Sitting here tonight, drinking nothing (I can’t always be
drinking something people, come on!) and thinking about music. I spent some time tonight at The Musician Mash-up hosted by West as J.Gilligans here in the lovely Arlington, Texas and I always appreciate it. In this day where the radio just regurgitates the same bullshit over and over it is nice to hear new aspiring artists and their takes on the hits. I’m not saying I am a big Indy
music fan because even the term Indy has lost its meaning. If you don’t believe me then turn on Pandora and listen to the Indy station, it is the same shit youget from 102.1 The Edge!
drinking something people, come on!) and thinking about music. I spent some time tonight at The Musician Mash-up hosted by West as J.Gilligans here in the lovely Arlington, Texas and I always appreciate it. In this day where the radio just regurgitates the same bullshit over and over it is nice to hear new aspiring artists and their takes on the hits. I’m not saying I am a big Indy
music fan because even the term Indy has lost its meaning. If you don’t believe me then turn on Pandora and listen to the Indy station, it is the same shit youget from 102.1 The Edge!
The Musician Mash-up is an open mic night hosted by West
where any and all local musicians can come out on Monday nights and play anything from covers to originals for the bar. It is free to join in, all you have to do is put your name on the list. Tonight we had some great tunes from West himself which got the whole ball rolling.
West is a young local artist with a great deal of original
work too and all around one of the most down to earth guys I have met. His original work is some of the best lyrics and melodies I have heard and honestly I catch myself singing them in the car and in my head at work.
After West we had Tristan who brought some new life into some modern hits that really got the bar going. My favorite was his spin on Bruno Mars new song Uptown Funk. It was a fun set and defiantly something worth catching some night.
I have to say that The Musician Mash-up brings a new spark of life into J.Gilligans on Monday nights that most bars do not see and if you are ever looking for something to do on a quiet Monday you should check it out. The show starts at 10:15 and rolls until either close or the list is done. A good number of local artists have rolled through the Mash-up and if you really dig on
the idea of hearing what DFW has to offer music wise or are a local act looking for some extra recognition or play time then defiantly check this spot out. Also, good number of these local groups are gaining more recognition thanks to a great Podcast that is locally produced here in Arlington by the guys over at Zaboys! They put out a new episode every week and put a great deal of heart and soul into what they do. If you enjoy a good laugh, some thought provoking conversation, or just a great way to kill the silence then defiantly check out Zaboys radio show at:
www.Zaboysmedia.com
Be sure to check them out!
where any and all local musicians can come out on Monday nights and play anything from covers to originals for the bar. It is free to join in, all you have to do is put your name on the list. Tonight we had some great tunes from West himself which got the whole ball rolling.
West is a young local artist with a great deal of original
work too and all around one of the most down to earth guys I have met. His original work is some of the best lyrics and melodies I have heard and honestly I catch myself singing them in the car and in my head at work.
After West we had Tristan who brought some new life into some modern hits that really got the bar going. My favorite was his spin on Bruno Mars new song Uptown Funk. It was a fun set and defiantly something worth catching some night.
I have to say that The Musician Mash-up brings a new spark of life into J.Gilligans on Monday nights that most bars do not see and if you are ever looking for something to do on a quiet Monday you should check it out. The show starts at 10:15 and rolls until either close or the list is done. A good number of local artists have rolled through the Mash-up and if you really dig on
the idea of hearing what DFW has to offer music wise or are a local act looking for some extra recognition or play time then defiantly check this spot out. Also, good number of these local groups are gaining more recognition thanks to a great Podcast that is locally produced here in Arlington by the guys over at Zaboys! They put out a new episode every week and put a great deal of heart and soul into what they do. If you enjoy a good laugh, some thought provoking conversation, or just a great way to kill the silence then defiantly check out Zaboys radio show at:
www.Zaboysmedia.com
Be sure to check them out!
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