Saturday, May 31, 2014

Levon Helm "America's Farm"

Levon Helm singing a song about the plight of the American farmer on "The Midnight Special" in 1980.  This is, "America's Farm".


Friday, May 30, 2014

Joe Cocker - Across From Midnight concert live in Berlin


Joe Cocker and His Band playing a show in Berlin, Germany, from a DVD called "Across From Midnight".  Featured the video of "With A Little Help From My Friends".  But, here's the whole concert.  Check out the set list, and enjoy.

1. Could You Be Loved
2. Feelin' Alright
3. Have A Little Faith In Me
4. Up Where We Belong
5. You Can Leave Your Hat On
6. When The Night Comes
7. Summer In The City
8. N'Oubliez Jamais
9. Summer In The City (reprise)
10. You Are So Beautiful (dedicated to Diana, Princess of Wales)
11. Into The Mystic
12. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
13. Delta Lady
14. The Letter
15. Unchain My Heart
16. With A Little Help From My Friends
17. Across From Midnight
18. Cry Me A River

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Suddenly Scruggs

Go to the link to see what amazing thing happened at the grand opening of the Earl Scruggs Center, on January 11th, 2014, in this article published by Bluegrass Nation.

http://bluegrassnation.org/video_type/suddenly-scruggs/

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

concert DVD review: The Allman Brothers Band: "40"

On March 26th, 2009, 40 years to the day of their founding, the Allman Brothers played a show in their legendary annual run of concerts at New York City's Beacon Theater, that will go down as one of their best.  How did they pull this off?  Like many vintage rock and roll bands have done in recent years, they decided to play some of their greatest albums, track by track, and back-to-back.  Since this show, they have done more of that, and will revisit their 1972 recording, "Eat A Peach", later this summer at one of their final performances at the Peach Music Festival in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

Yours truly, will attend that gig, and have a report.  However, let's shift focus back to this gig, recorded five years ago, and then, in that amount of time... left in an archive vault. The band did something that is a rarity in rock and roll, although, has been done before.  They played their first two albums, back to back.  Their self titled debut, 1969's "The Allman Brothers Band" came first, and the band set sail, playing the album note for note, but also throwing in trademark improvisation that only they can muster.

The closer to the first set, (which would usually mean the end of the show for one of their tour gigs), was the epic, "Whipping Post", that Gregg Allman wrote after an early romantic relationship gone horribly wrong.  The power in this song, encapsulates what one side of the blues, is all about.  Sheer and utter pain of betrayal by a supposed lover who was far from being faithful.  So, the album comes to a close on a triumphant crescendo, and yet, still leaves pain felt by the listener relating to the lyrics of the song.

An hour into the DVD, Gregg Allman thanks the audience and says, "we'll take a short intermission, and be right back."  Well, after intermission... the mood changes with the band's second album... 1970's "Idlewild South". The opening track, "Revival", is a jovial romp, even though it also has that classic message of the Vietnam war era that war isn't the answer, and rather, love and peace, is.  Derek Trucks teases "Joy To The World" in the middle of the instrumental break... something that Duane Allman also did in early ABB performances or recordings.

Trucks follows this, with some swells accomplished with the slide, and with the knobs on his red Gibson SG.  Warren Haynes adds a ringing, melodic solo of his own.  These two, have anchored the Allman Brothers for the last dozen or so years, and will be one of the great guitar duos of all time, rest assured.  Next up, it's "Don't Keep Me Wondering".  This romp of a tune, was also recorded live on "Live At Fillmore East" with the band's buddy and ace blues harmonica player, Thom Doucette, sitting in.

Even sans the harp, this version from The Beacon, is tight, syncopated, and in the pocket.  Derek's slide solo, emulates the original by Duane Allman, and sings.  Quick as it began, "Don't Keep Wondering" comes to a close.  Next up, is probably one of the most well known tunes in the entire ABB catalog.  "Midnight Rider".  Short and sweet, but, just like the record, this version, contains the cool, extended guitar outro, played, by Mr. Trucks. 

