Happy 60th Anniversary to Bob Dylan's Highway 61

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the release of Bob Dylan's classic album Highway 61.

  

A titan of a rock record. 

Full Show Friday: Grand Funk Railroad Live 1974

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...Grand Funk Railroad!

Let's go back to 1974 with Grand Funk Railroad for this weeks Full Show Friday. 

Pro Shot Pro Sound, Enjoy!

 

Album Review: Williamson Brothers - Aquila

Williamson Brothers

Aquila

*** out of *****

The Birmingham, AL based outfit Williamson Brothers deliver their brand of lo-fi, punkish, southern rock and roll on their newest offering, Aquila. The twelve-song offering recorded at Dial Back Sound in Water Valley, MS has a cool combo of grit and grime along with some spit and polish.

New Single from Religion of Heartbreak "100 Degrees"

The Kansas City-based darkwave band Religion of Heartbreak have a new single out "100 Degrees".

Check out the dancefloor ready number below:

Album Review: Blondshell - If You Asked For A Picture

Blondshell

If You Asked For A Picture

*** out of *****

On her excellent 2023 self-titled debut album, Blondshell (aka Sabrina Teitelbaum) expertly laid out her pain and broken relationships around throwback 1990's alt-rock sounds. For her follow-up, If You Asked For A Picture, the Los Angeles based artist keeps the tales of poor life choices and relationship failures coming, but this time tones down the backing tracks for more pop-rock friendly sound.

Two New Singles from Spoon "Chateau Blues" and "Guess I'm Fallin In Love"

The Austin, TX indie rock outfit Spoon have just released two new singles off an upcoming (yet to be named) album. They also just kicked off a tour with the Pixies which you can catch. 

Album Review: Jon Batiste - Big Money

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

It is of Jon Batiste's new album Big Money. 

New Single from The Wild Things "I Can't Wait"

The UK based outfit The Wild Things have a new single out " I Can't Wait"

Check out the new-wavey/poppy punk number below:

Dylan Cover #695 Fellowship of the Wing "Heart of Mine" 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 Fellowship of the Wing playing "Heart of Mine"

Thoughts on Original:

From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune:
Shot of Love found Dylan beginning to get back to more secular music after his gospel phase and "Heart of Mine" is an odd song that is cliché as hell but also loose and spastic Dylan. The fact that this version was released on Shot of Love is why the Bootleg series exists and the reason fans can become frustrated with his albums, as he himself stated: 

In an interview taken in 1984, Dylan admitted that "Heart of Mine" was "done a bunch of different ways ... but I chose for some reason a particularly funky version of that—and it's really scattered. It's not as good as some of the other versions, but I chose it because Ringo and Ronnie Wood played on it, and we did it in like ten minutes." 

Being that Dylan himself couldn't decide on how the song should actually be constructed, it makes it ripe for other artists to interpret, that is if they can get past the cheesy, "don't do the crime if you can't do the time" line...

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is our first time hearing Fellowship of the Wing but are familiar with each of the artists individually. John Kadlecik - Guitar & vocals, Jay Lane - Drums & vocals, Reed Mathis - Bass & vocals and Todd Stoops - Keyboards & vocals

Thoughts on Cover: 

A really awesome upbeat jammed out cover. While the videos sound levels aren't equal, you can really tell all of these talented players love this tune. A dynamite cover and if there is a cleaner version out there, send it RtBE's way. 

Happy 50th Anniversary to Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run

Bruce Springsteen's classic Born to Run turns 50 years old today. 

Bruce is still touring and doing great, pretty amazing that this classic album has been around for 50 years.

Full Show Friday: L7 live in Charleston, SC, Oct. 18, 1994

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...L7!

Today it is back into the heart of grunge with L7 back in 1994 in Charleston South Carolina. 

