(Note: this series was created elsewhere.)

Something in music: the origin

One night at a trendy L.A. nightclub on a rare solo outing, yours truly found himself standing alone at the bar preparing to review the upcoming act. Before he had scribbled down more than a few notes, however, he was bookended by a pair of vivacious vixens who insisted on engaging your rockin’ writer in cozy conversation. Strangely, the subject of “marriage” arose.

One of the young ladies noted that when a gal’s about to get hitched, she needs “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.” Your provocative penman was immediately inspired. After all, those same terms could be applied to music: “Something old” or classic, “something new” or recently released, “something borrowed”, a cover, and “something blue”, a blues song or a song with “blue” in the title. And the rest is history…

‘Something’ in Music 368

Something Old

Our “something old” this edition is the classic cut “Raspberry Beret (Extended 12” version)”. It was written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter and musician Prince. The song was the lead single from Prince & the Revolution's 1985 platter Around the World in a Day. This specific version was included in a list of 1000 Top Classic Rock Songs.

Something New

Our “something new” this time is the new song and music video titled “Modern Warfare.” According to a post on social media, this My City Records presentation features the indie artists Iron Wind and Warrzone. They have “joined forces to bring you this action-packed masterpiece” off their upcoming album tentatively named Warclouds. This video was “shot on location at Evergreen Brickworks, Denison Armory, and Downsview Air Base and edited by Prince Beatz Media” and is said to be a track “that any hip hop fan can appreciate.”

Something Borrowed

Our “something borrowed” for this edition is the song “My Way” written and recorded by the American rock band Limp Bizkit. It first appeared on the band’s 2001 disc Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water. This cool cover cut is by Burbank, California-based alternative musician and artist Dolly Dagger. It was released in 2022.

If you’re in the area and would like to see Dagger perform live, you’re in luck! Dagger will be performing live on Thursday, February 8th, at Resident DTLA in Los Angeles, California at 8:00 p.m. Also appearing at this 21+ event will be Glass Eye, Child Seat & Fox Violet, and Rave & Busters. Tickets are $12.00 per person.

Something Blue

Finally, our “something blue” in this edition is the song “Blues For The Weepers” written by Lou Rawls for his 1965 platter Nobody But Lou. This dedicated cover cut is by The Bettye LaVette Band. This video was recorded by LaVette live at home and appears on her 2020 album Blackbirds.

It features LaVette on vocals, Brett Lucas on guitar, Darryl Pierce on drums, Evan Mercer on keys, and Rocco Popielarski on bass. If you are in Florida and would like to see the R&B singer live, you’re in luck! LaVette will be performing at the 6th Suwannee Spring Reunion held from Thursday, March 21st through Sunday, March 24th at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida.

According to recent e-communiques, this family-friendly event “focuses on showcasing established as well as up-and-coming” artists performing “music rooted in Americana, newgrass, bluegrass, folk, blues, and more.” Additionally, no amplified or recorded music is allowed “in the campground during this festival, so any music happening is live and acoustic.” The festival features “four days of music” on “multiple stages.”

Along with Bettye LaVette, this year the Suwannee Spring Reunion’s lineup also includes Sam Bush, the Steep Canyon Rangers, Railroad Earth, Peter Rowan Walls of Time Band, Donna the Buffalo, Keller Williams’ PettyGrass featuring The HillBenders, The Steel Wheels, Town Mountain, Seth Walker, Jon Stickley Trio, Fireside Collective, Darrell Scott, Jim Lauderdale, Hattie & Joe Craven Trio, Verlon Thompson, Shawn Camp, the Jeff Mosier Ensemble, The Grass Is Dead, Roy Book Binder, Leon Timbo & The Family Band, David Grier, Colby T Helms & The Virginia Creepers, the Nikki Talley Band, Free Range Strange, Sloppy Joe, Quartermoon, Habanero Honeys, John Mailander: Artist At Large, and the Magic Moon Traveling Circus.

Tickets are available now. “Suwannee Spring Reunion offers a multi-day Weekend Ticket that includes festival admission for four days of music, as well as primitive camping on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.” Amenities here include “a general store, full-service restaurant, free showers, indoor bathrooms, and water stations. Upgraded camping, including RV hookups and cabin rentals, as well as golf cart rentals.”

Other ticket options include “Early Bird General Admission” for $175.00 (including taxes and fees) which are available “through January 14th.” Military and Student discounts are available with a valid ID. Kids 12 and under are free if accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian.

“An additional event car pass is required to bring a car into the campground.” Advance Car Passes range from $15.00 to $20.00 at the gate. Further ticket information is available on the website

Did we mention your favorite “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”? If not, let us know. Don’t forget to send us your bride photos too!

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