Stone Coyotes Marathon Today

Don't forget......at 1 pm ET today we will kick of The Stone Coyotes Marathon. We now have their entire library in rotation and we are gonna listen to it today.

A Stone Coyotes Marathon

Something really awesome happened this past week. I received and email from TSC. Barb asked me if I would like more of their music to play. TSC............anything you want to send. We had 8 and 9 in rotation and I was hoping for a couple more of their CD's.

The package arrived Saturday. It included the first 7 CD's by The Stone Coyotes. Yep, I got and did a dance. All the tracks are loaded and in rotation now.

This Friday, 10/16, we are gonna have a party. Starting at 1pm Et we are going to play all the tracks from the 9 CD's. That is right......gonna celebrate one of the best Indie bands out there by listening to all their recorded music. Join me in chat.

Top 10 You Said It We Played It Songs for October 12, 2009

Here are the top 10 most requested songs from the Mid Day Madness request show last week.

1. These Four Walls by 7 Years Today
2. This Is My Life by 2 Sided Story
3. Place In France by Trey Green
4. Thunder on the Left by The Stone Coyotes
5. Hey Now Now by Chris Huff
6. Legs So Long It's Crazy by Della Valle
7. What If I'm Fine by Judd Starr
8. Freak by Underwhelmed
9. She Can Dance by Monk
10. Beautiful Dreamer by Citizens of Contrary Knowledge

Every week Monday through Friday we take your requests from 11 am to 1 pm ET for the Mid Day Madness. Top 10 is set by the number of requests for each song.

New Music Monday

You've been hearing the music now meet the musicians

Groundsound
Jennings
HuDost
2am
7 Years Today

Swing by and read their bios, see some photos, watch a video, and check out the links. If you could retweet them and Digg 'em.

Happy Monday. Join me at 1pm ET and I play a sample of music from them.

Annual Sponsorship Payment Plan

Hi There,

We know how hard times are now. We dropped our annual sponsorship to $100.00 and made it even easier by taking 4 monthly payments at $25.00 a month.

What is it? An audio (commercial ad) in rotation on air and a banner in rotation on the website, blog, player, and chat room.

Sign up today and get all the information here.

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Mid Day Meltdown and Huck's Art Hunt

Mid Day Meltdown

Join me in chat everyday from 11 am ET to 1 pm ET (-5 GMT) to request your favorite songs. Kick back with your friends and take a break.

Huck's Art Hunt

Join Huck every Thursday night at 8 pm ET and join in on her scavenger hunt. It's a lot of fun and the winner will be promoted on the front page of BHR for a week.

Hope to see ya there.

Meet the Showcase Artisans: Mama's Little Monkeys

Artisan Biography for mamaslittlemonkeys

I have a fabric addiction along with a soap addiction and love to share my addictions with you! I am a SAHM to two boys, who loves to sew, craft, spend time online. I love to soap and try new crafts. I live in Southern Louisiana, and no I don't eat craw-fish! :) I have a variety of causes close to my heart, including, breastfeeding, Celiac Disease, sign language, Multiple Sclerosis, Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder! I love to try new things!

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Meet the Musicians: Trey Green

Effortlessly cool and eternally whimsical, Trey Green embodies a series of irresolvable contradictions. He likes it that way. The Boston-based, globetrotting artist is impossible to pin down in any way, shape or form. At one moment incisive, at one moment hilarious and at other moments spouting foul humor, his inexplicably has had him create an unforgettable debut self-titled CD, a work that worms itself into the mind of the listener. You may be moved, amused or even appalled, but in a world of shrug your shoulder artists, Trey Green stands alone.

Trey Green was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but he has lived all over the world. From the mountains of Aspen, Colorado to the Bahamas, from Hawaii to Bozeman, Montana, Trey´s travels have left a man comfortable in any environment, and more importantly, with an insight into humanity that most people never even ponder. People are regional, Trey points out. I´ve been to every state and over fifty countries, and everyone has a bias favoring where they´re from against other places. It´s hilarious, he says with a mischievous grin. But it does make me able to see life from a lot of different aspects, and I am able to use that in writing songs, he states. And most importantly, I get to see the awesome humor in every day life.

