Week #13 - Week 1 for Roger's Creative Photography Contest...click on the banner above if you want to learn more and enter or just feel like sliding around the Bloggosphere and checking out some really fantastic photos...
Honestly, I do not remember where I shot this. It was a number of years ago in the woods somewhere. I came across this downed tree that had been hit by lightening (noticed the black burns at the edges. It just caught my eye and I snapped it.
I tweaked the contrast and nothing more.
Hope you enjoy.
Honestly, I do not remember where I shot this. It was a number of years ago in the woods somewhere. I came across this downed tree that had been hit by lightening (noticed the black burns at the edges. It just caught my eye and I snapped it.
I tweaked the contrast and nothing more.
Hope you enjoy.
(left to right) Seth Avett (vocals, guitar), Bob Crawford (upright bass, vocals), Scott Avett (vocals, banjo)I have been waiting for the promo CD before announcing this, but American/Columbia Records have signed The Avett Brothers, an extraordinary band from North Carolina who combine dozens of strands of musical DNA (Rock, Pop, Classic Country and more) into a completely unique form of American music. Their first album for Columbia , produced by Rick Rubin, will be released in 2009. The Avett Brothers have nine previous independent releases under their belts, the most recent of which, The Second Gleam, came out in July.
I am a tad ticked at myself as they just appeared here in Memphis this past weekend...but with Mom and Dad in town, it was not to be...
They have earned their place in my rotation. I like the sound they have put together and think putting them together with the most excellent Rick Rubin will be incredible.
Here is their upcoming schedule:
September 10-Tulsa, OK-Cain’s Ballroom
September 11-Dallas, TX-Granada Theater
September 12-Ozark, AR-Mulberry Mountain Harvest Music Festival
September 14-Morrison, CO-Monolith Festival
September 16-Lawrence, KS-Liberty Hall
September 19-Roanoke, VA-Jefferson Center-Shaftman Performance Hall
September 20-Charlottesville, VA-Charlottesville Pavilion
September 21-Baltimore, MD-Pier Six Pavilion
September 25-Tuscaloosa, AL-The Jupiter
September 26-Nashville, TN-War Memorial Auditorium
September 27-Louisville, KY-Coyote’s Music & Dance Hall
October 2-Athens, GA-Georgia Theatre
October 3-Athens, GA-Georgia Theatre
October 31-Greensboro, NC-War Memorial Auditorium
November 1-Greenville, SC-Peace Center
November 6-Knoxville, TN-Bijou Theatre
November 7-Knoxville, TN-Bijou Theatre
Two songs from the sampler I received. The first is from the 2008 EP The Second Gleam, and is called "Murder In The City". The second is from their 2004 album Mignonette and is entitled "Swept Away (Sentimental Version)".
I am a tad ticked at myself as they just appeared here in Memphis this past weekend...but with Mom and Dad in town, it was not to be...
They have earned their place in my rotation. I like the sound they have put together and think putting them together with the most excellent Rick Rubin will be incredible.
Here is their upcoming schedule:
September 10-Tulsa, OK-Cain’s Ballroom
September 11-Dallas, TX-Granada Theater
September 12-Ozark, AR-Mulberry Mountain Harvest Music Festival
September 14-Morrison, CO-Monolith Festival
September 16-Lawrence, KS-Liberty Hall
September 19-Roanoke, VA-Jefferson Center-Shaftman Performance Hall
September 20-Charlottesville, VA-Charlottesville Pavilion
September 21-Baltimore, MD-Pier Six Pavilion
September 25-Tuscaloosa, AL-The Jupiter
September 26-Nashville, TN-War Memorial Auditorium
September 27-Louisville, KY-Coyote’s Music & Dance Hall
October 2-Athens, GA-Georgia Theatre
October 3-Athens, GA-Georgia Theatre
October 31-Greensboro, NC-War Memorial Auditorium
November 1-Greenville, SC-Peace Center
November 6-Knoxville, TN-Bijou Theatre
November 7-Knoxville, TN-Bijou Theatre
Two songs from the sampler I received. The first is from the 2008 EP The Second Gleam, and is called "Murder In The City". The second is from their 2004 album Mignonette and is entitled "Swept Away (Sentimental Version)".
Sept. 8, 2008 – Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the exclusive premiere of the new, previously unreleased Bob Dylan song and music video “Dreamin’ of You” on www.amazon.com/music. In celebration of the Amazon.com Music Store’s 10th anniversary, fans around the world will get an exclusive first look at Dylan’s new music video only on Amazon.com.
