Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers "Breakdown"

 

From a gig in Santa Monica, California, on New Years Eve 1978/New Years Day 1979, here is Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, the late, great Tom Petty, with "Breakdown".  

Joe Bonamassa "Dust Bowl"

 

From his CD/DVD "Live at The Beacon Theater" from the Beacon Theater located in New York City, here is Joe Bonamassa with the tune "Dust Bowl".  

Joe Bonamassa "How Many More Times?"

 

From his CD/DVD "British Blues Explosion, Live", here is Joe Bonamassa tackling Led Zeppelin's "How Many More Times?" composed for Led Zeppelin's 1969 debut record by the band's members, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham.  This performance of the Led Zeppelin tune comes from Joe Bonamassa's July 7th, 2016, performance at In Greenwich Music Time at The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London, England.  

In the middle of the song, Joe Bonamassa does a tease of Albert King's "The Hunter" as well.  

Joe Bonamassa "Stop"

 

From his "Live From The Royal Albert Hall" DVD which captures a concert he played there in May of 2009, Joe Bonamassa performs "Stop" written by Bruce Brody, Gregg Sutton, & Sam Brown, for Sam Brown's 1988 record of the same name.  

Etta James "I'd Rather Go Blind"

 From the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, the one and the only Etta James singing "I'd Rather Go Blind", one of her best known songs.  This is the good stuff!  Dig it!  

Pee Wee Crayton "Blues After Hours"

 

Pee Wee Crayton and his blues orchestra playing the instrumental "Blues After Hours".  No other information can really be found on this performance as to the venue or year.  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.  I have started to find more Pee Wee Crayton songs and video material on YouTube and shall do some more digging.

Joe Bonamassa "Get Back My Tomorrow"

 

From his "Live at Carnegie Hall, An Acoustic Evening" CD and DVD release from 2017, here is Joe Bonamassa playing the tune "Get Back My Tomorrow".  

Steps Four Chords

 

Steps (Steps Ahead).

Montreux Jazz Festival, July 24 1982.

Michael Brecker: Tenor
Mike Mainieri: Vibes
Peter Erskine: Drums 
Don Grolnick: Piano 
Eddie Gomez: Bass

Shemekia Copeland "In The Dark"

 

Some great blues from a couple second generation artists.  Shemekia Copeland (vocalist, and daughter of the great blues singer and guitarist Johnny "Clyde" Copeland), and Ronnie Baker Brooks (guitarist and son of blues guitar great, and singer/songwriter, Lonnie Brooks), playing "In The Dark".  Check it out.  

Bonnie Raitt "Runaway"

 

Check out Bonnie Raitt playing the tune "Runaway" on Midnight Special in 1977 with a great backing band that includes among others, the late, great Norton Buffalo on harmonica, and Freebo on guitar.  I don't believe this is the same "Runaway" that Del Shannon performed.  I think it is a completely different tune.  Then again, I could be entirely wrong.  

Matt "Guitar" Murphy "Murphy's Boogie"

 

Re-posting a great performance by bluesman and guitarist Matt "Guitar" Murphy circa 1963.  Here he is with "Murphy's Boogie" The band lineup is Matt "Guitar" Murphy on guitar, Memphis Slim on piano, Willie Dixon on double bass, and Billy Stepney on drums.  This is from the 1963 American Folk Blues Tour of Europe, and these tours were annual events between 1962 and 1966.  

Duane Betts Live from Wild Coyote Livestream | THU, JUN 15 | 5PM ET

 

Join us on a voyage through authentic southern sound with Duane Betts performing live from Wild Coyote recording studio. This Thursday, June 15 at 5PM ET, prepare to be captivated by Duane's incredible talent and soulful melodies with a free livestream.

Son of legendary musician Dickey Betts, Duane has carved his own path as a gifted guitarist and singer-songwriter.  The best part? This livestream is free on Relix's YouTube channel.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to witness Duane Betts in action, as he brings his signature style to the stage of Wild Coyote recording studio. Mark your calendars for June 15th at 5PM ET, and get ready to be blown away by his talent and passion.

As the Relix description said, this live stream appeared on Thursday.  Check it out.

The Doors Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival East Afton Farm, Isle Of Wight, UK Sun. August 30, 1970

 

Full Concert Friday this week, featuring The Doors performing at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival in England which took place on Sunday, August 30th, 1970, at East Afton Farm, Isle of Wight, England.

This, I believe, according to the video description is the final live performance of The Doors with Jim Morrison in the band.

The set list is:

1. Roadhouse Blues 

2. Introduction

3. Back Door Man

4. Break On Through (To The Other Side)

5. When The Music's Over 

6. Ship Of Fools

7. Light My Fire

8. The End (Medley: Across The Sea/Away In India/Crossroads Blues/Wake Up)

Tedeschi Trucks Band "I Can Feel You Smiling"

 

I Can Feel You Smiling - Live in Studio (Duo)

Recording live during the Fire Side sessions in TTB's Jacksonville studio over a year before the release of I Am The Moon IV: Farewell which the song would eventually appear on.

The Black Crowes "Hard to Handle"

 

Another tune from The Black Crowes' 2008 performance at Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Here is their cover of Otis Redding's "Hard to Handle" released on the band's first record from 1990, "Shake Your Moneymaker" named of course after an Elmore James song with the same title.  