Trey grew up in a musical family and has been writing songs since childhood. A concert cellist in the first grade, he became a concert pianist by third grade and has since completely forgotten both instruments. But he still plays the American made Stratocaster that he saved up for and bought at the age of twelve, with which he immediately began writing songs. I never wanted to play other people´s songs, Trey says. I always wanted to write them. That´s one thing I´m serious about.

Trey has a life-long love affair with the ocean he surfs, spear-fishes, and works in ocean conservation. It was in Fiji where he discovered his own unique appeal. He remembers, I was on Tavi surfing and hanging out with a crew of surfers and the tribe. I´m sitting there with about twenty Fijian women singing this incredible harmony, they ask me to play a song, so I played My Girlfriend. People lit up three people came up to me afterwards and told me I could get on the radio with it. One guy even offered to pay to record it, and for the first time I realized that the songs I was making up in my head could actually reach other people. So I started to go for it.

Indeed, My Girlfriend, a hilarious and irrepressibly catchy tale of a sexually and chemically out-of-control girlfriend, was the breakthrough for Trey. Recording it and then sending it out to a few friends as a Christmas gift/joke, he found the song had appeal beyond what he ever imagined. I went to see a friend´s band play in New York and they asked me to get up on stage and sing My Girlfriend. So I got up and sang it and all the girls in front knew the lyrics! I had no idea the song had spread virally to hundreds of people.

In April of 2008, Trey released his self-title debut CD, a winning collection of songs that, while infused with his unique and uproarious sense of humor, also displays a natural and diverse sense of melody and arrangements. Filled with driving and propulsive rock songs, only Trey would write something as affecting as "Tavarua," a moving ode to his surf spot in Fiji, a place he calls heaven on earth, and put it on an album with the wry and hilarious My Fantastic Ass.

For Trey, the experience of recording was an illuminating one. He recounts, I had never recorded in a studio before and walked in with the songs in my head. I didn't know the musicians and just played them everything from scratch. It was the coolest experience of my life to see what we came up with. I never sang as hard before a lot more came out.

Trey shot a hilarious video for My Girlfriend, which can be seen on MySpace and YouTube, but he´s already preparing for the next chapter of the Trey Green story. I´m starting to write songs for the second album, and I´m conceiving of what the ultimate Trey Green show is all over the place, with funny songs, loud songs, sad songs, maybe even skits. I want it to be a complete experience. Whatever I do, people should know that an experience with Trey Green will always be serious fun.

Click Here for all of Trey's links, a video, and more.

They Said What Freak by Underwhelmed Lyrics

Freak

Written by: Underwhelmed/Hazeart

Is anyone out there
anyone out there listening
just yell if you hear me
anyone out there
anyone out there listening
do i have to scream it

are you a mess like me are you a freak like me…well

are you a freak like me (dont think you know)
are you a mess like me (i think you know)

running away from
running away from everything
dont think i can take it
dont know if i can
dont know if i can stay awake
but i think i can make it

are you a mess like me
are you asleep like me ..well

are you a freak like me (dont think you know)
are you a mess like me (i think you know)

are you a freak like me (dont think you know)
are you a mess like me (i think you know)

all this talking gets us no where….
whats the difference, all this waiting
always thinking….always waiting
whats the difference if everything’s the same

is anyone out there
anyone out there listening…..are you listening

are you a freak like me (dont think you know)
are you a mess like me (i think you know)

are you a freak like me (dont think you know)

are you a mess like me (i think you know)



Learn about Underwhelmed and Listen to them on BHR

Inside the Directory Simply Smiss

Those That Help Us Rock...LaDeDa Creations

My name is Laura, I'm 38 and have recently fell in love again with making jewelry and other clay and wire crafts.

My husband Tony and I own a day spa in Catoosa, Ok. named Laura's Garden Spa. I sell my crafts there but wanted to branch out more.

If you are ever traveling historic route 66 be sure to stop in and see us. Or you can visit our website laurasgardenspa.com

Hippie Hemp and Ceramic Beaded Choker

click here to view listing or visit La's Artfire shop

Meet the Showcase Artisans: Popnicute

Popnicute (pop\knee\cute) is created by Kharisma (Kay) Ryantori Sommers. Popnicute provides unique, highly imaginative handcrafted jewelry for eclectic individuals like you. If you dare to be different, you will like Popnicute's jewelry designs. Made of Sterling Silver and Copper along with semi precious gemstones, Popnicute serves the best craftsmanship. Wire wrapped to the best, intricate details, they are surely made to last. Custom orders are always welcomed at Popnicute. By buying handmade, you're guaranteed to get the best customer service. Popnicute's handcrafted jewelry are perfect for every occasion and will make perfect gifts for your loved ones.

