Too much? . . . how about a gentler start to your Saturday?
The Green Ray (gurdy by Chris Eaton) a new tune by me with some accordion and a shit ton of extra gurdy chords etc
https://nigeleaton.bandcamp.com/track/the-green-ray
Nigel Eaton
Saturday, July 25, 2026
R.I.P. - JENNIFER FINCH [Jennifer Finch (Bassplayer L7)]
here in ‘92
After a terrible struggle it seems Jennifer is reported to have died from a particularly aggressive form of cancer. Our thoughts go out to family friends and band members of L7
R.I.P
TIM CURRY - THE ZUCCHINI SONG
TIM CURRY!
OoooOooOoohHh...
MarrowCourgetteZucchiniSquash
Whatever you want to call it.
WHAT A BEAUTY.Tim Curry sings The Zucchini Song on SNL 5th December 1981
THE GUVNOR - WHAT A WASTE - Live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1985
WHAT A WASTE!
#TBT to 24 June 1985, and a clip of Ian Dury onstage at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Eventim Apollo, London) and back with the original Blockheads lineup, performing ‘What a Waste’ (14 April 1978, Stiff Records, No. 9 in the UK singles chart)
Complete What a Waste 1985 Hammersmith . . . . sound only
Complete Hammersmith 24 June 1985
Jimi Hendrix Experience Live at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK 24th February 1969 Parts One and Two
Got to be worth revisiting Jimi at The Royal Albert Hall - he knew his audience and consequently blew everyone away!
Part One
Jimi Hendrix ExperienceLive at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK 2/24/1969！Part.1----01.Lover Man02.I Don't Live TodayInterview at Jimi's London flat03.Bleeding Heart (slow version)04.Fire05.Hound Dog / Two Old Maids (acoustic, 2 versions), with Kathy Etchingham and friends, at Jimi's London flat
Part Two
Jimi Hendrix ExperienceLive at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK 2/24/1969！Part.2----01.Foxy Lady02.Hear My Train Comin'03.Little Wing04.Voodoo Child (Slight Return)05.Room Full Of Mirrors06.Purple Haze07.Wild ThingDestruction
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Ringo Starr’s All-Star Band - The Weight
Sobriety can make for interesting bed fellows? !
Ringo Starr's All-Star Band performing "The Weight".Founded in 1989, this live rock supergroup is built around a rotating lineup with Ringo Starr as the sole constant - the idea being "everybody on stage is a star in their own right." Starr formed it after getting sober alongside wife Barbara Bach, wanting to get back on the road before recording a new album; he'd booked himself from July to September 1989 for what became his first tour since The Beatles.The original 1989 lineup was stacked: Joe Walsh, E-Streeters Clarence Clemons and Nils Lofgren, former Band members Rick Danko and Levon Helm, Dr. John, Billy Preston, and Jim Keltner.Danko and Helm brought The Band's songbook into the set and when Garth Hudson joined as a guest on accordion, the entire surviving lineup of The Band was on stage together. One of the standout moments was "The Weight," sung with Levon Helm and Dr. John trading verses.The tour led to Starr's first live album, Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, released in 1990 - his first release of new material in seven years. The concept proved durable - Starr has since toured with fourteen different All-Starr lineups.
Justin Johnson - more guitarists rockin out
START THE WEEKEND HERE!
Mo’ guitar . . . .slippin’ and a slidin’ . . . . . . . . .the algorithms threw this one back at me at via Flickennabokk . .. have we had this before? Don’t Care . . . . . he rocks!
ROCKIN' ROOTS MUSIC • Old-School Foot-Stompin' Slide Guitar • "Hellhound Boogie"
Justin Johnson - Hellhound Boogie
TUNING: Open E: E-B-E-G#-B-E
GEAR:
• Gretsch Honeydipper Resonator Guitar
• JJ Signature Low-Profile Humbucker Pickup (https://www.justinjohnsonstore.com)
• JJ Signature Ceramic Guitar Slide (https://www.justinjohnsonstore.com)
GUITAR: Justin Johnson
BASS: Will Lee
KEYS: Mike Webb
DRUMS: Rick Lonow
PRODUCED BY: Justin Johnson, Nikki Johnson, Rick Lonow, & Mike Webb
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Steve "Spricy" Price
Friday, July 24, 2026
Emily Barker - Acisoma
Somehow missed this lyric song of Emily’s from her last album and as she forays more into poetry, the lyrics of her recent work have gotten stronger and stronger, more depth somehow, more emotional intelligence and deeper and deeper, if sometimes painful, self expression.
I love this song as I do all of Emily’s work. She is a lovely person and forging a unique place in singer songwriting history IMHO. Will sign off the day with this haunting song and hope the additional lyrics help your enjoyment . . . . they did mine!
Birthdays: Alison Krauss
Happy Birthday To Alison Krauss (b. 1971)
Alison Krauss has spent more than four decades redefining the possibilities of bluegrass music while becoming one of the most respected vocalists in American roots music. A child prodigy from Champaign, Illinois, she began playing the fiddle at age five and was performing competitively by her early teens. After signing with Rounder Records, she released her debut solo album, Too Late to Cry, in 1987. That same year, she joined the group Union Station, launching a partnership that evolved into the acclaimed Alison Krauss & Union Station, whose blend of bluegrass, country, folk, and contemporary acoustic music attracted audiences far beyond the traditional bluegrass world.
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Krauss emerged as one of the most influential artists in acoustic music. Her crystalline soprano voice, elegant fiddle playing, and understated musicianship helped introduce bluegrass to mainstream audiences through albums such as I've Got That Old Feeling, So Long So Wrong, New Favorite, and the multi-platinum soundtrack O Brother, Where Art Thou?. In 1996, Rolling Stone named her its Critics' Choice for Best Country Artist, recognizing her growing influence on country and Americana. By consistently balancing tradition with accessibility, Krauss became one of the genre's most important ambassadors while earning dozens of Grammy Awards and widespread critical acclaim.
In 2007, Krauss embarked on one of the most celebrated collaborations of her career, joining forces with former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant for Raising Sand. Produced by T Bone Burnett, the album seamlessly blended Americana, folk, blues, country, and rock into a haunting, atmospheric collection that captivated critics and audiences alike. The project became one of the year's biggest musical successes, winning Album of the Year and five Grammy Awards at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Today, Alison Krauss remains one of the most decorated artists in Grammy history, admired not only for her extraordinary voice and musicianship but also for her ability to bridge musical traditions while remaining deeply rooted in the timeless spirit of bluegrass.
Alison Krauss and Union Station ARCADIA tour 2026
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