Deezer Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 These guys are so fun. Funky songs, great playing, a big party at their shows. Man I love these guys! What do you think of Robert and the gang? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5X8LB6nBl4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I actually had to get up and dance to that clip. Would love to see them live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 These guys are so fun. Funky songs, great playing, a big party at their shows. Man I love these guys! What do you think of Robert and the gang? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5X8LB6nBl4 Thanks. You are becoming one of my favorite posters at this site. 1. I love pedal steel guitar. 2. I've read many articles about Robert and they all are flattering. Next time he is in DC I am going to a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Well, if you like that, let me give you a little more! Deliver Me music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lissdIckly4d Ain't Nothing Wrong With That - live on Letterman Ain't Nothing Wrong With That music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JllmLlz-UP4...feature=related Going In The Right Direction music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xja6GuGqk3Y The March from Crossroads 2004 Nobody from Crossroads 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WSAokhtRXI Shake Yo Hips from Harding University 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF4lFFo18Lg Interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 A little more jammy than I like but there's absolutely no denying Robert Randolph's prowess on the pedal steel. I first heard of him a few years ago through a special on NPR's Morning Edition about Sacred Steel, the use of pedal steel guitar in the church. Of course Robert soon branched out and was opening for the likes of Dave Matthews but there are still some artists out there very worth looking into that are into the Sacred Steel thing such as The Campbell Brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryo Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Mucho infectious grooves in those clips. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Recently discovered them on Myspace.......better than Living Colour and similar to another HUGE funky rock band Mother's Finest!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Recently discovered them on Myspace.......better than Living Colour and similar to another HUGE funky rock band Mother's Finest!! I can't say I hear any similarities whatsoever between Robert Randolph and Mother's Finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Robert Randolph Recording With T-Bone Burnett Robert Randolph John Benson, Cleveland Currently on a summer jaunt opening for Eric Clapton, Robert Randolph tells Billboard.com there are plenty of new albums and tours in his mix. First is the follow-up release to Randolph's 2006 effort "Colorblind." However, unlike his star-studded last album, the new disc -- which is produced by T-Bone Burnett, currently untitled and due out in September -- finds Randolph both figuratively and literally embracing his roots. Click here to read the remainder of the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I can't get into him, saw him open for the Black Crowes and after 3 or 4 songs all I could think was "make it stop". Part of that could have been due to they cut the Drive By Truckers set short and then RR came on and played 60 minutes of wanky (IMO) steel jams. After a while it sounded like one long song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Robert Randolph Recording With T-Bone Burnett Robert Randolph John Benson, Cleveland Currently on a summer jaunt opening for Eric Clapton, Robert Randolph tells Billboard.com there are plenty of new albums and tours in his mix. First is the follow-up release to Randolph's 2006 effort "Colorblind." However, unlike his star-studded last album, the new disc -- which is produced by T-Bone Burnett, currently untitled and due out in September -- finds Randolph both figuratively and literally embracing his roots. Click here to read the remainder of the article. Badass. I'd really like to see where this is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I can't get into him, saw him open for the Black Crowes and after 3 or 4 songs all I could think was "make it stop". Part of that could have been due to they cut the Drive By Truckers set short and then RR came on and played 60 minutes of wanky (IMO) steel jams. After a while it sounded like one long song. I caught a good part of his set during the Austin City Limits Music Festival a few years ago and walked away with much the same impression. Still, I think he can fuckin' wail on the pedal steel, I'm just not into the lengthy jams (even though I'm a Grateful Dead fan). I've probably mentioned this before but Robert Randolph rose out of the Sacred Steel scene. I first heard about him during a segment that aired on NPR's Morning Edition several years ago. That was when he was still playing in the church and his music hadn't yet taken on the "jammy" nature that it has today. If you like that sort of stuff I highly recommend the Campbell Brothers, who you can learn more about here. You can also see a clip of them live in their element here. I'm admittedly not real big on most forms of gospel music but I LOVE this variety. If it doesn't have you up dancin' in the aisles and testifyin' (believer or not), something's the matter with ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I love them! We saw Robert Randolph & The Family Band open for Clapton. Randolph came back for the encore and played "Crossroads" with Clapton - it was one of the highlights of what was an excellent concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUK Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 In search for my new fave Sonny Landreth, I came across this. Not the best quality but there in fact are the Cambell Brothers. AWESOME. Love the steel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I can't say I hear any similarities whatsoever between Robert Randolph and Mother's Finest. What I'm saying is that the TRUE funk is there...and it's mixed with rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 In search for my new fave Sonny Landreth, I came across this. Not the best quality but there in fact are the Cambell Brothers. AWESOME. Love the steel! Thanks for that clip, BUK. That looks like it was a great show. I love the sound of the steel guitar accompanying whatever sort of electric guitar Sonny is playing there. Jafin mentioned hearing NPR's piece, "Sacred Steel" - I have discovered so much new music and learned about different musical genres by listening to NPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Jafin mentioned hearing NPR's piece, "Sacred Steel" - I have discovered so much new music and learned about different musical genres by listening to NPR. Now that I have XM I can't say I listen to NPR that much (if at all) anymore but I do enjoy XNPR. They also have Bob Edwards, who used to host Morning Edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Now that I have XM I can't say I listen to NPR that much (if at all) anymore but I do enjoy XNPR. They also have Bob Edwards, who used to host Morning Edition. Ah, I miss Bob Edwards. Now that we're permanently settled back here in the U.S., my husband and I are probably going to finally get XM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Ah, I miss Bob Edwards. Now that we're permanently settled back here in the U.S., my husband and I are probably going to finally get XM. As an avid radio listener it's been very worth it to me. I only have it in my car but recently signed up at their website so I can take full advantage of my subscription so I can listen online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Just one week to go, and my ears will all be yours, Mr. Randolf and friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Zeppelin Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I went to the Clapton concert in Toronto on Tuesday...unfortunetely I was late and missed most of his set. Luckily it was an outdoor venue so I got to hear about 3 songs while waiting in line...sounded pretty nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agamemnon Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I went to the Clapton concert in Toronto on Tuesday...unfortunetely I was late and missed most of his set. Luckily it was an outdoor venue so I got to hear about 3 songs while waiting in line...sounded pretty nice I was there too! I found that although he is good, I didn't really like his stuff. Although, his cover of Voodoo Child was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I'm confused - who did Voodoo Chile? Who didn't you like? Are you sure you weren't at a Prince show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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