New folk music...

One of the benefits of living with someone new is the cultural exchange of one of civilization's greatest gifts, music. Living with Curtis is no exception, and two folk bands in particular have caught my attention: Sherree Chamberlain and The Tobasco Donkeys.

The Tobasco Donkeys are a fun cover-band. They only do a bluegrassy, folk style, but their songs can be originally from other genres, especially blues. They all were staff at Philmont. They have some free downloads from their rejects on their site.

Here's an example of a song they might do:

Here’s another song for all you ladies
Well, I’d much rather have a bug in my ear,
Then a porcupine stuck to my face.
Well, I’d much rather have a frog in my throat,
Than a dog makin’ love to my leg.

A girl asked you home to meet momma and daddy
She says she thinks you’re nice. Ya, right!
Well, there’s trouble ahead, you’ll wish you were dead
If you don’t take this friendly advice,

* CHORUS *
Don’t pet the dog
Don’t pet him whatever you do
‘Cause he ain’t been fixed, and he knows some tricks
That’ll sure make a fool out of you. Ya, you!

* CHORUS * second stanza
Don’t pet the dog
He gets you confused with romance
Just leave him alone, or the next thing you know
He’ll be askin’ your ankle to dance.

Well, you say it’s OK, try to push him away
You ask, “What’s his name? Does he sit up and beg?”
Well, you try to stay cool, but you look like a fool
With a dog makin’ love to your leg.

* CHORUS *

* CHORUS * second stanza

Everybody now
Don’t pet the dog.

I don't have the dl for Sherree Chamberlain yet. She's a local Oklahoman, went to school with Curt. In comparison to The Tobasco Donkeys, much more melodious music though. Some of the singing reminds me of Norah Jones, some Regina Spector, but it still is better quality music than Norah Jones. Some of her songs have a spiritual theme, so if you do check her out, be wary. Apparently her new stuff is less so, and more folky. Here is her myspace page which has some music to sample on. I'll probably go to two of her shows in March.