Episode Ninety Four: Simple Worship 2

from Simple Worship | Soul Believe

from Simple Worship 2 | Tired

from Simple Worship 2 | Lost

from Simple Worship 2 | On Your Mind

from Simple Worship 2 | More

from Simple Worship | His Eye Is On The Sparrow

 

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Maddy's Cancer Battle

Episode Ninety-Two : Coffee

duane rod | coffee with the king | indie heaven | mixposure

joshua smith | i am | indie heaven

joey nicholson | i glorify the name | indie heaven

comedy minute: obama heals many | thanks to national conversation

brad reynolds | in the real world | indie heaven

book review  |  riven  |  by jerry b jenkins

damascus road | masterpiece | airplay direct

sidewalk prophets | let her be loved | sidewalk prophets

a breath of fresh air | you light my way | podsafe music network

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Episode Ninety-One : November to December

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Episode Ninety : NaNoWriMo Mix 4

Word count verification for National Novel Writing Month 2008 begins tomorrow. Are you ready yet? My NaNoWriMo project this year is ready, at just over 50,000 words. The novel is done, and I'm quite happy with it. Of course, after taking the month of Decmeber to clear my mind, I'll begin editing my rough draft into something a bit more presentable, then possibly looking at self-publishing and print-on-demand options.

tripsitter | wavestrumental | podsafe music network

robert rich | cave paintings | magnatune

rob costlow | not alone | magnatune

ehren starks | in love and miserable at 3am | magnatune

matt stevens | jubilee | podsafe music network

jeff wahl | her beauty | magnatune

jade leary | paul gauguin | magnatune

 

 

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Episode Twelve: Hope In Christ

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Episode Eighty-Six: Politics, Politics, Politics

This episode contains a great deal of political content. My opinion on things such as the Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates, economic bailout, and even an election prediction. Also, some great political music, a sample of the Jason Gray / Rush of Fools / Big Daddy Weave concert my wife and I went to, and new music from doublePark, AM and Rick Paul.

No show notes for this one, as you just have to hear it to believe it.

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Episode Eighty-Five: 9/11

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Episode Eighty-Four: FIRE by STRIVE

STRIVE's newest album, FIRE, hits the streets on August 26, 2008. The record label has asked me to review the album, and given me permission to use the music on the show. I've featured tunes from STRIVE in past episodes of The Joe Show, and for the last week my iPod has been playing nothing but FIRE over and over.

In episode 84, I share with you my favorite tunes from the album, and some thoughts on those tunes and the album as a whole. Sit back and relax. You're about to enjoy a half hour of some awesome music!

SMALLEST THINGS

STRIVE's latest album, FIRE, opens with an uptempo ditty about sharing the simplest, most beautiful things in life with others, rather than falling into the temptation to take such beauties for granted. With an infectious rhythm and memorable lyrics, SMALLEST THINGS -- receiving radio airplay in 55 countires -- will quickly get you up and moving to the beat.

We're on our way
we can help each other all the way

A catchy tune inspired by Africa's struggle with the effects of Imperialism. An enjoyable listen.

Just a little more time now
and all of heavens stars will align. ...
So many work their whole lives
for this one moment in time. ...

"Nothing is impossible if I hold onto hope, faith, love & patience." That's the theme behind STRIVE's tune, JUST A LITTLE MORE TIME NOW. We spend our lives waiting for our ship to come in, hoping for our big break. It's become, for some, what life is all about. And it can be so hard sometimes to wait that we see people every day turning to some kind of get rich quick scheme, whether it's the lottery, crime, or such silliness as American Idol. But with just a little hard work, determination, and patience, we can achieve our goals and see our dreams fulfilled. STRIVE has learned that personally as the band has toured extensively, both in the Midwest around their Chicago home base and internationally with extended tours in Brazil and Russia, long before recently being signed to their first record deal with GoDigital records. With music like that on the album FIRE, the band is sure to continue riding their hard won success.

Listen as the bells toll on.
Can you hear them sing their songs.
This dirge of sadness.
All the ones who passed before,
Gave it all to hear no more,
This dirge of sadness.

One of the most heated topics in the Presidential campaign this year is the involvement of American troops in Iraq. War happens. Throughout American history, war has reared it's ugly head from time to time, as if the very process of engaging in the act of trying to kill one another is inevitable. Whatever your view on war -- and more specifically the war in Iraq -- it is not a happy occasion worthy of celebration. People fight. People die. And they do it in hopes that more people will live -- and live a better life -- for their sacrifice. No matter what you think of war, "no argument erases the horror which leaves mothers, fathers, wives, husbands and children mourning for all that they have lost. Peace can only come if everyone lays their burdens of fear down to embrace love and forgiveness." BELLS TOLL is STRIVE's attempt to "ring out with this truth in an effort to hasten the day when it is our reality."

With a little time away from here
Can we find a way through the tears
To come back with some more love
Than we left with?
Life's too short to waste on love
that keeps a record of wrongs.

