Dylan Cover #524 Billy Strings "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" 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 Billy Strings playing " Don't Think Twice, It's All Right"

Every April (and first week of May) we have a special focus in our ongoing Monday Bob Dylan Cover Series on artists who will be playing Jazzfest in New Orleans. Today we highlight, Billy Strings who plays the best festival in America on Thursday May 5th.

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:
We have reviewed and hyped Billy Strings in the past, even when he played in New Orleans previously. Perhaps down in Jazzfest we will finally catch him live on "Locals Thursday".

Thoughts on Cover:

A fantastic cover that combines Billy's expert bluegrass picking with Dylan's excellent lyrics as Billy seems to be able to pull these gems out all the time. A great way to kick off a month of hyping Jazzfest and all the amazing artists playing down there.  

Live Streams: Bob Weir & The Wolf Brothers - 50th Anniversary of Ace

We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. 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 we highlight: Bob Weir & The Wolf Brothers - Ace 50th Anniversary

From the band:

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Bobby Weir's beloved album, Ace, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros will perform two special nights live from New York's Radio City Music Hall on April 2 + April 3 with very special guests to be announced. The band—consisting of Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti featuring The Wolfpack along with Barry Sless on pedal steel, will be joined by a host of renowned special guests to be announced leading up to the shows, promising two incomparable evenings not to be missed. The nights will feature signature Weir-written Grateful Dead classics; Greatest Story Ever Told, Cassidy, Playing In The Band and more.

RtBE confirmed that Jazz legend Ron Carter will be one of the special guests for these shows, which will prove to be unique from Radio City.

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To get in the mood here is a tune from the band with a special guest:

Live Streams: The Dip - Live from Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. 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 we highlight: The Dip - Live from Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

The funky outfit The Dip are playing Brooklyn Bowl Nashville tomorrow night (4/2) and you can be in attendance virtually with a live stream from FANS on the Relix Twitch Channel.

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To get in the mood here is a tune from the band:

Full Show Friday: Randy Newman - Live in Holland 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...Randy Newman!

Every April (and first week in May) we have a special showcase for bands who are playing this years Jazzfest in NOLA. Today we will focus on Randy Newman who will be playing Sunday May 1st.

To kick off our monthly focus on Jazzfest artists, we start with a doozy, Randy Newman. The satire king himself starts a month plus of artists playing the Fairgrounds, and he does it on April Fools Day no less! This is a huge one for Jazzfest and Newman will be a treat to see live on the closing Sunday of the first weekend.

The show below comes from 1979 Amsterdam, specifically, the Casanova Fair in Ahoy, Rotterdam with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra directed by Roelof van Driesten and it was Broadcasted Nov. 9, 1979. A live album was released from this show as well. 

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

New Album Coming in June from Marco Benevento

The chameleon like keyboard player Marco Benevento is releasing a self recorded, self produced, last name self titled album where he plays all of the instruments. 

The record, Benevento is coming in May:

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He will be on tour to support the album and you can hear the newest single below "Marco & Mimo":

Album Review: The James Hunter Six - With Love

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

It is of The James Hunter Six newest compilation release, With Love. 

This is a strange release. It isn't a greatest hit compilation, just a collection of 11 of his songs.  They are all solid, but you can just buy or stream any of his other albums to get a better all aroudn picture of the artist.  

RtBE's suggestions in our order of favorites are Whatever It Takes, Minute By Minute and Nick of Time.  Go from their and enjoy his retro soul sound. 

Support the artist, buy the album and peeps some video below:

Live Streams: The Rumble from Tipitina's

We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. 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 we highlight: The Rumble from Tipitina's

The new NOLA based funk outfit The Rumble live stream from the world famous Tipitina's tonight.

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To get in the mood here, is an intro to the band and its members:

Album Review: FREAKONS - FREAKONS

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

It is of FREAKONS debut, self titled release. 

