An excellent live version of “The Boxer” featuring Paul Simon with Chris Thile, Sarah Jarosz, Richard Dworsky and members of the Punch Brothers. This one is from Chris Thile’s live series, Live From Here.
Category: Of the Day
Video of the Day: The Shout Out Louds – Ease My Mind
If Swedish Pop is not a thing it should be. There is a very relaxed spirit to this band that will calm the nerves and sooth the soul. Keep your ears on these guys.
Live Video of the Day: David Crosby and Chris Thile – Guinnevere (Live From Here)
On this superb live version of “Guinnevere” Chris Thile joins David Crosby on stage to play the part of Graham Nash. This is from the April 14, 2018 episode of the musical series Live From Here that featured a solo David Crosby.
Video of the Day: Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite – The Bottle Wins Again
Ben Harper was introduced to blues harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite by John Lee Hooker. Together the two talented musicians released a Grammy winning album, Get Up. And now, the duo has produced another stellar effort with their latest release, No Mercy In This Land. This is their story.
And this is their song.
Live Video of the Day: Blackberry Smoke – Run Away From It All (Live From Southern Ground)
Very much in the mold of The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd by way of .38 Special and The Marshall Tucker Band, Blackberry Smoke should very much be on your Southern Rock radar. This one is from their highly excellent 2018 record, Find a Light.
Video of the Day: David Bowie – Never Let Me Down
The David Bowie Estate is doing a really good job in curating his back catalog. In July, they started re-releasing some of his old videos converting them into beautiful HD. This one is from the 1999 album, Never Let Me Down.
Song of the Day: Richard Thompson – The Storm Won’t Come
The new Richard Thompson record, 13 Rivers, is due to arrive in August. In the meantime,cleanse your musical palate with this masterclass in guitar work and songwriting from the upcoming release.
Song of the Day: The Love Language – Juiceboxx
The album, Baby Grand, doesn’t come out until August, but there is no time like the present to start groovin’ to this one. Some real smooth old school soul mixed up with an Indie Pop flair. Real unique and good stuff!
Video of the Day: Escape-Ism – Nothing Personal
The new record does not come out until September, however are indications are that The Lost Record will be worth checking out. The video is fine 60’s black and white noir with a vibe that is Lou Reed meets Devo by way of Nick Cave.
Video of the Day: H.C. McEntire – One Great Thunder
Spend some time with Lionheart the debut record from singer songwriter H.C. McEntire. “One Great Thunder,” both the song and the video is a study in sublime calmness.
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