Ardent Sessions: The Broken West
The Broken West released their sophomore album on Merge Records last year called Now or Heaven. The band has since broken up but last year they stopped by Ardent Studios while in Memphis to chat and play some songs. The guys are quite fond of Memphis and talk about one of their favorite bands during the show, one that they are quite often compared to. Check it out! [display_podcast] Setlist: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Gwen, Now and Then 05:12 Perfect Games 08:55 On the Bubble 12:42 Ambuscade 16:51 So it Goes 20:22 Got it Bad 24:22 You Can Build an Island 28:57 House of Lies 34:11 No One I Know 38:48 Terror for Two 43:26 ...
Ardent Sessions: Star & Micey
Star & Micey are masters at creating heartbreakingly beautiful music. Their sound can be described as introspective and folky, yet rocking and soulful, which makes sense since they call Memphis home. Although they are in a constant search for a new drummer, that has not stopped them from touring non-stop in support of their debut album on Ardent Music. From busking in the street to playing 1500 person venues, they're on a mission to share their music from coast to coast. Don't miss them on this week's Ardent Sessions. [display_podcast] Setlist: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Gonna Lose My Mind 04:08 These Days 09:09 Hallelujah 12:47 So Much ...
Ardent Sessions: Le Switch
On this week's edition of The Ardent Sessions we welcome LA's Le Switch. The band recently swung thru Memphis on their way to an Americana Festival in Nashville. Their debut album, And Now..., was released last year on Autumn Tone Records and ended up being one of my favorites of the year! Also, be sure to check out their latest release, The Devil Needs A Cough Drop. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="Fun Times with Le Switch"][/caption] [display_podcast] Setlist: 00:52 Hard Talkin' 04:17 I'm Not On 09:55 Simple Gifts 14:27 Give Me Something 17:34 Big Ol' Tree 22:07 Sunday Morning 28:19 Living In Another World 31:30 Country Song 35:22 Smile Away [caption id="" align="aligncenter" ...
Ardent Sessions: Farewell Flight
This week on the Ardent Sessions we feature the soaring, lush melodies of the hardest working band from Harrisburg, PA, Farewell Flight. These guys have been touring DIY style for the last few years and released their debut album, Sound. Color. Motion. on their own label. They've recently finished their sophomore album which should be released in early 2o10. [display_podcast] Setlist: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Dragons 02:11 Begin Again 06:19 Phones 10:30 Over 16:02 Indianapolis 20:49 The Ocean Black 25:47 America Will Break Your Heart 29:24 Cruel 34:47 Usual Vernacular 40:03 Lullabye for Insomniacs 43:35 Slow Farewell Flight Live Dates Nov 19 2009 Millersville University Millersville, Pennsylvania Nov 29 2009 Action Church @ ...
Ardent Sessions: Hill Country Revue
If you are a fan of the three times Grammy nominated North Mississippi Allstars, then don't miss Cody Dickinson and Chris Chew's new side project Hill Country Revue! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="Hill Country Revue plays the Ardent Sessions"][/caption] [display_podcast] Setlist: 00:54 Alice Mae 06:49 Hill Country Revue 12:19 You Can Make It 18:10 Let Me Love You 21:48 Ramblin' 27:54 Georgia Women 35:48 Home Too Long 40:45 Good Times 48:19 Growin Up in Mississippi 56:06 Washboard 62:13 Hiway [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="384" caption="Wailing Dixie Dan "][/caption] Tour Dates: Oct 16 2009 Proud Larry’s Oxford, MA Oct 17 2009 Great MS River Balloon Race Natchez, MS Oct 30 2009 Revolution Room Little Rock, AR Oct 31 2009 Hi Tone Memphis, ...
Ardent Presents: Nick Pagliari
Native son Nick Pagliari stopped by Ardent Studios in Memphis to share a few acoustic gems for our new show Ardent Presents, many from his brand new album, Please and Thank You, which we always say down here in the south. Don't miss this very special performance and check out his new album to hear the songs in their full glory!! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="Nick Pagliari"][/caption] [display_podcast] Setlist: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Magazines 04:48 The Union Infantry 09:47 Carl's Revenge 14:40 Don't Want to Die Lonely 19:10 Play That Rock and Roll Loud 22:58 Carolina Skies Nick Pagliari - "Magazines" For more videos from this performance, click here. For more photos ...
Ardent Sessions: Oh No Oh My vs. Royal Bangs
This week on the Ardent Sessions we catch up with two southern bands on the verge of making it big. Last year Austin's Oh No Oh My and Knoxville's Royal Bangs came to Memphis to play a charity event together and we were lucky enough to have them each come by and play a set for us! Oh No Oh My are currently working on a new album in Austin and Royal Bangs are busy touring the county! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="Greg Barkley of Oh No Oh My"][/caption] [display_podcast] 00:00 Intro 01:08 Our Mouths were Wet (Oh No! Oh My!) 05:56 Farewell to all ...
Ardent Sessions: Mouserocket
Check out this week's Ardent Sessions with Mouserocket featuring Alicja Trout ( Lost Sounds, River City Tanlines) and Robby Grant (Big Ass Truck, Vending Machine). The Memphis supergroup was featured on MTV's webisode series $5 Cover which chronicled the lives of a vast array of Memphis musicians. You may have heard their song "Fall Down South" on HBO's new hit show Hung. If you like the loud/soft dynamic - don't miss this fantastic set! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="Mouserocket play the Ardent Sessions"][/caption] [display_podcast] Setlist: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Ghost in a Jar 06:05 Hello, Talk to Me, Walk with Me 10:12 44 Times 13:39 Never Stand a ...
Ardent Sessions: Carney
Reeve Carney, lead singer of the LA based band Carney, recently nabbed the title role of Spiderman in the new Broadway musical set to open in February. The music and lyrics for the production were written by none other than 22-time Grammy® Award-winners Bono and The Edge of U2 with direction by Tony® Award-winner Julie Taymor (The Tempest, Across The Universe, The Lion King). In the meantime, he'll be out on tour fronting Carney as they prepare to release their debut full-length album which is due for release at the end of the year. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="Carney with engineer ...
Ardent Sessions: What Made Milwaukee Famous
Few have been disappointed with the sophomore effort from Austin-based band What Made Milwaukee Famous, What Doesn't Kill Us . The band has gone through a few changes since recording their Ardent Session, including losing keyboardist and all-around stellar dude Drew Patrizi to NYC and marriage. However, this set stands as a testament to just how good this band is live. The music sounds amazing even if you can hear the exhaustion in the voices of the band in the banter between tracks who landed in Memphis the day after a long weekend at Bonnaroo. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="What Made ...
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