Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass "Spanish Flea"
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass play "Spanish Flea" to close out a gig, in 1964. Happy Birthday, Herb Alpert.
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard Trade Hits at Historic South Texas Shows
A review of a set of concerts by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard at WhiteWater amphitheater in New Braunfels, Texas.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/live-reviews/willie-nelson-and-merle-haggard-trade-hits-at-historic-south-texas-shows-20150330
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/live-reviews/willie-nelson-and-merle-haggard-trade-hits-at-historic-south-texas-shows-20150330
Monday, March 30, 2015
Derek & The Dominos "It's Too Late"
Great performance here on The Johnny Cash Show. Derek & The Dominos play "It's Too Late", and then, they are joined by Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins, for "Matchbox". Dig this.
Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton "Little Brown Bird" & "You Need Love"
Another tribute to Eric Clapton on his 70th birthday. Here he is, guesting with Jeff Beck during Jeff's run of shows at Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London, in 2009. The duo, plays two Muddy Waters songs. "Little Brown Bird", and "You Need Love".
70 Reasons Why Eric Clapton is an Icon
As music fans celebrate Eric Clapton's 70th birthday, today, here are, 70 reasons, why he has achieved icon status as a guitarist, musician, and entertainer, through his decorated music career.
http://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-70-reasons-why-eric-clapton-icon
http://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-70-reasons-why-eric-clapton-icon
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Skip's Spotify Sunday 3-29-15
Gregg Allman "Laid Back"
1. Midnight Rider
2. Queen of Hearts
3. Please Call Home
4. Don't Mess Up A Good Thing
5. These Days
6. Multi-colored Lady
7. All My Friends
8. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Gregg Allman "The Gregg Allman Tour"
1. Don't Mess Up A Good Thing
2. Queen of Hearts
3. I Feel So Bad
4. Stand Back
5. Time Will Take Us - Cowboy
6. Where Can You Go? - Cowboy
7. Double Cross
8. Dreams
9. Are You Lonely For Me Baby
10. Turn On Your Love Light
11. Oncoming Traffic
12. Will The Circle Be Unbroken?
Gregg Allman "Playin' Up A Storm"
1. Come And Go Blues
2. Let This Be A Lesson To Ya'
3. Brightest Smile In Town
4. Bring It On Back
5. Cryin' Shame
6. Sweet Feelin'
7. It Ain't No Use
8. Matthew's Arrival
9. One More Try
Gregg Allman "I'm No Angel"
1. I'm No Angel
2. Anything Goes
3. Evidence of Love (feat. Don Johnson: vocals)
4. Yours For The Asking
5. Things That Might Have Been
6. Can't Keep Running
7. Faces Without Names
8. Lead Me On
9. Don't Want You No More
10. It's Not My Cross To Bear
Gregg Allman "Just Before The Bullets Fly"
1. Demons
2. Before The Bullets Fly
3. Slip Away
4. Thorn And A Wild Rose
5. Ocean Awash The Gunwale
6. Island
7. Can't Get Over You
8. Fear of Falling
9. Night Games
Gregg Allman "Searching For Simplicity"
1. Whipping Post
2. House of Blues
3. Come Back And Help Me
4. Silence Ain't Golden Anymore
5. Rendezvous With The Blues
6. Wolf's A' Howlin'
7. Love The Poison
8. Don't Deny Me
9. The Dark End of The Street (Percy Sledge cover)
10. Neighbor, Neighbor
11. I've Got News For You (Ray Charles cover)
12. Memphis In The Meantime
13. Startin' Over
Gregg Allman "Low Country Blues"
1. Floating Bridge (Sleepy John Estes cover)
2. Little By Little (Junior Wells & Buddy Guy cover)
3. Devil Got My Woman (Skip James cover)
4. I Can't Be Satisfied (Muddy Waters cover)
5. Blind Man (Don Robey & Joseph Wade Scott cover)
6. Just Another Rider
7. Please Accept My Love (B.B. King cover)
8. I Believe I'll Go Back Home (Traditional: arranged by T. Bone Burnett & Gregg Allman)
9. Tears, Tears, Tears (Amos Milburn cover)
10. My Love Is Your Love (Samuel Maghett cover)
11. Checking On My Baby (Otis Rush cover)
12. Rolling Stone (Traditional: arranged by T. Bone Burnett, Gregg Allman, & Mac Rebbenack: "Dr. John")
1. Midnight Rider
2. Queen of Hearts
3. Please Call Home
4. Don't Mess Up A Good Thing
5. These Days
6. Multi-colored Lady
7. All My Friends
8. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Gregg Allman "The Gregg Allman Tour"
