Who here is familiar with the (former) band Burlap to Cashmere? And more particularly, with the lead artist Steven Delopoulos? He is a Greek Orthodox musician, and following the breakup of BtC, he has continued producing solo work. His latest album, \"Straightjacket\", contains his usual depth of lyrical storytelling - a compelling, often profound weaving of words - with a talented grasp of folk-acoustic sound that draws on American and Greek influences. He even features Greek Chanting from Mt. Athos on a few tracks!
You can hear some of his music at [url=http://www.myspace.com/stevendelopoulos]his myspace.[/url] I\'d recommend also the [url=http://www.myspace.com/burlaptocashmere]Burlap to Cashmere page[/url] for another good listen.
(I may be resurrecting an old topic, but it\'s one that bears repeating in a forum like this!)
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*sits alone in the dark stillness of an unpopulated thread*
*listens to Burlap to Cashmere*
*grin*
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\"Whoa-ho ho! Is there anybody out there?
Does anybody care?
Are the people really there?\"
-- actual BtoC lyrics from the song \"Anybody Out There?\" I thought it was ironic. *grins & continues listening*
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John Chan
#4
I\'ve got my bean bag chair and am listening to the myspace songs. Very kewl.
Pass the onion dip please.
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Oh, cool! Forgive me if my joking replies seemed attention-seeking. But I\'m glad you\'re giving the music a listen!
Definitely an ethnic flavor to their music that could turn some new listeners away- but then I suppose Orthodoxy prepares us for a lot of different musical paradigms.
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John Chan
#6
For him who has ears...
I think folks who quickly dismiss something because it\'s unknown to them can\'t be classified as \"listeners\"
I\'ve been reading some of his interviews - quite impressive - on many levels.
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#8
Hey, I remember listening to BtC\'s album a long time ago. I really liked it and always wondered what happened to them. Thanks for the information about Steven Delopoulos. I\'d like to hear more of his music!
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Sadly BtC only recorded one full album together before going their separate ways. So they weren\'t well known- though I hear they put on great live shows that were very memorable.
I\'m still hoping for a reawakening of the band. Steven Delopoulos has hinted at it!
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...forgot to mention that I have the BtC CD if you\'d care to borrow it sometime.
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I saw BtC a long time ago. They were the opening act, but I wished they were the whole show. They had a great energy. I will check out the links you provided. am curious to listen.
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I am listening to the songs on his myspace! I think I may have to buy the album! Thanks for sharing!
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Lindsay Vardalos
#11
I still love the music and have it on my ipod. I\'ll check out the myspace page. Thanks for the info.
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