Sorting out Otis Redding’s Live Albums can drive you mad. Here’s why: There are only 3 sources for his live performances: Live at the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, CA. All 7 sets. April 8-10, 1966 Stax / Volt Revue tour performance. Olympia Theatre. Paris, France. Typically March 21, 1967 His set at […]
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Wolfgang’s music app is streaming free
What is Wolfgang’s Music App? Wolfgang’s vault is named after Bill Graham’s collection. A huge warehouse holding Bill Graham’s tapes and memorabilia was sold off to Minnesota businessman William E. Sagan, who went into the business of digitizing the tape collection and selling the digital audio copies of the show, along with memorabilia, on his […]
Where to find the Altamont Free Concert host location
I pride myself on knowing more than my friends do about the 1960s British Invasion. The era is still my go-to music when I need a pick-me-up. That said, in the short time we had to research our new home in Bay Area before we were on the road this way, it never registered that […]
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead 2015/12/12 show at Fox Theatre in Oakland…quick thoughts and facts
Set list for Joe Russo’s Almost Dead 2015/12/12 show at the Fox Theatre in Oakland. Sources: Experience, Lahti’s texting to his lady friend, and setlist.fm – who will, over time, hopefully have YouTube cuts from the actual concert. For now, they have the songs from other sets. Still worth listening to. Oh, and being there. […]
Looking forward to looking for the fear and loathing in San Francisco Bay Area
I told Katie when she was offered the job here in East Bay that the last place on earth I wanted to live was San Francisco, California. At the time I couldn’t quite put my finger on why. I pointed out that I didn’t like that the area was uber-expensive, crowded, lived off the ghosts […]
Roy Buchanan’s “Roy Buchanan.” (2nd) First Album. 1972. 30+ Listens Later.
This is how I know that time is passing me by: I was talkin’ to The Wolf about going back into some old blues and soul to pick up what I’ve been missing and he threw me a video from a guy named Roy Buchanan. Dude’s got coarse, short curly hair and a beret. I […]