Welcome to the 96th episode of Random Fandom!
Host: Joanna
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A New Album From Amos Lee
My mom, Laurie, joins me once again to discuss one of our favorite subjects, music. We talk about Amos Lee's new album, "Last Days at the Lodge" and mention various performances and interviews he's given recently, including:

• The Tavis Smiley Show - Interview and performance of "Better Days" (Podcast version also available here)
• TV Guide - Interview and performance
• Amoeba Records in-store performance

Check out Amos Lee's YouTube podcast for some great exclusive content and make sure to visit his MySpace page for "Last Days at the Lodge" tour dates.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Mandela!
We also mention Josh Groban's performance of "Weeping" and "Machine" at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert.

It's All Goo!
We're excited about "Real," the new single from the Goo Goo Dolls, which can be heard at their MySpace page and downloaded from iTunes.

Soldier to Songwriter
I mention "From the Balkans to the Band," an essay written by James Blunt for "Newsweek," in which he writes about his experiences as a NATO peacekeeper in Kosovo.

Purdy Good
We also discuss a fantastic interview from "Antiquiet," Joe Purdy: No Record Contract, No Problem. To listen to all of Joe Purdy's music for free, visit his official Web site.

Paolo Nutini on Tour & in the Studio
We briefly mention Paolo Nutini's appearance at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the fact that he's curtailed his touring schedule to focus on recording his sophomore album.

As Usual...
Just for good measure, we also throw in a couple random rants and rambles.

Here's to Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness!
This show was recorded earlier this week, but since today is Independence Day, here's a bonus video: Josh Groban's performance of the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the 2005 World Series.

Music Credits
"English," by The Marble Tea

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Labels: amos lee, Goo Goo Dolls, James Blunt, Joe Purdy, josh groban, paolo nutini