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!

Album Review: Various Artists - Heart of Gold The Songs of Neil Young Vol 1.

Various Artists

Heart of Gold The Songs of Neil Young Vol 1.

*** out of *****

A new benefit album from Killphonic Records finds a host of A-List musicians covering Neil Young's classic tracks on Heart of Gold The Songs of Neil Young Vol 1. Proceeds from the album will benefit The Bridge School in Hillsborough, California.

New Single from Earls Of Babylon "Piece Of My Mind"

The bi-costal (Los Angeles/NYC) outfit Earls Of Babylon have new single out "Piece Of My Mind". 

Earls Of Babylon are the ongoing project from rock veterans Steve Conte and Brian Ray. About the song Conte states:

Album Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band - Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited Live at LOCKN'

Tedeschi Trucks Band 

Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited Live at LOCKN'

**** out of *****

In 2015 Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi decided to devote their LOCKN' set to a special performance. Having covered some of Joe Cocker's Mad Dog & Englishmen songs in the past (with rousing success) via their soul/rock group Tedeschi Trucks Band, the outfit worked up a full tribute to that album/tour even bringing onboard original members, including the musical director of the tour/show/album Leon Russell.  

Happy 45th Anniversary to the Talking Heads Remain in Light

One of the best albums of the 80's, Talking Heads Remain in Light turns 45 years old today. 

Album Review: Waylon Jennings - Songbird

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

It is of Waylon Jennings - Songbird. 

The album is the first of three Waylon Jennings posthumous albums, with brand new material, to be released by his son Shooter Jennings. That is pretty cool. Can't wait to hear the next two. 

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

New Single/Video from Kirby "NASTY"

The Mississippi based singer Kirby has a new single/video out for her single "NASTY".

Check out the funky as hell track below:

Album Review: Fishbone - Stockholm Syndrome

Fishbone

Stockholm Syndrome

*** out of *****

Going into the band's 46th year of existence, Fishbone saw some major changes and public feuds/ personal issues, as only Angelo Moore and Chris Dowd from the original band remain. Throughout all of the infighting the group felt inspired to release their most politically charged album, Stockholm Syndrome. 

Dylan Cover #701 Tim O'Brien "Señor (Tales Of Yankee Power)" 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 Tim O'Brien of the Dylan tune "Senor (Tales of Yankee Power)"

Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we talked about this tune:
A layered and moving song, the real highlight on a mixed up Dylan album (Street Legal), "Senor (Tales of Yankee Power)" is musically riveting and lyrically haunting.  Acoustic plucking, rolling drums and a forlorn trumpet color the tune musically while some straight ahead lyrics mix with the surreal and backup singers add "Oooh and Aaaah" behind the nasal delivery of the Bard.  Looking at the "Painted Wagon" and smelling the "Tail of the Dragon" are just two examples of bizarre lyrics that could pertain to nuclear war or something else entirely, making it all even more enchanting.  A gorgeous music background with perplexing lyrics and a strong vocal performance...yup, I dig this one a ton. 

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is the first time RtBE has heard Tim O'Brien. He is a Nashville based singer/songwriter who has written tunes for Garth Brooks and the Dixie Chicks.

Thoughts on Cover:

A dynamite acoustic cover! The picking is excellent and pushes it towards bluegrass as does the quicker vocals. A really cool cover that is worth checking out. 

Full Show Friday: Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra - Lollapalooza Chile 2019

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...Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra!

Down to Chile today for Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra playing Lollapalooza in 2019. Pro Shot, Pro Sound, Enjoy. 

2:29 - The Battle of Tokyo ⛩️ 7:15 - 5 Days of Tequila 🍸 11:34 - Glorious 🎤 14:47 - Call From Rio 🏖️ 18:13 - Paradise Has No Border ⚡ 24:30 - Ska Me Crazy 📯 29:55 - One Step Beyond 🎷 32:30 - Believer (Ari🐱) 37:38 - Olha Pro Céu (Sukiyaki) 43:20 - Suikinkutsu 🎹 51:30 - Love Theme from the Godfather 🕴️ 55:00 - DOWN BEAT STOMP 58:40 - Skaravan 🕺💃

  

Album Review: Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band - New Threats from the Soul

Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band

New Threats from the Soul

**** out of *****

The Jeffersonville, IN based Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band go over the top with their newest offering New Threats from the Soul. This album is a lot to digest as long songs stretch out with unique instrumentation while Davis delivers heaping helpings of poetic lines, flooding unique images and phrases into the listeners brain.