King Cotton Rounders

One of the things that I love about a town like ours is the constantly changing selection of live music. Every so often, really good bands come...and go. Though some of them consist of students passing through, many are local musicians who start their careers here. Some are lucky enough to branch out and perform nationally.

But one thing many of these talented musicians hang on to - because, let's face it, it works - is the crutch of covering other artists' music. There's nothing wrong with that, but when you see people perform for long enough, you know they have the talent to put original music on the table.

Let me remind you of Jack's Farm. They're the reason I started going to see bands locally in the first place. The plan for some of them when they went their seperate ways was to try something different - something, perhaps, original.

Some of them have done that so far. But only one that I can link to for your enjoyment! With great pageantry and fanfare - or at least a good beer - welcome to the King Cotton Rounders! With a nice blend of originals and covers (and the added bonus that they play at the only bar that has bands within walking distance of my house), it's so nice to see these guys get applause and recognition for something that they wrote themselves. So here you go!

Some of my favorite originals:
Sunny
Two Long Years
Another Song About California

Equally well-done covers:
Evangeline - The Band
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - Neil Young
Take 'Em Away - Old Crow Medicine Show



Explore! Download! Tell your friends! Come visit Daniel's Pub! Support local music!