Artists to Watch For0

Greetings fellow blogster,

I wanted to post one last update before I head on a jet plane headed towards Tucson, Arizona for my vacation. Last I checked, the Weather Channel said “Sunny with a high near 70.” I can live with that!

I’m going to do my best to reinstitute my list of artists to watch out for. These are artists/bands/songwriters that I’ve been into over the past few weeks:

(In no particular order…)

1. Magnet — I hate buying a cd when I know absolutley nothing about an artist. I took a chance on this guy. I listened to the ten second hooks on iTunes and I was sold. I totally don’t regret buying this mellow cd. The whole album is very mellow. Beware if that’s not your taste…
2. Family Force 5 — Similar sound as Fall Out Boy. Their new radio single, “Replace Me” is killer!
3. The Fray — I just bought their album on iTunes. I can’t get “Vienna” out of my head.
4. Shawn McDonald — I’ve received confirmation from his record label that his new cd will be out by 3.7.06. The new radio single, “Free” is absolutley amazing. This cd might top his first.
5. Mainstay — I’ll admit it. I’ve only heard one song from this band. Their new radio single entitled “Take Away” is amazing. It reminds me a little bit of Howie Day and Mae.
6. Cartel — Thanks to “Nate the Great” for the heads up on this one…good stuff!

Let me know who you think should be added to my list…

Hopefully we’ll chat next week. See ya!

Rick Hall