Nina Simone - Ain't Got No...I've Got Life

If you love Nina Simone, raise your hand!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this version, and wanted to share it with you.

Funeral Party

Chad Elliott, James Torres, Kimo Kauhola and Tim Madrid.

Remember these names. These are the 4 dudes who formed the band called "Funeral Party". They were originally signed to Fearless Records (WMG, I believe), and shock...nothing happened. They've now moved onto Sony/RCA, so I hope more will happen for them.

My favorite song off the upcoming, self-titled full length CD is called "City in Silhouettes" and I've got my fingers crossed that someone in Marketing has this slated for the next single!! I was lucky enough to check out the new disc, and it's 38 minutes of fun that practically had me dancing around the house.

In the interim, there are 2 other singles out now for you to check out. If you're a fan of The Rapture/Hot Hot Heat/LCD Soundsystem, you'll really dig this band.

For more info, check out the band's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/funeralparty

Video time. First up is their latest single called "Just Because":



Next, is the lead off single called "NYC Moves To The Sound Of LA":

Fan Death "Womb of Dreams"

Over this past weekend, I heard a couple discs that just made me wanna boogie down. The first is by a band called Fan Death. I don't know much of them except that they've been around for about 3 years and originally from NY. They have a disc called 'Womb of Dreams" that came out in the UK in August, but I don't see a US release date yet. They do have an EP available called "A Coin For The Well" which is available on iTunes,

The disc opens with a song called "The Constellations". It was all right. Admittedly, I wasn't really paying much attention. I thought "Nice indie electro-pop. Sort of like where Imogen Heap is living right now. Ok. Next". Then I got to track #2 called "Veronica's Veil". The whole Italia Disco/Electro Pop/Sleazy Late 70's Disco meets 90's beats hit my ears and I was hooked. If you're a Scissor Sisters/MGMT/La Roux fan...you'll appreciate this band.


For more info, check out Fan Death's website at http://www.fan-death.com/ 

Here are a couple videos. First up is "Veronica's Veil":




Here's "Reunited" for you to check out:

Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Celery Root-Apple Puree and Cider Gravy

Happy Monday!!

One day, I was watching Food Network and I was struck by one of the new chefs called Ellie Krieger. Her goal was to take everyday foods and make it healthy. One show in particular caught my eye as she was making "meat and pototoes" healthy with a dish is called "Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Celery Root-Apple Puree and Cider Gravy". While she was making it, I was so close to licking the TV screen that I decided to run to the store and try the recipe out that very night. I'm glad I did because my family loved it, and now it's on my dinner rotation list.

Please click the link below to taken directly to Ellie's recipe on foodnetwork.com. I hope you try it and enjoy it as much as my family does.

Click here for the recipe!