Ardent Sessions

Ardent Sessions: Parachute Musical

March 23, 2010 By Rachelandthecity

Parachute Musical is a totally awesome piano-driven rock band based in Nashville, Tn. Their songs are highly melodic, while the lyrics are weighted with emotional strife. If you miss Ben Folds Five, you should definitely check them out – plus you can download their totally free EP here: http://www.parachutemusicalfreeep.com/

Parachute Musical bangs out a few tunes at Ardent Studios

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Setlist:

00:00 Intro
00:56 New Love
05:30 Drop Me A Line
09:13 College Degree
12:54 Instead
18:37 380427
25:23 One More Song
30:45 Dear Jacksonville
35:19 Back the Same
40:17 Hometown
43:54 No Comfort

Drummer Ben Jacoby also Plays with Keegan Dewitt

Tom Gilbert is the funny one

Live Dates

Mar 25 2010     The Walnut House w/ Dr. Manhattan    Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Mar 27 2010    The Crows Nest w/ Micah    Bowling Green, Kentucky
Mar 31 2010    The End w/ Via Audio and Milktooth    Nashville, Tennessee
Apr 18 2010    The Abbey w/ Kait Lawson    Memphis, Tennessee
Apr 20 2010    Jigger’s w/ The Winter Sounds and Young Machines    San Antonio, Texas
Apr 22 2010    Hole In The Wall w/ The Winter Sounds    Austin, Texas
Apr 23 2010    Moon Bar w/ The Winter Sounds    Fort Worth, Texas
Apr 25 2010    Equinox w/ The Winter Sounds    Las Cruces, New Mexico
Apr 26 2010    The Percolator w/ The Winter Sounds    El Paso, Texas
Apr 27 2010    Skrappy’s w/ The Winter Sounds    Tucson, Arizona
Apr 28 2010    The Rouge Bar w/ The Winter Sounds    Scottsdale, Arizona
Apr 29 2010    The Ruby Room w/ The Winter Sounds and Attack! and The Paragraphs    San Diego, California
Apr 30 2010    Eclectic Skate Shop w/ The Winter Sounds    Ontario, California
May 1 2010    Fantasy Hall w/ The WInter Sounds    Lancaster, California
May 2 2010    The Viper Room w/ The Winter Sounds    West Hollywood, California
May 4 2010    Thee Parkside w/ The Winter Sounds and Zweng w/Frisky Disco    San Francisco, California
May 5 2010    Little Red Lion w/ The Winter Sounds    Eureka, California
May 7 2010    Diablo’s Downtown Lounge w/ The Winter Sounds    Eugene, Oregon
May 8 2010    Comet Tavern w/ Mighty Tigers and The Winter Sounds    Seattle, Washington
May 10 2010    The Blvd w/ The Winter Sounds    Spokane, Washington
May 11 2010    Liquid Lyrics w/ The Winter Sounds    La Grande, Oregon
May 12 2010    Visual Arts Collective w/ The Winter Sounds    Boise, Idaho
May 13 2010    Bar Deluxe w/ The Winter Sounds    Salt Lake City, Utah
May 14 2010    The Beauty Bar w/ The Winter Sounds    Las Vegas, Nevada
May 15 2010    Murray Theatre w/ The Winter Sounds    Salt Lake City, Utah
May 17 2010    806 w/ The Winter Sounds    Amarillo, Texas
May 19 2010    Boiler Room    Denton, Texas
May 21 2010    AJ’s Bar    Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Recorded and Mixed by Alan Burcham
Assisted by Lucas Peterson
Mastered by Kevin NIx

This free music podcast was recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.

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Ardent Sessions: Wax Fang

January 18, 2010 By Rachelandthecity

While we could throw compliments for Louisville’s Wax Fang at you as thick as molasses – instead we decided to just pass along a review from a fan – which we think says it all:

“La La Land is an amazing record. Unique, Epic, Sprawling, Wierd, Fun, Heavy, Pyschadelic, Amazing. Go see them live and then multiply all of that by 10! Scott Carney for president!”

