Sounds of Bourbon?!

[hollywood]

I can appreciate troyce's reference to the North Mississippi hill country! I grew up "smack dab" in the middle of it! As the reference "smack dab" may indicate! About 40 minutes south of Memphis.....Let's see music, BBQ, and yes some people still make 'Shine!

[Virginia Gentleman]

When I am drinking bourbon I like to listen to The Drive-By Truckers from Athens, GA. They are a great band to see live to. The drink whiskey straight from the bottle while on stage. The new Bruce Springsteen album We Shall Overcome is good bourbon music as well.

Scott

[jsgorman]

While many have specifically called out David Allen Coe and Steve Earl, nobody has mentioned the incredible soundtrack from the 1970s documentary "Heartworn Highways."

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AP2Z6W/sr=8-1/qid=1153160875/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-3401328-4782444?ie=UTF8

This gem provides a glimpse back in time to the days when Shivley was still operational and radio was listenable.

If you haven't picked up this album, click through to Amazon and give yourself a treat.

[CrispyCritter]

String Cheese Incident, Bela Fleck, Sam Bush (some amazing bluegrass!), Chicago, Frank Zappa, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, various classical discs (Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 and Holst's The Planets are favorites of mine), the Black Crowes, Benny Goodman, ELP, Pete Fountain, Gov't. Mule, and so on... one thing that I really appreciate, though, is musical talent.

[contrarian]

If I'm relaxing, it's usually Blantons or RHF and something in a distinctive female voice. Ella or Sarah McLachlan. Nina Simone or Michelle Shocked. Genre really doesn't matter. I like Shirley Bassey growling "It's all just a little bit of history repeating" and June Carter Cash warbling "cause Quentin Tar-an-tin-o makes his wimmen wild 'n' mean!" She's more than a little wacky, but I'd listen to Sinead O'Connor sing the Encyclopedia Brittanica.

Jeff

[TimmyBoston]

You can also put on some Van Morrison with a pour of Van Winkle. That would make me happy. :cool:

[Hedmans Brorsa]

one thing that I really appreciate, though, is musical talent.

So do I. Trouble is, both whiskey and music are jealous mistresses who prefer to seduce me alone without competition.

I even get mad at sounds from cars, buses, planes etc, especially when I´m sampling something new.

With all respect, even though they undoubtedly possess talent, I think Pink Floyd have wasted theirs on snoozy elevator muzak. And couldn´t you say the same about Chicago, as well?

Try King Crimson, Soft Machine or Van Der Graaf Generator to see how musical talent can be combined with creativity and innovation.

[scopenut]

With all respect, even though they undoubtedly possess talent, I think Pink Floyd have wasted theirs on snoozy elevator muzak. And couldn´t you say the same about Chicago, as well?

I would agree. After Chicago lost Terry Kath to a gun accident, they relied too much on Peter Cetera to carry the lead vocal load, and thus lost the harder edge they used to have. I loved their stuff up till Album VI or VII, esp I-II-III, then kind of lost interest. They still had the talent, but apparently chose to go in a different direction.

Kevin

[ratcheer]

String Cheese Incident, Bela Fleck, Sam Bush (some amazing bluegrass!), Chicago, Frank Zappa, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, various classical discs (Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 and Holst's The Planets are favorites of mine), the Black Crowes, Benny Goodman, ELP, Pete Fountain, Gov't. Mule, and so on... one thing that I really appreciate, though, is musical talent.

Thanks. I think I will put on some Zappa, right now.

Hmmm. One Size Fits All or Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar?

Tim

PS - I decided - One Size Fits All. Oh, boy!

[troyce]

Right now , on a hot , rainy August night , the Allman Brothers, Fillmore Concerts, with an Elmer T Lee is about as good as it gets.

[thehighking]

I really enjoy listening to Dylan while drinking bourbon.

[elkdoggydog]

Right now , on a hot , rainy August night , the Allman Brothers, Fillmore Concerts, with an Elmer T Lee is about as good as it gets.

