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Eric Lindell: West County Drifter
M.C.
A shaggy, rambling lovability defines Eric Lindell, a California-to-Louisiana singer and guitarist initially promoted as a blues artist. At times, particularly on the first of these two discs (both originally self-released as separate albums)—with regular trio mates Myles Weeks on upright bass and Will McMains on drums—Lindell’s throaty, soulful vocals and laidback acoustic grooves recall the likes of G. Love & Special Sauce and JJ Grey. The shuffling title track—a road-trip song featuring Nick Ellman’s clarinet—and the horn-packed “Try to Understand”—bolstered by Ivan Neville’s organ—are just two of the many keepers. Other highlights include the tangy opener “Sentimental Lover,” retro-rootsy “Dog Eat Dog” and covers of Curtis Mayfield’s punchy, piano-spiked “Find Another Girl” and the slow-burning “It’s So Hard to Believe.”
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Brendan Bayliss & Jake Cinninger "Booth Love"
Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger, who will appear on the cover of the March Relix along with their group Umphrey’s McGee, offer this acoustic version of a song from the band’s latest album, Death By Stereo.
Psychedelphia "Mezza Luna"
Psychedelphia recently stopped by Relix and performed this song from their 2010 release, Paradigm.
Steve Kimock and Friends "A New Africa"
Last November, Steve Kimock teamed up with Bernie Worrell, Bobby Vega, and Wally Ingram for a series of shows at Brooklyn Bowl. Here’s a soothing version of “A New Africa.”
Dead Meadow "One Thousand Dreams"
The Relix boiler room reverberates with the signature psychedelic sounds of Dead Meadow
Dan Zanes "Summer Trains"
Dan Zanes stopped by Relix and offered a solo version of this song from the Dan Zanes & Friends album Little Nut Tree
Doug Paisley "Bat Song"
Toronto native Doug Paisley recently made his way to New York City and stopped by the Relix boiler room for a performance.
Casey Shea "Let It Slide"
Here’s the premiere of Casey Shea’s “Let It Slide” video from his latest album In Your Head.
Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe with Bob Weir "Friend of the Devil"
This performance took place at a benefit for San Francisco Giants’ fan Brian Stow, who was beaten in the parking lot of Dodgers Stadium on opening day. This video appears courtesy of Bay Area Music Magazine.
Chamberlin "Lost In The World"
Chamberlin performs a Kayne West song, which appears on the group’s new EP, Cabin Covers.
The Lever and Rail "Already Gone"
The Lever and Rail: Trevor Garrod (Tea Leaf Green) and Lael Neale, performed this song in the Relix boiler room from their debut album, Yes/No.
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Kz Saka Shadrack. February 13, 2012, 17:43:04