Skip's Spotify Sunday 11-30-14

Nathan East "Nathan East"

1. 101 Eastbound (Fourplay cover)
2. Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder cover)
3. Letter From Home
4. Moondance (Van Morrison cover) (feat. Michael McDonald: vocals)
5. I Can Let Go Now (feat. Sara Bareilles: vocals)
6. Daft Funk (feat. Mr. Talkbox: vocals)
7. SeveNate
8. Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith cover) (feat. Eric Clapton: guitar)
9. Moodswing
10. Overjoyed
11. Yesterday (duet with Noah East: piano) (Beatles cover)
12. Madiba
13. America The Beautiful
14. Finally Home

Brian Simpson "It's All Good"

1. It's All Good
2. Here With You
3. Saturday Cool
4. Twilight
5. And The Story Goes
6. Waiting
7. I Remember When
8. It Could Happen
9. Blues for Scott
10. Au Contraire

Brian Simpson "Postcard from LA"

1. Postcard from LA
2. Invisible Prison
3. I Will Wait For You
4. Turbulence
5. Your Heart Already Knows
6. Sunshine Television

Brian Simpson "Above The Clouds"

1. What Cha Gonna Do?
2. Juicy (feat. Kirk Whalum: tenor saxophone)
3. From The Hip
4. Let's Get Close
5. One More Time
6. The Last Kiss
7. Fiona's Song
8. Bali
9. Above The Clouds
10. Memories Of You
11. That's Right

Brian Simpson "Vanishing Point"

1. Presence
2. Invisible Prison
3. Young At Heart
4. Carousel
5. October Sun
6. The Hard Way
7. Vanishing Point
8. So Many Ways To Say You're Sorry
9. Broken Miles
10. Where You Come From And Who You Know

Brian Simpson "South Beach"

1. South Beach
2. Can't Tell You Why
3. Lay It On Me (feat. Euge Groove: saxophone)
4. Never Without You (feat. Peter White: guitar)
5. Paradise Island
6. Old Friends (feat. George Duke: keyboards)
7. All I Want Is You
8. Our Love
9. Summer's End
10. Moonlit Ocean

Brian Simpson "Just What You Need"

1. Wherever You Go (feat. Jonathan Butler: guitar)
2. Just What You Need (feat. Elan Trotman: tenor saxophone)
3. Emerald City
4. Soul Embrace
5. A Love Like This
6. The Girl From Ipanema (feat. Dave Koz: alto saxophone) (Antonio Carlos Jobim cover)
7. D'Groove (feat. Gerald Albright: alto saxophone)
8. In The Rain (feat. Marc Antoine: guitar)
9. Castaway
10. You Gotta Be

Clarence Carter "Too Weak To Fight"

Cool tune.  Soul singer Clarence Carter, performs his number, called "Too Weak To Fight".

Brecker Brothers Band reunion "First tune of the set"

The opening instrumental of a reunion of the Brecker Brothers, sadly, without, the late, great tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker, who, along with his brother, and trumpet player, Randy, made some fabulous music.  The Brecker Brothers are definitely worth a listen if you haven't heard their work.  The reunion band, features this lineup, with Ada Rovatti, filling the saxophone role.

Randy Brecker: trumpet
Ada Rovatti: tenor saxophone
Mike Stern: guitar
George Whitty: keyboards
Will Lee: bass
Dave Weckl: drums

Happy Birthday, Randy Brecker!  

Gabor Szabo "Gypsy Queen"

One of the things yours truly is thankful for this Thanksgiving, is jazz.  From his 1966 record, "Spellbinder", this is jazz guitarist Gabor Szabo, with the tune "Gypsy Queen".  It features Szabo, along with Ron Carter on bass, Chico Hamilton on drums, Victor Pantoja on percussion, and second percussionist, Willie Bobo.  

Nathan East "101 Eastbound"

A new version of a contemporary jazz classic.  This is Nathan East's updated cover version of Fourplay's "101 Eastbound".  Nathan really brings the funk on this one, folks.  Dig it!