“Dreamin’of You” stars prolific character actor Harry Dean Stanton, and provides fans with a preview of Dylan’s new album, Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8, set for release on Oct. 7. In addition to the music video debut, fans can check out the Amazon Bob Dylan artist page, which includes a customer forum for discussions, samples of Dylan’s songs and a complete list of all of his albums, which have had an unparalleled effect on the music industry.
“The impact of Bob Dylan on popular music and American culture over the past half-century is incalculable. His talent for both singing and songwriting has inspired fans and fellow musicians alike,” said Peter Faricy, vice president of music and movies at Amazon.com. “We are proud to provide our customers with this unique experience as part of our celebration of the Amazon Music Store’s 10th anniversary, and thrilled that our customers and Dylan fans have this extraordinary opportunity to get a first look at one of his newest songs.”
Bob Dylan is one of the world's most popular and acclaimed songwriters, musicians and performers, having sold more than 110 million albums and performed thousands of shows around the world in a career spanning five decades. His most recent studio album, Modern Times -- lauded by critics around the world and selling more than 2.5 million copies to date -- entered the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart at No. 1, as well as debuting within the top five in 21 other countries. His previous studio albums, Time Out of Mind and Love and Theft, have been among his most commercially successful and critically lauded, each having sold more than a million copies and earning Grammy nominations for Album of the Year (“Time Out of Mind” won that award in 1998).
In 2001, he received a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for best song from a motion picture for “Things Have Changed” from the movie Wonder Boys. His 2004 memoir, “Chronicles, Volume One,” was a worldwide bestseller, spending 19 weeks on The New York Times best-seller list. He was awarded a “special citation” Pulitzer Prize this year for “his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power.”
Bob Dylan remains one of the world's top touring artists, performing more than 100 concerts yearly around the globe.
Dylan’s new album, “Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8,” will be released on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, and is now available for pre-order on www.amazon.com for $16.49, a savings of 28 percent.
Love the photo Vinny - great texture.
Now, The Avett Brothers? I think I'd have to listen to a bit more to decide if I really enjoy them. Interesting sound - almost folk-y.
Bob Rocks...Taking pictures of "wood" again, are ya? Cheers Vinny!!
The Aveet Brothers are playing in my "home town" tonight. Cain's ballroom in Tulsa is legendary. It would be the local equivalent to the Ryman auditorium in Nashville, except that Cain's has always been a dance hall. It was the home of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys for nine years. The Sex Pistols, Elvin Bishop and Leon Russell has performed there.
Have a great day.
Murder in the City was cretainly not what I expected , it was touching. Really liked the lines about father and sister.
Some sweet harmony here.
Very interesting shot this week Vinnybond! I like the raw look of the wood and the burnt areas. Definately you don't see very often.
Good Luck!
I love how you captured all the shades and textures of the poor tree. Really interesting!!
Love the picture. I can't do your music on your site at work, but I CAN YouTube. Just went and listened to them and they are AWESOME! And Rick Rubin too? The only thing that could have been better than that would be T Bone. Thanks for turning me on to these guys!
Mr.Zimmerman is the man.
I'll have to come back for the tunes, but I love the photo.
I like this photo of the charred by lightning branch. Very interesting subject matter!
When I saw the photo of the Avett Brothers, it looked like something from the early '60s. Everything old is new again, huh?
Like desert songbird, I can't listen at the moment...I'll return to check out their sound.
Cool picture. D3 is very much into creative photography...I'll have to show her this shot.
Isn't Dylan like, a hundred years old? I would love to see him live someday...I'd better hurry up.
I don't know what it is, but I'm not connecting with this music either. Lucky for the record company execs that I'm not in their target market.
Cheers!
The picture makes me want to take a walk through the woods. Great photo!
I hope you get your technical difficulties resolved. We love the music vibes here.
SORRY FOLKS...one of those days...thanks to all for your compliments on the photo and your comments on the music...
Did not get to visit any sites today...and struggling to find the time to even post for tomorrow...
The lightning char on the wood offers the creative natural art, and a great photo!
As for The Avett Brothers, I hear Neil Young...and who else from the 70s, Bob Weir? Wow. And the harmonies - so subtle, soft and contemplative.
I can't top Matt's comment! bwahahahahahahahahahahaha!
I'M not about to call them extraordinary after two songs. The singer's voice reminds me of Ed Robertson.
This is a definite "I have to hear more".
Who's the target market Travis is referring to? I thought the PR company wanted a diverse group?
I like the photo.
interesting shot bond!
I have never seen a better photo of a stump in my life Vin! Great photo!
You'll have to forgive my absence been taking night classes after work. To answer your question we are going to a whole month contest in 4 parts and every Creative Photography judges will chose a winner and why at the end of the month.
Have a great weekend Vin!
Oouch!!
Nice tweaks done to the shot.