The Trishas "Give It Away"

Full disclosure. There were a whole lotta GUYS that we filmed at this year's MusicFest at Steamboat. And a handful of women, and they are called The Trishas. They were born, same time as we were, two years ago at MusicFest, as the backup singers for Ray Wylie Hubbard's performance of "Papa Was A Rolling Stone." They commented that Ray even taught them how to do the choreography, by way of The Temptations from back in the day. The girls had gotten together towards the end of 2008 for what they thought was going to be one show, a tribute to songwriter Kevin Welch at 2009's MusicFest at Steamboat. So Jamie Wilson, of the band The Gougers, Liz Foster, late of Liz & Lincoln, Kelley Mickwee, formerly of Jed & Kelley, and Kevin's daughter Savannah Welch became The Trishas. And two others have been added to their ranks, Trisha Keefer, and John Ross Silva. They have been growing the story ever since---writing, touring, and getting better every time we see them.

At their Steamboat gig this year, there was a line out the door to get in before their show started. People that have seen them tell their friends, and so on, and so on. We hope you will tell your friends after you watch this video, that is, if you haven't already told them, and go see them out on tour. Last summer The Trishas released what they call a 'mini-album,' They Call Us The Trishas. From it, let's dig into a Music Fog version of "Give It Away."

- Jessie Scott

Update on 2011-11-05 02:45 by Music Fog

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

Gregg Allman "Just Another Rider"

Do you love the soulful Southern born, gospel infused rock from the 70s? I am so happy that flavor is back on the landscape! New bands have embraced it: Uncle Lucius, Truth & Salvage Co, Deadman, and many others; but it sure is great to have an original artist that is credited with the start of the Southern Rock movement still plying his craft. Gregg Allman has a new CD out today, and that is cause for celebration. Low Country Blues is named for the area he calls home. Gregg has had a storied career, both as a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, and with this, his seventh solo release, the first in 14 years.

Gregg Allman wails the blues, his is a unique and unmistakable voice. Low Country Blues was produced by T Bone Burnett, whose name seems to be everywhere on albums these days, with the latest releases from Ryan Bingham, the Crazy Heart soundtrack, John Mellencamp, and Elvis Costello, just to name a few! The album features tunes from classic bluesmen Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Bobby Blue Bland, Sleepy John Estes, and Magic Sam, and features an ace band: Jay Bellerose on drums, Dennis Crouch on upright bass, Doyle Bramhall II on guitar and Mac Rebennack (AKA Dr. John) on piano. This is the stuff that influenced Gregg's sound from his earliest days. It was recorded before his liver transplant in June, and it gave him something to look forward to. There is one original song in the collection, that being the soulful “Just Another Rider,” co-written by Gregg and Warren Haynes of The Allman Brothers and Gov't Mule. And Gregg will hit the road in support of the new album. Expect a festival rich tour schedule, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the 10th annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. We bring you "Just Another Rider" filmed at a rehearsal session in Savannah. And for more insight on the album, check out this piece on YouTube.

- Jessie Scott

Gary P. Nunn "London Homesick Blues"

My last night In Nashville was Friday night, and I got to attend a great party at the office of Red Beet Records, with gracious hosts Eric Brace and Mary Ann Werner. They have a studio/stage set up in the corner of their workspace, and there were SO many wonderful players, trading licks into the night. Many of them live in East Nashville (and many of them have appeared in front of the Music Fog cameras), and we rocked the night away. I savor these moments, as this is what it is all about. The fraternity, the sharing of time and music and love. I can't even list all the players, as I am sure I would leave someone out! It was a simply remarkable night where the players kept changing, but the music was consistently sublime! I had a friend who used to sign off on her letters (back when people wrote letters) "Drink Deep, Never Thirst." Words to take to heart, a method of living, a mindset that allows you to embrace the moment. A couple of days ago, when I got to town, Eric played me the new Tom T. Hall tribute album that he and Peter Cooper produced. It is coming out soon, and you won't believe how reverent, and how awesome it is.

These were two trips back to back for me, having been at MusicFest in Steamboat Springs before I made my way to Nashville. Yaws! Now at Steamboat, you know we filmed so many artists there, and that we are trying to bring this content to you as fast as we can. And you know we love segueing daily between legends and brand new artists, old friends and new. There is a continuum to it all, it is great to see the tradition being passed down, the torch still burning bright of this real American music. Music Fog gets to be a fly on the wall! One of the for sure highlights of our shoot in Colorado, was the visit of Gary P. Nunn and his band. It was the first time that they made their way to MusicFest, and our first session with them, too. Righteous wordsmith, national treasure, Texas favorite son. Here he is in all his glory, as we go Home with the Armadillo.

- Jessie Scott