Dickey Betts & Great Southern @ The Saban Theater, Beverly Hills, California, August 23rd, 2014

Check out a recent performance by Dickey Betts & Great Southern from the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, California, on August 23rd, 2014.  Here's the set list.

1. High Falls
2. Statesboro Blues
3. Nothing You Can Do
4. You Don't Love Me
5. Blue Sky
6. One Way Out
7. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
8. No One To Run With
9. Ramblin' Man
10. Jessica

Dickey Betts & Chuck Leavell "Jessica" at The Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, November 3rd, 1984

Check out this version of "Jessica" performed by Dickey Betts and Chuck Leavell at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, on November 3rd, 1984.

Skip's Spotify Sunday 11-23-14

Avenue Blue (feat. Jeff Golub) "Nightlife"

1. Nightlife
2. Bobby's Mood
3. Always There (Ronnie Laws & Pressure cover)
4. Seventh Heaven
5. Daylight
6. (Oh No) No Mo' Yo
7. A Woman's Touch
8. Thank You May I Have Another
9. Only A Memory
10. In Crowd (Ramsey Lewis cover)

Hiromi "Alive"

1. Alive
2. Wanderer
3. Dreamer
4. Seeker
5. Player
6. Warrior
7. Firefly
8. Spirit
9. Life Goes On

Gerald Albright "Just Between Us"

1. New Girl On The Block
2. Trying To Find A Way
3. So Amazing
4. King Boulevard
5. Come Back To Me
6. You're My #1
7. Just Between Us
8. You Don't Even Know
9. Softly At Sunrise

Gerald Albright "Bermuda Nights"

1. When You Say You Love Me
2. In The Mood
3. Bermuda Nights
4. The Hook
5. Feeling Inside
6. Still In Love
7. Truth
8. Too Cool

Gerald Albright "Dream Come True"

1. My, My, My
2. Front Street
3. Say Yes
4. Desire
5. Sweet Dreams
6. Kickin' It
7. Dream Come True
8. Can't You Feel
9. Come A Little Closer
10. Growing With Each Other

Gerald Albright "Live At Birdland West"

1. Impressions
2. Georgia On My Mind
3. Softly At Sunrise
4. Too Cool
5. C Jamm Blues
6. Limehouse Blues
7. Melodius Thunk
8. Bubblehead McDaddy
9. Boss Of Nova
10. My One And Only Love

Gerald Albright "Smooth"

1. Don't Worry About It
2. I Surrender
3. Sweet Baby
4. This Is For The Lover In You
5. G & Lee
6. Just 2 B With You
7. Anniversary
8. Passion
9. Sedona
10. Say It With Feeling

Gerald Albright "Giving Myself To You"

1. Samba Queen
2. Chips N' Salsa
3. Oo Pah Doo
4. Lucky 7
5. Oo Pah Doo - Interlude
6. Made in Chicago
7. Two Steppin'
8. Mr. Right
9. Planet Earth
10. Made In Chicago - Interlude
11. Giving Myself To You

Gerald Albright "Live To Love"

1. You're My Everything
2. All I Wanna Do
3. About Last Night
4. Sooki Sooki
5. Live To Love
6. Beautiful Like You
7. Lonely Winds
8. Creepin'
9. Killin' Don't Make No Sense
10. The Good Ole Days
11. You're My Everything - Reprise

Gerald Albright & Will Downing "Pleasures of The Night"

1. Pleasures of The Night
2. The Nearness of You
3. Stop, Look, Listen To Your Heart
4. Michelle
5. Like A Lover
6. The Look of Love
7. Here's That Rainy Day
8. Back To The Roots
9. We'll Be Together Again
10. Girl Blue

Gerald Albright "Groovology"

1. Old School Jam
2. Groovology
3. Bring A Li'l Love
4. Ain't No Stoppin'
5. Change The World
6. I Will Always Love You
7. The Next Level
8. I Need You
9. Don't Hold Back
10. We Fall Down

Gerald Albright "Kickin' It Up"

1. 4 On The Floor
2. To The Max
3. Why Georgia
4. Walker's Theme
5. Condition of My Heart (feat. Shawn Stockman: vocals)
6. Throw Yo Hands (In The Air)
7. Father's Lullaby
8. On The One
9. Kickin' It Up
10. If You Don't Know Me By Now

