OMG. Spotted the starter block in a rather strange place today (not divulging that location) but I am divulging this video. I think it is awesome. Maybe a silver headed fox is what I should be looking for ......
Click 1 - Older Ladies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4QzHeUE-CM
This is a really funny way to look at the idea of an older woman. In my 20's an older woman was an awesome idea (of course they were in there 30s then) but now .... lets just say keep your eyes open for all possibilities, you never know when the best thing in your life might appear.
With that said and that video posted, I am EXTREMELY concerned about where this might lead us. Let me look at the suggestions, we may need to take a detour.......
Yep! As a expected, I tried a couple of the "you should try this links" and we do NOT want to try any of those! Oh well, lets detour and have a fun trip ....
Click 2 - Sensible Shoes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKWiKNMKhgQ
I won't even lie! Its taken about 1 hour to find a reasonable detour, but I think this one will work.... Funny thing is I didn't know this video existed! The song finally popped into my head after 60 minutes of failure trying to follow Click 1. I think this one works but in a REALLY odd kinda way.
Its no secret that I think that DLR is one of the best front men ever! Tight lyrics that actually make sense, humor to go along with it and a look that I will never be able to reflect. I think this video shows all three! This is probably the last thing that he did that exhibited all three of those attributes. Did I mention that Dave is one of my favorite "brushes with greatness"? Ask me about it some time and I will explain.
Click 3 - Rock Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg06B46VVys
Sometimes, when you pick a video by a well established band, its tough for Youtube to give you any suggestion other than that band. Tonight, I find myself in that position with Dave except for this one suggestion, which happens to be awesome. I got a couple of Great White stories but I dont think sharing them here is appropriate. If you want a full description of this awesome band, ask me, lets just say that one starts with a pistol and the other starts with a married woman. The rest go down from there, but its all about the rock n roll so ROCK ME.
Click 4 - Slow and Easy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9uFNHvDBVg
Well at least we have choices now. Known as a Robert Plant wanna be, Whitesnake leader singer is an awesome influence on the eighties music scene. Some of that has to do with the videos featuring his then girlfriend, Tawny Kitaen! O yeah, look her up on Google and that white dress! Anyways, this is an awesome song. This one pre-dates her but probably helped lead him in that direction. Strange but real fact, this guy was at one point considered a possible replacement for Bon Scott (after his untimely death) in AC/DC. Great song and still one of my favorite band names of all time. I only have one story about this band, I was able to find myself in an elevator with both David and Tawny in Birmingham Alabama a few hours before the show and he was not so nice, but she was truly as beautiful in that moment as she was in that video. Bottom line, he was DICK!!!! I guess he wan't happy that I was in the elevator?
Click 5 - Dirty Little Mind - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FMNb4Jw2KI
So Jackyl is a really fun band originally out of the Atlanta area. I think Jesse owns a rather large bar these days around Sturgis!!!!!! You might have seen him on a few show.....?????? I think this one hit the streets during my second marriage. I have never seen this band live (kinda odd I know). However, my second wife did see them live and bought me this really cool (at least rock wise) shirt that had printed on the back "Rock Me, Roll Me, Jackyl Me Off". See the shirt at 0:55 of the video. Still have that freakin shirt somewhere.....
Click 6 - Thunderkiss 65 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPNFVj-pISU
I love this song and video and I am super happy this one came up in the list. The video has a whole Faster Pussycat vibe going which is really cool (look that one up, 1965 exploitation movie) that I actually paid 90s money to see. Fun and groovy all at the same time. Funny thing is that this is not the only band to refer to their love of the movie, think Faster Pussycat!!!! Where did they get that name from?
And with that, we end this trip!
Friday, June 27, 2014
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Well, Its Sunday, Lets see what is being offered
Its Sunday evening. I have had a good weekend. I wonder what Youtbue is offering for the nights adventure...
Click 1 - Gypsy Road - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j7E7pvLxmI
Wow, without a doubt one of the coolest sounding "blues rock" bands ever. I've been able to see them several times but not on this particular tour. I think its is cool too see the band playing around the Aztec ruins. Hard to believe I didn't see this back in the day!
