New Single/Video Knotted Wood "Middle of Tomorrow"

The Greensboro, North Carolina based rock outfit Knotted Wood have a new single/video out for their tune "Middle of Tomorrow". 

Check out the tune, which has a touch of Cheap Trick influence to it, below:

Full Show Friday: Ascension - 01.03.2015 Berlin

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...Ascension! 

It is upon us! BLACK Friday! In a tradition we started years ago it is time for the most evil Black Metal ever; because really it is the perfect soundtrack if you are hitting the brutality of shopping on this day. Granted we here at RtBE are not fans of the genre (or shopping) but have researched a few bands after enjoying the documentary Until The Light Takes Us.

New Single Sydney Ross Mitchell "Cynthia"

The Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Sydney Ross Mitchell has a new tune out, "Cynthia".

About the song the artist states:

Happy Thanksgiving from RtBE!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Make sure you spend some time over this holiday doing what is truly important...Watching The Last Waltz:

For the gear heads reading this, here is an excellent run down of all the equipment used for this historic show.

Since it is a holiday here in the USA, also make sure to enjoy your time with loved ones and family. As a famous man once said, "Enjoy Every Sandwich"...especially the leftover turkey, mashed potato, stuffing and gravy ones on potato rolls...

The last few years we have thrown it back to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades of the past and this years no different.

Here is the 2001 Thanksgiving Day Parade, now go get stuffed! 

Album Review: Die Spitz - Something To Consume

Die Spitz

Something To Consume

*** out of *****

The Austin, TX based Die Spitz debut full length on Third Man Records, Something To Consume, rumbles, drifts and pounds in rock/metal fashion.

Live Review: The Last Waltz New Orleans 11/23/25 Civic Theater New Orleans, LA

The Last Waltz New Orleans 

11/23/25 Civic Theater New Orleans, LA

A host of New Orleans musicians came together on the Sunday Night before Thanksgiving to celebrate one of the most legendary concerts of all time, The Last Waltz. The gorgeous Civic Theater in the Central Business District hosted the concert as fans of all ages filtered in to sing, dance, and enjoy the well-loved songs by The Band and beyond.

New Single/Video from Boy Golden with Cat Clyde "Cowboy Dreams"

The Winnipeg, Manitoba singer/songwriter Boy Golden has a new song/video out with Cat Clyde on supporting vocals "Cowboy Dreams". 

About the song the artist states:

Album Review: Various Artists - Stax Revue: Live in 65!

Various Artists

Stax Revue: Live in 65!

**** out of *****

Craft Records has reissued a monumental soul collection, Stax Revue: Live in 65! The re-mastered release showcases legends of the Stax label including Booker T. & The M.G.'s, Carla Thomas, The Mar-Keys, The Astors, David Porter, William Bell, Wendy Rene, The Mad Lads, Wilson Pickett, and Rufus Thomas.

New Single/Video from Charm of Finches "Meteor"

The Australian folk-pop duo Charm of Finches have a new single out "Meteor". 

About the song, the group state:

Album Review: Citric Dummies - Split With Turnstile

Citric Dummies 

Split With Turnstile

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

The newest full length release from the Minneapolis, Minnesota based Citric Dummies is a screeching affair that finds their collective tongues planted firmly in cheeks as they mosh and stage dive throughout their Split With Turnstile.   

Dylan Cover #708 Francesco De Gregori - "Non dirle che non è così (If You See Her, Say Hello)"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Francesco De Gregori playing "If You See Her, Say Hello"

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.

For November RtBE will be showcasing covers that appeared on Masked & Anonymous: Music from the Motion Picture

Thoughts on Original:

From the first time we tackled a cover of this song:

A really heart wrenching tune from Blood On The Tracks because of both the amazing lyrics and the vulnerability with which Dylan sings the words. The phrasing is excellent as well, with the song coming alive when sung with a sense of resignation and a touch of despair. A linchpin and sometimes over looked piece to perhaps Dylan's best album. 

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:

This is the fist time RtBE Francesco De Gregori, who is an Italian singer/songwriter.

Thoughts on Cover:

Acoustic guitar, light organ work, soft percussion and an overall delicate approach color De Gregori's take on the song. While it is sung in Italian, it stays with the same melody and timing as the original. The light strings strums and quick flutters work well. 

Full Show Friday: Paul Simon Tower Theater 1980

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...Paul Simon!

This week we go back to 1980 and the Tower Theater in Philadelphia with Paul Simon.

Pro Shot, Pro Sound, Enjoy:

Album Review: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram - Hard Road

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

Hard Road

*** out of *****

One of the hottest young guitar slinging bluesmen doing it today, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, takes a new path, moving from Alligator Records to releasing his first album on his own record label (Red Zero Records) as Hard Road deals with personal issues and evolution around blues, rock and soul splashes. 

