Sunday, December 20, 2015
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Dr. John & Allen Toussaint -- Right Place, Wrong Time
Simply put, one of the finest New Orleans' music combinations ever... RIP Mr. Toussaint.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Lady Marmalade -- Produced by Allen Toussaint
Sea Saint Studios, New Orleans, La, back in the day...
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Allen Toussaint Tribute Continues -- Bonnie Raitt
Music's Mr. T & Ms. B, quite the combination, 1976 was a pretty good year if memory serves...
Friday, November 20, 2015
Rolling Stones -- Allen Toussaint's Fortune Teller
Back in the day and just starting out, the Stones found New Orleans...
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Allen Toussaint -- The Passing Of A Legend
Just heard of the passing of New Orleans' own most gracious one... RIP Mr. Toussaint.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Santana & Company -- Smooth
Just one of those nights where an ice cold one and a Santana guitar solo go together perfectly...
Monday, October 12, 2015
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Dwight -- One for DeucE
Ole Dwight played the Orpheum in the 'Easy last night, wish we could have been there...
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
Standing With Angels -- Anders Osborne
One from New Orleans for Mr. Fine, DeucE's Dad. Take comfort for while it won't be the same, it will be good to know that he is watching you and your family, just the way it is if you believe, bro...
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Grayson Hugh -- Already In Love With You
Nice and tight start to finish. Tell it, Brother Gray, tell it...
Saturday, September 26, 2015
The Lakes Of Ponchartrain - Cluasog
Creole - a person descended from or culturally related to the original French settlers of the southern United States, especially Louisiana. Lest we forget...
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Stevie Ray & Doyle Bramhall -- Too Sorry
My kind of religion right here. Said it before, will no doubt say it again - no better, no way , no day...
Friday, September 11, 2015
Monday, September 7, 2015
Summertime In New Orleans -- Anders Osborne
One for Matt Attack back in the 'Easy without AC in his new Ford truck, stop by Sal's for a sno-ball and hang in there brother, it's what we do...
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Graham Nash -- Be Yourself
One for PK7, a good man start to finish, may the road rise up to meet you and one day we'll glide down that ole bayou together, I do believe we've earned it...
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Stevie Ray -- 25 Years Ago Today
Still waiting for Stevie's next release, should be due any day now, same feeling today as back then just like it was 25 years ago on this day, ain't no other now, then, ever... RIP SRV.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Grayson Hugh -- Back To The Soul
A new one from DeucE's good friend, turn it up, all the way, alright, alright, alright...
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Grayson Hugh -- Goodbye Train
Speaking of trains, one for DeucE by special request with more to come, if this beauty doesn't get you moving, better call Big Ray over SC way...
Anders Osborne -- At The Bluebird
Just something about the A-Train out of New Orleans comin' through town, alright, alright, alright...
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Saturday, August 8, 2015
This River -- JJ Grey & Guest
When I close my eyes and land back home for a few minutes, hell, that's a keeper...
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Tift Merritt -- Good Hearted Man
Just something about a beautiful woman singing on that stage in Austin, Texas...
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Friday, July 31, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Robben Ford & The Blue Line -- The Brother
One bad ass tune dedicated to none other than Stevie Ray...
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
B.B. King -- In His Words
On NPR radio today, the King once said "that playing the blues is like having to be black twice. Stevie Ray Vaughan missed on both counts, but I never noticed."
Monday, July 13, 2015
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Adios To California -- John Hiatt
One for DeucE, the boyz, and everyone else on this Fourth of July...
Friday, July 3, 2015
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Ori Naftaly Band -- Turn It Up
New stuff with old school hot rod guitar work to bring it all together...
Sunday, June 21, 2015
New Orleans' Own -- Like Dreamers Do
Seems like just yesterday, the Radiators were tuning up at Luigi's right around the corner from UNO, it's what we do and thankfully so...
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Saturday, June 6, 2015
I Can See Elvis -- The Waterboys
Used to see him myself back in the day across Old Metairie Road from the Spur gas station...