OK.  It's time, to enter, deep space.  Enter the jazz improv zone at your own risk.  I have five words for you.  "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed".  This is arguably, the ABB's journey into the musical mystery that is electric jazz.  One key, one mode.  All, some of the best improvised music ever created.  Yours truly has heard this song on ABB recordings numerous times, and it still mesmerizes.  Trucks, Allman, and Haynes, in that order... deliver memorable solos.  Aside from the guitars, and the drums, the mighty Hammond B3 is the other hallmark of the ABB sound, and Gregg Allman, is a master of the instrument.  The band sails into the stratosphere, channeling not only their founder... Duane Allman, but also, many of the jazz greats like Coltrane and Davis.

Former ABB guitarist... Dickey Betts, composed the tune, and obviously, had the music of some of those greats, in mind.  The only gripe with this particular performance, is, the tune, ends way too soon, in favor of the ubiquitous, drum solo.  The three headed drumming monster of Trucks, Johansson, and Quinones, shakes the earth, and bassist Oteil Burbridge, even takes over Butch Trucks' kit playing with Jaimoe and Marc Quinones, while Butch, mans the tympani.

"Liz Reed" tops out at nearly 40 minutes, despite half of it, being the drum solo.  Still, the interplay and syncopation really swings, and before the uber drum jam, Oteil steps up for a bass solo, on six string bass, complete with scat singing.  Derek Trucks backs him up briefly, but then, allows Burbridge to fly solo, looking on, and listening intently, before finding a place to join his band mate, and friend, on a groove, along with the drummers.

Oteil and Derek walk offstage, and let the drummers loose.  But then, Butch Trucks moves to the tympani, allowing Burbridge to come in, and jam on his kit.  The guitars come back in making a thunderous entrance along with the tympani.  But, no more Liz Reed.  Instead, it's an Eastern sitar/sarod influenced slide intro, with Gregg finding a chord on the organ and more slide action from Derek.  Then comes, "Hoochie Coochie Man", the Muddy Waters classic, to continue "Idlewild South".

Warren Haynes, steps up to the mic for this one.  The band's original bassist, the late Berry Oakley, originally sang lead vocals on this tune.  Then, the guitar pyrotechnics resume, with solos first from Warren, and then, Derek, after the second verse.  This is a showcase for how wickedly amazing Trucks' solos are, WITHOUT a slide.  "Hoochie Coochie Man", another short, sweet blues.  Then comes, one of the most poignant songs on the album.  The second to last number... Gregg's heartrending ballad, "Please Call Home", played on the piano, rather than the B3.

Warren adds a brief solo, and Derek responds, to the words sung by Gregg in the second and third verses.  Into the home stretch of the show now.  Next up, it's another song with a message.  "Leave My Blues At Home".  Take it easy, even if you might have problems in life.  Look for something better.  Don't settle for negativity.  Again, Derek Trucks shines, even without his slide.  But, Warren, this time, chooses to use the bottleneck to great effect.  The song climaxes with a dueling lead between the two.  Good stuff!

Gregg and Warren thank the crowd.  Then, the encore is... "Statesboro Blues", the opener to what would become the band's seminal album... "Live At Fillmore East".  Gregg on piano, Warren on slide guitar.  By now, it's late in the evening, and Gregg has a few hiccups in the middle of the tune, maybe not quite remembering the verses.  The vamp continues on "Statesboro" as the credits roll.

Gregg recovers, singing verse two again, and the song ALMOST stops.  But, everyone recovers, ending with a flourish.  Gregg thanks the audience, saying, "we'll be back tomorrow night, and we'll have more mistakes for you". all in sarcasm of course.  That's a wrap!  A great show, and a worthy addition to the collection of any Allman Brothers fan, or music fan in general.  The band may retire at the end of this year, but this DVD is a sure fire way to keep the memories of their music alive and well.  Three words.  Check it out. 

 




Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Pat Metheny "Never Too Far Away"


Check out this track by the trio of Pat Metheny on guitar, Dave Holland on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums.  This trio has been featured on the blog before.  This time, the tune is "Never Too Far Away" from the 1989 release by Metheny called "Question And Answer" on Geffen Records.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Miles Davis "Concierto de Aranjuez"


To celebrate what would be Miles Davis' 88th birthday, today, it is worth posting one of his best pieces.  This is one of my favorites.  It is Miles' and Gil Evans' arrangement of Joaquin Rodrigo's guitar concerto entitled "Concierto de Aranjuez" from "Sketches of Spain" released in 1960.

