Full Show Friday: Phil Lesh Quintet - Port Chester NY 3-6-24 @ Capitol Theater

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...Phil Lesh Quintet!

Some months our Full Show Friday's will focus on specific artists, years, venues, tv shows, festivals or some combo of it all. 

This months Full Show Friday Series focuses on concerts from Phil Lesh who passed away late last month.

Full Show Friday: Nifelheim - Rock Hard Festival 2022 Rockpalast

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...Nifelheim! 

It is upon us! BLACK Friday! In a tradition we started years ago it is time for the most evil Black Metal ever; because really it is the perfect soundtrack if you are hitting the brutality of shopping on this day. Granted we here at RtBE are not fans of the genre (or shopping) but have researched a few bands after enjoying the documentary Until The Light Takes Us.

Happy Thanksgiving from RtBE!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Make sure you spend some time over this holiday doing what is truly important...Watching The Last Waltz:

For the gear heads reading this, here is an excellent run down of all the equipment used for this historic show.

Since it is a holiday here in the USA, also make sure to enjoy your time with loved ones and family. As a famous man once said, "Enjoy Every Sandwich"...especially the leftover turkey, mashed potato, stuffing and gravy ones on potato rolls...

The last few years we have thrown it back to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades of the past and this years no different.

Here is the 2000 Thanksgiving Day Parade, now go get stuffed! 

Album Review: The Surfrajettes - Easy as Pie

The Surfrajettes

Easy As Pie

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

The sophomore release from the Toronto, Ontario based surf rocking quartet The Surfrajettes is more of the same retro goodness they delivered on their debut, Roller Fink. Easy as Pie keeps the bands sound and style rolling as they mix originals with covers and deliver the goods over twelve songs. 

Album Review: Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More

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

It is of Kim Deal's debut solo album, No Body Loves You More. 

A solid album of various styles that seemed to live in Deal's head for a while. Amazing album art. 

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

Album Review: Bob Dylan & The Band - The 1974 Live Recordings: The Missing Songs From Before The Flood

Bob Dylan & The Band

The 1974 Live Recordings: The Missing Songs From Before The Flood

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

The 61st release from Third Man Records Vault Series is a doozy, a triple vinyl collection The 1974 Live Recordings: The Missing Songs From Before The Flood from Bob Dylan and The Band. The title says it all as these are the songs that did not make the classic 1974 live album but were played live that tour. Each show was professionally taped so the quality and performances are top notch throughout. 

Album Review: Father John Misty - Mahashmashana

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

It is of the Father John Misty's Mahashmashana. 

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

Live Review: John Boutte - 11/17/24 Dew Drop Inn New Orleans, LA

John Boutte

11/17/24 Dew Drop Inn New Orleans, LA

On Sunday November 17th at noon in New Orleans something special happened. The great New Orleans artist John Boutte took the legendary Dew Drop Inn stage for the first time, singing an emotional set of songs to an intimate crowd.  

Dylan Cover #658 Dana Williams and Leah Wellbaum "Mama, You Been On My Mind" Live

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 Dana Williams and Leah Wellbaum playing "Mama, You Been On My Mind"

Thoughts on Original:

From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune:
An early hidden gem of Bob's writing "Mama, You Been On My Mind" finds him getting poetic, melodic and rhythmic with his words. From the opening 'Sun Cut Flat' phrase Dylan is in top gear, talking to the woman he is thinking about with clarity, fleeting desire and a smirk. Often performing the tune with Joan Baez in those early days the tune took on an add dimension as a duet. A great song that should get even more love then it does.

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is the first time RtBE has heard Dana Williams and Leah Wellbaum of Slothrust. 

Thoughts on Cover:

Killer vocals from Williams and sweet low key strumming from Wellbaum partner well for this breezy live take that works well. 

Full Show Friday: Phil Lesh & Friends - 3/17/13 Terrapin Crossroads

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...Phil Lesh Quintet!

Some months our Full Show Friday's will focus on specific artists, years, venues, tv shows, festivals or some combo of it all. 

This months Full Show Friday Series focuses on concerts from Phil Lesh who passed away late last month.

New Single from amilost "Haunted"

The London based, Norwegian/Scottish duo amilost have a new single out "Haunted"

Regarding the tune the duo state: 

“Haunted is about that person you can’t quite shake out of your head, it’s about feeling like you had control over the situation, but realizing you were in-deeper than you thought and that in fact - the other person has a hold on you instead.”

