COUCH CONCERT (1/14/11) - Cactus Joe performs "Most Beautiful Girl (in the Room)" by Flight of the Conchords

Hi Friends.

For this COUCH CONCERT, I am performing "Most Beautiful Girl (in the Room)" by Flight of the Conchords.



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COUCH CONCERT (1/8/11) - Strong Like Bear (Ames, IA)

Iowa's indie rockers STRONG LIKE BEAR performed on the couch on Saturday January 8, 2011, with Cactus Joe guesting on bass.

COUCH CONCERT (1/5/11) - Cactus Joe performs "Falling of the Rain" by Cactus Joe

Hi friends.

My birthday is this weekend, and as is traditional, I prepared a treat for everyone.

FYI, my birthday party is this Friday January 7th at the Dry Bean in Madison. 9 PM to close, two bands (including GUPPY EFFECT), and totally free admish. I hope you can make it, but if not, enjoy this...

COUCH CONCERT (12/26/10) - Cactus Joe Performs "Red Shoes" by Elvis Costello and "Light it on Fire" by Cowboy Mouth

Cactus Joe's Couch Concert presents Cactus Joe performing two classic rock-n-roll hits.

1. "(Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes" by Elvis Costello.

2. "Light it on Fire" by Cowboy Mouth.



Cactus Joe is on a roll! A rockin' roll.

I couldn't help it...

Merry Christmas - YouTube: They Might Be Giants

Hi Friends.

Here is my homemade Christmas present for you, for being so supportive all these years.



It's a Couch Concert performance of me playing "Santa's Beard" by They Might Be Giants

GUPPY EFFECT (unplugged)

Hi Everyone.

After GUPPY EFFECT band practice today, we decided to go bowling. However, it was league play, so we couldn't get a lane. Instead we played shuffleboard and darts, both just as fun, and cheaper too - although the money saved went to buy more drinks, which our kidneys turned into urine. So essentially we pissed the money away, however you want to look at it.

But after we got back from the bowling alley, we decided to throw a COUCH CONCERT for my roommate Matt.

Here are some highlights.

1. GUPPY EFFECT (unplugged) performs "(Make the Water) Bubble" (original) by CACTUS JOE



2. GUPPY EFFECT (unplugged) performs "Wicked World" by Black Sabbath



3. GUPPY EFFECT (unplugged) performs "Robots" by Flight of the Conchords



Visit www.guppyeffect.com for more on GUPPY EFFECT and their music.

Cactus Joe's Song of the Day - "Ashlee" by Guppy Effect

Just something we threw together.

Cactus Joe's Song of the Day - "Mammal" by They Might Be Giants

It's Fat Tuesday. That doesn't have much bearing on my song selection for today's recital.

I just really like They Might Be Giants, and I always wanted to learn this song, but never got around to it.

Not many bands can do science themes in songs well. THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS do.

In fact, they even have an album called "Here Comes Science" that is all about SCIENCE: http://bit.ly/6HsTO

You probably heard about it on NPR.

"Mammal" is not on the science album; it is on APOLLO 18. If you like my rendition, you can download TMBG's original version in mp3 format here: http://bit.ly/dpe68M

Keep in mind that I fully intend to perform the SONGS I learn for this blog at my live shows. If you want to come to a show, visit www.cactusjoeonline.com to find out where I will be rocking.

Vote for Madison's BEST at the Madison Area Music Association Awards

Hi Everyone!

The FIRST ROUND OF VOTING for the Madison Area Music Association Awards is now open.

Visit www.themamas.org if you want to have a voice in deciding the future of the Madison WI music scene by voting. Numerous categories, artists, and bands to choose from, including BORDERLANDS, CACTUS JOE, PEOPLE BROTHERS BAND, and GUPPY EFFECT.

Cactus Joe was honored to be nominated for BEST BASSIST in Madison WI. Maybe he is and maybe he isn't. But you have the VOTE, so you decide!

It costs $5 to be eligible to vote in every round up until the finalists are chosen. The donation goes to area schools to help fund their music programs and groom the next generation of ROCKERS in Madison WI.

So you really can't go wrong in VOTING.

Thanks in advance.

Guppy Effect (unplugged)

Guppy Effect is the foremost rock-n-roll band in Madison WI. They performed "unplugged" on Cactus Joe's Couch on Tuesday 12/15/09, preambling their live performance at ART BAR in Milwaukee WI on Wednesday 12/16/09.

Stefan Chandler is the newest addition to the Guppy Effect ranks, on guitar.

Here are some video highlights of Guppy Effect's COUCH CONCERT performance.







Guppy Effect's Web Site: www.guppyeffect.com

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Cactus Joe

Cactus Joe performs the original indie rock song "Lil Red Head Girl" on Wednesday November 11, 2009.



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We are going to have some killer musicians on here November thru February. Don't miss out.*

*Although you can always bookmark this site and visit any time to catch up on live music shows you may have missed.