Victor Wooten & Federico Malaman: "Isn't She Lovely"

Check out this video, (in the link provided), of Victor Wooten and fellow bassist Federico Malaman, playing Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely" at the 2014 Musikmesse show in Frankfurt, Germany.

http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2014/05/26/victor-wooten-federico-malaman-isnt-she-lovely/

"A storm came across the river': Fate intervened during the construction of a legendary Stax track

Believe it or not, a storm, played part in the writing of one of the great hits recorded by Stax Records, "Knock On Wood" by Eddie Floyd.  Don't believe me?  Read about it, here:

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/05/24/a-storm-came-across-the-river-fate-intervened-during-construction-of-a-legendary-stax-track/

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Skip's Spotify Sunday 5-25-14

Joe Sample "Rainbow Seeker"

1. Rainbow Seeker
2. In All My Wildest Dreams
3. There Are Many Stops Along The Way
4. Melodies of Love
5. Fly With The Wings of Love
6. As Long As It Lasts
7. Islands In The Rain
8. Together We'll Find A Way

Joe Sample "Carmel"

1. Carmel
2. Paintings
3. Cannery Row
4. A Rainy Day in Monterey
5. Sunrise
6. Midnight And Mist
7. More Beautiful Each Day

Joe Sample "Voices In The Rain"

1. Voices In The Rain (feat. Nika Rejto: flute, & Jerry Hey: string arrangements)
2. Burning Up The Carnival (feat. Pauline Wilson: vocals, Josie James: vocals, & Flora Purim: vocals)
3. Greener Grass (feat. Jerry Hey: trumpet & flugelhorn, & Nika Rejto: flute)
4. Eye Of The Hurricane (feat. Jerry Hey: string arrangements, & Nika Rejto: flute)
5. Dream Of Dreams
6. Shadows (feat. Flora Purim: vocals)
7. Sonata In Solitude (feat. Ray Brown: double bass, John Collins: guitar, & L. Subramaniam: violin)

Joe Sample & David T. Walker "Swing Street Cafe" (feat. David T. Walker: guitar)

1. Hallelujah, I Love Her So
2. Rockhouse
3. Honest I Do (Jimmy Reed cover)
4. Next Time U See Me
5. Woke Up This Morning
6. C.C. Rider
7. Honky Tonk
8. After Hours

Joe Sample "The Hunter"

1. The Hunter
2. Blue Ballet
3. Beauty And The Beast
4. Wings Of Fire
5. Just A Little Higher
6. Night Flight

Joe Sample "Oasis"

1. Oasis
2. New Places, New Faces
3. Teardrops
4. Asian Eyes
5. The Survivor (feat. Phyllis Hyman: vocals)
6. Love's Paradise
7. Wonderland
8. Mirage

Joe Sample "Roles"

1. Woman You're Driving Me Mad
2. The Gifted
3. Friends And Lovers
4. Ego Mania Mambo
5. Gentle Men
6. Fortune Hunter
7. Ship Of Fools
8. Passionist

Joe Sample "Spellbound"

1. Seven Years of Good Luck
2. Spellbound
3. Somehow Our Love Survives (feat. Al Jarreau: vocals)
4. All God's Children
5. Leading Me Back To You (feat. Michael Franks: vocals)
6. U Turn
7. Bones Jive
8. Luna En New York
9. Sermonized
10. Looking Glass

Joe Sample "Ashes To Ashes"

1. Ashes to Ashes
2. The Road Less Traveled
3. Mother's Eyes
4. The Last Child
5. Born In Trouble
6. Strike Two
7. I'll Love You
8. Born To Be Bad
9. Phoenix

Joe Sample "Collection"

1. Carmel
2. Woman You're Driving Me Mad
3. A Rainy Day In Monterey
4. Sunrise
5. Melodies Of Love
6. Rainbow Seeker
7. Fly With The Wings of Love
8. Burning Up The Carnival (feat. Pauline Wilson: vocals, Josie James: vocals, & Flora Purim: vocals)
9. Night Flight
10. Oasis

Joe Sample "Invitation"

1. Black Is The Color
2. A House Is Not A Home
3. Come Rain Or Come Shine
4. Invitation
5. Summertime
6. Nica's Dream
7. Stormy Weather
8. Django
9. My One And Only Love
10. Mood Indigo

Joe Sample "Did You Feel That?"

