Friday night and it’s time to rock. Robert Randolph is a high energy pedal steel guitarist. He began playing the steel guitar in the House of God Pentecostal Church where the instrument is referred to as “Sacred Steel.” He says Stevie Ray Vaughn was one of the main influences on his musical style. He played in several of the Crossroads concerts organized by Eric Clapton and actually toured with the man himself. Also, check out his bassist. The guy can really lay down the funk.
I need more love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4zpzEIdoPc
Billie Jean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK561tuWA90&feature=related
Voodoo Child: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kORLhZ7XO-Y
Louisiana Bayou with Dave Matthews: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idkddlChfRE
Homecoming: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbrEucO34DY&feature=related
Ain’t nothing wrong with that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5CALmf7ziQ&feature=related
Squeeze: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtxYAQt8Fhg
The March: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw9xvy1DWsk&feature=related
Goin in the right direction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kABK_CDZal8&feature=related
The thrill of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMa3Hi5hpN8&feature=related
Deliver Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kccFnAioNAg&feature=related
Nobodysoul: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUZnlxuXaG4&feature=related
With Clapton, got my Mojo Working: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5K329vNpoA
Robert Randolph calls for something with a bit of heft so I suggest a 2008 “Crusher” Petite Syrah. It’s a classic Petite, deep purple, almost black in color with a bouquet that explodes out of the bottle flooding your nose with the aroma of blackberries, toasted walnuts and roses (honest!). The palate is rich with dark berries, cherries, chocolate, and a touch of caramel. It has a soft, silky mouth-feel and a long finish. So, go get yourself a bottle and enjoy your Friday night dancing to the sounds of a heck of a pedal steel guitarist. Enjoy!
Cheers!
The Death Whisperer Series
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Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Wayman Tisdale & Volver Tempranillo
Wayman Tisdale started out as one of the highest rated high school basketball prospects of 1982-83. He chose to stay near home and attended the University of Oklahoma where he was a first team All American all three years of his college career. He played on the 1984 Olympic team that won the gold medal and was the #2 pick in the 1986 NBA draft after Patrick Ewing. He went on to an all-star NBA career finishing with 12,800 points and over 5,000 rebounds. But along the way, he played bass guitar and developed into a premier smooth jazz bassist and composer. His mellow reminds me or a deep jazz guitar with flowing melodies and toe-tapping rhythms. Sadly, he developed bone cancer in 2007, which resulted in him losing his leg in 2008. It finally took his life in 2009. His music will be missed. Hope you enjoy him.
Let’s do it again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jRRkcRmWCk
Hangtime: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1HuQ5cQ1Qw
Way up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD4tDYRz_tA&feature=related
I hope you feel it too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bzI2vG-muQ&feature=related
Look at me now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYWpi2qEEHI&feature=related
Sunday’s best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1vyF4di_Hc&feature=related
Can’t hide love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpqQ0yXYgf4&feature=related
The turnaround-rebound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKjBubN8AT4&feature=related
Don’t take your love away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjqLb2mlMDQ&feature=related
With Bernie Williams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPQfHXO3ipo&feature=channel
Tribute & Last concert: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isTBelS3lEw&feature=related
Accompanying Wayman, try a 2007 Bodegas Volver Tempranillo La Mancha ($14.00). I think this is the first Spanish wine I’ve reviewed and it’s a good one. Deep purple color with a beautiful bouquet of black cherry, violets, and blackberry. Tons of fruit that feels succulent in the mouth with soft tannins, excellent balance, and a long finish. I liked it so much, I went back and bought two more bottles. Both Robert Parker’s wine Advocate and Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar rated it a 90. I’d rate it a 92 because of the price. A tempranillo with excellent character. Pop the cork, pour a glass, and listen to one of the great smooth jazz bassists of our time. Enjoy!
Cheers!