Check out the tune below:

New Single from Dax Riggs "Even The Stars Fall"

One of RtBE's Personal favorite singers is returning fromt eh wilderness as Dax Riggs has announced a surprise new album due in January titled 7 Songs For Spiders and RtBE can't wait. 

Next year will also see the reunion of Acid Bath, which is also insane. The newest solo single from Riggs, "Even Stars Fall" was released this week and it is classic solo Riggs. 

Give it a listen:

Album Review: Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams - All This Time

Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams

All This Time

*** out of *****

Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams fourth album All This Time, is a combination of Americana, rock, folk and country you would expect now from the "first couple of Americana". The rich sounding record is alive with strings, twangs and dramatic vocals.

New Single from Yard Sign "Bookstore"

Columbus, Ohio based Yard Sign released a new single "Bookstore".

Quote from Scott Marks of Yard Sign:

“‘Bookstore’ is kind of a Frankenstein of different song ideas. I always wanted to write a song called ‘bookstore’. I’m a big reader and fan of romantic comedies, so bookstores are kind of a sacred place to me. Movies like ‘You've Got Mail’, ‘Notting Hill’, ‘When Harry Met Sally’, all about bookstores! Then one day I was scrolling through the internet and was presented with a meme from one of those ‘words are my porn’ kinda pages that said “someone telling you they read the book you recommended is the ultimate love language” or something like that. So the idea for the song was basically the opposite of that; someone NOT reading the book you recommended to them. I picked up the ukulele and the line ‘had an idea, but it was stupid’, just came right out. The rest of the song kind of wrote itself from there. I wanted it to feel like that middle act in a rom-com where the two leads breakup/fallout/get sad at each other. Sad, longing, but maybe also a little hopeful.”

Check it out below:

Album Review: Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere

Blood Incantation

Absolute Elsewhere

**** out of *****

The Denver, CO based Blood Incantation have cracked open their personal sonic delights on their newest offering Absolute Elsewhere. Combining fierce death metal slamming with psychedelic prog-rock flights of fancy, the group explores the far reaches of their inspirations. 

Album Review: JP Harris - JP Harris Is A Trash Fire

JP Harris

JP Harris Is A Trash Fire

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

The Nashville, TN based troubadour JP Harris' new collection of 10 honky-tonkers run the gamut from emotionally heart touching to whacky. The title gives you a hint of the artists sense of humor as JP Harris Is A Trash Fire isn't nearly as bad as Harris lets on.   

Album Review: Andrew Gabbard - Ramble & Rave On!

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

It is of the newest album from Andrew Gabbard, Ramble & Rave On! on Colemine Records. 

RtBE also reviewed his last record, and the Gabbard Brothers record in 2022. This one is more "rocky", much less country, than past efforts. 

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

Album Review: Taj Mahal - Solo - Live at Tipitina's New Orleans 1980

Taj Mahal 

Live at Tipitina's New Orleans 1980

*** out of *****

"Keep those 'shoo-be-doo-be's' going" Taj Mahal implores the crowd during the opening number, "Gonna Move Up To The Country", captured her on Live at Tipitina's New Orleans 1980. The album comes from the Tipitina's record club on a gorgeous turquoise platter with pristine sound and production that captures the artist and crowd energy on this night.

Dylan Cover #657 Titash Chakrabarti "She Belongs To Me" Live

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 Titash Chakrabarti playing "She Belongs To Me"

Thoughts on Original:
The first song in this series was a different cover of this track, here is what I wrote about it then and still feel the same way:
This is a gem of a song, a twisted tale that entwines beauty and deceit, darkness and sparkling Egyptian Red Rings.  One of Dylan's best in it's mystery, elusiveness and bitter biting undertones; really pure Dylan and one of his all time classics.  Loved it when I first heard it, still love it today.

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is the first time we are hearing Titash Chakrabarti who is a musician and avid Bird Watcher with some great videos on youtube. 

Thoughts on Cover: 

A passionate acoustic live cover that bounces along wonderfully. This is very well done from Chakrabarti.  

Full Show Friday: Phil Lesh & Friends - Full Concert - 08/31/08 - Fort Mason

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...Phil Lesh and Friends!

Some months our Full Show Friday's will focus on specific artists, years, venues, tv shows, festivals or some combo of it all. 

This months Full Show Friday Series focuses on concerts from Phil Lesh who passed away late last month.