Gerald Albright "New Beginnings"

1. We Got The Groove
2. New Beginnings
3. Deep Into My Soul
4. And The Beat Goes On
5. Georgia On My Mind
6. Take Your Time
7. I Want Somebody
8. You Are My Love
9. Last But Not Least
10. I Need You
11. Big Shoes
12. Georgia On My Mind (Reprise)

Gerald Albright "Sax For Stax"

1. Theme from "The Men"
2. Knock On Wood
3. Never Can Say Goodbye
4. Memphis Passion
5. Respect Yourself
6. I Stand Accused
7. Cheaper To Keep Her
8. Walkin' Down Beale Street
9. What You See Is What You Get
10. Who's Making Love
11. W.C. Handy Hop

Gerald Albright "Pushing The Envelope"

1. What Would James Do?
2. Get On The Floor
3. Bobo's Groove
4. Capetown Strut
5. Close To You
6. I Found The Klugh
7. Embrace The Spirit
8. The Road To Peace (A Prayer for Haiti)
9. Highway 70
10. From The Soul

Gerald Albright & Norman Brown "24/7"

1. In The Moment
2. Keep It Moving
3. Perfect Love
4. Buenos Amigos
5. Tomorrow
6. Yes I Can
7. 24/7
8. Champagne Life
9. The Best Is Yet To Come
10. Power of Your Smile

Gerald Albright "Slam Dunk"

1. Slam Dunk
2. True Colors
3. Because Of You
4. It's A Man's Man's Man's World
5. The Duke
6. Sparkle In Your Eyes Interlude
7. Sparkle In Your Eyes
8. Where Did We Go Wrong (feat. Peabo Bryson: vocals)
9. Fiesta Interlude
10. Split Decision
11. The Gospel Interlude
12. The Gospel

Bloomfield, Hammond, Dr. John "Sho Bout To Drive Me Wild"

John Hammond Jr., Dr. John and Mike Bloomfield, (otherwise known as Triumvirate), play the song "Sho Bout To Drive Me Wild".

Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart "Sinner's Prayer"

Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart, perform a wicked version of Ray Charles' "Sinner's Prayer" at New York City's Beacon Theater, in 2011.  Dig it!

Son House "Walkin' Blues"

"Walkin' Blues" by Son House.  Robert Johnson did this one, after Son House, as House was one of his mentors.  The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, also covered it on 1966's "East West".

The Band "When I Paint My Masterpiece"

The Band, playing "When I Paint My Masterpiece", from 1971, composed by Bob Dylan. They are introduced, by Eric Clapton.

Charley Patton "It Won't Be Long"

Check out another tune from one of the founders of the Delta Blues.  This is Charley Patton, (who has been featured on this blog before), with his tune "It Won't Be Long", recorded in 1929.

Johnny Winter "Death Letter"

A heart-rendering version of "Death Letter" by Son House, ended up being his final, in studio performance, before his death.  This is very, very moving.

http://www.npr.org/event/music/357839408/johnny-winter-death-letter?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

Skip's Spotify Sunday 11-16-14

Jeff Golub - singles

"Simple Pleasures"

Simple Pleasures - Radio Edit #1

Jeff Golub "Dangerous Curves"

1. Dangerous Curves
2. Droptop
3. Another Friday Night
4. Mister Magic
5. Step Aside
6. No Two Ways About It
7. Gone But Not Forgotten
8. Lost Weekend
9. Till We Meet Again
10. Let's Talk It Over
11. Walkin' On The Sun
12. Soul Serenade

Jeff Golub "Do It Again"

1. Cut The Cake
2. On The Beach
3. Cruisin'
4. Jesus Children of America
5. If I Ever Lose This Heaven
6. Cold Duck Time
7. Turn Off The Lights
8. Cold Sweat
9. Mercy Mercy Me
10. Crazy Love

Jeff Golub "Soul Sessions"

