Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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Friday, March 26, 2010
The Top 10 (Plus 1): #6 - Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam
It's been some time since we've ventured into the Top 10 (Plus 1) series, but we are back today with #6 on our list: Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam.
Everything I need to say about Davy, I've already written. So the next bit is a series of pieces I wrote over at my other blogs, and after, I'll wrap up with a bit on the band.
#1 - My roommate runs into my room and tells me to turn on Jimmy Kimmel immediately, he was randomly watching. We proceed to see a little white kid from Isle of Man, England singing in a deep black man's blues voice and shredding a guitar in every perfect way possible. This led to a night of Youtube searches on him and the band. I was immediately hooked. So, I email my dad right away since he is a blues nut and tell him to check it out. He is immediately hooked. He emails his friends that are blues fans and they are immediately hooked. So, I'm thinking, if all these people love them, what about people who aren't blues fans. And I go off and tell some of them, and they love it. And now I'm thinking to myself, Back Door Slam is going to be huge. If it's not them, then it's going to be Davy Knowles, because the kid is absolutely amazing. Just tremendous. Their website's opening page has various quotes from critics who have seen them. Some of the quotes are, "I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix...it was a group called Back Door Slam." Or, "A guitar god in training." Other people have recognized, now it's time for the rest of the world to do so.
So, in tradition with tonight's post. Here's the kid shredding a couple great covers, and the last one is his own.
"Red House"
"Almost Cut My Hair"
"Come Home"
#2 - Now on the flip side of this, I recently met one of my favorite artists, Davy Knowles. Knowles was gracious enough to talk to us, and even go as far as get my younger brother into a bar to see his band (the outdoor show was cancelled after our 3 hour drive), and even talk guitar with him after the show. It was truly unbelievable. He is a genuinely nice guy, and he plays great music. So, the result of this interaction was Davy becoming one of my TOP musicians. I love his tunes, and he is a great person. So he moves up.
#3 - So, world, try to check out Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam. He's a young bluesman who has been compared to everyone from Clapton to Hendrix to Rory Gallagher. He is a tremendous guitarist who just released his 2nd album, Coming Up for Air. The album is currently coming in at #8 on the Billboard Blues charts, and it peaked at #2. I've personally seen him 3 times live, and only a few weeks ago, he graciously allowed my brother and I to join him in bringing equipment in so my brother could get into a bar. He's a great young kid with a tremendous future and even better guitar work.
Three bits focused entirely on Davy. Yeah, he's that good. I've seen him live 4 times, 3 of which I was 3 feet from him, and once where he graciously allowed my underage brother to see him in a bar (due to outdoor issues, just read above). He's released two albums, Roll Away and Coming up for Air and is known for his phenomenal live shows. So, give him a shot. I've never found anyone disappointed when they see the greatest living guitarist in action.
Come back next week for another guitar virtuoso at #5.
Everything I need to say about Davy, I've already written. So the next bit is a series of pieces I wrote over at my other blogs, and after, I'll wrap up with a bit on the band.
#1 - My roommate runs into my room and tells me to turn on Jimmy Kimmel immediately, he was randomly watching. We proceed to see a little white kid from Isle of Man, England singing in a deep black man's blues voice and shredding a guitar in every perfect way possible. This led to a night of Youtube searches on him and the band. I was immediately hooked. So, I email my dad right away since he is a blues nut and tell him to check it out. He is immediately hooked. He emails his friends that are blues fans and they are immediately hooked. So, I'm thinking, if all these people love them, what about people who aren't blues fans. And I go off and tell some of them, and they love it. And now I'm thinking to myself, Back Door Slam is going to be huge. If it's not them, then it's going to be Davy Knowles, because the kid is absolutely amazing. Just tremendous. Their website's opening page has various quotes from critics who have seen them. Some of the quotes are, "I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix...it was a group called Back Door Slam." Or, "A guitar god in training." Other people have recognized, now it's time for the rest of the world to do so.
So, in tradition with tonight's post. Here's the kid shredding a couple great covers, and the last one is his own.
"Red House"
"Almost Cut My Hair"
"Come Home"
#2 - Now on the flip side of this, I recently met one of my favorite artists, Davy Knowles. Knowles was gracious enough to talk to us, and even go as far as get my younger brother into a bar to see his band (the outdoor show was cancelled after our 3 hour drive), and even talk guitar with him after the show. It was truly unbelievable. He is a genuinely nice guy, and he plays great music. So, the result of this interaction was Davy becoming one of my TOP musicians. I love his tunes, and he is a great person. So he moves up.