New Single/Video from Rayon "Shopping"

The Portland, OR based outfit Rayon has a new video/single out "Shopping".

Check out the tune below:

Album Review: Geese - Getting Killed

Geese

Getting Killed

**** out of *****

The third album from the Brooklyn based outfit Geese is an enchanting mix of freak out sounds with an underlining groove that holds Getting Killed together. The art-rock outfit push, pull, and warp things over eleven thought provoking, yet still danceable efforts on this breakout offering. 

New Single/Video from Bella White "Little Things"

The New Orleans based singer/songwriter Bella White has a new single out, "Little Things", on Rounder Records. 

About the song White states:

Album Review: AVTT/PTTN - AVTT/PTTN

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

It is of AVTT/PTTN self-titled debut album, a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton.  

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

New Single/Video from Grayson Capps "My Body"

The Alabama based singer/songwriter Grayson Capps has a new song out, "My Body" on Royal Potato Family Records.

About the song, Capps states:

Album Review: The Beaches - No Hard Feelings

The Beaches

No Hard Feelings

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

The Toronto based outfit The Beaches broke out in a big way with 2023's excellent Blame My Ex as the quartet rocked with bruised hearts and rebound energy. Their newest offering No Hard Feelings shifts the groups style from pop punkish vibes towards studio new wave polish and a sense of restrained cool. 

Dylan Cover #707 Articolo 31 "Come Una Pietra Scalciata" (Like a Rolling Stone)

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's artist is Articolo 31 performing a cover of "Like A Rolling Stone" 

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.

For November RtBE will be showcasing covers that appeared on Masked & Anonymous: Music from the Motion Picture

Thoughts on Original:

From the first time we tackled a cover:
The song that launched a true revolution, with an opening snare drum like a dead man's last pistol shot baby. "Like A Rolling Stone" is mega in all fashions, Dylan is accusatory, mad, feed up, zoned out, poetic, rambling and always moving with the sound as the track is large and in charge even today. One of the Bard's top 3 songs any which way you break them down, "Like A Rolling Stone" has been covered by a ton of people and it (usually) always kicks ass. 

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:

This is the first time we have heard Articolo 31. They are a band from Milan Italy. 

Thoughts on Cover:

Now THIS is something different. An Italian hip-hop version of "Like A Rolling Stone" that samples Bob's voice and the original vocals. Pretty wild all around. 

 

RIP Todd Snider

RtBE are sad to learn of the passing of Todd Snider, he was 59.

Full Show Friday: Missy Elliott "OUT OF THIS WORLD" with Ciara, Busta Rhymes, Trina & Timbaland - Tampa, FL 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...Missy Elliott!

A fan shot video from Missy Elliott's tour stop last year in Tampa, FL with a whole host of special guests. 

Check it out below:

Album Review: Rocket - R is for Rocket

Rocket

R is for Rocket

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

For their full length debut, the Los Angeles based band Rocket rips back into the mid 90's with alt-rock abandon. R is for Rocket is a confident slice of rock when that seems rarer and rarer in today's market. 

New Single from Nearly Skulls "American Rules"

The Stockport, England based Nearly Skulls have a new tune out "American Rules".

Paul Sherwood states:

Album Review: Snocaps - Snocaps

Snocaps

S/T

**** out of *****

The twin sisters, Katie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee) and Allison Crutchfield (Swearin') partnered up with MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook to form Snocaps. The high profile coming together of artists dropped their self-titled debut full length without any fanfare on Anti records this past Halloween. The results are a catchy mix of indie rock and alt 90's throwback. 

New Single from Hello Cosmos "Gig Buddies"

The Manchester, England based Hello Cosmos have a new single out "Gig Buddies" 

Front man Ben Robinson states the song is about:

Album Review: River Eckert Band - Live at the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

River Eckert Band

Live at the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

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

The newest piano prodigy making his name, in the city where piano still rules the day, is the incredibly young River Eckert. The piano player/singer-songwriter delivered a set of classic covers and originals with a dynamite backing band at this years New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and released a live album directly titled from the Fairgrounds.   

New Single/Video from Grace Inspace "Emergency Contact"

The LA-born and London-bred artist Grace Inspace has a new single/video out for "Emergency Contact". 

About the song the artist states:

Celebrating Veterans Day, NYHC Style

Veterans Day is an important one in the USA's history, read more about it here.

Since this is a music site we will pay homage in that way. 

Album Review: Luther Dickinson ft. Datrian Johnson - Dead Blues Vol. 1

Luther Dickinson ft. Datrian Johnson

Dead Blues Volume 1

*** out of *****

Luther Dickinson's stint with Phil Lesh and Friends put him in close contact with Grahame Lesh. Grahame and Luther played shows as Dead Blues which dug into the traditional blues and folk songs that were the foundation of the Grateful Dead's career. Dickinson himself said he never considered recording these songs, until he met vocalist Datrian Johnson. 