1. Boom Boom
2. Playin' It Cool
3. Cadillac Jack
4. Underneath It All (feat. Mindi Abair: vocals)
5. Pass It On (feat. Richard Elliot: tenor saxophone)
6. Isn't That So?
7. Back Home
8. Can't Let You Go (feat. Steve Perry: vocals)
9. Vibrolux
10. Nubian Blue
11. Skin Tight

Jeff Golub "Temptation"

1. Uptown Express
2. On The Wes Side
3. Metro Cafe
4. Cream And Sugar
5. Silhouette
6. Take Me Home
7. Temptation
8. Evolution
9. Just For You
10. Have You Heard?
11. Simple Pleasures

Jeff Golub "Six String Santa"

1. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
2. O' Christmas Tree
3. Jingle Bells
4. Silent Night
5. We Three Kings
6. O' Come All Ye Faithful
7. Greensleeves
8. Deck The Halls
9. The First Noel
10. Auld Lang Syne

Jeff Golub "Grand Central"

1. Hello Betty
2. Lulu's Back
3. If You Want Me To Stay
4. Mojito (feat. Philippe Saisse: keyboards)
5. Something

6. Shockwave
7. Slinky (feat. Kirk Whalum: tenor saxophone)
8. Grand Central
9. Ain't No Woman Like The One I Got (feat. Richard Elliot: tenor saxophone)
10. The Way I Feel Tonight
11. Stuffin' It
12. Brooklyn Dreams
13. Let's Stay Together

Jeff Golub "Blues For You"

1. Shuffleboard
2. Rooster Blues
3. Goin' On
4. Everybody Wants You
5. The Blink Of An Eye
6. I Don't Worry 'Bout A Thing
7. Nikki's Walk
8. Lost Mind
9. Gone Fishin'
10. Fish Fare
11. I'll Play The Blues For You



 

Herbie Hancock, on improvisation, chanting, and getting sober

Herbie Hancock was interviewed by Esquire magazine about his new memoir and his legendary career.

http://www.esquire.com/blogs/culture/herbie-hancock-book-interview?src=email

The Sweet Inspirations "Get A Little Order"

Check out this tune.  It is The Sweet Inspirations with a gospel song called "Get A Little Order", featuring Whitney Houston's mother, (gospel legend Cissy Houston) on lead vocals, and Duane Allman, on slide guitar.  Tom Dowd produced this track, who worked with The Allman Brothers Band for nearly every record they did.  It was released in 1969.

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown "Okie Dokie Stomp" 1966

Check out blues guitarist Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, with his "Okie Dokie Stomp".  The tune was released on his album "Bogalusa Boogie Man", in 1975.  But, this version goes back to 1966, and a television show called, "The Beat".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_%22Gatemouth%22_Brown

ScoLoHoFo "New Amsterdam" [2002]

The quartet of John Scofield on guitar, Joe Lovano on tenor saxophone, Dave Holland on bass, and Al Foster on drums, plays at the 2002 Jazz Baltica festival.  Check this out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VR_LB18h2E

Bonnie Raitt & Kim Wilson "Coming Home"

Bonnie Raitt and Kim Wilson, play the tune "Coming Home".  This is a good one.  Wilson, is an ace harmonica player, and of course, bandleader for The Fabulous Thunderbirds. 

John McLaughlin on Miles Davis and the recording(s) that changed his life

A great interview with John McLaughlin about playing with Miles Davis.

Stream: Pink Floyd's new album, The Endless River

New Pink Floyd album, "The Endless River", out today.  Stream it, HERE:

http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/11/stream-pink-floyds-new-album-the-endless-river/

Gary Clark Jr. (feat. Derek Trucks) "Don't Owe You A Thing" Live at The Greek Theater, Los Angeles, November 1, 2014

Derek Trucks sat in with Gary Clark Jr. during his opening set for the TTB concert in Los Angeles at The Greek Theater, and played Clark Jr.'s tune, "Don't Owe You A Thing".  Check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu_5md9a0zo

Tedeschi Trucks Band (feat. Gary Clark Jr.) "I Pity The Fool"

Wow!  Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gary Clark Jr. nail Bobby "Blue" Bland's "I Pity The Fool" at their recent show at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles.  Click the link and dig this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCMZml4wxLM

This is smokin'!  

