#231 - Three for Thursday | Cordell Jackson | Tales from the Concert

Jay leads off with a true “Three for Thursday,” which includes something old, something new, and something blue. After hearing Bela Fleck’s Drive recommended on another podcast, Jay’s been experiencing a bit of the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon all week regarding Mr. Fleck. Also, Ryan Adams has released five full length albums so far this year.

Songs:

• Bela Fleck - “Whitewater”

• Ryan Adams - “Shinin’ through the Dark”

• Bela Fleck  - “Rhapsody in Blue(grass)”

Nick came across a recent NY Times piece on American guitarist, Cordell Jackson. Born in Mississippi in 1923, she is believed to be the first woman to produce, engineer, arrange and promote music on her own rock label. An eccentric creative with a thrash playing technique that she developed as a teenager, she first starting getting acknowledgement in the mid-80s, culminating in an appearance alongside Brian Setzer in a 1996 Super Bowl commercial.

Songs:

• Cordell Jackson - “Rockin'Rollin'Eyes”

• Brian Setzer with Rock-A-Billy Icon - Budweiser Commercial

While he’s homebound this week for jury duty, Greg was on the road with the Red Not Chili Peppers last week and shares his experience. Landing a gig at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA has taken years for the band, as the venue is owned, operated and booked exclusively through Live Nation. We hear what it’s like working with the industry behemoth and celebrate the band’s successful dalliance with the devil company…will there be more in the future? We’ll keep you posted.

Song: Mitski - “A Pearl”