New Video/Single from Vitamin String Quartet "Last Dinosaur"

The Los Angeles based Vitamin String Quartet release their version of "Last Dinosaur". 

From the band:

“FLCL is an infectious, rock-fueled cartoon and “Last Dinosaur” is one of the most beloved and on-point pieces of music to be featured in any anime,” says James Curtiss, Director of A&R at CMH Label Group. “We’ve taken the power-pop, bubble-gum punk drive of the original and translated it into a soaring, vibrant string piece, creating an alternative reality theme, which is fitting if you’ve ever seen the show.”

Check out the tune below:

 

Happy 45th Anniversary to Neil Young's Live Rust

Released on November 14th, 1979, Neil Young's Live Rust turns 45 today. 

A few days after Young turned 79 the mega live album with dynamite performances from Neil and Crazy Horse turns 45.  Oh and the record also has a killer concert film attached. 

Album Review: The Rumble - Stories from the Battlefield

The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr.

Stories from the Battlefield

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

The studio debut from The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. titled Stories from the Battlefield is a mix of the past, present, and future of Mardi Gras Indian sounds as the group add to the already stacked New Orleans music scene. Taking their name from the chaos that follows the Big Chief coming down the street on Mardi Gras Day, including singing and shouting, stomping and dancing, the group brings the party atmosphere and tries for more. 

New Video/Single from Vision Video "Let Go Of Time"

Athens, GA post-punk outfit Vision Video has released a video fore their single 'Let Go of Time', off their Modern Horror album.

Dusty Gannon states:

"I wrote 'Let Go of Time' not long after I was diagnosed with PTSD. I was watching my favorite vampire film (Jim Jarmusch's 'Only Lovers Left Alive') and I found myself feeling a lot of parallels to how the character Adam felt about the world - having to endure for so long, but always feeling less and less purpose because of this diminishing luster of things. I think that film, and ultimately this song is about finding purpose, joy and love when it is most difficult to find those things in life".

Check it out below:

Album Review: África Negra - Antologia Vol. 2

África Negra

Antologia Vol. 2

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

The second Anthology from África Negra focuses on 13 remastered tracks from the band, showcasing their unique dexterous playing, blending Puxa and Rumba and more. The sounds are luxurious, weaving together styles and rhythms from the bands home country of São Tomé and Príncipe while singing in Portuguese.

New Single from Pussy Gillette "Lovers"

The Austin, TX based garage rockers Pussy Gillette go direct with their new single "Lovers"

Check out the aggressive orally fixated tune below:

Album Review: Amyl and the Sniffers - Cartoon Darkness

Amyl and the Sniffers

Cartoon Darkness

**** out of *****

On the band's third album Cartoon Darkness, Amyl and the Sniffers continue to twist and turn their punk rock sounds, maturing, but not really growing up, which fits the Melbourne, Australia based band just fine. 

Dylan Cover #656 doppelfinger & OSKA "With God On Our Side"

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 doppelfinger & OSKA playing "With God On Our Side"

Thoughts on Original
From the first time we talked about around Veterans Day as well:
Perhaps the most poignant and lasting song Dylan has written and that speaks volumes. Lyrically it is perfect; using history, the warping of religion and politics to get across the point that man will rationalize anything, even war. Only played live 30 times since it's debut at Dylan's historic Town Hall show the song has added weight and meaning when it is played.

Morality and War, Religion and Righteousness, all just words when it comes down to it, hold life inside those letters. Musically stark, Dylan uses his impressive lyrics to express the confusion perfectly. Should be mandatory listing in every history classroom.

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is the first time we have heard doppelfinger & OSKA who are German folk singers.

Thoughts on Cover:
We have talked about this song on Veterans Day (or the week of) every year since we started doing this series and we will continue to until we close up shop. 

This is a very affecting straight ahead acoustic live cover, from the German singer who adjusts the WW2 verse to make it hit home even more. Great playing and singing from this duo delivering an impressive version of this powerful tune. 

Celebrating Veterans Day, NYHC Style

Veterans Day is an important one in the USA's history, read more about it here.

Since this is a music site we will pay homage in that way. Our friends in the great NYHC band Billy Club Sandwich recorded a song titled "Veteran's Day". 

You can listen to bad ass tune below following the perfect Patton quote that the group used to intro it:

No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.

"I choose to fight for what I live for" Well said fellows. Well said.

Full Show Friday: Phil Lesh Quintet - Asheville, NC - 12/13/2013

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...Phil Lesh Quintet!

