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Anyone who lives closed enough to Nashville to be at The Basement East on Monday, 09/15/25, and would like to see a fabulous live show ... you might consider seeing The Waterboys. I think it would be a incredible place to see them. They will be at Bourbon and Beyond the day before. To give you an idea of how some people see this band who is from across the pond ... I saw them at Woodsongs in Lexington and stood in line for over two (2) hours, just to see them play four (4) songs. There were people in line from as far away as Texas and Arizona that flew in to see them. They are quite the cosmic band, to say the least. If you go, ENJOY THE SHOW and considerate yourself quite fortunate to see them !!
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The Waterboys w/ Anna Tivel - The Basement Nashville
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This is pure and wonderful insanity. 
Cover of Stevie Wonder's "Fingertips"
Cover of Stevie Wonder's "Fingertips"
I think James McMurtry is criminally underrated. Great writer and can play the hell out of a 12 string guitar.
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Brad Mehldau is kind of polarizing in jazz circles, but these are a couple of stone cold grooves...
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Thanks, that's enough for me to check out more of his stuff. Jazz is something I came to late, incredibly diverse genre and I'm still learning more about it.
In these tumultuous and uncertain times, where can one seek refuge, seek shelter ... ??
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One of the first CDs I bought was his Too Long in the Wasteland album. I've never gotten tired of it.
Old isolated track of Deep Purple's rhythm section on You Fool No One. I mean, DAMN... Those two (Glenn Hughes on bass and Ian Paice on drums) were an absolute force of nature.
I saw Deep Purple when I was in my early teens. When they opened with Highway Star, a huge wave of displaced air and massive sound parted your damn hair (and we were towards the back on the floor level.
There is zero chance that that concert didn't do permanent hearing damage to me/us. I saw a lot of bands back then but that was incomparable. A visceral experience unlike anything else. Like being at ground zero.
The music doesn't start until 2:35 so fast forward.
I saw Deep Purple when I was in my early teens. When they opened with Highway Star, a huge wave of displaced air and massive sound parted your damn hair (and we were towards the back on the floor level.
There is zero chance that that concert didn't do permanent hearing damage to me/us. I saw a lot of bands back then but that was incomparable. A visceral experience unlike anything else. Like being at ground zero.
The music doesn't start until 2:35 so fast forward.
Been on a big David Gilmour kick of late. The older I've gotten, the more I appreciate his work. In my Top 5 guitarists now.
Currently bingeing Crosby, Stills and Nash. In my younger days their songs never really appealed to me as I was more into guitar-heavy roots rock. Mostly power trios like Hendrix, Trower, ZZ Top, Cream. But having done a recent deep-dive into CSN I really enjoy the complex music, beautiful lyrics, and meaningful songs. And I'm finding that Stephen Stills is criminally underrated as a guitarist and songwriter.
"Wooden Ships". Written during the cold war when many felt that mutually assured destruction was possible due to the nuclear standoff between the USA and USSR. The song details what it might be like during the time after such a war had ended. Details of the song...The words of the song depict the horrors confronting the survivors of a nuclear holocaust in which the two sides have annihilated each other. A person from one side stumbles upon a person from the other side and asks, "Can you tell me, please, who won?" The question is left unanswered. To stay alive, they share "purple berries", as a result of which they "haven't got sick once". The lyrics beg "silver people on the shoreline," described by David Crosby as "guys in radiation suits," to "let us be."[3] As the wooden ships, devoid of metal that would become radioactive from neutron activation, are carrying the survivors away from the shores, radiation poisoning kills those who have not made it aboard.
"Carry On". This one is from after Neil Young joined and they became CSNY. Written by Stills. Stephen Stills also plays all the guitar parts (acoustic, electric and bass) along with keyboard parts and percussion.
"Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". Perhaps their most famous song. Written by Stephen Stills about his troubled relationship with folk singer Judy Collins. He pretty much spills his emotions out about their impending breakup. And once again Stills plays all the guitar and keyboard parts. I was a bit floored to know he played bass on this as it's a masterful part of the song.
