Merry Christmas from Rock the Body Electric

Have a Happy One on @RockBodyElec:

Click that read more for a few of our favorite holiday tunes!

Full Show Friday: The Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge - Christmas Carols Live

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 Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge!

Tis' the season!

Pro shot, pro sound, full setlist and information below:

’Tis the season to be jolly! The lads of The Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge sing wonderfully festive Christmas Carols. From ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ and Taveners beloved ‘The Lamb’, to the especially for the choir written hymn ‘Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day’ - enjoy five centuries of Christmas music. AVROTROS Klassiek wishes you the best of holidays and a very musical and cheerful 2018! Ding Dong! Merrily on High! 

The musicians: Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge Andrew Nethsinga [conductor] Glen Dempsey [organ] Gareth John [baritone] Laura van der Heijden [cello] 

On the musical program: Bob Chilcot - The Shepherds Carol William Mathias - Sir Christèmas John Taverner - The Lamb Ralph Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on Christmas Carols Giles Swayne - Adam Lay Ybounden James Burton - Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day Johann Sebastian Bach - Chorale Prelude ‘In dulci jubilo’, BWV 729 Francis Poulenc - Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël Franz Gruber - Silent Night Traditional - Ding Dong, Merrily on High! Traditional - O Come, All Ye Faithful John Joubert - There Is No Rose James Pierpont - Jingle Bells 

Recording: The Sunday Morning Concert of Sunday the 16th of December 2018, live in The Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam.

Dylan Cover #612 Sinéad O'Connor "Property of Jesus"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Sinéad O'Connor playing "Property of Jesus" 

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 and December we highlight covers from: Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International 

Thoughts on Original:

While Bob was moving back into his secular waters with his album Shot of Love, the first song recorded during those sessions was very closed to the church, and that was "Property of Jesus". Dylan was very much in his Saved phase when this tune was written and recorded. No smirking trickster in these lyrics, just straight ahead fire and brimstone with big late 70's early 80's layers of instrumentation and backing vocals. One of The Bard's better praise songs that walks the line between rock and gospel.   

 

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:

A unique voice in modern pop music Sinéad O'Connor could flutter and float vocal or growl and rip your heart out with her singing. Troubled, opinionated, unfairly maligned, O'Connor has a lot of multitudes, and she unfortunately is gone too soon. While RtBE were never huge fans, we always respected her, her fierce determination and her majestic vocals.   

Thoughts on Cover:

O'Connor ups the snarl and turns on the folk/punk for this take on the tune. It moves along at a fast pace as she sings with a force and a touch of anger. It is an odd choice of a cover from O'Connor who always had a rocky relationship with religion (to say the least), as this one is straight ahead, but that was Sinéad, full of mystery.  

Merry Christmas.  

Merry Christmas from Rock The Body Electric

Have a Happy One on @RockBodyElec:

Click that read more for a few of our favorite holiday tunes!

Live Review: No Redeeming Social Value, Butterbrain and more 12/17/23 @ Bowery Electric, NYC

No Redeeming Social Value, Butterbrain 

RBNX, Chumhuffer, T.O.Y.S

Live 12/17/23

Bowery Electric NYC

A 'Back to NYHC Roots Holiday Slamboree' brought free, all ages, hardcore punk back to the Lower East Side on Sunday December 17th as a host of NYC based acts played the Bowery Electric. The benefit show was organized by Drew Stone and New York Hard Core Comics and it encouraged people to bring used coats to those in need, spearheaded by @womenofthepit, the crowd spent the afternoon enjoying the aggressive sounds. 

First up was T.O.Y.S (Tired Of Your Shit) as the Long Island based hardcore/punk act fired up the crowd. The four piece of Vocals - Cherry Bee, Guitar - Jess Corallo, Drums - Jas edge, Bass - Victoria Pietrzak delivered the screeching goods on "Overtime" and then focused on their debut EP with the marching beats and yelling vocals of "Better Off Dead" and the old school punk vibes of the infectious "Sand In My Crotch". 

The quintet Chumhuffer was next as the five piece, (Shawn Refuse: Vocals Joe Dorane: Guitar and Vocals Blackout Matt: Guitar and Vocals Ryan Paige: Bass Jimmy Duke: Drums) used siren like guitars and vocals straight out of Jello Biafra's playbook letting tunes like "Struffoli" splatter around the LES. "Self Implode" added a touch of new wave to the punk proceedings while "Fuck You Not Sorry" was a new song that had a video filmed for it at the show. The band delivered "Cancel Me" that contained a big breakdown section which saw a shark costumed slam dancer swimming through the pit. 

