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Video Thursday: Wonderwall from Oasis (Ryan Adams) – by Megan Hope


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In this cover of Ryan Adam’s version of Oasis’ hit “Wonderwall” local San Diego artist Megan Hope really shines. This rendition brings out the best in her vocal sound while also showcasing her guitar playing abilities. I met her for the first time in 2009 when I played my very first solo show at a little church in Golden Hill, San Diego (a very cool&intimate venue called “The Marquee”, that unfortunately was short lived). She performed with a duo called “Novel Concept” and already then her vocals were a highlight of the evening. Please listen and share, she deserves to be heard !

PS: when I run out of local artists to post about, I’ll add someone “famous”. But doesn’t seem it’s gonna happen soon :). Here is Megan on Reverbnation.

Still feels weird: Front Page San Diego Reader (Online)

I guess the only thing more weird would be seeing my face on the front page of the print edition of a magazine.

You know I released a picture video on Nov. 1st? Well, this week, the “Jam Session” blog of San Diego Reader published the story about that release “(Not Our) Ride Home”.

I went to the the front page, and much to my surprise, my picture appeared in the slide show. As in right here: San Diego Reader.

As local artists, we’re really fortunate to have such supportive press in town!

Now go read the article: link to the article with music video !

 

PS: The track itself will be released soon (free download for email subscribers). The article appeared in the online edition of the San Diego Reader (150k+ circulation)

 Page on this website with the video and story.

 

Video Thursday – Going French – From Belgium: Stromae “Alors on Dance”

Stromae - Alors on danse (clip officiel)

Stromae is a multi-award winning Belgian artist from Belgian-Rwandan origin. This song from 2009 was a number one hit throughout Europe. It accurately captures “l’ennui” of the anonymous working guy in a big city with mainly first-world problems to worry about. Being a dance song, this is definitely a bit different than the previous posts, but surely worth a listen !

Video Thursday – Local San Diego Band SO3 – “I Just Want You To”

SO3 -- I Just Want You To (Dance With Me Tonight) -- Official Video

This week an award winning video ! It got the “Silver Remi Award at the 2012 Worldfest – Houston International Film Festival”.
SO3 is a rock-trio founded by guitar maestro Mike Artamonov and bass player Serge Belongie, who alternatively take on the lead singing role. They can put up a great live show and make cool video’s too… Just see for yourself !

Video – staying local again – Saucy Monkey “Awkward”

"Awkward" by Saucy Monky (Official Music Video)

Probably biased a bit by the great looks of a bunch of sparsely-clad ladies, but I really like the way this video was done. Their drummer is one of the busiest people I know. It’s all her fault I’m posting this now…

Oh yeah, the song has a great chorus too… not just eye candy this is. And with 13k+ views in a month it’s not doing too bad either.  So go ahead: click&enjoy !