1. Don't Mess Up A Good Thing
2. Queen of Hearts
3. I Feel So Bad
4. Stand Back
5. Time Will Take Us - Cowboy
6. Where Can You Go? - Cowboy
7. Double Cross
8. Dreams
9. Are You Lonely For Me Baby
10. Turn On Your Love Light
11. Oncoming Traffic
12. Will The Circle Be Unbroken?
Gregg Allman "Playin' Up A Storm"
1. Come And Go Blues
2. Let This Be A Lesson To Ya'
3. Brightest Smile In Town
4. Bring It On Back
5. Cryin' Shame
6. Sweet Feelin'
7. It Ain't No Use
8. Matthew's Arrival
9. One More Try
Gregg Allman "I'm No Angel"
1. I'm No Angel
2. Anything Goes
3. Evidence of Love (feat. Don Johnson: vocals)
4. Yours For The Asking
5. Things That Might Have Been
6. Can't Keep Running
7. Faces Without Names
8. Lead Me On
9. Don't Want You No More
10. It's Not My Cross To Bear
Gregg Allman "Just Before The Bullets Fly"
1. Demons
2. Before The Bullets Fly
3. Slip Away
4. Thorn And A Wild Rose
5. Ocean Awash The Gunwale
6. Island
7. Can't Get Over You
8. Fear of Falling
9. Night Games
Gregg Allman "Searching For Simplicity"
1. Whipping Post
2. House of Blues
3. Come Back And Help Me
4. Silence Ain't Golden Anymore
5. Rendezvous With The Blues
6. Wolf's A' Howlin'
7. Love The Poison
8. Don't Deny Me
9. The Dark End of The Street (Percy Sledge cover)
10. Neighbor, Neighbor
11. I've Got News For You (Ray Charles cover)
12. Memphis In The Meantime
13. Startin' Over
Gregg Allman "Low Country Blues"
1. Floating Bridge (Sleepy John Estes cover)
2. Little By Little (Junior Wells & Buddy Guy cover)
3. Devil Got My Woman (Skip James cover)
4. I Can't Be Satisfied (Muddy Waters cover)
5. Blind Man (Don Robey & Joseph Wade Scott cover)
6. Just Another Rider
7. Please Accept My Love (B.B. King cover)
8. I Believe I'll Go Back Home (Traditional: arranged by T. Bone Burnett & Gregg Allman)
9. Tears, Tears, Tears (Amos Milburn cover)
10. My Love Is Your Love (Samuel Maghett cover)
11. Checking On My Baby (Otis Rush cover)
12. Rolling Stone (Traditional: arranged by T. Bone Burnett, Gregg Allman, & Mac Rebbenack: "Dr. John")
Saturday, March 28, 2015
concert review: Gregg Allman Band @ Pantages Theater, Minneapolis, MN, 3-27-15
After 45 years on the road with the Allman Brothers Band, who bid their farewell last fall at the Beacon Theater in New York City, one would think that Gregg Allman would have slowed down considerably. That, couldn't be further from the truth. Allman brought his large solo band, to Minneapolis, Friday night, for a show, at the Pantages Theater, one of the historic theaters, within Minneapolis' Hennepin Theater district.
To diehard Allman Brothers Band fans, (including yours truly), the band, may have been different. But, the music, was so familiar, with Allman and company, playing numerous recognizable numbers from the ABB catalog, and at the same time, delivering songs from his own solo catalog, that fans were at home with. Allman, played his role as bandleader and Hammond B3 wizard, while also, occasionally, strapping on a guitar (either electric, or acoustic), from time to time. His band mates, including Scott Sharrard on guitar, Pete Levin on electric piano, Ron Johnson on bass, Steve Potts on drums, fellow Allman Brother Marc Quinones on percussion, and a three piece horn ensemble of Jay Collins on saxophones, Art Edmaiston on saxophones, and Mark Franklin, on trumpet.