Click 2 - The Ballad Of Jayne - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6198qSm0Y0
One of the most underrated bands of the hair metal days. They got lost in the whole Guns n Roses scene. A really soft ballad that stands the test of time, but also demonstrates why they got lost in the shuffle. How could this band even afford that much production on their second album as the "metal" business was dying?
Click 3 - Fly to the Angels - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukmobha2krY
Never figured this one would end up here but that is what happens when you allow Youtube to guide you. Without a doubt, one of the prettiest singers of the 80s (not that I float that way) and one of the coolest sounding voices too (probably has to do with the effects channel). Love the visual of the vintage planes setting against the lyrics though.
Click 4 - Yankee Rose -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9_VIXvCgl8
Speaking of pretty, its my honeymoon night baby!! I love the late eighties David Lee Roth videos. These things are as funny as the lyrics that the man comes up with .... So give me a bottle of anything and a glazed doughnut to goooooooooo ............. forget about it! Coming off the fall out with VH, Dave went out on his on! I met Dave in Huntsville Alabama on this tour. Strange story, we were both taking a leak by a dumpster on the backside of the Von Braun. I couldn't talk him into some passes for the show but it was awesome, go back to Click 1 - Cinderella opened on an earlier album.
Click 5 - Get the Funk Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1AxoPTAgxA
Musically speaking these guys are tight. DAMN, that was one amazing solo at the start of the song! AND another one at the 4:45 minute mark! That singer spent a "minute" as the singer for VanHanlen!!!!!!!!!!
Click 6 - Solo/Eruption - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDOFIttS69I
Just for fun, we will end with another VanHalen reference. Eddy is an amazing guitarist! but needs to check his ego at the door. Then again, if I could play to well, the last thing I would check at the door is my EGO>
Nice trip!
Click 1 - Gypsy Road - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j7E7pvLxmI
Wow, without a doubt one of the coolest sounding "blues rock" bands ever. I've been able to see them several times but not on this particular tour. I think its is cool too see the band playing around the Aztec ruins. Hard to believe I didn't see this back in the day!
Click 2 - The Ballad Of Jayne - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6198qSm0Y0
One of the most underrated bands of the hair metal days. They got lost in the whole Guns n Roses scene. A really soft ballad that stands the test of time, but also demonstrates why they got lost in the shuffle. How could this band even afford that much production on their second album as the "metal" business was dying?
Click 3 - Fly to the Angels - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukmobha2krY
Never figured this one would end up here but that is what happens when you allow Youtube to guide you. Without a doubt, one of the prettiest singers of the 80s (not that I float that way) and one of the coolest sounding voices too (probably has to do with the effects channel). Love the visual of the vintage planes setting against the lyrics though.
Click 4 - Yankee Rose -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9_VIXvCgl8
Speaking of pretty, its my honeymoon night baby!! I love the late eighties David Lee Roth videos. These things are as funny as the lyrics that the man comes up with .... So give me a bottle of anything and a glazed doughnut to goooooooooo ............. forget about it! Coming off the fall out with VH, Dave went out on his on! I met Dave in Huntsville Alabama on this tour. Strange story, we were both taking a leak by a dumpster on the backside of the Von Braun. I couldn't talk him into some passes for the show but it was awesome, go back to Click 1 - Cinderella opened on an earlier album.
Click 5 - Get the Funk Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1AxoPTAgxA
Musically speaking these guys are tight. DAMN, that was one amazing solo at the start of the song! AND another one at the 4:45 minute mark! That singer spent a "minute" as the singer for VanHanlen!!!!!!!!!!
Click 6 - Solo/Eruption - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDOFIttS69I
Just for fun, we will end with another VanHalen reference. Eddy is an amazing guitarist! but needs to check his ego at the door. Then again, if I could play to well, the last thing I would check at the door is my EGO>
Nice trip!
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Its Friday, lets get stone'rd
Its Friday, I need Friday! Its been a really long week and I hope this will help me to wash some of the week's crap off of me...... Well now its Saturday, I wasn't able to complete this last night for a variety of reasons.... Lets see what we have and what we need to add......