RBNX (The Raddigan Brothers Noise Experience) a trio of Mike Dietz Bass / Vox, Phil Bartsch Drums / Vox, Kyle Behnken Guitar / Vox played a unique set that was grounded in hardcore/punk, but could shift to ska and metal from stanza to stanza, sometimes in jarring fashion. "S​.​K​.​U​.​F​.​F​.​L." is straight ahead aggression, with throat shredding vocals, before a slowed down finale and flying six string riffs while "Cost of Life" was stop/start stuttering punk rock. "World To Burn" was the most dynamic of the set as it showed a more melodic side of the trio with ripping lead guitar from Behnken along with flashes of ska. 

Speaking of ska, that was front and center for Butterbrain's tight set as the funk/punk/ska outfit took the stage and blew it out. The heavy set saw the band (Aaron Collins- vocals, bass, keys Sally May- vocals Mike Caldarella- drums, percussion Chris Arbisi - vocals, alto sax Brendan Stiles- vocals, trumpet Juan "Bebe" Rodriguez- guitars Carl Reinlib- trombone Terry Thomas- tenor sax) rev up the power on tracks like "Relapse" but it was their two covers that stole the show. The band delivered a mid set version of "Ugly" by Fishbone that was dynamite with horns and soaring vocals before wrapping up their set with powerful blast through Bad Brain's "I Against I", ending a strong run of tunes. 

Headliners No Redeeming Social Value were ready to close out the show with a party as the band careened onto the stage via the fiery "More Tattoos" which kept flowing directly into "Wake Up" as the group (Dean Miller - vocals, Kent Miller - guitar, John Franko - bass, Glen Lorieo - drums) were synched up from the get go. The slamming punk rock of "ASPCA" shook the walls of the LES club while "Sociophilia" displayed huge drums and cymbal crashes.

Tons of balloons filled the pit as the band broke out "Beer ='s Fun" to start a trifecta of drinking tunes. It was followed by the old school punk slashing of "Brew Crew" and the rolling thunder rumble of "Still Drinking" which got the packed crowd to sing along. After a tribute to NYHC legend "Ratbones" the pit went nuts again for "Old-E" before a twist to the sound as guest electric banjo player Chris D'Andrea (aka Chrissy Goblin) joined on "I'm Gonna Puke", adding some twangy country sounds to the hardcore punk. 

Another special guest, original NRSV member Mike Dixon, joined the band to help sing a few anthemic punk songs, the groove-tastic "No Regrets" and the sarcastic "Skinheads Rule" before the band closed the whole day out with a pummeling version of "Microwave" that found the crowd in one last mosh pit frenzy. A solid day of music, for a good cause as hardcore punk once again returned to Manhattan's Lower East Side. 

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Merry Christmas from Rock the Body Electric

Have a Happy One on @RockBodyElec:

Here is our favorite Christmas song for the Holiday Season, sing it Clarence!


And a a few bonus tunes as stocking-stuffer's because we are in the giving spirit. Here is Albert King trying to get Santa the respect he deserves...


Jimmy Jule and the Nuclear Soul System let's you that "Xmas Done Got Funky":

Our friends The Clay Pigeons doing their best with "Oh, The Holidays":

and we will end with Reigning Sound double dipping with "Jingle Bell Rock" and "If Christmas Can't Bring You Home":

Enjoy the holiday and as always, thanks for reading.

Dylan Cover #561 Federico Borluzzi "Must Be Santa" 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 Federico Borluzzi playing "Must Be Santa"

Thoughts on Original:
In 2009 Bob Dylan released Christmas In The Heart and unleashed his version of the rollicking "Must Be Santa" and it's killer video upon the world.

Based on a German drinking song, "Must Be Santa" was concocted by Hal Moore and Bill Fredericks and first released in 1960. Dylan's version is a blast in a polka style tossing in Presidents into the mix. While technically not an original for this series...who cares?  

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is our first time hearing Federico Borluzzi who is a singer-songwriter from Aosta, Italy

Thoughts on Cover:

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Rock the Body Electric

Have a Happy One on @RockBodyElec:

Here is our favorite Christmas song for the Holiday Season, sing it Clarence!


And a a few bonus tunes as stocking-stuffer's because we are in the giving spirit. Here is Albert King trying to get Santa the respect he deserves...