Skip's Spotify Sunday 11-9-14

The Soul Rebels "Rebelution"

1. Intro This Rocks Hard - (feat. DJ Maximillion: rapping)
2. Let It Roll
3. Feels Like The Rebels -(feat. Calculus: rapping)
4. Work It Out (feat. Josh Roseman & Skerik: horns & vocals)
5. They Don't Know
6. It's Our Time (feat. Wordsworth & Rhasheed: vocals & rapping)
7. Nuthin' But A Party
8. Shake Something
9. Get Freaky (feat. Rhasheed: rapping)
10. Spend Some Time (feat. Rhodesia: rapping)
11. Groove Train (feat. Coppertop & Rhasheed: rapping)
12. Hey There Baby
13. Funky Rebels 3
14. We Rock The Party
15. Olympic Special
16. Rebel Revolution (feat. Cory Harris: vocals)
17. Change My Life (feat. The Rebel Choir: vocals, & Scratch:
18. Disco Tech

The Soul Rebels "Urban Legend"

1. Skin
2. Shake That Thing
3. They Don't Know
4. When The Funk Hits
5. Keep Runnin'
6. We Rock The Party
7. Encore
8. Let It Roll
9. Work It Out
10. Get Freaky
11. Hey There Lady
12. Ain't Nuthin' But A Party

The Soul Rebels "Let Your Mind Be Free"

1. Let Your Mind Be Free
2. Santa Cruzin'
3. L.O.V.E. U.
4. Black Jukc
5. I Really Don't Love U
6. 2001
7. Culture In The Ghetto
8. Asiatic Funk
9. Thru The Eyes of A Vibe
10. Foot Prints
11. Flowing And Flying
12. Funky Rebel
13. Rebel Zone

The Soul Rebels "Unlock Your Mind"

1. 504
2. Sweet Dreams Are Made of This (Eurythmics cover)
3. Turn It Up
4. My Time
5. Unlock Your Mind
6. We Gon' Take Your Body
7. Night People
8. I'm So Confused
9. Showtime
10. Say Na Hey
11. I Made It
12. Living For The City
13. Let Your Mind Be Free

Jimkata - singles

Jimkata "Jimkata"

1. Daytime Fiction
2. Submarine
3. The Scene
4. All In The Mind
5. Mind Crossing

Jimkata "Feel In Light"

1. Beat The Curse
2. Feel In Light
3. Swimming In The Ocean
4. Lighter

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Jimkata "Burn My Money"

1. Release
2. One to Ten
3. Baby, Put It On Me
4. Greyhound
5. Ping Pong
6. When The Day Comes
7. Intermission
8. Burn My Money
9. Place of Dreams
10. Thy Maiden's Chalice (Book One)
11. Trunkaphonic
12. Drums Won't Guide
13. Thy Maiden's Chalice (Book Two)

Jimkata "Ghosts And Killers"

1. Ghosts And Killers
2. Concrete Beatdown
3. Feed
4. Devil's In The Details
5. Roll With The Punches
6. Chalice III.

Jimkata "Die Digital"

1. Intro/Sweet Glory
2. Night Shade
3. Chain Store
4. Electronic Stone
5. Low Low
6. Die Digital
7. Lego Land
8. Girl With The Diamond Tongue
9. American Cars

Jimkata "10 More Songs!"

1. Intro (3.23.13 Syracuse, NY)
2. Electronic Stone (12.7.12 Rochester NY)
3. Greyhound (8.31.13 Oriskany Falls, NY)
4. Soap (12.7.12 Rochester, NY)
5. Die Digital (4.5.13 Rochester, NY)
6. Legoland (3.21.13 Brooklyn, NY)
7. Nightshade (4.6.13 Ithaca, NY)
8. Chainstore (3.23.13 Syracuse, NY)
9. One To Ten (4.6.13 Ithaca, NY)
10. Submarine (8.31.13 Oriskany Falls, NY)
11. Mind Crossing (8.31.13 Oriskany Falls, NY)
12. Devil's In The Details (8.31.13 Oriskany Falls, NY)
13. Chalice III (3.23.13 Syracuse, NY)
14. American Cars (4.5.13 Rochester, NY)  

Sounding Out - B.B. King (1972)

A short movie about B.B. King recording his 1972 "Sounding Out" record, that features King working with a quartet band including Paul Butler on guitar, John Best on bass, Barry Ford on drums, and Pete Wingfield on keyboards.  Click the link, and check it out.

