Chris Knight "North Dakota"

This is the kind of guy who you would probably ask to open the top of that pickle jar that you can't twist off. Oh, he'd open it just fine. But then you might get "that look" as he sets it back down on the counter. You would never be able to claim that you helped him open it. That would be bad.

Chris Knight has a way of convincing you that it might be a good idea to just sit down and listen. I know that's the way we felt when he came to perform at the Music Fog condo in Steamboat. Once he started to play, you found yourself listening to the words - closely. Every song was a story. And this story left you wondering.

Very powerful stuff. Here is "North Dakota," featuring Chris Clark on mandolin.

-Beans

Update on 2011-11-05 02:50 by Music Fog

The Music Fog version of this song is now available to download at either of the stores below:

Bonnie Bishop "Everytime You Come Around"

The last time we recorded with Bonnie it was at one of her concerts. This time around we wrangled the uniqueness of a private Music Fog session, which we find becomes a very intimate experience for you, the viewer, since the artist is just living in the moment of the song---no other worries. Bonnie Bishop is savoring every moment in this recording, and adds a wonderful dynamic by having Michael Webb play accordion for this tune. If you enjoy this cut, pick up the original...it's an incredible album closer to Things I Know.

Today is Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow; six more weeks of winter. So, enjoy this tune of summer memories, past and future, until it's time to come back around. "We'll meet you at the gates of town..."

-Aaron

Ray Wylie Hubbard "Loose"

If ever there was an Embassador of Americana, Ray Wylie's the man. His stories and music take you on a ride through the eras, and the space between your ears. A: Enlightenment B: Endarkenment (Hint: There Is No C) is the title of his new record, which he named because, "you get more attention burning down the barn than you do carrying out the trash." Sure, he may grab your attention with a quirky line or an off hand comment, but he'll hold you in your spot with a tune like "Loose." Check out this vivid version and see what memories pop into your head as you think about "cuttin' loose on payday," then grab the album for the rest of the trip.

-Aaron

Update: And congrats to RWH for hitting #1 on the Americana Radio Airplay Chart TODAY! Kisses from the Fog Crew - Jessie