Some months our Full Show Friday's will focus on specific artists, years, venues, tv shows, festivals or some combo of it all. 

This months Full Show Friday Series focuses on concerts from Phil Lesh who passed away late last month.

New Single from Hot 8 Brass Band "Big Tuba"

The New Orleans based Hot 8 Brass Band has a new single out, "Big Tuba".

Dedicated to the the bands late co-founder Bennie Pete, the track blasts with energy. Check it out below:

Album Review: Illuminati Hotties - Power

Illuminati Hotties

Power

**** out of *****

Sarah Tudzin's solo project Illuminati Hotties third release, Power is a mix of catchy pop and indie rock as she slightly scales back her sound to flourish in more relaxed environments.  

Album Review: Jeremie Albino - Our Time In The Sun

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

It is of Jeremie Albino's new album Our Time In The Sun. Produced and half written by Dan Auerbach also released on his Easy Eye Sound. At this point the label has a pretty recognizable musical foundation thanks to Auerbach's playing and love of Southern soul. 

RtBE digs that sound, so keep it coming. A solid album. 

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

Album Review: New Breed Brass Band with Trombone Shorty - Live at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

New Breed Brass Band with Trombone Shorty

Live at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

**** out of *****

The 2024 edition of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival hosted a special day this year where the Festival showcased the main stage and hosted The Rolling Stones. Acts like Dumpstaphunk and Samantha Fish both gave dynamite performances before the Stones, but the band that opened up the stage in the AM hours lit a fire under everyone in attendance. Asses shook for the New Breed Brass Band with special guest Trombone Shorty as they started Thursday May 2nd off proper. 

New Single from NOTD with INJI "Bruce Wayne"

New single/video from Swedish multi-platinum artist / producer duo NOTD titled "Bruce Wayne" featuring Turkish-born vocalist INJI.

Check out the track below:

Album Review: The Fleshtones - It’s Getting Late (…and More Songs About Werewolves)

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

It is of The Fleshtones newest release It’s Getting Late (…and More Songs About Werewolves).

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

Election Day in the USA

Today is Election Day in the United States and if you live here, are registered, and haven't voted yet, please do so today. 

It is amazing/sad that this song feels like it could have been written last month instead of 30 years ago...

Dylan Cover #655 Bjørn & Henrik "Sweetheart Like You" Live

 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 Bjørn & Henrik playing "Sweetheart Like You" 

Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we tackled a cover of this song:
All of the songs on Infidels  stuck around to long in the Bards brain (which we talked about before). While "Jokerman" overwhelms as a rambling waterfall of a song the first time you hear it, "Sweetheart Like You" is clear evidence of that fact that things were left to simmer on the stove longer then needed. It is a mix of condescension, sexy, sexist, insecure and scattered. In fact those things make for an amazing Dylan tune, but in this case I don't feel it really adds up to a classic or much of a very good song at all. 

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is our first time coming across Bjørn Sigshøj & Henrik Kristensen. 

Thoughts on Cover:
A live cover that is a bit shaky, but  interesting with just a warbling electric guitar and vocals with a harmonica showing up later. Unique for sure. 

It needs to be mentioned that with the USA's current political climate (and we will see how it shakes out tomorrow), more than ever this couplet from the song hits home:

Phil-A-Thon a Tribute to Phil Lesh - Streaming All Day

We started our month long tribute to Phil Lesh on Friday, mentioned that 30 Days of Dead has started and wanted to also point out that Relix and The Capitol Theatre will be doing a special Phil-A-Thon all day today, starting at 11AM EST, to celebrate his life.

You can check it out here. 

To get in the mood here is a Phil and Friends with a magical medley to get your Sunday started proper. "Shakedown Street > Low Spark of High Heeled Boys > Crazy Fingers > Low Spark" from Mountain Jam 2013

30 Days of Dead Returns for November

We started our month long tribute to Phil Lesh yesterday, but forgot to mention the return of 30 Days of Dead, the free guessing game and MP3 downloads return, check it out here: The Grateful Dead's 30 Day's of Dead.

Full Show Friday: Phil Lesh Quintet - 7/28/01 Camden, NJ

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...Phil Lesh Quintet!

Some months our Full Show Friday's will focus on specific artists, years, venues, tv shows, festivals or some combo of it all. 

This months Full Show Friday Series focuses on concerts from Phil Lesh who passed away late last month.