Album Review: Wand - Spiders In The Rain

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

It is of Wand's newest, double live album release, Spiders in the Rain

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

Album Review: Dead Cross - II

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

It is of Dead Cross' newest release II. 

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

 

Dylan Cover #554 Patterson Hood & Jay Gonzalez "Blind Willie McTell"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Patterson Hood & Jay Gonzalez playing "Blind Willie McTell"

This month we are doing another special focus in RtBE's Dylan Covers series. In the past we have highlighted The Byrds, Coulson-Dean-McGuiness-Flint, The Hollies, Joan Osbourne, Mountain, Betty LeVette , Reggae Covers and many more.

This month we highlight Dylan...Revisited for a full month of Dylan Covers.

Thoughts on Dylan's Original: 

(From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune)

Ahh...the forgotten masterpiece. This is the song that confirms that Dylan's outtakes are better then most artists best efforts.  Left off of Infidels and to this day only Dylan himself knows why, it was discovered by most via the amazing Bootleg Series 1-3.  There are few better then this haunting jaunt through East Texas, and including it on that 1983 record would have solidified a mixed release.  The lyrics seem to burn into your ears as the playing is up to the task as well.  Gorgeous all over.

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist: 

RtBE rate Hood and Gonzalez incredibly highly. The duo play in Drive-By Truckers, one of the best American Bands of all-time. We love DBT's albums, rating them in our end of decade look back and in 2020 as well. Also really dug Jay's solo album released last year.  

Thoughts on Cover:

A cover that builds but moves at a slightly brisker pace. Patterson sings the haunting words while Gonzalez builds the sonic structure around him. Good but not quite great to these ears. Would still love to hear DBT tackle this live. 

Celebrating The Halloween Spirit Through Songs

A few years ago, one of the best blogs out there, WFMU's Rock and Soul Ichiban put together a great collection of Halloween inspired tunes and playlists.

They have crafted one dealing with ghosts which you can directly download. Another that tackles vampires and you can grab that one directly as well. Now there is also Weird-O-Matic streaming and a you can also drink a spooky cup o' Alligator Wine!

All of these are fantastic and as always Ichiban gives us old songs that are brand new to RtBE and also flat out awesome!

I mean how could we have missed The Bar-Kay's "Holy Ghost" for all of these years?

Damn that is some funky stuff. WFMU Rock and Soul Ichiban always delivers the goods, but in 2014 they got some help from their friends over at Fringe Factory who offered up a Halloween themed show themselves right here.

Here are a few songs that jumped out to us from these shows/free downloads and of course it wouldn't be Halloween without the "Monster Mash" and Elvira. She closes out our Halloween focus with her Third Man Records release "2 Big Pumpkins" written by the B-52's Fred Schneider:

RIP Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis has passed away, he was 87. 

RtBE are huge fans of The Killer, and got the chance to see him live at Town Hall years ago and loved it, but he was a complicated man with many flaws. 

The best rock bio we ever read was about Lewis, and we wrote about him when we did our Masters Series a few years ago, ranking his greatest hits only behind Little Richard and Chuck Berry, ahead of even Elvis. A giant when it comes to the birth of rock and roll, Lewis may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. 

Turn the songs up load and let'em rip tonight:

Happy 25th Anniversary to Phish's Slip Stitch and Pass

Today marks the 25th anniversary of Phish's official live release Slip Stitch and Pass. 

So let's take a second to celebrate this record, the second 'official' live release from the jamband legends. Phish followed in the Grateful Dead's tradition of allowing fans to trade tapes of all of their live shows, so there were thousands of hours of live music already circulating from the band. Their most popular official album was A Live One released only three years earlier in 1995. 

Full Show Friday: KISS Live at Madison Square Garden 1996

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...KISS! 

This week we head down the block from RtBE headquarters to MSG for the KISS reunion tour of 1996.  Get your makeup on early for Halloween weekend...

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

KISS show from Alive/Worldwide Tour (aka Reunion Tour). Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, July 27, 1996. Setlist: 00:23 - Deuce 05:16 - Calling Dr. Love 09:53 - Cold Gin 16:13 - Let Me Go, Rock and Roll 21:15 - Shout It Out Loud 24:05 - Watchin' You 27:53 - Firehouse 32:41 - Shock Me 37:18 - Ace guitar solo 45:02 - Strutter 49:07 - Rock Bottom 53:25 - Gene bass solo 56:53 - God of Thunder (includes Peter drum solo from 59:55 to 1:05:51) 1:08:17 - Love Gun 1:12:48 - 100,000 Years 1:17:56 - Paul guitar solo (extended Black Diamond intro) 1:20:16 - Black Diamond 1:28:30 - Detroit Rock City 1:34:59 - Rock and Roll All Nite KISS performed in original lineup: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss.

Album Review: Osees - A Foul Form

Osees

A Foul Form

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

The newest offering from the long running, but constantly shapeshifting Osees (or Thee Oh See's, OSC etc) makes a move directly to hardcore, punk and post-punk offerings with roots in the early 80's for this release. A Foul Form is a lo-fi blast of static laced frenetic energy. 

Live Stream: Thee Sacred Souls - Bandcamp Live Performance

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: Thee Sacred Souls - Bandcamp Live Performance

After catching some jazz legends, peep out Thee Sacred Souls Bandcamp Live Performance.  RSVP link. 