Click 1 - Viking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw3vWT8fy0w
I love the 70's inspired sound that these guys have going! I also like the fact that it is so close to modern rock n roll sound. For me, this is the "bomb" from a driving sound that needs little or no introduction. This is my first listen of the band and song, let me know what you think
Click 2 - Badass Rock n Roll - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeGmo_0gsSg
WOW! Anvil has gotten a little attention of late as one of the last "hangers on" from the greatest decade musically. These guys have to be approaching my Dad's age which is inspiring to me. The sound is kinda generic which is why the never made it to the top, but at least they aren't slaving to a 9-5 job.
Click 3 - Gandalf Took the Drug- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7cF8ib6VYk
I have no idea of where this comes from, but I love the combination of slide guitar and harmonica! This is some crazy stuff and I love the Tolkien reference. This one reminds me of a favorite band, Five Horse Johnson except for the vocals. I will need to dig a little deeper into this band.
Click 4 - Hocus Pocus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ouPGGLI6Q
Well, I can absolutely say that I have never heard lyrics like that! Strange might be the only way to describe this one, but it is original. The keyboardist eye's are insane...... and a standing ovation at the end? Goodness knows where this might lead to.....
Click 5 - Radar Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQjqqy2hhDA
This is a live version from that Midnight Special show that I dont remember ever seeing as a kid, but it looks like it was awesome. Anyway, White Lion covered this in the 80's using a heavier drum to bring out the sound which is what turned me onto the song. Terry Bozio (spelling?) played drums with Golden Earring if I remember correctly and he went on to play with Jeff Beck in his solo days.
Click 6 - Blinded by the Light - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcWVL4B-4pI
Hit another Midnight Special, man I need to dig into those archives. Check out this super cool edition! Odd fact, Bruce Springsteen originally wrote and recorded this song!
Strange trip, not sure why I didn't complete it last night (well......) but I enjoyed finishing it today.
Click 1 - Viking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw3vWT8fy0w
I love the 70's inspired sound that these guys have going! I also like the fact that it is so close to modern rock n roll sound. For me, this is the "bomb" from a driving sound that needs little or no introduction. This is my first listen of the band and song, let me know what you think
Click 2 - Badass Rock n Roll - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeGmo_0gsSg
WOW! Anvil has gotten a little attention of late as one of the last "hangers on" from the greatest decade musically. These guys have to be approaching my Dad's age which is inspiring to me. The sound is kinda generic which is why the never made it to the top, but at least they aren't slaving to a 9-5 job.
Click 3 - Gandalf Took the Drug- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7cF8ib6VYk
I have no idea of where this comes from, but I love the combination of slide guitar and harmonica! This is some crazy stuff and I love the Tolkien reference. This one reminds me of a favorite band, Five Horse Johnson except for the vocals. I will need to dig a little deeper into this band.
Click 4 - Hocus Pocus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ouPGGLI6Q
Well, I can absolutely say that I have never heard lyrics like that! Strange might be the only way to describe this one, but it is original. The keyboardist eye's are insane...... and a standing ovation at the end? Goodness knows where this might lead to.....
Click 5 - Radar Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQjqqy2hhDA
This is a live version from that Midnight Special show that I dont remember ever seeing as a kid, but it looks like it was awesome. Anyway, White Lion covered this in the 80's using a heavier drum to bring out the sound which is what turned me onto the song. Terry Bozio (spelling?) played drums with Golden Earring if I remember correctly and he went on to play with Jeff Beck in his solo days.
Click 6 - Blinded by the Light - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcWVL4B-4pI
Hit another Midnight Special, man I need to dig into those archives. Check out this super cool edition! Odd fact, Bruce Springsteen originally wrote and recorded this song!
Strange trip, not sure why I didn't complete it last night (well......) but I enjoyed finishing it today.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Orchestra Time?
Wow! As you can guess, I am not a big fan of orchestra music. Sure, it takes a tremendous amount of time and practice to develop the skills to be included in an orchestra and they do sound amazing in the right music hall with the acoustics, etc. but Rock N Roll? Not really.