Let’s do it again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jRRkcRmWCk
Hangtime: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1HuQ5cQ1Qw
Way up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD4tDYRz_tA&feature=related
I hope you feel it too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bzI2vG-muQ&feature=related
Look at me now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYWpi2qEEHI&feature=related
Sunday’s best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1vyF4di_Hc&feature=related
Can’t hide love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpqQ0yXYgf4&feature=related
The turnaround-rebound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKjBubN8AT4&feature=related
Don’t take your love away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjqLb2mlMDQ&feature=related
With Bernie Williams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPQfHXO3ipo&feature=channel
Tribute & Last concert: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isTBelS3lEw&feature=related
Accompanying Wayman, try a 2007 Bodegas Volver Tempranillo La Mancha ($14.00). I think this is the first Spanish wine I’ve reviewed and it’s a good one. Deep purple color with a beautiful bouquet of black cherry, violets, and blackberry. Tons of fruit that feels succulent in the mouth with soft tannins, excellent balance, and a long finish. I liked it so much, I went back and bought two more bottles. Both Robert Parker’s wine Advocate and Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar rated it a 90. I’d rate it a 92 because of the price. A tempranillo with excellent character. Pop the cork, pour a glass, and listen to one of the great smooth jazz bassists of our time. Enjoy!
Cheers!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Martin Simpson & Momo Pinot Noir
Martin Simpson has been one of my favorite acoustic guitarists for decades. He is one of England’s finest folk musicians and his recordings have won several awards. A virtuoso in the realm of Celtic music, he also excels at the blues as you’ll hear on several numbers I’ve included below. His signature sound mixes silky smooth finger picking with soulful slide work. Hope you enjoy him.
Highway 61: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V65fRKYJ90E&feature=channel
Killing the Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZRd6OIaT7o&feature=channel
Raglan Road: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9qh3QSAt3g&feature=related
She Slips Away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQELHWJTdRU
Come down Jehovah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Ow4uxRuIU&feature=channel
Walking Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHY74AjKRjI&feature=channel
Louisiana 1927: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3nv4vdASBQ&feature=channel
A Blacksmith Courted Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7xEN8dyyjA&feature=channe l
Green Fields of America: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1MWjOK6aTg&feature=channe l
Celtic Airs Medley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YaX_gwSZss&feature=related
Since it’s been a beautiful spring day followed by a gorgeous evening, what could be better than sitting on the deck listening to Martin, sipping a 2008 Momo Pinot Noir from New Zealand ($24.00). The Momo Pinot Noir is a blend of fruit from three Marlborough vineyards with varying soil characteristics. It’s a light wine, perfect for spring with aromas of black cherry, mocha, and hints of spice. The palate is concentrated with succulent dark fruits layered over smoky oak with fine mouth-coating tannins. Very nice wine that perfectly complements the music. Enjoy!
Cheers!
Highway 61: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V65fRKYJ90E&feature=channel
Killing the Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZRd6OIaT7o&feature=channel
Raglan Road: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9qh3QSAt3g&feature=related
She Slips Away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQELHWJTdRU
Come down Jehovah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Ow4uxRuIU&feature=channel
Walking Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHY74AjKRjI&feature=channel
Louisiana 1927: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3nv4vdASBQ&feature=channel
A Blacksmith Courted Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7xEN8dyyjA&feature=channe l
Green Fields of America: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1MWjOK6aTg&feature=channe l
Celtic Airs Medley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YaX_gwSZss&feature=related
Since it’s been a beautiful spring day followed by a gorgeous evening, what could be better than sitting on the deck listening to Martin, sipping a 2008 Momo Pinot Noir from New Zealand ($24.00). The Momo Pinot Noir is a blend of fruit from three Marlborough vineyards with varying soil characteristics. It’s a light wine, perfect for spring with aromas of black cherry, mocha, and hints of spice. The palate is concentrated with succulent dark fruits layered over smoky oak with fine mouth-coating tannins. Very nice wine that perfectly complements the music. Enjoy!
Cheers!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Ladies Night & Goldeneye Pinot Noir
Been traveling for the past week and I’m going out on the road again on Sunday. Heading for La La Land, alias Los Angeles.