1. Mystery Child
2. The Sidewinder
3. Viva De Funk
4. While It's Good
5. Brother, Can You Spare Your Car?
6. Dirty Rice
7. Did You Feel That?
8. The Last Buzz
9. Give It Here
10. Just Chillin'

Joe Sample "Old Places Old Faces"

1. Free Yourself
2. Black And White [As Simple As]
3. Clifton's Gold
4. Old Places Old Faces
5. Tones For Ben
6. Hippies On A Corner
7. Souly Creole
8. First Love
9. Miles Of Blue - Blue Miles
10. Angels On My Mind

Joe Sample "Sample This"

1. Rainbow Seeker II.
2. I'm Coming Back Again
3. Carmel
4. Night Flight
5. Chain Reaction
6. Soul Shadows
7. In All My Wildest Dreams
8. Free As The Wind
9. Snowflake
10. It Happens Everyday
11. Street Life
12. Put It Where You Want It
13. Fly With Wings of Love
14. Melodies of Love
15. Shreveport Stomps

Joe Sample "Soul Shadows"

1. How Are You Gonna Keep Them Down?
2. Ain't Misbehavin'
3. Avalon
4. Soul Shadows
5. I Got Rhythm
6. I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
7. Spellbound
8. It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
9. Entertainer
10. Shreveport Stomps
11. Embraceable You
12. Jitterbug Waltz

Joe Sample & Nils Landgren "Creole Love Call"

1. Get Out of My Life Woman
2. (Sittin' On The) Dock Of The Bay
3. Nightlife
4. Soul Shadows
5. The Brightest Smile In Town
6. Don't Take Your Love To Hollywood
7. One Day I Fly Away
8. With You In Mind
9. I Can't Get Enough of Your Love
10. Love The One You're With
11. Same Old Story
12. Jesse

Joe Sample "The Pecan Tree"

1. The Pecan Tree
2. Hot And Humid
3. No One But Myself To Blame
4. X Marks The Spot (Marie Laveau)
5. Fool's Gold
6. Spanish Moss
7. In A Heartbeat
8. El Dorado
9. With These Hands
10. The Texas Two Step
11. Memories






Saturday, May 24, 2014

Jaco Pastorius "A Portrait of Tracy"

Jaco Pastorius... bass legend for Weather Report, plays his solo number, "A Portrait of Tracy" at their show at the Offenbach Stadthalle in Germany, circa 1978.  It's been a while since yours truly has posted any Jaco material.  Check this out.




Friday, May 23, 2014

Oz Noy Trio, Live at The Iridium

Oz Noy has had a number of trio bands through the years.  Here is the latest, with Oz on guitar, Oteil Burbridge from the Allman Brothers, on bass, and Keith Carlock, on drums.  Click the link, and dig it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9UBmmkQ2h0

Joe Cocker "With A Little Help From My Friends"


This is probably my FAVORITE cover of a Beatles song.  Joe Cocker sings the fool out of "With A Little Help From My Friends".  Yes!  Happy 70th birthday, Joe!

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Tab Benoit "Night Train To Nashville" & other songs


Tab Benoit absolutely smokes it on his tune "Night Train To Nashville".  The boogie of "Night Train To Nashville", is followed by some pure, down and dirty blues.  The blues tune is called "Between You And I".  Then comes, a couple other great tunes.  Louisiana, meets Nashville.  The video stops, after sixteen and a half minutes.  Yours truly wishes there was a little bit more.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Jonny Lang Band, Sao Paulo, Brazil

THIS is hot!  Yours truly has seen Jonny Lang play before.  But, not this intensely.  Holy smokes!  Click the link, and dig it!

http://pauldiethelm.com/stretchrocker/video/jonny-lang-band-san-paulo-brazil/

Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles: "Texas"


Epic guitar jam with Carlos Santana and Buddy Miles, on a tune Buddy recorded with The Electric Flag, called "Texas".  Got another case of the blues.  Doctor, I don't need no cure.  LOVE IT!