The Black Crowes "Oh Josephine"

 

Another tune from The Black Crowes' August 1st, 2008, gig at Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  This is "Oh Josephine" recorded and released on their studio record from the same year in 2008, "Warpaint".  Check it out.  

The Black Crowes "Remedy"

 

From their August 1st, 2008 performance at Gathering of The Vibes in Bridgeport, Connecticut, here are The Black Crowes playing "Remedy".  The band lineup includes Chris Robinson on lead vocals, Rich Robinson on lead and slide guitar, Luther Dickinson on lead and slide guitar, Adam MacDougall on keyboards, Sven Pipien on bass, and Steve Gorman on drums.  

Joe Bonamassa "Cradle Rock"

 

From his "Tour de Force" concert at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England, on March 28th, 2013, here is Joe Bonamassa with his cover of Irish blues guitar legend Rory Gallagher's "Cradle Rock" which Gallagher wrote for and cut on his fourth studio record titled "Tattoo".  

Herbie Hancock and his band on Danish TV, 1976

 

Full Concert Friday this week featuring a three-song set in a 1976 recording session for Danish television.  

Herbie Hancock and his band perform cuts from the albums “Man-Child” and “Secrets”:

1. Hang Up Your Hang Ups (from Man-Child, 1975)

2. Gentle Thoughts (from Secrets, 1976)

3. Spider (from Secrets, 1976)

This rare, well preserved (!) recording was made for Danish television in 1976.

Herbie Hancock 

with

Melvin “Wah Wah Watson” Ragin

Bennie Maupin

Paul Jackson

James Levi

Tedeschi Trucks Band "Midnight In Harlem"

 

Happy Birthday, Derek Trucks!  Here is the Tedeschi Trucks Band performing "Midnight In Harlem" from the second of two consecutive shows they played at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado, in July, 2022.  This one is from the July 30th, 2022 show.

And On Piano, Richard Nixon

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

In 1969, on the occasion of his 70th Birthday, Duke Ellington was honored at the White House.  President Richard Nixon, who started the National Endowment for the Arts, played Happy Birthday on the piano for the Duke.

During his address at the White House celebration, Nixon said, "For the first time during this administration, I have the honor of presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom. I think it is most appropriate that that medal be presented to Duke Ellington.  When we think of freedom, we think of many things. But Duke Ellington is one who has carried the message of freedom to all the nations of the world through music, through understanding, understanding that reaches over all national boundaries and over all boundaries of prejudice and over all boundaries of language." 

My Brother Elvin Played with Trane And So Did I - Hank Jones

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

From a 1994 Master Class produced by John Snyder, Hank Jones remembers recording with John Coltrane on "Bags and Trane" and offers his thoughts on his brother Elvin's relationship with Trane.

The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again"

 

From their 1971 record "Who's Next", the anthem of rock and roll rebellion, performed by The Who, live in 1978 at Shepperton Studios.  This is "Won't Get Fooled Again".  The band lineup includes Roger Daltrey on vocals, Pete Townshend on lead guitar and vocals, the late, great John Entwistle on bass, and the late, great Keith Moon on drums.  This performance is at a live show at Shepperton Studios circa 1978.  

The Black Crowes "Wiser Time"

 

Another familiar Black Crowes tune, once again from their August 1st, 2008, performance at Gathering of The Vibes music festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  This is another one of those tunes the band also played at the end of August at the Minnesota State Fair in 2008, that I saw in person, and again, is another favorite.  I repeat myself, but I believe this is true.  This particular lineup is the best one The Black Crowes assembled for their band including Chris Robinson on vocals, Rich Robinson on lead and slide guitar, Luther Dickinson on lead and slide guitar, Adam MacDougall on Hammond organ and keyboards, Sven Pipien on bass, and Steve Gorman on drums.  

John McLaughlin & Carlos Santana Live in Santa Monica, California, 1973

 

Full Concert Friday this week featuring John McLaughlin and Carlos Santana, two of the best virtuoso guitarists ever, in concert in Santa Monica, California, 50 years ago, in 1973.  

The track listing.

1. Meditation

2. Life Divine

3. A Love Supreme (John Coltrane cover)

4. I'm Aware of You

5. Flame Sky

6. Devadip Mahavishnu

7. Let Us Go into the House of The Lord

The band lineup:

Carlos Santana: lead guitar

John McLaughlin: lead guitar

Larry Young: organ

Doug Rauch: bass

Billy Cobham: drums

Armando Peraza: percussion

The Black Crowes "Wounded Bird"

From their August 1st, 2008, show at Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport, Connecticut, here are the Black Crowes with "Wounded Bird".  I digress.  I saw The Black Crowes, in 2008, at the Minnesota State Fair at the end of August, so about four weeks after this show happened, and from that, and seeing them play the next summer in 2009 at the Basilica Block Party in 2009, I was and still am, a diehard fan.  This had to be their best band lineup in their history with Chris Robinson on vocals, his brother Rich Robinson on vocals and lead guitar, Luther Dickinson on slide guitar (from the North Mississippi Allstars), Adam MacDougall on Hammond organ and keyboards, Sven Pipien on bass, and Steve Gorman on drums.