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So here we are … the last show for 2006. I started the podcast in July 2006 and now it feels like it’s been happening forever. It is so much fun for me to invite you over each week to listen to some music I’ve found. Thanks for your ears and your support … and here’s to a great 2007!

Bob Burger
Crashing Down
Surprise Party
http://www.bobburger.com/

Sarah Bauer
See Me Through
Lead Me Home
http://www.sarahbauer.com/

SingLadies
Let The Water Flow
http://www.myspace.com/singladies

Al Stravinsky
Falling Apart
http://www.soundclick.com/alstravinsky

Kim DiVine
Home
Hummingbird
http://www.kimdivine.com/

Rik Leaf
Every Day
The Mystery
http://rikleaf.com/

The Postmarks
Goodbye
Self-Titled (due out in February 2007)
http://www.worlds-fair.net/postmarks/

As you know, we lost James brown at the age of 73 early Christmas morning, In overtime, I played his podsafe hit single.

James Brown
Gut Bucket
http://www.GodfatherOfSoul.com

Mentioned in the program was the Shifted Sound podcast, another excellent place to check out great independent music. Catch Shelby Miller’s show at http://shiftedsound.com/

All of the music played was from the Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/. Some of these tracks are available to purchase as singles.

As we head into 2007, be safe, be happy, and be glad we can let the music play …

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This is the Christmas show. Isn’t it slick it turned out to be number 25??? I am joined by my son, Joe, host of Joe’s Podcast and the JAM Tech podcast. He brought 5 songs to the show, and so did I. Sit back and join us for 50 minutes of Christmas cheer!

Bryan Duncan
This Christmas
http://www.bryanduncan.com/

Karmyn Tyler
The First Christmas Tree
http://www.karmyntyler.com/

Jimmie Bratcher
Man Its Christmas
http://www.jimmiebratcher.com/

Jakki Jelene
Silent Night
http://www.jakkijelene.com/

Geoff Smith
Some Christmas Huggin And Kissin
http://www.thegeoffsmith.com/

Jennifer Avalon
We Three Kings
http://www.jenniferavalon.net/

Vittoria Conn
Merry Christmas Angel
http://www.myspace.com/vittoriaconn

Dusty Hughes
Do You Hear What I Hear
http://www.dustyhughes.com/

Bree Noble
Ave Maria
http://www.breenoble.com/

Twisted Sister
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
http://www.twistedsister.com/

All songs were from the podsafe music network (http://music.podshow.com/) except for Bryan Duncan which was played with permission.

Special thanks to my son Joe for stopping by to join me on the show. Check out his podcasts: Joe’s Podcast at http://www.joespodcast.net/ and JAM tech podcast at http://jamtechpodcast.com/. We had a blast doing this joint show so don’t be surprised if it happens again.

Other podcasts that were mentioned in the program:

The Lifespring family of podcasts by Steve Webb at http://lifespringpodcast.com/

Tom and Adele Sidock’s Loose Ends Show at http://looseendsshow.com/. Tom was there with the encouragement and advice as I was just getting started with my podcast.

Thom Turner’s 30 With Thom podcast at http://www.30withthom.com/. It’s been 6 months since Thom has released a show and we’re hoping he finds time to do some more. We had the pleasure of having lunch with Thom and his family in July.

I have 7 fresh songs to spin your way before we say goodbye to 2006. See you next week. Until then, take care, and let the music play …..

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Merry Christmas to you and yours this holiday season. We tend to do a lot of traveling this time of year, so that really cuts into the podcast-prep time. Never the less, great independent music is easy to find and I look forward to sharing some with you each week.

(Norwegian) Lovebugs
Set You Free
http://www.lovebugs.no/

Lato
Number One
The London Girl EP
http://www.myspace.com/latomusic

Mark Rice
Ride All Night
http://www.markricemusic.com/

Sender
Smile
http://www.sendermusic.net/

Mark Erelli
Snowed In
Innocent When You Dream (not yet released)
http://signaturesounds.com/onlinestore/category.cfm?Category=38

Lahayna
Sign Of The Times
http://www.myspace.com/lahayna

All the music was from the Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ except Mark Rice, who was played by permision.

Next week will be show #25. Isn’t it cool that it will be the Christmas show!?!? It will nothing like any other episode I’ve published for a couple of reasons. To find out what those are, you’ll just need to stop by and check it out. So until then, take care, and let the music play…

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Everyone seems to be in a rush. There is so much to do. I know that is true for me. I really enjoyed just relaxing a bit and playing some music for you. I hope you enjoy it.

Chris Burke
Birmingham
Not on a CD yet
http://www.chrisburkemusic.com/

Box Five
Nice Boy
Best of …
http://www.boxfive.org

Rodger Christmann
Little Town Blues
http://www.rodgerchristmann.com/

The Sugar Beets
A Little Bit Broken
Secret To Happiness
http://www.thesugarbeets.com

Love = Action
The New Year
Jacoby’s Album
http://www.myspace.com/loveisaction

77 South
I Dig You
http://www.77south.com/

Impossible Songs
Rainbow
Border Crossing
http://impossiblesongs.blogspot.com/

Special mentions in the program:

You can find the Acoustic Philly Podcast with Steve and Rebecca at http://acousticphilly.podbean.com/

I have really enjoyed the Advent Calendar Podcast with Steve Webb. So far I’ve learned new things about the origins of Christmas carols and Santa Claus. I encourage you to check it out at http://advent.lifespringonline.com/

Jill NoJack runs a website totally devoted to giving independent musicians a place to strut their stuff. She also has a couple of podcasts you might want to check out. http://www.indieheart.com/

All the music in this podcast was from the Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/, except for Box Five, which was played with permission.

So until next week, take care, and let the music play …

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Welcome to December! Are you ready for Christmas?? OK, don’t think about that and take a break instead. Here are 7 great songs for you to sample.

Nathan Timothy
See You At The Oscars
Graffiti (not yet released)
http://www.nathan-online.com/

Ashton Allen
Better Than I Know
Dewdrops
http://ashtonallen.net/

Laura Smith
Every Breath
Self-Titled
http://www.laurasmithmusic.com/

Chad Farran
It’s A Shame
Another Ride
http://www.chadfarran.com/

Timothy Uecker
A little Love
A Million Reasons
http://www.musicbytim.com/

The Comfies
Close To Me
Close To Me (7-track EP)
http://thecomfies.com/

Tracey Saxby
Life Is Beautiful
Barefoot Acoustic
http://www.traceysaxby.com

Ashton Allen and the Comfies courtesy of Livewire Recodings at http://www.livewirerecordings.net/

This podcast featured a promo for the Advent Calendar program at http://advent.lifespringonline.com/ from the Lifespring family of podcasts at http://www.lifespringpodcast.com/. I encourage you to check out this podcast, especially if you feel stressed over the holidays. Perspective is a good thing.

Until next week when I get to have you over again to listen to some more music, take care and let the music play …