Friday, June 5, 2015
Monday, June 1, 2015
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Royal Southern Brotherhood -- Don't Look Back
There's a gracious quote in the promo video by none other than Mr. John Hiatt. DeucE turned me on to Hiatt (among others) back in the day riding down Old Metairie Road if memory serves. Hearing that stuff makes me wish we could go back some days. On the other hand, Hiatt offered the brilliant line that he "never looked forward to looking back." Seems to fit RSB's latest effort recorded in Muscle Shoals no less...
Jackson Station -- Band Of Heathens
Just something about going to the Station early on a cool morn...
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Rory Gallagher -- Off The Handle
Got up early, went to work while the fam slept in, this is my treat for a job well done. Ole Rory, mate, never ceases to amaze me. Simply, like no other...
Lil' Buck Sinegal -- Hey Baby
One to catch next time around at the Jazz Fest if the creek don't rise...
Friday, May 15, 2015
Robert Cray -- Second To None On This Day
Our final act of Jazz Fest Saturday was none other than Mr. Cray. Second row seats no less. Right before the show, Sean mentioned that he might slip out early to catch a bit of Ryan Adams. I offered that Evan and I might do the same and catch the end of the Who's show. The ladies in our group opted to stay put to see the handsome one. Once the show started, we didn't think twice. No one was going anywhere. Cleanest guitar work I have ever heard... Can I get a witness?
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Sonny Landreth -- Next Up
The real reason for this year's Jazz Fest Journey - two of my favorites back-to-back starting with a taste of Louisiana slide. Evan and Sean paid close attention to Sonny's every move, like many of the young guitarists in the audience. If you allow yourself to look away and look around for just a minute, you see it in their eyes. Respect in a word...
Vieux Farka Toure -- At The Blues Tent
After the Joe Krown Trio, Sean introduced us to the amazing guitar work of Vieux Farka Toure, take a look for yourself...
Monday, May 11, 2015
Terry "Harmonica" Bean -- Catfish Blues
Next up, we got a lesson in some mighty fine Mississippi blues...
Sunday, May 10, 2015
John Lisi & Delta Funk -- Better Late Than Never
Get to take a little time out to post my NOLA Jazzfest recap finally! We hit the Blues Tent straight away and landed second row seats one through five (left side 'cause that's where Sonny Landreth stands when he performs). First up, a talented guitarist and singer by the name of John Lisi. During his set, he played the intro to Stairway to Heaven because as he put it he wanted to be the first to do so on the second day of the festival, too funny. Band was super tight and his backup singer has an amazing voice, so powerful I noticed her standing off the mike yet still belting it out with ease. Spoke to him briefly after the show and congratulated him and his band on nailing it. Let him know that I look forward to seeing him again. Just something about a fest bringing out the best in the local talent regardless of where...
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
The Who -- Countdown Continues
Never thought that I'd ever get to see the Who and while it may only be for a song or two ('cause we ain't missing Robert Cray), it's all part of the boyz' plan come this Saturday...
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Aurora Nealand & Company -- Countdown To Jazzfest Begins
From Cali to the 'Easy, we're lucky to have her. And, can she throw a football...