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Yale University Awards Ralph Stanley Honorary Doctorate

Congratulations to Dr. Ralph Stanley on this great honor.

http://bluegrassnation.org/yale-university-awards-ralph-stanley-honorary-doctorate/?utm_content=buffer54ee9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Maynard Ferguson "Sunday Morning"


Another really cool, and spirited Maynard Ferguson tune.  This one is called "Sunday Morning" from his "High Voltage" record.  There were actually two volumes of that recording.  Volume 1, released in 1987, and Volume 2, put out a year later, in 1988.  However, yours truly, is not sure which volume this tune came from.  Nonetheless, it's a good one.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Lonnie Brooks "You're Usin' Me"

Check out this blues tune.  Lonnie Brooks, and his son, Ronnie Baker Brooks, with a song called "You're Usin' Me".


Sunday, May 18, 2014

Skip's Spotify Sunday 5-18-14

John Abercrombie & Greg Osby "Duos: The Jazz Sessions"

1. Improvisation #1
2. Improvisation #2
3. Interview #1
4. Improvisation #3
5. Interview #3
6. Improvisation #4
7. Interview #4
8. Improvisation #5
9. Interview #5

John Abercrombie "Solos: The Jazz Sessions"

1. Open Land
2. Interview #1
3. Alice In Wonderland
4. Jazz Folk
5. Interview #2
6. Convolution
7. Interview #3
8. A Nice Idea
9. Interview #4
10. Improvisation #5
11. Interview #5

John Abercrombie & John Scofield "Solar"

(feat. George Mraz, Peter Donald, & Art Taylor)

1. Solar
2. Even Steven
3. Four on Six
4. Sing Song
5. Small Wonder
6. I Should Care
7. If You Could See Me Now

John Abercrombie & John Ruocco "Topics"

1. Embraceable You
2. Slides
3. Sometime Ago
4. Phrases
5. I Can't Get Started
6. Trills
7. I Hear a Rhapsody
8. Mutes
9. How Deep Is The Ocean
10. Moraz
11. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
12. Fast And Slow

Joe Beck & John Abercrombie "Coincedence"

1. Beautiful Love
2. Vingt-six
3, I Should Care
4. Israel
5. How Deep Is The Ocean
6. Mikey Likes It
7. My Funny Valentine
8. All Blues
9. My Romance
10. The Turnaround
11. Just A Waltz
12. Things Ain't What They Used To Be

John Abercrombie, Jerry Bergonzi, Mulgrew Miller, Dave Santoro, & Adam Nussbaum "Lineage"

1. Inner Urge
2. Everything Happens To Me
3. Red's Blues
4. On The Brink
5. Jones

Jarek Smietana & John Abercrombie "Speak Easy"

1. Water Games (part one)
2. Forest Power
3. Speak Easy
4. Tightrope
5. Water Games (part two)
6. Follow The Fellow
7. Just In Tune
8. Ginger Bread Boy
9. A Few Warm Words
10. Two Coloured Girl

Marc Copland & John Abercrombie "Speak To Me"

1. Left Behind
2. Speak To Me
3. Seven
4. If I Should Lose You
5. Blues Connotation
6. So Long
7. Falling Again
8. Talking Blues
9. Witchcraft

Guillermo McGill, Dave Liebman, John Abercrombie, & George Mraz "Tha Art of Respect"

1. People From Khartoum
2. Soul People
3. People From Nowhere
4. Heart Jones
5. People From Manhattan
6. Cielo
7. Beodus
8. People From Bulgaria
9. Now I See You
10. People From Montevideo

















Saturday, May 17, 2014

Robert Nighthawk "Return Mail Blues"


Check out Robert Nighthawk, playing the song "Return Mail Blues".  Cool song.  Digging Nighthawk's slide guitar tone, too. 

Friday, May 16, 2014

Little Freddie King "Baby Please Don't Go"

Nothing like a little blues jam in your own house.  Little Freddie King plays an acoustic version of "Baby Please Don't Go" in his living room, on acoustic guitar.  Click the link, for the video, y'all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84gUewZCFUo

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Django Reinhardt "When Day Is Done"

More awesome guitar work from the master... Django Reinhardt.  This tune is from 1937 and is called "When Day Is Done".

