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The Muddy Summer of 1969
This weekend we continue our tribute to Muddy Waters, the man who bridged blues to rock with some video, concerts, and other downloadable folk performances from the summer of '69.
Such a Perfect Day
I have a habit of using index cards as bookmarks. Being small and cheap, they fit comfortably into any book you may be reading and they are quite replaceable as well. But the real reason I started using them is Zooey Glass’ description of his two eldest brothers’ cardboard shirt holders, on which they had [...]
Muddy Waters: Newport Folk ‘69 and Video
This week in the Concert Vault we are dedicating programming to all things Muddy Waters. We have a gem of a concert by Muddy playing a solo-acoustic set at the Newport Folk Fest in 1969 and a full performance video from 1971.
Who Needs a Hit Single?
Today we are paying our respects to some jam bands that are still out there doing what they do best - sustaining brilliant careers through awesome shows and fan loyalty.
Why Radio Loved Creedence Clearwater Revival
When I got the call last year to do some liner notes for a Creedence Clearwater Revival box set, I thought: What? Another CCR box set?
Yep. That’s what happens when you’re a classic rock act that made a lot of records. Your label keeps repackaging them and putting them out there.
But this was just different [...]
Unprecedented: Muddy Waters, Newport 1969
Next Tuesday we'll be releasing an exceptional Muddy Waters show. Recorded on July 6th, 1969 at the Newport Folk Festival, this solo acoustic set is unique and historically significant, and its story must be told.
Diamonds in the Rough
Every so often we unearth some diamonds from the archive. Today is one of those days. We have two bands from one crazy night in Philadelphia in 1989; Jane's Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Go Vikings!
Down by two touchdowns in the third quarter, it’s not looking great for the Dallas Cowboys (and especially Shawn Suisham). As a Norseman, I do have a soft spot for the Vikes and have been rooting for them today, and I know my officemate from Minneapolis is as well. I’m not aware of any songs [...]
Out With the Old; In With the New
I get two New Year’s Days every year (counting Chinese New Year), so I’m still doing what a lot of people do at year’s end: attempting to get rid of clutter.
For me, that means going through stacks of promotional CDs that have piled up over the months. It’s a lot less than before, as record [...]
Brian Wilson Still Gets Around