I started reading this thread, and after a while said, "I can't believe no one has mentioned the Allman Brothers." If I'm looking for music to go with bourbon, I go for the Allmans- any of their live stuff. Great southern flavor. Works well with a grill, too.

Though I can't think of a good connection to bourbon, the Grateful Dead often end up being listened to with whiskey. The Grateful Dead are often listened to in my house, anyway.

Other good whiskey discs include "Kind of Blue" and "Sketches of Spain" by Miles Davis, "My Favorite Things" by Coltrane, and for the really good, contemplative bourbon, "The Vienna Concert" by Keith Jarrett.

[Special Reserve]

I really enjoy listening to Dylan while drinking bourbon.

Good man! Interesting how those songs written in the 60's are still relevant.

[Ambernecter]

In a quiet reflective mood I'll put on some Delta blues. Robert Johnson or more up to date artists, such as Keb Mo, Ben Andrews or Rory Block can really hit the spot.

If it's a lively "cruising track" something like Foghat turned up loud really hits the spot. There's something about that old school driving boogie that goes hand in hand with Bourbon.

[hollywood]

Ahhhh...Foghat, good one. I also like ELO, Boston, 38-Special, and how could I forget.....when it comes to drinking WHISKEY....It's ZZ-Top, and Skynerrrrrrrd! H'wood

[thehighking]

Good man! Interesting how those songs written in the 60's are still relevant.

Amen. I've been spinning "Masters of War" quite a bit, recently.

A couple of others, no one has mentioned: Ryan Adams (not *Bryan*, but Ryan) and Black Sabbath...Sabbath goes great with punchier whiskies and the Ryan Adams goes well with almost anything.

[hollywood]

High King, Are you high!? (lol) Sabbath was mentioned in the initial thread posting!, and mentioned again by C'critter in the #29 posting! (lol) Nice choice, though! H'wood

[thehighking]

High King, Are you high!? (lol) Sabbath was mentioned in the initial thread posting!, and mentioned again by C'critter in the #29 posting! (lol) Nice choice, though! H'wood

Hmmm, so it was.

No, I was not high.

And anyways, Sabbath deserves to get mentioned several albums.

So, I'll say it again: Black Sabbath. Especially the 1st 6 albums.

[cas]

Lately it's been the two new T Bone Burnett releases finding their way onto the CD player while I sit and sip.

Craig

[T47]

Went to a great out door concert tonight, Susan Tedeshi opened for the Los Lonely Boys. I had never heard Tedeshi, she reminded my alot of Bonnie Raitt, real nice vocals. Great concert, and afterwards had the neighbors by for a little WT RR 101 to warm the blood up.

Any of you Seattle area folks ever go to the concerts at Marymoor Park? Pretty nice venue. Beer Garden had a nice selection, I started off with a Stella Artois which I had never had before. Nice flavor. Finished up with a Mac and Jacks African Amber.

[Ambernecter]

Dunno why but I didn't mention Johnny Cash. Love his sometimes deep, often funny music that isn't ever hard work to listen to.

His music is made for chatting with friends and drinking Bourbon to...

[jburlowski]

Went to a great out door concert tonight, Susan Tedeshi opened for the Los Lonely Boys. I had never heard Tedeshi, she reminded my alot of Bonnie Raitt, real nice vocals.

Susan is great in concert and on CD as well... a great voice and great vibes and soul.

[pabourbongal]

Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and Harry Connick Jr. Sometimes big band stuff. I haven't yet tried listening to this while drinking boourbon, but I bet Frampton Comes Alive would go really well with a few fingers of WT!

Great thread!

[CrispyCritter]

I'm not familiar with Harry Connick, Jr., but Bela Fleck & the Flecktones is one great choice! Even better, you can get lots of live recordings of his concerts, absolutely free.

[T47]

Susan is great in concert and on CD as well... a great voice and great vibes and soul.

She was great. She and her Sax player came on stage with Los Lonley Boys and played a couple songs with them. I will probably pick up one of her CD's.