Youtube Mondays : William Elliott Whitmore

Feb 6, 2012 Youtube Clip

This week on YouTube Monday we are looking at some videos of William Elliott Whitmore. I have written about him before after going to see him awhile back. I love the soul in his voice and the raw sound that he puts into every album. I am trying to figure out a way to make it to see him in a couple months as he tours the country opening for Lucero.

The first video is a mini documentary about him and his farm. This video really  shows what a humble guy he is and you get to see where the inspiration for some of his songs come from:

Next is the promo video that came out before his last record, Field Songs, was released :

Here is the official video for “Field Song”

And finally, here is a live clip of him performing “Who Stole the Soul” from Animals in the Dark :

If you like what you hear visit www.WilliamElliottWhitmore.com for tour dates and album sales.

Tags: lucero, william elliott whitmore

Friday’s List of 5 : 2/3/12 edition

Feb 3, 2012 Lists, Youtube Clip

So this is the fourth post this week (80% of my goal) and I missed the last two days sick. I am starting a new series on the Jukebox, Friday’s List of 5. This list could really consist of anything I want, but I will attempt to keep musically oriented (unless you are really interested in 5 ways my coworkers make me want to commit homicide).

For today’s list I am going with 5 upcoming albums that I am really excited about. It seems like every year I think that there is just so much great stuff being released at once or throughout the year. I am always thinking of how it so much better than the previous year, but when you say that every year it really isn’t true. I think that when you like so much music and it’s such a big part of your life, you can always get pumped up for a new release.

Having said all of that, the next 5 releases really do get me excited and it’s going to be a fantastic stretch for new tunes coming up, as these are only 5 new ones coming out among  many.

Without further ado here is today’s list:

1. Todd Snider : Agnostic Hymns and Stoner Fables – Release Date March 6th

I thought I would get the obvious out of the way. Any time Todd puts out a new record it’s an event at my house. The release of the excitement plan seemed to be postponed for 25 years as he put out eps and such to throw us off the scent.  Perhaps, I’m not quite as plugged in with the Snider fan community as I was before, but this new release kind of blindsided me. I knew he had some new songs and that he was in the studio working (Jason Isbell tweeted that he was a special guest and went and recorded with Todd a couple months ago) but, I assumed that would mean two more years with Todd. Anyways in March we get to see what direction he has headed in. Yesterday Chad Staehly of Great American Taxi informed the Snider email list that he, Paul Griffith, Eric McConnell along with guests Amanda Shires (vocals/ fiddle) and Isbell (guitar / backing vocals), back Snider on this one. Todd is also gearing up for a tour with the McConnell and Griffith as the rhythm section.

2. Otis Gibbs : Harder Than Hammered Hell – Release Date February 28th (digital download available now)

I was turned on to Otis Gibbs right before his last album, Joe Hill’s Ashes, was released. I got a copy of the album to review and the site became something I had no time to run. What I did have time for was getting every Gibbs record and absolutely loving them all. Gibbs’ writing style is amazingly honest and heartfelt and his vocals are perfect for the songs of the everyday man that he writes. I knew this was in the works and earlier this week he put the entire album up on his site to stream or buy digitally. I will be reviewing this one hopefully next week as I purchased it today and have to really listen to it a few times all the way through. Here is the stream of the album:

3. Justin Townes Earle : Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me – Release Date March 27th

I have liked everyone of the younger Earle’s records so I’m sure this one will be no exception. The way he continues to evolve while still keeping that “Old Timey” feel that made all of us fall in love with his songs in the first place is great. This record was cut live with the band in the studio which should enhance that same vintage feel. Here is a little trailer for the record that appears on the front page of his website:

4. The Band of Heathens : The Double Down: Live in Denver Vols. 1 and 2 – Release Date March 20th

The Band of Heathens are back with yet another live record or two as the case may be. Recorded in Denver last fall these two volumes cover material spanning all of their records and both come with an audio disc and a DVD of the shows. You can pre-order both of them now or only $30 and you receive an immediate download code to two more EPs ! The EPs are cover songs from the weekend one is 5 Grateful Dead Songs and the other is standard Heathens’ cover tunes. Now that is what I call a great deal 4 cds of Heathens and 2 DVDs for only 30 bucks. I also have to mention that all of their live releases have been phenomenal thus far and most of the time I find myself listening to them in lieu of their studio counterparts, and I’m excited to get live versions of the songs from Top Hat Crown and the Clapmaster’s Son. Here is their promo video for this release:

5. Tommy Womack : Now What ! – Release Date February 21st

I have been waiting for this record for nearly 5 years or as soon as I got There, I Said It ! , Tommy’s last record which by the way is easily on my top 25 albums of all time list.  Womack says that Now What ! is literally a sequel to that record. I have heard quite of few of the songs that will be on this one at one live show or another and I can honestly say they are as good if not better than anything he has ever written. Every artist puts themselves in their songs in some way and I have written this before, no one puts so much of themselves on display on a record or on a stage as Tommy Womack. And the amazing thing? He doesn’t come off as the least bit arrogant or pitiful (which many people do when talking or singing about themselves), Tommy just comes off as real. He is probably tired of me emailing him and asking for updates on this album (it has been 5 years) and now he will not have to field those emails for at least a month or two while I soak this one in and then begin wondering about the next masterpiece. As soon as I get my grubby little hands on a copy of this the review will be up on the site. Here is a humorous ten minute trailer for the record that Tommy put up on YouTube:

Well there you have it, the first Friday List of 5. Hopefully I have peaked your interest in these albums, if not, oh well I’m still bursting with excitement. Tomorrow I plan on posting a late review of one of my favorite records released last year, Rod Picott’s Welding Burns.