A few years ago, a few bands thought it would be a neat night out for them to team up with an orchestra and play their songs. Old geezers at the orchestra house (and season tickets) get an introduction to modern rock and roll and young kids get an introduction to the cello. Fair enough, Metallica pulled it off rather well but as an accompaniment to the band!
Today, I found this starter video which will no doubt land us on some rather strange combinations ... As Jim said, "People are Strange....."
Click 1 - Baby Got Back - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w59e20ijOpE
Love the enthusiasm of the ladies on the stage. Can't and won't guess the ladies age, but that one in the black dress seemed to be enjoying a little more than the rest. Was she a plant or a MOM that really needed to fun night out (and hit the bottle early)?
Click 2 - Master of Puppets - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A39C6o6x-fU
Awesome song, with or without the orchestra! In listening to this it makes me wonder of who is at the disadvantage, orchestra or band? With the orchestra, the band has to be so amazingly tight from a timing standpoint (almost TOO structured for a rock and roll sound). At the same time, the orchestra (or conductor at least) better be prepared to "resynch" as necessary. Maybe I'm wrong on both accounts as I have ZERO musical skills, just looking in from the fans side.
Click 3 - Nothing Else Matters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QohUdrgbD2k
So, I don't know anything about Lucie Silvas except she is gorgeous and can sing. I don't know the story of her choosing a Metallica song to perform (maybe she does this often?). However, that sure is an uptight looking orchestra crowd sitting around those initial tables. I wonder if they heard the original would they be so appreciative of the song?
Click 4 - I am the Walrus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTvsSnRKw2E
Lots happening here! First, Tommy is from my hometown and we went to the same high school, a couple of years apart. I played ball with his cousin. This is a youth orchestra, which makes this so much more amazing to me. Lastly, they are not even playing a song by the band Styx. Lots of practice required to pull this one off.
Click 5 - Ive Seen All Good People - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvEVQorkkKw
I had to do a little double check just to make sure, but this is the John Anderson of (semi) fame the band Yes. I wasn't a big fan of "progressive" rock and roll in my early days but his voice is so recognizable from Yes videos on MTV (yeah, back when they were a video station not pregnant pre-teens). Its fun to simply see the just how much fun the kids are having during the show.
Click 6 - Rock this Bitch??????? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36MLAWaigM0
Based on the explanation, I guess that is the name of the song. I'm not a fan of Ben Fold or whatever he/they are called, but hethey are playing with the contemporary orchestra and its fun how he pulls them all together to make it interesting. I guarantee this guy has a lot more in his music repatriate than standard rock n roll skills based on his pulling that together (rehearsed or not).
Fabulous and accidental find to kick us off and fun to run with the concept ..... I hope you enjoyed it too.
A few years ago, a few bands thought it would be a neat night out for them to team up with an orchestra and play their songs. Old geezers at the orchestra house (and season tickets) get an introduction to modern rock and roll and young kids get an introduction to the cello. Fair enough, Metallica pulled it off rather well but as an accompaniment to the band!
Today, I found this starter video which will no doubt land us on some rather strange combinations ... As Jim said, "People are Strange....."
Click 1 - Baby Got Back - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w59e20ijOpE
Love the enthusiasm of the ladies on the stage. Can't and won't guess the ladies age, but that one in the black dress seemed to be enjoying a little more than the rest. Was she a plant or a MOM that really needed to fun night out (and hit the bottle early)?
Click 2 - Master of Puppets - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A39C6o6x-fU
Awesome song, with or without the orchestra! In listening to this it makes me wonder of who is at the disadvantage, orchestra or band? With the orchestra, the band has to be so amazingly tight from a timing standpoint (almost TOO structured for a rock and roll sound). At the same time, the orchestra (or conductor at least) better be prepared to "resynch" as necessary. Maybe I'm wrong on both accounts as I have ZERO musical skills, just looking in from the fans side.
Click 3 - Nothing Else Matters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QohUdrgbD2k
So, I don't know anything about Lucie Silvas except she is gorgeous and can sing. I don't know the story of her choosing a Metallica song to perform (maybe she does this often?). However, that sure is an uptight looking orchestra crowd sitting around those initial tables. I wonder if they heard the original would they be so appreciative of the song?