Enjoy:

Happy 30th Anniversary to Rancid's ...And Out Come The Wolves

Happy 30th Anniversary to Rancid's career high point ...And Out Come The Wolves

The merging of punk, ska and rock on this album still holds up to this day...

Album Review: Jessie Hill - Naturally

Jessie Hill 

Naturally

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

For their newest vinyl release, the fantastic Tipitina's Record Club delivers a reissue of Jessie Hill's 1971 solo album, Naturally. The purple vinyl reissue includes the original innovative gatefold cover design, which included a rotating wheel. 

New Single/Video from Big Wild and Phantogram "Too Loud"

Los Angeles based artist Big Wild has a new video out for "Too Loud" featuring Phantogram. 

Check out the track below:

Live Review: Silver Synthetic 8/14/25 Union Pool Brooklyn, NY

Silver Synthetic 

8/14/25 Union Pool Brooklyn, NY

It has been four years since the New Orleans, LA based outfit Silver Synthetic played NYC and on a hot summer night in August they returned to the same venue as four years ago, Union Pool in Brooklyn. Over that time the band has evolved, and the receptive crowd on Thursday night supported the group's return.

New Single/Video from Waverly Drive "Lazy Day"

The Los Angeles based Waverly Drive, (a solo project by Phil Galloni) has a new single out, "Lazy Day".

Check out the new wave, pop inspired single below:

 

Album Review: The Kingston Lions - The Kingston Lions

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

It is of The Kingston Lions self titled debut.

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

New Video/Single from No Joy "Jelly Meadow Bright” featuring Fire-Toolz

The Montreal based No Joy, the long-running project of Jasamine White-Gluz, has a new video out for the single "Jelly Meadow Bright" featuring Fire-Toolz.

Regarding the song White-Gluz states:

Dylan Cover #694 Jeremy Mayle "Million Miles" 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 Jeremy Mayle playing "Million Miles"

Thoughts on Original:

From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune:

From the barren blues of Time Out Of Mind comes "Million Miles". While not a standout on that album, the song was prophetic, hinting at the fantastic twelve bar blues variations that would dominate Dylan's next two releases. When first heard though it doesn't jump out, just feels like yet ANOTHER solid track from the bard that is ripe for covering. 

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
We featured Jeremy Mayle, a folk singer from Parkersburg, West Virginia once before in our Monday cover series, and yes Jeremy, we were giving you props. 

Thoughts on Cover:

A very cool take on this tune that Mayle kicks up in exciting, solo acoustic, fashion. While the original was a slow meditative take on love, loss and life, Mayle delivers the song at wits end, frantic and disturbed. An excellent rendition of a malleable Dylan tune that feels unique as Mayle sings with gusto and soul. 

Full Show Friday: Kendrick Lamar Live 6/19/24

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...Kendrick Lamar!

This week we focus on Kendrick Lamar and his set from last year.

Pro Shot, Pro Sound, Enjoy:

0:38 euphoria 8:11 DNA 10:42 ELEMENT 14:00 Alright 17:49 swimming pools (drank) 20:14 Money trees 24:42 WIN 27:08 King's dead 29:12 6:16 in LA 31:44 collard greens 35:19 THat part 37:44 King kunta 40:55 M.A.A.D city 44:32 HUMBLE. 47:43 like that 50:44 still dre 52:51 California Love 55:13 not like us

Album Review: S.G. Goodman - Planting By The Signs

S.G. Goodman

Planting By The Signs

**** out of *****

The newest offering from singer/songwriter S.G. Goodman, Planting Signs, looks deep into her home territory of Western Kentucky with a collection of weepy folk/American tunes. Goodman mixes story songs, sweet love offerings and tunes of sadness as she mourns the passing of time and friends. 

Live Streams: North Mississippi Allstars Still Shakin’ Tour Live from Antone’s

We are now heading into the new normal with live music. Live shows will need to be flexible and streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE.  We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing/listening pleasure. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.

