Delicate [Damien Rice] - Shagpile

Shagpile. You heard me right. And if you heard Shagpile right, you know that he is a great singer that has chosen to share some of his favorite songs in cover versions! Hope you enjoy Delicate by Damien Rice, one of my favorites by Damien.

Monday Morning Piano Moment: Coldplay - The Scientist

Yup, this is the first song that I heard by Coldplay. Still one of my favorites. It is beautiful and meaningful. I hope that you enjoy this morning’s piano moment.

Guitar Thrill Thursday: Lady Picture Show - Stone Temple Pilots

I love this band. Lady Picture Show is a nice, slower tune with a great guitar solo. Enjoy the wondrous sounds of a band from which we didn’t get to hear enough, although I did enjoy their new album.

Ante Up [M.O.P.] - Bert & Ernie

My brothers-in-law showed me this last weekend. We all died laughing, then came back to life laughing! Hope you enjoy it! (The video isn't showing up as widescreen on my page, so if you want to get the full effect, watch it on youtube (right click on the video and click "watch on youtube.))

Guitar Thrill Thursday: Alex Lifeson Tribute

I came across this tribute-type video that is just a compilation of some great Alex Lifeson (of Rush) solos. I thought they were some pretty good selections (although this person only chose songs from the 80’s).

Don't Stop Believing [Journey] - Kurt Hugo Schneider

Glee recently used this song on their show. Now this guy named Kurt Hugo Schneider did it all by his lonesome! Very cool, if you are into this type of genre. My favorite comment in the comment section is this: "So Justin Bieber gets a million dollar record deal and this guy gets nothing? That's bulls***........."

I don't know much about Justin Bieber (disclaimer)

Toxic [Britney Spears] - VersaEmerge

I first heard VersaEmerge on one of the Take Action! compilation albums. I was immediately a fan. Consequently, I came across this great cover version of a modern pop classic. For more VersaEmerge cover songs, check out the latest Punk Goes . . . album (Punk Goes Classic Rock) where they perform Paint it Black by The Rolling Stones. Have fun!

Monday Morning Piano Moment

Very beautiful tune here. I’m becoming a fan of Augustana. This song is from their 2008 album Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt. The singer Dan Layus’ voice is wonderful and the use of the piano is effective. Plus, this performance appears to be at the “Bat Bar.” So that adds a little exciting anticipation to the performance (i.e. when will the bats attack!?)

Guitar Thrill Thursday: Paris Sunrise #7 - Ben Harper

Guitar Thrill Thursday is something I used to do on my family blog, but I'm shifting it over to this Under Appreciated Musicians Blog. Usually I find a guitar solo that I really like and find a live version. But today I came across this great performance by Ben Harper. Enjoy!