R.I.P Kofi Burbridge

Musician Kofi Burbridge has passed away at the age of 57. He was a member of the Aquarium Rescue Unit, The Derek Trucks Band and the Tedeschi Trucks Band. He also appeared with The Allman Brothers and Dead and Company. His brother Oteil was the bass player for the last two groups.

Here is a video of Kofi playing the flute wit his brother Oteil Burbridge…

Here he guests with the Allman Brothers at Wanee in 2011. 

"Page and time" by the Aquarium Rescue Unit

Derek Trucks Band "Crow Jane"

Tedeschi Trucks Band "Midnight in Harlem"

The Grammy Award winning musician known for his flute playing, keyboard talents and backing vocals will be missed by his bands, musicians, fans, friends and family.

Rocktober Birthday: Bob Weir

Bob Weir could fit into so many categories and since it is my blog I will squeeze him into my Roctober birthdays. He just released his album "Blue Mountain" which I will probably buy. I've heard the release described as being influenced by "cowboy music." This intrigues me because the first music I was drawn to as a child was cowboy music. Why? I don't know I was born in Southeastern Virginia not exactly cowboy lands. Since then my musical tastes have zigzagged across an ever growing musical spectrum. That spectrum included Bob Weir and his band The Grateful Dead.

It has been three years since the last time I celebrated Bob's birthday. You can revisit that post here. I think it is certainly time to celebrate again.

The title track of his new album performed live..

Here he is with the latest Grateful Dead spin-off Dead and Company "I Know You Rider"

I couldn't forget Ratdog with "Money for Gasoline"..

I'll leave you with another new track "Gonesville"..

Hope you enjoyed and stay tuned for a new post sometime.