LOS ANGELES - With the acoustic act thrown right out oft the door, La Roux is ready to get up and shake what her mama gave her as the synths blast. www.laroux.co.uk
LOS ANGELES - Go acoustically down under with Australians Angus and Julia Stone. If you like Iron and Wine and Death Cab for Cutie, you'll definitely like Angus and Julia Stone. www.myspace.com/angusandjuliastone
NASHVILLE - Katie, Andy, Tyler, Trent, K.S., Griffin, Matthew, Butterfly Boucher, Jeremy, and Erin are 10 solo artists who come together and play for each other's music. www.myspace.com/tenoutoftenn
LOS ANGELES - Mishka is not a soldier nor is he a gangster. He's just a guy with a guitar singing a song for you in this episode of Backyard Sessions. www.myspace.com/4mishka
LOS ANGELES - Courtney Kaiser Ben Cartel = KaiserCartel, an indie/alternative dynamic duo. Their latest album, March Fourth, is now available. www.myspace.com/kaisercartel
LOS ANGELES - Maria Taylor stopped by the VIMBY compound for an exlcusive acoustic backyard session. If you love Feist and Death Cab For Cutie, you'll love Maria Taylor. www.myspace.com/mariataylor
AUSTIN - At age 21, Adam McInnis had a dream that he was on stage playing the guitar and singing. Now, after a couple 9 - 5 jobs, he's finally pursing his dream as a musician. www.myspace.com/adammcinnis
DALLAS - Taylor Davis is both goofy and a great musician. No words can describe how funny this video really is. Check it out. www.myspace.com/taylordavis
SAN FRANCISCO - After being on tour for months, The Morning Benders are finally home in San Fran to do an intimate acoustic show at the PUMA store. www.themorningbenders.com www.puma.com
PHILADELPHIA - Langhorne Slim and his acoustic trio perform at Johnny Brenda's and Langhorne talks about his early solo days and first national tour. Hear about his plans to do headlining tour to promote his new CD coming out this Spring. www.myspace.com/langhorneslim www.langhorneslim.com
Johnny Brenda's
1201 N. Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 739-9684 www.johnnybrendas.com
AUSTIN - David Strackany is Paleo. His unique voice and style makes you listen to music not for the ears, but for the heart, mind, and soul. Watch him live at Trophy's. www.myspace.com/paleo www.paleo.ws
NASHVILLE - If your songs can't survive with an acoustic guitar or just a piano, they won't really embrace your music in Tennessee. But Andy Davis has his craft in tune and on key. www.andydavisonline.com