The boys from Greta Van Fleet make their Saturday Night Live debut singing “Black Smoke Rising.” If the hype surrounding this Rock and Roll band has sucked you into its vortex yet there is still time to jump on the bandwagon.
Category: Rock
Live Video of the Day: The Struts – Dancing in the Dark (Live From The Basement East)
Sorry Greta Van Fleet, the Struts are the best Rock and Roll band on the planet right now. Dispensing with their Queen frocks for a song they bring Tom Morello on stage for as scorching a version of Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark.”
Five Cool Ones: Five Bands we missed in 2018
As per usual, once we close the books for one year, a bunch of new records grab our attention and demand some ear time. It was an outstanding year for Rock and Roll with The Record Company, DeWolff, All Them Witches, and many more delivering the goods and then some. Here are 5 more bands that you need to know about that you may have missed.
Roxanne
Not only is Roxanne a perfect band name, their new record, Radio Silence, is pretty much a perfect album. Released 30 years after their self-titled debut look for shades of Warrant, Queen, Foreigner and Night Ranger.
Dorothy
Classy L.A. Rockers fronted by a powerhouse singer Dorothy Martin. 28 Days in the Valley is a scorcher of an album.
Station
Vintage 80’s hair metal vibing at the finest level. If you like Def Leppard, Skid Row, or Swedish darlings H.E.A.T. you will love this band.
Joyous Wolf
Having appropriately teased us with a single in 2018, Mississippi Queen/Slow hand, we can only wait and wonder what is in store for us. If their hair on fire version of the Mountain classic is any indication, we are in for a Rock and Roll treat.
The Cold Stares
One of the best Blues Rock duos in the game today. Fusing smoky Southern Blues with Alternative Rock, all systems go for this band if the new record Mountain is any indication. Just hope you make it out alive.
Video of the Day: All Them Witches – Diamond
All Them Witches is one of the better new Rock bands coming out of Nashville. Their new record ATW is out now.
Video of the Day: The Raconteurs – Sunday Driver
Jack White is back making music with his side piece band, The Raconteurs. “Sunday Driver is the A side of a newly released single with “Now That Your Gone” as the also very groovy B side.
Live Video of the Day: Rival Sons – Wild Horses (The Blues Kitchen Presents)
Rival Sons are in the studio right now. In advance of their release early next year we are treated to a fine live version of the Rolling Stones “Wild Horses”. These guys look like real Rock Stars.
Yet another Nashville act that is tragically under the musical radar, Goodbye June features a trio of cousins that are quietly trying to carry the Rock ‘N’ Roll torch in the 21st century. Forgive them for their Budweiser commercial, everybody needs to make a buck, and listen to their Southern-fried blues and Gospel soul.
Video of the Day: The Record Company – Make It Happen
In 2018 The Record company released All Of This Life, their sophomore album that continued their streak of putting out consistently great Rock ‘N’ Roll in the mold of The Rolling Stones and Iggy Pop and the Stooges.
Video of the Day: Andrew W.K. – Music Is Worth Living For
The calvary is not only coming, but it is also already here with the return of Andrew W.K. after a lengthy absence.
Five Cool Ones: Five (More) Reasons Rock Is Not Dead.
Snakewater – Girl Like You
Dirty blues from Manchester England. There is a touch of Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Peter Green and Gary Moore in their sound.
Lee Aaron – I’m A Woman
Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Queen Lee Aaron absolutely kills this Koko Taylor classic. “Shake hands with the devil, make him crawl in the sand.” Indeed.
The Bad Somethings – Let It Roll
Just about every 70’s and early 80’s is represented here, and it is awesome. Cheap Trick, Kiss, Bachman Turner Overdive, check, and check. Need more proof? “Let It Roll” is an oscure hit from the obscure 70’s Rock and Glam band Albatross. And oh yeah, lots of cowbell.
RHR (Redfern, Hutchinson, & Ross) – She Painted The Moon
Don’t sleep on these guys simply because they are miss cast often times in the AOR (Alum Oriented Rock) category. They rock with the best of them.
The Rumjacks – Cold London Rain
Enter into this carefully, these guys might become your next favorite party band if you are not careful. Full of Celtic, Folk, and Punk Rock swagger these guys stand pint for pint with The Dropkick Murphy’s.
Rock Is The New Roll 