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CD Review: Michael Hunton’s “Catch That Train”
Michael Hunton’s New Release “Catch That Train” is a keeper! You could not find a more travelin’ ramblin’ collection of sounds and songs than Michael Hunton’s debut release “Catch That Train.” Click here for Michael’s website and music. His articulate banjo playing and road traveling-true lyrics are the key for making this cd a real keeper.… Read more
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Deadheads Unite in Brooklyn with Joe Russo and Friends
Marco Benevento (keys man)Joe Russo’s Almost Dead @ Brooklyn Bowl (March 25, 2016)Photos: Thunderbird Ranch Ramble As a starting point, you should know that I am a well versed and somewhat traveled Deadhead. A bit stubborn, I have had zero interest in the post-Jerry Garcia iterations of the Grateful Dead. Although, I have enjoyed… Read more
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Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds Rock Roy’s Hall Grand Opening!
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds Rock Roy’s Hall Grand Opening!! I’ve been touring the great independently owned music halls in the Hudson Valley and having a ball. Places like The Falcon near West Point, Club Helsinki in Hudson, Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon and The Turning Point in Piermont to name a few north of… Read more
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Drive-By Truckers Pass The Tequila Bottle in Brooklyn
Drive-By Truckers @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (March 7, 2016) Photos by Thunderbird Ranch Ramble Drive-By Truckers have been on a rock and roll touring bender. With two nights at Brooklyn’s super intimate Music Hall of Williamsburg, the band “kept a train a rolling.” The first show Sunday night was great. The band was tight,… Read more
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“Vinyl” Needs to Get Better
The second episode of Vinyl was better than the first. The third episode was better than the second. That’s a good trend, and I’m going to bet that it will continue. The first episode was awful though. Maybe it was the anticipation of the potentially coolest music series ever made. Created by Martin Scorsese and… Read more
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Jackie Greene at Club Helsinki
Jackie Greene @ Club Helsinki, Hudson NY (2-18-16)Photos by Thunderbird Ranch Ramble Jackie Greene has been touring heavy in the NY area this winter. His Shakedown Street/Another Brick in the Wall medley is super fun and has closed out many of his recent shows. (click here for video if your browser blocks the content) When… Read more
