Bryan Thomas Soul Rock Albany

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108561482009-12-14T22:41:20.376-05:00Bryan Thomas Soul Rock AlbanyThe occassional rant and rave space for soul rock singer songwriter Bryan Thomas. Mostly rants.BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-65027141697278638532009-12-14T22:36:00.002-05:002009-12-14T22:41:20.384-05:00The Neighborhoods Return to the Hood

The Neighborhoods return to Albany after a seventeen year absence. With special guests Charlie Watts Riots and John Powhida International Effin' Airport.View All | Full ScreenMore info at Nippertown

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-12455406459777652009-10-18T17:35:00.002-04:002009-10-18T17:38:14.111-04:00Discard Avant Garb Recyled Fashion

Celebrating the 10th anniversary, big time.View All | Full ScreenMore info: www.myspace.com/discardavantgarb

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-73089429486946424772009-10-01T00:30:00.002-04:002009-10-01T14:02:38.953-04:00Behind the Scenes: The Making of Babylon

The music video for "Babylon" was shot on location at Tess' Lark Tavern in Albany over Labor Day weekend in 2004 (much to Tess' chagrin). This behind-the-scenes video is mostly footage I shot with the camcorder when I wasn't being filmed myself - the "Gonzo Cam."Behind the Scenes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJRfnznT2mQOriginal Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J99j3uI-MUIronweed

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-7748726547049231812009-09-13T13:49:00.003-04:002009-09-13T14:33:30.643-04:00The Boredoms present Boadrum 9 @ EMPAC

View All | Full Screen | ReviewThe Boredoms present Boadrum 9 at the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, RPI, Troy, New York. With special guests Deerhunter. September 11, 2009.To replicate the sensory experience of this event, watch this clip but be sure to run your computer's audio through a Marshall, turn the amp up to 11 and place your head directly inside the cabinet. Thank you.

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-39660165923365119182009-08-31T07:30:00.004-04:002009-09-01T07:51:04.322-04:00iBry

There's an app for that. Seriously. I'm not sure why.Have an iPhone or iPod Touch? Get iBryan at iTunes. It's FREE. For now.PS: Musicians - get your own app at iLike.

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-66353686515548733712009-08-03T08:00:00.001-04:002009-08-03T08:00:04.657-04:00New solo videos for '1369 Lights'

The new video player for 1369 Lights includes solo versions of 5 songs from the album. You can also check out the YouTube Channel. Enjoy.

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-88657639946017354352009-06-28T21:21:00.004-04:002009-07-02T15:40:23.570-04:00The Coolest 11-Year-Old on the Planet

A few of my favorite Mike moments, in no particular order. Sh'mon.Who's Lovin' You?Ed Sullivan Show. 1969. Coolest 11-year-old on the planet.Got to Be There/Brand New ThingHoly crap.Motown audition.James Brown split at 2:20. He was 10.Billie JeanMotown 25th Anniversary.James Brown passes the torch to Mike. And Prince.History on tape. With time code!You Can't WinFrom The Wiz. His vocal kills me.

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-41885954922281767902009-06-15T07:30:00.013-04:002009-06-17T09:08:43.645-04:00"Will You Take Me As I Am?" Celebrating Joni with Michelle Mercer

The event was fabulous, really an honor and a pleasure to take part. Thanks to Les for suggesting little ol' moi; Linda and Michael and everyone at the Northshire for hospitality and a kick-ass store; Rosanne for being there and just for being Rosanne; and especially to the ever-fascinating Michelle, whose stories we could have listened to all night long. (So go buy the book, y'all!)Download:

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-30460889686957375612009-06-03T11:06:00.004-04:002009-06-04T07:23:01.122-04:00June 13: Celebrating Joni Mitchell with Words and Music

Our friends at the best web site in the world, jonimitchell.com, report:Michelle Mercer book signing w/Bryan Thomas in Vermont - June 13Michelle Mercer will be reading from and signing her book Will You Take Me As I Am: Joni Mitchell's Blue Period at Northshire Books in Manchester Center, Vermont on June 13th at 7pm.Special musical guest Bryan Thomas (no stranger to the Joni Internet community)

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-90638615272772475482009-03-31T06:00:00.006-04:002009-03-31T06:10:25.867-04:00It's Jennifer's birthday tomorrow - but you get the gift today

We interrupt our regularly scheduled shameless promotion of the new album 1369 Lights to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of the debut album Radio Plastic Jennifer - by giving it away.That's right: Radio Plastic Jennifer was released/unleashed April 1, 1999. Ten short years ago.And it's yours now.For free.DOWNLOAD THE ALBUMThe folk-funk-busking-with-a-beat-box sound of 1999 is

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-24967488676402264302009-03-09T08:00:00.000-04:002009-03-09T08:00:16.882-04:00The reviews are in...

