunity to hear it all.

But electric rock has not been Beegle’s only means of expression. All along, as a parallel career, he has been playing acoustic guitar as a solo act, in duo formats and as a pivotal part of the innovative acoustic-based group, the Beegle-Olson-Quist Trio. In the year 2000, Beegle released “A Year Closer,” an album that explores Flamenco and other world music styles with solo acoustic recordings and the first tracks by the Dave Beegle Acoustic Band.

It makes sense that so much musical knowledge has been put to work on a wide diversity of other projects. In fact, “Clear the Tracks” is a CD release that pulls together recordings Beegle has done solo and with several band groupings, including Artifact Symphony and Blinddog Smokin’. On stage, Beegle continues to gig with his classic rock band, the Jurassicasters. But also add Beegle’s tremendous output as a producer. He has recently produced a new album for Christian acoustic artist Danny Oertli, an alternative rock worship album titled “Live For Heaven,” as well as music by contemporary Christian group Simple Truth, the new band helmed by Colorado guitarist Mike Lopez called GasHead, and Montana singer-songwriter Bob Hollister. Of course, Beegle not only sits on the producer’s side of the glass, but also appears as a guest artist on many of the recordings, playing both guitar and keyboards.

Dave Beegle also teaches- when he has time. He also continues to demonstrate the Transperformance Automatic Tuning Guitar, featuring the innovative Digital Tuning System. The device allows guitarists to access thousands of tunings at the touch of a finger. This groundbreaking technology has attracted some of the great guitarists of our era, including Joe Perry, Jimmy Page and Graham Nash. But Beegle was the first to record with it, on “Finesse and Fury,” and to this day, he still introduces the innovative instrument at conventions and special events. Transperformance is currently developing a low cost version of the DTS that can be installed into other guitars, hinting at a whole new era for the electric guitarists of the world.

So go ahead, call Dave Beegle a guitarist. But in this case, the guitarist is only part of the more complete musician- one who lives and breathes music. That’s why Guitar Magazine declared that Dave Beegle is “a one-man guitar army.” That’s why this artist, though he has done plenty, may only be starting to scratch the surface. Beegle continues to play in the Colorado region as well as touring throughout several regions of the US. Hear him live, or hear him on record, the results are the same- awe and respect for a special musician that Great Guitar Sites on the Web called “one of the most renowned underground guitarists of our time.”

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Don’t Miss the Dave Beegle Interview!  We interviewed Dave live in his own studio where he took a little break from recording to discuss his genre defining career with us.

From the Dave Beegle Website: Sure, Dave Beegle plays guitar. In fact he plays guitar so well that peers such as Phil Keaggy calls him “one of the most creative and accomplished guitarists I’ve met.” Progression Magazine labeled Beegle “a guitarist’s guitar player” and HM Magazine simply called him “just phenomenal.” But Beegle is not “just” a guitarist. He is also a composer, a producer, a teacher and a musical activist remaining on the cutting edge of contemporary music. Hailing from the robust state of Colorado, Beegle makes an inspired sound that delights music fans willing to look beyond the fickle trends of pop.

Dave Beegle has a brand-new album featuring the Dave Beegle Acoustic Band, a unit including bassist Mike Olson, drummer Matt Henderson, percussionist Erik Meyer and guitarist Aaron Lee. Guest percussionist Christian Teele adds significantly to the overall rhythmic expression of this recording. The group has been performing together for several years and has created a distinctive world-music sound as a result. The CD is a blend of world and ethno-alternative fusion with a hearty kick of rock-n-roll inspired energy, leaving this progressive acoustic contribution in a unique musical atmosphere sure to interest those with exotic and sophisticated tastes. From Spanish and Flamenco melodies to Middle Eastern and Balkan flavored arrangements, the Dave Beegle Acoustic Band will take you on a journey ‘Beyond the Desert’ to a place of tuneful bliss.

Where it all began, however, was with Beegle’s electric guitar outlet, Fourth Estate. This groundbreaking power trio led the charge of progressive rock in Colorado in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s. To this day, Beegle still books Fourth Estate gigs, playing with Kenny James and Matt Henderson on drums and Mike Olson on bass, and Fourth Estate’s instrumental music remains dramatic, inspiring and exotic. New and old Fourth Estate fans are currently enjoying the re-release of the band’s debut CD, “Finesse and Fury,” re-mastered by rock veteran Stevin McNamara. A new release, “Dustbuster Demos,” digs back into the group’s earliest recordings to uncover some forgotten gems. Also, Fourth Estate’s electric masterpiece, “See What I See,” featuring their most challenging work on record, has been reissued to offer fans the opportunity to hear it all.

But electric rock has not been Beegle’s only means of expression. All along, as a parallel career, he has been playing acoustic guitar as a solo act, in duo formats and as a pivotal part of the innovative acoustic-based group, the Beegle-Olson-Quist Trio. In the year 2000, Beegle released “A Year Closer,” an album that explores Flamenco and other world music styles with solo acoustic recordings and the first tracks by the Dave Beegle Acoustic Band.

It makes sense that so much musical knowledge has been put to work on a wide diversity of other projects. In fact, “Clear the Tracks” is a CD release that pulls together recordings Beegle has done solo and with several band groupings, including Artifact Symphony and Blinddog Smokin’. On stage, Beegle continues to gig with his classic rock band, the Jurassicasters. But also add Beegle’s tremendous output as a producer. He has recently produced a new album for Christian acoustic artist Danny Oertli, an alternative rock worship album titled “Live For Heaven,” as well as music by contemporary Christian group Simple Truth, the new band helmed by Colorado guitarist Mike Lopez called GasHead, and Montana singer-songwriter Bob Hollister. Of course, Beegle not only sits on the producer’s side of the glass, but also appears as a guest artist on many of the recordings, playing both guitar and keyboards.

Dave Beegle also teaches- when he has time. He also continues to demonstrate the Transperformance Automatic Tuning Guitar, featuring the innovative Digital Tuning System. The device allows guitarists to access thousands of tunings at the touch of a finger. This groundbreaking technology has attracted some of the great guitarists of our era, including Joe Perry, Jimmy Page and Graham Nash. But Beegle was the first to record with it, on “Finesse and Fury,” and to this day, he still introduces the innovative instrument at conventions and special events. Transperformance is currently developing a low cost version of the DTS that can be installed into other guitars, hinting at a whole new era for the electric guitarists of the world.

So go ahead, call Dave Beegle a guitarist. But in this case, the guitarist is only part of the more complete musician- one who lives and breathes music. That’s why Guitar Magazine declared that Dave Beegle is “a one-man guitar army.” That’s why this artist, though he has done plenty, may only be starting to scratch the surface. Beegle continues to play in the Colorado region as well as touring throughout several regions of the US. Hear him live, or hear him on record, the results are the same- awe and respect for a special musician that Great Guitar Sites on the Web called “one of the most renowned underground guitarists of our time.”

Tom Ewing is a creative and innovative worship leader and song writer with an extreme depth. His music is not easily pigeon holed or limited to the “worship music” category and what he has to say about inspiration and perspiration is worth hearing for the “church” person as well as the non-churched.

for more on Tom, visit his website www.tomewing.net

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