This blog spot is the home to my ramblings. I am a free lance writer. Most of my work goes on Associated Content. Sometimes I write what is on my mind, sometimes I plug some of my writing, and sometimes a combination of the two. So, sit back read, enjoy, and we will see where it goes.
The last survivor of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd Gary Rossington has passed away.
"Last of the Street Survivors"
The Rossington Band "Take it on Faith"
Rossington Collins Band "One Good Man"
Lynyrd Skynyrd "Simple Man"
A Southern Rock legend, a link to an era and one of the greatest bands to ever come out of Jacksonville, Florida has passed away. His legacy will live on in tribute bands, current country and rock bands. He will be missed by his family, friends and fans,
My Battle of the Bands this go around features Lynyrd Skynyrd and their song "Simple Man."
My contenders feature a Metal Band versus a Rock Band. One version is a popular cover the other less commercial. A battle with a few contrasts.
Deftones "Simple Man"
Shinedown "Simple Man"
The normal rules apply. In the comments you tell me which cover you like the best. You can expand and tell me and my readers why if you like. I sometimes quote voters or find inspiration for future Battles from the comments. However the main purpose is to decide a winner. After I count up the votes in a week or so I announce the winner in a future post. A pretty simple process.
I hope you enjoy the Battle and I will be back soon!
I was going to go Mardi Gras this year but I was a slacker on booking my hotel room. When I finally got around to it hotel room prices were sky high in the Big Easy. I new the prices were gonna be jacked up. They are for Jazz Fest too. I was expecting Jazz Fest style pricing and I still had price shock. I missed a parade or two, a show at Tipitina's and apparently a good opportunity to catch Covid-19. I went another direction, literally. New Orleans is three hours West, I went four hours East and South. Spent a night in "a storied hotel" for $50. It was a small, Southern town, that was nothing like Carnival in New Orleans. I never figured out what was so storied about the hotel. I think I fell asleep before I even cracked the cover. As the picture above shows I had things to catch.
Tab Benoit "Sac Au Lait Fishing"
I combine music and fishing. Tab Benoit the last musician I saw in New Orleans when I was there for New Years!
The past year a lot of the lyrics kinda fits my life...
"Don't Ask Me No Questions" Lynyrd Skynryd
"If you want to talk fishin'
I guess that would be okay."
Brad Paisley "I'm Gonna Miss Her"
By the time it was all said and done my face was redder than that redfish!
A lot of classic Rock bands are throwing in the towel. Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of them. The band down to one original member but the band has been going strong with a revolving cast of characters. Well today's letter is L so why not celebrate from Skynyrd...
"Gimme Back My Bullets"
Perhaps my favorite song by them "Simple Man"
Sometimes you need to ask someone to "Gimme Three Steps"
I'm stealing the above switch, because sometimes it is so true. Sometimes you just have to turn the switch on.
Today's theme is songs with male names. I'm not going to try to get them all. I will highlight a few and encourage you to visit the other participants for more.
"Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner" Warren Zevon
"Uncle John's Band" The Grateful Dead. So many from that band to use Tennessee Jed, Casey Jones, St. Stephen to name a few...
"Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" Paul McCartney and Wings
Led Zeppelin "Boogie with Stu"
Led Zeppelin "Poor Tom"
Jimi Hendrix "Hey Joe"
Lynyrd Skynyrd "The Ballad of Curtis Loew"
Eight is enough.."Buddy Holly" Weezer
Stay tunes for tomorrow's Battle of the Bands post for more music!
It's Rockltober but there are a couple of notable Country music birthdays today. So I am probably ruining a couple of Battle of the Band contests today. However it is Rocktober so I was thinking we would celebrate these birthday's with a little rock!
First up Charlie Daniels celebrates his 79th birthday..
Here he is with Lynyrd Skynyrd doing "Call Me the Breeze"..
Next up is Brad Paisley...with The Rolling Stones performing Dead Flowers..
Short and sweet post today. Just celebrating two birthdays with a Rocktober twist!
Welcome to my Battle of the Bands number 10! This month I will be trying to keep it with a Holiday theme for the entire month.