#3 - So, world, try to check out Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam. He's a young bluesman who has been compared to everyone from Clapton to Hendrix to Rory Gallagher. He is a tremendous guitarist who just released his 2nd album, Coming Up for Air. The album is currently coming in at #8 on the Billboard Blues charts, and it peaked at #2. I've personally seen him 3 times live, and only a few weeks ago, he graciously allowed my brother and I to join him in bringing equipment in so my brother could get into a bar. He's a great young kid with a tremendous future and even better guitar work.
Three bits focused entirely on Davy. Yeah, he's that good. I've seen him live 4 times, 3 of which I was 3 feet from him, and once where he graciously allowed my underage brother to see him in a bar (due to outdoor issues, just read above). He's released two albums, Roll Away and Coming up for Air and is known for his phenomenal live shows. So, give him a shot. I've never found anyone disappointed when they see the greatest living guitarist in action.
Come back next week for another guitar virtuoso at #5.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Spring!
Spring is here and that means something BIG for Bekan Insurance Group customers. Come visit our website and get a free quote on your insurance today! In just 5 minutes you can find out exactly what rate you can find on your new insurance policy. Whether it's home, auto, business or life insurance, you can get a free quote in no time.
So what are you waiting for? Head out of the beautiful weather for 5 minutes and start saving today!
So what are you waiting for? Head out of the beautiful weather for 5 minutes and start saving today!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Ask and You Shall Receive
Let this space be for any questions you may have on anything insurance.
Let me have it!
Let me have it!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Why Combine Policies
Often we get asked what the benefits are from combining your home and auto insurance policies. Bekan Insurance Group pushes combined policies for one big reason: it saves YOU money!
Nearly every insurance carrier gives discounts on combining all of your insurance under one roof. Some companies even offer discounts up to 30%.
So what's taking you so long? Head over to Bekan Insurance Group and get started on a free quote that will only take you 5 minutes. It's a lifetime of savings for just a few minutes of your time. Get on it now!
Nearly every insurance carrier gives discounts on combining all of your insurance under one roof. Some companies even offer discounts up to 30%.
So what's taking you so long? Head over to Bekan Insurance Group and get started on a free quote that will only take you 5 minutes. It's a lifetime of savings for just a few minutes of your time. Get on it now!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Help Us Change
Bekan Insurance Group has its eyes and ears open, and we want to hear from you on ways we can improve our service.
So let us hear it. You can email me at blangen@bekan.com, or leave your responses in the comments. Have at it!
So let us hear it. You can email me at blangen@bekan.com, or leave your responses in the comments. Have at it!
Monday, March 1, 2010
2010 Olympic Moments
Well, the 2010 Winter Olympics have ended and boy, we were served quite a treat. Whether it was lightning fast short-track speedskating races, agonizing cross-country skiing races or high-flying snowboarding tricks, Vancouver had a lot to offer. Without any further ado, I give you my top 5 moments of the Vancouver Games.
My Top 5 2010 Olympic Moments
5. Bode Miller's Gold Medal Run: The self-proclaimed former drunk came through huge for the Americans, giving them their first gold in the Super Combined in something like 1 million years.
4. New Events!: SnowCross and SkiCross made their debuts and were exceptionally fun to watch. You can't go wrong with 4 people racing down a mountain, flying over ramps, taking turns at high speeds and dodging other boarders. Great work on those additions.
3. Shaun White and his Double McDeezy (or whatever it was called): The Flying Tomato gave us great theater early on in the Olympics with his in-air tricks. And how about that victory lap? That has to rank up there for the greats of all time.
2. U.S./Canada 1st Round Hockey Match: This gave the Americans hope, and they took advantage of every bit of it. Silencing the die-hard Canadian crowd gives them extra points, too.
1. U.S./Canada Hockey Gold Medal Game: Yeah, we lost, but wow, it wasn't without a fight. Zach Parise's game tying goal with star goalie Ryan Miller on the bench pushed the epic battle in to overtime where, well, you know what happened next. The best hockey game of the tournament on its biggest stage will hopefully bring more fans to the resurgent game that is hockey.
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