Back to the sound. . . .

This week, back into the sound, back into the groove. A few artists you've not heard, which is something I always enjoy doing, and some that may be familiar, but you don't exactly know who they are. Hint: Listen to commercials, those little snippets of song you hear are generally the next artist getting ready to break big. Directors and art directors aren't stupid, and they listen hard to find someone who can catch your ear in just a few seconds. This week:

• Gregg Allman from the new "Low Country Blues"
• Lissie - You'll recognize it
• Ty Stone - A local Michigan artist, on his first tour opening for Kid Rock
• The Black Keys
• Social Distortion
• The National

And many, many others. Settle back, grab a cup of coffee and break up your mid-winter blues a little bit. Enjoy!