Friday, May 29, 2026

New Single/Video from Nighttime "Snake Eyes"

The Los Angeles, CA based Nighttime has a new video/single out, "Snake Eyes"



Abou the video Eva Louise Goodman states:

Full Show Friday - Weezer Mexico City Corona Capital Festival, November 16, 2025

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...Weezer!


Today we head back just a few months to Weezer in Mexico City.

Pro shot, pro sound, full setlist below. Enjoy!:


Recorded live at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico at Corona Capital Festival, November 16, 2025. 

0:00:00 Intro 0:01:11 My Name is Jonas 0:04:40 Dope Nose 0:07:52 No One Else 0:10:58 Perfect Situation 0:15:37 Run, Raven, Run 0:17:02 Hash Pipe 0:20:20 Surf Wax America 0:23:33 Undone - The Sweater Song 0:27:11 Island in the Sun 0:31:17 Celebrity Skin (Hole cover) 0:34:00 Holiday 0:37:23 Why Bother? 0:39:46 In the Garage (with band introductions) 0:44:52 Longtime Sunshine 0:48:16 Pink Triangle 0:51:57 Beverly Hills 0:55:28 I Just Threw Out the Love of My Dreams 0:58:10 Pork and Beans 1:00:56 Here's Where the Story Ends (The Sundays cover) (Snippet) 1:01:42 El Scorcho 1:05:03 The Good Life 1:08:36 Say It Ain't So 1:13:23 Buddy Holly 1:15:31 THE LICK

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Album Review: Bullseye - Bullseye EP

Bullseye
S/T
***and1/2 out of *****


Expanding from a lo-fi/bedroom pop project from Jake Barczak into a full fledge band, Bullseye's self-titled EP is a winning mix of fuzzy indie rock that flirts with a host of genres but manages to make its own way. 

Sazerwrap 2026

In years past we have delivered a Sazerwrap to catalog our personal New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival experience, so we will continue that this year. 

The fried oyster salad with shrimp at Atchafalaya

We have reviewed some of the shows we caught already and it should be stated: Jazzfest in New Orleans is RtBE's absolute favorite time of the year. 

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Album Review: Shannon Powell - Powell's Place

Shannon Powell 
Powell's Place
**** out of *****

The newest offering from Tipitina's Record Club is a reissue of Shannon Powell's debut solo album, Powell's Place. The gorgeous peach vinyl brings the hard to find release to a larger audience as the drummer unites a cross section of Crescent City players for a jazzy/funky affair. 

New Single from Greg Loiacono & Stingray- "Heartbreak One"

The San Francisco, CA based Greg Loiacono & Stingray have a new single out, "Heartbreak One".

The Royal Potato Family label artists deliver a smooth slice of 70's R&B laced rock. 

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Album Review: Colonel Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade - Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1

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


It is of Colonel Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade - Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1 

Monday, May 25, 2026

Enjoy Memorial Day! Have a Hardcore BBQ!

Enjoy Memorial Day, have a BBQ!

We wished the Bard a happy 85th birthday recently so we are taking Memorial Day (here in the States) off from our Dylan Cover series. 

Enjoy the unofficial start of summer with a Hardcore'Q

No Redeeming Social Value Style...


Or Murphy's Law Style...

Have fun, stay safe. 

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Happy 85th Birthday Bob Dylan!

No one has ever been better. Happy 85th birthday Robert Allen Zimmerman aka Bob Dylan.


Enjoy a few of his best songs:





Friday, May 22, 2026

New Single from Billy Iuso "Broken Arrow"

The New Orleans rocker Billy Iuso has a new single out, "Broken Arrow".


Iuso's cover of Robbie Robertson's classic tune is a joy to listen to, check it out below:

Full Show Friday: Diana Ross - Caesar's Palace In Las Vegas 1979

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...Diana Ross!


Today we head back to Las Vegas in 1979 for the disco days with Diana Ross. 

Pro shot, pro sound, full set list below. Enjoy!

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Album Review: Ghalia Volt - Burn The House Down

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



It is of Ghalia Volt's newest blues album Burn The House Down

New Single from Charlie & The Tropicales "Tain't It The Truth"

The New Orleans based Charlie & The Tropicales have a new single out, a cover of Ernie K Doe's "Tain't It The Truth".


RtBE are big fans of Charlie & The Tropicales, and on this track helping out are other RtBE favorites, Jon Cleary, Sally Baby Geloso, Xavier Lynn and more. 

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Album Review: Kevin Morby - Little Wide Open

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


It is of Kevin Morby's newest album, Little Wide Open

New Single/Video from Dea Matrona "My Own Party"

The Belfast, IE based outfit Dea Matrona have a new single/video out "My Own Party". 


Abou the tune, the artists state:

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Live Review: Bruce Springsteen - May 14th 2026 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

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


It is of Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band live in Brooklyn on May 16th. 

New Single/Video from The Rumble "Burn It Down"

The New Orleans based funk/Mardi Gras Indian outfit The Rumble have a new video/single out for "Burn It Down".

