I can't believe this fell under my radar, but last week ZZ Top released a two-DVD set titled Double Down Live. This two-disc set includes shows from almost 20 years apart. The first DVD includes 22 songs recorded in 1980, during the Top's Deguello tour. The second DVD includes 11 songs recorded during their 2008 tour. Also included on the second DVD is behind the scenes footage … [Read more...]
Jonny Lang: Live at the Ryman
I recently noticed on Jonny Lang's Facebook fan page that he is releasing a live album next week titled Live at the Ryman. I believe this is recorded from the show my wife and I saw last year on August 30, which was a great show. There's not a lot of information available about the album yet. So far, it appears to be an MP3-only release, available only at Amazon.com. The … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa with Gov’t Mule
This past Friday night, Joe Bonamassa played a show at the Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL. On the same night, Gov't Mule played a show at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago. Fans of Bonamassa and Gov't Mule had to choose which show to go to. However, fans at the Gov't Mule show got a special treat. After Joe finished his show, he rushed over to join Gov't Mule for two songs during … [Read more...]
Gov’t Mule: By a Thread
Gov't Mule's new album, By a Thread, is now available. I haven't heard the whole album, yet, but I like what I've heard so far. And, with a guest appearance by Billy F. Gibbons, the album is off to a great start. Warren Haynes is one of my favorite guitarists of the past 20 years. He's also one of the hardest working; it's amazing that the Mule even had a chance to record this … [Read more...]
Orianthi Believe
Guitarist Orianthi, who recently gained attention as the guitarist for Michael Jackson prior to the singer's death, has a new album titled Believe that will be released on October 27. The album showcases not only Orianthi's guitar-playing skills, but also her singing and songwriting skills. If you're not familiar with Orianthi, she's a 24-year-old guitarist from Adelaide in … [Read more...]