Electric Blues Guitar Mix & a nice summer wine from Trader Joe's

It is stinking hot here in Lincoln. Temperatures are 100+ with the kind of humidity that makes you feel like a self-basting turkey. So, since I did an acoustic guitar mix last week, I think tonight we’ll go electric focusing on some of my all time favorite guitar songs, including a couple from up-and-comers Andrew Winton and Davy Knowles. David Gilmore plays THE most tasteful leads I’ve ever heard. Eric Clapton is peerless at the blues. When I saw Albert Lee doing “I’m going Home” in concert, I was blown away. I’ve chosen some of Jimmy Page’s more bluesy numbers with the exception of Stairway, which if you’re a guitarist and can’t play it, then you’re really not a guitarist. Went with more blues from Jeff Beck and Johnny Winter. Is there a trend here? Hmm, might as well complete the trend with a little Larry Carlton, Robben Ford and Eric Johnson. Enjoy!

David Gilmore/Pink Floyd

Another Brick in the Wall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZbM_MIz4RM

4.52 Comfortably Numb: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ohZFToI-os

Eric Clapton

Crossroads: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_aw0Mu0Wus

Sunshine of your love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwDo0JUeKqM

Albert Lee

I’m going home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFpfureaCVs

Woke up this morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXjxnaH8Yk&feature=related  

Jimmy Page

Since I been loving you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZEwimJ3GZE

Dazed and Confused: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94IE0J6L-FU

Stairway to Heaven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcL---4xQYA&feature=related

Jeff Beck

Drown in my own tears:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reuK2msTzec

Superstitious:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyyhm1D7zlI&feature=related

Johnny winter

Be careful with a fool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tyg5SJDpiQ

Dust my broom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIpmUroL2D4

Joe Bonamassa

Blues Deluxe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn09Xn9JF5s

Acoustic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRxqYoZiYPU&feature=related

Stevie Ray Vaughn

Crossfire:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsHXd4rQnW0

Superstitious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX-GJ46kiCo&feature=related

Eric Johnson

Cliffs of Dover: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15eu7ar5EKM

SRV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sb8WpmDVcM&feature=related

Larry Carlton

Larry’s blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKgniw1Rmho&feature=related

Don’t give up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a23R6DYXWQI

Robben Ford

Start it up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIi0GF6K3yE

Little red rooster: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuAGtJItvHI 

Andrew Winton

Numbers Down: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKnngyCIctA

Pink Palace: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THsXXBPERC0&feature=related

Jeff Healy

See the light: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H0gvJPwf90&feature=related

Roadhouse blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acD6Yy_FeDk&feature=related

Davy Knowles

Saving myself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swU5og9-UaE

Come home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYAScGdd9Y&feature=related

Outside woman blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZXLuY6EIic&feature=related

Ain’t no city: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7PtSsbkGdM&feature=related

 Although I am a wine lover, I ain’t no snob. I try to blog about what tastes good and, of course, is affordable. To really put that to the test I want to review a great summer sipper/quaffer, Dr. Beckermann’s Piesporter Michelsberg…from Trader Joe’s. It’s a steal at $6.00. It’s semi-sweet with a floral nose. Honey, apples, and lemon come through on the palate with a slight bit of fizz. Very nice for sipping on a warm summer evening. And as a dining tip, Piesporter Michelsbergs, Rieslings, and Gewurztraminers go great with spicy food. So, while you’re at Trader Joe’s picking up this wine, don’t forget the stuffed jalapenos!

Cheers!