A DIY 1940s-style R&B/Boogie Woogie/Jump Blues project by Pete Berris & the Motor Inns with backing vocals by the famous Kay-Lettes.
Author: Peter Berris
Coronado
A DIY surf rock project by "Pete Berris & the Motor Inns."
Tone King Falcon Grande Combo: A Review
And my Continuing Quest for "Quiet" Overdrive for DIY Rocking From Sun Records at the dawn of rock, to the Who's Live at Leeds, to the Ramones... so many of the most iconic rock guitar tones were born at high volume. That’s no problem if you’re playing large venues that let you crank your amp to … Continue reading Tone King Falcon Grande Combo: A Review
DIY Surf Rock: Crafting Your Sound
Or, My Adventure Hitting the Waves with a 1966 Fender Coronado II Memorial Day is in the rear-view mirror and the hottest days of summer are rapidly approaching. It seems like the perfect time to try my hand at one of the most quintessentially summer of all of rock’s sub-genres. That’s right: hang ten and … Continue reading DIY Surf Rock: Crafting Your Sound
Dr. John – In The Right Place, Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series Reissue)
Just in time for Mardi Gras, Dog Hill Music reviews the Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series Reissue of "In the Right Place" by Dr. John (featuring Allen Toussaint and the Meters).
Dog Hill Music – Album of 2023: Nat Myers “Yellow Peril”
Dog Hill Music awards its album of the year superlative for 2023 to "Yellow Peril" by Nat Myers. The acoustic blues album demonstrates Myers' thoughtful songwriting, superb fingerpicking, and weathered voice. Myers demonstrates mastery of a variety of pre-war blues idioms, which he reworks in a way that feels personal and fresh.
Eddie Floyd’s “Down to Earth”
In 1971, two of soul music’s most important musicians coproduced one of the genre’s wildest albums. Despite its unassuming title, on Down to Earth singer-songwriter Eddie Floyd and guitarist-songwriter Steve Cropper took soul music to new frontiers.
“Hackney Diamonds” by the Rolling Stones
I know it's only rock and roll. But I like it! In this case, the rock and roll at issue is the new 2023 album by The Rolling Stones. Studded with guest appearances and great riffs, this post discusses the music and the standard vinyl pressing of the LP.
Thanksgiving Music Playlists
Three different Thanksgiving playlists for your celebration ranging from the abstract to the literal. The first is a playlist of songs about home and family that I created for my Dog Hill radio show. The second focuses on songs about Thanksgiving menu staples. The third includes songs about being thankful.
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