So, what have you been listening to lately?

[Dave W]

Wish I could play guitar like Blind Blake.

[Darrol]

Darrol! Where have you been?

I like that tune.

Hey Dave. I was wondering if my resurfacing would be noticed. I kind of just fell off the grid in terms of visiting here as I haven't played in years.

[Highlander]

Once a player, always a player...

[westen44]

Once a player, always a player...

That's true.  An expiration date for this does not exist. 

[Dave W]

Hey Dave. I was wondering if my resurfacing would be noticed. I kind of just fell off the grid in terms of visiting here as I haven't played in years.

You know you're still welcome anytime. You never know, you might pick it up in the future.

[4stringer77]

I'll be listening to some Slayer, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Testament and Napalm Death on July 26th because my band will be opening the show!
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Did you know Steve DiGiorgio recorded the last Testament album with a stock 78' Ric 4001?
https://www.bassplayer.com/artists/steve-digiorgio-back-to-basics-with-testament

Uwe did you know Slayer's last album went to #1 on the album charts in Germany?

Should be lots of fun. Hope some of you can make it, or the tour at least. It's Slayer's farewell tour.

[uwe]

[uwe]

Kylie's newest. I know, not country.





So what. I've always dug her, for some reason her stuff puts me in a good mood (no, I don't think she's particularly hot, not my type, I like tall women, she is way too tiny/petite for me). It's brainless in a good way, not as laboured and contrived as some of Madonna's stuff.

[Pilgrim]

Funny that you mention Madonna.  In that "dancing" video, some of her sideways glances looked a lot like Madonna to me. Maybe it's her chin and fac, I dunno.

But those are fun tunes.  I like Dancing a lot. I can see that becoming one of the numbers people remember.

[uwe]

The choreography is no doubt swiped from Ms Ciccone here:



But then that is nothing new. The little Aussie has always watched what Madonna does carefully. And while I think that Kylie is the more naturally gifted singer, Madonna has more ambition in reinventing herself and projecting art.

Now listening to the new Blackberry Smoke, they sound more earthy again, I found that lacking a bit on the last two albums:



And this sounds a bit "Stones go Garth Brooks" or the other way around ... 

[uwe]

Walking Papers - Duff McKagan's hobby outfit outside his (regained) day job. I bought the debut album of a few years ago out of curiosity and .... wow!!! Best musical outfit I've heard Duff in ever (and I liked Velvet Revolver better than GnR, I can take Axl's voice only in small doses), singer is great, his voice reminds me of Phil Mogg (UFO). The music is a wonderful mix of Nick Cave, Rival Sons and Gaslight Anthem.

[Granny Gremlin]

Duff looks so bored in that Leave me in the Dark vid.

Darrol! Where have you been?

I like that tune.

Yeah.  Good chill groove.  I haven't liked anything this radio in forever.

[Barklessdog]

Welcome back Darryl!

I have recently resurfaced as well, like a turd in a swimming pool!

[Rob]

Wish I could play guitar like Blind Blake.

Really nice!  Can you imagine how nasty those strings were compared to modern gear?

[uwe]

In the car: Allman Bros. Live at the Cow Palace in California - that New Year's Eve '72 gig (a radio broadcast at the time) and while for some people no post-Duane and -Berry line-up can hold a candle, I find Chuck Leavell's piano playing "just w-w-w-wow!" It's a pleasant excess at jamming, 20 and 30 minute songs abound on the 4 CD set (with great sonic quality) and - no wonder  - Jerry Garcia is among the special guests.

Now in the office: Del Amitri. I was totally unaware of their music until a few days ago, Rob's post made me check them out. The kind of music Edith loves (electrified folk music) - Rob, you have a real girlie-taste!