Live Review: CBGB Festival - 9/27/25 Under The K Bridge Brooklyn, NY

CBGB Festival

9/27/25 Under The K Bridge Brooklyn, NY

"A screeching display of total aggression". 

Those are the only notes I took during the day long CBGB Festival on Saturday September 27th Under the K Bridge in Brooklyn, NY. That lack of notes prove what a good time the festival was. 

Happy 40th Anniversary Tom Waits Rain Dogs

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Tom Waits best album, Rain Dogs.

 

A wide ranging set from the troubadour/found sound musician. To RtBE, this is album Waits' crowning achievement.

Live Review: Gorilla Biscuits, Shutdown, Orange 9 MM and More 9/26/25 Racket NYC

Gorilla Biscuits, Shutdown, Orange 9 MM and More 

9/26/25  Racket  NYC 

The official CBGB Festival pre-party went down on Friday night 9/26/25 on the westside of Manhattan just a few hours before the main event got underway in Brooklyn. No Iggy Pop sightings happened at Racket, but a host of NYHC legends and young punks slammed and shouted along with some great heavy music.

Dylan Cover #700 Dolly Parton "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Dolly Parton playing "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right"

Thought's on Original:

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

This song is so iconic and flat out awesome, even people who dislike Dylan have to enjoy this tune right? Biting and yet not bitter, a toss off of the grandest proportions, "Don' Think Twice, It's All Right" is epic and yet so straight forwardly simple. It easily ranks as one of the bard's best works, truly a classic and has been covered by so many people in so many ways.

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:

RtBE love Dolly and have written about her before. She is an American treasure. 

Thoughts on Cover:

The incomparable Parton sings gloriously (as always) on this cover as th musical backing is straight ahead folksy Americana with a dash of country with a full band for support. Her backing vocals are delightful as well as Parton switches genders and a few lyrics before a huge ending that finds her soaring vocally to close, a great, upbeat cover that takes away some of the originals pathos and replaces it with Parton's irrepressible joy. 

Unreal that I have been doing this for so long...RtBE has highlighted 700 covers of Bob Dylan songs and it still feels like I haven't even scratched the surface...Dylan is amazing, and you are amazing for reading this and listening to any of them. 

Full Show Friday: Phish - 6/19/11 - nTelos Pavilion, Portsmouth, VA [Full Show]

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...Phish! 

Happy 30th Anniversary to Sonic Youth's Washing Machine

Sonic Youth celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the 1995 release of the excellent Washing Machine today. 

Sonic Youth were moving into their adult stage and this album signaled that anything was on the table for them.  

Album Review: Evan Oberla - Canal Street Revolution

Evan Oberla

Canal Street Revolution

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

The newest solo release from trombonist, singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, and Flow Tribe member Evan Oberla is titled Canal Street Revolution. The ambitious double album is "based on historical recountings of the 1960s Civil Rights protests in New Orleans on Canal Street". Oberla uses these sounds and feelings, as well as a host of New Orleans musicians, to launch his wide ranging, modern jazz leaning, project. 

Album Review: Who Pays - The Final Meal

Who Pays

The Final Meal

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

You can probably surmise it form the album art, but the no frills, direct, hardcore punk outfit Who Pays from Brooklyn, NY debut release, The Final Meal, is a raw slice of aggressive tunes that rattles and shakes throughout the short run time. 

Album Review: Buddy Guy - Ain't Done With the Blues

Buddy Guy

Ain't Done With the Blues

**** out of *****

As the title suggests, the 89 year old legend Buddy Guy has more blues to give on his fine new album Ain't Done With the Blues. Guy sounds strong on both guitar and vocals as he hooks up with a host of friends, but this is not a duet album, Guy commands the stage. 

New Single/Video from Tiffany Poon "Le Coucou" - Louis-Claude Daquin

The New York based pianist Tiffany Poon has a new single/video out for "Pièces de clavecin, Troisième Suite I. Le Coucou (Louis-Claude Daquin)"

Check out the rippling solo piano piece below:

Album Review: Kendra Morris - Next

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

It is of Kendra Morris's newest album, Next on Colemine Records. 