Tags: Amanda Shires, band of heathens, Jason Isbell, Justin Townes Earle, Otis Gibbs, Rod Picott, todd snider, Tommy Womack

YouTube Mondays : Jerry Joseph

Jan 30, 2012 Youtube Clip

I told you we were back. Today I want to feature a songwriter that I feel is not recognized enough. Jerry Joseph has been the front man for the reggae rock band Little Women in the 80′s and 90′s, Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons since then. He has collaborated with Widespread Panic and Danny Hutchens from Bloodkin and performed countless solo shows. A lot of people in the jam band scene know his songs but, don’t necessarily know him.

The first video is a 10 minute mini-documentary that introduces people to Jerry:

This is my favorite Jerry Joseph song: “Back in the Hole”

This is probably his most known song because it is a Widespread Panic staple : “Climb To Safety” performed with John Bell of Widespread

Tags: Bloodkin, Danny Hutchens, Jerry Joseph, John Bell, Widespread Panic

We’re Back !

Jan 29, 2012 Rant, Youtube Clip

The Broken Jukebox has been plugged in for another attempt at consistent posting. I am going to try to stick to a 5-6 post a week schedule starting this week.

Mondays are for YouTube clips, Tuesdays and Thursdays are for reviews, Wednesdays I will post something random and Fridays will be a list of five.

Starting in March of this year the Artist of the Month will be restarted as well. I am going to try my best to resurrect the podcast series, starting by locating and posting the long lost Scott Miller podcast that was recording in the Fall of  2010 and never put up due to technical difficulties.

I figure that if I can stick to this schedule and perhaps get our old friend George Douglas back in the fold and maybe another writer or two this site can be kicking again.

Now, I know I just said that Mondays are for YouTube clips but, in memory of the late great Etta James, here are a couple of live Etta clips:

Now, I know I just said that Mondays are for YouTube clips but, in memory of the late great Etta James, here are a couple of live Etta clips:

You Tube Clip: Peter Cooper with Jerry Brightman

May 10, 2011 Youtube Clip

Over four years ago, Peter Cooper came and played a show at Paul’s Nite Club in my hometown. He met up with pedal steel player, Jerry Brightman (formally of Buck Owens’ Buckaroos) for the show. I filmed the show with two cameras and never got around to doing anything with it.

With the approaching Civil Rights Game this Sunday, I thought this would be a good place to start. This is Cooper’s song, “715 (for Hank Aaron) and  I have edited the video with archival baseball footage. The video quality is not really all that good. The pedal steel is a little overpowering and as with anything shot in a bar, the background chatter is annoying. Overall though, I think it turned out okay.

It is what it is… enjoy:

Tags: Jerry Brightman, peter cooper, Youtube Clip

Adam’s Been Gone

Mar 11, 2011 Youtube Clip

Real life has been kicking me in the ass!  Daughter number three will be here in the next couple of weeks and I am hoping that will help life slow down a little.  Make sure to check back in the upcoming weeks for new posts.

In the mean time, here is a Otis Gibbs video.  I have been listening to him a lot lately, and you should too.  In other news – only 18days until the new Band of Heathens drops!  Look for a review…Maybe.

Tags: band of heathens, Otis Gibbs, video

Youtube Clip : Peter Cooper and Eric Brace

Jul 7, 2010 Youtube Clip

Here is the first video I am uploading from last month’s Brace/ Cooper shows. This one is from Columbus where I didn’t shoot much video and I forgot the tripod so what I did shoot was kind of shitty quality. However, the performance is great and they mention their appearance on our podcast. Hope you enjoy.


Peter Cooper and Eric Brace : “Down to the Well” : June 5, 2010 Red Door Tavern Columbus, OH

Tags: eric brace, peter cooper, Youtube Clip

Youtube Clips : For Father’s Day

Jun 20, 2010 Youtube Clip

Tomorrow is Father’s Day, and I thought I would look up some videos that are about dads that I like and share them with all of you. Some of them are from the perspective of the child and some of them are the dad looking at his children. Anyways Happy Father’s Day to my dad and to all the dads out there.

“A Face Among the Crowd” Jackie Greene









“Things I Wish I’d Said” Rodney Crowell









“Your Dad Did” John Hiatt









“Happy Father’s Day” Ronny Cox: it’s a Jonathan Byrd song but this is the only version of it I could find on Youtube and I just love this song.









“Father and Son” Cat Stevens









“Missing You” Todd Snider









“Garbage Man” Greg Klyma









There’s a ton more out there, but these are a few that I like and could find on Youtube. Once again Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there.

Tags: cat stevens, greg klyma, Jackie Greene, John Hiatt, jonathan byrd, Rodney Crowell, ronny cox, todd snider, Youtube Clip

Youtube Clip : Peter Cooper and Eric Brace

May 27, 2010 Youtube Clip

In honor of the fact that they will be coming to town next weekend to record the second episode of the Broken Jukebox podcast (I know the first episode has not been published yet), Here is a clip of Peter Cooper and Eric Brace playing at a house concert in Virginia.









Great country harmonies and a great song, can’t wait to see these guys together live.

Tags: eric brace, peter cooper, Youtube Clip

Youtube Clip : Black Joe Lewis Interview

Apr 23, 2010 Youtube Clip

I am obsessed with Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears’ debut album Tell ‘em What Your Name is, which came out last year. The band is great and Joe is insane. This is an interview I found on Youtube which is not really informative but highly entertaining, and below is a live performance of  “I’m Broke”.

Tags: Black Joe Lewis, Interview, Youtube Clip