Another week, another Mercury music section to read while you are dialing 9-1-1 to complain about your poorly made lunch. Sandwich artist, my ass. Where’s Jared at?
Dolly Parton–or as I like to think of her, Doralee Rhodes–represents everything that is great about this country of ours, for better or for worse. Plus she has an amusement park and cares very deeply about Knoxville road closures. God, I could watch that video all day.
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Dolly Parton – “Jolene”
Much to the dismay of the less popular Gresham Tuba Commission, the acclaimed Portland Cello Project successfully merges classical and pop music. Cello rulez! Tuba droolz! ROTFL!!
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Portland Cello Project & Nick Jaina – “Power”
Not really a small snake (I know, right?), Tiny Vipers talks songwriting and how her new songs are “weird.” In a good way, I think.
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Tiny Vipers – “Aron”
Don’t confuse King Louie with the animated monkey who dances to Louis Prima songs. This Louie is a dirty rock and roll whirlwind from deep in the Bayou who also used to play in the Exploding Hearts for a brief time as well.
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King Louie and the Loose Diamonds – “Gypsy Switch”
In our music columns, I write about StumpClub’s plans to open a brand new all-age venue and Cary talks about the charming kalimba playing Eliot Rose.
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Eliot Rose – “Brightness And The Blood”
End Hits: Only the coolest kids blog about the cello, tuba, and kalimba.