Recently, had the chance to see James McMurtry and the Bottle Rockets in Kent, Ohio at the Kent Stage (a re-imagined movie theater)--both acts were on my list of long time wanting to see, and neither one disappointed. Nearly four hours of music (I counted 21 songs by the Bottle Rockets and 16/17 for McMurtry). Witty banter, excellent musicianship and story-telling--everything you would want in a concert. Real shame that neither have completely gotten the mainstream following/sales they deserve. If you get a chance, check 'em both out; you'll be glad you did.
Going back a bit for this one, but this song captures the best elements of McMurtry's songwriting (& I think I recognize the teal-blue Fender from the concert). Here he is on "Levelland"--enjoy.
The Bottle Rockets played second and rocked out nicely--from the video, you can see their demographic ("we're a dude band") but it's all good. I'm not sure how a song about a fuel pump and Indianapolis could be poignant, but they pull it off. As evidenced during the live show we attended, the band resists labels, but I would call them intelligent roots rockers--do with that what you will. Here they are on "Indianapolis." Enjoy.
Going back a bit for this one, but this song captures the best elements of McMurtry's songwriting (& I think I recognize the teal-blue Fender from the concert). Here he is on "Levelland"--enjoy.
The Bottle Rockets played second and rocked out nicely--from the video, you can see their demographic ("we're a dude band") but it's all good. I'm not sure how a song about a fuel pump and Indianapolis could be poignant, but they pull it off. As evidenced during the live show we attended, the band resists labels, but I would call them intelligent roots rockers--do with that what you will. Here they are on "Indianapolis." Enjoy.
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