Ahh shit! I went to youtube to post some 'out there' (weird) music of Neil Young until the Mass Effect 2 ad popped up, so I'll post Neil later, I've gotta go get the new Mass Effect, gives me a reason to ride the motorcycle anyways
I miss grunge too, cityx. The "Singles" soundtrack lived in my cars CD player for months at one point. I've always regretted never seeing Nirvana when I had the chance.
I did see the following band, Blind Melon, but only once. Shannon Hoon was found dead in New Orleans about a month before the second time we planned to see him. Another bright light snuffed out too soon.
The one time we saw Blind Melon was at the Florida Theatre in Gainesville. Admission was $1, and the beer was free. That's right, we saw Blind Melon for a dollar. They were relatively unknown at that time so there might have been 50 people in attendance. Surreal. What a gifted, sweet, tormented soul. What a shame. "Nico" is my favorite CD. It was named after Shannon's daughter and Sales proceeds go to help musicians with substance abuse issues.
Bummer I don't have time to check all these at the moment, I will sometime soon... but I have to give the big for PJ Harvey (she's soooooo cool) and the Cowboy Junkies (I need to get myself another copy of the Trinity Sessions album) and Concrete Blonde (can't remember the last time I heard them!).
While we're talking female rockers, anybody heard of Sydney band The Superjesus? Not sure if they ever got anywhere in the U.S. This is probably my favourite single of theirs, "Gravity"
Smokin Dave and the Premo Dopes, "Right Handed Love"
Check it out!!
Also- go to www.wdvx.com tonite and get their webcast starting at 7PM EST- they're putting on a LIVE show from the historic Bijou Theatre.
"Tennessee Shines" is an AWESOME monthly show, FREE to anyone who can get the signal or the webcast! Robinella and Blue Highway will be on tonite, among other great acts!!!
Lemonchili-Never heard of that particular band, but there's always a plethora of good music coming out of your part of the world. I miss the Triple J hottest 100 CD's my former CEO used to bring home when we had offices in Melbourne and Sydney.
Not sure if he really qualifies as obscure, as he was EVERYWHERE in the mid-90's with his ODELAY CD. If you like Beck, this CD is a must have. Not a bad song on it.
Don't get around these parts much anymore but damn do I love some good music and a thread to go with it.
Here's a few by an up and coming blues singer named Lincoln Durham. Kid doesn't even have a CD out yet but he will soon. Ray Wylie Hubbard is producing and his son Lucas Hubbard will be playing on some of the tracks. Give it a listen... if you like the blues... real blues.
Or if a gathering of bikers is your style then maybe this one from my dear friend Lou Usher. BTW, Lou plays at our Memorial Day gathering for those of you who thought about coming but never quite made it.
Sorry, I don't do rules too well, here's my second for the day, forgive me.
I went to college with this cat and palled around with him and our little art click in 1985 at University of San Francisco, it's a classic rap of that period.
I've seen the English Beat preform 3X, twice with The Clash-Combat Rock tour and the first US-festival! The Beat and The Clash together... twice! I'm only a little jealous!
I still remember the first show. Oakland Coliseum, 1982 or '83. It was my first live rock concert ever. I was 16-17 years old. Guess who took me? My Father. We drove the two hours to the event in his '73 Jaguar XJ12 sedan. I remember the whole night. The ride there and back. I remember him telling me what 'that' smell was. Marijuana. I remember our seats, the whole event. He love me and our family very much. And he loved the show! Miss ya dad.
Pardon the post, but Ray Wylie and son will be playing at the Shed in Mur-vil soon.
DISCLAIMER: I no longer work for SMHD, but I fully support Ray Wylie, his kid, and all the musicians mentioned.
I know the quality of this music, especially at the Shed- get there if you can.
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Happy Thursday Dec 3rd. Ok I’ve got some great news to share so read carefully!!!! Shed Unplugged Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson announces SHED UNPLUGGED 3 intimate shows inside the shed. There will be 100 reserved seats, and 100 General Admission tickets Jan 16th Bonepony Feb 13th Ray Wylie Hubbard and Son March 20th Fred Eaglesmith
Reserve seats for all three shows go on sale Dec 4th. (YOU CAN BUY TODAY BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE) GO TO SMH-D.COM Reserved tickets will be 75.00 for all three shows. (You will have the same seat for all shows.) General admission for all three shows will be 50.00
Single tickets will go on sale 1/4/10 if available.
Had the chance to talk with Lincoln Durham on line a coupla times. He told about Lucas Hubbard's playing and how Ray and Gurf Morlix were mentoring him. The show sounds awesome. If I lived in Texas I would be there!!!