Posts Tagged ‘Rhett Miller’

Tune du Jour: “California Stars” – Billy Bragg & Wilco
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Skullers vs. Rhett Miller feat. Jon Brion vs. Courtney Love and Juliette Jackson
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Ahh … As you are reading this, me and seven of my best-buds are setting out for the Solid Sound Festival in N Adams, MASS to see Bragg, Wilco and a virtual bevy of others present their formidable talents. Of course, Bragg and Wilco will culminate the show by performing their classic collaboration of Woody Guthrie songs, Mermaid Avenue, live …

The Original

Billy Bragg & Wilco:

Predictably, I prefer Bragg’s vocals …

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Skullers vs. Rhett Miller feat. Jon Brion vs. Courtney Love and Juliette Jackson
The Skullers:
Rhett Miller feat. Jon Brion:
Courtney Love and Juliette Jackson:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

   

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Tune du Jour: “Waterloo Sunset” – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: David Bowie vs. Robyn Hitchcock vs. The Jam vs. Rhett Miller
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Such beautiful imagery, vocals and music … The Kinks at their best.

The Original

The Kinks:
Ray Davies and David Bowie:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

David Bowie vs. Robyn Hitchcock vs. The Jam vs. Rhett Miller
David Bowie:
Robyn Hitchcock:
The Jam:
Rhett Miller:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

   

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

 

Tune du Jour: “Wave of Mutilation” – The Pixies
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: OK Go vs. Number Girl vs. Rhett Miller feat. Joey Santiago
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I have said it before and I will say it again … The Pixies … sigh … one of the truly great bands of the late ’80s, early ’90s … just feel that, in retrospect, this highly influential band still does not get their fair due ,,,

The Original

The Pixies:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

OK Go vs. Number Girl vs. Rhett Miller feat. Joey Santiago
OK Go:
Number Girl:
Rhett Miller feat. Joey Santiago:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

   

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.