RtBE reviewed their self-titled debut for Glide and we dig on them. To get in the mood here is a tune:

Live Stream: Ron Carter Duo with Bill Charlap - Live from Birdland

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: Ron Carter Duo with Bill Charlap - Live from Birdland

Don't miss this great jazz show from the world famous Birdland tonight as Ron Carter and Bill Charlap get after it on bass and piano respectively. 

Grab tickets here as the set starts at 9:30 EST. To get in the mood here is some music from Carter: 

Album Review: Robyn Hitchcock - SHUFFLEMANIA!

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

It is of Robyn Hitchcock's newest release SHUFFLEMANIA! 

Check out the Beatles inspired tunes from Hitchcock and friends including some RtBE favorites such as Brendan Benson, Sean Lennon, Emma Swift and more. 

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

Live Review: Anthony D'Amato - Live at Mercury Lounge 10/22/22

Anthony D'Amato

Live at Mercury Lounge NYC 10/22/22

To celebrate the release of his new album At First There Was Nothing, Anthony D’Amato performed at Mercury Lounge on Saturday with some friends, onstage and in the crowd, helping out with singalongs. The early show (7pm start time) necessitated a tight set with little chatter between songs as the band and D’Amato got right to business.

New Single from Taylor Sanders "Firecracker"

The new single from Taylor Sanders is titled "Firecracker".

The tune is a mix of pop/country as Sanders uses sultry big beats and a touch of twang to deliver the tracks catchy chorus and verses.

Check out the track here:

 

Album Review: Young Gun Silver Fox - Ticket To Shangri-La

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

It is of Young Gun Silver Fox's fourth studio album Ticket To Shangri-La. 

Shiny, funky, west coast AOR straight out of the church of Steely Dan is what is to be found on this one.  

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

Debut Single From Blair Gun "Lemondrops"

The debut single from the San Diego, CA based Blair Gun is "Lemonheads"

The post-punk, garage band deliver banging beats and unique changes on the energetic track.  

Check it out below:

Album Review: Anthony D’Amato - At First There Was Nothing

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

It is of Anthony D'Amato's newest release At First There Was Nothing.  

A solid slice of indie-folk-rock as singer/songwriter D'Amato continues his hot streak in 2022 which started via Fantastic Cat. Also caught Anthony's record release show at Mercury Lounge, will have a review up tomorrow of that set which focused heavily on this album.

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

Debut Single from The Sleeping Souls "Liar/Lover"

The debut single from The Sleeping Souls arrives as the slow burning "Liar/Lover".

The band came together backing Frank Turner and now release their first single, with the full album due out in Autumn 2023. Regarding the song:

“We lie to ourselves and each other as easy as drawing breath. Every lover lies. “Liar/Lover” is about that moment in the breakdown of a relationship when you accept that there’s no repair: only ownership of your own part in its failure.”

Check it out here:

Dylan Cover #553 Courtney Marie Andrews "To Ramona"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Courtney Marie Andrews  playing "To Ramona"

This month we are doing another special focus in RtBE's Dylan Covers series. In the past we have highlighted The Byrds, Coulson-Dean-McGuiness-Flint, The Hollies, Joan Osbourne, Mountain, Betty LeVette , Reggae Covers and many more.

This month we highlight Dylan...Revisited for a full month of Dylan Covers.

Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune:
"To Ramona" is on the personal quotient of Another Side of Bob Dylan as Dylan balanced political works like "Chimes of Freedom" with more intimate and humorous songs. That album is transitional while possessing some amazing songs and a lot which show the breezy greatness of Dylan. "To Ramona" in particular was recorded in one session as Dylan used a Mexican folk song for inspiration and his personal relationship with Joan Baez apparently as the lyrical topic. While the song seems so easy for Dylan, thousands of songwriters would kill for some of these stanzas, a really dynamite, if understated, tune.  

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is our first time coming across Courtney Marie Andrews. 

Thoughts on Cover:

A delicate, direct offering of the sweet soft song, sung and played beautifully by Andrews. 

Live Stream: Phil and Friends - Live From the Capitol Theatre

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: Phil Friends Live from The Capitol Theatre

The second weekend of Phil Lesh's October run starts tonight. Stream it on Fans Live. 

To get in the mood here is some video from Phil and friends from last weekend:

Full Show Friday: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit - Live On My Green FM Music Festival 2020

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...Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit! 

This week we head to Live On My Green Music Festival back in 2020 for Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit's set. 

Having caught Isbell and crew this summer, and multiple times before that RtBE can attest to their live prowess. 

Pro Shot, Pro Sound, Full Set List Below.  Enjoy! 

Intro: 00:00:45 If It Takes a Lifetime 00:01:03 24 Frames 00:05:03 Stockholm 00:08:30 How To Forget 00:12:10 Traveling Alone 00:16:19 The Life You Chose 00:22:04 Decoration Day 00:26:19 Speed Trap Town 00:34:04 Alabama Pines 00:39:09 Codeine 00:44:10 Cover Me Up 00:51:20 Super 8 00:58:15 Something More Than Free 01:03:25 Flagship 01:07:25 Never Gonna Change 01:13:10 Children of Children 01:21:25