I don’t know much about Sean Hayes, but I know he’s good. I discovered his album, Alabama Chicken, on my Brett Dennen Pandora station, and I am eternally grateful for it. He’s released four albums, and his most recent is called Flowering Spade. I can’t find much information about the guy given that most interviews with him involve excessive questions about his love for the banjo. I’m just gonna have to fix the problem and commission him for an interview. Watch two of his videos below.
Category: Music
Music Spotlight On: Alabama Shakes
Finding a new band to love is akin to discovering a twenty dollar bill in the pocket of my jeans. I didn’t know it was there, but I sure am glad to have it. Today’s discovery is Alabama Shakes. They originated from Athens, Alabama, and their members include: Brittany Howard (lead vocals), Heath Fogg (guitar), Zac Cockrell (bass), and Steve Johnson (drums). Judging from their media attention, I’m late in the game. Their album debuts April 8, 2012, and you can get a sneak peak here. And if that’s not enough, they’re performing on Letterman on April 12. Watch below to see their video for “Hold On.”
The Voice: Christina Sends Home Moses Stone — Big Mistake
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Idol’s Phillip Phillips Sings “Still Rainin” — Wins the Night
Though it was a close call between Colton Dixon and Phillip Phillips on last night’s American Idol, Phillip Phillips won by a nose. And Stevie Nicks is right — he sure is good-looking. Plus, he can sing, and he has an unmatchable stage presence. That’s the type of thing you just can’t teach. Watch below.
Colton Dixon Sings “Everything” — Awesome
I started watching this season of American Idol very late in the game, and it became immediately clear that Colton Dixon and Phillip Phillips are the front-runners. On tonight’s show, Colton Sang “Everything” by Lifehouse — and he was incredible. It’s also worth pointing out that Randy Jackson gave his first valuable comment since the show began, saying, “One of the most important things an artist can have is believability.” He’s right. It doesn’t matter what note you can hit, it matters if you’re authentic. And Colton Dixon is authentic.
Colton Dixon – Everything – American Idol 2012… by IdolxMuzic
‘American Idol’s’ Colton Dixon Sings Piano Man — Best Performance
Phillip Phillips Throws Away Steven Tyler’s Scarf — NO!!!!!
Here at The Dishmaster, I try to abide by the long-standing principle, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” But today I will make an exception for Mr. Phillip Phillips, who quite possibly made the worst move in American Idol history. Allow me to explain. After Phillip Phillips’ performance, the judges commented on his grey-on-grey attire. Steven Tyler attempted to help him out by generously giving him his own scarf. So what did Phillips do with this valued possession? He threw it back into the audience to a group of screaming chicks! Excuse me!??? Doesn’t your father own a pawn shop!!!! The scarf belonged to Steven Tyler! He’s only one of the biggest legends in the history of music. He should have sold it and pocketed the money!! Who knows how long this American Idol fame will last?
Cee Lo Green Chooses Erin Martin — In a Pus*y-Fog?
When Cee Lo Green chose Erin Martin over The Shields Brothers, an online fury erupted accusing Green of making his decision based on Martin’s looks. Though I’d love to agree, I would have sent both those clowns home. Erin Martin made my ears bleed, and The Shields Brothers seem like a washed up 80’s band that you’d see in the background of The Wedding Singer. I think it’s fair to say that Cee Lo will not be winning this season of The Voice.
Vintage Quote of the Day — Alanis Morissette Explains “My Humps” Video
“I was in the studio with (producer) Guy Sigsworth and he would say, ‘What horse from the apocalypse are you bringing in today, Alanis?’ Because every song was this tsunami of emotions. So I said, ‘I wish I could just write a really simple song – a song like My Humps.’ Then we had a pregnant pause, looked at each other, and said, ‘All right, let’s do it!’ Within moments we were recording the piano version of it, and within a week we were shooting the video in my garage here at my house.” Alanis Morissette, on the inspiration behind her “My Humps” cover (no pun intended). Watch below.
ALANIS MORISSETTE-MY HUMPS by ZICARLOS
American Idol Producers Confront Jermaine Jones On Air — Immoral?
This post is difficult to write because of my Dishmaster bias. I’ve met Nigel Lythgoe, and he’s one of the coolest, nicest guys in this business. That being said, I think he made the wrong decision in airing his conversation with Jermaine Jones. It’s absolutely disgusting to take a troubled kid and expose his dirty laundry on a national forum in what was akin to a cross-examination. This should have taken place off the air. It’s too personal, and there comes a point where it’s more important to be a human being than a producer. Watch below.