Monday, May 18, 2026

Happy Anniversary to Angels & Vagabonds Anyways... EP

RtBE not only writes about music, but I also create some. Angels & Vagabonds (mostly) acoustic EP titled Anyways... celebrated an anniversary recently.


It is exciting to go from critic/reviewer of music, to creator of tunes. Special thanks goes out to friends and bandmates who helped with this one. While it has been quite a few years since a release from the group, more music is actually on the way...

Dylan Cover #732 Bonker Brothers "When The Ship Comes In" 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 the Bonker Brothers playing "When The Ship Comes In" 


Thoughts on Original: From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune:
One of our favorite songs from the early days of Dylan. The purest Irish Folk we felt he ever got, Joan Baez was a fan of this one and told a cool story during No Direction Home, about him being pissed at a hotel attendant and then having this song just spiral out of him. Images of the sea, the salt, the song, raiding/pillaging; a pirate song at heart. When we are looking for pure folk Dylan this one usually finds it's way to our ears.

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is RtBE's first time hearing the Bonker Brothers and there is not much online about them. 

Thoughts on Cover:
A cover played with the quickness and as we have highlighted before, it has a Gaelic vibe that really works well with this song. A great pub tune played by this mysterious bunch of players. 

Happy 50th Anniversary to Warren Zevon's Self-Titled Album

On this day in 1976 Warren Zevon released Warren Zevon, and today we celebrate its 50th Anniversary. 


While Zevon released a record in 1970, this self titled album is where his solo career truly gets going.

Friday, May 15, 2026

New Single/Video from FLO "Therapy at the Club"

The London based girl group FLO have a new single/video out for the title track of their new album, "Therapy at the Club"

Full Show Friday: The White Stripes - Live in Sydney 2003

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 White Stripes!


Today we head back to 2003 and catch The White Stripes live in Sydney Australia. 

Pro shot, pro sound, set list below. Enjoy!



0:00 - Black Math 2:49 - Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground 5:28 - I Think I Smell A Rat 7:42 - Love Sick (Bob Dylan cover) 11:30 - Hotel Yorba 13:48 - Wasting My Time 16:04 - I Want To Be The Boy 19:26 - Death Letter (Son House cover) 25:02 - Grinnin' In Your Face (Son House cover) 26:54 - The Hardest Button To Button 30:45 - We're Going To Be Friends 33:26 - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (Bacharach/David cover) 36:05 - Ball & Biscuit 40:43 - Screwdriver 44:26 - Seven Nation Army

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Album Review: Oh Dang - Big Dogs

Oh Dang
Big Dogs
***and1/2 out of *****

The five piece New Orleans based outfit Oh Dang's new release, Big Dogs, mixes 90's alt-rock with alt-country, all supporting the engaging male/female lead vocals that draw the listener in. The groups second full length effort finds them expanding, evolving the the band's sound.

Happy 35th Anniversary to Primus' Sailing the Seas of Cheese

Today marks the 35th Anniversary of Primus's second studio album Sailing the Seas of Cheese


The best known Primus record, containing the singles "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" and "Tommy The Cat", all behind really cool cover art. 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Album Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band - Future Soul

Tedeschi Trucks Band
Future Soul
** out of *****


Following up on their stretched out, expansive four album collection I Am The Moon, Tedeschi Trucks Band has scaled back ambitions releasing eleven shorter tracks via their new album Future Soul. While professional and pleasant the group never lives up to the album title promise. 

New Single/Video from Mind Incision "Y.W.A WAR"

The Denver based metal outfit Mind Incision has a new video/single out for "Y.W.A. War". 

Check out the cinematic video and thundering track below:


Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Album Review: Social Distortion - Born To Kill

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


It is of Social Distortion's newest album, Born To Kill

New Single/Video from Jessie Reyez - AIN’T U TIRED? (FEAT. MUNI LONG)

The Toronto based Jessie Reyez has a new single/video our for AIN’T U TIRED? (FEAT. MUNI LONG).

Monday, May 11, 2026

New Single/Video From Vorhex Angel "Okie's Song I"

The experimental outfit Vorhex Angel have a new single/video out, "Okie's Song I". 


The song is a mix of psychedelic wandering and soothing vocals. Check it out below:

Dylan Post #731 So Much Face "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 So Much Face 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:
A New York based rock outfit, this is the first time we are hearing So Much Face

Thoughts on Cover:
A gripping blues cover that drips with garage rocking passion. A really cool, slow burning, Dylan cover. 

Friday, May 8, 2026

New Single from The Rolling Stones "In The Stars"

A little band from London called The Rolling Stones have a new single out, "In The Stars"

Full Show Friday: Doc Watson Blue Sky Bluegrass | WFSU-TV (1981)

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...Doc Watson!


Thursday, May 7, 2026

Album Review: Mariachi El Bronx - Mariachi El Bronx (IV)

Mariachi El Bronx
Mariachi El Bronx (IV)
***and1/2 out of *****

Back in 2009 the Los Angeles punk rock band The Bronx decided to take a major detour and dive into their love of Mariachi music with an alter ego band, Mariachi El Bronx. It is safe to say their most die hard fans did not see this side project not only continuing, but flourishing for over fifteen years. Now comes the fourth installment, Mariachi El Bronx (IV) and their deep love of this genre of music continues to mix with rock, punk and pop in interesting ways. 