Today's Stream: North Mississippi Allstars Still Shakin’ Tour Live from Antone’s

For the next two nights you can stream North Mississippi Allstars Still Shakin’ Tour Live from Antone’s for free on Volume.com.

Check it out here.

To get in the mood here is some live NMAS:

Album Review: Jack White - Break It All Down

Jack White

Break It All Down

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

For the most recent Vault release from Third Man Records, the company focuses on their founder via Jack White's Break It All Down. The triple vinyl offering showcases White's recent (well reviewed) No Name Tour, as Jack and company stripped it down and went back to basic, heavy, rock and roll. 

New Single/Video From Rianne Downey "Angel"

The Glasgow, Scotland based folk singer Rianne Downey has new tune out "Angel".

About the song Downey states:

Album Review: Big Freedia - Pressing Onward

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

It is of Big Freedia's Pressing Onward

New Single/Video from ARK IDENTITY "Can't Stop Loving You"

The Toronto based indie pop ARK IDENTITY have a new video/single out "Can't Stop Loving You"

Noah Mroueh is the singer/songwriter behind ARK IDENTITY and says this about the track:

Dylan Cover #693 Jeremy Fisher "Seven Curses" 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 Jeremy Fisher playing "Seven Curses"

Thoughts on Original:

From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune

An early tune from Dylan that lives and embodies the European folk song tradition as breathed through his lungs. The distrust of authority, the bleakness/unfairness of life, the anger and retribution all feel so natural. Dylan's harshness here seems connected to "Masters of War" as the pain and suffering flows through the end of the bitter tale. 

Also this is a great read about the song. 

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is the first time RtBE has come across Jeremy Fisher who is a Canadian singer and guitar teacher. He has a lot of videos where he teaches Bob Dylan songs that are worth checking out if you want to play some of these tunes. 

Thoughts on Cover: 

A fairly straight ahead live acoustic cover that dos a proper job of telling the story through song and conveying the harsh emotions. Good cover. 

Full Show Friday: The Who : Tommy - Concert (Live U.S. Tour / 1989)

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 Who!

Let's go back to 1989 when The Who broke out Tommy and toured the world behind it (again). This show was captured at their LA stop on that tour. 

Pro shot, pro sound, enjoy!



The Who - Rock Opera Tommy - Full Concert - 1989 - Live performance in Los Angeles at the Universal Amphitheater 

Roger Daltry (Vocals) Peter Townsend (Vocals/ Guitar) John Entwistle (Vocals Bass) Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Elton John, Patti LaBelle, Steve Winwood Simon Phillips (drums) Steve Boltz Bolton (Guitar) John Rabbit Bundrick (Keyboards) Roddy Lorimor (trumpet) Jody Linscott (Percussion) Simon Clarke (Saxophone) Tim Sanders (Saxophone) Niel Sidwell (Trombone) Simon Gardner (Trumpet) Chyna (Vocals) Cleveland (Vocals) Billy Nichols (Vocals)

Album Review: Ty Segall- Possession

Ty Segall

Possession

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

The prolific Los Angeles based artist Ty Segall has an insane work ethic, recording all sorts of styles and whatever pops into his head from glam to prog to garage albums. For his seventeenth studio effort, Possession, Segall has delivered his most pop-rock friendly leaning effort that pulls directly from the mid 60's heyday of rock. 

Live Review: Outlaw Festival (Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Wilco etc) 8/1/25 Jones Beach, NY

Outlaw Festival 

Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Lucinda Williams

8/1/25 Jones Beach, NY

On a gorgeous summer evening, after a crushing heatwave finally broke in the NYC area, the 10th Anniversary of the Outlaw Festival pulled into Jones Beach. The show played the on the water amphitheater for a second year in a row, as a sold out crowd slowly made their way into the venue to see to see a host of excellent musicians. 

New Single from The Herron Brothers "This Machine"

The Derby, UK based band The Herron Brothers have a new single out, "This Machine". 

