Lindsay and I were listening to Me Died Blue by Steven Delopoulos and talking about how he hasn’t “made it,” at least not yet, like some similar guitar-strumming artists (Norah Jones, Damien Rice). Then Lindsay made this comment:
“Yeah, but I could see thirty-somethings sipping wine and eating their pork fillets while they listen to him.”
Me: “And I’m sure he’d be thrilled to know that.”
These comments don’t do justice in the least to Steven Delopoulos, who is a thoughtful guitar virtuoso with a remarkable voice and delicious (poor word choice?) ethnic influences. He also seems to do his song-writing with the novel idea that guitars are good for more than rhythm.
However, I’m trying to gradually introduce more music content to the blog, even if I post a few non sequitors in the process. Here's to you, Mr. Delopoulos. I'm still hoping you'll recover that rollicking, flamenco Burlap to Cashmere vibe.
6 comments:
that is one magnificent mullet!
Thanks for the recommendation. Just downloaded off iTunes...good stuff.
Is he from Burlap to Cashmere? Love that band's sound! It's pretty funny that you just posted this coz I was mulling over how I'm in dire need of new music of late! I tend to get really stuck into one sound/band and find it impossible to move on. Sigh.
I do wish Burlap to Cashmere had put out more music. They were a gem among a thousand mundane Christian albums. Delopoulus has some serious talent.
"that is one magnificent mullet!"
Delopoulus knows style, I tell you.
"Is he from Burlap to Cashmere? "
Yeah, he was the mastermind behind Burlap. Unfortunately, that group disbanded a few years ago. They existed just long enough to create a large group of rabid fans and then drop 'em. (sigh) Delopoulus now carries the Burlap to Cashmere legacy squarely on his own shoulders.
"I tend to get really stuck into one sound/band and find it impossible to move on."
Stay tuned, deliverance is near. ;) I'm going to start tossing out a few more music posts...
"I do wish Burlap to Cashmere had put out more music. They were a gem..."
You said it. One album just wasn't enough.
A correction is in order.
"that is one magnificent mullet!"
Closer inspection of the CD cover reveals that Steven does not sport a mullet, only a closely wrapped scarf. So back off! ;)
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