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Gregg Allman Band (feat. Warren Haynes) "Just Before The Bullets Fly"

Great song from Gregg Allman's 1988 solo record of the same name.  This is the Gregg Allman Band featuring Warren Haynes on guitar, at the Byron Bay Bluesfest in Australia, last month. Click the link, and dig it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MskYZt9tDQ&feature=youtu.be


David Sanborn "Lotus Blossom"


David Sanborn and his band, playing a gorgeous tune, called "Lotus Blossom", at the 1981 Montreux Jazz Festival.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Eric Clapton "Forever Man"


Check this out.  The video for Eric Clapton's "Forever Man" released on his 1985 recording, "Behind The Sun", which was the last album on which he played his original and famous black Fender Stratocaster, "Blackie", which was built from parts off of three different Stratocaster guitars.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Twenty Years Later| The Birth of Gov't Mule

Twenty years ago today, one of my favorite bands... Gov't Mule, was formed.  Check this out.

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/121639/Twenty-Years-Later-The-Birth-Of-Gov%27t-Mule

Eric Clapton "Somebody's Knocking"

Eric Clapton opened his set at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, with an obscure J.J. Cale chestnut called "Somebody's Knocking".  Click the link, and dig this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51mTugH62-s


The Charlie Daniels Band "Birmingham Blues"

The Charlie Daniels Band playing a rare, yet classic tune from their catalog, at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, Alabama.  How appropriate, that the tune is called "Birmingham Blues", which was released on their 1975 album, "Nightrider".




Sunday, May 11, 2014

Skip's Spotify Sunday 5-11-14

John Abercrombie "Start Here"

1. Babe Of The Day
2. Angelicus
3. Elder Wings
4. Tough Crowd
5. Her Corner
6. Save The World
7. Page One
8. Oprah Mode
9. True Story

Vince Mendoza (feat. John Abercrombie) "Instructions Inside"

1. Spirit Moves
2. Slowly I Turn
3. Will To Live
4. Say We Did
5. Jung Parade
6. Steady Wonder
7. Faithkeep
8. New World
9. Hearts In Part

John Abercrombie & Andy Laverne "Nosmo King"

1. I Hear a Rhapsody
2. Waltz For Debbie
3. I Loves You Porgy
4. Blue Cycle
5. Silver's Seremade
6. John's New Waltz
7. Babes w/babies
8. My Man's Gone Now
9. Nosmo king
10. Never Never Land
11. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise

The John Abercrombie & Andy Laverne Quartet "Now It Can Be Played"

1. Now It Can Be Played
2. I Wish I Knew
3. Shadow and Fog
4. John's Waltz
5. Cat Nap
6. Yesterdays
7. Labour Day
8. Waltz King

John Abercrombie & Vince Mendoza w/The London Symphony Orchestra "Epiphany"

1. Impromptu
2. Wheaten Sky
3. Esperance
4. Ambivalence
5. Sanctus
6. Epiphany
7. Barcelona
8. Deep Song

Joachim Schoenecker, Chris Potter, John Goldsby & Adam Nussbaum  "In The Moment"

1. Better Than Words
2. Taxi of The Desert
3. Analog Guy
4. Dawn
5. Day Dream
6. Do You Remember Me?
7. De Haan
8. Night Out
9. Dry Martino
10. Three (live)

John Basile & John Abercrombie "Animations"

1. Sweet And Lovely
2. Paws
3. Nobody Else But Me
4. Under The Influence
5. Animations
6. Angel Falls
7. Peace
8. Short Cut
9. The Lilter
10. Desert Storm
11. Dreamsville







Friday, May 9, 2014

Levon Helm Band at the 2008 Newport Folk Festival


Check out this performance by the late, great Levon Helm and his band at the Newport Folk Festival in 2008.  The band featured Helm on drums and vocals, Larry Campbell on guitar and vocals, Jimmy Vivino on guitar and vocals, Theresa Williams on acoustic guitar and vocals, Brian Mitchell on keyboards and vocals, Byron Isaacs on bass, and a horn section.  Check this out.  Yours truly never got to see Levon Helm in person.  But, this is as close as any of us can get, besides his work with The Band, to find out what the man did so well, musically.  Enjoy.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Elmore James "My Bleeding Heart"


