Prison Blues,” “Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain,” “Amanda,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” and of course their Highwaymen songs stands as a testament to the greatness of each man, as well as to the group. While we no longer have Waylon or John, this set is yet another reminder of how fortunate we were to have been alive during their reign…Earl & The Agitators features founding Foghat member and drum- mer Roger Earl, who eases into his 70’s by rocking the drum kit just as hard as he did when I saw Foghat play with The Edgar Winter group the first time back in 1973 at Greenville Memorial Audito- rium. Roger’s excel- lent side project delivers an EP titled Earl & the Agitators (Foghat Records). This is a real party band that tears up the funk and blues, and adds in some good ol’ country music as well. The band features Earl and fellow Foghat member Bryan Bassett, along with Rodney O’Quinn, Tony Bullard, and the excellent front man, singer, guitarist Scott Holt. Scott played in Buddy Guy’s band for ten years, so you know the brother is good. Buddy Guy is the blues! Holt just so happens to be a featured guest on Foghat’s new joint, Under the Influence as well. The Agitators debut EP truly rocks with “Where’s the Rock and Roll” and an all-new reading of the classic “High Heeled Sneakers.” Holt sings the fool out of that one! Moving over to the blues, “Love Isn’t Kind” is a super smooth
groove that finds the band playing with true emotion. The song reminds me of a Robert Cray feel, and I cannot emphasize enough what a versatile singer Holt is. The other song is an apt cover of Kristofferson’s “Sunday Morning Coming Down” that is straight up classic country. Mighty fine! I highly recom- mend you get yourself a bottle of Foghat Wine, set this EP on “repeat” and have a party, if it’s a group of good friends, or just you and that special someone, Foghat wine and Earl & The Agita- tors will get the job done. Heck yeah... I have been a fan of Canadian rockers BAre- naked Ladies since 1991 and have every album. The guys are great writ- ers, performers, and musicians, all wrapped around a core of humor. The new album,
BNL Red Rocks (Vanguard) features their show at the famed Red Rocks amphitheatre, and it is great from start to finish, featuring classic BNL tunes like “The Old Apartment,” “Brian Wilson,” “If I Had a Million Dollars,” “Pinch ME,” and their biggest hit, “One Week,” and a fun rocking cover of Zappelin’s “Rock and Roll.” Also among the 16 rocking tracks is their song, “Big Bang,” the theme from the TV show Big Bang Theory, and they bring out guest Colin Hay, former front man of Men at Work, for a rousing “Who Can it Be Now.” Barenaked Ladies remain one of the most fun live bands anywhere, and this album is evidence. •
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