I’ve just finished my fourth novel, Dancing Over Hell, which deals with an international sex trafficking ring. As I was researching it, I realized that that the main problem is men. Sex trafficking aside, look around. In this country you’ve got former presidential candidates like Jon Edwards, a plethora of senators and governors, sports figures like Tiger, and let’s not forget Ben Rothlisberger, famous for buying minors drinks and then taking advantage of them. Gentlemen, face it, our gender is made up of an awful lot of jerks. But here’s to the men who are faithful to their wives, fiancés, and girlfriends. Who treat them with respect and honor them in everything they do. In honor of my fourth book, I’m making this ladies night, with a special theme, something that will be obvious if you listen to the lyrics of these outstanding female artists. And to top it off, don’t miss the video of Orianthi & Steve Vai. It’s killer. Here’s to the ladies. Enjoy!
Orianthi:
According to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu1aQvm5MrU
What’s it gonna be: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilnl2iHd1Ec&feature=related
Think like a man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWqvEsnc2FM
Untogether: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaIKtDb3oRM&feature=related
Suffocated: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0dDb5aW84U&feature=related
Lesley Roy:
Unbeautiful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a2OP3qbm4k
Paramore:
Decode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvnkAtWcKYg
Kelly Clarkson:
Behind these hazel eyes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svxP2LjBg_4
Avril Lavigne:
My Happy Ending: http://www.last.fm/music/Avril+Lavigne/_/My+Happy+Ending
Orianthi & Steve Vai: Highly Strung: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7b-_YcACuQ
I was in Washington D.C. this past week and had a chance to sample some outstanding wines, one of which was a 2006 Goldeneye Pinot Noir. I ordered two glasses with dinner one night. Now, it’s way beyond the $25.00 per bottle cap for this blog, but it was $14.00 a glass at the restaurant, so if you ever see it and get a chance, try it. It’s about $50.00 per bottle in stores. Wine spectator gave it a 90 while Wine Enthusiast rated it 91. Lush cherries and orange zest on the nose. The cherries and orange follow on the palate along with notes of currents, cocoa, vanilla, and a touch of cinnamon. Very, very nice wine. So, raise a toast to the ladies and the good guys.
Cheers!
I’ve just finished my fourth novel, Dancing Over Hell, which deals with an international sex trafficking ring. As I was researching it, I realized that that the main problem is men. Sex trafficking aside, look around. In this country you’ve got former presidential candidates like Jon Edwards, a plethora of senators and governors, sports figures like Tiger, and let’s not forget Ben Rothlisberger, famous for buying minors drinks and then taking advantage of them. Gentlemen, face it, our gender is made up of an awful lot of jerks. But here’s to the men who are faithful to their wives, fiancés, and girlfriends. Who treat them with respect and honor them in everything they do. In honor of my fourth book, I’m making this ladies night, with a special theme, something that will be obvious if you listen to the lyrics of these outstanding female artists. And to top it off, don’t miss the video of Orianthi & Steve Vai. It’s killer. Here’s to the ladies. Enjoy!
Orianthi:
According to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu1aQvm5MrU
What’s it gonna be: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilnl2iHd1Ec&feature=related
Think like a man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWqvEsnc2FM
Untogether: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaIKtDb3oRM&feature=related
Suffocated: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0dDb5aW84U&feature=related
Lesley Roy:
Unbeautiful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a2OP3qbm4k
Paramore:
Decode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvnkAtWcKYg
Kelly Clarkson:
Behind these hazel eyes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svxP2LjBg_4
Avril Lavigne:
My Happy Ending: http://www.last.fm/music/Avril+Lavigne/_/My+Happy+Ending
Orianthi & Steve Vai: Highly Strung: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7b-_YcACuQ
I was in Washington D.C. this past week and had a chance to sample some outstanding wines, one of which was a 2006 Goldeneye Pinot Noir. I ordered two glasses with dinner one night. Now, it’s way beyond the $25.00 per bottle cap for this blog, but it was $14.00 a glass at the restaurant, so if you ever see it and get a chance, try it. It’s about $50.00 per bottle in stores. Wine spectator gave it a 90 while Wine Enthusiast rated it 91. Lush cherries and orange zest on the nose. The cherries and orange follow on the palate along with notes of currents, cocoa, vanilla, and a touch of cinnamon. Very, very nice wine. So, raise a toast to the ladies and the good guys.
