Are we done with COVID yet? Who knows? But I'm done with hiding from the damn thing. Onward and upward! If you're thinking that live music is still months away, you are WRONG. In Florida and Texas, the clubs are back and shows are happening. And even in the People's Republic of Pennsylvania, I just received an announcement from the Ardmore Music Hall that they're beginning to have shows with 100 people limits. Hey, it's a start, right? So who do you want to see? I have a list, and I've already done two posts on this theme. Are you ready for part 3? Here it is regardless! Mellencamp. Yeah, he's a crusty, outspoken guy who is getting old (pushing 70). But he's said in the past that he'll keep playing as long as people keep coming to see him, and there are plenty of us still out there ready to go. I saw JM at a theatre in Philly, and I sprang for the 3d row center tickets. It was fantastic. He's got a great catalog, and he still rocks it. This song should be played at any politician still trying to hold us back. Book the show, my man, and I'll buy the tickets. Royal Blood - the best duo in rock history? I don't know about that, but I do know that they freakin' rock. I've seen them a few times, and they BRING IT. Not only that, they have a great discography from which to draw. Good songs, hard guitar sound, what's not to like? Let's get back to it. I love alt-country. I would go see Ryan Adams, the Old 97s, Lucinda Williams, Son Volt, Steve Earle, Deer Tick, the Bottle Rockets, BR549, Kathleen Edwards, Robbie Fulks, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, and others. So I sort of picked the Jayhawks out of this group just because I love this song so much. If you've never seen the Jayhawks, do yourself a favor and get to know their songs before you go. That way, you won't be the only one in the crowd not singing along. Love this band. Just like with the last list, there are a bunch of big-named bands that I would like to go see again. Taylor Swift? Yeah. Coldplay? Sure. Metallica? Hahaha, yup, I'm putting you in this list. The Stones for sure. And some I've never seen, like Pink and Britney. I picked one out of the bunch because I like this song, they're great live, and Foster the People is contemporary enough to score some points with everyone. Do you have time for one more? Great! Longtime readers know that I love power pop. It doesn't get much poppy with the power than the Hoodoo Gurus. They've been around forever, but their songs are still great. And they were getting ready to tour the US when COVID freaked everyone out - now's the time, boys, to get yourselves out of Down Under and come to Philly. These guys are on the list of bands I've always wanted to see live, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. Time's a wastin! That's it for Part 3. If you have any bands that you think I should see, send them to me and if I agree, I'll put them on the list. But if they suck, I'll tease you mercilessly forever, hahaha. You know I would never do that - I'm all about live and let live, just so long as you like good music. Take care and see you when I see you.
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AuthorMy name is Bill, and I live in the greater Philadelphia area. I love music, and I have a lot of opinions. This site is primarily focused on music, but sometimes I get off track. I hope you enjoy. Archives
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