The band came romping out of the gate, with "Statesboro Blues", a familiar Blind Willie McTell chestnut, the Allman Brothers Band, had played, through their entire career. Some surprises were heard, throughout the set, too, as Allman delved into many well known solo numbers, including "I'm No Angel", and 1973's "Queen of Hearts" to kick off the show. Many Allman Brothers Band songs, were present, in the set list, but, reworked, for the horn section, to show their stuff. One of these, the instrumental from "Live At Fillmore East" titled, "Hot 'Lanta", was a real treat to hear.
This was the most intriguing feature of the show. The dual drumming so prevalent in the Allman Brothers Band, was also on display, as, occasionally, Steve Potts and Marc Quinones, would replicate the feat by ABB drummers Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe. Quinones, in his own right, was third wheel, as percussionist, in the Allman's for over 20 years. The blues, was also heavily represented throughout the show, with tracks such as Muddy Waters' "The Same Thing" and "Trouble No More", and "I Can't Be Satisfied" (which Allman recorded for his 2011 solo blues record, "Low Country Blues"), taking center stage.
Elmore James' "Done Somebody Wrong" (another ubiquitous ABB cover), let the whole horn section shine, with a solo, from lead sax man, Jay Collins. Gregg introduced "Soulshine" as a song written by, Mr. Warren Haynes, Allman's right hand man in the ABB, and a great guitarist in his own right, who is now working full time with his band, Gov't Mule. Here, Allman, and guitarist Scott Sharrard, shared the vocal, and it was very well done. After band intros, an instrumental, starting with the percussion, and building into a classic jam, that the Allman Brothers, were famous for.
This may be Gregg's solo band, with his name on the marquee. But, that doesn't mean these guys have lost the art of jamming. Oh no. Far from it. Yours truly, cannot remember the name of that jam tune. It had to be something that the band had written, and is perfecting. After introducing the band, Allman gave credit (surprisingly), to former ABB lead guitarist, Dickey Betts, to kick off "Southbound", (a Betts penned tune, from the 1973 Allman Brothers record, "Brothers & Sisters"), that is oh so familiar, to fans.
Everyone, from Gregg, to Scott on guitar, to Pete Levin on piano, to the horns, got a solo on this one. Next up, a tune yours truly only heard live, for the first time... "Dreams". This one, is another staple of the ABB catalog, from their self titled debut, released in 1969. Here, the horns, took center stage. Allman does give his band mates a chance to go for it, and improvise, and during "Dreams", some of that improvisational spirit of the Allman Brothers Band, returned to the fore, including a tandem improvisation between Scott Sharrard, and Jay Collins, which was lots of fun to hear.
To close out the show, "Midnight Rider" took the form of the solo version, from Gregg's "Laid Back" album, featuring electric piano, and horns, more than guitar. A refreshing take, on a tune, that has seen much rotation, with both the Allman Brothers, and the Gregg Allman Band. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and "Midnight Rider" is one of those songs. The band closed the set out, with a more uptempo, jazzy version, of the classic "Whipping Post", that, while the pain and anguish of the original was still there, the vibe, was a little different, adding Quinones' percussion, and a Latin feel to the tune.
The encore... another staple... "One Way Out", with Ron Johnson, soloing on bass. So, though the Allman Brothers Band, is now in the annals of music history, Gregg Allman shows no signs of slowing down, and he and his solo band, delivered a beautifully played, and fun, concert. Maybe we'll see a live CD and DVD of this band playing together. Yours truly hopes so.
1. Statesboro Blues
2. I'm No Angel
3. Queen of Hearts
4. The Same Thing
5. Trouble No More
6. Hot 'Lanta
7. Melissa
8. I Can't Be Satisfied
9. Done Somebody Wrong
10. Soulshine
11. Instrumental (title unknown)
12. Southbound
13. Dreams
14. Midnight Rider
15. Whipping Post
16. One Way Out
To diehard Allman Brothers Band fans, (including yours truly), the band, may have been different. But, the music, was so familiar, with Allman and company, playing numerous recognizable numbers from the ABB catalog, and at the same time, delivering songs from his own solo catalog, that fans were at home with. Allman, played his role as bandleader and Hammond B3 wizard, while also, occasionally, strapping on a guitar (either electric, or acoustic), from time to time. His band mates, including Scott Sharrard on guitar, Pete Levin on electric piano, Ron Johnson on bass, Steve Potts on drums, fellow Allman Brother Marc Quinones on percussion, and a three piece horn ensemble of Jay Collins on saxophones, Art Edmaiston on saxophones, and Mark Franklin, on trumpet.
