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
Joris Teepe's Gronigan Art Ensemble
Jazz In Jazz Out
JEFF HEALEY & THE JAZZ WIZARDS
Its Tight Like That
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA
SONGS FROM LONELY AVENUE
JESSICA WILLIAMS
With Love
PETER KATER
10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
HAPPY APPLE
The Peace Between Our Companies
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