Fog vs. Food "Heart Attack On A Plate"

My favorite Music Fog video of all time is also one that I'm verociously ashamed of: "Heart Attack On A Plate." Yeah, we've featured some brilliant music over the past year but how many times have you been able to watch a ghoulish monster almost kill himself in the most American way: with food. In fact, I was so full after gorging on those wonderful burgers that I didn't eat again for over 24-hours. And it all happened at a place called Mothers in Baltimore.

Let's be honest. No mother wants to see her son behave in such a manner. I hereby apologize to my mother, as well as mothers everywhere for my shameful, and public, display of gluttony. I would also like to thank the baby Jesus for letting me live through that day.

Now, please enjoy this horrible display of adults acting like out-of-control teenagers...

- Ben - 

Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros "Trains I've Missed"

"It's a big ole world but I found my way and the hell and the hurt led me straight to this..." - Walt Wilkins

A few years ago I went through a "dark period" and would have given pretty much anything to change the circumstances of my life. As time went by and the wounds began to heal I slowly realized how different my life would have been, and wondered if I really would have been happy. Right now I can honestly say, thank goodness the past can't change.

Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros kicked off the Music Fog showcase at SXSW opening with "Trains I've Missed". Unbelievably perfect in my mind. SXSW was the beginning of a whole new world for me and I hope everyone has a moment like that in their life. I was able to finally let go, move on, and I have never been happier. Everyone has to miss a train sometime and eventually you will get where you are supposed to go. You can play the "could'a should'a would'a" game all day long but at the end of the day all you are left with is what really happened, and how you choose to keep on living.

- Sheila - 

Paul Thorn "Starvin' for Your Kisses"

I've always loved Paul's relatable lyrics, clever style, and southern draw vocals.  His swagger on this tune demands attention and sucks you into the groove!  Plus, Bill Hinds is absolutely tearin' up the slide guitar with his incredible tone and silky feel.

Here's a quick little behind-the-scenes story to this video, too. Ben and Beans roped off a 20 foot section of prime audience real estate in the front row of the balcony, reserving it for video use only, then proceeded to shoot this one from down below on the main floor.  Nice.

It's hard to only pick one!  Runners Up:  Amy Speace "Would I Lie" / porterdavis "Smack You Back"

- Aaron -