The band came romping out of the gate, with "Statesboro Blues", a familiar Blind Willie McTell chestnut, the Allman Brothers Band, had played, through their entire career. Some surprises were heard, throughout the set, too, as Allman delved into many well known solo numbers, including "I'm No Angel", and 1973's "Queen of Hearts" to kick off the show. Many Allman Brothers Band songs, were present, in the set list, but, reworked, for the horn section, to show their stuff. One of these, the instrumental from "Live At Fillmore East" titled, "Hot 'Lanta", was a real treat to hear.
This was the most intriguing feature of the show. The dual drumming so prevalent in the Allman Brothers Band, was also on display, as, occasionally, Steve Potts and Marc Quinones, would replicate the feat by ABB drummers Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe. Quinones, in his own right, was third wheel, as percussionist, in the Allman's for over 20 years. The blues, was also heavily represented throughout the show, with tracks such as Muddy Waters' "The Same Thing" and "Trouble No More", and "I Can't Be Satisfied" (which Allman recorded for his 2011 solo blues record, "Low Country Blues"), taking center stage.
Elmore James' "Done Somebody Wrong" (another ubiquitous ABB cover), let the whole horn section shine, with a solo, from lead sax man, Jay Collins. Gregg introduced "Soulshine" as a song written by, Mr. Warren Haynes, Allman's right hand man in the ABB, and a great guitarist in his own right, who is now working full time with his band, Gov't Mule. Here, Allman, and guitarist Scott Sharrard, shared the vocal, and it was very well done. After band intros, an instrumental, starting with the percussion, and building into a classic jam, that the Allman Brothers, were famous for.
This may be Gregg's solo band, with his name on the marquee. But, that doesn't mean these guys have lost the art of jamming. Oh no. Far from it. Yours truly, cannot remember the name of that jam tune. It had to be something that the band had written, and is perfecting. After introducing the band, Allman gave credit (surprisingly), to former ABB lead guitarist, Dickey Betts, to kick off "Southbound", (a Betts penned tune, from the 1973 Allman Brothers record, "Brothers & Sisters"), that is oh so familiar, to fans.
Everyone, from Gregg, to Scott on guitar, to Pete Levin on piano, to the horns, got a solo on this one. Next up, a tune yours truly only heard live, for the first time... "Dreams". This one, is another staple of the ABB catalog, from their self titled debut, released in 1969. Here, the horns, took center stage. Allman does give his band mates a chance to go for it, and improvise, and during "Dreams", some of that improvisational spirit of the Allman Brothers Band, returned to the fore, including a tandem improvisation between Scott Sharrard, and Jay Collins, which was lots of fun to hear.
To close out the show, "Midnight Rider" took the form of the solo version, from Gregg's "Laid Back" album, featuring electric piano, and horns, more than guitar. A refreshing take, on a tune, that has seen much rotation, with both the Allman Brothers, and the Gregg Allman Band. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and "Midnight Rider" is one of those songs. The band closed the set out, with a more uptempo, jazzy version, of the classic "Whipping Post", that, while the pain and anguish of the original was still there, the vibe, was a little different, adding Quinones' percussion, and a Latin feel to the tune.
The encore... another staple... "One Way Out", with Ron Johnson, soloing on bass. So, though the Allman Brothers Band, is now in the annals of music history, Gregg Allman shows no signs of slowing down, and he and his solo band, delivered a beautifully played, and fun, concert. Maybe we'll see a live CD and DVD of this band playing together. Yours truly hopes so.
1. Statesboro Blues
2. I'm No Angel
3. Queen of Hearts
4. The Same Thing
5. Trouble No More
6. Hot 'Lanta
7. Melissa
8. I Can't Be Satisfied
9. Done Somebody Wrong
10. Soulshine
11. Instrumental (title unknown)
12. Southbound
13. Dreams
14. Midnight Rider
15. Whipping Post
16. One Way Out
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