Listen to the song clips in the blog post. In the comment section vote for the one you like the best. Feel free to explain why you voted the way you did. The battles take place on the first and 15th and winners will be announced on the 7th and 21st. I will normally post the winner in the comments. Of course have fun and enjoy! If you are still looking for more musical fun after you vote, you can check out these sites for more battles:
Yes, I went to a pioneering artist to pull a song for this competition. Back to the early days of rock and roll. The song written by
First Challenger Keith Richards
Well Keith Richards wasn't to far behind Chuck Berry and here is his take on the Holiday Rock Classic...
Second Challenger Lynyrd Skynyrd
Keeping it in the classic rock, guitar genre here is Lynyrd Skynyrd's take..
Enjoy the battle. This time I have two studio versions against each other. Vote in the comments and enjoy! Hope it helps to get you in the Holiday spirit. Not into the Holidays well I hope you enjoy the retro-rocking old school sounds!
Edit: Found out from Curious as a Cathy there is a music bloghop on Mondays and I am game!
Here are the details from Cathy's site:
Okay, on behalf of the lovely Dancing Queen, Marie @XmasDolly, and her Solid Gold dancers ~ Callie @JAmericanSpice, Stacy @Stacy Uncorked, Becca @Everyday Life, & myself thank you for joining us for another week of Monday’s Music Moves Me.
Now, it’s time for you to ask us to step out on the dance floor with you. By linking your musical post (all non-music link ups are labeled or removed) URL (not your main blog address) below you are inviting the 4M crew to boogie down to your tunes.
Lynyrd Skynyrd played Wanee this weekend. I caught them a couple weeks ago at a small festival in Pensacola called the Beaulah Festival. Samed like a good place to catch them six hours from their hometime of Jacksonville and just five miles or so from "Sweet Home Alabama."
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There is a small promo for the fest. Here the band performs at Wanee..
Sure guitarist Gary Rossington is the only pre-crash original left in the band. However, the band carries out the spirit of the original band full of that guitar heavy, southern rock that sure does sound good around here.
The last time I saw the band was in Pittsburgh here is "Simple Man" from that show...
Starting your Monday with some southern fried rock and continuing on with the A to Z: Challenge.
Stay tuned as I will think of something to blog about for M.
The 2014 Wanee Festival should be on your not to miss list for two reasons. One it is the Festival's 10th Anniversary. I congratulate the festival for achieving this milestone. The second reason is this could be the last Wanee Festival or at least the last one featuring The Allman Brothers.
The line up for the festival is solid but has a stripped down feel to it. The festival is still anchored by The Allman Brothers. Add in a set by Lynryd Skynyrd and the festival will have a distinct southern flavor to it.
The jam band crowd should feel pretty excited with The Trey Anastasio Band, Moe, Rusted Root, Umphrey's McGee, Melvin Seals and the JGB and Chris Robinson.
The family bands will be there The Royal Southern Brotherhood, Gov't Mule, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band,Berry Oakley's Skylab and Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Adding to the party is Blues Traveler, Ziggy Marley, Hot Tuna, Dumpstaphunk (playing a set of Led Zeppelin), and Soulive. If you want hot blues guitars Walter Trout and Matt Schofield are scheduled to perform. The Blind Boys of Alabama also add to the talent rich lineup.
The rest of the lineup includes The Futurebirds, Rob Garza, Bobby Lee Jones, Break Science, Pink Talking Fish, Seam Chambers, The Yeti Trio, and The Hip Abduction.
April 10-12, 2014 Live Oak, Florida is the date and place more info at the official site. Wanee is always a great festival.
I had problem with my internet connection over the weekend, so it is possible I might do multiple posts today. Singer, songwriter, guitarist JJ Cale passed away this weekend at the age of 74 from a heart attack.
JJ Cale was influential to Eric Clapton. Cale had been covered by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Widespread Panic, and Waylen Jennings to name a few.
Let's celebrate his life with music...
Here he is with "Crazy Mama"...
Here is JJ Cale with Eric Clapton performing "After Midnight"
Here he performs a song called "Magnolia"
Here he performs "Call Me The Breeze" with Eric Clapton...
May JJ Cale rest in peace and thanks for the songs...
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