southernrockray writes "Blackberry Smoke and The Second Wind Band of Fredricksburg Va will be playing at Q-Balls in Spottsavania Dec 4 2010 in Fredricksburg va get there early the show will be sold out"
Friday, September 03 @ 16:03:43 MDT (21 reads)
ANYTHING BUT A QUIET NIGHT HOTH
elias writes "10.00 August 29th at the 21st Colne international blues festival will certainly go down in the annals of Colne history as great night to remember!
ELIAS.T.HOTH ANYTHING BUT QUIET AT THE COLNE BLUES FESTIVAL 10.00
August 29th at the 21st Colne international blues festival will
certainly go down in the annals of Colne history as great night to
remember!
The band had to bring in at the very last minute a
replacement session drummer in the form of “Alex Atkinson” a name to
remember, Alex a budding 22 year old from Altrincham near Manchester who
ultimately proved to be absolutely awesome and after frantic rehearsal
almost every night last week with the band all the hard work finally
paid off. Alex proved to be the drummer for hell, mammoth monster ball
breaking hard rocking beats, with his own highly inventive self produced
2 min drum solo to die for that sent the large chanting Colne crowds
wild. Alex’s savage drumming pounded relentlessly on throughout the
night putting the super charged Elias.T .Hoth 12000 watt pa system in
high octane overdrive over load.
The band would publicly
like to thank Alex for superb efforts and professionalism, Alex brought a
great deal to the Hoth clan and the word “a magnificent performance”
immediately comes to mind! Thanks Alex!
Picture
hell fire and brimstone drummer Alex Atkinson caught live in action at
Colne festival 2010 producing his own unique fire brand relentless and
savage drumming for Elias.T.Hoth.
The Gig
The
band cranked out their classic hothic opener Mississippi burnin,
followed rapidly by FBI, then they surprised everyone with the ZZ Top
Cover Tush, next “A Liddle bit a Sinnin” and then to change the pace the
irrepressible unrelenting ultimate train song “Louisiana train” before
taking the slightest of breath which came in form of brilliant 2 min
self improvised drum solo by Alex Atkinson, said Elias, “Alex impressed
me so much in rehearsals last week I suggested a self improvised drum
solo” I thought it would be a great idea, an opportunity Alex literally
grasped with both hands”, Alex proved to be simply astounding and
stunning! The drum solo led straight into the demonic “Hex on you” and
then unstoppable “Ozark Alabama Please” then another shock in form of
Elias’s unique southern drawling version of the AC/DC classic “High way
to Hell” yeah its seems its applicable to southern rockin sinners down
many of whom are also clearly with us on the highway to hell!
Then
the band slowed things right down with “sleazy hussy fever”, Sam
mesmerised the audience with his bridging lead guitar solo before
finally crashing into the blistering Rollin Thunda!
The
band had only had time to rehearse a limited number of songs with Alex
the session drummer, so prevent a riot they simply encored with Tush and
Ozark Alabama Please and the whole place simply erupted!
Cy
Cy Dark live and anything but laid back at the Colne International blues festival 2010
Demonic
Bass player Cydark rocked, rolled and writhed in classic hothic style
with his powerful rolling bass lines that seemed never ending.
Sam
Sam Barnett in superb hothic form at the Colne international; blues festival 2010
Sam
Barnett again produce monster seismic lead guitar solos for each and
every original and cover song each were simply breath taking, Sam
clearly reinforced one again why he is beyond doubt one of the finest up
and coming rock lead guitar talents in the country today!
Steve
Steve Brookfield CA3 studios manager and elias.t.hoth sound engineer
Special
thanks must also go to Carlisle based CA3 sound man Steve Brookfield
the Elias.T.Hoth engineer who master minded a sound and lighting show
that was just awesome.
Elias.T.Hoth proved one again they
are still one of the best live no nonsense, no messin, no mercy hard
rockin southern bands around in the UK at moment!
Sam
Barnett again produce monster seismic lead guitar solos for each and
every original and cover song each were simply breath taking, Sam
clearly reinforced one again why he is beyond doubt one of the finest up
and coming rock lead guitar talents in the country today!