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Sonny Landreth -- A Musician's Musician
I had been driving all day closing in on Tally, trying mightily to just get home when I realized that taking a pass on that last rest stop 25 or so miles back had turned out to be a big mistake. Spotted a MacDonald's sign out in the middle of I-10 nowhere and hit the exit for a quick drain. Mission accomplished but it was still hot out so why not get a large drink to go. I turned to the counter and there stood a young couple with their backs to me. The young man has a guitar in an old gig bag strapped to his back with a small battered amp at his feet. I'm immediately smiling ear to ear in my University of New Orleans cap and worn out Saints Super Bowl Champs t-shirt. Just then I hear the kid say to his girl, "we don't have enough money so you get your Big Mac and we'll split a small drink and fries." She says "no that's ok, you get what you want," then turns slowly, sees me and whispers "sorry mister." I say "no problem and if I may" just as the charming cashier says "someone here needs to make up their mind already" loud enough for everyone to hear. The couple steps aside and now the kid turns and says "sorry mister, you can go on ahead of us, sir." Guess they thought I was pissed with them since I was no longer smiling but in truth what I really wanted to do was knock the cashier into next week. Breathe in, breathe out... I stepped up and told the cashier that I just wanted to get a large drink to go but to get the kids a couple of big macs, a couple of large fries, two large drinks, and oh yeah, two apple pies. The kid says "mister, we really can't take that but thank you just the same." I respond with "you have to, it's code in the Big Easy where I come from, one musician to another thing, so allow me the pleasure and one day you can return the favor by helping out another musician..." They asked me to join them and I should have (damn I should have) but I told them that I had to get home. Now, here's where the whole encounter really gets good and has me smiling ear to ear again. As I finish filling my drink and turn to head out, I hear his girl say something like if you don't ask him I will. So the kid says "Mister, if you don't mind, you being from New Orleans and all, we were wondering if maybe you knew of or ever had the chance to see a slide guitarist by the name of Sonny Landreth." Kid, I don't mind, not one bit. And yes, I do believe I know of Breaux Bridge's finest and his music rather well. April 25th is right around the corner as a matter of fact...
Friday, April 3, 2015
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Rachael Price & Lake Street Dive -- On A Sunday Morn
Shouldn't be too difficult to get an Amen with this one...
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Feelin' Alright -- Grand Funk Railroad
Got the idea for this one after a visit to the L'Man's site, good stuff, great stuff over there, all the time...
Tyrone Vaughan -- SRV's Nephew
Looks like his Dad Jimmie, plays like his Uncle Stevie Ray and just joined Royal Southern Brotherhood out of New Orleans, too cool...
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Mike Zito & The Wheel -- Dirty Blonde Hair
Got to see Mike and the boyz in Tally @ the Bradfordville Blues Club this past Thursday night. What a show, what a show indeed! Mike graciously agreed to add CCR's Fortunate Son to close the first set with a shout out to Hugh, my co-worker, on his birthday. Hugh and his lovely wife, Katie, were stunned.
In between sets, Rob (drums), Scot (bass), and Jimmy (sax) each took time out to "talk shop and life" with my son, Evan. Genuine interest and kindness of which I am very thankful for as with each passing day I realize that it is these small things in life often forgotten in this day and age that really matter, no matter what...
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Chris Buck & Company -- In The Studio
More sweet guitar work from the kid, if this does not put a smile on your face then I can't help...
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Allman Brothers -- Please Call Home
Back at ya L'Man, one for you and yours, hope that you are holding your own this rough winter...
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Tommy Bolin -- Wild Dogs
Heading home next week, thought of Tommy's lyric "most times I miss my home"and the music tumbler just seemed to click into place...
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Continental Op -- Rory Gallagher
One for DeucE given his birthplace and the fact that he is not only a renaissance man but a modern-day Continental Op as well, a very good combination in this day and age...
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Ringo Starr & Company -- It Don't Come Easy
Along with George Harrison on guitar, Stephen Stills on piano, and Badfinger's Pete Ham and Tom Evans on backing vocals to name several, good company indeed...
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Drunken Angel -- Lucinda Williams
One for ole Murph over Orlando way who introduced me to Lucinda back in the day, catches her band in action every chance he gets, once told me that there's just a certain feel to her songs. To which I responded, rock on with your bad self, Murph...
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Rory Gallagher -- Bad Penny
Total package here, check out the bass solo by the great Gerry McAvoy. One of Skip's favs, he told me so...
Sunday, January 18, 2015
NOLA Jazz Fest 2015 -- Any Takers?
I'm thinkin' first Saturday (April 25) would be a good day for the boyz to scratch one off the ole bucket list, where else could you catch Robert Cray, Ryan Adams, Sonny Landreth, the Revivalists and the Who among others on the same day?
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Monday, January 5, 2015
Doyle Bramhall II & Company -- Green Light Girl
One to get back in the saddle with as the new year gets underway...
Sunday, January 4, 2015
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