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

Joni Mitchell "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"

Joni Mitchell performs Charlie Mingus' "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" with a backing band that includes the late Jaco Pastorius on bass, the late Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone, Pat Metheny on guitar, Don Alias on drums, and Lyle Mays on keyboards.

Flashback: David Gilmour Plays an Epic 'Echoes' in 2006

Wow.  David Gilmour and the late, great, Rick Wright, play "Echoes" from a 1971 Pink Floyd album of the same name.  This is fantastic.  Dig it.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/flashback-david-gilmour-plays-an-epic-echoes-in-2006-20141104

Allman Brothers Band - Beacon Theater 10/28/14 Whipping Post - Band Speeches

Reliving once again, the Allman Brothers Band's final show ever, with "Whipping Post", and the band member's speeches, thanking the fans.

The Allman Brothers Band "I Beg of You"

The Allman Brothers Band covered an Elvis Presley song.  This is "I Beg of You" which was a high point on an unfortunately lackluster recording they made in 1981, called "Brothers of The Road".  It is, a great song, though.  Check it out.

England: John Mayall, the godfather of British Blues, to celebrate 80th birthday with Southport gig

This is from a Facebook page called Blues Festival Guide.  Check it out.

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England: John Mayall, the godfather of British Blues, to celebrate 80th birthday with Southport gig
John Mayall’s place in music history became apparent when he put together the first of his bands, the Bluesbreakers, more than 50 years ago.

As the artist who provides the link between Cream, Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones, the Macclesfield born guitarist would go on to become the godfather of British blues. His role as front man and mentor has shaped and influenced modern music history. Now he’s back on the road to celebrate his 80th birthday, calling in at Southport next month.

“I like Southport,” he says. “Always have. I like Liverpool too. We’ve played there so many times, had so many good nights there. Like they say, it’s one of those places where musicians want to play. For me, now, looking back as I do, I look back at gigs from the past and it makes me smile.
“Sometimes it’s just a moment that might stick out in your mind. One particular tune or the way something sounded in a hall that night. Every show is different – that’s why I’m still doing it after all these years.”

John is now part way through his year-long world tour in celebration of his 80th anniversary, which includes 34 UK dates in October and November this year which follow dates in North America, Canada and Europe.

“I’m having fun,” he says simply. “I still love being on the road. I have no idea what I’ll play yet (in Southport). That’s the joy of it – we see what works with the hall, what kind of a day we’ve had, how the wind is blowing. In your part of the world the wind blows pretty strong, so we’re bound to come up with something.”

Eric Clapton with John Mayall and friends at the Summer Pops, Kings dock, Liverpool Eric Clapton with John Mayall and friends at the Summer Pops, Kings dock, Liverpool. He says he’s looking forward to being back in the UK, and particularly close to where he grew up. As a teenager he first became attracted to the jazz and blues 78s in his dad’s record collection. Initially it was all about guitarists such as Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson, Brownie McGhee, Josh White and Leadbelly. However once he heard the sounds of boogie woogie piano giants Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson and Meade Lux Lewis, his desire to play in that style was all he could think of. At the age of 14 when he went to Manchester’s Junior School of Art, he had access to a piano for the first time and he began to learn the basics, as well as mastering the guitar and a couple of years later, the harmonica, inspired by Sonny Terry, Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter.

In a career spanning over half a century he has released 60 albums and contributed to the rock-blues scene more than any other musician in history and continues to actively record, this summer releasing his first new studio album in five years, entitled A Special Life.

It was recorded last November at Entourage Studios in North Hollywood and was produced byJohn himself, with co-production, engineering and mixing by Eric Corne. It looked back to his roots, with an eclectic mix of songs centered in the blues, with diversions into rock and Americana.
“I’m pleased to still be making records,” he laughs. “I still have that fire to go into the studio and make something happen.”