North American syndicated radio show InTheStudio celebrates Lynyrd Skynyrd One More from the Road & Live from Freedom Hall. Show host and producer Redbeard talks to Gary Rossington and Johnny Van Zant and pays tribute to Leon Wilkenson and Billy Powell in this one hour show dedicated to what Lynyrd Skynyrd does best, PLAY LIVE! Listen to tracks from the classic 1976 album One More from the Road and the brand new album Live from Freedom Hall. This show airs broadcast week of July 26th. To find out where to listen or to listen ONLINE visit http://www.inthestudio.net.
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Saturday, July 31 @ 05:29:07 MDT (149 reads)
HOTH HAVE THEIR EYE ON THE COLNE 2010 21st UK INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL
Still
reeling from the success of the bands acclaimed performance at London’s
iconic 100 club earlier this year, Elias.T.Hoth received rave reviews
from, amongst others, the World Wide read Classic Rock Magazine!
The
Old battle hardened war horses are proud to have been invited to play
again at one of Britain’s biggest high profile events at the 21st 2010
Colne International Blue Festival on the rip roaring Road House venue
circuit!
The band are both opening
the Road house events on Friday 7.30 27th August at the Crown and
closing at the infamous smouldering, hard rockin Colne Rugby club at
10.00 late evening on the Sunday 29th August.
The
band will be playing their own spell binding, searing brand of southern
rock. The line up includes the dark and malevolent front man
Elias, master class rock lead guitarist Sam Barnett, who is firmly
entrenched in the line up along side the ever present dynamic and
demonic bass player Cy Dark.
The
measome threesome will be in full harness with their recent addition to
the line up, with unrelenting and vastly experienced drummer Steve
Shelly, who will be providing the band’s original, blistering high
octane beats!
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Thursday, July 15 @ 04:11:15 MDT (104 reads)
J.D. Steagall Tribute
Bobo69 writes "JD Steagall, my younger brother, a friend of All Southern Rock, and a Southern Rock and Blues musician for over 40 years passed away on June 16th at the much too young age of 59 yo.
The Oklahoma City Blues Society and friends of JD Steagall are throwing a celebration of JD's life. Musicians from throughout the country will be there to play in his honor.
The tribute will be at the Blues Saloon in Oklahoma City, OK on July 25th from 5:00PM til closing. If you are in the Oklahoma City area and either knew my brother or love Southern Rock and Blues join us in celebrating his life. The address for the Blues Saloon is:
2525 NW 10th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Phone: 405-521-1290
Thanks,
Bobby Steagall "
Tuesday, July 13 @ 13:37:20 MDT (70 reads)
Southern Rock Spectacular Podcast
alligatorjackson writes "I am on a internet show/ podcast called The Fabulous Dancing Pig Show. It is mainly a comedy show. I write comedy skits and co-produce as well as appear occasionally. We recently did a Southern Rock Spectacualr which we interviewed a few ASR favorites. We had an interview with Jimmie Van Zant, Ronnie from Preacher Stone, Jimmy Lovelace, and newcomers Ghost Fleet. You can check out the new Ghost Fleet single 'Jesus Is From Texas." Lukyn Skywrd was supposed to appear but things got messed up so they will appear with Molly Hatchet on the next one. We goof off alot on the show but you can get the podcast at www.fdpshow.com and then go to podcast and it is also on itunes. While your there you may like The Piggy's Got The Blues Show with Texas guitarist Mark May. I also mentioned ASR a couple of times. CHOMP ON!!!!!!, Alligator Jackson "
Last week our drummer , Jefff Baron was involved in a serious motorcycle accident.He is healing up in Dartmouth Hospital in Concord New Hampshire. He had ridden to Laconia for the week. He is facing more surgeries and lotsa physical therapy afterwards. We are more than bummed out about our brother goin down like this, and we're gonna do whatever we can for him. All emails you send would be forwarded to him - Peace out!
ghostandthebigsky@gmail.com
"
Monday, June 21 @ 10:38:58 MDT (137 reads)
JDBLUE (from Facebook)
jfgator writes "JDBLUE is the vocalist/guitarist of Buster Chopz... Jerry Steagall
Hey there Family Friends & Fans, Roberta
here who has mainaining Jerry's profile while he is in the VA hospital
in OKC. This is so hard for me to do with out crying so please bear with
me. I spoke with Jerry the other day and he ask me to let ya'll know
that his docs can't do anymore for him. Jerry's liver has begun to...
