Don Barnes - Ride The Storm (1989)

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My favorite things to post, must be the unreleased albums. I mean really, that's as good as it gets, even if the music isn't always as good as what you know the artist is capable of. And sometimes it is as good as you hope it would be. For all you 38 Special fans, here is the unreleased Don Barnes album from 1989. And every bit as good as you would expect. Since Don has always been the main provider of 38 Special songs, it should come as no surprise that his music bears heavy similarities to Donnie van Zant's band. Don has been responsible for their biggest hits and has a knack for writing commercial songs of good quality. And this album is just full of that. I guess it leans even more towards straight-up AOR than any 38 Special album, but this is well worth your attention. (I found myself in the kitchen singing Foreigner lyrics to one of the songs here ;-) I'm not too crazy about the quality and I bet there might be better copies out there hiding from us. Someone tried to clean up the sound by using standard noise filters which, I'm afraid, didn't do it a world of good. Then a gain, it didn't do a world of hurt either, so I won't complain. I'm happy I get to listen to this! If you're up for some quality Southern AOR, grab your chance and ride the storm!

Cooper Brothers - Learning To Live With It (1981)

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The Cooper Brothers were a Canadian Southern Rock band. Or rather, are a Canadian Southern Rock band, since they apparently are still around doing their thing. Their thing way back in the 70's included releasing two albums for the Capricorn label. Pretty good yet very smooth albums, which should please fans of 38 Special and Thunder. This album is much less known (graciously provided by my good buddy Mawos) and is quite a treat. Actually quite a bit tougher than the Capricorn albums. Good songs, nice harmonies and a pretty good performance. So, try this. You won't have no trouble learning to live with it.

All about Bryan Cole by Scott Freeman

Excellent article - very informative - about the late Bryan Cole by Scott Freeman on ArtsATL.com

RIP Bryan Cole

Bryan Cole, former Mose Jones drummer, died a few hours ago at the hospital at the age of 61 years. 

After Mose Jones, Bryan worked as a studio musician, songwriter and producer, especially for Ichiban Records and studios Kala in Atlanta. 

He had to retire at age 50 due to serious health problems. It is these problems that bring back him to the hospital a few days ago for surgery.
 
I had the opportunity to interview him two times and each time, it was very pleasant moments, thanks to his kindness and his involvement. Bryan was someone really endearing. 

The Mose Jones stuff is present on Skydog's Elysium. Some of the records were kindly sent by Bryan.


http://www.sweethomemusic.fr/Interviews/MoseJonesUS.php

http://www.sweethomemusic.fr/Interviews/MoseJones2US.ph

Gig Michaels (SwampDaWamp) interview

The music of SwampDaWamp is impressing you? It's a safe bet that the Gig Michaels character will impress you just as much! Interview with this singer whose charisma transpires into his words.

English version of Bands Of Dixie interview.

Tim Kelliher (The Buster Cousins Band / Galloway & Kelliher) interview

Already five years that the great Galloway & Kelliher's "Outlaws & Renegades" has been released. We sincerely hoped for a following episode... but the new stuff will be Buster's Cousins! We have an update with Tim Kelliher on this project and his future plans.

English version of Bands Of Dixie interview. 

Mylon LeFevre - In Concert (1970)

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Thanks to Jared for pointing me in the right direction, where this fine recording is concerned. Hot live show of Mylon & Holy Smoke doing justice to his spectacular first Southern Rock album "Mylon". This registration from 1970 has a comfortable atmosphere and the songs are played with heart and soul. Great vocals, as usual, by Mylon. And a perfect sound overall. Sure, it's got Gospel, but it's excellent Southern Rock too. If you dig Mylon at all, sure nuff, you'll love this. Good heavens!

Wayne Berry - Home At Last (1974)

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"Home At Last" is a very pleasant and good album by Wayne Berry. Formerly a member of L.A. Country Rock outfit Timber (Two albums. I have "Bring America Home", which I will not post unless there'd be great demand.), this solo album should actually please a lot of readers of this blog. It's not the harder Southern Rock, instead it has lots of similarities to the Southern Country Rock/Southern Singer-Songwriter output. Kinda laid back, but not comatose. Quite a surprise to me, since I so much disliked the Timber album. Wayne has a very nice voice, which he combines with some great tunes. I don't know much about the man's career, other than that at one time he played with Tommy Talton (of Cowboy) and that he did record a second solo album which was never released. This is a new rip, provided by the French Connection. Not the rip I found while working on this. Hm. So, until there's more, enjoy this.

Dorman Cogburn (Alias) interview and chronology

In the world of bands having gravitated around Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Alias story is one of the least documented. Having had the opportunity to get in touch with one of its founders, Dorman Cogburn, Bands Of Dixie jumped at the chance to ask him some questions. And Didier Julien took the opportunity to establish a chronology.

English version of Bands Of Dixie interview.

Gary Jeffries interview

The common thread between Asphalt Ballet, Coup De Ville, the Regulators, Alligator Stew? Gary Jeffries of course! Here is an endearing rocker, an honest and uncompromising artist who doesn't calculate and who gives all to the music he loves... Southern rock!

English version of Bands Of Dixie interview.

Road To Jacksonville interviews

Interviews on Road To Jacksonville with WILL LESTER, GENERAL STORE and ALMOST FAMOUS BAND

Bands Of Dixie interviews archives on SweetHomeMusic.fr (English versions)

• Billy Crain (The Henry Paul Band - The Outlaws)
• Bruce Brookshire (Doc Holliday)
• Tom Coerver (Bobby Ingram Project - China Sky)
• The Gibsons
• Sam Morrison

All the interviews listed here

Some of it:

• Larry Pearson (Judge Parker)
• Rick Cash (Silver Travis)
• George Hatcher
• Robert Nix (Atlanta Rhythm Section) and The Days Of Love & Blood
• JoJo Billingsley (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
• Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie)
• Stevie Hawkins
• Russell Gulley (Jackson Highway)
• Neil Carswell (Copperhead). There is another interview with him by Michael Limnios (*)
• Wayne Bruce (Hydra)
• Bryan Cole (Mose Jones)
• Dennis Winters (The Winters Brothers Band)
• Buzzy Gruen (Point Blank)
• Dru Lombar and Larry Howard (Grinderswitch)
• Paul Hornsby. There is another interview with him by Michael Limnios (*)
• Bobby Golden (Stillwater)

(*) Michael Limnios publishes a lot of interviews on Michalis Limnios BLUES @ GREECE.
One is with Dick Wooley (Capricorn records).

Get yourself some Cheap Sunglasses!

Short Moonshine video for "Cheap Sunglasses" from the 2010 demos...

Co-bloggers wanted

Since I have increasingly less time to spend on this blog - but still have plenty to post - I would like to know if there are any volunteers out there that are inclined to help me out here.
If you think you could work with a control freak like me, drop me a line on my email address.

Eat a peach,
Skydog