New Single/Video from Caroline Kingsbury "Pain + Pleasure"

Los Angeles based pop artist Caroline Kingsbury released her new single/video "Pain + Pleasure".

Check out the dramatic electro/ballad below:

Album Review: Sick Thoughts - Another Piece of Plastic

Sick Thoughts

Another Piece of Plastic

*** out of *****

The newest release from the prolific Sick Thoughts (aka Drew Owen) is a loud, rattling rock an droll mini-album/EP titled offhandedly Another Piece of Plastic. The Baltimore raised, New Orleans based artist keeps pumping out ripping rock with gusto. 

Dylan Cover #699 Waterhouse & Windsong "Highway 61 Revisited" 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 Waterhouse & Windsong playing "Highway 61 Revisited"

Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune:
A great blues rock number that has a touch of silly from Bob with the "Siren Whistle". The original version of this tune found on the album of the same name strikes me as a bit of a put on, Bob obviously loves the historic feel and the bizarre middle American heritage but the lyrics and whistle soften the blow. The track gets increasingly better in the live versions where Dylan's backers can rev up the honky-tonk and boogie down south as the group did for us up in Saratoga back in 2000. Tony Garnier the bass player for the group lead things on a thumping rollick in the encore and the band all hopped on board as Dylan sang about God/Abraham. It was the last rocker the group played that night putting fourth a ton of 6-string energy. (They would go on to finish with the crowd singing along to "Blowing in the Wind").

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:

This is our first time hearing Waterhouse & Windsong. Some info from the video: 

Ted Waterhouse and Debra Windsong playing as The BlueSouls- they are now known as Waterhouse & Windsong. The Wise Owl in Cambria, CA.www.debrawindsong.com

Thoughts on Cover:

The live tune has a bouncy feel with acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals. The tune is slowed down from the raucous original and struts pretty easily. A pretty relaxed, and smooth live cover for this Monday.  

Album Review: Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts - Talkin' to the Trees

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts

Talkin' to the Trees

*and1/2 out of *****

Neil Young has always followed his muse. Sometimes it leads to magic, sometimes to solid results and sometimes things are better left unsaid. His newest release, titled Talkin' to the Trees, his first with The Chrome Hearts backing him, falls into the last category. While it is great that Neil is still making music, perhaps this one should have stayed on the shelf as the album feels torpid, redundant and misguided at times. 

Full Show Friday: Dresden Philharmonic & Marek Janowski - Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 Pathetique

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...Dresden Philharmonic & Marek Janowski!

This is a new avenue for RtBE's Full Show Friday feature. Orchestra's are not our strength, but we wanted to mix it up this week. Enjoy the Dresden Philharmonic & Marek Janowski performing Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 Pathetique.

Album Review: Mobley - We Do Not Fear Ruins

Mobley 

We Do Not Fear Ruins

**** out of *****

For his newest release, We Do Not Fear Ruins, the Austin, TX based artist Mobley gave the album a subtitle of "Mobley sings the many lives of Jacob Creedmoor" as the record is a full on concept offering. 

New Single/Video from Suzie True "Get Prettier Overnight!!!"

The Los Angeles based pop-punk trio Suzie True have a new single out "Get Prettier Overnight!!!"

Check out the tune below:

Album Review: Grateful Dead - Dave's Pick #55 Le Zénith, Paris, France • 10/28/90

Grateful Dead

Dave's Pick #55 Le Zénith, Paris, France 10/28/90

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

Standard disclaimer: When reviewing any Grateful Dead release at this point, it needs to be noted that a lot of the truly great shows from the band have already been professionally released. (If you are new to the band, check out RtBE's Beginners Guide to The Grateful Dead Part's one and two.) With their vast back catalog on archive.org and all of their previous releases, the band's selections are running thin when it comes to must own, professionally released concerts.

That said, the band still release shows because rabid fans (RtBE included) will listen to everything they put out. So let's dive in...