STRIVE's mission of putting out upbeat, positive, inspiring music is played out beautifully in this tune about a couple that, after some heated arguing and a time of unwanted separation, chose to look for a way to grow their love into something greater rather than to give up on it. The band describes the song as "a plea for everyone to guard their tongues and liberate their love for one another."

STRIVE bills themselves as a piano-driven rock pop band aimed at inspiring people across all walks of life. Much of the album FIRE was inspired by front man Derick Thompson's relationship with his wife. Thompson began playing piano and writing songs at the age of eleven, and played in a number of bands both in the US and during his five years living in Russia. Thompson formed the band STRIVE after moving to Chicago to attend Wheaton College.

With band members Will Puth on Guitars and Rick Kluckow on Bass, Thompson and STRIVE create a sound and a message that is much greater than the sum of it's parts. This album is a must-own for every independent music fan as well as anyone with a passion for music you can feel. The more I listen, the more I want to hear.

FIRE

We've been waiting.
Turn the lights down low
It's time to let yourself go
I promise we'll take it nice and slow now
Let yourself be known
Share the secrets of your soul with me
Fire blazing from your skin
How overwhelming it is to love you.

Lead singer / songwriter Derick Thompson describes the title track as the most controversial song he's ever written, while at the same time the purest and most romantic love song he's ever written. "It's a celebration of the love, pleasure and intimacy a man and wife were created to share. Our culture paints great sex as happening with strangers, boyfriends & girlfriends. ... [C]ulture needs the opposite message which says great sex takes place in the context of a committed marriage. ... FIRE is meant to inspire young people to wait and first taste sex in marriage. FIRE is meant to remind married couples that sex keeps a marriage alive and strong. FIRE is meant to glorify the Creator who lovingly gave the human race such an intimate language of love."

I could not be more enthusiastic in my recommendation of this album. Music like this comes along only once in a very great while. Miss out on this one, and who knows when your next chance will come!

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Episode Eighty-Three: New @ Magnatune

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Episode Eighty-Two: Fire and Fast Cars

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Episode Eighty-One: Birthday Gift

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Episode Seven: God Rocks!

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Episode Seventy-Nine: Kidcast #4

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Episode Six: Prayer

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Episode Seventy-Eight: Politics and Patriotism

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Episode Five: Artist Spotlight -- Scot Longyear

Artist spotlight with Independent Christian Artist Scot Longyear.

Scot talks about his music, his "day job," his motivation, and more.

Plus great music from his album Simple Worship.

Scot Live!

Reson8

My Journey

Maryland Community Church

eXchange!

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Episode Seventy-Six: Tim Russert

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Episode Three: One Prayer

terrance damian | you've got the time | www

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sidewalk prophets | i will go | www

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worth dying for | revolution | www

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scot longyear | god make us dead | eXchange

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Episode Seventy-Five: Rain Rain Rain

matthew ebel | rain | www

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darius lux | every single moment | www

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nelson bragg | turn the darkness into gold | myspace

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neal fox | a long way to go now | myspace

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a breath of fresh air | i never asked you | www

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vic kingsley | fall with you | myspace

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every avenue | this one's a cheap shot | www

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echobliss | let me in | www

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chris demarco | out of the blue | www

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jeff caylor | breakable on the inside | www

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drew davidsen | amazing | www 

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damascus road | i choose you lord | www

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dan and tami orama | i want to praise the lord | www

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reconciled | poor man's cost | www

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shawn cole | grace | www

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stephen alfieri | see my god is greater | www

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Episode Seventy-Three: Memorial Day

I wanted to get this episode up right away. Thanks to the military who have served this great country, and to those who have contributed to today's show.

Thanks, too, to the musicians who care enough to have written such great music and made it available for today's show. Show notes will be available this evening at http://www.averagejoeamerican.us.

Have a safe, Happy Memorial Day, and thank a veteran or servicemember today.

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Episode Seventy-One: Mountain Mirrors

special preview of mountain mirrors new album, dreadnought | myspace
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Move over Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, Led Zeppelin, Days of the New, et. al., there's a new kid in the psychedelic rock scene, and they will not be denied. With the release of their fourth album, Dreadnought, Mountain Mirrors treats us to the best they have yet to offer. From the mesmerizing Born Deranged that opens the album, you'll be caught in a whirlwind that takes you back to your youth -- whatever your age. The bass licks on this album are like something you haven't heard in almost twenty years. There is no band in top 40 radio today that can make a guitar sing like Mountain Mirrors, nor a lyricist in the mainstream music industry who can pen the poetry that these guys put to music on Dreadnought. Just about the time you start to feel really at ease and relaxed by the mellow rhythms of Mountain Mirrors, the instrumental Your Dirge that occupies the center track on the album will give you a whole new appreciation for the talent of this incredible band. Dreadnought is not only a must hear, it's a must purchase, and with the ease of Mountain Mirrors' distribution channel available at Magnatune.com, you can do just that for whatever price you wish, as low as just $5 (though I think you'll agree that the album is worth much more than that).

track 1 | born deranged
track 2 | field of grass
track 3 | i don't belong
track 4 | end of days
track 6 | your dirge
track 8 | birds in a rat race
track 9 | better days
track 10 | a spell to block the sun
track 5 | the elemental (background)

Register to win a free high-quality download of the entire album, including the tracks not featured in The Joe Show #71, by submitting a comment to this post. Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 PM May 17, 2008, with a winner being drawn at random and announced on The Show #73 on May 24, 2008.