If you can’t make it to one of their shows, their performance on The Ardent Sessions can easily substitute as the next best thing!

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Setlist:

00:01 Introduction
00:56 Magestic
07:52 World War II (Part 2)
13:00 At Sea
17:09 Canibal Summer
20:18 The Doctor Will See You Now
25:04 Can You See the Light
28:53 Avant Guardian Angel Dust
36:03 Oh Rocklessness
36:49 Black and Endless Night Revisited
42:53 Scream Bloody Murderer

“Bloody Murder”

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Recorded and Mixed by Alan Burcham
Mastered by Kevin Nix

This free music podcast was recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.Tour Dates:

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Ardent Sessions: Dave Cousar

January 11, 2010 By Rachelandthecity

This week on the Ardent Sessions we are so proud to feature Dave Cousar, a Memphis musical luminary. From touring around the globe with Jim Dickinson and Susan Marshall, to recording with the recently deceased Willie Mitchell and Al Green, to playing with Ardent Music’s Star & Micey, Cousar has been as influential as influenced, while managing to create a sound that is uniquely his own. Look for his debut on Archer Records to be released in spring 2010!

Dave Cousar

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Setlist:

00:00 Intro
00:48 Leaving Mississippi
05:30 Water
10:00 Jack the Ripper
17:20 Love Lifted Me
20:05 You Don’t Like Me
26:41 Sleep
30:24 Jewish Sex Tape

Recorded and Mixed by Alan Burcham
Mastered by Kevin Nix

This free music podcast was recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.

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Ardent Sessions: The Black Hollies

December 14, 2009 By Rachelandthecity

The Black Hollies are from New Jersey – but their music is from the past. With the addition of organ to their sound on their latest album, Softly Towards the Light, their blues and psychedelic infused riffs are even tastier! Don’t miss their fantastic performance this week on The Ardent Sessions!

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Setlist:

00:00 Intro
00:43 Whispers Beneath the Willows
06:30 Run with Me
11:57 Gloomy Monday Morning
12:28 When You’re Not There
22:38 Can’t Stop These Tears (From Falling)
29:33 Don’t be Afraid to Ask
34:00 I’m Almost done Pleasing You
37:09 Number 10 Girl
47:22 No Need To Be Rude

Tour Date
Dec 17 Pianos – New York, NY

“Gloomy Monday Morning”

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Recorded and Mixed by Alan Burcham
Assisted by Carter McHann
Mastered by Kevin NIX

This free music podcast was recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.

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Ardent Sessions: Jump Back Jake

December 7, 2009 By Rachelandthecity

This week on the Ardent Sessions we check in with Jump Back Jake who released their debut album a year ago this month on the reactivated Ardent Music label. Brooklyn Hustle / Memphis Muscle has been highly lauded as a fantastic debut and the band plans to get back on the road in early 2010. Keep your eyes out for them to play in your town! That’s legendary Memphis organist Rick Steff on keys by the way!

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Setlist:

00:00 Intro
01:00 Don’t Wanna Go
05:11 Pay Out on the Front End
09:35 The Flood
14:21 World of Pity and Shame
17:27 Too Cool for Love
22:03 Terrible Mistakes
25:34 Treasure
32:53 Samson
38:08 Won’t Leave the House
42:26 Tennesee Maybe
45:43 Say a Prayer
52:33 Easy Answers

Upcoming Live Dates

01/08/10    Knoxville, TN       Barley’s Taproom   9:00pm
01/09/10   Memphis, TN       Hi Tone Cafe       9:00pm
01/14/10   Nashville, TN       The Basement       TBD
01/15/10   Jackson, MS       Ole Tavern       8:00pm
01/16/10   New Orleans, LA   Allways Lounge       10:00pm

Jump Back Jake, “Say a Prayer”

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Recorded and Mixed by Alan Burcham
Mastered by Kevin Nix

This free music podcast was recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.

