john Arthur martinez "The Armadillo Song"

I've been on the road with john Arthur martinez for the last 10 days, road managing a mini tour, and he was nothing short of a revelation...having been favorably compared to Marty Robbins and Johnny Rodriguez. He is comfortable with seemingly all the flavors; from Honky Tonk to Tex-Mex, from Rockabilly to Western Swing; and from the dark to the light. I don't know that I had heard him perform this song before, but it is SO much fun! Download the lyrics here, if you want to try and keep up with him! This was included in the CD Lone Starry Night from a few years back. Here's "The Armadillo Song," filmed at The Mansion on O Street, with Chris Reeves accompanying.

-Jessie

Jason Eady "Wishful Drinking"

I love some blues with my twang, and if you throw in a drink or two you've got a real tune to savor! Jason Eady & the Wayward Apostles deliver just that with this laid back groove about thoughts that spin in your head during those introspective times that often follow a few pulls. Jason will be visiting some more cities he "doesn't know," and some he does, as he's getting back out on the road for the new year. Check tour dates at his website then hit a show! Meanwhile, here's to "Wishful Drinking."

-Aaron

Brandon Jenkins "Anymore"

Reflecting back on the fading voices in my head of what this month has brought, I am glad to be able to have video of some of it. One of the highlights, for sure, was the Gondola Concert Series™ the last day of Steamboat 2010. Ben Krech named it, and frankly, we had wanted to do it in 2008, when we were broadcasting the event on X Country. The first year we tried with Robert Earl Keen, but high wind prevented us from going up; rather, we could have gotten there, but coming down was iffy. Ben still had the dream the next year, and Paula Nelson and George Devore took the ride with Music Fog. We thank Brandon Jenkins for making year two happen, and marking the occasion by recording this song for the first time ever. Riding up with him, I was struck by how good a songwriter he is. How more people should know his name. So here is Part 2 of the Gondola Concert Series™ 2010 from the MusicFest. Take the ride!

-Jessie