Battle of the Bands: Oh Well!

Peter Green passed away a few days ago. I did a tribute post to him but I held back a gem of a song called "Oh Well." It is right up my alley classic guitar fueled blues rock.

The second verse is fitting, I can imagine him having this conversation entering heaven..

Now, when I talked to God, I knew He'd understand
He said, "Stick by my side and I'll be your guiding hand
But don't ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to"

There is probably a lot of truth to that verse for everyone. Thankfully there is a whole lot of grace.  Hear my full sermon at the Church of the Late Night Rock and Roller.

Fleetwood Mac "Oh Well"

Next I have two contenders. To be part of the great democracy I have established here 6 years ago after being shown the great path to freedom by Stephen and company. You can find a full list of bloggers on similar musical roads at his site. I admit sometimes the freedom turns into anarchy  but that's okay  it is usually better than the real world. Anyway I have two contenders you vote in the comments which version you liked the best or hated the least and I count up the votes and post about a winner in a week or so.  

Contender One: Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes

Contender Two: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Hope you enjoyed the Battle, I look forward to reading nd counting your votes! I will have another Battle on the 15th and in between I will post the winner of this Battle and probably a few more posts. As always you are welcome to visit, enjoy the snacks help yourself to a beverage.

R.I.P Peter Green

A founder of Fleetwood Mac, a blues, rock, guitarist extraordinaire Peter Green has passed away today at the age of 73. 

Before the Mac he replaced Eric Clapton in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers..."The Supernatural"

Then there was Fleetwood Mac, way before the girls!

"Rattlesnake Shake"

"Albatross"

If you thought this was a Santana song surprise..."Black Magic Woman"

A talent who will be missed. 

Rocktober Music Festival: Happy Birthday Peter Green

Happy birthday to Peter Green! If the name isn't familiar to you I am sure you have heard of his old band Fleetwood Mac. The Mac was different log ago, before the girls, before Lindsey Buckingham, and I suppose the really big hits too.

                                                 Santana liked "Black Magic Woman"

"Got a Good Mind to Give Up Living"

He did other things besides Fleetwood Mac.

"Albatross"

"Fool No More"

but he did cool things with Fleetwood Mac

"Oh Well"

Well I think that is a good set for a blues rock birthday!

Monday's Music Moves Me: Labor Day

Monday's Music Moves Me theme today is to spell out Labor Day with a playlist. I can do that and I am back doing the Monday's Music Moves Me thing for at least this week. If you want to sign up for it, see who else is playing or want to join in here is a link for that.

L is for Lazy

Deep Purple kicking things off.

A is for Autumn Leaves

Changing gears with the talented Eva Cassidy.

B is for Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Green Day taking us down another road!

O is for Oh Well!

That's a different Fleetwood Mac!

R is for Radio Waves

 

Roger Waters of Pink Floyd fame with a solo song.

D is for Dream Weaver

Gary Wright taking us on a journey.

A is for Aeroplane

Red Hot Chili Peppers spicing up the playlist.

Y is for Yesterday!

Tomorrow when you go back to work you will long for Yesterday! Ending with The Beatles is never a bad thing. I hope you enjoyed and will see you soon!

2013 Jazz Fest Line Up: The New Orleans Jazz and Herritage Festival

Yesterday I shared the 2013 Mountain Jam line up today I will share The 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival line up better known simply as Jazz Fest! I was fortunate to go to this festival once and it was incredible! A blend of multiple styles of music.

The Festival runs April 26 through Sunday May 5 for specific lineups per day please check out their website.

Billy Joel

The biggest names in music play this festival. Also probably a bunch of folks you have never heard before who will blow your mind musically. Billy Joel is one of those biggest names. He  recently played the 12.12.12 Concert.

Fleetwood Mac

You may have heard the rumors that Fleetwood Mac has reunited once more for another tour. One of their stops will be JazzFest.

The Dave Matthews Band

Another big nam, The Dave Matthews Band will also play the Fest. They are no strangers to playing festivals and big stages.

Maroon 5

This band has moves like Jagger..

The Black Keys

Another band that is developing quite a following is The Black Keys.

John Mayer

One of the most popular guitar/singers out there John Mayer will also be performing.

Widespread Panic

One of the biggest jam bands out there, Widespread Panic will be playing the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Like my previous post they will also be playing Mountain Jam.

Daryl Hall and John Oates

Do anyone remember these guys? I am sure you do let me find a video to rewind your memory.

Phoenix

B.B. King

The King, a living legend in Blues Music, and incredible entertainer, and a headliner at Jazz Fest. Yes, B.B. King will be there!

Frank Ocean

Earth, Wind, and Fire

A classic old school band here...

Willie Nelson and Family

Willie Nelson is a legend!

Little Big Town

Little Big Town is headed for the Big Easy. Last year they enjoyed a number one hit with this song...

George Benson

Of course there is jazz

It is a wonderful festival with a lot of bands. I will list some more below but cut down on comments and videos due to space.

Jill Scott, Jimmy Cliff, Gypsy Kings, Jeffrey Osborne, Patti Smith, Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite..

That last combo deserved a video...

Band of Horses, Gary Clark Jr, Andrew Bird, Maze, Juan Louis Guerra y 440

and Los Lobos

There is still more! The Little Willies, Kem Roy Ayers, Laura Bell Bundy, Dianne Reaves, and the Stanley Clarke/George Duke Project

Charles Bradley, Wayne Shorter Quartet, the legendary Taj Mahal with the Real Thing Tuba Band...I have seen Taj Mahal open for Eric CLapton and at The Wanee Festival...

Calexico, Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra, Vashawn Mitchell, Jushua Redman Quertet, Mutemath, and the amazing Ana Popovic...

The Mavericks, Little Joe Y La Familia, Campbell Brothers, Brushy One String of Jamaica, dobro  master Jerry Douglas, Daryl Coley, Magary Lord of Bahia-Brazil, Male Debale of Bahia-Brazil, The Del McCoury Band with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band..wow Bluegrass and jazz mixing it up!

Doc McKenzie and the Hi Lites, Pokey LaFarge, Salio from the Republic of Georgia, Robert Mirabal, Martha Redbone, Bill Miller, Pura Fe, A Tribe Called Red, Yellow Bird Indian Dancers, Stoney Creek Indian Dancers, Oneida Longhouse Singers and Dancers.

Here comes the Funk! Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Pete Fountain, The Nevilles, Rebirth Brass  Band, Galactic, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Better than Ezra, The Meter Men with Page McConnell, Kermitt Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers, The 35th Anniversary Celebration of "One Mo' Time!" Marc Broussard, Chris Owens, Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys, Papa Grows Funk, and Cowboy Mouth

Tab Benoit is someone you should discover..

Anders Osborne, Theresa Andersson, Big Sam's Funky Nation, slide master Sonny Landreth, Jon Cleary, John Boutte, the legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Jeremy Davenport, Deacon John, Davell Crawford, Terence Blanchard, Rockin' Dopsie Jr and The Zydeco Twisters, Henry Butler, Donald Harrison and Bonerama.

One heck of a lineup for one of the best festivals in the world! I am getting festival fever over here!

R.I.P Bob Weston

Guitarist Bob Weston passed away this week. He was in the group Fleetwood Mac. After two albums he was out of the band. His career with the band came to a quick end due to him having an affair with Mick Fleetwood's wife. He played with other musicians I would say Sandy Denny would be the most notable. He also released three solo albums.

Here is the only song Weston was fully credited for writing in Fleetwood Mac "Caught in the Rain:"

He is also credited on "Forever." His last album was released in 1999. His managerr mentioned he was working on more projects before he passed away.