Thursday, November 29, 2018

The Battle of the Bands Chronicles: Volume Three the start of year two

My 25th Battle (labeled 24) celebrate one year of Battle of the Bands. In reality it was kicking in my second season. It featured The Band's classic "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." I pitted Charlie Daniels against Johnny Cash. It was 9 to 8 for Mr. Cash. 17 votes is great for my blog.

Battle 26th went Jerry Garcia bluegrass. I used the classic tune "Shady Grove" and brought out the bluegrass giant Doc Watson. I matched up against the eclectic Taj Mahal. Taj won 6 to 5 in a very streaky Battle.

Battle 27th didn't stray far from my last one. "Panama Red" featuring The New Riders of the Purple Sage against Old and in  the Way. The New Riders won!

Battle 28: It was September 2015 and I left the banjos behind (for a little bit). The song was "Gloria." The Doors versus The Shadows of Knight. The Doors won but it was closer than you might think.

Battle 29: Keep on Loving You. Lisa Loeb and Dweezil that is a weird combination. ZMight be as strange as Keith Urban covering this song. Keith won 12 to 1.

Battle 30: Gimme Shelter!  Merry Clayton versus Grand Funk Railroad. The latter won 9 to 5.

Battle 31: Shoot to Thrill! Halestorm versus Theory of a Deadman. Theory of a Deadman won this won solidly.

Battle 32: I Was only 19. This battle was one of my most successful ones and it was a total surprise! The Lancer Band versus The Herd. The Lancer Band won.

Battle 33: Fortune Teller. Robert Plant and Alison against The Rolling Stones. Robert and Alison won this by a mile.

Battle 34: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. Jim Carey versus Straight No Chaser. The comedian lost badly.

Battle 35: Christmas Cookies! Loose Cattle and Scott McCreery. Loose Cattle won in a stampede.

Battle 36: Sympathy for the Devil! Guns and Roses versus Motorhead. Rocking into 2016. The Gunners won!

Battle 37: Louie, Louie! The Sonics against The Kinks. The Sonics win!

Battle 38: Three Desperados. Miranda, Linda R., and Karen Carpenter. Karen ran away with a victory.

Battle 39: New Orleans Ladies. Wayne Toups against Tab Benoit. Wayne won!

Battle 40: Midnight Hour. The Mirrettes versus The Young Rascals. The Rascals won.


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