Dylan Cover #706 Magokoro Brothers "My Back Pages"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's it is Magokoro Brothers performing a cover of "My Back Pages" 

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.

For November RtBE will be showcasing covers that appeared on Masked & Anonymous: Music from the Motion Picture

Thoughts on Dylan Original
From our first cover take on this tune:
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:
This is the first time we have heard Magokoro Brothers who are a Japanese band. 

Thoughts on Cover:

A cool easy rocking version with organ, electric guitar and firm drums keep the tune moving in upbeat folk rock fashion. The music owes to The Byrds version while the lyrics are sung in Japanese. It is very cool to hear Bob in another language.  

Happy 50th Anniversary Patti Smith's Horses

Happy 50th Anniversary Patti Smith's Horses. 

Patti Smith's debut album that still resonates 50 years later. 

Happy 45th Anniversary to Motörhead's - Ace of Spades

Happy 45th Anniversary to Motörhead's Ace of Spades.

The pinnacle of the band's career....

Full Show Friday: Joan Osborne - Infinity Music Hall 2014

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...Joan Osborne! 

Today we head back to 2014 for Joan Osborne at Infinity Music Hall in Hartford, CT. It is a nice mix of originals and covers. 

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

Tracklist: 01. intro 02. St. Teresa 03. Mongrels 04. Kitten's Got Claws 05. Work On Me 06. Game Of Love 07. Spider Web 08. One Of Us 09. Tupelo Honey 10. Rhymes 11. Brokedown Palace 12. credits

Happy 30th Anniversary to GZA - Liquid Swords

Happy 30th Anniversary to the GZA's excellent album Liquid Swords.

When you break down the Wu Tang's solo albums, Liquid Swords is always close to the top. 

Album Review: Eric Gales - A Tribute to LJK

Eric Gales

A Tribute to LJK

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

For his newest album, blues guitar slinger Eric Gales focused on a place as close to his heart as he could get, a tribute to his brother who passed away too young. A Tribute to LJK is dedicated to Emmanuel Gales also known as Little Jimmy King, a strong bluesman in his own right and someone who Eric always looked up to. Working with a solid band and a host of A-list blues guests, Gale has crafted a strong album that his big brother would be proud of. 

New Single/Video from Valerie June "Runnin' and Searchin'"

The Memphis, TN based artist Valerie June, has a new single out "Runnin' and Searchin'". 

RtBE are big fans of June, reviewing all of her albums dating back to 2013, ranking her in a bunch of our favorites lists and even getting her in the Full Show Friday series. 

She sounds great again on her newest single, check it out below:

Album Review: Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country - Horizons

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country

Horizons

*** out of *****

The newest release from Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, titled Horizons is a double album featuring fifteen tracks that fully luxuriate in (and for the most part keep separate) Donato's two great musical loves; classic country and modern jamband sounds.     

New Single/Video from Regrowth "Downpour"

The Cagliari based metal outfit Regrowth have a new video/single out "Downpour" 

Check out the screaming and slamming tune below:

Album Review: Cate Le Bon - Michelangelo Dying

Cate Le Bon

Michelangelo Dying

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

Cate Le Bon had another album she was working on when she realized she couldn't avoid the pain of her relationship break up, so she ditched that record and focused on Michelangelo Dying. It is an album on the Mexican Summer label that is full of heartache, longing and rebirth around Le Bon's cinematic sound structures of warped synths, languid guitars and looping beats. 

New Single from Louis O'Hara "Magpie"

The Pembroke Dock, West Wales based singer/songwriter Louis O'Hara has a new single out, "Magpie".

Check out the easy flowing effort below:

Album Review: George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners - Porter's Pocket

George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners

Porter's Pocket

*** out of *****

The newest offering from the legendary George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners is a breezy nine song album of instrumentals that bump and shimmy. Porter's Pocket feels easy and natural, as if the band just started jamming and hit record. 

Dylan Cover #705 Sophie Zelmani "Most of the Time"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's it is Sophie Zelmani performing a live cover of "Most of the Time" 

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.

For November 2025 RtBE will be showcasing covers that appeared on Masked & Anonymous: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

Thoughts on Dylan Original
From our first cover take on this tune:
One of the best songs in Dylan's repertoire from any of his era's and also one of the most important, "Most Of The Time" proved Dylan was far from done as an artist.  Showing up on the return to form album Oh Mercy, "Most Of The Time" is a revelation with it's descending bass line and powerfully stark lyrics.  There is a palpable sense of desperation, longing,  sadness, a nervous sense of things are falling apart around singer; this tune touches a nerve and makes you stand up and take notice.

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is the first time we have heard Sophie Zelmani who is a Swedish singer-songwriter

Thoughts on Cover:

A very cool understated cover that switches genders and works with Zelmani's quite vocals and subdued style.