Sixteen years ago, almost to the day, we lost one of rock and roll’s guitar greats. Here are two classic Stevie Ray Vaughan performances captured at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ back in 1985. First up is the blistering “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)” followed by the sweet and soulful “Live Without You.”
Monday Morning Video – Doug Sahm
Summer may be coming to a close but there is still time left to enjoy some seasonal fun. There’s something about summer that always makes me think of Doug Sahm. His music is infused with a laid-back, fun-loving vibe that is guaranteed to bring a smile to my – and hopefully your – face. Here’s […]
Jonah Tolchin – Thousand Mile Night
Jonah Tolchin has taken another step forward on his new release “Thousand Mile Nightâ€. The production of the album guides Tolchin to utilize a slightly different style on each song in order to evoke the mood that supports the lyrics. The album was recorded at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. However, it has only […]
Monday Morning Video – A Newport Folk Festival Trifecta
One of the coolest things about the Newport Folk Festival are the frequent impromptu collaborations that occur, making the festival an artists’ affair in the truest sense of the word. Here is a trifecta of highlights from this year’s event. And in honor of the Olympics currently underway, we’re going to make it a pass […]
Monday Morning Video – Jason Isbell and the Hard Working Americans
Ah, the dog days of summer. What better time to kick back and enjoy a Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ classic as performed by The Hard Working Americans and special guest Jason Isbell.
Monday Morning Video – The Record Company
The Record Company raised the temperature on an already hot day while playing an outdoor festival in Boston last week. They surprised the crowd with a blistering take on the Beastie Boys’ “So What’cha Want,” a treat that sounded mighty tasty alongside their potent originals. Here is said cover along with “Off the Ground” from […]
Monday Morning Video – The Yawpers Have “Suspicious Minds”
Denver-based The Yawpers made their inaugural trip to Boston (well, really Cambridge) last week. They drew a respectable crowd for a late Sunday night set and proceeded to whip the audience into a frenzy with their distinctive blend of punk, rockabilly and bad-ass rock and roll. They even seemed to take in stride (and actually […]
Monday Morning Video – Let It Go with Cowboy Mouth
There are certain bands that one needs to see live. New Orleans-based Cowboy Mouth are one of those bands. For more than 25 years they’ve brought their hometown party attitude to venues around the world. The band is about to release a greatest hits album called The Name of the Band Is…Cowboy Mouth: Best Of […]
Monday Morning Video – Revisiting Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land”
Inspired, or more rather provoked, as a populist response to Irving Berlin’s “America the Beautiful,” Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” has become an American institution in its own right. In celebration of Independence Day, here is a video playlist that includes some engaging covers of the Guthrie classic from the likes of the […]
Monday Morning Video – Escondido Take on an Everly Brothers Classic
We’re going to continue our string of covers for another week. Escondido passed through Boston two weeks ago and delivered a mighty fine performance. They rocked through most of the set but slowed things down for a jaw-dropping take on the Everly Brothers “When Will I Be Loved.” In Boston they gave the song a […]