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Episode Seventy: Happy Birthday!

eddie martin | when we were brave | cdbaby
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eddie martin | roll my stone | cdbaby
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blood red sun | all at once | www
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trench town oddities | end up here | www
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chris demarco | it's inevitible | www
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jimmies chicken shack | 17 | www
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darius lux | life goes on | www
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vic kingsley | numbers are rearranging | myspace
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worth dying for | let it out | www
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Episode Sixty-Nine : Earth Day

eddie martin | when we were brave | cdbaby
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3 blind mice | i'm so tired | www
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ray tarantino | recusant | www
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josh woodward | ships | www
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EARTH DAY TIPS, from scot longyear of eXchange

glen phillips | rise up | www
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every avenue | nothing | www
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trench town oddities | sometimes | www
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COMEDY MINUTE, from mike williams and christian comedy podcast

blood red sun | love letter | www
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jimmie's chicken shack | caught down | www
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vic kingsley | missing you tonight | myspace
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rob costlow | l.a. passing by | www
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3 blind mice | call me beautiful | www
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beth thornley | mr. lovely | www
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THE SPEECH PRESIDENT BUSH SHOULD MAKE

jupiter one | countdown | www
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josh woodward | go | www
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every avenue | think of you later | www
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justin hopkins | why would God come to l.a. | myspace
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ionia | gasoline rainbow | www
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mike errico | someday | www
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ray tarantino | alibis and crimes | www
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trench town oddities | never let you fall | www
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Episode Sixty-Seven: CD Prize Package

For details on how you can win an eight-CD prize package, featuring each of the artists listed below, listen to the show.

ron rutherford | damned | www
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brett mikels | deep enough | www
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dead rock west | highway one | www
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ron rutherford | freak flag | www
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malcolm singleton | this feeling | www
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joe colledge | best you ever had | www
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truckee brothers | formula 0 | www
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darius lux | hey you! | www
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mike errico | when she walks by | www
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Episode Sixty-Five: Alive

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Episode Sixty-Five: Easter Egg

trench town oddities | working again | trenchtownoddities.com
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heavy mellow | st. george island | magnatune.com
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acoustic junction | never until now | myspace.com
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genuine son | daddy's girl | airplaydirect.com
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matthew ebel | rain | matthewebel.com
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shane beales | so in love | myspace.com
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sidewalk prophets | walls | myspace.com
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the comedy minute

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john taglieri | starring role | myspace.com
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worth dying for | revolution | myspace.com
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temple of soul | purple haze | myspace.com
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Episode Sixty Four: Music, Man

darius lux | xtraordinary | myspace.com/dariusluxsongs

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tripsitter | on and on | www.sidebmusic.com

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ember | give a little | emberaudio.com

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american angel | turns to grey | americanangelrocks.com

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darius lux | hey you | myspace.com/dariusluxsongs

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glen hansard and marketa irglova | falling slowly | myspace.com/theswellseason

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comedy minute | email forwards

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jeff caylor | standing still | www.jeffcaylor.com

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josh woodward | flypaper | www.joshwoodward.com

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dave mccormick | music man | myspace.com/davemccormickwv

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wil deynes | super wonderful | myspace.com/wildeynes

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t h white | blue and cream | myspace.com/thwhitemusic

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jason moss | come back home | www.jasonmossmusic.com

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Episode Sixty-Two: Jericho Rises

* left standing | american anthem | www.leftstanding.com
* jericho returns | CBS | www.jerichorises.com
* carbon leaf | the war was in color | www.carbonleaf.com
* jeremy rowe | in line to die | www.myspace.com
* jeff wahl | freedom | www.magnatune.com
* kevin burdick | america | www.kevinburdick.com
* neil brian goldgerg | born in america | music.podshow.com
* phil ayoub | white feather | www.philayoub.com
* ray younkin | america's sky | www.rayyounkin.com
* matt stevens | jubilee | www.mattstevensguitar.com
* nico and the known | the cost of freedom | www.hapnindudes.com
* shawn cole | in the middle of nowhere | www.shawncolemusic.com
* chris demarco | unknown soldier | www.chrisdemarco.com
* john batdorf | all for you | www.johnbatdorfmusic.com
* rick roark | remember me | www.airplaydirect.com

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Keem Em Covered by Bean and Bailey
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Permanent Pause by American Angel
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This Is Rome by Ethereal
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Every Minute of The Day by Nelson Bragg
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History Repeats by Josh Woodward
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Moving Backwards by Jeff Caylor
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Still by Strangers In Wonderland
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I've been pretty vocal for the past several months about my support of Fred Thompson for the Republican Presidential nomination. Two weeks or so ago, Fred pulled out of the race, and I struggled with the decsion of where to put my support. In last week's show, I announced that I was now supporting Rudy Giuliani for the nomination. Three days later, he withdrew and endorsed Senator John McCain.

