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Just picked up Sturgil Simpson's new album - Sound & Fury. Great album.

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My wife and I went to see The Tedeschi Trucks Band at the Beacon Theatre on Tuesday night. Man this was a good show. Never saw them before. 3 backup singers. 3 piece horn section. Two drummers. Where to begin. Two of the backup singers were amazing. The guy had such a soulful voice and could really wail while the woman just blew the doors off. The two drummers was interesting. Not many bands do two drummers basically because it's very difficult to pull off well. The Allman Brothers had two drummers. Genesis had two drummers. Zappa had two drummers back in the 70's. These guys really complemented each other well. The biggest surprise was Derek Trucks. What an amazing guitar player. His slide playing was insane. And Tedeschi can really sing. Nice and clear but some rasp when she wants to. But another surprise, she can play a mean blues lead guitar. A really nice show. I'd see them again. And I was grateful that we had seats in the Loge, the lowest balcony level. 4th row towards the center. Perfect view but the best part was we could sit through the entire show. The last time we saw a similar band, Government Mule, we sat in the orchestra and the entire orchestra stood through the entire show. And when I looked down there tonight, sure enough everyone was standing all night. I pay good money for my seat so I expect to be able to sit in it and see and hear the band unobstructed.
 
Nice review @MntnMan62, I’ve liked them for many years, I hope to see them sometime. The Dead also had 2 drummers.

Thanks. I highly recommend Tedeschi Trucks. I've been listening to their stuff for a while but I was really pretty surprised at how good they are live. Yes, the Dead did use two drummers as well. Phil Kreutzman and Mickey Hart.
 
Gillian Welch

Which of her and DR's stuff? I think they are excellent. One of the best live shows I have ever seen! Their versions of Pancho and Lefty on You Tube are transcendent.

I am not usually a fan, but this seems like real music!!! Great sax whether by Evan Smith or Lenny Pickett (of SNL, a waste of talent there most of the time):
 
David Bowie...”China Girl”


Great song. Definitely not politically correct these days, although the message is spot on politically correct.

You shouldn't mess with me
I'll ruin everything you are
You know
I'll give you television
I'll give you eyes of blue
I'll give you a man who wants to rule the world

I miss David Bowie.
 
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