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Judd
I've got my own row to hoe...
I've rambled up and down the East Coast of the Good Ol'USA. Sat a spell in Sydney, Australia (2005-2009). Currently I'm growing roots in London, UK.
I am the proud owner of a turntable.
I am a music fan. I am a fan of all of the sounds and stories that live within the songs. I believe in music with a message and a literal truth: Blues, Country, Soul (Cosmic American Music)
The 6149 is about making choices, being curious and challenging conventions (oh yeah...and a whole lotta music, too)
The 6149 follows the "Folk Process": borrowing freely from others to create something new. This is where I share stories about my personal experiences with music.
“To see life clearly, to live it like a champion, you have to develop your own set of rules.” - Hunter S. Thompson
“I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more...” - Bob Dylan
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Ray Charles turns up the heat on Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" (stop what you are doing and watch this NOW!)

I don't think I can say anything more to emphasise how fucking brilliant this is. Ray takes this song to a new level...and that is no easy task.

The cultural impact of Johnny having Ray on his show cannot be understated. Can you imagine the loyal Cash rednecks watching this? But that is what Johnny was...the Great Communicator. Races, religions, genres...he bridged all gaps.

Ray Fucking Charles...

Tagged Country Johnny Cash Music Ray Charles soul vids

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Last Minute Music: Dec albums I have purchased or been gifted in the waining moments of 2009

Top Live Album: This was a tough one with Neil, Petty & the Stones in the mix. I am going to have to go with BB King's set on the expanded "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out". The way he captivates the audience is the mark of a true showman.

Coolest Find: "Home" by Delaney & Bonnie. I hadn't heard of this one. It was recorded at Stax Records (!) with Booker T. & The MGs backing them up. The Stax horn section kills on this set.

Rowdiest Blues: "I Got All You Need" by Koko Taylor. That chick was a powerhouse with serious attitude.

Coolest New Stuff: The Low Anthem. I can tell that I am going to get deep in this shit right quick.

Got me some new vinyl, too:

Neil Young: Tonight's the Night
Bo Diddley: The Black Gladiator
James Brown: In a Jungle Groove
Baby Huey: The Living Legend
Rod Stewart: Gasoline Alley & Every Picture Tells a Story
Bob & The Band: The Basement Tapes
Keith Richards: Talk is Cheap
Lightnin' Hopkins: Walkin' This Road by Myself
Booker T & The MGS: Green Onions

Tagged Blues Country December gifts Here & Now music vinyl

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The Sunday Sauce: Scenes from The Soul Kitchen

Back in August I posted about a family tradition: the Sunday Sauce. Each Sunday my old man would make a homemade pasta sauce. There is lots of Italian blood running through both sides of my family. Have a read of that post to find about more about the tradition if you like.

Today is Sunday and I needed the plasma. I cooked up a batch of sauce and took a few snaps. As always, the key ingredient was used: music. Nothing like spending an hour or so making sauce with good rhythms and good blues playing in the background.

I have an iTunes playlist I created that I use as the soundtrack to my cooking; its called, 'Blues With a Feeling". It is a great blend of Blues, Gospel, Country, Soul and R&B...all old, old school. Just the way I like it.

A little bit of garlic, a little bit of oregano, a little bit of Booker T. & the MGs, a little bit of Waylon Jennings and a heathy dose of Bettye Lavette.

Perfect