Click 4 - I am the Walrus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTvsSnRKw2E
Lots happening here! First, Tommy is from my hometown and we went to the same high school, a couple of years apart. I played ball with his cousin. This is a youth orchestra, which makes this so much more amazing to me. Lastly, they are not even playing a song by the band Styx. Lots of practice required to pull this one off.
Click 5 - Ive Seen All Good People - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvEVQorkkKw
I had to do a little double check just to make sure, but this is the John Anderson of (semi) fame the band Yes. I wasn't a big fan of "progressive" rock and roll in my early days but his voice is so recognizable from Yes videos on MTV (yeah, back when they were a video station not pregnant pre-teens). Its fun to simply see the just how much fun the kids are having during the show.
Click 6 - Rock this Bitch??????? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36MLAWaigM0
Based on the explanation, I guess that is the name of the song. I'm not a fan of Ben Fold or whatever he/they are called, but hethey are playing with the contemporary orchestra and its fun how he pulls them all together to make it interesting. I guarantee this guy has a lot more in his music repatriate than standard rock n roll skills based on his pulling that together (rehearsed or not).
Fabulous and accidental find to kick us off and fun to run with the concept ..... I hope you enjoyed it too.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Its Pouring Outside, Might as Well Bust Out a Groove
Before we get started, I would like to send a quick shout out to my friends out BBQ Pitmasters. They hit the 3,000th "chapter"mark recently and they have a cool video of the party ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJxlh2G5FuU.
Anyway, lets hit the trail and have an adventure ... I was offered several good starting points tonight, so I thought I would start with one of my favorite bands.
Click 1 - Time Traveling Blues - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcdfUR0KsZ4
I love these guys. I've seen them twice now! This is definitely one of the slower and mellow'er songs. At this early point in their career, they were pigeon-holed as a "stoner band" but I feel that has changed as they have aged. Sorry its only a song without a video, but its still an awesome song.
Click 2 - Whorehouse Blues - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0sik4yZHY8
Holy Shit (sorry mama).. This is awesome! Motorhead doing a full out acoustic song! I can only hope to be half as cool as Lemmy when I am 60+ years old. Once again, I find myself listening to a totally "bluesy" sounding song from a hard rocking band. Speaking of hard rocking, Lemmy and the gang have been doing it a LONG time, probably in part what the lyrics are about.
Click 3 - Its a Long Way to the Top if You Wanna Rock and Roll - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5adE83TYzQ
Lets move on to one of the best (and my favorite) RNR band of all times. I've probably explained in previous entries about my LOVE of AC/DC music. In this entry they play the song with a guest singer, Lemmy sounds great in this song.
Click 4 - You Shook Me All Night Long - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoZZ4Y2NQTY
What a duo, Steven Tyler joins AC/DC for an awesome version of the classic song. For those that know me, I did get my obsession for hats (non baseball) from Brian! Hilarious moment of the video is Cliff essentially ignoring Steven! at 2:08 of the video. AC/DC is known for their "tight" musicianship (is that a word?) and Cliff wasn't going to allow a special guest to mess with that.
Click 5 - Bohemian Rhapsody - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9ecR5b8yc4
Speaking of weird duo's and interesting special guests,try this one on for size. I really like the song. However, I wouldn't pay a penny to support Axl Rose again in my life. The last time I saw GNR in Birmingham Alabama, Axl fired two or three sound men and claimed he could not continue the concert due to his voice being ruined. What a pile of stuff!
Click 6 - Blue Snow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R23lIyaNgiQ
Given my last statement, I thought we would end with one of my two TOP rock and roll songs of all time. I love the tone that the bass and guitar combine to create at the opening, faded in from the roar of the motorcycle and drum intro. While you don't get that intro in this live version, look up a sound track version and you will see what I mean! Is that the drummer from Clutch jamming the drums during the show? Yep!
Normally, we would end the adventure here but I feel like I could use one more and since EVERYTHING in the recommendation list is Orange Goblin, I see another favorite and cant resist the urge for one more ...
