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The Little Willies : For the Good Times
EMI
Sometimes making music—even if it is “uncharacteristic”—is just too fun. The Little Willies — Norah Jones (piano, vocals), Jim Campilongo (guitar), Lee Alexander (bass), Richard Julian (guitar, vocals) and Dan Rieser (drums)—first joined forces in 2003 over a love of American music. For the Good Times, the group’s second release, is a rambling affair, shifting from honky tonk to traditional and old-time country with covers from Loretta Lynn, Ralph Stanley, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Lefty Frizell, among others. Campilongo (who also penned one cut) provides some stinging licks, while Jones and Julian’s vocals invoke the proper twang. The loose interplay exemplifies the band’s intent and album title. Stand out tracks include Cal Martin’s revved-up trucker’s tale “Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves” and Dolly Parton’s dark, piano-driven “Jolene.”
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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.
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Chamberlin performs a Kayne West song, which appears on the group’s new EP, Cabin Covers.
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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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