Big Leather Couch: Brandon Santini Band

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Wordy Wednesday

Sparks Of Insanity By Vinny "Bond" Marini Wednesday, June 29, 2011 5 Of Your Sparks

Where the heck has Vinny been? Have not seen hide nor hair of him in about 4 days...maybe you did not notice, but in case you did...
(pssst all photos go biggie by clickie)

Well kiddies...On Thursday night, Matt and I headed about 10 miles away to Hernando, MS to watch Eric Hughes Band playing a free show on the green in town...beautiful night sitting under the open skies.

I took Friday off to spend some time with Matt and work on getting prepared for our Grillin' and Chillin' get-together on Sunday.

Saturday was a day of food purchase and preparation...and cleaning the house. Cooked 24 chicken thighs and 36 chicken wings and 18 hot Italian sausages with onions, red peppers and green peppers as the main courses. So, off to Costco to get the chicken (already had the sausage). Got home, mixed up some sweet paprika, ancho chili powder, salt and pepper and rubbed that into the chicken nice and good - pulled back the skin on the thighs and rubbed the meat too..

Cut all the peppers and onions for the sausage and peppers..and then made the sauce to baste the chicken.

That consisted of ketchup, tomato paste, juice from some oranges and a lemon, onions, garlic, ancho chilis, and some frozen red sweet cherries. Into the pot and let it cook down and then grabbed the submersible mixer and made it nice and smooth...let it rest overnight.

Made a big ole batch of macaroni salad and then relaxed for the evening as we watched a movie.

Sunday, bright and early, put the sausage and peppers together and put it in the oven to cook slowly. got the chicken on the grill, getting them all nice and brown and then layering on the basting sauce while the grill was on low and let it sink in. Then it all went into the oven with the sausage and peppers to just marinate and cook slowly.

Made some delicious dips for the chips and pretzels and a great sangria that was enjoyed by all who indulged.

As always, putting it all together and sharing the experience with Nancy was just the best.

Ended up being a great time for all except for the arrival of a mass of flies at one point. They were obnoxious to say the least, but some more protein on the plate never hurt a soul!

Matt was a huge help and had a grand time talking to friends and the musicians who all flocked to have a good meal.

Party broke up around 10:30, then clean up and much needed sleep.

Get shots early on and then I get into the party and the camera is forgotten...missed some late arrivals, Eric and Donna and Jack and "Sweet T" and Pete was there early, but left before the camera even came out!

On Monday, it was finish clean-up and relax after a busy three days.

Tuesday, back to work - ugh...

So, what was your weekend like?

Want some delicious chicken? There is left-overs!

Matt leaves tomorrow to go home and I hate it, because as he said on Monday "Dad, just hanging and watching a movie like old times is good enough for me."

Though...tonight we head to Beale for Bike Night and to let him see the fantastic Brandon Santini play live again. You see, when Matt was here 3 years ago we saw Brandon for the first time and Matt has been a fan ever since.

If you have a child living at home, give them a hug, because before you know it, they will not be living there and you will MISS THEM!

But you will never miss...these guys...

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Monday and a new week begins

Sparks Of Insanity By Vinny "Bond" Marini Monday, April 25, 2011 7 Of Your Sparks

Another week is upon us.

Hope y'all had a nice weekend and if you celebrate, that your Easter was wonderful. We did a little fish fry with Nancy's family after her brother caught about 30 catfish the day before...yummo

Going to be a busy week, but I promise...pictures from NOLA are coming this week.

Great show tonight with a real special treat which should happen around 10:30 central...hope you can join me live or check out the archives.

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This week:
REVEREND ROBERT
and
BIG JON SHORT
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THE COUCH

SPECIAL BONUS:

BRANDON SANTINI
will join the show and allow us to share his newest album
Songs Of Love, Money and Misery !

Reverend Robert (Bobby Reynolds) is a master of prewar blues. He has delved deep into the styles of Charley Patton, Robert Johnson and other delta blues giants.

In the past two decades he has become accomplished at many other early twentieth century styles including ragtime and early jazz, Hawaiian and Caribbean. He combines these styles seamlessly in a combination of infectious rhythm and an authentic acoustic sound. In 2004 he took first place at the National Slide Guitar Festival in North Carolina.

The Reverend is known for his true conviction, and powerful delivery. You can hear it on his latest CD Preachin' Blues.

I caught Reverend Robert's set at last years Biscuit and then we ran into each other on the street during the International Blues Challenge and I asked him to join me on the show and he accepted. I am excited to discuss his love of and his desire to keep alive the pre-war music.

Then Big Jon Short will join me. Big Jon comes to us from Couch Favorite Brandon Santini who has recorded with Jon.

Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar, Lowebow cigar-box reso-hillharp, Reso-Ukulele and kazoo, Big Jon Short's high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues and its importance to American music.

Jon was a 2010 IBC semi-finalist where he won the Lyon/Pitchford Cigarbox Championship.

When not performing 200 shows a year, Jon works as a public school teacher and is heavily involved in Blues In Schools Programs and he is actively involved with Raising The Blues, Ltd, a non-profit that brings “interactive music to children with long-term medical or physical challenges at hospitals and treatment centers.” We will talk to Jon about his life and music.

A special bonus this week

Pre-sale of the new, anticipated Brandon Santini album Songs Of Love, Money and Misery began last week and I asked Brandon to come on and talk to us about this project.

Long-time Music On The Couch fans know Brandon was the first musician to welcome me into the Memphis musical society and without his help, Music On The Couch would not be where it is today.

The new album is retro in its sound and look. Brandon enlisted many of his friends here in town and the result is a piece of work that is sure to put him on the radar for much success this year.

He promised to stay up late as he leaves in the morning for his first shows in Norway!

Come hear the new music and then go pre-order the album and get it autographed by Brandon

We will take your calls and questions for both guests at 1.347.633.9400.

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Thanks -
Vinny "Bond" Marini

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International Blues Challenge is here...

Sparks Of Insanity By Vinny "Bond" Marini Wednesday, February 02, 2011 5 Of Your Sparks

Today it begins...Solo/Duos take stages at 8 different venues...beginning at 4:00pm and finally ending at midnight.

Bands play at 11 different venues and begin at 5:00pm and end aound 11:30pm

Each artists gets 25 minutes to show their stuff to the judges and then they all do it again tomorrow...the Semi-Finalists will be announced sometime around midnight tomorrow evening

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Last night, the locals were featured on stages...here are some shots from that flurry of activity:

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