Exceelent Music You've Heard Lately

[Judge Jude]

going to see Bob Dylan and Mavis Staples at The Beacon in Manhattan on Tuesday. fyi, they were an item more than 50 years ago; he proposed and she said no. not sure if it will be exceelent, though they have always remained close. I mean the show

[madducks]

That is by far my favorite song of hers. Such a great beat and her vocals are top-notch.

Love the bass in that song.

[Judge Jude]

damned if Dylan didn't shock me - he got his voice back!

I saw him 6-8 years ago and he was at tracheotomy-level sounds. the band had to almost completely overpower it.

had some trepidation, therefore - but I figure if the U.S. poet laureate of the 20th century is in town (and a freaking opening act for Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech in the 1963 March on Washington #googleit), I'll give him one last chance.

I don't know if he had surgery or stopped smoking again or what, but the familiar croak is back. his 1-hour, 45-minute set isn't for all his fans - he's not going to sing "Like a Rolling Stone" or try to replicate the sound of a 50-year-old song from an album. he also sings a half-dozen standards - which are his true love (two Sinatras, plus "Autumn Leaves" etc).

the band is tremendous, and while 76-year-old Bob didn't play guitar or harmonica, he played a pretty mean keyboard. for the standards, he picks up the microphone stand and tilts it sideways like something out of the 1940s. he played a few of his old hits in recognizable fashion and others far, far from that.

this is the 3rd time I've seen him play at his old Manhattan stomping grounds, and frankly I think he saves his best for these shows (so fair warning).

oh, 78-year-old Mavis Staples KILLED in her 45-minute opener. "I'll Take You There" - yeah, she took the whole crowd there. her new album was just released, and I may get it. songs about love, friendship, loyalty, and determination - not a bad time these days to get healed!

set list here

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/bob-dyl...ht-1-setlists/

[madducks]

Two Amy Winehouse proteges, Zalon Thompson and Dionne Bromfield.

[Mithrandir]

Two Amy Winehouse proteges, Zalon Thompson and Dionne Bromfield.

Meh. Nice, but nothing special.

[madducks]

Meh. Nice, but nothing special.

Since you are being so generous with sharing your opinions today, what are your thoughts on Amy Winehouse?

[swampdragon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jFc...02313561CADD14

A friend suggested this Icelandic band - Leaves - there are a lot of things about them that I dig
I hear the sounds of a lot of bands that I like - some jangly screaming guitars - a bit of a mess - and even some less psychedelic Flaming Lips

[Fresno Bob]

I've become enchanted by Moon Duo

[Mithrandir]

Since you are being so generous with sharing your opinions today, what are your thoughts on Amy Winehouse?

She's a fine singer. Although I haven't enjoyed her songs enough to give them a more in depth listen.

[TranaGreg]

I doubt that this has much publicity out there so I thought I'd share ... this started in a bar down the street from me here in Toronto (and it's still going). A couple of guys have been running volunteer choir nights where you spend 1-2 hours learning arrangements (while drinking of course), then put it together in amazing performances. This month it led to an awesome performance in NYC with David Byrne ... there are dozens of these ... I'll post a few of my favs ...

Heroes


Fake Plastic Trees


Take Me Out

[johnnya24]

Whoever picks the songs seems like a good guy to have a drink with.

Love this song ... they nail that off-tone harmony.

[madducks]

[Hi.I'm.Mandy]

Just discovered Halestorm! Damn!

Good to see some mild profanity...steady progress !

[madducks]

Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa:

[chancellor]

Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa....amazing. Same concert:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cVRbajsztig