Regarding the song Paul Herron states:

Album Review: Samantha Fish - Paper Doll

Samantha Fish

Paper Doll

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

The newest offering on Rounder Records from guitar great Samantha Fish, Paper Doll, continues Fish's style of supped up rocking blues, yet turns down her recent electro-pop tinges. 

New Single from The Brothers Comatose "25 Miles"

The San Francisco based bluegrass band The Brothers Comatose have released a new single "25 Miles"

About the tune singer-songwriter Ben Morrison says:

Live Review: Phish - 7/22,23,25,26/25 Forest Hills and Saratoga

Phish

7/22,23,25,26/25 

Forest Hills and Saratoga NY

The Vermont jam legends Phish wrapped up the July section of their summer tour with a swing through New York and RtBE was able to catch four out of the five shows they played in the Empire State. While the band takes a short breather until September, it was clear from all in attendance that for a band that has been active for over 40 years, they still have a lot of gas left in the tank. 

New Single/Video from Nova Twins "N.O.V.A"

The London based duo Nova Twins have a new video/single out for their track "N.O.V.A".

RtBE reviewed their previous album for Glide and really dug it, Supernova made our Honorable Mentions list for 2022. Their new one arrives at the end of the month and we can't wait to check it out.

Catch the funky/nu-metal/dance rocker below:

  

Dylan Cover #692 Gee Gee & Soluna "Subterranean Homesick Blues" 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 Gee Gee & Soluna playing "Subterranean Homesick Blues" 

Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we posted a cover version of this tune:
One of the most iconic songs from Dylan's most famous period and a very early showing of how powerful a music video could be. Dylan nods to beat poetry, current events, Chuck Berry's "No More Monkey Business", paranoia, and the Vietnam War all in around two minutes of linked lyrics over one of his earliest electric recordings. There is also the sly sense of humor which Dylan never gets enough credit for, while raging against the proverbial machine. A classic '60's tune in all respects and one non-Dylan fans usually love as well.

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
 This is the first time RtBE has come across Gee Gee and Soluna. Gerard George "Gee Gee" Kettel in and his daughter Soluna Samay are Greek musicians.

Thoughts on Cover:

A great live rollicking cover that keeps the spirit and vibe of the original.  

Full Show Friday: Jerry Garcia Band - September 1 1990 Shoreline Amphitheatre, California

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...Jerry Garcia Band!

RtBE gave him his props earlier, but now it is time for a full Jerry Garcia Band concert for this weeks Full Show Friday. 

This one is from September 1 1990, Shoreline Amphitheatre, California, upgraded video and sound. Full set list below. Enjoy!

set 1 00:00 - How Sweet It Is 07:45 - Stop That Train 15:30 - Dear Prudence 27:40 - I Shall Be Released 36:25 - Run For The Roses 42:14 - My Sisters And Brothers 46:20 - Deal 

set 2 56:08 - I Second That Emotion 1:04:10 - Think 1:11:33 - And It Stoned Me 1:18:30 - Waiting For A Miracle 1:24:40 - Don't Let Go 1:40:35 - That Lucky Old Sun 1:52:30 - Tangled Up In Blue

Jerry Garcia, guitar/vocals

John Kahn, bass

Melvin Seals, keys

David Kemper, drums

Jacklyn LaBranch, vocals

Gloria Jones, vocals

Remembering Jerry Garcia

On this day way back in 1942 Jerome Garcia was born and as we have done in the past we wanted to take a second to remember Jerry in the best possible way, by listening to his music.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brentdpayne

To kick things off how about an interview with Branford Marsalis (Go Mets!) Scott Poulson-Bryant, Anthony Decurtis and others on what it was like to play with Jerry and the Grateful Dead.

In past years we have focused on full shows from The Grateful Dead (who we featured in our Master series as well), but here are a few Jerry Garcia Band songs.

Enjoy them on this great day...oh and also, Happy Birthday Meg!