New Single/Video from Margaret Glaspy - These Days (Feat. James Bay) (Jackson Browne Cover)

There is a new video/single out from NYC based singer/songwriter Margaret Glaspy "These Days (Feat. James Bay)". 

RtBE have featured Glaspy in our Monday Dylan cover series, but now the duo cover the Jackson Browne tune. Bay had this to say about working with Glaspy:

Album Review: Emma Swift - The Resurrection Game

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

It is of Emma Swift's album The Resurrection Game. 

New Single/Video from Chris Lyons "Talking Blues"

Singer/Songwriter Chris Lyons has released the first song from his upcoming solo debut. The tune "Talking Blues" comes out via Nudie Records. 

Live Review: Joe Russo's Almost Dead - Pier 17 NYC, 9/12/25

Joe Russo's Almost Dead

Pier 17 NYC 9/12/25

On an absolutely perfect late summer Friday night, the Brooklyn based Joe Russo's Almost Dead crossed the East River to play the first of two sold out shows at Pier 17. The pristine venue is the best outdoor concert space in NYC as it delivers stunning views and excellent sound. 

Album Review: Wet Leg - moisturizer

Wet Leg

moisturizer

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

The Isle of Wight based rock act Wet Leg released their debut self titled album in 2022 to great acclaim, wining GRAMMY Awards, billboard success and critical praises. Their follow-up, moisturizer, continues down their catchy rock path with some added musical muscle, improving the groups overall sound. 

Dylan Cover #698 Love Minus Zero & Friends "Most Likely You Go Your Way And I'll Go Mine" Live

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's artists, Love Minus Zero & Friends doing a live cover of "Most Likely You Go Your Way And I'll Go Mine"  

Full Show Friday: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Sensational Concert on African Beats Festival '23

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...Seun Kuti & Egypt 80!

Check out the afrobeat of Seun Kuti & Egypt 80. Enjoy!

Album Review: Raekwon - The Emperor's New Clothes

Raekwon

The Emperor's New Clothes

*** out of *****

Mass Appeal Records and Nas announced their 'Legend Has It' series, which features seven new albums from seven different hip-hop icons. Raekwon is one of those legends and his contribution to this series is The Emperor's New Clothes. 

New Single/Video from Lawn "Pressure"

The New Orleans based indie rock outfit Lawn have a new single/video out for their song "Pressure".

About the song, Mac Folger states:

Album Review: Tchotchke - Playin' Dumb

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

It is of Tchotchke's new record, Playin' Dumb.

Happy 35th Anniversary to Neil Young & Crazy Horse's Ragged Glory

Happy 35th Anniversary to Neil Young & Crazy Horse's 1990 noise rock banger, Ragged Glory.

Uncle Neil was back on high in 1990 and Ragged Glory still sounds great today...

Album Review: David Byrne - Who Is The Sky?

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

It is of David Byrne's newest effort, Who Is The Sky?

New Single/Video from Janine "Happy"

New Zealand based singer-songwriter Janine has a new video/single out for her tune "Happy" 

Check out the dreamy track below:

Album Review: Alan Sparhawk - With Trampled by Turtles

Alan Sparhawk

With Trampled by Turtles

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

Low was an institution. The slowcore, indie rock band from Duluth, MN was the partnership of Alan Sparhawk (guitar and vocals) and his wife Mimi Parker (drums and vocals). Parker passed away in November 2022 and it turned out the next time Sparhawk took the stage was with fellow Duluth friends, the bluegrass outfit Trampled by Turtles.

Dylan Cover #697 Toni Lindgren "Buckets of Rain" 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 Toni Lindgren playing "Buckets of Rain"

Thoughts on Original:
From our first take on a cover of this tune:
Dylan's mid-career masterpiece closes out with this song and to me it always seemed tacked on whimsically.  After going through a ton of raw emotion with "Idiot Wind" and other tunes, Blood on the Tracks finishes with this ditty.  Honestly, never one of my favorites, it acted more as a palate cleanser but a sweet one at that. 

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is the first time we are hearing Toni Lndgren, a guitar player based in L.A.

Thoughts on Cover:

A fantastic acoustic cover that keeps it light and airy like the original. 