I am once again in the position of having to decide who to support for the Republican nomination for President. That decision gets harder each time I make it. Ron Paul is a no-brainer -- meaning that I'd have to have no brain to throw my support behind him. John McCain and Mitt Romney are the front runners, but I'm not completely sold on either of those.

McCain's a war hero, and he would certainly not pull us out of Iraq before the job is finished. That's a good thing, but I'm having a hard time thinking of any other good things about McCain in the White House.

Romney is a proven success at both business and government, and has experience as Commander In Chief of the Massachusetts National Guard. But for some reason I'm not completely sold on him, either.

And then there's Mike Huckabee -- a former Baptist Minister and former Governor of Arkansas. He's truly a conservative and presents himself well, but I don't think most Americans see it that way. I think many Americans, even those who say they want someone who believes in God, are afraid to have a Baptist Minister in the White House.

So where does a Conservative Christian like me throw his support? Not Ron Paul. Not John McCain. Not Mitt Romney. And not Mike Huckabee. Unless....

I was thinking today, and I think I know what kind of ticket I could get behind and support. I also think it's the only ticket that has a chance at this point of defeating John McCain for the nomination. I don't know how -- or why -- John McCain pulled out in front of the pack, but somehow he did, and now we have to figure out how to deal with it. And this is how.

Romney/Huckabee. I think if Huckabee would drop out of the race and endorse Romney, those Conservatives who are voting for Huckabee will give their vote to Romney. I can't think of a primary yet where McCain has beat Romney by more than Huckabee's percentage of the vote. And if Huckabee dropped out before Super Tuesday, and openly endorsed Romney, I think we might see one heck of a fight in the Super Tuesday primary states, and maybe -- just maybe -- Romney could pull it off.

Now, I'm not a big fan of Romney. He could probably do a decent job in the White House, but I don't feel comfortable just yet putting my support behind him. But I certainly don't think McCain is the right man for the job. And if Romney could pull it off, and offer the VP slot to Huckabee, we might just be able to make it through the next four years with a Republican in the White House.

But it has to happen quick. If Huckabee is still a candidate come Super Tuesday, I'm afraid that McCain will sweep the primaries and lock up the nomination before I even get a chance to vote in the Indiana primary on May 6. And if that happens, well, I'll just have to cast a symbolic vote for Fred Thompson.

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Perspective by Jeff Caylor
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This week's show is going to be a little bit different from what you've heard in the past on The Joe Show. Before I explain why, and what you'll hear, I want to talk for a moment about the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

This past week, Fred Thompson announced his withdrawal from the race. I have been a supporter of Fred Thomspon since before he was a candidate for President. I have always thought that he had the most solid political platform and stood for sound conservative principles.

After hearing the announcement of his withdrawal, I was faced with the decision of what candidate to put my support behind. I gave this some serious consideration. Knowing that the Democratic candidates were completely out of the picture for me, I had to decide whether to stand behind the best candidate, or the candidate with the best chance to win in November. Whether to choose a solid candidate, or a candidate with solid, widespread support.

Both John McCain and Mitt Romney have a solid backing of supporters. They've been the most successful in the primaries and caucuses, and many in the media have virtually declared this a two-man race.

Both Rudy Giuliani and Mike Huckabee are experienced, conservative candidates. Both speak well and seem to perform solidly in the debates.

And then there's Ron Paul. But I don't intend to completely throw away my support. Sorry Ron.

After giving it much thought and consideration, I have come to the conclusion that there is only one candidate that I can in good conscience stand behind right now. One candidate that I have long thought could be a solid, successful President. One candidate that I've supported since long before Fred Thompson even became a grass roots movement. It is for this reason that I have chosen the candidate with the most experience, the most real-life tested wisdom, the best leadership skills, and the truest patriotism of them all.

It is for all of these reasons that I now stand strongly in support of America's Mayor for President. Rudy Giuliani stood strong under adversity and led this nation's largest city -- and the entire nation, by extension -- through the most difficult, tragic moments of our nation's history. Because he built a sound, strong management team in New York City that had the ability and autonomy to think on their feet while at the same time understanding the importance and the need to remain accountable to the people that they served, New York -- and the nation -- was able to bounce back, come together, and stand united against the enemy. It was as much for the leadership of Rudy Giuliani as for that of President George W. Bush that the United States remained united against an unseen enemy.

There is no candidate that can bring to the Oval Office the combination of wisdom, knowledge, foresight, experience, and sound business judgement that Rudy can. All of the other Republican candidates possess some of those traits, but not one has demonstrated a solid grasp on the whole picture as Rudy has.