Check out another great Elmore James tune.  This one is called "My Bleeding Heart", and was covered, by Jimi Hendrix.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Gov't Mule Joined By Over 30 Guests in New Orleans

Cool!

http://www.jambase.com/articles/121553/gov%27t-mule-joined-by-over-30-guests-in-new-orleans?fb_action_ids=10152422603411354&fb_action_types=og.likes

Monday, May 5, 2014

Blind Willie McTell talking about his life and the blues


Just as the title of the entry says, this is a brief recording of an interview Blind Willie McTell did with folk music field collector, Alan Lomax.

CBC slide guitar summit

Check out this series of videos from the CBC slide guitar summit, featuring Sonny Landreth, Colin Linden, and Steve Dawson.  Yours truly is a slide guitar/lap steel player and fanatic.  These videos are pretty darn cool.  The videos for these songs, will be presented by their YouTube link, and you can watch them at your leisure.  Here's the set list.

1. Z Rider
2. Next Of Kindred Spirit
3. Loose Ends
4. Sleep Walk (Santo & Johnny cover)
5. Congo Square
6. From The Water

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cmV_uWyqpc&list=PLZj_2ChNhR-8k_T2m6Mc3RT5IsBccYysY


Sunday, May 4, 2014

Skip's Spotify Sunday 5-4-14

Bernie Williams "Moving Forward"

1. Moving Forward (feat. Wayman Tisdale: bass)
2. Ritmo de Otono (feat. Dave Koz: soprano saxophone)
3. Songo
4. Addicted To You
5. Just Another Day (feat. Jon Secada: vocals)
6. He Reigns
7. Lullaby For Beatriz
8. Go For It (feat. Mike Stern: guitar)
9. Que Rico El Mambo
10. African Blues
11. Chillin' In The West
12. Take Me Out To The Ballgame
13. Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte (feat. Jon Secada: vocals)
14. Glory Days (feat. Bruce Springsteen: vocals, & Patti Scialfa: vocals)

Col. Bruce Hampton & The Aquarium Rescue Unit "Col. Bruce Hampton & The Aquarium Rescue Unit"

1. Introduction - Live
2. Fixin' To Die - Live
3. Yield Not To Temptation - Live
4. Working On A Building - Live
5. Time Is Free - Live
6. Basically Frightened - Live
7. Compared To What - Live
8. Time Flack - Live
9. Davy Crockett - Live
10. A Walk With Peltor - Live
11. Jazz Bank - Live
12. Quinius Thoth - Live
13. Planet Earth - Live

Col. Bruce Hampton & Aquarium Rescue Unit "Mirrors of Embarrassment"

1. No Egos Underwater
2. Lost My Mule in Texas
3. It's Not The Same Old Thing
4. Too Many Guitars
5. Gone Today, Here Tomorrow
6. Shoeless Joe
7. Lives Of Longevity
8. Memory Is A Gimmick
9. Dead Presidents
10. Trondossa
11. Swing
12. Payday



Saturday, May 3, 2014

Aquarium Rescue Unit "Jazz Bank"

Where do you get your money to buy your jazz records?  At a jazz bank, of course.  Col. Bruce Hampton & The Aquarium Rescue Unit, play their arcane tune at The Bottom Line, on October 2nd, 1992.  Oteil Burbridge, before playing bass with the Allman Brothers, played bass with ARU and their eclectic band.  THIS is nuts!  Click the link, and proceed to be floored!


Friday, May 2, 2014

Willie Dixon "Jungle Swing"


Cool tune by blues songwriter and bassist Willie Dixon, performed in 1984 with his All Star band.  This one's called "Jungle Swing". 

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Eric Clapton and Friends Honor JJ Cale With New Tribute LP

Great news about a forthcoming J.J. Cale tribute album featuring Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Derek Trucks, and others.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/eric-clapton-and-friends-honor-jj-cale-with-new-tribute-lp-20140430

Levon Helm Band (feat. Warren Haynes) "I Shall Be Released"


The Levon Helm Band and Warren Haynes play "I Shall Be Released" at the 2008 Mountain Jam Festival.  Fabulous performance.