Monday Mixtape: Storyville Freedom Mix
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I have a unique mix of artists to feature on today’s Monday Mixtape. I was recently brought to Seattle to learn more about something called Storyville Live. Storyville Live is a series of private in-home concerts across the country featuring hand-picked artists and fresh-roasted coffee. It’s called the “Freedom Tour” because, in addition to being an amazing night of music in an intimate in-home setting, it is also raising funds and awareness for one of my favorite organizations, International Justice Mission, to help combat human slavery in our world.
While Lisa and I were Storyville’s guests in Seattle we had the opportunity to experience several of these in-home concerts ourselves. I was blown away by the stories, songs and quality of these musicians. Willy Porter did things on the guitar that I have never seen done before – seriously, you have to see it to believe it. Grace Pettis (daughter of well-known singer/songwriter Pierce Pettis) was recently named NPR’s 2009 Mountain Stage New Song winner. And Jonathan Kingham (joined by Ryan Shea Smith) put on a concert that easily ranks as one of the most enjoyable and entertaining I have ever been to.
All That’s Missing Is You
Album: That Changes Everything
Artist: Jonathan Kingham
What You Didn’t Want To Know
Album: Grace Pettis
Artist: Grace Pettis
Breathe
Album: High Wire (Live)
Artist: Willy Porter
It’s Only Love
Album: That Changes Everything
Artist: Jonathan Kingham
Love Is There
Album: Grace Pettis
Artist: Grace Pettis
Available Light
Album: Available Light
Artist: Willy Porter
She’s So California
Album: Smooth Out The Lines
Artist: Jonathan Kingham
Jesus On The Grill
Album: High Wire (Live)
Artist: Willy Porter
Heard Enough Now
Album: Grace Pettis
Artist: Grace Pettis
Grace (Acoustic)
Album: Smooth Out The Lines
Artist: Jonathan Kingham
I saved the best for last in this list. “Grace” by Jonathan Kingham has been my most-played song over the last week since I returned from Seattle (both versions are amazing but I prefer the Acoustic version). The words are so rich and deep. If you don’t check out anything else on this list at least download that song. You’ll thank me later.
There’s a good chance many of these artists are new to you like they were to me before last week. I only hope you get the chance to see them live in concert like I did. They’re great artists, talented songwriters, entertaining performers and genuinely nice people.
As always, if there’s an artist or song on this list that you especially enjoyed, be sure to leave a comment and let me know!
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May 10, 2010
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Hi
Storyville Live in Seattle was incredible, and like what you do here….can you make it downloadable through Amazon as well? I would make twice as long.
Were these the songs played by each?
Thanks
Karen
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May 10, 2010
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Karen, I would imagine you could download some of these songs through Amazon as well. iTunes just makes it easier to put together a playlist like this. I believe all of these songs were performed this past weekend. Of course, there are so many more amazing songs by these artists that I could have included as well. They’re all definitely worth checking out.
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May 10, 2010
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Brad,
So glad you joined us so you could fall in love with Willy, Grace, Jonathan, and Ryan! They were all so wonderful to experience, weren’t they?
You’ve chosen two of my favorites from Grace: “What You Didn’t Want to Know” and “Love Is There.” I’m also in love with “Dancing,” “Turning Too,” and “A Bird May Love.” (Okay, I’ll just admit that the entire album rocks my world.)
And from Jonathan, the acoustic version of “Grace” is definitely my favorite, too. Been also playing his songs “Smooth Out the Lines” and “Please Come Close” on repeat, as well as the California song. His music is just dang good! So glad to have discovered him.
PS: Finally, my first comment on your blog after reading it steadily over the past six months or so! How about that?!
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May 12, 2010
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i really enjoyed experiencing grace pettis live. it’s incredible to see such talent in someone so young. and she was so sweet and easy-going.
jonathan kingham’s “grace” is gorgeous! i downloaded it earlier and have had it on repeat. such beauty and richness in the words and in the simplicity of the music.
(i’m loving your monday mixtapes, by the way!)
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May 12, 2010
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Christianne, welcome to the comment club! You are now a full-fledged member of the blog!
Alece – I was so glad you were able to make it out for Grace’s concert and hang at Storyville. And yes, Kingham’s “Grace” is simply amazing. Wish you could have heard that live.
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May 12, 2010
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Brad,
I’m SO happy to have experienced your blog! I will be visiting often!
Your Storyville friend,
Nicole