But there is one concern that you might hear voiced by other conservatives. One issue that has long been a matter of great importance among conservatives and liberals alike. One issue that has been the deciding factor for many Americans when deciding how to cast their vote on election day.

Abortion. Regrettably, Rudy Giuliani has taken a pro-choice stance on abortion. Regrettably, because his stance on this one issue could be the thing that keeps him from taking the oath of office next January. I have given this issue great consideration. I am firmly and unmovably opposed to abortion, at any time and for any reason. I do not feel that there is ever a situation when abortion is justified.

I have considered this greatly, and thought long and hard about Rudy's stance on the issue of abortion, and I have come to this conclusion: it really doesn't matter. Now, before you go off thinking I've lost my mind, hear me out.

Abortion matters. Life matters. Protecting these innocent unborn babies from murder matters. What doesn't matter is what the President thinks about abortion. You see, the American form of democracy is such that there is nothing one man can do to change the law on abortion. The President, for all of his supposed power, cannot effect change on the issue of abortion without the broad support of Congress and the Judicial system. It was the Judicial branch of our government that legalized abortion, and every conservative, pro-life politician since has been unable to do anything to change that.

Only you can change that. Each and every one of you, individually. Which is why today's episode of The Joe ShowThe Joe Show is about abortion. The rest of the show will feature an artist who has been featured on the show before -- Scot Longyear -- in a way you've probably never heard him before. In addition to being an accomplished independent musician, Scot Longyear is my friend and pastor. Last week he presented a very thought-provoking discussion on abortion. Today, I share that with you.

I hope you will take the time to hear it out. Regardless of your stance on the issue of abortion, this discussion is sure to make you think. And shortly after the discussion begins, you'll hear the song "Amazing Grace." I have added this song into the discussion to fill a long period of silence. During this period of silence, there was a visual presentation. Scot will explain that, and it will become clear to you what the visual presentation was. Imagine, as you hear "Amazing Grace," sitting in a silent church for the full three minutes, experiencing the visual presentation that Scot describes. It was a very moving experience.

I hope you enjoy today's show. More importantly, I hope you can keep your finger off the next track button and hear this show through to the end. If not for yourself, give it a listen for the 46 million innocents who lose their lives to abortion every year.

Amazing Grace by Susan Bailey
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A discussion on Abortion, with Scot Longyear, Independent Musician and Pastor of eXchange at Maryland Community Church, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Change This Heart by Sidewalk Prophets
courtesy of the Artists

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Episode Fifty-Eight: U. F. JOE

Common Place by Chris Ayer
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

The Ballad of Jon Turner by Jeff Caylor
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

IN THE NEWS: U. F. O.s

Where The Truth Lies by Jeremy Rowe
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

UTTER OF THE WEEK
*Robert
Ezekiel 1:4-21 (The Message)

The Sweetest - Intro by Richard Snow
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

See The Sound by Spring Clock Wonder, featuring Ian Baird
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Look Alive by The Freefall Effect, featuring Ian Baird and Kevin Reeves
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

COMEDY MINUTE
Normally brought to you by The Christian Comedy Podcast.

This week, the comedy minute comes to you from Scot Longyear during worship service last Sunday at my church.

Goodbye Daughters of The Revolution by The Black Crowes
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Counting Crows by Bridgefield
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

WHATS ON MY MIND?
Social Networking

SINK OR SWIM
Lighten Up! by Shawn David Madden
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

In Perfection by American Angel
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Show Fifty-Seven: Blue Sunday

WARNING: THIE FOLLOWING CONTAINS SPOILERS Ted Dekker is at it again with his tale of the Circle, an epic saga that began with the trilogy Black, Red and White, and continued through Showdown, House, Saint, and even Skin. The latest volumes in this saga are Chosen and Infidel. Though these latest works are targeted at young fiction readers, they're sure to be gobbled up by Ted Dekker fans of all ages. Chosen starts off with the hero of the Circle saga, Thomas Hunter, choosing new lieutenants for the Forest Guard from a group of sixteen and seventeen year olds. Times are tough and dangerous, and the 400,000 member strong Horde army is closing in. One thing disturbs me early in the story -- and I'm actually writing this before finishing the book, so it may be cleared up -- but in book three of the trilogy, White, Thomas Hunter's wife Rachelle has passed away and gone on to be with Elyon, and Thomas has remarried the converted Horde princess, Chalise. As Chosen opens in a stadium filled with spectators, we discover that one of the spectators is Hunter's wife, Rachelle. With this volume set some thirteen years in the future, I'm hoping for some clarification in the coming pages. ----- Having done some research into the confusion surrounding Thomas's wife at TedDekker.com, I have come to the conclusion that Thomas still being married to Rachelle in Chosen is probably legit. During the Circle trilogy, there is a point in which Thomas Hunter -- the Thomas in Bangkok, not the dream Thomas -- goes to sleep, and Thomas of Hunter lives out fifteen years of his life in the Forests. It seems that I remember reading somewhere when The Lost Books were first announced that they would take place during that fifteen year period to fill in the rest of that story line. This sets my mind at ease a bit, and seems credible. I was a little concerned because I havr never known Ted Dekker to make such a significant slip as to resurrect someone from the dead. ----- In Ted Dekker's book Skin, there is a scene where it first begins to become apparent that the book is indeed interwoven with The Circle trilogy. A scene where, as a reader, I thought that Elyon as a boy had crossed into the town of Summerville. The stories become more interwoven the more I read. About halfway through Chosen, we learn that it was not the boy Elyon at all who had crossed into Summerville, but young Johnis from Chosen. It's this kind of cross-integration among the many, many Dekker novels making up the Books of History Chronicles that makes readers like me keep pining away for the next volume in this epic saga. What J.R.R. Tolkien did for Middle Earth, Dekker does for Other Earth.