On the tour, as on the new album, he’s joined by Texas guitarist Rocky Athas and a Chicago-based rhythm section of Greg Rzab on bass and Jay Davenport on drums.  The current line-up came together five years ago for his last studio album, Tough, and has developed over the years through consistent touring around the world.For the UK tour he will supported by special guest artist, King King. Having won twice Best Blues Band Award at the British Blues Awards, the Glasgow four piece led by vocalist/guitarist Alan Nimmo have had rave reviews for what critics have called their first two classic albums.

“They are great, and I think you’ll like the band too, there’s a good mix in there, we bounce well off each other.”  Being in John’s band is something of a badge of honour. 
Throughout the 60s, the Bluesbreakers, acted as a finishing school for the leading blues-rock musicians of the day. Guitarists Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor joined his merry band in a remarkable succession, honing their skills before going on to join Cream, Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones. But it didn’t stop there. John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Jack Bruce and John Almond all played and recorded with Mayall in the 60s.

“I’ve been very lucky to get to do what I love for so long,” he says. “I think 80 years – wow that sounds like a lot. And I suppose it is. But it hasn’t felt like that because I’ve been enjoying myself so much along the way.  “What is it they say? Time flies when you’re having fun. I’ve certainly had a lot of fun.”  John Mayall plays Southport Theatre on November 12.

By Jade Wright

 

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit "Alabama Pines"

What a beautiful song.  Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit perform their tune, "Alabama Pines" at KEXP Radio in Seattle, Washington.

Skip's Spotify Sunday 11-2-14

Aqueous - singles

"Live Nugs V.4"

1. Strange Times
2. Origami
3. All In
4. Complex
5. King For A Day

Aqueous "Aqueous"

1. Dave's Song
2. Mice
3. Uncle Phil's Parachute
4. Falling
5. The Pioneers
6. Mind Games

Aqueous "Giant Something"

1. Mosquito Valley Part 1
2. Marty
3. Dig It Good
4. Cellino
5. Triangle
6. Sasquatch
7. Phase III.
8. Conducive Melodies In D
9. Eon Don
10. Mosquito Valley Part II

Aqueous "Willy Is 40"

1. Origami
2. They're Calling For Ya
3. What's The Connection?
4. Willy Is 40
5. Strange Times
6. Aldehyde
7. Gordon's Mule
8. Dr. Brox
9. Warren In The Window
10. Willy Is Writing In

Aqueous "Cycles"

1. Dawn
2/ Kitty Chaser (Explosions)
3. 20-20
4. The Median
5. Skyway
6. Complex, Pt. I
7. Wandering
8. Complex Pt. II
9. King For A Day
10. Staring Into The Sun

The Werks "Synapse"

1. Headin' South
2. For Today
3. Sane
4. Plain White Toast
5. Unfinished Business
6. Gameplan
7. Chandra - Find Another Way

The Werks "The Werks"

1. Onslaught
2. Duck Farm
3. Galactic Passport
4. Hard To Find
5. Burning Groove
6. Blast Off
7. Golden Shore
8. O.G.
9. Finding Destiny

The Werks "Mr. Smalls Sessions"

1. Better Than Before
2. Fall
3. Music
4. Looking For The Light
5. Carry Me Back Home
6. Moetry In Potion
7. Fat Man

Allman Brothers Band Puts Focus On Duane Allman at Final Beacon Theater Show

Another great review of the Allman Brothers Band's final ever show at the Beacon Theater, this past Tuesday night.  This review comes from Billboard magazine.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6297018/allman-brothers-band-final-beacon-theatre-show-new-york?utm_source=Microsoft&utm_campaign=Syndication&utm_medium=Allman+Brothers+Band+Puts+Focus+on+Duane+Allman+at+Final+Beacon+Theatre+Show

Dickey Betts on his days before, with, and after Allman Brothers: interview

Ticket Sarasota interviews Dickey Betts.

http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2014/10/29/dickey-betts-on-his-days-before-with-and-after-allman-brothers-interview/