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     86129squids |
Negativland. Somewhere out there in Cyberspace there's a copy of Casey Kasum outtakes- GARONTEED to leave you ROFLYAO. It was on the 2U-U2 recording that got censored a long time ago. Check out "Pastor Dick: Muriel's Purse Fund" for more craziness. "Copyright Infringement is your Best Entertainment Value" Also- WFMU in New Jersey has cornered the market on weird and obscure music. Their website should reference a whole lotta great stuff. I got my Shemp Meditation Tape from them, several years ago... (Message edited by 86129squids on January 20, 2010) | ||
| Fltwistygirl |
PJ Harvey's one of my favorite female artists. Hope to see her perform live someday. She's a brilliant lyricist and skilled musician who channels her unfiltered emotions through her work. There's something very primal and raw about a PJ Harvey song. Here's "Rid of Me".http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XEkdR0vxhA | ||
| Not_purple_s2 |
Ooo PJ HArvey... That reminds me, Nick Cave. He has done a few duets with PJ Harvey. | ||
| Stingaroo |
Street Dogs song, Back to the World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMJ9DZrSyN0&feature =related This was one of our many theme songs during our deployment. Great group of guys, great music, excellent shows! | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Bringin it back, its now on my desk top. Dont click it if you are at work. ************NOT WORK SAFE********* You were warned. I take no responsibility for your inattention to detail. | ||
| S3ters |
This blues based UK band turned metal band formed in the early 70's after Micheal Schenker (from Germany) left the early (69-70)version of the Scorpions.The band UFO w/Micheal and his flying V were years ahead of the times.The records of 1972-77 were my favorites and influenced many that followed.Sadly his substance issues prevented him from becoming a household name but I'd consider him to be a top 10 player of all time.This is UFO. High Flyer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2-C7SGAmw Dance your life away http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsW6zEyJZtQ Love Lost Love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1t7foLLSb4 | ||
| Fltwistygirl |
Cracker is IMHO a hugely under-rated "y'allternative" band that gained popularity with the college crowd in the early 90's. Seen 'em live a bunch of times, but the most memorable was at Wavefest in beautiful Charleston, SC in '96. It was an all day music fest at a rain soaked sodded over landfill. During Cracker's set, when the crowd was jumping up n down (doing the popular pogo-dance), it was like being on a giant stinky full-wave waterbed with 10,000 of your closest friends. Blue moon beer was flowing freely, and the music was groovy so no one really cared about the stench. Here's the video for "Euro-trash girl". David Lowery (in white)has such a distinct raspy voice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Vun2LYnoY And the more recognizable "Low" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYdlqjiQPAc | ||
| 86129squids |
Kraftwerk. The grreat-great grandpappies of techno/electronica. Boing/boom/tchaak Numbers Autobahn Tour de France | ||
| Fltwistygirl |
86129squids- Kraftwerk...that's pretty obscure. My older brother used to listen to Kraftwerk back in the 70's on 8-track. I remember listening to "Autobahn" and the zipping car sound traveling from speaker to speaker freaking me out (I was like....8). How'd you learn about them? B. | ||
| S3ters |
This band may not be considered obscure but can't be defined mainstream.The bands tunes were simple yet melodic and they were known for the live shows where they were drunk and often trashed the equip. Most labeled the music alternative and their career ran from around 1979 - early 90's. I still listen regularly. This is THE REPLACEMENTS Achin' to be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at4DL40FQ7Y Bastards of young http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9VTiW6QgtE | ||
| Fltwistygirl |
Yay! The Replacements. Their drunken misbehavior was right up there with the Suburbs back in the day. On a more mellow note, here's a band we discovered shortly after moving to FLA, the Silos. We saw them a few times live, mostly at the fabulously divey GO LOUNGE in Orlando. Great live band. This is a reminder that I need some Walter in my MP3. Here's "I'm over You" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIef-Qjyffw | ||
| Aeholton |
Hayseed Dixie | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Ah Hayseed Dixie, I love their version of "The Ace of Spades" Today I thought I'd treat you to some Joe Satriani, but which track? there's so many jewels to choose from. Then it came to me, there was only one suitable track. Motorcycle Driver. | ||
| 86129squids |
Scott Miller and the Commonwealth Upside/Downside, et al Formerly of the V-Roys, one of Knoxville TN's best singer/jammer/songwriters. Saw one of the best outdoor concerts in Market Square, in the rain, with Miller and co. With the V-Roys they produced a fave song: "Cold Beer Hello" Every year Miller and the Commonwealth will headline a New Year's party in downtown Knoxvegas, garonteed to start the year right. And with a hangover. Youn's should check him out... Fl girl: I got into Kraftwerk as a kid growing up in the roller rinks- our DJ would play "Numbers" whenever there was a speed skate. I need to go find some choice old CD's from them... | ||
| 86129squids |
