Out of the crowded pack of new talent to come into play in the late 80s/ early 90s, John P. Strohm (Blake Babies, Antenna, Velo-Deluxe), Strohm is one of the best least recognized song writers... who happen to be a great guitarist and singer as well. I don't know how this one escaped me (except that most of the music I pursue I look for on vinyl and this is only available on CD- too bad!) This record is terrific!
Just arrived- sign, limited, recorded in Germany. One of our greatest song writers performing numbers he's written since the days of wine and roses! Fantastic!
These were all pretty damn difficult to track down but they were the last releases from each band that I needed to complete their respective discographies.
If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
These were all pretty damn difficult to track down but they were the last releases from each band that I needed to complete their respective discographies.
"The Atomic Bitchwax", what a name!
Earthless- nice! I have Rhythms From a Comic Sky and Earthless Meets Heavy Blanket. Good stuff!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Just in and sent from Mr. Barone personally (I love it when artists do that!) This (on both CD and DVD) is the 25 anniversary of Cool Blue Halo with the same musicians that made the original live album. It's a beautiful album, so I'm stoked to have this and can't wait to hear and see it!
Richard Barone – Cool Blue Halo: 25th Anniversary Concert
1996: Toronto 2003: St. Paul 2005: Thunder Bay 2008: West Palm Beach, Tampa 2009: Chicago I, Chicago II 2010: Boston 2011: Toronto I, Toronto II, Winnipeg 2012: Missoula 2013: London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo 2014: St. Paul, Milwaukee 2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto I, Toronto II 2022: Hamilton, Toronto 2023: St. Paul I, St. Paul II 2024: Vancouver I, Vancouver II
Cool! I just heard some Ministry for (as far as I can remember) the first time. Good stuff!
Here's a CD that came as a freebie with an order I placed on Discogs recently: Steel Your Soul and Dare Your Spirit to Move by Soledad Brothers. I would say this band is part Lightnin' Hopkins, part John Lee Hooker, mix in a little George Thorogood, add a sprinkle of Rolling Stone and a dash of 13th Floor Elevator, and wash it all down with a few shots of Johnny Walker Red.
Oh, and, in fact, the name of the singer/guitar player is Johnny Walker, lol!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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John P. Strohm – Vestavia
Steve Wynn – Journeyman
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Causa Sui - Live from Copenhagen
Earthless- Sonic Prayer Live
These were all pretty damn difficult to track down but they were the last releases from each band that I needed to complete their respective discographies.
Richard Barone – Cool Blue Halo: 25th Anniversary Concert
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The National- Laugh Track
Was pleasantly surprised
2003: St. Paul
2005: Thunder Bay
2008: West Palm Beach, Tampa
2009: Chicago I, Chicago II
2010: Boston
2011: Toronto I, Toronto II, Winnipeg
2012: Missoula
2013: London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014: St. Paul, Milwaukee
2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto I, Toronto II
2022: Hamilton, Toronto
2023: St. Paul I, St. Paul II
2024: Vancouver I, Vancouver II
Rubber Factory-The Black Keys
Little Rope-Sleater-Kinney
What Do We Do Now? J Mascis
Leon Bridges-Leon
The Smile-Cutouts
Jason Isbell-Ryman 2