Jimmy Jule and the Nuclear Soul System let's you that "Xmas Done Got Funky":

Our friends The Clay Pigeons doing their best with "Oh, The Holidays":

and we will end with Reigning Sound double dipping with "Jingle Bell Rock" and "If Christmas Can't Bring You Home":

Enjoy the holiday and as always, thanks for reading.

Full Show Friday: Chase - Christmas in Concert Live 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...Chase!

The artist Chase sings Christmas songs backed by the Summer Street Band. Pro shot, Pro Sound, full set list below. Merry Christmas. 

Enjoy this hour-long, live Christmas performance by Chase featuring both nostalgic classics & Great American Songbook standards. This concert has been made possible by the generosity of dear family, friends, supporters, patrons, and friends. Thank you, and Merry Christmas!! Virtual Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/chasesings This Live Concert Is Also Available On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0hdErP... Setlist: 0:00- It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 4:22- Winter Wonderland 7:41- The Christmas Song 12:10- White Christmas 14:43- Please Come Home for Christmas 18:30- Kiss Me Beneath The Mistletoe 22:13- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 26:13- Don't Get Around Much Anymore 28:48- I’ve Got You Under My Skin/The Look of Love 36:38- It Had to be You [with Scott Truran] 40:48- Georgia On My Mind 46:00- This Christmas 50:04- Spend A Little Christmas 53:55- I’ll Be Home For Christmas 57:33- Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow! 1:00:43- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1:05:25- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 1:08:38- Credits ________________________________ Vocalist: Chase ________________________________ Website: https://www.chasesings.com Instagram: @chasesings.music Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chasesings ________________________________ Due to the generosity of our Kickstarter backers, we were able to donate $1000 to the DYRK1A Syndrome International Association through the Christmas In Concert project. This is an organization that is very close to my heart, so, thank you, Kickstarter backers, for making a special difference in the lives of affected individuals and families!! To donate directly to this cause, please click here: http://www.dyrk1a.org/donate _________________________________ Special Thanks To: Musicians (Summer Street Band) Drums- Scott Truran Guitar- Tim Gowens Keys Left- Stan Coates Keys Right- Robert Meadows Bass- Kenny Bentley Saxophone- Ollie Patterson Venue (The Oak House) William Nolan Tony Nolan Audio Jorge Castro Video Team (Aethon Films) Will Ogburn Jon Haight Chris Brady Alex Wolcott Wardrobe Karon Davis-Truran Photography Walt McDole Set Design Karon Davis-Truran Bert Cooper

Dylan Cover #510 Wirral Ukulele Orchestra "Must Be Santa" 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 Wirral Ukulele Orchestra playing "Must Be Santa"

Thoughts on Original:
In 2009 Bob Dylan released Christmas In The Heart and unleashed his version of the rollicking "Must Be Santa" and it's killer video upon the world.

Based on a German drinking song, "Must Be Santa" was concocted by Hal Moore and Bill Fredericks and first released in 1960. Dylan's version is a blast in a polka style tossing in Presidents into the mix. While technically not an original for this series...who cares?  

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is our first time hearing the Wirral Ukulele Orchestra

Thoughts on Cover:

Merry Christmas!

Live Streams: Goosemas - Live from Mohegan Sun

For the last year live music was on lock down (like everything else in New York City). Live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are improving on the pandemic front in this city, but live streams will be an option for 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 always check out or 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: Goosemas - Live from Mohegan Sun

Here is the announcement for the special show:

Connecticut-based rock quintet Goose celebrates the holidays with Goosemas live from Mohegan Sun Arena, the band’s first-ever arena performance.  Goosemas is the band’s eighth annual holiday celebration and premieres Saturday, December 18 at 8PM ET exclusively on The Relix Channel via Twitch. This year’s show sees Goose take the stage for three sets, with plenty of surprises in store for fans attending both in person and at home. Proceeds from the livestream benefit Family & Children’s Agency, a Norwalk, Connecticut non-profit serving thousands of children, families, adults, and seniors each year. Viewers can donate to the organization directly through the livestream or on Family & Children Agency's website. With the holiday season upon us and magic in the air, it's time for us to celebrate! Subscribe now to The Relix Channel, exclusively on Twitch, to watch the full show for free.

To get in the mood here is a song from Goose:

Fun New Christmas Song from Sin City "High By Christmas Time"

The new for 2020 duo Sin City has been writing and performing all through the pandemic and their newest release is a fun Xmas romp titled "High By Christmas Time".