shut down. Many of you who know Jerry has known of his liver &
health issues he's dealt with for several years.Iit is now that Jerry
has me to let all his fans know that his music career here on earth has
come to an end and that soon he will be WALKING WITH THE LORD. As we
talked jerry tried to sing to me from walking with the lord and his
voice coldn't hold up. we both cried. Jerry told me he has accepted that
he is dieing and will be my gaurdian angel over me. Please prayer for
Jerry, cuz miracles do happen! Peace & Happiness Roberta "
Monday, June 07 @ 06:37:43 MDT (66 reads)
Latest CD from Paul Haake Austin Texas
POPO writes "If you haven't yet heard the latest CD from Austin Texas recording artist Paul Haake you are missing a musical ride you can't afford to miss. Titled "The more you playit, the harder it gets", is a masterpiece of lyrics and guitar licks the likes of I haven't heard in years! You can listen and purchase this CD on CD Baby or link it with WWW.PaulHaake.com! The CD was sent to the Mequite Texas address. I haven't heard it on the radio yet ---- BUT IT IS COMING ---- Check it out!!! "
Saturday, May 29 @ 07:58:35 MDT (78 reads)
RAY WYLIE HUBBARD, RAW DISPLAY OF LEGENDARY MUSIC TALENT
ozman writes "Ray Wylie Hubbard: St Bonaventure's Parish Social Club,Bristol UK Mon 24/5/2010.
Review taken from the ''Bristol Evening Post''.
In the world of American roots music,Ray Wylie Hubbard is something of a legend,cited by many of today's alt-country heroes as a major influence and in the past few weeks nominated for three awards in the prestigious Americana Music Awards including artist of the year.
This was his first ever visit to Bristol,and so for most of us this was our first chance to see-live and up close-the grizzled Texan outlaw whose voice is as rough and as dusty as the deserts of his home state,and whose past is as dark as so many of his songs.
This was a stripped down performance.Hubbard played the smallest guitar with an equally small amp that was ideal for his quieter finger-picked songs,but equally up to his rollicking blues playing with its heavy bass lines and rocking slide work.
He was accompanied throughout by drummer Rick Richards playing one drum,a tambourine and various small bits of percussion.yet still managing to produce some surprisingly strong blues-rock rhythms.
SNAKE FARM,with its sleazy lyrics,is not the obvious choice for trying to get the audience to sing along,especially as early as the second song,but somehow he managed it,although pointing out that this song about the dancing Ramona''ain't exactly Kumbaya''.
You could say much the same about the equally sleazy song that followed,''A DRUNKEN POET'S DREAM'',written with Hayes Carll.
You felt that there was more than a little personal history behind ''NAME DROPPIN' '',about bands achieving success too quickly,introduced with a poke at artists who are only too quick to tell you about their famous friends.
Mind you Hubbard was not exactly slow in name-checking people in his lyrics,for there were references to John Lee Hooker,Howlin' Wolf,Muddy Waters,Townes Van Zandt,Charlie Daniels and even the Alarm.
''WANNA ROCK AND ROLL''introduced as''a little trashy bluegrass murder ballad''stormed along like a train and somehow managed to morph into''JOHN THE REVELATOR''which is an odd combination but actually worked extremely well.
Most of the songs were sung to fairly heavy driving bluesy rhythms,but slower songs like ''BLACK WING'' and ''WITHOUT LOVE'' were equally effective.
He tends to speak and even snarl his words rather than sing these days,with a voice that sounds as if he has been rubbing his tonsils with sandpaper.
But Ray Wylie Hubbard's real strength is his lyrics,which are often closer to superbly crafted,concisely told mini stories than songs,with well-observed colourful characters.
While there was a sombre quality to many of the songs,Ray Wylie Hubbard is actually a very funny performer who talked to the audience and kept them laughing with his self- depricating humour
Ray Wylie Hubbard showed why he has become such a legend.
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