Americana Music Festival

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john Arthur martinez "Closer To My Dream"

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In a nod to ee cummings, in almost all lower case, john Arthur martinez came to the Music Fog bus and delivered a heartfelt solo acoustic performance of the song he co-authored with Jan Landry.

His new album Purgatory Road is an homage to singer/songwriters, and the selection of tunes paints a portrait of life liberty and the pursuit, as well as grapples with the real quandaries of our time. Yes, John wears a hat, but he's no hat act; yes, he was on Nashville Star, but he is so much more than the stereotype that might evoke. He is heart and soul, and here he is.

-Jessie

John Arthur Martinez - Purgatory Road - Closer to My Dream

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Oh Susanna "Pretty Face"

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Oh Susanna

Earthy, sultry, and the most relatable of lyrics, one's that we can all hope for in our own lives, those of an easy, everlasting love.

This is eternal stuff, from the Canadiana artist Oh Susanna, who by the way DOES have a pretty face....and voice, and posture. We wish this sentiment to you. May you know true love, and may you hold it for your whole life.

-Jessie

Oh Susanna - Short Stories - Pretty Face

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Blake Olson & Celebrity Coaches - Loyal Friends

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"Blue Eyes" with Blake

I have known Blake Olson seemingly forever, having first met him during his tenure with Cory Morrow. We have always had a MAS going on; I love the joy that surrounds him, not to mention the loyalty, smarts, and ability to keep on the path…ya know, it is eyes on the prize.


Blake is now with Celebrity Coaches, and they do beautiful work. And so on Wednesday we went to White House, TN to check out Integrity Interior's facility and pick up a tour bus for production during the Americana Music Association Festival and Conference. Integrity is a trip, as it is the classic "If you can dream it, you can do it" place. Really, buses are perfect for us; as we live and work on them when on location.

Blue Eyes Inside

We got to Nashville by evening, and the Men-Elf's of Music Fog started breaking out the road cases, creating an instant studio in an hour or so. A big thanks to old friend Ron Brice at 3rd and Lindsley for paving the way for us to park near his club. But really, the recording sessions in Nashville this past week wouldn’t have happened had it not been for our very good friend and compatriot Blake Olson. He delivered possibly the most beautiful coach bus ever assembled. This sucker was decked out – airlock doors, tile finished baths (2) inlaid with hardwood tiles, TV in the shower, bump-out salon & master bedroom plus a Jagermeister machine! When sighted by artists, the usual response was “WTF?”. We 'Foggers' would simply offer up the liquid libation inside, and proceed to lay cable at their feet and stick our cameras in their faces. And it was all good.

Blake, you are an amazing man and a very good friend of Music Fog. You have had so much to do with helping launch this crazy venture – we just can’t thank you enough.

-Jessie