Author Archives: Myles Patrick

Spiritualized in Concert

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Sit back and relax. Let Spiritualized will rid you of your ‘it’s still not Friday’ blues. Live from the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. a week ago on the 10th, available in full here from NPR. First up we have “Ladies and Gentleman We are Floating in Space” a quote, and then it’s “Come Together”:

Pierce almost died twice in the last seven years, once from double-pneumonia and once from degenerative liver disease which necessitated chemotherapy. He recorded Spiritualized’s remarkable new record, Sweet Heart Sweet Light, while recovering from the latter, and its songs don’t hesitate to leer into the abyss. Even as they swagger and seethe, they document a frail and flawed man’s circuitous journey through self-inflicted agonies and righteous redemption, and back around to agony.

Eric Johnson

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Eric Johnson’s Ah Via Musicom was one of those cd’s in college (way back in 1990…) that always stayed in the play rotation pile. Here’s his big hit from that album, ‘Cliffs of Dover’ and after that a live tribute to Jerry Reed:

Galactic with Corey Glover

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Galactic featuring Corey Glover recently stopped by the studio of KEXP in Seattle while on tour for their latest album, Carnivale Electricos. Here’s the full performance at KEXP featuring ‘Hey Na Na,’ ‘Out in the Street’, ‘Ash Wednesday Sunrise’, and ‘Heart of Steel’. Enjoy!

Actionsuit Extra: Reggie Watts

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If you’re in the Chicago area May 16th, be sure and get tickets to see Reggie Watts at the Vic. Born Reginald Lucien Frank Roger Watts, Reggie Watts is one of those rare entertainers that seamlessly combine music and humor while either talent stands on its own.

Reggie Watts

Here’s a great clip of one of his live performances (warning, some of these clips are Not Safe For Work – nsfw):

Here’s his mega-hit on YouTube, Fuck Shit Stack, mercilessly and hilariously mocking Hip Hop like a boss – NSFW:

Here is one of his songs from the BD Sessions, ‘I Just Want To’:

King Crimson

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By far one of the greatest benefits of YouTube is discovering and being able to listen to the great (and not so great) live performances of your favorite musicians, or as it is for me with King Crimson, musicians you may have previously overlooked or generally disregarded from the few songs you heard on the radio throughout your life. Here’s a sweet little instrumental improv tune, ‘Daniel Dust’, from King Crimson’s live ablum ‘The Great Deceiver 2’.