Today is the day. The end of an era. The start of a new one. Today at noon Barack Obama will be sworn into office, he is expected to speak for about 20 minutes. President Obama will be taking his place in what is certainly the most heralded inauguration in my lifetime. A while back we posted this video from CMJ, asking what indie artists want from the next president. Lets see how many of them are going to get their wish….
Holding your own inaugural ball? Got your own request of the president? Leave us a comment and let us know!
If you haven’t heard much about Jack Savoretti, you will. The British (by way of Italy) singer/songwriter has been featured on TV shows like One Tree Hill and The Cleaner and just completed a tour with Gavin DeGraw. I ran into him at this past year’s CMJ festival in NYC and interviewed him between shows.
So as the new year starts, here’s a belated nod to one of my favorite interviews from 2008. Make sure to check out the full music video for “Between the Minds” on OurStage. And while you’re at it, join his fanclub before the bandwagon leaves town.
Check out Floral Terrace as they perform “Hops Lane” filmed at the Subterranean in Chicago. If you are digging what you hear be sure to check out their interview premiering on Wednesday 11/19.
