ASG & Motorhead!

ASG never fails to impress. Check this out!

Karma To Burn - V

Hello all.  I hope everyone has plans to enjoy this lovely weekend.  Running across this yet to be released gem, I trust it will be a fruitful weekend.  Karma To Burn is an instrumental stoner, hard rock outfit from Morganton, WV.  These fella's know how to rock.  They opened for The Sword when I saw them a few months back, and put on an awesome show.  Check out some video from that show HERE. 

Horsewhipper

A little ASG never hurt anyone. I hope to have some Queens of the Stone Age and Chris Cornell video up soon. Check back.

Devon Allman's Honeytribe

I got to see these guys last night at a new music venue in Johnson City, TN.  Spring Street Music Hall looks to be a really nice place, and a decent sized local venue.  I really hope it gets a good start and does well.  It will be a great enhancement to the local music scene.  Devon Allman's Honeytribe put on an outstanding live show!  Devon Allman is the son of Gregg Allman, and, honestly, he sounds a lot like him too, but with a newer, rockier twist.  They showcased some southern rock, blues, funk, and pulled it all off well.  I was pretty surprised by the awesome cover of "Purple Rain."  And, of course, he threw in some new versions of his dad's songs.  Kevin Abernathy Band opened, and did not disappoint.  Abernathy could really shred the guitar, and his rhythm section was outstanding.  Overall, a great show in a rockin' new venue.

Space Age Blues is the Honeytribe's second album.  I really love the whole thing.  A great blend of rock, funk, and blues.  Allman's vocals are soulful and strong, and he is a very impressive guitarist.  The band sounds great, and the recording is a must for any fan of the Allman Brothers, southern rock, rock, and blues.  Huey Lewis appears on the album's opener to pepper in a little harmonica.  I would highly suggest checking these guys out if you get a chance.

Mystick Krewe of Clearlight

The Mystick Krewe of Clearlight began in 1996 as an instrumental side-project with members of New Orleans bands Eyehategod, Down and Crowbar. This project has allowed the members to explore music outside their native metal genre. After several years of shows in New Orleans with the occasional out-of-town show they recorded their self-titled debut album on Tee Pee Records in 2000.

Jimmy Bower - guitar
Paul Webb - guitar
Andy Shepherd - bass
Joey Lacaze - drums
Ross Karpelman - organ

This album has a more laid back vibe than any of these guys' typical work.   I picked up on elements of 70's hard rock, sludge, funk, and I just love that Hammond organ. 


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The Sword in Asheville

Good evening.  Just a brief post to share a couple videos I took at The Sword show on November 30 at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC.  This is definitely one of my favorite venues around for consistently good shows and sound quality. 

Check out these videos from the show.

ASG rocks!

This is probably one of my favorite bands right now.  They've been around since early 2000 or so.  They play an excellent blend of metal, southern rock, and just plain awesome music.  From the coast of North Carolina comes an outstanding band with rifftastic tunes.    



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Blood In The Gears

The fourth full length from The Showdown, Blood In The Gears is a much heavier album than Backbreaker or Temptation Come My Way, and not as melodic as Chorus of Obliteration.  Overall the album is solid.  The guitar work is outstanding with the addition of Patrick Judge.  The vocals are strong as Bunton's voice continues to be refined.  The opening track, "A Man Named Hell," sets the album off right with a groovy riff and a rumbling beat.  This is a decent album from start to finish.

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