Can check out the song on bandcamp or below. Sin City have put our a few albums in 2020 and more are on the horizon from the partnership in early 2021. 

Merry Christmas from Rock The Body Electric

Have a Happy One on @RockBodyElec:

Here is our favorite Christmas song for the Holiday Season, sing it Clarence!


And a a few bonus tunes as stocking-stuffer's because we are in the giving spirit. Here is Albert King trying to get Santa the respect he deserves...


Jimmy Jule and the Nuclear Soul System let's you that "Xmas Done Got Funky":

Our friends The Clay Pigeons doing their best with "Oh, The Holidays":

and we will end with Reigning Sound double dipping with "Jingle Bell Rock" and "If Christmas Can't Bring You Home":

Enjoy the holiday and as always, thanks for reading.

Dylan Cover #459 Chris Moore "Must Be Santa" 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 Chris Moore playing "Must Be Santa"

Thoughts on Original:
In 2009 Bob Dylan released Christmas In The Heart and unleashed his version of the rollicking "Must Be Santa" and it's killer video upon the world.

Based on a German drinking song, "Must Be Santa" was concocted by Hal Moore and Bill Fredericks and first released in 1960. Dylan's version is a blast in a polka style tossing in Presidents into the mix. While technically not an original for this series...who cares?  

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is our first time hearing Chris Moore 

Thoughts on Cover:

Merry Christmas Everyone. 

Merry Christmas from Rock The Body Electric

Have a Happy One on @RockBodyElec:

Here is our favorite Christmas song for the Holiday Season, sing it Clarence!


And a a few bonus tunes as stocking-stuffer's because we are in the giving spirit. Here is Albert King trying to get Santa the respect he deserves...


Jimmy Jule and the Nuclear Soul System let's you that "Xmas Done Got Funky":


Enjoy the holiday and as always, thanks for reading.

Dylan Cover #407 Cha and Pa "Must Be Santa" 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 Cha and Pa playing "Must Be Santa"

Thoughts on Original:
In 2009 Bob Dylan released Christmas In The Heart and unleashed his version of the rollicking "Must Be Santa" and it's killer video upon the world.

Based on a German drinking song, "Must Be Santa" was concocted by Hal Moore and Bill Fredericks and first released in 1960. Dylan's version is a blast in a polka style tossing in Presidents into the mix. While technically not an original for this series...who cares? 

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:
Cha and Pa are charming.

Thoughts on Cover:
Merry Christmas Everyone. 

New Single "Gypsy Christmas" from Zaragoza

The L.A. based singer songwriter Zaragoza has released a new tune for the season with his original composition "Gypsy Christmas".

Regarding the tune Zaragoza (real name Drew Zaragoza) stated:

"Christmas has always been my favorite Holiday and the modern commercialism of it can make it stressful which is the opposite of what its about. This song is about getting away from that modern commercialism."

It is a relaxed breathy track which you can hear below and download it as well.


Take a few minutes and slow down with this easy going, dreamy tune during this frantic time of year.

Merry Christmas from Rock The Body Electric

Have a Happy One on @RockBodyElec:

Here is our favorite Christmas song for the Holiday Season, sing it Clarence!


And a bonus tune as a stocking-stuffer because we are in the giving spirit. Here is Albert King trying to get Santa the respect he deserves...


Enjoy the holiday and as always, thanks for reading.

Dylan Cover #356 Hey Carmen "Must Be Santa" 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 Hey Carmen playing "Must Be Santa"

Thoughts on Original:
In 2009 Bob Dylan released Christmas In The Heart and unleashed his version of the rollicking "Must Be Santa" and it's killer video upon the world.

Based on a German drinking song, "Must Be Santa" was concocted by Hal Moore and Bill Fredericks and first released in 1960. Dylan's version is a blast in a polka style tossing in Presidents into the mix. While technically not an original for this series...who cares?   

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is our first time coming across Hey Carmen who posts cover versions of tunes to her youtube channel.

Thoughts on Cover:
So great. Merry Christmas everyone.

For December RTBE will be be dipping into some Dylan songs which we have not featured in this series yet and we are over 350 at this point, so look for some deeper cuts coming.

Merry Christmas from Rock The Body Electric

Have a Happy One on @RockBodyElec:

Here is our favorite Christmas song for the Holiday Season, sing it Clarence!


And a bonus tune as a stocking-stuffer because we are in the giving spirit. Here is Albert King trying to get Santa the respect he deserves...


Enjoy the holiday and as always, thanks for reading.