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Meet the Musicians: Chrissy Coughlin

Chrissy's seasoned voice coupled with her warm personality are an unstoppable combination. She calls to mind Sheryl Crow and Natalie Merchant with tinges of Rickie Lee Jones and Lucinda Williams.

And 2008 has been a good year for this New York City based singer-songwriter. The winter was full of excitement moving to and 'officially' becoming a 'New Yorker', the spring delight of releasing her new CD, Look Ahead, and the summer and fall have been chock full of performances to support her new release.

Raised in numerous places including Detroit, Kansas City, and Washington DC, Chrissy is no stranger to moving around and making things work for her. Her ease with meeting people from all different walks of life through her travels throughout the country and the world has afforded her the ability to translate those experiences into intensely thoughtful songs.

Chrissy didn't start off a singer-songwriter. In fact, it was only after a post college career in the environmental field, when she allowed herself the time to sit down and to develop her craft. Music has always been in her blood as an accomplished flutist and singer but songwriting was new. And she was more than ready for the challenge.

Living in DC, working an intense job, playing out at night, and performing songs from her debut CD, You Never Know, confirmed everything Chrissy was feeling up to this point that it was the right time to dedicate all her attention and efforts to music full time.

Chrissy quit her job, packed her bags and moved to the cozy woods of New Hampshire. Living in a beautiful and tranquil environment she enlisted the help from some of Boston's best musicians to record and create Look Ahead. And it has paid off.

Look Ahead is full of songs deeply rich in wisdom, perception, longing, and sophistication. The songs evoke strong emotions in the listener as Chrissy beautifully describes feelings that make you grin one minute and cry the next. Her song, Back to You, a classic rock song, pleading to return to her lover as well as her hauntingly angelic ballad, Wait for You, that delicately balances patience and interpersonal strength, are two perfect examples.

With the release of Look Ahead, Chrissy has entered a new level in the music world.

And there's no (turning or looking) back.

Click Here to get all of Chrissy's links, watch a video, and more

Those That Help Us Rock...Catinalife

Artisan Biography for catinalife

I have always loved the gemstones, I am a true beadaholic/rock fossil hound, BA/RFH and have collected a vast amount of gemstone and glass. Making gemstone jewelry has become a real passion of mine. I take great pride in making a piece that is worn and well liked, I want my jewelry to be enjoyed for many years to come. I am always trying new design ideas. Nothing fancy just simple everyday jewelry that is fashionable, affordable, and unique. That is what I love to create and share.

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Just Want To Clear The Air

This past week we made a format change to Blockhead Radio. It was done because a situation dictated it. We urged all the host to continue with their podcast and we would help them. We offered to one of the host to send us their podcast, we would host is on our server, send them the code for their blog, put a link to it on the front page of the website, and that they could use BHR chat to answer questions. We would do this for any host at no cost.

So it came as a great shock to me when I was called an @#%hole and told to suck somebodies #$ck in the comments of this blog post and the facts got skewed in this one. So I thought I would just clear the air.

Going 24/7 music has been on the board for some time now. This week something happened that forced me to do it. Yes it was quick, but the situation forced me into it.

The main point to be made is the fact that all hosts approached me about doing a show/podcast. They presented a concept and the show was approved or disapproved. Then a time slot was chosen and on with the show. If we would have followed industry trends we would have charged each host for bandwidth, but we didn't. No show that ever aired on BHR paid to do so.

Each host was told to use their show for promotion of their shops, blogs, sites, etc. We did offer a bounty to knock the top show out of it's slot. It was a $100.00 and was never accomplished. The only requirements that we put on the host was to promote their show online and to do a follow up blog post here. That was all.

Blockhead Radio has never laid claim to any shows with the exceptions of ones we created and produced. So I have no idea what this was about.

This quote is probably the one that left me shaking my head the most. "along with the subsequent statements made by Rod that by ridding itself of artisan shows, BHR would be a far better station certainly did not reflect that philosophy and indeed it showed a genuine lack of regard for the hosts" First off, all shows were canceled and what I actually said was "by going to a 24/7 music format we would draw another base of listeners and that would help increase the exposure to the artisans through the showcase and directory."