Cheers!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Robben Ford and Clos La Coutale Cahors
It’s been one of those weeks that couldn’t end fast enough. Lots of craziness, but nothing lifts my mood more than some rocking blues, especially when the guitarist is Robben Ford. He’s a four-time Grammy nominee and has played with a diverse slew of artists including Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Phil Lesh, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, and dozens of others. His first guitar idols were Michael Bloomfield and Elvin Bishop of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and after hearing them, he picked up the guitar and never looked back. He also developed a love of jazz, particularly the work of saxophonist Paul Desmond of the Dave Brubeck quartet. His style is a fusion of jazz and blues that gets your head to bobbing and your foot to tapping to some very upbeat and listenable music. Two of my favorites are “Start It Up” and “Talk To Your Daughter.” Hope you enjoy him.
Start it up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIi0GF6K3yE&feature=related
Lovin Cup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmgVZRZWyoc&feature=related
Talk to your daughter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qiz30Hzhta4&feature=related
Rumba Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V7mZtHZZuo&feature=related
Indiana Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqrGesEe6Zw&feature=related
She Cries: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v2JPksJaKY&feature=related
Worried Life Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGJafrBw5UA
Crosscut saw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUtlsk0lx8g&feature=related
Supernatural: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdgnehRA_as&feature=related
Prisoner of Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKOJSlWXn5c&feature=related
You cut me to the bone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixOm4WTupfw&feature=related
He don’t play nothin but the blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Rz9_xugIU&feature=related
Tired of Talkin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrRwjM8z48&feature=related
The Brother: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJMtkh3u9R4&feature=related
With a big rich blues player like Robben, I’ve got to pair him with an equally big wine, a 2007 Clos La Coutale Cahors from France. It’s 80% Malbec (yes, Malbec was in France before it reached Argentina) and 20% Merlot that opens with a salvo of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, at touch of blueberry, and hints of oak. It’s a bright red color with elegant well-defined, concentrated flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by notes of dark chocolate. Lots of muscle and dense structure with a long, powerful finish. What’s even more incredible is it’s only $13.00 a bottle. Wine Spectator rated it a 90 and combined with the price, I’d give it a 105! Great wine, fabulous guitar, Friday night at last. Enjoy!
Cheers!
Start it up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIi0GF6K3yE&feature=related
Lovin Cup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmgVZRZWyoc&feature=related
Talk to your daughter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qiz30Hzhta4&feature=related
Rumba Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V7mZtHZZuo&feature=related
Indiana Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqrGesEe6Zw&feature=related
She Cries: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v2JPksJaKY&feature=related
Worried Life Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGJafrBw5UA
Crosscut saw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUtlsk0lx8g&feature=related
Supernatural: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdgnehRA_as&feature=related
Prisoner of Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKOJSlWXn5c&feature=related
You cut me to the bone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixOm4WTupfw&feature=related
He don’t play nothin but the blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Rz9_xugIU&feature=related
Tired of Talkin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrRwjM8z48&feature=related
The Brother: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJMtkh3u9R4&feature=related
With a big rich blues player like Robben, I’ve got to pair him with an equally big wine, a 2007 Clos La Coutale Cahors from France. It’s 80% Malbec (yes, Malbec was in France before it reached Argentina) and 20% Merlot that opens with a salvo of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, at touch of blueberry, and hints of oak. It’s a bright red color with elegant well-defined, concentrated flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by notes of dark chocolate. Lots of muscle and dense structure with a long, powerful finish. What’s even more incredible is it’s only $13.00 a bottle. Wine Spectator rated it a 90 and combined with the price, I’d give it a 105! Great wine, fabulous guitar, Friday night at last. Enjoy!