SMART ROCK: Bryan Thomas, Ten 27 Push the Musical EnvelopeGreg Haymes, Times Union"With One Three Six Nine Lights, [Thomas] rocks harder than on any of his previous five albums, all of which are first-rate. With Prince as his primary musical touchstone, Thomas' uncompromising songs are specifically local, yet gloriously global. He writes smart, and he writes from the heart, balancing intellect,

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-83253043334831529412009-01-31T21:01:00.003-05:002009-01-31T21:11:16.068-05:00Photos: Local 518 WEXT Benefit Concert

Flickr: Set | Slideshow"On January 30th, 2009, the WMHT-TV studios became the Exit Dome for a night to support WEXT and the Local 518 artists of all genres. With Bryan Thomas, Matthew Loiacono, Railbird ft. Sarah Pedinotti, 28N, Ramblin Jug Stompers and Sgt Dunbar and the Hobo Banned.

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-1148192331748915132009-01-24T13:02:00.003-05:002009-01-24T17:25:48.087-05:00Local 518 show Jan. 30 supports WEXT 97.7

Guzzo at the CRUMBS blog reports:Concert to Benefit Exit 97.7: We Can't Promote This EnoughJanuary 30th, 2009, the WMHT-TV studios become the Exit Dome for the night.Exit 97.7, WEXT is proud to support the Local 518 artists of all genres. In a night that will showcase some of the best, brightest, and those we asked, we'll be celebrating our efforts to support the Local 518 in a concert where some

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-10836492320632066772009-01-24T04:58:00.000-05:002009-01-24T17:03:45.248-05:00CRUMBS Nite Out w/ Scientific Maps

CRUMBS and Scientific Maps + panel discussion of online music biz with Rapp, Patneaude and Loiacono.FLICKR: Set | Slides

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-37302725883056767102009-01-20T17:50:00.001-05:002009-01-20T17:51:47.059-05:00Agreed.

Josh Marshall:I think there are some moments for which the only fitting commentary is silence.

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-58605287540876800292009-01-19T13:44:00.000-05:002009-01-19T13:46:24.929-05:00Submitted without comment

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-20346628745741290462009-01-02T09:59:00.002-05:002009-01-02T10:03:28.233-05:00PIX: Valentine's with the Woes and Pseudo Slang

Flickr: Set | SlideshowUnderground Music vs Film Tour '09The Woes || Pseudo Slang || Bryan ThomasJanuary 1, 2009. Valentine's. 17 New Scotland Ave. Albany NY.Thanks to everyone who came out - and to everyone who made this show happen. Good times.

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-17557423514810799682008-12-27T14:28:00.005-05:002008-12-27T14:56:05.521-05:00Jan 1 at Valentine's: The Woes, Pseudo Slang and some clown named Bryan Thomas

Underground Music vs Film Tour '09The Woes || Pseudo Slang || Bryan ThomasJanuary 1, 2009. Doors: 8. Music: 8:30. $6.Valentine's. 17 New Scotland Ave. Albany NY.

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-6044734924096837922008-12-08T05:40:00.000-05:002008-12-08T05:44:12.287-05:00New album 1369 LIGHTS now at CDBaby and iTunes

Pick your poison already: CDBaby or iTunes.ORWhat are you waiting for?

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-23622990599303093382008-12-03T02:51:00.005-05:002008-12-03T10:18:46.635-05:00Odetta Lives

Odetta, Voice of Civil Rights Movement, Dies at 77. New York Times.Rosa Parks, the woman who started the boycott of segregated buses in Montgomery, Ala., was once asked which songs meant the most to her. She replied, "All of the songs Odetta sings."Odetta sang at the march on Washington, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement, in August 1963. Her song that day was "O Freedom," dating to

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-4411349008627141992008-11-11T07:44:00.003-05:002008-11-11T07:50:33.236-05:00VIDEO: TU ArtsCam @ CRUMBS Nite Out

Local rock stars share tips on making it in the biz during the last CRUMBS Nite Out mixer... where a certain soul rocker kicked a solo-acoustic set as the featured performer.

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-33320248735196337672008-11-10T11:10:00.003-05:002008-11-11T07:47:46.343-05:00VIDEO: Albany poet Mars Hill on President-elect Obama

Albany poet Mars Hill reads his poem "Rediscovery" written in honor of President-elect Barack Obama. (Paul Grondahl / Times Union)

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-86273313064787866472008-11-04T22:49:00.000-05:002008-11-04T22:50:15.883-05:00Fireworks

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-63108098330048811762008-11-02T21:03:00.007-05:002008-11-02T22:56:47.692-05:00CRUMBS Nite Out pics + Why Can't I Be You?

Thanks to everyone who made CRUMBS Nite Out at the Linda so much fun.FLICKR: Set | SlideshowPhotos by BT, Rob Jonas and Rich Krissel.Why Can't I Be You?Wondering what I covered Friday night at the "Why Can't I Be You" show?"Immunity," by the great Katie Haverly.Didn't get a recording of the actual set... maybe I'll post an MP3 of the rehearsal.And to hit the Way Back Machine, here's a list of the

BT1SOULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02590443913435131154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10856148.post-62126869071547234912008-10-31T07:03:00.007-04:002008-11-02T21:03:11.417-05:00Buy 1369 Lights Online

Here she is... all 1,369 lights of her.

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