Many times a show didn't air cause life happened. Family first I always said, no worries.

In the end I am responsible to the advertisers, the listeners, paying the cost to operate the station, and to my family. This week I had to put my family first. If I am an !@#hole for doing that, so be it.

CD Release Party: The Stray Crows "Flyin' Blind"

Join us as we welcome Mike Burnes from The Stray Crows tonight a 8 p.m. eastern time. Find out who The Stray Crows are and listen to the debut of their latest CD 'Flyin' Blind'. Gonna be a party, so be there.

Meet the Showcase Artisans: My Magic Me

At My Magic Me Studios we understand that gift giving on those special occasions can become increasingly difficult as the years pass. Why buy another jewelery box, another sweater, another gift certificate, when you can give the unique gift of a photo manipulation. The ultimate keepsake that will be treasured for years to come. Below you will find just a few of the styles we can morph your family photo into, so browse about. Welcome to My Magic Me Studios, where fantasy is just one photo away.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SHOWCASE

Meet the Musicians: Jason Harrod

Jason Harrod draws from the best traditions of American music to create a sound all his own. His songs about lost love, found joys, and spiritual longing have garnered him a loyal following across the country.

Harrod?s latest release, Bright As You, finds him backed by a crack group of musicians featuring Phil Madeira (Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Al Green, Mavis Staples). The songs, sung in a rich, brooding tenor and underscored by inventive guitar work, range from the Beatle-esque "Bright As You" to the blues-infused Night, Fall On Me,?to the dark, ambient lament Messed Up Everywhere Blues, which will appear in the upcoming film "The Wager," starring Randy Travis.

After releasing 3 albums to critical acclaim as half of the folk-pop duo Harrod and Funck, Jason ventured out on his own. In 2000, he won first place in the bluegrass category of MerleFest?s Chris Austin Songwriting competition, an honor held by Grammy Nominees Tift Merrit and Gillian Welch. He followed that up with a first place win in the 2001 North Carolina Songwriters Co-op contest and in 2002 appeared on the Legendary Arthur Smiths Carolina Calling television show along with Alison Krauss and Union Station. In 2005, Jason performed at the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IMBA) annual gathering as part of an emerging artist showcase.

Living in Skin, Jason´s acoustic-based first album, features the award-winning songs When I Get Home and Carolina, the latter of which was included on WUNCs compilation CD, Best of Back Porch Music.

You can find Jason at his website, on Myspace, Facebook, and hear his music on BHR.

New Advertising Rates and Limited Spots

Starting September 1, 2009 the banner/audio spots will be $50.00 per month. If you are a current subscriber at $21.00 per month you will keep that rate as long as you hold the subscription. We have reduced the number of spots available to 24 to fit with the current player and chat. There are two spots that will have 12 paid ads spots and 2 for cross promotion. The banner ads still will rotate every 15 seconds. There are currently 12 paid spots available. If you subscribe before the end of the month you will be locked at the $21.00 per month rate.

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Advertising and the Showcase

Advertising is open to all. If you are an artisan, blogger, website owner. The only restriction we put in place is that is has to be a legal site and kid friendly.

If you notice right on top there are 4 150 x 150 banners in rotation. These will be on all the Blockhead Radio 'Live" pages, chat room, blog, drop down menu, any other place I can find to stick it, and the BHR Player. There are 12 banners in rotation on each one. Each banner rotates on a 15 second rotation. This keeps it in motion and attention getting. With the banner ad spot comes a one liner that is read on air. Each banner will have an ad/plug played in rotation i.e. "Check out thiswebsitename.com cause they rock" This makes a very good impact and isn't tuned out as a commercial. 3 to 4 plugs will be played in rotation every hour.

Sound good so far? Now for the cost. We are throwing the CPM out the window. It will be a flat rate of $21.00 per month. Once the 48 spots are filled we will create a waiting list.

Advertiser will be responsible for supplying a 150 x 150 pixel banner and the link to information. If you have any questions please email us at advertising@blockheadradio.com or click here to sign up.

The Artisan Showcase is now full. If you have purchased a spot please send your information to rod@blockheadradio.com with 'Showcase' in the subject line.