Cheers!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Jeff Schmidt & Bodega Norton Privada
“Christ the Lord is risen today. Halleluiah!”
Tonight, I’m featuring a unique bit of low end talent. Jeff Schmidt placed 1st in the 2005 Bass Extremes International Solo Bass Competition – The judges were Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Will Lee, Anthony Jackson, Jonathan Herrera (from Bass Player Magazine) and drummer Gregg Bissonette. He has a unique style that combines beautiful melodic passages with tapping ala Preston Reed. Look carefully at his method as he plays a right-handed bass left handed with the strings upside down, that is, on a four-string fretless, the top string is the D string rather than the low E. He’s also the only bassist I know who uses a capo. Jeff is one of the few solo bassists to whom I can listen for hours. Hope you enjoy him as much as I do.
Solo on Piccolo Bass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF4sJHBIYEo&feature=related
Solo #2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWqae9kUD_M&feature=related
Numb: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkOaVjW_HFg&feature=related
Seeing is Freeing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkFEtTJoMxA&feature=related
Still Silhouette: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDkVwsepiug&feature=related
Fury: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qho18VTWhr8&feature=related
Anticipation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e-0bUAtDc4&feature=related
Mudita: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLNc4SSee48&feature=related
Satori: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNwwxzN11uQ&feature=related
Until you don’t: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZH99St4HGk&feature=related
Jeff’s music is dreamy—but it is, after all, the bass, so I’m pairing him with a rich deep wine. The Bodega Norton 2006 Privada is a blend of 40% Malbec, 30% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and is aged for 16 months in new French oak. It’s a deep crimson-color and has a classy bouquet of black cherry, plum, cassis, vanilla, mineral, and pepper. On the palate it has layers of smooth-textured black fruit and raspberry with touches of chocolate and a long finish featuring spice and mocha. Wine Spectator rated it a 92 while Wine Enthusiast gave it a 90. It’s an excellent wine and at $17.00 it’s a steal.
I’m going to enjoy the last of Easter Sunday sipping a glass of Privada, listening to Jeff, and reflecting on what Christ did for me so many years ago. Blessings at Easter.
Cheers!
Tonight, I’m featuring a unique bit of low end talent. Jeff Schmidt placed 1st in the 2005 Bass Extremes International Solo Bass Competition – The judges were Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Will Lee, Anthony Jackson, Jonathan Herrera (from Bass Player Magazine) and drummer Gregg Bissonette. He has a unique style that combines beautiful melodic passages with tapping ala Preston Reed. Look carefully at his method as he plays a right-handed bass left handed with the strings upside down, that is, on a four-string fretless, the top string is the D string rather than the low E. He’s also the only bassist I know who uses a capo. Jeff is one of the few solo bassists to whom I can listen for hours. Hope you enjoy him as much as I do.
Solo on Piccolo Bass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF4sJHBIYEo&feature=related
Solo #2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWqae9kUD_M&feature=related
Numb: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkOaVjW_HFg&feature=related
Seeing is Freeing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkFEtTJoMxA&feature=related
Still Silhouette: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDkVwsepiug&feature=related
Fury: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qho18VTWhr8&feature=related
Anticipation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e-0bUAtDc4&feature=related
Mudita: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLNc4SSee48&feature=related
Satori: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNwwxzN11uQ&feature=related
Until you don’t: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZH99St4HGk&feature=related
Jeff’s music is dreamy—but it is, after all, the bass, so I’m pairing him with a rich deep wine. The Bodega Norton 2006 Privada is a blend of 40% Malbec, 30% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and is aged for 16 months in new French oak. It’s a deep crimson-color and has a classy bouquet of black cherry, plum, cassis, vanilla, mineral, and pepper. On the palate it has layers of smooth-textured black fruit and raspberry with touches of chocolate and a long finish featuring spice and mocha. Wine Spectator rated it a 92 while Wine Enthusiast gave it a 90. It’s an excellent wine and at $17.00 it’s a steal.
