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June 14, 2007

August

Recorded May 14, 2007

Producer Notes: It often takes a good amount of time for bands to unload their gear, set it up, do soundchecks and finally to record the songs, and about midway through the session I realized that I wouldn't be able to catch the bus I needed to get back home to Blacksburg. The guys in August lived in the NRV, and graciously offered to give me a ride after the recording was done, so we finished up the last song and headed out. Before hitting the interstate, we decided it would be fun to stop by the local shopping mall in Roanoke to grab a bite to eat and check out the record store. After knowing these guys a total of 3 hours, I felt like I'd known them for years. It was fun to hang out with the guys and get to know their different personalities, but when it comes to music they're completely professional. All in all, these guys are a band that is on track to explode (and young enough to have the ambition).

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Top 5 music videos this week on the MusicCast

Updated Sept. 3: For the second week in a row, Poe Mack rocks the house -- and claims the No. 1 spot on the MusicCast with our newest video: "Sweet Home in Virginia." The only change in this week's line-up -- Red Clay River moves back in and two of Poe Mack's associates, Tre'Mendous and Robb-Bust, get edged out. So what will be the favorite music video on the MusicCast next week? You tell us.We base the MusicCast Top 5 on who gets the most plays -- so if there's someone you like, just keep on clicking.

If you think your band's video should be in the Top 5, well, post it to our site, and maybe it will be. Many of these are videos the artists shot themselves and sent in to us. Details are below.

Here’s the week's Top 5:

1. "Sweet Home in Virginia," by Poe Mack
2. "Oxycontin Rock," by the Roanoke Allstars
3. "No More," by The Seed
4. "Burned Out Car," by Red Clay River
5. "Demijohn," by the Pickin Buds

Next update coming: Sept. 10

Next band coming to the MusicCast: Maybe yours, if you submit a video.


What is the MusicCast?

The MusicCast is a video blog of local bands. We started in the fall of '06 bringing bands into our studio at The Roanoke Times. That proved popular with fans, not so much with our co-workers -- especially after one metal band brought in amps the size of a small house. We're told that things were rattling on desks on the second floor.

Now we're recording out of Jake Dempsey's Red Room Studio in Roanoke.

Along with the videos themselves, you'll find links to the band's website and MySpace profile. Click the MySpace profile link to see when the band is playing again and to contact them directly.

How do I navigate this site?

Below, you'll find an alphabetical list which contains all of the MusicCast videos. Don't know what you're looking for? Just click around until you find what you like - it's all here.

How do I upload my band's video?

Got questions? Got a request? Want to know how to get your band on the MusicCast? Contact music writer Tad Dickens or click here to upload your video(s).


For more about the local music scene . . .

Check out our local music blog, cutNscratch by Tad Dickens and Ralph Berrier.

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