This is a very cool record of new and old folk songs that are all still sadly relevant. Very reminiscent of Steve Earle's Ghosts of West Virginia. The album also has some killer art work from artist Jo Clauwaert that instantly draws you into the vibe of the songs.  

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

New Single "Brevity" from Tapani Rinne & Juha Mäki-Patola

The Finnish ambient/jazz duo Tapani Rinne & Juha Mäki-Patola have released their newest single "Brevity".

You can listen to the soothing track below and check out their full length Open over on Hush Hush Records bandcamp page:

Album Review: Soul Glo - Diaspora Problems

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

It is of Soul Glo's newest release Diaspora Problems. 

The ideas of this album in a vacuum are right up RtBE's alley, but when it comes to the execution this one just didn't do it for us. 

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

New Album From Craig Finn, A Legacy of Rentals, Coming in May

The Hold Steady's front man Craig Finn has a new solo record ready to go. A Legacy of Rentals is set to be released on May 20th. 

RtBE are huge fans of Finn and tHS. Having reviewed each of Finn's solo albums we would probably say that Faith In The Future is our favorite, but in reality the last three play just like one triple album in style and scope. 

We have also seen him solo a bunch and can't wait for this album and more shows from him either with or without tHS. 

Here is the new single "Messing With The Settings" and the trailer for the new album. 

Dylan Cover #523 The Bob Porter Project "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 The Bob Porter Project 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:
RtBE is new to The Bob Port Project.

Thoughts on Cover:

The echoes and spooky keyboards add a mystical song to one that fits that vibe well. Strong vocals from Porter and the tune fits what the band was going for perfectly, nice cover.  

Live Streams: Umphrey's McGee - Rockjavik

We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. 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 we highlight: Umphrey's McGee - Rockjavik

This is the last day of Umphrey's McGee Rockjavik run.  You can catch it live on Mandolin at 3pm EST:

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To get in the mood here is a live tune from UM:

New Single From Digg$, "The Truth"

The rapper/singer Digg$ from Darby Township, PA has released his newest single "The Truth"

You can check out his laid back rhyme style below:

Full Show Friday: King Crimson - Live in Japan 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...King Crimson!

Prog rock from King Crimson, still going strong in 2003 as the band perform from Japan.  

Pro Shot (but no the clearest video), pro sound, full set list below:

"Introductory Soundscape" (Robert Fripp) – 01:32 "The Power to Believe (Part I: A Cappella)" (Adrian Belew) – 06:51 (Appx) "Level Five" (Belew, Fripp, Trey Gunn, Pat Mastelotto) – 07:40 "ProzaKc Blues" (Belew, Fripp, Gunn, Mastelotto) – 15:03 "The ConstruKction of Ligh" (Fripp, Belew, Trey Gunn, Mastelotto) – 20:15 "Happy with What You Have to Be Happy With" (Belew, Fripp, Gunn, Mastelotto) – 29:10 "Elektrik" (Belew, Fripp, Gunn, Mastelotto) – 32:49 "One Time" (Belew, Bill Bruford, Fripp, Gunn, Tony Levin, Mastelotto) – 41:34 "Facts of Life" (Belew, Fripp, Gunn, Mastelotto) – 48:20 "The Power to Believe (Part II: Power Circle)" (Belew, Fripp, Gunn, Mastelotto) – 53:40 "Dangerous Curves" (Belew, Fripp, Gunn, Mastelotto) – 01:02:30 "Larks' Tongues in Aspic (Part IV)" (Belew, Fripp, Gunn, Mastelotto) – 01:08:37 "Coda: I Have a Dream" – 01:17:20 "The Deception of the Thrush" 01:21:55 "The World's My Oyster Soup Kitchen Floor Wax Museum" (Belew, Fripp, Gunn, Mastelotto) – 01:29:30

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New Single From Nadia Angelini "I Found Myself"

Last month we showcased the first new single in years from LA based singer/songwriter Nadia Angelini titled "Don't Say Goodbye". 

Now her newest effort has been released,"I Found Myself"

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Listen below and check out her site for more.