AdamWoodBass Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 I recently discovered a band callled Huntertones on Spotify and cannot stop playing their live album. Their version of Camptown Races is ridiculous! Spoken to loads of my muso mates and no one has heard of them. Well worth checking out. Quote
abar121 Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 The Bros Landreth. Really loving their harmonies and slide guitar. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BdxWLo5qX4"]https://www.youtube....h?v=7BdxWLo5qX4[/url] Quote
RhysP Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1487534572' post='3240600'] Starcastle another band from late 70's and altho bassist passed away few yrs back they have continued to play together. Bassist was main songwriter and original member. [/quote] I used to love their album "Citadel" back in the days when I listened to loads of Prog stuff. Quote
Cato Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 Dinosaur Jr. http://youtu.be/XelDCDRnboE http://youtu.be/ybExfDHg1i0 And quite possibly the best song I've ever heard. http://youtu.be/pxLpEX2bt8w Quote
lucky Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 Devil Makes Three. American sort've country, acoustic bluegrass rockabilly but without feeling too deliverancey... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fut6zeXtyN0 Quote
Bilbo Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 Italian trio Nova are one unknown gem from my collection. Their LP Vimana has been on my playlist for decades Quote
ivansc Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG4dAGiSc-o"]https://www.youtube....h?v=aG4dAGiSc-o[/url] Just had a recent album reissue on vinyl, too. How could you NOT tap yer toes to this? [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdk-m54Z1fE"]https://www.youtube....h?v=gdk-m54Z1fE[/url] Or for something slightly more avante-garde....(live) [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPPWciMtsA4"]https://www.youtube....h?v=PPPWciMtsA4[/url] Oops Forgot this one..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNhaE3GV5a4 Let me know when you've had enough..... Edited March 3, 2017 by ivansc Quote
ivansc Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 Oh - my old boss? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBvINSbz2OI Quote
Skol303 Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 There are bucketloads of electronic artists I like, yet which few people have heard of (but that comes with the territory!). As for more conventional bands, probably NoMeansNo, Butthole Surfers and Mercury Rev are all bands that I love, yet which rarely get a mention on here or amongst my group of friends. Oh and Half Man Half Biscuit. Them too. Quote
BassTractor Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1488554169' post='3249996'] Butthole Surfers [/quote] Good call, and one that reminded me of another love of mine, though one that has seen some mention on these boards: Flux of Pink Indians. Quote
AndyTravis Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) https://youtu.be/pcC4hpH8OtU Tetra Splendour Had an album called 'Splendid Animation' about 2001. Last I'd heard they'd rebranded to be called 'People In Planes' and made another 3 or 4 amazing albums. But I love Splendid Animation so much. There was a chap called Matthew Jay out around the same time - he had a great album called 'Draw'. Died tragically falling from a balcony. https://youtu.be/1asgQztrgWU 'Let your shoulder fall' And a band called 'The A.M' led by Michael Tighe of Jeff Buckley's band. Ace band. Just slipped off the radar. https://youtu.be/zzH_aZUus0s 'The Changeling' Great stuff. Edited March 4, 2017 by AndyTravis Quote
elephantgrey Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 Honey Is Cool are my favourite band, but I've never met someone who knew them before I introduced. http://youtu.be/h5W6JZFa1xI https://youtu.be/YuX4bJJd3vs https://youtu.be/eAiqQChICZk They probably would be known for their Rod Stwart cover http://youtu.be/QWvsTU9v21o Other less well-known bands I listen to:- Girls Against Boys https://youtu.be/OEjJXeR1o8c Tycho https://youtu.be/mehLx_Fjv_c Parov Stelar https://youtu.be/twqM56f_cVo Electric Swing Circus https://youtu.be/CKWLW7WaeqA The destroyers https://youtu.be/zrNA3U1XKew 8-Brick DMG https://youtu.be/KRvmKU0_-Is Quote
MisterT Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1488554169' post='3249996'] There are bucketloads of electronic artists I like, yet which few people have heard of (but that comes with the territory!). [/quote] I'm going to try my luck with Imatran Voima and also Si Begg. If you've heard of either, I doff my cap. If you haven't, give 'em a go. Quote