New Single from Lizwi & Tommy Veanud "UNqamlezo"

A new single from the collaboration between Lizwi & Tommy Veanud is out now, titled "UNqamlezo".


Check out the Afro-House banger below:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Live Review: ChazFest Goes Abroad - 4/29/26 The Broadside, New Orleans, LA

ChazFest Goes Abroad
4/29/26 The Broadside 
New Orleans, LA

Twenty years ago New Orleans based musician Alex McMurray and his wife Kourtney Keller developed a local music festival, in-between Jazzfest weekends in New Orleans. The all day event would spotlight musicians from their Bywater neighborhood and was named after Washboard Chaz, who would also play with every act throughout the day. This year the festival returned, arriving at a new location, The Broadside in Mid-City, but a lot of friendly faces who played past ChazFest's were on hand to kick off this new era of the all day festival.

New Single from MOONRIIVR "Force of Habit"

The Toronto based MOONRIIVR has a new single out, "Force of Habit".


About the song, the group states:

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Album Review: Charlotte Cornfield - Hurts Like Hell

Charlotte Cornfield
Hurts Like Hell
***and1/2 out of *****

For her sixth studio album, the Canadian based singer/songwriter Charlotte Cornfield deals with motherhood for the first time and the new outlook on life which that brings. The opening "Before" sets the tone as Cornfield repeats the phrase "Real love, no fantasy". The sheen may be off, but the raw emotions are the ones that stick around.  

New Single and Video from Borderline "That Girl"

The New Zealand based rock outfit Borderline has a new single/video out for "That Girl".


About the song the band states:

Monday, May 4, 2026

New Single from Mixol "mixologist"

Beijing based artist Mixol has a new single out "mixologist".


Check out the experimental art-pop effort below:

Dylan Cover #730 Carson McKee "My Back Pages" 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 Carson McKee of "My Back Pages"


Thoughts on Dylan Original:
From the first time we tackled a cover of this song:
The original has taken upon itself a cultural importance, and the chorus has simply become iconic. I doubt Dylan intended such, but it toes the line of out and out protest and illustrative questions. He puts down everyone from evangelists to girls, but the language snakes and flows so magically that it doesn't seem as harsh as "Positively 4th St" or "Ballad in Plain D". The sense of exhaling desperation or at least the realization that age confuses things even more seems to be what I take from this tune after each listen, but things can change...or can they?

Cover
:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:
RtBE has featured Carson twice before in our Monday Dylan Cover series and dig his style. 

Thoughts on Cover:
Mr. McKee is getting better with age, this song is relaxed, lived in and excellent. A great straight ahead cover to start off the week. 

Friday, May 1, 2026

Debut Single/Video from A-100's "Too Rad To Be Sad"

The new ska/reggae outfit A-100's have released their first single/video, "Too Rad To Be Sad". 



Lead singer Sean Wheeler (Throw Rag) says about  the song:

Full Show Friday: Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet - Live at NOLA Funk Fest 2024

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...Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet!

Every April (and first week in May) we have a special showcase during our Full Show Friday series for bands who are playing this years Jazzfest in NOLA. Today we will focus on Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet  who will be playing on tomorrow, Saturday May 2nd

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Album Review: Evolfo - Of Love

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




It is of Evolfo's new album Of Love

New Single/Video from Robin Barnes "Hands Up" ft. Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & Chief Jwan Boudreaux

To kick off the second weekend of New Orleans Jazzfest we have a new single/video from Robin Barnes "Hands Up" ft. Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & Chief Jwan Boudreaux.


Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Live Review: Bob Dylan - 4/27/26 River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, Baton Rouge, LA

Bob Dylan
4/27/26 River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts
Baton Rouge, LA

For ten plus days during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the end of April/beginning of May, hundreds of thousands of music fans flock to southern Louisiana for one of the most diverse and unique modern day, large scale American music festivals. Bob Dylan hasn't played the festival in twenty years, but decided to make a tour stop on Monday night, between major weekends, an hour and twenty minutes north of the city.   

New Single from S.G. Goodman covering Butthole Surfers "Pepper"

The Murray, KY based folk artist S.G. Goodman, who delivered one of RtBE's favorite albums of 2025 with Planting By The Signs, has released her cover of the classic Butthole Surfer gem, "Pepper". 


The tune is a bit more folksy to start but ends with a cosmic freakout the original band would have certainly enjoyed. Give it a spin below:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Album Review: Mikaela Davis - Graceland Way

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


It is of  Mikaela Davis' newest release, Graceland Way.

New Single/Video from Culture Void "Pageburner"

The Cincinnati, Ohio based groove metal outfit Culture Void has a new single/video out, "Pageburner".


About the song, lead vocalist Phillip Smith says:

Monday, April 27, 2026

New Single from HEXXES "Possession"

The Portland, OR based HEXXES have a new single out, "Possession". 


The self proclaimed 'electro-industrial bog witches' deliver a style that is mix of EDM and dramatic Goth with this track. 

Check it out below: