http://www.homequarter.net/site Canadian Music and Art Production Company Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:25:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've read about this collaboration but haven't heard any recordings until now. It's actually really good! And no, Young James isn't named after this. Although that would be a good story. http://www.homequarter.net/site/young-james/the-original-young-james/ I've been listening to this Cotton Jones record a lot lately. Really nice 60's-ish groove with guy/girl vocals. Almost like a rootsier Doors at times, but I'm sure the band wouldn't like me saying that.  www.suicidesqueeze.net DJ http://www.homequarter.net/site/record-collecting/digging-cotton-jones/ This was an unexpected find at the Salvation Army. I was intrigued by the plain white sleeve and the bizarre inserts, so I picked it up for 50 cents. I did some research and apparently the album is an independent release by a group from Stratford, Ontario named 'Perth County ... http://www.homequarter.net/site/record-collecting/perth-county-conspiracy-does-not-exist/ After a brief break, Young James is back in action. They will be opening for Murder by Death at Amigos in Saskatoon on Saturday April 25th. Check out Murder by Death at www.murderbydeath.com. http://www.homequarter.net/site/young-james/young-james-opening-for-murder-by-death/ I'm in love with the new Gretsch Electromatic double-cutaway. You just might see me rocking this beauty at the next Young James show... DJ     http://www.homequarter.net/site/hqc-news/electromatic-love/                 I'm not sure why I hadn't heard Townes Van Zandt until 2008. It's a shame really... especially since I'm completely into 70's singer/songwriter stuff. I'll blame my ignorance on the fact that Townes' albums have been next to impossible to find. That is until Fat Possum Records starting re-releasing these ... http://www.homequarter.net/site/record-collecting/townes-van-zandt-re-releases/ Preview and order your own copy here. http://www.homequarter.net/site/young-james/young-james-album-release-this-friday/ Found this beauty at a pawn shop - it's in mint shape. The songs are hit and miss - not everything can hold up to American Pie the song I guess.  http://www.homequarter.net/site/record-collecting/don-mclean-american-pie/ Now available in the Home Quarter Shop :: Farideh's amazing new album, "Symphony of Chemistry". $10 CA (MP3 download) Preview and purchase album here. http://www.homequarter.net/site/hqc-news/farideh-symphony-of-chemistry/ Saskatoon Fringe Fest, August 1, The Roxy on Broadway. Young James with the Waking Eyes and Hurricane Cletis. http://www.homequarter.net/site/young-james/young-james-w-waking-eyes-aug-1-saskatoon/