Wilco “Live At The Troubadour L.A. 1996” 2018/1997 Reprise Records - I saw this tour at The 9:30 Club In Washington DC with the Old ‘97s as the opening act. Prime example of the Bennett years. The album features Wilco's original lineup, including Jeff Tweedy (vocals, guitar), John Stirratt (bass), Ken Coomer (drums), Max Johnston (mandolin, banjo, fiddle, lap steel … [Read more...] about Song of the Day – Wilco Live at the Troubadour L.A. 1996
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Top 30 Albums of 2023
Please allow me to share my Top Albums list for 2023. After doing this list every year for 43 years, I feel I am no longer qualified to weigh in on what is going on in the current Tik-Tok music world. What I have here is an "OK-boomer" list to share with you. Perhaps you'll find something you'll enjoy. Please share your faves, perhaps I'll find something I missed. … [Read more...] about Top 30 Albums of 2023
Sacred Rose Festival 2022
The festival grounds were located adjacent to the SeatGeek stadium, the former home of the Chicago Fire. There was lots of room to walk around, as well as sitting and standing areas were plentiful in and around the stages. The festival grounds featured some cool spaces, such as the rainbow of giant hammocks, a mirror maze, and a mock up of a pirate ship that offers scenic views … [Read more...] about Sacred Rose Festival 2022
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Old L.A.” by New Multitudes
While Bruce Springsteen tries to turn himself into Woody Guthrie by writing socially conscious lyrics (that are nebulous at best) and adopting a faux Oklahoma accent, the spirit and songs of Woody are alive and well in the form of New Multitudes. Marrying new music to lyrics left behind by Woody Guthrie is not a new idea, and Woody certainly left behind some great unrecorded … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Old L.A.” by New Multitudes
Song Of the Day by Eric Berman – “The Jolly Banker” by Wilco
Back in 1997, British political folkie Billy Bragg joined forces with all-American rock band Wilco to compose and record music for lyrics left behind by the late, great Woody Guthrie. The recordings resulted in the two-volume “Mermaid Avenue” albums. Some songs were recorded by Bragg backed by Wilco and some were just Wilco songs. This one is just a Wilco recording featuring … [Read more...] about Song Of the Day by Eric Berman – “The Jolly Banker” by Wilco