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Ardent Sessions: The Broken West

November 16, 2009 By Rachelandthecity

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!

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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 Brass Ring
48:29 Auctioneer
53:18 Down in the Valley

The Broken West, “On the Bubble”

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Recorded and Mixed by Alan Burcham

Mastered by Kevin Nix

This free podcast was recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.

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Ardent Sessions: Star & Micey

November 9, 2009 By Rachelandthecity

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.

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Setlist:

00:00 Intro
01:02 Gonna Lose My Mind
04:08 These Days
09:09 Hallelujah
12:47 So Much Pain
15:52 Jesus & the Devil
19:07 Forever and Ever
23:18 Late at Night
27:09 Mercy
31:22 On Your Own
35:13 My Beginning
38:53 She’s on Fire

Star & Micey Tour Dates

Nov 10 2009 Cafe Coco w/ Erin Miley Nashville, TN
Nov 11 2009 Bobo Gallery w/ Erin Miley Asheville, NC
Nov 12 2009 House Show-The Lane’s w/ Erin Miley Knoxville, TN
Nov 13 2009 Common Grounds w/ Erin Miley Lexington, KY
Nov 14 2009 Penny Lane w/ Erin Miley Evansville, IN
Nov 15 2009 MoKaBe’S w/ Erin Miley St. Louis, MS
Nov 17 2009 Patton Alley Pub w/ Erin Miley Springfield, MS
Nov 18 2009 The Noble Savage Tavern w/ Erin Miley Shreveport, LA
Nov 19 2009 Maxine’s w/ Erin Miley Hot Springs, AR
Nov 20 2009 Reno’s Argenta Cafe w/ Erin Miley N Little Rock, AR
Nov 21 2009 Green Frog Coffee – Star & Micey at Green Frog Jackson, TN
Dec 11 2009 Swanky’s Taco Shop Memphis, TN
Dec 12 2009 The Mockingbird Cafe Bay St. Louis, MS
Dec 13 2009 Fairgrinds Coffeehouse New Orleans, LA
Dec 17 2009 The Dixon Art Gallery-Art After Dark Memphis, TN
Dec 18 2009 Ole Tavern w/ Cohen & The Ghost Jackson, MS
Dec 19 2009 The Blind Mule Mobile, AL
Dec 20 2009 Windmill Market Fairhope, AL
Dec 22 2009 Indie Lounge at The Roux House Baton Rouge, LA
Dec 26 2009 Bisbano’s Cellar Door Lounge Lafayette, LA
Dec 28 2009 Cups of Fondren Jackson, MS
Dec 30 2009 Cicero’s St. Louis, MS
Jan 22 2010 Guy’s Gumbo Shack Fairhope, AL
Jan 23 2010 The Blind Mule Mobile, AL
Feb 1 2010 Fairgrinds Coffeehouse New Orleans, LA
Feb 4 2010 Naked Bean Cafe Shreveport, LA

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Recorded and Mixed by Alan Burcham
Assisted by Lucas Peterson
Mastered by Kevin Nix

This free music podcast was recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.

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Ardent Sessions: Le Switch

October 26, 2009 By Rachelandthecity

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.

Fun Times with Le Switch

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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

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Le Switch, “Give Me Something”

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Recorded and Mixed by Alan Burcham

Assisted by Lucas Peterson

Mastered by Kevin Nix

This free music podcast was recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.

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Ardent Sessions: Farewell Flight

October 18, 2009 By Rachelandthecity

Farewell Flight play The Ardent Sessions

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.

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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 @ Club 19 York, Pennsylvania

Farewell Flight, “America Will Break Your Heart”

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Recorded and Mixed by Alan Burcham

Assisted by Lucas Peterson

Mastered by Kevin Nix
This free music podcast was recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.

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Ardent Sessions: Hill Country Revue

October 13, 2009 By Rachelandthecity

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!