WTF, are youn's music lovers slackin? Kronos Quartet, "Pieces of Africa". Got to see them perform live when this album was new- great ear candy. I feel like a twofer today... Sting, "Bring On The Night"- BOTH the 2CD set and the video, which won awards. All the musicians he hired were/are great... I said were/are because of Kenny Kirkland, who died a few years ago- one of my absolute fave keyboard players, brilliant. Got to meet him and Branford years ago when they came to town... RIP Kenny Kirkland. | ||
| S3ters |
Here's another guitar hero from the 70's though he still records today.They hail from Canada and were influenced by Hendrix. Mahogany Rush & Frank Marino. A New Rock + Roll http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWlJPYrrsbE Strange Dreams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWlJPYrrsbE | ||
| S3ters |
Another day,another band. This band from the late 60's is still popular today in Europe but never sold well in the states.Thier boogie rock was powerful and the ballads unforgettable.I first saw them 40 years ago and wonder how they never made it in the U.S. This is STATUS QUO from 1972's Piledriver. This sad tribute still brings a tear A Year http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9dp5OHpr54 Oh Baby http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxH5dg-jvds Big Fat Mama http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMdoeiejR4o Don't waste my time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWGzQ33vjLE Crank up those puter speakers | ||
| Ustorque |
One of my very favorite bands, pretty much overlooked for close to 20 years now. Sweet Water is one of the seattle bands that just never went full on mainstream, saw them live in '94 and they still remain the best band i've ever seen live....no bullshit, just rock! | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Today I'm introducing to one of the best kept secrets in R&B/rock Geraint Watkins. (& yes, that is Dave Edmunds playing guitar with him) | ||
| 86129squids |
Motor City Josh, "Forty Four- A Tribute to Howlin' Wolf" This guy is my GF's fave and one of mine too when he comes to town and plays, also a good friend of ours. This tribute album flat ROCKS. His secret weapon is his second guitar player, Johnny Rhoades- when they jam together, your hair will stand on end. Not to mention the entire band rocks the house. | ||
| S3ters |
I remember this as the party record of 1974. It featured a killer guitar player and a young Sammy Hagar on vocals. MONTROSE Bad Motor Scooter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8T_PQoTC30 Rock The Nation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loaxDYWPZ54 | ||
| Fltwistygirl |
The Sonics. They were around when I was born, and had/have a tremendous influence on many of the garage rock bands that we love to groove to. So glad to know they are still around, and still rockin' out. Here's "Have Love, Will Travel".http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJgGZKqDZvk | ||
| Theironmaiden22 |
MC5 - Kick Out The Jams "Right now, right now, it's time to...KICK OUT THE JAMS MOTHERF*CKERS!!" Punk before the Sex Pistols. And people really thought it was a good idea to have MC5 play at the Democratic National Convention? I guess we all know how that turned out (unless you don't know your history). | ||
| 86129squids |
Brendon James Wright and the Wrongs From Pikeville TN. Very good stuff, excellent songwriting. The entire debut album is great ear candy. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
I thought they were pretty mainstream; seems none of my friends know who the hell they are.... so obscure ? | ||
| S3ters |
This band was formed as the Underbeats in Mpls in 1964 and became GYPSY following their move west.They become the house band at Whiskey a go-go in LA around 1970.May be the original jam band w/their first record being a double LP,only the 2nd in rock after Chicago's debut.Following the record labels demise in the mid 70's the band split with some going on to careers w/ Sly Stone and Robin Trower. Progressive rock before it had a name. This is GYPSY. As far as you can see PT.1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epDK6k9FDLQ PT.2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4THm6GeVqxk Here in the garden PTs. 1&2 including the prerequisite 70's drum solo @3:15 then rocks! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OcpsFFBlhI Dead & Gone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5brgbiyknw Around You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZMJpEF9UO8 | ||
| 86129squids |
Darrell Scott, "Theatre Of The Unheard" Another phenomenal singer/songwriter, shunned by Nashville kuntrypop record firms. On an earlier album he's got a song, "Great Day To Be Alive" that'll brighten anyone's day. When he came to play at the Shed a few years back, I got to lead him and his bass player Danny Thompson on a local ride in the East TN foothills. Super cool dudes, great musicians. | ||
| Fast1075 |
Here is a truly obscure band from Tampa Florida...called the Stranger Band...fronted by a guy named Greg Billings. These guys were the definition of "party band"....enjoy  1. | ||
| 86129squids |
Hey all youn's... I'm getting ahead of myself, but you serious music lovers should know about tomorrow nite's LIVE show from the Bijou, in downtown Knoxvegas, "Tennessee Shines". Hosted by Jim Lauderdale, produced by WDVX and AC Entertainment, this is a regular monthly live music showcase, with several great artists for each show, and it almost always sells out- if you can get the live radio broadcast OR the webcast stream, you can listen to it LIVE tomorrow nite!! I usually miss it due to my work schedule, but anyone else who can catch it should listen if they can!! Tomorrow nite, Wednesday 1/27/2010, around 7PM EST. I got yer eclectic/obscure music right heeaahhh!!! www.wdvx.com | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Citizen Dick I miss grunge... this is pretty much the exact moment that Grunge Jumped the Shark. |
