A Soundtrack to the Weekend’s Perfect Patio Party
Get started with this perfect hour long set, especially tailored for a summer patio party. Songs meant to enjoy.
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Sangria Wine – Austin, TX singer-songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker is oft-overlooked for his influence on outlaw country. While this summer patio party song isn’t of the outlaw variety, it is festive – In the same way the “I like pina colodas” song was until you found out it wasn’t about the good life, but instead about getting dumped.
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers’ classic song of duration. This song just goes down even better with a cold beer or tasty boat drink or five.
No Rain – Remember the dancing bee girl video for this song? This song is testament to a summer’s weekend freedom. As long as there’s no rain.
Feel Us Shaking – This tune from The Samples is like the last hoorah of the 80’s in a so very late 90’s kind of way. Either way, it’s just a darn good summer song and it always leaves me shaking.
The General – Dispatch tries to tell us to enjoy our weekend by singing about a general. Actually, I’m not sure what this song is really supposed to be about, but I think everybody likes it. Enjoy.
Maggie May – My whole life, until about last year, I totally despised Rod Stewart. I think it was probably because of all the TV commercials selling his songs on compilation CD after compilation CD. And then it hit me. I no longer have to be embarrassed. I like this stuff. I mean, it’s classic after all!
Pirate Looks At 40 – Jack Johnson’s stripped down and astoundingly clear take at this Jimmy Buffett acoustic classic is a perfect summer chill song. I’m convinced I might just be an under 40 victim of fate.
It Don’t Matter – Jack Johnson’s beach bum buddy Donavon Frankenreiter with a serenade to “hey, anything goes.” Let’s all be happy and enjoy!
What Would You Say – I’ve always been a huge Dave Matthews fan, since way before it was popular to be a huge DMB fan. While this may be the original mainstream hit, it never gets old. A modern day timeless classic?
High And Dry – Let’s mellow things out a bit more with Jamie Cullum’s cover of Radiohead’s song that is apparently telling the story of either a motocross racer or Evil Kaneivel. I never did comprehend, but I love the song regardless.
Brown – What ever happened to the jam band? Well here’s C. Brown jammy goodness from perennial favorite Widespread Panic.
Little Wing – No playlist can ever be complete without a proper acoustic or for this matter, bluegrass song. Here’s a classic made over by South Austin Jug Band, guaranteed to get you grooving in your seat and knockin’ on the patio table. Bet you can’t help yourself.
Tuesday’s Gone – This Lynyrd Skynyrd classic is only too perfect for one of those all weekend long forays. You know, the kind that start Friday and end not on Sunday night, but on Wednesday morning. What ever happened to Tuesday? Play this one last.