Update Time!

Just a little update I got about the Wounded Warrier Project. If you went, I hope you enjoyed it and share your own experiences.

Some More Info Through the Grapevine...

This one was really cool and the story makes me like Jeremy even more than I did before. If you are going to be in the area and attending this event, I would love to hear a personal account of it. Please comment here and I'll get back to you.

Big Road Hammers News!!

To all the fans out there, don't forget to set those VCRs and DVRs tomorrow if you're going to be out. Why, you ask? The Road Hammers will be making their Grand Ole Opry debut tomorrow (Friday, the 5th)! The show airs on GAC, so check their website for the time. One of the members, Jason McCoy, said "As a lifelong country music fan, The Grand Ole Opry is a Mecca to me. With the passing of Jerry Reed, one of my true heroes, it will make it that much more special to pay tribute to him with our version of 'East Bound and Down.' He will be missed by all, but his incredible legacy will live on in country music forever." This looks like it could be a great show. Reed passed away earlier this week.

In other news, Jeremy McComb got to sing the National Anthem at the NHRA Mac Tools US National Finals on Labor Day. Go him... he's getting a lot of promo in before his new single, "Cold", hits radio on the 8th. Well, that's about it. Check back later, as I'll be sharing some cool pictures of Laura Bryna in flight and my "Video of the Week". Take care!!

Jeremy McComb is "Ordinary"

Hey, everyone! Here's a little Jeremy McComb scoop for ya. He's this weeks "Ordinary Listener of the week on 96.3 Jack FM. Below is a video of him recording his bit for the station. Some funny stuff right there... he comes across as a very normal, kinda goofy guy, which is cool. Check it out! By the way... I was surprised to learn from the Youtube site it's on that he was once a road manager for Larry the Cable Guy. Talk about a diverse resume...

Premiere Alert!

Hey, everyone!! A quick alert for ya! Tomorrow, August 9, Jeremy McComb will premiere a new song on USA. The track is called "Your Man" and will play during the closing credits of the movie Bait Shop.

If that's still not enough for you, his new single is going to be "Cold" and will go to radio on August 25th. Well, that's all for now. Take care and see ya next time with more!

Jeremy McComb "My Side of Town"

I just got done listening to Jeremy McComb’s country music debut, My Side of Town, and it was a very enjoyable listen! He has an interesting voice, kind of like a less gritty Gary Allen. His style is an interesting mesh, ranging from "new country" type songs to tracks that sound like they came straight out of a honky tonk. McComb himself wrote several songs on the CD, released in May. Here are some of the stand outs for me on the disc:

Wagon Wheel: This is one of those honky-tonk numbers I was talking about. It’s a rocking song about trying to get home to someone you love. The music I thought was an interesting choice, adding some life to what could be a somber tune.

Day One: This is another really interesting track. It really combines some traditional country sounds with a modern twist. This is a song about moving on from the end of a relationship and being able to continue living, one day at a time. He sings it with plenty of attitude, getting across the "I’m ok" message, while still selling the idea that this is a struggle. Definitely check out the piano work towards the end of the song.... you’ll like it!

Cold: This has a more "new" ballad sound. It’s more pop than a few of the other songs, but a great track. There seems to be a theme on this CD, as McComb again sings about love and loss with emotion and conviction. I especially love the way he sings the line "something bout the way I’m feeling, is telling me that I’m not really leaving".

Not Tonight: This is a really fun number that has "summer song" written all over it. It actually reminds me a little musically of "That Song in My Head". It’s basically people dealing with a bunch of different scenarios, but they’re not going to let things get to them right then. They’re gonna take time out to enjoy life and take the moment in.

Overall, this is a really great debut... one that says "I'm here and I'm planning to stick around awhile". I hope he does. Well, that's about it for now. See y'all next time with more news and reviews!