Music Appreciation

[BabbForHeisman]

Since you brought up Bowling For Soup, I’ve gotta mention one of my favorite listens from 2023. Mark Hoppus from Blink 182 has a radio show called After School Radio. Alternative and punk music. Blink and pop punk in general was never really my thing, so I was skeptical going in. He and his co-hosts are great though, and they play a good mix. Almost every episode features a guest artist as well and that person picks 5 songs important to them. I find the interviews tend to go really well. I guess it being musician to musician the artists loosen up a bit compared to with a journalist.

For everyone here discussing country and bluegrass, W.B. Walker’s Old Soul Radio Show is a must listen. Treasure trove of music.

I saw Blink earlier this year. Their live shows have never been great (mostly the vocals) but they rocked pretty hard for a bunch of middle age guys. Travis Barker is insane. Great show.

[ColoradoCajun]

Red Rocks is on my bucket list for sure. I would love to see Dead & Co live also.

I was finally able to see Billy live at the Civic Theatre. One of the best shows I have ever been to. Also streamed all 3 of his shows live this New Years when he was at UNO Lakefront. New Years Eve he took the stage at 9pm and didnt finish the concert until 1:30am. Not many artists do that this day in age.

I've actually been to Red Rocks to see the Avett Brothers. It's awesome, definitely go when you get a chance!

[Esqueleto]

I was in Denver for a work trip this past July. Got a chance to see the Avett Brothers at Red Rocks. Incredible show.

That was my 4th Red Rocks experience. First show was in high school. My dad took me to see Stone Temple Pilots.

Woah, STP at Red Rocks!
I saw STP at Lakefront Arena in the summer of '95 (best summer ever), and it was probably the best concert I ever saw. Weiland was in his rocking chair just belting em out. Dude had such a a great voice. I'll never forget that show.

[GreatestStory]

Woah, STP at Red Rocks!
I saw STP at Lakefront Arena in the summer of '95 (best summer ever), and it was probably the best concert I ever saw. Weiland was in his rocking chair just belting em out. Dude had such a a great voice. I'll never forget that show.

I saw Stone Temple Pilots at UNO Lakefront arena in 1994, I think it was 4th of July. I don't remember STP coming here in 95. If they did, I missed that one.

Also saw STP at UNO in 1997. I think I recall a couch being lowered from the ceiling for an acoustic portion of the show. Cheap Trick opened up for them, which I thought was a rather odd combo.

[zeppelincajun]

On this brief detour in to the mammoth 90s bands, who does everyone think the best vocalist was? I feel like the “right” answer is Cornell but I’ve always been partial to Layne.

[Esqueleto]

I saw Stone Temple Pilots at UNO Lakefront arena in 1994, I think it was 4th of July. I don't remember STP coming here in 95. If they did, I missed that one.

Also saw STP at UNO in 1997. I think I recall a couch being lowered from the ceiling for an acoustic portion of the show. Cheap Trick opened up for them, which I thought was a rather odd combo.

I was pretty sure it was 95, but those days remain a little hazy. Many brain cells were murdered back then.

[Esqueleto]

On this brief detour in to the mammoth 90s bands, who does everyone think the best vocalist was? I feel like the “right” answer is Cornell but I’ve always been partial to Layne.

Cornell or the lead singer for Alice in Chains, IMO.

[RaisingCajun08]

On this brief detour in to the mammoth 90s bands, who does everyone think the best vocalist was? I feel like the “right” answer is Cornell but I’ve always been partial to Layne.

Cornell but Layne is a close 2nd. There is quite a long list of artists from the 90s that I wish would have been around much longer. Not sure how the music would have changed through their years but I would have loved to know.

[ColoradoCajun]

Cornell is the best but not by much. A lot of those 90s grunge/metal bands had awesome vocalists. One guy who is heavily underrated is James Iha from the Smashing Pumpkins. Doesn't sing a lot but when he does it is really good. Also an amazing guitarist.

[Bandwagon King]

With the wide range of music you guys are talking about, I was wondering how many of y'all ever listen to KBON out of Eunice. Since I moved back to the area a few months back, That's about the only station I listen to on the radio any more. They play swamp pop, cajun zydeco, the blues, blue grass, country & even hip hop late on the weekends. I read a thread Helmut posted about old school radio dying on the vine & he may be right. But KBON with it's commitment to playing local talent & diversity of music is kicking butt & will still be here when every other FM station in this area is long gone.

[ManAboutTown]

With the wide range of music you guys are talking about, I was wondering how many of y'all ever listen to KBON out of Eunice. Since I moved back to the area a few months back, That's about the only station I listen to on the radio any more. They play swamp pop, cajun zydeco, the blues, blue grass, country & even hip hop late on the weekends. I read a thread Helmut posted about old school radio dying on the vine & he may be right. But KBON with it's commitment to playing local talent & diversity of music is kicking butt & will still be here when every other FM station in this area is long gone.

My radio programmed dials:
1) 88.7 KRVS (all weekend listening)
2) 101.1 KBON (evenings)
3) 105.9 Mustang (Sunday morning Zydeco)
4) 97.3 The Dawg (Saints/Point After/classic country Saturday night)

[GreatestStory]

On this brief detour in to the mammoth 90s bands, who does everyone think the best vocalist was? I feel like the “right” answer is Cornell but I’ve always been partial to Layne.

While I do think Layne Staley was good, Cornell is considerably better. Staley was good for a grunge/alternative singer (yes, I know about the chill stuff on Jar of Flies), but he had nowhere close to the talent, range, or versatility of Chris Cornell. Layne sang songs, Chris Cornell could make you feel the songs.


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