lojo Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1487283252' post='3238710'] I was a big fan of The Truth in the early 80's. They rose from the ashes of Nine Below Zero after their split. They never really made it that big, although they did get on Top Of The Pops with this. Any one recall it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0Iyob4kjqM [/quote] I've got that 45 someone , loves this stuff along with the circles and makin time etc Quote
Fitz666 Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) Exhorder - The band Pantera ripped off when they moved away from glam. Edited March 7, 2017 by Fitz666 Quote
Lasermonkey Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Cocteau Twins Boards Of Canada The Chameleons Big Star The Posies Teenage Fanclub Besnard Lakes Black Mountain Slowdive Lucky Spc Eco Quote
Luulox Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Unknown Hinson, an American vampire troubadour. Some amazing guitar playing and lyrics that can make you laugh or cry. Quote
Woodinblack Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 [quote name='operative451' timestamp='1487442468' post='3239875'] And Curve - i think they sort of got shoved into the Bands With One Word As Their Name category of shoegaze but... [/quote] I love curve. I don't know why they were considered shoegaze, I never saw Toni Halliday look at her shoes once! Surprised they aren't more popular here - they tend to have very prominent bass lines. Quote
Lasermonkey Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Curve fans might be interested to know that Dean's current band Spc Eco still features his distinctive bass playing. Much as I loved Curve, I actually prefer Spc Eco. Quote
jacko Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1488523544' post='3249609'] Italian trio Nova are one unknown gem from my collection. Their LP Vimana has been on my playlist for decades [/quote] I have that album. Percy Jones and Narada Michael Walden guesting. Brilliant stuff. Saw Gordon Giltrap at an Edinburgh folk club 10 or 12 years ago. Still brilliant. Backdoor - another long forgotten trio with one of our best bassists - colin Hodgkinson And easily my favourite 70's glam rock band - Brownsville Station - at least one of their albums gets spun up once or twice a month. Shame there's only a greatest hits on CD - my LPs are starting to get a bit shabby. Quote
Woodinblack Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Lasermonkey' timestamp='1488900738' post='3252780'] Curve fans might be interested to know that Dean's current band Spc Eco still features his distinctive bass playing. Much as I loved Curve, I actually prefer Spc Eco. [/quote] I am - I am very interested, thanks! After a listen, not quite up to where Curve were, they are interesting in their own right. Vocally closer to Wolf Alice than Curve. Edited March 8, 2017 by Woodinblack Quote
Mykesbass Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 Going to Liverpool tomorrow which reminded be of the Cherry Boys, had a fabulous single Kardomah Cafe. Quote
inthedoghouse Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) A mention of Black Oak Arkansas usually draws a blank look when mentioned. I first saw them supporting Black Sabbath in '74 - what a gig! I saw them several times after that and still love them. A very entertaining and tight live band. I always list Pat Daugherty as one of my fave bass players - nothing fancy, he just did the job perfectly imho. Oh yes, the awesome Tommy Aldridge on drums before he made it big time. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdk-LcsFB_Q"]https://youtu.be/mdk-LcsFB_Q[/url] Somebody earlier mentioned The River City People :-) We first saw them supporting Tina Turner at Woburn and still love their albums. Actually, I think I enjoyed them more than I did Tina, although she was her usual incredible self :-) We went to see RCP a coupe of times again, but then they split. A band I was in a few years ago used to do a cover of What's Wrong with Dreaming. Edited March 8, 2017 by inthedoghouse Quote
Roland Rock Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1487536058' post='3240621'] Ah, crap, I would have loved to see them live again :-( [/quote] News just in... Bivouac, June 2nd, 100 Club London, supporting Thousand Yard Stare Quote
T-Bay Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1489183503' post='3255123'] News just in... Bivouac, June 2nd, 100 Club London, supporting Thousand Yard Stare [/quote] Woo hoo! Where can I get tickets? Quote
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