Since Today’s theme has been music, here’s quick “Friday Five” with the artists I enjoy most on the porch with a cigar….
Corinne Bailey Rae - Her first, self-titled album is my favorite and it’s one of those you can just put on and get lost in. Soulful and melodic yet with just the right upbeats, I’m a huge fan of miss Rae for just chilling out.
Dave Matthews Band - Not every track is meant for relaxing, but DMB is my all-time favorite band so they couldn’t not make the list. For chilling on the porch I particularly like Dave and Tim Renyold’s acoustic sets (Live at Luthern, Live at Radio City) but there are plenty of tracks to mellow out with. “Baby Blue” on Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King is a really good one.
Joss Stone - Another artist who’s stuff I can just hit play and not worry about, but if you really want a treat, get her AOL Sessions album for some great live/ acoustic tracks.
Sara Bareilles - A true singer/songwriter, Sara’s stuff is so heartfelt and personal yet has a great wit. Her lyrics are fantastic and her piano is perfectly accompanying without getting in the way. Her albums are like a coffee house performance you never want to end.
Dave Brubeck - My jazz selection for his incredible ability to make a classic new and the intricate delightfully digestible. One of the few “instrumentalists” to make my otherwise vocal list, but Dave’s group is always worth a listen. If you’ve never heard “Jazz Impressions of New York” you need to get on that ASAP.
There’s your “Friday Five.” Go relax this weekend and explore some new tunes. Then let me know in the comments which ones you liked most! Happy weekend!
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