 

Angel by Kevin Burdick

courtesy of IODA Promonet

 

SINK OR SWIM:

Evereal by Spring Clock Wonder

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

 

Face My Fears by Jason Moss, 15 year-old musician from California

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

thanks to Jersey Joe for the tip

 

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Blue Sunday

 

"Go Colts" from the Troops

 

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American The Beautiful by Gary

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Maybe I'm Amazed by Blake Morgan

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: The Iowa Caucus

Jessie's Girl by American Anthem

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Don't Stop Believin' by Petra Haden

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

GUEST COMMENTARY

Cry Out To Jesus by Big Stuf

courtesy of IODA Promonet

COMEDY CORNER: Daren Streblow

courtesy ofMike Williams and the Christian Comedy Podcast

Blessed Be Your Name by Big Stuf

courtesy of IODA Promonet

American Girl by Joe Colledge

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

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WHAT'S ON MY MIND: Toshiba Computers Poor Customer Serivce

Ruby Tuesday by John Batdorf

courtesy of AirPlay Direct

CD REVIEW: Lone Wolf by Ron Rutherford

Bye Bye Baby Bye Bye by Ron Rutherford

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

to win a free copy of Ron's album, email me

25 or 6 to 4 by California Transit Authority

courtesy of AirPlay Direct

A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

Immigrant Song by Ann Wilson

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

SINK OR SWIM

What Will You Do by Dan Coyle

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Two Tickets To Paradise by Geoff Farina

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

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Show Fifty-Five: Happy New Everything

Join me as I celebrate the New Year, my second year in podcasting, and the purchase of our first home. With a new format and some great new content, this is a show you cannot miss!

Brown Boxes by Josh Woodward

courtesy of JoshWoodward.com

Vacancy Sign by Joe Colledge

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

to win a free copy of Table For One, send me an email

from *Robert

Moving On Friday by Jeff Caylor

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Going Home by Dead Rock West

courtesy of Populuxe Records

to win a FREE copy of Honey & Salt, send me an email

THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS

FBI to heat up their search for elusive 1971 skyjacker D.B. Cooper

FBI.gov

IMDB.com

If you have information, contact the FBI

Sky by Big Bang Radio

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Falling Down by Duran Duran

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

COMEDY CLIP

Courtesy of the Christian Comedy Podcast

Again by Secrets In Stereo

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Blogs, Views, and Blues Promo

Blogs, Views and Blues with Rich Palmer

Leave With Me by Strive

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

ON MY MIND THIS WEEK

Dreams, prejudging, and illegal immigration

Heavy Polly by The Freefall Effect, featuring Kevin Reeves

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Shine by Kevin Reeves

courtesy of Kevin Reeves

SINK OR SWIM TRACK

Creative Commons Anthem by Rob Balder of FUMP

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

will it sink or swim?

Change This Heart by Sidewalk Prophets

courtesy of Sidewalk Prophets

Watch for the special episode featuring Sidewalk Prophets in January 2008!

Catch Sidewalk Prophets live on January 22 at Anderson University Chapel in Anderson, Indiana

Auld Lang Syneby Marc Gunn

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

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Featuring music from:

Crossfire: TKO

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Kevin Dremel: A Christmas Story

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Show Fifty-Four : Joe Knows Google

I'll Be Home For Christmas by Twisted Sister

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Let It Go by Brett Mikels

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

This Feeling by Malcolm Singleton

courtesy of Malcolm Singleton

You Hold The Thunder by Scot Longyear

courtesy of Scot Longyear

God Speaks and He Lives by Charlie Catura

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

B ye Bye, Baby, Bye Bye by Ron Rutherford

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Born In America by Neil Brian Goldberg

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

October Skies by Sidewalk Prophets

courtesy of Sidewalk Prophets

*Robert

zooks

newmediajim

jasontucker

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Show Fifty-Three: Merry Christmas

Show 53 is posted early this week, in anticipation of sending my computer into the shop to have the system board and USB board replaced. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

Intro music provided by:

