Viral Messaging: Grassroots Style...

In order to do my own share in the viral messaging department I thought I would tell you about two musical groups who are among the best (or are the best) in their genres.

The Campbell Brothers: If you like Gospel, this is THE band to go see. Atheist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Zoroastrian or apathetic, these guys will have you thanking Jesus for giving us this music. Seeing them live will leave you shell-shocked. In the words of one of my friends, "I think I want to be a Baptist now..."(they are actually of the House of God denomination) Two pedal steel guitars, a bass, drums and lead guitar, plus a female vocalists, they bring energy, soul and the word of God to anybody within hearing. I highly recommend seeing them live. If that's not possible, I recommend "Pass me not" for a taste of heaven.

Keith Frank: Have you ever spent all night dancing to Zydeco, only quitting when the sun comes up? If not, then you haven't lived. For those that have, they know the energy and spirit a good Zydeco band can provide, and Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band are a GREAT Zydeco band. Although I like his father Preston more (Preston's style is much more classical, while Keith plays a more modern Zydeco) Keith brings it with style. While something is lost in the transition of Zydeco from live to the recording studio, and therefore good Zydeco CDs are hard to come by, if you have a chance to go see some, do it, and if you have a chance to go see Keith Frank, run, don't walk to the nearest ticket broker.