Right now it’s snowing. And this is exciting because 1) snow is exciting and 2) it was t-shirt weather yesterday. Now it’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas. A teeny bit. While I’m in the spirit – before Mother Earth’s fever returns – here are my recommendations for this year’s gift-giving:
Favorite Albums of 2008:
In Rainbows – Radiohead
með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust – Sigur Ros
Modern Guilt – Beck
Tell Tale Signs, Bootleg Series Vol. 8 – Bob Dylan
Cardinology – Ryan Adams and The Cardinals
Consolers of the Lonely – The Raconteurs
4 – Dungen
Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings – Counting Crows
Another Country – Tift Merritt
For Emma, Forever Ago – Bon Iver
Last Days at the Lodge – Amos Lee
Mudcrutch – Mudcrutch
Where the Light Is – John Mayer
Flight of the Conchords – Flight of the Conchords
Asking for Flowers – Kathleen Edwards
Soldier On – Andrew Bird
Favorite Live Shows:
Beck
Ryan Adams and The Cardinals
Amos Lee
Josh Ritter
Bruce Hornsby & Ricky Skaggs
Ellis
Paolo Nutini
Most of these artists have 2009 dates scheduled, so if you’re looking for a special present for a special someone check your local listings. And speaking of recent albums/shows, here are some pictures from Eric Lichter’s OWL album release party:
Sandra Lichter and their beautiful little girl:
A glimpse of the wonderful full house (and me):
The owl:
Thanks again to everyone who came to celebrate Eric’s new album. It was an honor to play for you. Visit Eric on MySpace for info on how to purchase his music, as CDBaby shows they’re out of stock. And if you have other recommendations for 2008 albums please post a comment! I know I’m forgetting some…
Happy Holidays!
