Five noteworthy tunes heard this morning:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Just A Little Rain-Garrison Starr (A well-produced powerful wall of guitar and vocals, with lyrics fit for facing a daunting challenge; it's from the "Girl I Used To Be" release, due out March 5. Also recommended: "No Man's Land," a standout track from 2005.)
- Peacock Alley-Cindy Cashdollar (Sweet, ringing guitar and organ tone; this would be a great way to start a concert. "Cole's Boogie" by Dan Whitaker & The Shinebenders would sound right after it.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Tap Dancer-Sunnie Paxson (Traditional piano-led swing/combo jazz that's not out of place in a smooth jazz playlist.)
- Fx-MO E All-Stars (A smooth, bouncy, keyboard-dominated groove; I can imagine Steely Dan's Donald Fagen singing over this, although the melody holds up perfectly well on its own.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
- Trouble Me-10,000 Maniacs (A heartfelt, graceful way of saying, "I'm here for you, even if you just need me to listen.")