RICH PALMER: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

LORD WEATHERBY: Santa Claus Is Freaking Me Out

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THE GROOVE BARBERS: O Christmas Tree

Courtesy of IODA Promonet

BOB BURGER: Gonna Be Christmas

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DAN THE AUTOMATOR: Jingle Bells Remix

Courtesy of IODA Alliance

LEE HARRIS: Citizens Band - The Day The Truckers Saved Christmas

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BRENT BURNS: Santa's Gone NASCAR

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JIMMIE BRATCHER: Man It's Christmas

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SLAU: If Everyday Were Christmas

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GEOFF SMITH: My Own Merry Christmas

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MATTHEW EBEL: Christmas 2004 Live - Walk A Thousand Miles

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JAY GOEPPNER: A Soldier's Christmas

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

KEVIN REEVES: Mother

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

RONNIE: Christmas Time of Year

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WOODY PHILLIPS: The Twelve Days of Christmas

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GEOFF SMITH: Christmas Time Around The World

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LITTLE THOM: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

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Show Fifty-Two: Rockin' The House

Again I struggle with inoperable USB ports, recording this show on an analog mic. Please excuse the less than par audio quality.

Intro music:

Jazzy Intro by Charlie Catura

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Radio by Big Bang Radio

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Autumn Song by Manic Street Preachers

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Fifty Cent Millionaire by Stripwired

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Hurry Home by Tin Foil Phoenix

Courtesy of IODA Promonet

House Fire Promo http://www.karmyntyler.com/housefire.html http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/localnews/2007/11/28/house-fire-95.php

Tell Me The Story of Christmas by Ray Greene

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Addicted by Strangers In Wonderland

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Calm Before The Storm by Mountain Mirrors

Courtesy of Magnatune

All The Things I Hate by Secrets In Stereo

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Nothing's Impossible by Strive

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Fire by John Jackson

Courtesy of Magnatune

Me and Billy Barnum by Josh Woodward

Courtesy of Josh Woodward

The Person In The Balcony by Charlie Catura

Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Battleship by Shane Beales

Courtesy of Shane Beales

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Show Fifty-One: The Brett Mikels Outtakes

Brett Mikels:

All Right Here

Listen To Me

One More Year

Open Up To Me

Time To Say Goodbye

courtesy of Brett Mikels

and the Podsafe Music Network

listen for details to win an autographed copy of Deep Enough.

background music provided by:

Jeff Wahl:

Linus and Lucy

Loop-o-Plane

The Return of Summer

Kicked In The Head By A Horse

courtesy of Magnatune

Give Me A Second Chance For Christmas

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

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Un-Episode Number Two: Joe 2.0

Kevin Reeves:

The Game

courtesy of Kevin Reeves

If Christmas Was Make Believe

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

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Episode Fifty: Brett Mikels

Join me for a discussion with Brett Mikels, plus some great music from his album Deep Enough. Listen for your chance to enter to win a free copy of the album Deep Enough.

Brett Mikels:

Whatever You Want

The One We've Become

Deep Enough

Unlikely Messenger

Drive

Disconnected

Let It Go

courtesy of Brett Mikels

& the Podsafe Music Network

| CDBaby | Burnlounge | Fresh Baked Music | MySpace

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Un-Episode Number One

Just a reminder that there will be no episode this week, to allow me the time to (hopefully) get caught up and back on track with the National Novel Writing Month program. A special musical treat for you, just for staying subscribed.

Matthew Ebel:

Lost My Way

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

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Average Joe Radio

Episode Forty-Nine: Vote For Malcolm

Random Utterz,

Plus the music of Malcolm Singleton

• I Blame You
• Counting On You
• This Feeling
• Be There
• Wishing Away
• Wanted You To Know
• I Wanna Be On The Radio
• I'm Over You
• I Want You So Bad
• Someone Else

Malcolm will be performing at The Bitter End in New York City on November 29, 2007, at 8pm. Click here for directions.

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Episode Forty-Eight: Utterly Ill

This episode features randomly selected audio clips (or "Utterz") from Utterz.com.

Charlie Catura:

Rubber Robots Intro

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

Bring It On

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

call 206-600-4JOE for a chance to win a free copy of Joe's CD

Old Man Rocking Chair

courtesy of Magnatune

Life Less Ordinary

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

Edmund's Crown:

Stuck In An Office

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

No Pearl

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

Sing It Through Me

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

Ron Rutherford:

Let Love Be

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

call 206-600-4JOE for a chance to win a free copy of Ron's CD

Not Today

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

The Gift

courtesy of Magnatune

Unlikely Messenger

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

tune in to episode 50 for a special look behind Brett's music

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Episode Forty-Seven: Halloween

Music and ghost stories to get you in the haunting mood.

