Brighton Port Authority

Brighton Port Authority is a collaboration of an eclectic group of musicians led by Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim).  They are very fun to listen to and check out Iggy on Letterman.  Enjoy!

BPA - Toe Jam (feat. David Byrne & Dizzie Rascal)
BPA - He's Frank (feat. Iggy Pop)

Under the Covers

I never thought I would hear Richard Thompson cover a Britney Spears song.  Here he is covering 'Oops!...I Did It Again'.  In my opinion, his version is much better than the original.

Richard Thompson - Oops!...I Did It Again

It's Sunday

This is a nice song by Joshua James.

Joshua James - Coal War

Monsters Of Folk

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The Monsters Of Folk appeared on Conan O'Brien this past Wednesday playing 'Say Please'. I think they sounded great. The big surprise was Will Johnson of Centro-matic playing drums. It is rumored Will is going to be the drummer when the band goes out on the road this fall. Monsters Of Folk's new album is now available and what I have heard thus far it sounds good.

Here is the band in the studio doing 'The Right Place'.

Bike Naked in a Flaming Lips Video

The Flaming Lips are looking for naked bike riders for their next music video.  The video will be taped in Portland, OR today.  Here are the specific details:

Event details:
Flaming Lips naked bike video shoot
Wednesday, September 23, 10am - 10pm PST (drop-in)
The top of Mount Tabor, by the basketball courts
No RSVP needed. Just show up wearing clothes, please.
For more information, contact: bikeforthelips at gmail dot com

Under the Covers

'Once I was a rich man, now I am so poor.  But never in my sweet short life have I felt like this before.'
Here are several covers of the Rolling Stones' 'No Expectations' from Beggars Banquet.  Johnny Cash and Odetta cover the song like it was written for them.  The Dirtbombs, Califone and Soulsavers update the song but still try to stick with the roots of the original.  Please go out and discover these artists.

The Rolling Stones - No Expectations
Johnny Cash - No Expectations
Odetta - No Expectations
The Dirtbombs - No Expectations
Califone - No Expectations
Soulsavers - No Expectations

Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

I first heard about The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band on My Old Kentucky Blog earlier this year.  I like their sound, they have funny lyrics and there is a gal named Breezy who plays washboard.  The band hails from Indianapolis.  Go buy their latest album The Whole Fam Damnily.  If you do not like the album you can at least buy a washboard to support the band.

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - Mama's Fried Potatoes
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - Worn Out Shoe
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - Walmart Killed The Country Store

It's Sunday

Here is a song from Soulsavers.  They look like they might be worth checking out.  Have a nice Sunday!

Chia

I was listening to the radio yesterday and they were talking about these ads that appeared on ESPN2 during the US Open.  This is crazy!

Sila and the AfroFunk Experience - Chrome

The Black Keys Are Releasing A Rap Album?

The rock-blues duo from Akron, OH is collaborating with a variety of rap artists to release a new album on November 27th (Black Friday).  They are calling the project Blakroc.  It will be interesting how the Black Keys sound with the likes of Mos Def and Q-Tip.  The little trailer above is cool and the first track sounds pretty good.

Mos Def, Jim Jones and Black Keys - Hoochie Coo

Heartless Bastards

My friend David is a fan of The Heartless Bastards.  The female lead singer has a very haunting howlish voice.  The band is originally from Ohio and now resides in Austin, TX.  They were discovered by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.
The Heartless Bastards just announced that they will be touring with Wolfmother this fall.  They will be in Dallas at the House of Blues on Oct 29.  This show should be interesting because it offers a contrast in styles.  Check them out.

The Heartless Bastards - All This Time
The Heartless Bastards - Out At Sea
The Heartless Bastards - Gray

Under The Covers

'You can fool some people sometimes, but you can't fool all the people all the time.  So, now we see the light.  We gonna stand up for our rights!'

What a great song!  Here is the original along with several cover versions.

Bob Marley & the Wailers - Get Up Stand Up

Peter Tosh - Get Up Stand Up

Peter Gabriel - Get Up Stand Up

Ziggy Marley & Ben Harper - Get Up Stand Up

It's Sunday

The Black Crowes - She Talks to Angels

9/11

It is hard to believe that the 9/11 terrorist attack was 8 years ago.  I will never forget I was on my way to jury duty that morning.  What were you doing?

R.E.M. - Everybody Hurts
John Mellencamp - Peaceful World
Neil Young - Imagine
Dave Matthews Band - Everday
Neil Young & Pearl Jam - The Long Road
Wyclef Jean - Redemption Song

A.A. Bondy

After his band Verbena broke up in 2003, A.A. Bondy went into to hiatus for several years.  In 2007 he released his solo debut, American Hearts which received critical acclaim.  This month he released his follow-up album, When the Devil's Loose.  He is worth checking out.

Aquarium Drunkard has a good interview with A.A. Bondy.

A.A. Bondy - There's A Reason (American Hearts)
A.A. Bondy - I Can See The Pines Dancing (When The Devil's Loose)

Under The Covers

On this day in 1973 Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' hits number one. Here Jack Black covers the song from the 'High Fidelity' soundtrack.

Jack Black - Let's Get It On

Labor Day

Enjoy the day off with family and friends.

Robert Earl Keen - Barbeque

Soulshine

Continuing with the Sunday theme I am posting Soulshine by The Allman Brothers and a version performed by Gov't Mule.  It is good stuff.

The Allman Brothers - Soulshine
Gov't Mule - Soulshine

Here is Gov't Mule

More Jack White

When I was looking for The Rolling Stones with Jack White video yesterday I stumbled upon a video with Loretta Lynn and Jack.  Jack produced Loretta's album Van Lear Rose.  It is a great album.

Loretta Lynn (feat Jack White) - Portland Oregon

Keith Richards & Jack White Working Together?

(photo compliments Pitchfork.com)

Pitchfork had an article on Wednesday about Keith Richards and Jack White working together on new songs. How cool would that be? Here is some White Stripes, Keith solo and the Stones with Jack live.

The White Stripes - Little Bird
Keith Richards - Take It So Hard
The Rolling Stones with Jack White - Loving Cup

Under The Covers

If you have not heard yet, Oasis has decided to call it quits.  Noel & Liam Gallagher infamous fighting has finally caused Noel to leave the band.  Noel sent a note out to fans on August 29th.  Here is a cover of 'Champagne Supernova' by Ben Folds Five along with the Oasis original.

Ben Folds Five - Champagne Supernova
Oasis - Champagne Supernova

Here is a cover of Oasis' 'Wonderwall' by Ryan Adams and Paul Anka along with the original.

Ryan Adams - Wonderwall
Paul Anka - Wonderwall
Oasis - Wonderwall