I’m not big into buying new music for my iPod. I usually get an iTunes giftcard and take months to use up all the credits.
But I’m having to load up the credits so I can get enough of the Dick Prall tunes I’m craving.
This morning I bought his song “Cornflakes” from his album Weightless and “Barely Moving” from the album fizzlebuzzie.
We saw Prall last week at our neighbor’s thoroughly enjoyable Meat & Music backyard party that spanned two yards and pitch-in dishes from just about everyone who walked through the door. [My contribution was a husband who served up made-to-order margaritas.]
This was our first “house concert” and it was a blast. Prall, who can be found performing around Chicago at places like Schubas Tavern, told us he enjoys the house concert atmosphere. It’s laid back and he has direct interaction with any guest who wants to chat. We recorded some of his show, but it would be a challenge to filter out the cicadas. On the hot, humid night of though, it was just a pleasant part of the back porch stage ambiance.
It’s no surprise that I was drawn to “Cornflakes,” which features Glen Phillips from one of my favorite bands, Toad the Wet Sprocket. Here’s an in-studio version from YouTube:
Photo by the iFarmer with his new iPhone.
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