Comrades, Rock Lobsters and intrepid Googlers, welcome to my first ever Exec Rec posting. As Matt Wesley’s former protégé, I now make it possible for you to hear ACRN.com in all of its glory. Now, here’s some cool nonsense:
1. The Blues Begins. Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. General Manager Ben Haager and myself kick off the ACRN DJ week with a radio show dedicated to the blues. Here’s some shameless plugs for it: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr.
2. I was lucky enough to come across this gem back in high school. This girl looks like she’s about 15, but I assure you she has killer pipes and guitar-picking prowess. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you a blues-infused Michael Jackson cover. Thank me later.
3. The Lonesome Crowded West - Modest Mouse. If you’ve been listening to the ACRN airwaves over the past few weeks you’ve probably heard this album (possibly in its entirety) a few times. That’s because it’s my go-to whenever I’m fixing technical difficulties. Sorry, Belle and Sebastian (our old “we’re fixing the station” hold music), but it was time for a change.
4. I’m Not There. This innovative film from back in 2009 portrayed my main man (Bob Dylan) as six different characters that all embody a different aspect of his legendary personality. This clip is really cool in particular because it gives you a good glimpse of the film as a whole. As a side note, the actor portraying Bob as the poetic and wry narrator incarnation in this scene is named Ben Whishaw and he has also portrayed the poet John Keats, whom I recommend as well.
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