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REVIEW - The Bribes - The Man is Good and Fine
Am I the only one that gets really excited to hear verbosely dark blues-rock music? If we can agree that the music is BLUES, does it also necessitate such DARKNESS? My answer is a resounding “YESSIR.”...
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DOWNLOAD - Jim James - 2013-04-21 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
A little Jim James at the famous First Avenue in Minneapolis to get your weekend moving? Yup. Enjoy folks, catch Jim on the road if you can - these shows have been unique to say the least. Thanks...
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DOWNLOAD - Jeff Tweedy - 2010-08-21 - Old Pool Farm - Schwenksville, PA
PREMO set by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy at the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Crisp sound, great set list, witty banter (Jeff is known for being particularly good at the latter) - it's got it all. My...
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DOWNLOAD - Whiskeytown - 1995-05-25 - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC
Great soundboard recording of Whiskeytown doing their thing in North Carolina. Considering they formed in 1994 this is a pretty early snapshot of the raw talent that existed amongst this group of...
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DOWNLOAD - Jeff Tweedy - 2003-01-09 - The Vic - Chicago, IL
This is one of the best Jeff Tweedy sets I've ever encountered. Jeff Tweedy puts on a prime set and then is joined by Wilco for an 11 song, largely acoustic, set. The mix on this soundboard recording...
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DOWNLOAD - Fleet Foxes - 2008-07-07 - Black Cat - Washington, D.C.
I'm keeping with my acoustic-ish theme of the week with this splendid set from Fleet Foxes playing in the most corrupt...errr...our Nations capital! The Black Cat is one of those bucket list venues,...
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DOWNLOAD - Jim James - 2013-04-23 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
Happy #mmjfriday folks. Jim James in Columbus, OH at the Newport Music Hall. Great work bporter! Don't forget to check the other sets posted this week - Jeff Tweedy, Whiskeytown, Tweedy + Wilco, and...
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DOWNLOAD - Black Sabbath - 1970-12-20 - Olympia - Paris, FR
If you follow The Steam Engine on Twitter you are probably familiar with my Black Sabbath tweets... Sort of uncharacteristic for this place but what seemingly nobody remembers is that the first two...
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DOWNLOAD - Jim James - 2013-05-06 - Waller Creek Amphitheater - Austin, TX
We have a couple sets from Mr. Jim James today. This one is Austin, TX and kicks a lot of a*s. Happy #mmjfriday. Thanks lpillman! Jim James Official - Facebook - Twitter - The Treasury - Insound -...
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DOWNLOAD - Jim James - 2013-05-13 - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
Another Jim James set, a little Asheville action this time. Big thanks to the ashevillain for this set! Jim James Official - Facebook - Twitter - The Treasury - Insound - Download Jim James Bermuda...
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DOWNLOAD - Neil Young - 1971-02-23 - BBC Studios - London, EN
Great set from a living legend. This is a pretty famous/popular show he put on in early 1971 at the BBC. If you can, watch the video below. LOTS of great facial expressions and quirky Neil to go...
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New Music . . .
Chris will write words here . . .about music and possibly costumed midgets. Prepare yourselves.
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DOWNLOAD - First Aid Kit - 2012-11-09 - Pustervik - Göteborg, SE
Thanks for getting this to me friend! Hope you guys enjoy, sorry for the lack of posts. Workin' like a stiff lately. First Aid Kit Official - Facebook - Twitter - The Treasury - Insound - Download...
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DOWNLOAD - My Morning Jacket - 2002-04-01 - Mercury Lounge - New York, NY
It's been a few #mmjfriday's since I've actually posted anything My Morning Jacket (it's been a solo Jim affair) so here we go. This awesome little set from 2002 is relatively brief compared to the...
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DOWNLOAD - Neil Young - 1992-11-17 - WTTW Studios - Chicago, IL
Well folks, as far as solo Neil Young sets go I'm not certain if it gets better than this. Recorded in 1992 in Chicago, this session was very similar to his famed MTV Unplugged session. And, if you're...
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Hope Dies Last - Remembering Jason Molina
HOPE DIES LAST by: Todd Levinson Frank (keep your eyes peeled for TWO Magnolia Electric Co. sets today -Jason) Photo from Secretly Canadian I guess it’s sadly fitting that Jason Molina would turn into...
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DOWNLOAD - Magnolia Electric Co. - 2005-04-23 - Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO
This is the first of a couple sets by Magnolia Electric Co. to supplement guest writer Todd Levinson Frank's endearing rememberence of the late Jason Molina. This set was hand picked by Todd (who can...
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DOWNLOAD - Magnolia Electric Co. - 2003-11-15 - Schubas - Chicago, IL
Our second set by Magnolia Electric Co. today (first is right here). This one also supplements the article remembering Jason Molina by Todd Levinson Frank. This was my pick for a Magnolia Electric Co....
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DOWNLOAD - The Allman Brothers Band - 1973-12-31 - Cow Palace - San...
Well this is quite the set folks. The sound quality is superb and the setlist is even finer. The only thing missing from this show is Duane Allman (he passed in 1971) but Boz Scaggs, Jerry Garcia, and...
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DOWNLOAD - Jim James - 2013-05-13 - World Cafe - Philadelphia, PA
Image by tolagunestro Some World Cafe action from Jim James. WXPN in Philly does such an excellent job with these sessions, donate to them if you can spare a saw buck or two. The songs that get played...
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