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Gentle Hippies

Today’s Vegetable:
You Don’t Own Me, But I’ll Take Your Lead Down A Gnarly Thicket In The Trees

November 30, 2009

Those of you aware of my pack-it-in-and-move-to-North-Carolina years and my back-to-the-land fantasies have probably already figured out that I love Bowerbirds, two of whom live in a solar-powered Airstream an hour outside of Raleigh, NC.
That’s about enough to sell me, but fortunately their songs are gorgeous and thoughtful.
Oh, and hey look how cute they are!
Bowerbirds [...]

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Come Out From The World And Into My Arms

April 1, 2009

I must have listened to this song a dozen times yesterday. To me, this song sounds exactly like what being a West Coast Hippie feels like. And I want to be that West Coast Hippie.
Blitzen Trapper’s got talent, heart, and potential in spades. Smooch smooch smooch.
Blitzen Trapper – Wild Mountain Nation from Wild Mountain Nation

http://blitzentrapper.net
http://www.myspace.com/blitzentrapper
Bonus [...]

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Lonely Loco Taco Truck Of Mind Space ’Splosives

March 9, 2009

Some months ago I saw that the Hemlock was hosting a three-night residency by a band called Akron/Family. I had never heard their music, but Hemlock booker Tony B knows what he’s doing, so if someone’s residing there for a long weekend, I look into it.
I listened to Akron/Family’s 2007 album Love Is Simple and [...]

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Shape Of The Rainbow

October 2, 2008

I can’t even begin to describe my love for these tipi-loving hippies.
Vielleicht you have to be in just the right mood, but once that mood and this music come together, dear hearts, I will see you later.
Locals will find them at the Du Nord in a week or so. I’ll be on the other side [...]

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Scarves Of Red Tied ’Round Their Throats

September 24, 2008

Next up on the list of awesome things about festivals? Seeing really together bands that sound very good and like they are just about to blow up huge. That was Fleet Foxes, who, for 35 minutes on Sunday, made the small stage at Treasure Island feel like the only place in the world.
“Mykonos” was my [...]

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I Won’t Beg You, Not With Certain Words

April 7, 2008

The other slice of your magic gentle rainbow sandwich also comes by way of Seattle (there must be something in the chai up there).
The Cave Singers – Helen from Invitation Songs
http://www.myspace.com/thecavesingers
This song is also included on the very worthwhile (and free) Matador spring 2008 sampler.

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Brother, You Don’t Need To Turn Me Away

April 4, 2008

As you might have gleaned from the high rainbow content of my recent postings, I have a soft spot for the gentle hippie. I love how they sprout up after the spring rains.
Right now is a great time for us gentle-hippie lovers. There are sorts of earnest, bearded young men riding around on magic tambourines [...]

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That Crow Was Very Pleased

March 25, 2008

This year, spring is being welcomed in with mellow mind hugs and gentle rainbow freakouts.
Goldfrapp – Little Bird from Seventh Tree
http://www.goldfrapp.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/goldfrapp

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