Click 7- Eulogy for the Damned - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gg9ld41amI
I know this is one of those worthless videos where someone plays the song to an image of the album cover but it is another awesome song. The lyrics are pretty dark which is a stark contrast to that mellow intro.
"All the saints see them coming and they run" and "we are dying from the day that we are born"! Sounds like Ben was channeling his inner Jim Morrison
Amazing trip tonight, I hope you had a good time and maybe found a new band. I do this for you, send me some feedback (good or bad) about these bands or a band you want me to try and we will include it!!!
Anyway, lets hit the trail and have an adventure ... I was offered several good starting points tonight, so I thought I would start with one of my favorite bands.
Click 1 - Time Traveling Blues - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcdfUR0KsZ4
I love these guys. I've seen them twice now! This is definitely one of the slower and mellow'er songs. At this early point in their career, they were pigeon-holed as a "stoner band" but I feel that has changed as they have aged. Sorry its only a song without a video, but its still an awesome song.
Click 2 - Whorehouse Blues - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0sik4yZHY8
Holy Shit (sorry mama).. This is awesome! Motorhead doing a full out acoustic song! I can only hope to be half as cool as Lemmy when I am 60+ years old. Once again, I find myself listening to a totally "bluesy" sounding song from a hard rocking band. Speaking of hard rocking, Lemmy and the gang have been doing it a LONG time, probably in part what the lyrics are about.
Click 3 - Its a Long Way to the Top if You Wanna Rock and Roll - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5adE83TYzQ
Lets move on to one of the best (and my favorite) RNR band of all times. I've probably explained in previous entries about my LOVE of AC/DC music. In this entry they play the song with a guest singer, Lemmy sounds great in this song.
Click 4 - You Shook Me All Night Long - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoZZ4Y2NQTY
What a duo, Steven Tyler joins AC/DC for an awesome version of the classic song. For those that know me, I did get my obsession for hats (non baseball) from Brian! Hilarious moment of the video is Cliff essentially ignoring Steven! at 2:08 of the video. AC/DC is known for their "tight" musicianship (is that a word?) and Cliff wasn't going to allow a special guest to mess with that.
Click 5 - Bohemian Rhapsody - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9ecR5b8yc4
Speaking of weird duo's and interesting special guests,try this one on for size. I really like the song. However, I wouldn't pay a penny to support Axl Rose again in my life. The last time I saw GNR in Birmingham Alabama, Axl fired two or three sound men and claimed he could not continue the concert due to his voice being ruined. What a pile of stuff!
Click 6 - Blue Snow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R23lIyaNgiQ
Given my last statement, I thought we would end with one of my two TOP rock and roll songs of all time. I love the tone that the bass and guitar combine to create at the opening, faded in from the roar of the motorcycle and drum intro. While you don't get that intro in this live version, look up a sound track version and you will see what I mean! Is that the drummer from Clutch jamming the drums during the show? Yep!
Normally, we would end the adventure here but I feel like I could use one more and since EVERYTHING in the recommendation list is Orange Goblin, I see another favorite and cant resist the urge for one more ...
Click 7- Eulogy for the Damned - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gg9ld41amI
I know this is one of those worthless videos where someone plays the song to an image of the album cover but it is another awesome song. The lyrics are pretty dark which is a stark contrast to that mellow intro.
"All the saints see them coming and they run" and "we are dying from the day that we are born"! Sounds like Ben was channeling his inner Jim Morrison
Amazing trip tonight, I hope you had a good time and maybe found a new band. I do this for you, send me some feedback (good or bad) about these bands or a band you want me to try and we will include it!!!
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Awesome Conference, Glad to be Home
So, I spent the past four days in Washington DC (or actually Grand Harbor, MD) at a work conference. We sent our whole team, as a team building and learning event for the year. Really good conference but too little time to actually get out and see the sites. I did manage a four hour excursion to the Mall in DC to see some of the memorials and a couple of Smithsonian buildings. Yes, four hours for all of that = we saw very little of anything and walked about a years worth of exercise. Glad to be home, wiped out, here is the result of a tired adventure.....
