Song of the day.......Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with "The Toll"

These guys write great melodic songs. Every album that they've put out has these absolutely rockin' tracks, and then they also put on these beautiful acoustic blues/rock numbers like "The Toll." They are a really talented band, that seem to get better with every album. I remember way back in the day when I saw them at the Lion's Lair in Denver. I was standing outside, because it was so hot and crowded inside, and here was Black Rebel Motorcycle Club standing by a U-Haul trailer with all of their gear. That was one of the most memorable concerts that I've ever gone to.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with "The Toll"

Song of the day.........Van Halen with "Dance The Night Away"

Today's song of the day is from the Roth Van Halen years. I think I've mentioned in a previous Van Halen song of the day post that I'm not a fan of the Roth years. I much rather would listen to Hagar sing vocals, and I think he does really good on the Roth era tunes. "Dance The Night Away" just has some cool things going on with it. Eddie's got some really catchy riffs, especially that main verse riff.

Van Halen with "Dance The Night Away"

Song of the day..........Screaming Females with "Bell"

The song of the day for today comes to us from the Screaming Females. A unique punk/hard rock three piece band from Jersey. This track is titled "Bell," and starts out innocent enough, but about 40-50 seconds in the singer just goes off. Enjoy!

Screaming Females with "Bell"

Song of the day.......Wilco with "Theologians"

One of my favorites off of "A Ghost Is Born" is "Theologians." Just a great song. I especially like the little guitar solo bridge at the 1:50 mark in this video. Just a very short solo, but it just adds so much to this song. I don't think the guys in Wilco can do wrong. Great song, great album. great band.

Wilco with "Theologians"

Song of the day...........Goo Goo Dolls with "Name"

I think this was kind of the big break through song for the Goo Goo Dolls. I still listen to this album occasionally. It's a fantastic album that mixes beautiful rock ballads such as this with heavy rock tracks. One of my first concerts was seeing these guys at Red Rocks. They put on a hell of a show.

Song of the day.........Goo Goo Dolls with "Name"

Song of the day........The Fray with "Absolute"

Today's song of the day is "Absolute" by the Fray. A little of the Fray goes a long way for me, but every now and then a song by them is fine.

The Fray with "Absolute"

Song of the day.......Screaming Females with "Boyfriend"

My friend Ryan got me started listening to some of the Screaming Females stuff. It's pretty good stuff. I got a chance to see them open up for Garbage in October of last year and they are great live. A good band to see if they are ever in your area.

Screaming Females with "Boyfriend"