2013-10-11
Any band endorsed by Gwar is going to have my ear. That doesn't mean that Dirty Bourbon River Show makes hard rock, although they do seem to have a punk mentality. The band describes its sound as "New Orleans Gypsy Brass Circus" and I am inclined to agree with that description. For the band's seventh release, strangely entitled Volume Four, the brass band throws together a rough mix of funny lyrics, odd time signatures and even odder vocals, backed by horns and percussion. The guys know their stuff, and I can appreciate the musicianship here. The best thing about it, though, is it's all done with a devil-may-care attitude that makes me think that the band is out for a good time and might just entertain you in the process.
Rebecca Ruth
JALEEL SHAW
Optimism
Terence Blanchard
The Comedian
Stanton Moore Trio
Emphasis (on Parenthesis)
John Scofield
That's What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles
Various Artists
European Jazz Stage (Radio Netherlands Worldwide)
THE BIG THREE TRIO
We Got Rhythm
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