“Difference is Time”

Here’s a live video of “Difference is Time” by Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band.

Drummer Jason Boesel wrote the song and sings it.

Funny Band Interviews

At a live concert, stage banter is an important element of the show. Likewise, band interviews should not be boring/dull.

Here are three funny band interviews from YouTube:

1. Uh Huh Her

This is a snippet from an interview from 2008. The interviewer asked the question “Do you have any vices?”

2. Eisley

3. The Like

This is the funniest interview of the three: It’s from 2006. Simon Amstell hosts this British fake/joke radio show, and Z doesn’t seem to be in on the joke.

Holly Miranda with Nada Surf

Here is Holly Miranda performing her song “Slow Burn Treason” with Nada Surf as her backing band.

Miley Cyrus: “Party in the USA”

YouTube has millions of covers by regular (non-musician) people. Here’s the best amateur instrumental cover of “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus — if you watch his guitar playing, you can also learn how to play the song on the guitar:

Here’s the original version:

Million Dollar Revival: Benefit Concert

On December 13, The Whispertown 2000 will perform at a cancer benefit concert in LA called The Million Dollar Revival.

To see a list of the entire line-up or to buy tickets, click here.

Mazzy Star: “Fade Into You”

Mazzy Star was formed in 1989 in Santa Monica. Here’s their most famous song from the early 90s, “Fade Into You.”

Hope Sandoval is still making music and is currently on tour. Check out her website here.

Duets: Part 4

1. “California Girls” — Beach Boys Cover by Rooney & Ben Lee

2. “California” — Phantom Planet Cover by Mates of State

3. “End of the Affair” — Johnathan Rice & Jenny Lewis

4. “How Now” — The Jealous Girlfriends

5. “One More Day” — Chauntelle Dupree (Eisley) & Zac Hanson

Duets: Part Three

1. “Patiently” — Rilo Kiley:

2. “The Daylight” — Michael Runion & Z Berg:

3. “In Too Deep” by Sum 41 — Deryck Whibley on the verses & Avril Lavigne on the choruses

4. “Since U Been Gone” — Kelly Clarkson & Reba McEntire. Warning: Reba’s performance is ridiculous and embarrassing to watch.

5. “Portions for Foxes” — by Rilo Kiley, turned into a duet by Jenny Lewis and Conor Oberst

Duets: Part Deux

1. “Time’s A Wastin” by June Carter & Carl Smith (covered in the movie Walk The Line)

2. “Elevator Love Letter” Acoustic by Stars:

3. “Your Control” by Crooked Fingers:

4. “Birds and Bees” by Ben Lee & Mandy Moore:

5. “Death to Los Campesinos!” by Los Campesinos!:

5 Duets (Part 1)

Here are 5 great duets (more duets on the way…):

1. “God Only Knows” — Beach Boys Cover by Mandy Moore & Michael Stipe

2. “Love Hurts” — Everly Brothers/Roy Orbison/Nazareth Cover by Jenny Lewis & Johnathan Rice

3. “Anyone Else But You” — Moldy Peaches Cover by Ellen Page & Michael Cera in Juno

4. “Sometimes Always” — The Jesus and Mary Chain

5. “Delaware” (Acoustic) — Wesley Jensen and Christie Dupree