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This guy was on my radar before he ever joined Bruce Springsteen on stage, but I had only one album, Bourbonitis Blues. Great album, so I don't know why I didn't get more. After he joined Bruce I added the song Always a Friend to my collection. Anyway, saw AE at the Harley fest. I wish I knew more than the 3 or so songs I knew. Can't wait to see him live again and be really familiar with his collection. I've picked up two more albums, A Man Under the Influence and Real Animal. Both are quite good. A Man Under The Influence is probably my favorite of the three. Thought I would mention him here and his website http://alejandroescovedo.com
He's touring now, so some might have the chance to catch him live.
Some of his songs are just tearing me up. More people should listen to him.
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Over his career you could use americana, tex-mex, and rock to describe him. If one likes Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Son Volt, etc. they may like him too.
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SmilinSkullRing wrote:
Whoa. Cool about your kid's bday party.
One thing that struck me about him live was his enthusiasm, friendliness, and honesty.
yeah his daughter and mine went to the same daycare. actually the only time i've seen him live was when they had a benefit concert for the daycare. i need to catch one of his gigs at Continental Club in Austin sometime soon.
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No Depression picks “Real Animal” as Number 1 Record of 2008
AND THE WINNER IS….
Turns out that Barack Obama wasn’t the only runaway victor Bruce Springsteen made it his personal business to champion and support in 2008. The winner of our sixth or seventh annual critics’ poll (depending on who’s counting) – and by a margin of exactly twice as many points as the closest contender – is Alejandro Escovedo’s Real Animal.
It was on April 14 that Escovedo – who just a couple weeks earlier had signed on with Springsteen’s management team – suddenly appeared onstage during the encore of an E Street Band concert in Houston, sharing the spotlight with Bruce as they sang together on “Always A Friend”, the exuberant single from Real Animal (which would be released a month later). A live recording of the song from that night later was included on a digital-only Magic Tour Highlights EP to benefit the Danny Federici Melanoma Fund (named for the longtime Springsteen keyboardist who passed away on April 17).
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likeatab wrote:
i forgot to post here when i saw him at ACL last year. great set. still need to check him out in a smaller venue sometime around town.
Yeah, I would love to see him at some small place. The first (and only) time I saw him was his set before Bruce at Harley fest. Now, I'll see him at the roo.
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SmilinSkullRing wrote:
No Depression picks “Real Animal” as Number 1 Record of 2008
AND THE WINNER IS….
Turns out that Barack Obama wasn’t the only runaway victor Bruce Springsteen made it his personal business to champion and support in 2008. The winner of our sixth or seventh annual critics’ poll (depending on who’s counting) – and by a margin of exactly twice as many points as the closest contender – is Alejandro Escovedo’s Real Animal.
It was on April 14 that Escovedo – who just a couple weeks earlier had signed on with Springsteen’s management team – suddenly appeared onstage during the encore of an E Street Band concert in Houston, sharing the spotlight with Bruce as they sang together on “Always A Friend”, the exuberant single from Real Animal (which would be released a month later). A live recording of the song from that night later was included on a digital-only Magic Tour Highlights EP to benefit the Danny Federici Melanoma Fund (named for the longtime Springsteen keyboardist who passed away on April 17).
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UndertheSun wrote:
SmilinSkullRing wrote:
No Depression picks “Real Animal” as Number 1 Record of 2008
AND THE WINNER IS….
Turns out that Barack Obama wasn’t the only runaway victor Bruce Springsteen made it his personal business to champion and support in 2008. The winner of our sixth or seventh annual critics’ poll (depending on who’s counting) – and by a margin of exactly twice as many points as the closest contender – is Alejandro Escovedo’s Real Animal.
It was on April 14 that Escovedo – who just a couple weeks earlier had signed on with Springsteen’s management team – suddenly appeared onstage during the encore of an E Street Band concert in Houston, sharing the spotlight with Bruce as they sang together on “Always A Friend”, the exuberant single from Real Animal (which would be released a month later). A live recording of the song from that night later was included on a digital-only Magic Tour Highlights EP to benefit the Danny Federici Melanoma Fund (named for the longtime Springsteen keyboardist who passed away on April 17).
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SmilinSkullRing wrote:
UndertheSun wrote:
SmilinSkullRing wrote:
No Depression picks “Real Animal” as Number 1 Record of 2008
AND THE WINNER IS….
Turns out that Barack Obama wasn’t the only runaway victor Bruce Springsteen made it his personal business to champion and support in 2008. The winner of our sixth or seventh annual critics’ poll (depending on who’s counting) – and by a margin of exactly twice as many points as the closest contender – is Alejandro Escovedo’s Real Animal.
It was on April 14 that Escovedo – who just a couple weeks earlier had signed on with Springsteen’s management team – suddenly appeared onstage during the encore of an E Street Band concert in Houston, sharing the spotlight with Bruce as they sang together on “Always A Friend”, the exuberant single from Real Animal (which would be released a month later). A live recording of the song from that night later was included on a digital-only Magic Tour Highlights EP to benefit the Danny Federici Melanoma Fund (named for the longtime Springsteen keyboardist who passed away on April 17).
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Here is the info:
COLUMBIA RECORDS RELEASES BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND'S 'MAGIC TOUR HIGHLIGHTS' VIA ALL DIGITAL DOWNLOAD STORES INCLUDING THE ITUNES STORE
Columbia Records has released Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's 'Magic Tour Highlights' via all digital download stores, including the iTunes Store. The release will consist of four audio tracks with four accompanying videos, all recorded live in concert during the 'Magic' tour.
'Magic Tour Highlights' Track Listing
1. "Always A Friend" (performed with Alejandro Escovedo) Recording Date: 04/14/2008 (Houston, Texas) 2. "The Ghost of Tom Joad" (performed with Tom Morello) Recording Date: 04/07/2008 (Anaheim, California) 3. "Turn Turn Turn" (performed with Roger McGuinn) Recording Date: 04/23/2008 (Orlando, Florida) 4. "4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" (Danny Federici's final performance with the E Street Band) Recording Date: 03/20/2008 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Bob Clearmountain mixed and Bob Ludwig mastered the songs. Frequent Springsteen collaborator and GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winner Thom Zimny edited the videos.
On sales of these downloads, the artists, songwriters, and music publishers are waiving all of their royalties, and Columbia Records is donating all of its net profits, to the Danny Federici Melanoma Fund. The iTunes Store is donating their first year's net profits as well.
Purchase from iTunes Store (audio and/or video). Amazon.com (audio) Rhapsody (audio)
I can also send the song if you want, but the sales of this goes to the Danny Fund.
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