With all the different methods of getting music out there these days, it's more gratifying than ever to hear an artist acknowledge radio during their shows. Shawn Mullins did just that last night, while he was opening for Dar Williams at the El Rey. He mentioned that he had a hit on pop radio a few years ago (perhaps you'll recall a little tune called "Lullaby"), and then said that more recently, he'd had a hit at Americana radio, which he thought was a lot cooler than having one at pop radio. Then he launched into what could be my most favorite Shawn Mullins song ever, "Beautiful Wreck."

Shawn, thank you, thank you, thank you for recognizing radio. There are still a few of us who believe in radio, and we're glad that you are one of them.