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We hadn't been out for ages, like over a year, we had had our first child and our favourite band were playing in the corn exchange here.

I was in tears as the air pressure from the bass bins thudded into my chest whilst watching the one and only, the very best Southern Baptist preacher come New York artsy fartsy art rocker Jon Spencer and his Blues Explosion

Great live band.

There are so many to choose from...

(PBS is fucking ace )


Guitar, bass, drums. It's a pretty simple equation... no-one does it quite like these 3.

I get more impressed with Kevin Morby every time he releases something. He comes across as a really nice, down to earth guy who seems genuine in all he does, too. I love this track for the musicianship of his fellows and the moody atmospherics of it all. He credits the band at the end of this track... but the whole gig is worth catching.

Cool# 9 by Joe Satriani.

Love it. Say what you like about Tim Henson, Tosin Abasi style nonsense..but hearing or jamming along to this song (to a backing track)is about as much fun as you can have. Super Groovy.


Got to learn the mad arpegiated, sweep picking descending bit..


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Guy Smiley wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:46 pm Guitar, bass, drums. It's a pretty simple equation... no-one does it quite like these 3.

I fucking love these guys.

The bassist lives inside my head.

assfly wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 6:59 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:46 pm Guitar, bass, drums. It's a pretty simple equation... no-one does it quite like these 3.

I fucking love these guys.

The bassist lives inside my head.

Laura Lee.

there's nothing quite like them although I've found a band that sort of come close,

Yin Yin.

That's a nice sound

KEXP has introduced me to so many new bands. Such a great channel.

Yeah, KEXP is fantastic

On my Desert Island Discs list!

SaintK wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:38 am On my Desert Island Discs list!

Brilliant, just a brilliant song, one of many from Richard Thompson, he's one of my favourite artists.

Nick Hornby included Calvary Cross in his book on his favourites - 31 Songs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songbook_ ... rnby_book)

Assfly... check these guys out

I'm not sure if I posted this before on the site or not, but I love this, it's terrific.

Best of the themes. Will NOT be taking any challenges to this FACT.

It always reminds me of the town that I love so well. A different town.

Tichtheid wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:46 am

SaintK wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:38 am On my Desert Island Discs list!

Brilliant, just a brilliant song, one of many from Richard Thompson, he's one of my favourite artists.

Nick Hornby included Calvary Cross in his book on his favourites - 31 Songs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songbook_ ... rnby_book)

Another big Richard Thompson fan here.

Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I just love listening to this.

What's wrong with a bit of Slade?..

There are a number of James songs but I'll throw this one in...

Random1 wrote: Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:49 am Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I just love listening to this.

Well I guess there's something for everyone out there....

Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:32 pm Assfly... check these guys out

That is schweet

I can't get enough of Geese.

Some of their stuff reminds me of the Rolling Stones

REM write outstanding songs

Something about the bass and I am guessing open D tuning? Seen him live numerous times - cracking guy.

Sandstorm wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:58 pm

Random1 wrote: Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:49 am Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I just love listening to this.

Well I guess there's something for everyone out there....

Boy done well!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67173910

Little indie gem

Jethro wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 3:22 am

Some great tunes there, some I had no idea of, thanking you.