"Wooden Ships". Written during the cold war when many felt that mutually assured destruction was possible due to the nuclear standoff between the USA and USSR. The song details what it might be like during the time after such a war had ended. Details of the song...The words of the song depict the horrors confronting the survivors of a nuclear holocaust in which the two sides have annihilated each other. A person from one side stumbles upon a person from the other side and asks, "Can you tell me, please, who won?" The question is left unanswered. To stay alive, they share "purple berries", as a result of which they "haven't got sick once". The lyrics beg "silver people on the shoreline," described by David Crosby as "guys in radiation suits," to "let us be."[3] As the wooden ships, devoid of metal that would become radioactive from neutron activation, are carrying the survivors away from the shores, radiation poisoning kills those who have not made it aboard.
"Carry On". This one is from after Neil Young joined and they became CSNY. Written by Stills. Stephen Stills also plays all the guitar parts (acoustic, electric and bass) along with keyboard parts and percussion.
"Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". Perhaps their most famous song. Written by Stephen Stills about his troubled relationship with folk singer Judy Collins. He pretty much spills his emotions out about their impending breakup. And once again Stills plays all the guitar and keyboard parts. I was a bit floored to know he played bass on this as it's a masterful part of the song.
Today’s binge is George Thorogood and the Destroyers.
“Long Gone”. Featuring the fantastic work of the late great sax player, Hank Carter.
“I’m A Steady Rollin’ Man”. A cover song that was written and first recorded by the legendary Blues man, Robert Johnson, in 1927.
“Move It On Over”. I was a bit surprised to discover that this Thorogood gem is another cover. This song was originally written and recorded by the legendary Country musician, Hank Williams, in 1947.
“Long Gone”. Featuring the fantastic work of the late great sax player, Hank Carter.
“I’m A Steady Rollin’ Man”. A cover song that was written and first recorded by the legendary Blues man, Robert Johnson, in 1927.
“Move It On Over”. I was a bit surprised to discover that this Thorogood gem is another cover. This song was originally written and recorded by the legendary Country musician, Hank Williams, in 1947.
First saw George at UK Student Center in 1981 as part of his 50 states in 50 days tour. Have since seen him at the Ryman and Lexington Opera House a few years back. He is in a select group of guitarists who raise the bar live.
Currently bingeing the rock supergroup, Bad Company. Formed in 1973 by singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Burke formerly of the band Free, guitarist Mick Ralphs formerly of Mott The Hoople, and bass player Boz Burrell formerly of King Crimson.
Bad Company will be inducted into the RnR HOF later this year. Finally! This gives me a small amount of hope that the HOF will get their **** together and start honoring other deserving bands of the classic rock era that need to be in, like Jethro Tull, Robin Trower, and Thin Lizzy. I won’t hold my breath though.
Bad Company will be inducted into the RnR HOF later this year. Finally! This gives me a small amount of hope that the HOF will get their **** together and start honoring other deserving bands of the classic rock era that need to be in, like Jethro Tull, Robin Trower, and Thin Lizzy. I won’t hold my breath though.
I've watched a bunch of YouTube videos of this guy, and I bought one of his CDs. He's an incredible talent.
Currently bingeing the supergroup, Black Country Communion. They’ve been around for about 15 years and have released 5 albums.
Glenn Hughes, bass and vocals. This dude has been around forever. And has been in some great bands, including some time with both Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. Surprisingly powerful voice, given his age. He’s in his 70s.
Joe Bonamassa, lead guitar and vocals. Was a child prodigy, playing with BB King at age 12. IMHO, the most technically gifted guitar player alive.
Jason Bonham, drums. Yes, he’s the son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham.
Derek Sherinian, keyboards. Also been around forever playing with multiple bands and side projects.
If you choose to listen to these samples the best sound will be with AirPods or headphones so the thundering drums comes through.
Glenn Hughes, bass and vocals. This dude has been around forever. And has been in some great bands, including some time with both Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. Surprisingly powerful voice, given his age. He’s in his 70s.
Joe Bonamassa, lead guitar and vocals. Was a child prodigy, playing with BB King at age 12. IMHO, the most technically gifted guitar player alive.
Jason Bonham, drums. Yes, he’s the son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham.
Derek Sherinian, keyboards. Also been around forever playing with multiple bands and side projects.
If you choose to listen to these samples the best sound will be with AirPods or headphones so the thundering drums comes through.