I’m going to enjoy the last of Easter Sunday sipping a glass of Privada, listening to Jeff, and reflecting on what Christ did for me so many years ago. Blessings at Easter.
Cheers!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Pete Huttlinger and Layer Cake Cote du Rhone
Tonight I’m featuring a man whose guitar playing is amazing. Pete Huttlinger is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. In 2000, he won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. He did a stint touring with John Denver and played the guitar on Denver’s Grammy wininng CD, “All Aboard.” He’s performed on numerous other Grammy nominated projects. He was also nominated for an Emmy for the music he composed and performed for a PBS special and also played on the PBS Nature special “Let This Be A Voice.” In 2004 and 2007, he was invited to perform at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festivals. Accolades aside, listen to his stuff. I love what he does with Stevie wonder’s “Superstition.” In fact, I included two performances for your listening pleasure. He reminds me a bit of Adam Rafferty, one of my all time favorite acoustic guitarists. Of course, Pete’s also one of my favorites. Enjoy!
Superstition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRamobGYBCE&feature=related
Superstition II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17dtwjr5R6E&feature=related
Beatles Medley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuZCvOzkIa8&feature=related
Josie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swRvM_56zZI&feature=related
I wish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUnqg7qDSlE
Sunny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd-tkYrxPdY&feature=related
Isn’t she lovely: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlneCJo5kHw&feature=related
My Cherie amour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6QBR-T__UM&feature=related
Darcy’s guitar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7j_cXUGzaw&feature=related
The Santa Rita Connection: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pn17Wl4mNY&feature=related
Things are looking up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crtCKwh2YPU&feature=related
Felicidade: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfRQYtebncw&feature=related
The View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqxuS1Ib2Jg
I’m pairing Pete with a French Layer Cake wine. However, Layer Cake Cote du Rhone (2006; $16.00) is a bit different than most other Rhones. Rather than being a blend, it’s pure Syrah sourced from the region around Châteauneuf du Pape. The bouquet is a combination of cherry and strawberry with a hint of black pepper. The palate is loaded with cherry augmented by flavors of chocolate and spice with a very nice lingering finish. This is the third Layer Cake wine I’ve reviewed and I must say I’m impressed. For the money, they are delicious wines with good value. Pete Huttlinger, Layer Cake Cote du Rhone, and Friday night. What could be better?
Cheers!
Superstition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRamobGYBCE&feature=related
Superstition II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17dtwjr5R6E&feature=related
Beatles Medley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuZCvOzkIa8&feature=related
Josie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swRvM_56zZI&feature=related
I wish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUnqg7qDSlE
Sunny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd-tkYrxPdY&feature=related
Isn’t she lovely: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlneCJo5kHw&feature=related
My Cherie amour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6QBR-T__UM&feature=related
Darcy’s guitar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7j_cXUGzaw&feature=related
The Santa Rita Connection: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pn17Wl4mNY&feature=related
Things are looking up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crtCKwh2YPU&feature=related
Felicidade: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfRQYtebncw&feature=related
The View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqxuS1Ib2Jg
I’m pairing Pete with a French Layer Cake wine. However, Layer Cake Cote du Rhone (2006; $16.00) is a bit different than most other Rhones. Rather than being a blend, it’s pure Syrah sourced from the region around Châteauneuf du Pape. The bouquet is a combination of cherry and strawberry with a hint of black pepper. The palate is loaded with cherry augmented by flavors of chocolate and spice with a very nice lingering finish. This is the third Layer Cake wine I’ve reviewed and I must say I’m impressed. For the money, they are delicious wines with good value. Pete Huttlinger, Layer Cake Cote du Rhone, and Friday night. What could be better?
Cheers!
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