Happy 25th Anniversary to Medeski Martin and Wood's - The Dropper

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the release of Medeski Martin and Wood's album, The Dropper.

This record holds a special place with RtBE as we grabbed it right when it was released and really have dug it ever since.   

Full Show Friday: Wu-Tang - The Final Chamber 7/16/25 NYC Madison Square Garden

We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's. These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...Wu-Tang Clan!

RtBE was at this show earlier this year, and just found it on youtube. Fan shot, fan sound, enjoy.

Album Review: Todd Snider - High, Lonesome and Then Some

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here:

It is of Todd Snider's newest album, High, Lonesome and Then Some. 

New Single from Alexis Plaen "Better Than Dead"

The Chicago based pop artist Alexis Plaen has a new single out "Better Than Dead".

Check out the neon glowing pop banger below:

Album Review: Brian Dunne - Clams Casino

Brian Dunne 

Clams Casino

**** out of *****

The Brooklyn based singer/songwriter Brian Dunne's newest solo album is a slice of modern NYC life as Clams Casino mixes lyrics that express exasperation and anger, wrapped up in folk rock and pop grandiose. 

New Single from Sofia Gillani "Vulnerability"

The London based pop artist Sofia Gillani has a new single out, "Vulnerability". 

Check out the pumping track below:

Album Review: David Gilmour - The Luck and Strange Concerts

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here:

It is of David Gilmour's newest live album, The Luck and Strange Concerts. Not sure how vital a third solo live album from Gilmour is at this point in his career, but there is no doubt the pristine sound (crucial for these songs) and Gilmour's playing has not diminished at all. 

Support the artist, buy the album, read the review and peep some video below:

Live Review: My Morning Jacket - Live 10/16/25 Brooklyn Paramount

Hey all, got a new review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'Here!!!

It is of My Morning Jacket live on 10/16/25 at the Brooklyn Paramount. The show was a 20th anniversary celebration for their best album, Z. 

Support the artist, read the review, and peep some video below of a show a few days prior:

 

Album Review: Boyfriend - In The Garden

Boyfriend

In The Garden

*** out of *****

The multi-talented Boyfriend (Suzannah Elizabeth Powell) has released her newest album, In The Garden, dealing with one of the oldest stories out there, the creation of Adam and Eve from the bible. Never one to backdown from controversy, Boyfriend chooses to be more restrained on this concept record rather than dip into her more outrageous tendencies, keeping the album palpable to all. 

Dylan Cover #703 Adam Jarrett "John Brown" Live

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Adam Jarrett playing "John Brown"

Thoughts on Original:

From our first time tackling a cover of this song:

An absolutely crushing anti-war song, that is a monster from Dylan and should be more famous. While "Masters of War" breakdown the war machine, "John Brown" addresses the human toll expertly. Musically it takes from the folk tradition, as lots of Dylan's early tunes do, but lyrical it expands upon the topic with passion and pain. A chilling tale of hurt and the cost of war, "John Brown" is an all-time great Dylan tune.  

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is the first time RtBE has heard of Adam Jarrett before. 
  
Thoughts on Cover:

The acoustic cover is straight ahead with anger and venom coming through singing these tough words. Solid cover. 

Full Show Friday: Townes Van Zandt with Mickey White at AFRR 4-16-1988

We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's. These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...Townes Van Zandt with Mickey White!

There aren't a lot of great videos of one of RtBE's personal favorites Townes Van Zandt playing live. This is a solid one. Pro Shot, Pro Sound, Enjoy:

Album Review: Kathleen Edwards - Billionaire

Kathleen Edwards

Billionaire 

*** out of *****

The singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards returned in 2020 after almost a decade away from music, delivering the acclaimed Total Freedom. After a covers EP, she now releases Billionaire, a collection of ten tunes that move between generalities and specifics, produced by Gena Johnson and Jason Isbell who also play throughout the album. 

New Single/Video from Dwellings "Just A Man"

The Sacramento, CA based melodic, post-hardcore band Dwellings have a new single/video out for their tune "Just A Man". 

Check out the intriguing mix of metal, odd changes, a sense of pop sweetness in the tune below:

Album Review: Hot 8 Brass Band - Big Tuba

Hot 8 Brass Band

Big Tuba

*** out of *****

The new music from the GRAMMY nominated Hot 8 Brass Band was delivered under sad terms as the New Orleans outfit lost their sousaphone player and bandleader, Bennie Pete. The album, Big Tuba is a tribute to their fallen friend, who died way too young, as the band keeps the party rolling with heavy hearts. 

New Single/Video from h. pruz "Krista"

The Queens-based songwriter Hannah Pruzinsky has a new single/video as h. pruz titled "Krista". 

The dreamy, whispery, indie track floats by below, check it out:

Album Review: St. Paul and the Broken Bones - S/T

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here:

It is of  St. Paul and the Broken Bones self-titled offering.  

RtBE has reviewed all of SPatBB's albums and the last two did feel a bit stale and transitional. This one is rich and while not up to their first two offerings (Half The City and Sea of Noise), it is solid. 

Support the band, buy the album, read the review and peep some video below:

New Single from Queen Quail "Last Night"

Berlin via Milwaukee indie pop/folk artist Queen Quail has a new tune out "Last Night"

About the song, the artist states the track emerged from:

Album Review: Jesse Welles - Pilgrim

Jesse Welles

Pilgrim

***and1/2 out of *****

One of the fastest risers in the folk music scene Jesse Welles, releases music constantly on social media and his albums allow him to stretch out from his direct acoustic song. Pilgrim brings in a producer and guests expanding the prolific artists sound with some benefits and drawbacks. 

Dylan Cover #702 Paul Hall - "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a live cover by Paul Hall playing "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream"

Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune:
Showing up on one of Bob's greatest accomplishments Bringin' It All Back Home, "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" always feels like a breather in the albums context. It is silly, the playful Dylan, a Dylan that still exists and can be forgotten about especially when getting "deep" into his serious songs. A vital part of Bob is his playful charm, and amongst the silliness and simple word play on this track he still manages to drop some bombs, " I said, 'You know they refused Jesus, too'/He said, 'You're not him'". A great example of a level of Bob's genius not often exhibit in this series, his playfulness. 

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:

This RtBE's first time coming across Paul Hall's music. 

Thoughts on Cover:
A different sort of cover. Very echoey and vibrating after opening with a long harmonica introduction. Paul Hart goes all in with lots strumming and swirling sounds as he goes through the crazy tale throwing in his own asides and chuckles to lighten the mood and move things along.  

 

Oh and RtBE obviously picked this for today because of the closing phrase, Happy Columbus/Indigenous People's Day.

I saw three ships a-sailin’
They were all heading my way
I asked the captain what his name was
And how come he didn’t drive a truck
He said his name was Columbus
I just said, “Good luck”

Full Show Friday: The Stylistics 10/11/24 Carnegie Hall NYC

We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's. These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...The Stylistics!

Check out this show that took place almost exactly one year ago from the soul legends, The Stylistics.

 

Enjoy!