Everyone makes their standard "best of's," top 10s" and "year in review" lists, but each December we like to take that model a couple of steps further. We go straight to the artists to see where they found inspiration over the past twelve months, and we don't stop with just album choices. We dig a bit deeper and go for a broader picture of the past year in art. From classic moments on the road to their guilty pleasure confessions, this is a panoramic snapshot of "the best of 2006," and a peek into what to expect in '07.
Jimmy Robinson at Carrollton Station, Thanksgiving weekend in New Orleans. Jimmy closed his brilliant solo acoustic guitar set with a version of Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir.” I still can't figure out how he played ALL the parts, strings, synth, guitar, vocals, bass with just two hands and a pick on an acoustic guitar. Mindboggling is what it is. Somebody's got to make this guy famous.
Your Personal Favorite On-stage Moment/Show of 2006
Jimmy Robinson at Carrollton Station, Thanksgiving weekend in New Orleans. Jimmy closed his brilliant solo acoustic guitar set with a version of Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir.” I still can't figure out how he played ALL the parts, strings, synth, guitar, vocals, bass with just two hands and a pick on an acoustic guitar. Mindboggling is what it is. Somebody's got to make this guy famous.
Best Film You Saw This Year
Spike Lee's documentary on Hurricane Katrina. It told a REAL story with REAL people in it.
Classic Artist You Discovered This Year
Stevie Wonder's Talking Book. I've heard most of the songs before but never have I listened to the record from beginning to end. Genius.
Artist You Are Most Excited About In 2007
Papa Grows Funk - We will be putting out our 1 st studio record in 4 years. I'm nervous, anxious and excited about the new sound and how people will receive it
Your Latest Guilty Pleasure
Crabby Jack's Fried Boudin - seasoned pork and pork fat mixed with rice, stuffed in an intestinal casing, smoked, then breaded and deep fried. Unbelievable.
