This month, I offer two for your consideration. First, a group of siblings called Taylor Made. Brothers Greg and Brian Duckworth and sister Wendy have been around for some time, are working on a brand new album and are doing well in limited radio release. When you hear them do their rendition of the Gatlin Brother's "I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love", you should have your seat belt securely fastened and your tray table in the stowed position… until the cd player turns on the "song over" sign. Searing vocals…maybe pinpoint laser harmonies, as only siblings can do, is a better description.

It's an awesome ride. First one brother, then another, then sister Wendy, each belting honey-sweet smoking layers, and you have a Taylor Made confection worthy of any music lovers must-have list. The band opened this year for Sugarland at the State Fair. You can find out more at www.taylormadecountry.com.

 And because I know there are some folks like myself that enjoy the classic rock and are looking for something new, I offer yet another choice. Of course almost everyone remembers Lynyrd Skynyrd. Since the plane crash in October of 1977, various parts and pieces of that group have continued to make music. One variation is the little-known group called Deep South.

What makes this group interesting is it's members. Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie), Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Hal McCormack , Robert Nix (Atlanta Rhythm Section), Dean Daugherty (Atlanta Rhythm Section), and Chris Hicks (Marshall Tucker Band). As you can imagine, with this many different bands represented, the cd, simply called "Deep South", contains a good mix of southern rock classics. I'm not sure where, besides Napster, that you can find this album, but the very presence of "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Keep On Smilin" would make it worth the time spent seeking it.

I expect that you are like me, that you have to try and save money, yet want to enjoy the hobby of music. It's very expensive to get the cd's and attend the concerts these days, not even counting the cost of gas. My, how times have changed. This month, 44 years ago, the Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. They were paid $3500. Now, you will be lucky to see a popular act for less than $30,000.

One thing that I have done in order to save money is to use the "sister" site of ebay called "Half dot com". I have been lucky to find quality cd's on there for only seventy-five cents, plus shipping of course. Even better, you can create a "wish list", and your friends and family can be linked to it at gift times. And, as I will mention things like this from time to time, may I say that I am not endorsing anything I may mention, nor am I being compensated in any way for it. I simply am a consumer like each of you.

Have a musical month, drop me a line and take a moment to relax… the two-lane way.

Brad Moyers, of Burnsville, is an eight-year radio broadcaster, a deeply devoted student of music of several genres and writes as a hobby. He offers a glimpse into the broadcast music business, its history and happenings, from the perspective of someone who makes a living doing what they love. Readers may contact Brad by e-mail at brad.moyers@yahoo.com.