Category Archives: Live Music Archive

Diggin’ Thru the Live Music Archive (so you don’t have to) ∞ Jeremy Fisher

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Duke of Straw

If you have been reading The Late Greats for a while, you know how much I LOVE Jeremy Fisher. If you haven’t been reading The Late Greats, why not? The Family Straw happened to see Jeremy play at the Philly … Continue reading →

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Diggin’ Thru the Live Music Archive (so you don’t have to) ∞ Ben Sollee

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Duke of Straw

Ben Sollee is a cellist who plays in The Sparrow Quartet (Abigail Washington, Bela Fleck and Casey Driessen). His solo album – Learning to Bend – will be released June 10. But to tied us over until then, he’ll be … Continue reading →

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Diggin’ Thru the Live Music Archive (so you don’t have to) ∞ Tristan Prettyman

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Duke of Straw

Former Guilty Pleasure Tristan Prettyman has a new album coming out on tax day – April 15 – called “Hello”. If the leadoff single/title track is any indication, she won’t be making any Pink Floyd-like stylistic changes on this outing. … Continue reading →

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Diggin’ Thru the Live Music Archive (so you don’t have to) ∞ Uncle Earl

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Duke of Straw

Don’t be fooled by the name, Uncle Earl is a female bluegrass band. Their name come from EARL Scruggs and Steve EARLe. (*=highly recommended) 01 Intro 02 Wish I Had My Time Again 03 One True 04 Botin’ Up Sandy … Continue reading →

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Compare & Contrast ~ Fearless

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Duke of Straw

One of my favorite Floyd songs done by a few different artists… Ambulance Ltd ~ Fearless Marco Benevento ~ Fearless (Live At The Tonic) Mary Lou Lord ~ Fearless From The Live Music Archive Disco Biscuits Side Projects ~ Fearless … Continue reading →

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Diggin’ Thru the Live Music Archive (so you don’t have to) ~ Some Xmas Music

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Duke of Straw

It has been flurrying around here lately. I thought it would be a good time to hit the Archive for some snowy Christmas songs. The Big Wu ~ Let It Snow (live)The Big Wu ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little … Continue reading →

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Diggin’ Thru the Live Music Archive (so you don’t have to) ~ Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Duke of Straw

I only know JFJO (or The Fred) from their song Haliburton Breakdown, which Sirius DisOrder plays. Not only do I like the title, but the song freakin rocks. Turns out they have oodles of shows at the Live Music Archive. … Continue reading →

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Diggin’ Thru the Live Music Archive (so you don’t have to) ~ Smashing Pumpkins

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Duke of Straw

While I was researching my Lolla post for the 885 Most Memorable Musical Moments, I discovered this collection from 1994 when Billy and Co. played Lolla in Las Vegas. Overall, not a bad set of golden Pumpkin oldies. 1. Geek … Continue reading →

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