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  • Ventura Keys Homes for Sale – Boat Dock Homes

    Ventura Keys Homes for Sale – Boat Dock Homes

    Are you looking for Ventura Keys homes for sale?  Look no further than this feed, updated every 24 hours!

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  • Affordable Ventura Homes for Sale Under $300,000

    Affordable Ventura Homes for Sale Under $300,000

    On a budget, but still want the many advantages of home ownership in Ventura?  Check out this list of affordable Ventura Homes for sale (3 bedrooms +) and let me know what you think.

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  • House Music: Lake Street Dive

    House Music: Lake Street Dive

    You ever have one of those moments when a singer’s voice stops you in your tracks?  Rachael Price has one of those voices.  She brings a modern twist to the sultry sirens of the past and when combined with the voices and fantastic instrumentation of her fellow band members Mike Olson (trumpet/guitar), Bridget Kearney (stand-up bass), and Mike Calabrese (drums) the results simply speak for themselves.

    What genre is this you might ask?  Honestly it is a bit hard to pin down.  Calling on an eclectic mix of jazz, traces of folk, R&B, and rockabilly I would say Lake Street Dive is more of a stew than a single ingredient than when mixed together properly, tastes amazing.

    Under the Covers

    I was first introduced to them when they released 2012’s Fun Machine, a set of fun, funky, and unique cover songs that included I Want You Back, Rich Girl, This Magic Moment, and my personal favorite, George Michael’s Faith.

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    Photo credit: Jarrod McCabe

    My wife, teenage daughter, and young son all light up still when I throw that on during our morning rush out the door.  It is a welcome respite from the electronic sound that is currently hogging the airwaves right now.  Not very often lately does one get to hear the rattling of fingers on a stand-up bass fret.

    Bad Self Portraits, Good Fun Listening

    Fresh off a jaw dropping appearance last week on Stephen Colbert’s The Colbert Report that are poised for a break into the mainstream with their release of Bad Self Portraits.  Here is a video of them performing their lead single, You Go Down Smooth.

    If you are looking for the perfect soundtrack to your warm your winter dinner party or add some spice to sister’s baby shower no need to look any further than the talented foursome of Lake Street Dive.

    How Can I Listen?

    Want to belly up to the bar at the Lake Street Dive?  Be warned you will want to be a frequent customer.

    Exclusive stream of their new album on Stephen Colbert’s websitehttp://www.colbertnation.com/lake-street-dive
    Stream their classics on their websitelakestreetdive.com

     

    – House Music is a series of articles dedicated to finding fresh new music and unearthing long forgotten classic tunes to bring more fun to gatherings in your home.