Full Show Friday: Waxahatchee - Primavera Sound 6/26/25

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...Waxahatchee!

Today we go back just a few weeks to Waxahatchee's set at Primavera Sound in Barcelona on June 26th. RtBE dug her last record, and it made our year end list as well. 

Pro shot, pro sound, enjoy:

00:00 3 Sisters 04:21 Evil Spawn 07:41 Ice Cold 11:24 Can't Do Much 15:01 Problem With It (Plains cover) 18:35 Right Back to It (with MJ Lenderman) 23:53 Burns Out at Midnight (with MJ Lenderman) 27:05 Crowbar 31:50 Oxbow 34:37 The Wolves 38:20 Much Ado About Nothing 42:20 Lilacs 45:28 Tigers Blood 50:04 Fire

Album Review: Cha Wa - Rise Up

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

It is of Cha Wa's newest album, Rise Up. 

New Single/Video from The Salt Collective "In the Shadow of the Moon (feat. Mike Mills and Lynn Blakey)"

The French based, international outfit, The Salt Collective has a new single/video "In the Shadow of the Moon (feat. Mike Mills and Lynn Blakey)".

Check out the track below:

Album Review: Horsegirl - Phonetics On and On

Horsegirl

Phonetics On and On

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

The Chicago based trio Horsegirl broke out nationally in 2022 as the young artists released Versions of Modern Performance. Their follow-up Phonetics On and On shows growth and delivers a cohesive vibe throughout. 

New Single from Half Dizzy "All or None"

Long Island, NY based punk rockers Half Dizzy have a new single out "All or None". 

About the song guitarist/vocalist Daniel Marchelewski states:

Album Review: Margo Price - Hard Headed Woman

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

It is of Margo Price's newest album, Hard Headed Woman. 

New Single from The Womack Sisters "I Just Don't Want You (To Say Goodbye)"

The Los Angeles, CA based outfit The Womack Sisters have a new single out on Daptone Records,  "I Just Don't Want You (To Say Goodbye)".

Daptone rarely disappoints and The Womack Sisters deliver some retro soul goodness on this track. 

Live Review: The Who - 8/30/25 Madison Square Garden, NYC

The Who 

8/30/25 Madison Square Garden NYC

On a pleasant summer Saturday Night in New York City, rock and roll legends The Who played Madison Square Garden on their supposed farewell tour titled The Song Is Over. Before the band started up Pete Towshend stated that The Who had played MSG 36 times and that this would "probably" be the last time, so the door is still open to a return. 

Dylan Cover #696 "Union Sundown" Live August 12th 2010

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 Alternate Infidels playing "Union Sundown"

Thoughts on Original:
From what has become an annual tradition here and here:
Wanted to pick this one for Labor Day as it is Dylan's take on the lack of US manufacturing jobs as well as the increasing flux of capitalism in society and the death of unions. The idea of greed taking over is nothing new, but this song seems to come from an impulsive Dylan (a lot do) and shows up on Infidel's of which Dylan has commented something along the lines of "Those songs stuck around too long".  

Ideas seem to be a bit jumbled on this disk, but not on this tune, his lament at no good paying jobs for American workers is clear, but he isn't passing the buck. It is all of HIS products that are foreign made, this isn't a plea for change as a younger Dylan might have done; it is a simple statement of fact...and a sad one at that.  

Having grown up in a extremely pro-Labor house hold, I just wanted to point this tune out and the fact that Dylan wrote it over 40 years ago, and things have only gotten worse... Happy Labor Day....

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:

Well this one is a mystery.  It was posted fifteen years ago to account that just has two other videos posted (another Dylan cover from the same show). All the info I got is: TRIBUTE TO BOB DYLAN 12 augusti 2010 i Vasa, Finland. 

If anyone has any more post it in the comments and I will update this post. 

Thoughts on Cover:

Normally I would skip posting this without knowing who the artists are, but this is a ripping live cover of "Union Sundown". One of the better versions of this song RtBE has heard. Stomping drums, great organ, smoking slide guitar and excellent vocals from this cover band. Great stuff!