Jeff Rosiana:

Coffin Walk

Spooky Piano

Vampire Organ

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

The Unknown Halloween Version

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Halloween

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Halloween

courtesy of IODA Promonet

It Only Happens On Halloween

courtesy of IODA Promonet

Skullcrusher Mountain

courtesy of Podsafe Music Network

The Glowing Red Demon Eyes

Pumpkinhead

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Episode Forty-Six: Ron Rutherford

Ron Rutherford joined me for a special show featuring nine tunes from his album, Lone Wolf. With insight from the artist about each song, this show is a must listen!

Ron Rutherford is a man whose life has been built around music.

He fondly recalls bouncing on the back seat of his Father’s Chevy Bel Air to The Beatles singing “I Want To Hold Your Hand” on the radio. Ron Rutherford - Composer, Songwriter and Recording Artist

“It was a typically beautiful Dallas, Texas day,” he says, “blue skies and fair weather cumulus clouds out the windshield as we sped down the highway.” It proved to be a seminal ride. He has been inspired by and passionate about music ever since.

Ron played piano and violin as a kid in Texas. Moving to New York City as a young man, he took up guitar and harmonica.

While living in New York, he played and sang around Manhattan and the Northeast; did some television and jingle work; was written up in the New York Times for his performances with The Rutherford & Steward Band; and wrote and performed briefly with legendary rock pianist Nicky Hopkins.

Ron Rutherford’s musical influences are eclectic and diverse including such artists as: The Eagles, Crosby Stills & Nash, Neil Young, Jackson Brown, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, The Steve Miller Band, Van Morrison, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, The Band, The Allman Brothers, Creedence, Little Feat, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello, Traffic, Leon Russell, Bryan Adams, John Mellencamp, Rodney Crowell, Warren Zevon and Hank Williams.

Although growing up listening to and loving Rock and Roll on the radio and records, he had country music in his ears wherever he went, just from living in Texas – and both had a profound impact on him. Ron Rutherford’s music is something familiar you’ve never heard before – stories of love, loss, insight, and inspiration.

Picture a full moon over a long lost trail and a lone wolf that beckons the listener to follow to the end.

Ron Rutherford’s new album, Lone Wolf, ends too soon.

Featuring the tunes:

Tennessee Moon

Bye Bye Baby Bye Bye

Damned

Dirt Road

Hole In My Heart

This Is True

Lone Wolf

Many Moons Ago

Freak Flag

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Episode Forty-Five: Skype Me!

The Pursuit (a new project from Josh Ryan):

Happy

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Magic Man

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Damned

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Ed's Mixed Bag

Soul For Sale

courtesy of IODA PromoNet

Away From Here

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Iron Ring

courtesy of IODA PromoNet

You're Gonna Make It

courtesy of IODA PromoNet

22 Bottles

courtesy of IODA PromoNet

Not Today (Acoustic)

courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Black Reign

courtesy of AirPlay Direct

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Episode Forty-Four: Back On Track

Finally back on track -- and back on my own computer -- with a newly installed hard drive and system board. It's was a long two weeks without it!

New Jazzy Intro by Charlie Catura

Muppet Laboratories by Rob Balder of the FUMP Project, parody of Jonathan Coulton's Skullcrusher Mountain

Skullcrusher Mountain by Jonathan Coulton

Hello Hello by Geoff Smith

Behind the Mask by Strangers In Wonderland

One More Night With You by The Brian Setzer Orchestra (Brian Setzer, formerly of the Stray Cats)

I'm Letting Go and Bob Sells Chevrolets by Josh Woodward

Freak Flag by Ron Rutherford

Fox Guarding the Henhouse by William Brooks

50 Ways To Lose Your Luggage by Robert Lund of the FUMP Project

Another Man by Rich Palmer (inspired by J. C. Hutchins novel 7th Son)

You've Got Hogwarts by Robert Lund of the FUMP Project

Message by Shane Beales

Thanks to other podcasters for playing the Average Joe Radio/Malcolm Singleton promo:

Audio Gumshoe

It's A Frog's Life Acoustic Podcast

Ed's Mixed Bag

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September 23, 2007

For Immediate Release:

MUSCLE SHOALS NATIVE, MALCOLM SINGLETON, RETURNS TO GOOGIE'S LOUNGE OVER THE LIVING ROOM THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27.

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MUSCLE SHOALS, ALA. – Back in August, Malcolm Singleton made his debut appearance before a standing room only crowd in New York City at Googie's Lounge Over the Living Room. On Thursday September 27 at 7:30 p.m., Malcolm will return to Googie's to perform.

Malcolm has created buzz about his music in the City since his first trip to New York. Average Joe Radio, an Internet/New York based radio show and podcast, has featured Malcolm's songs and most recently, dedicated an entire show (#42) to Malcolm. His airing on Average Joe Radio has sparked interest from other Internet shows, who are now promoting his upcoming Googie's show or rotating his songs in their shows. In addition to being featured on Internet radio shows, he has been in the studio putting finishing touches on several songs that will be featured on his upcoming CD to be released later this year or early in '08.

Not only will Malcolm perform this week, but he and his producers Eddie Martin and Daniel Beard also will hold several meetings with key industry representatives in New York.