Not much to say about this, except that it’s fabulous, especially the lead guitar by John Inmon – I love the sound of that guitar.
Category Archives: Music
Eric Bibb : Sittin’ In A Hotel Room
A prime example of all that’s good about Eric Bibb’s work: The graceful, fluid and relaxed guitar and soulful voice coupled with a gorgeous melody (here augmented by a wonderful strings). Best of all, however about this song are the lyrics about an hour early in the day, watching the world rise with lovely weather and him being grateful for another day, showing just what a well-rounded person at peace with himself and the world he seems to be.
(From his 2012 album Deeper In The Well)
The Lowest Pair : Mason’s Trowel
Something for the weekend…
Tony Gilkyson : Death In Arkansas
Haven’t posted a lot recently, so I thought I start to get going again with this fine performance by one-time X and Lone Justice Member (and brother of Eliza) Tony Gilkyson.
The Mallett Brothers Band
The Mallett Brothers Band feature two sons of David Mallett – haven’t heard any of their albums yet, but the upcoming release of Lights Along The River should be a good time to rectify that.
Their website is http://mallettbrothersband.com/
Two Gallants : The Hand That Held Me Down
Two Gallants are very dear to my heart and I consider their 2nd album 2GS one of the best 10 or so albums of all time, it certainly is for me. But more about that some other time. They also have got a brand new album called We Are Undone out, but I have only listened to that once so I can’t say I have an opinion about it yet. Anyway, here’s one (of the many) most excellent tracks from 2GS – probably the one I like best (but there are days I would choose another one, it’s full of great songs).
Pieta Brown : Flowers of Love
I have been sharing videos and writing about one of Pieta Brown’s previous albums on here before, but I still have to get her latest album, Paradise Outlaw, which was released months ago. She’s the daughter of Greg Brown and Bo Ramsey who I greatly admire for his outstanding guitar work, is her husband, in case you are new to her. This is the latest video to one of the songs from the album and it’s untra-lovely.
Stompin’ Tom Connors : Gumboot Cloggeroo
A bit more straight up Country than I usually listen to, but this performance is just too good. The sheer amount of enthusiasm by Stompin’ Tom, the band and not forgetting the dancing woman, is nothing short of genius.
Sufjan Stevens : The Great God Bird
I have to admit that I didn’t follow Sufjan Stevens everywhere he went with his last albums and musical directions. In fact, his magnificent Illinois album from 2005 was the last of his albums to date I bought (loved it, though). Apparently his latest album, titled Carrie and Lowell, will be released at the end of March 2015, and I guess I finally will be checking that out thoroughly again.
In the meantime, here’s a ‘video’ upload of his wonderful song The Great God Bird, I don’t even know which album this was one, but it’s a magnificent reminder of the excellent music he’s capable of doing, and indeed has been recording on albums such as the afore-mentioned Illinois, Michigan and Seven Swans.
Dave Moore : My Perfect Game
Sometime musical partner of Greg Brown, Dave Moore is held in very high regard round these parts (see here and here). He’s still keeping a somewhat low profile, with his last record to date released way back in 1999, so this 2014 recording from A Prairie Home Companion is very welcome indeed. His trademark accomplished fingerpicking, harmonica and sonorous, resonant voice are augmented here to very fine effect by an extremely tasteful, understated accompaniment by the show’s house band.
Back Road Bound 