Whats playing on your system today?

This morning my good friend arcam88 reminded me of the band that was the first live rock concert I attended. The headliner was Aerosmith. However the warm up band was R.E.O. Speedwagon. It was a great show. This was R.E.O. before they went "wimpy".

So today I listened to several oldies. However two songs that stand out today. First is "Lost in a Dream". This was 1974, without Kevin Cronin.

The second song is from R.E.O/T.W.O., it's "How the story goes". This one has Kevin on vocals but it's always been Gary Richrath who has impressed me. I'm an Aerosmith fan also, earlier recordings. But I have to give the best of show to R.E.O. that evening. 

N

ghosthouse, 

Listened to KWS. It's a great listen. Going to add it to my collection. I agree that Ledbetter Heights may have a slight edge but Kenny's playing is amazing. I need to more of his 

Ian Siegel is up next. I'll let you know. 

N

Hello again, Nutty.  Glad you enjoyed "Trouble Is".  I especially like Blue on Black (track 3).  You are right, Kenny was all of 18 when he recorded Ledbetter Heights.  

Saw your note over on The Minority Report about Joanna Shaw Taylor.  Spotify has a couple LPs by here including, "The Dirty Truth" and "White Sugar".  I will definitely give a listen. 

Real interested what you think about Ian Siegel.  To me he's another good musician flying under the radar.  Leastways it seems so to me.  On the other hand, I don't listen to commercial radio or watch TV much anymore.  I tend to find things based on recommendations on threads like this or stumble across them looking at the Browse/Discover options on Spotify or hearing a track on Pandora.  Something new and good to me might have been out there 10 years before I find it.  Guess you could say I have turned off, tuned out, and dropped in(to a black hole).

BTW - right now listening to something totally different than what we've been discussing: the 3rd LP from Bersarin Quartett, called III.  His stuff (BQ is mainly one guy) is variously described as modern composition and dark ambient. 

Alright.  Later.

Got Joanne Shaw Taylor playing.  White Sugar.  Couple of tracks in.  Liking it. Her playing is economical with good tone.  Somewhat understated (not necessarily a bad thing).  Her band is good too,  Tight.  Crisp.  Drummer's right on top of the beat.  Just 3 tracks in but the songs are strong.  Good sonics in this recording too.  Never would a guessed her for a Brit.  Thanks for the tip, N.

ghosthouse,

I agred with your assessment on Joanne Shaw Taylor's playing being somewhat economical on her albumns/CD. However I suggest viewing this link to see her at full tilt.
https://youtu.be/kUNHIEX3XxA

Best,
N