Click 1 - Walkin' on Moonshine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUDHscWdBeU
Funny how Youtube can pick the right song at the right time. This is how I feel today. Honky is a cool band, I am about 50/50 on their music. This song is not really the best representation of this band as it is far more bluesy and laid back than most of the other tunes. JD (the singer and songwriter) has been in music a long time and is more recognizable from his "Butthole Surfer" days. That dog at the end of the video watching the fiddle player is hilarious.
Click 2 - Swamp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrYtbWBexsY
Half of this adventure is about me finding some new tunes and bands to dig into, and this is one of those new ones. I've heard of Hogjaw, but I have never really dug into their catalog (which I now regret). I love that heavy bass and matching guitar song. "There has to be more this ole live than that 9 to 5".....Nice! Nothing stylish here accept the sound and I can respect that........................ Is it me or does this guy sound a little bit like Hank Jr?
Click 3 - I Need Those Things - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA2K91TFTvw
Looks like it will be fun trip tonight (lots of new stuff for me). I know absolutely nothing about this band except that someone can play a slide guitar and that is a true talent. I got researching to do.....
Click 4 - Roll the Bones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykS8Gqyx_Ig
I am (or Youtube) on a roll tonight with new and totally different stuff. This is amazing, homeboy is doing this completely on his on and doing it live! I'm assuming some of those lyrics are "cajun" as I am not sure what he is saying.
Click 5 - What About Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnLvXABCxho
I'm not familiar with "PickaThon" but after two great songs in a row, I will be doing me homework. I really like her voice and that bassist is one hot mamma!
Click 6 -You Go Down Smooth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfOkqLxjaMI
Good Lord! Let the research begin here, we are going to double dip tonight. That singer is some kind of soulful and that bassist needs a southern man in here life. I got to find me some Lake Street Drive discs.
That was a strange trip tonight. Start with something bluesy from a "semi punk" band and end up with something so soulful that I am begging a bassist for a girlfriend! Hey, every trip is eventful and this one is no different. Maybe I am just uber-tired or maybe the music is just that awesome! Either way, I will see you soon and hope you enjoyed the trip for the evening.
Click 1 - Walkin' on Moonshine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUDHscWdBeU
Funny how Youtube can pick the right song at the right time. This is how I feel today. Honky is a cool band, I am about 50/50 on their music. This song is not really the best representation of this band as it is far more bluesy and laid back than most of the other tunes. JD (the singer and songwriter) has been in music a long time and is more recognizable from his "Butthole Surfer" days. That dog at the end of the video watching the fiddle player is hilarious.
Click 2 - Swamp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrYtbWBexsY
Half of this adventure is about me finding some new tunes and bands to dig into, and this is one of those new ones. I've heard of Hogjaw, but I have never really dug into their catalog (which I now regret). I love that heavy bass and matching guitar song. "There has to be more this ole live than that 9 to 5".....Nice! Nothing stylish here accept the sound and I can respect that........................ Is it me or does this guy sound a little bit like Hank Jr?
Click 3 - I Need Those Things - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA2K91TFTvw
Looks like it will be fun trip tonight (lots of new stuff for me). I know absolutely nothing about this band except that someone can play a slide guitar and that is a true talent. I got researching to do.....
Click 4 - Roll the Bones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykS8Gqyx_Ig
I am (or Youtube) on a roll tonight with new and totally different stuff. This is amazing, homeboy is doing this completely on his on and doing it live! I'm assuming some of those lyrics are "cajun" as I am not sure what he is saying.
Click 5 - What About Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnLvXABCxho
I'm not familiar with "PickaThon" but after two great songs in a row, I will be doing me homework. I really like her voice and that bassist is one hot mamma!
Click 6 -You Go Down Smooth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfOkqLxjaMI
Good Lord! Let the research begin here, we are going to double dip tonight. That singer is some kind of soulful and that bassist needs a southern man in here life. I got to find me some Lake Street Drive discs.
That was a strange trip tonight. Start with something bluesy from a "semi punk" band and end up with something so soulful that I am begging a bassist for a girlfriend! Hey, every trip is eventful and this one is no different. Maybe I am just uber-tired or maybe the music is just that awesome! Either way, I will see you soon and hope you enjoyed the trip for the evening.
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