Recommend some new music for me

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Recommend some new music for me

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From time to time I am sad that most "modern" music does not appeal to me. So I end up listening to the music that I love from 15 years ago or more. Here is some of what still moves me.

Gino Vannelli - "Brother to Brother" and "Storm at Sunup"
David Sanborn - "As We Speak" and "Voyeur"
Larry Carlton - all the early stuff thru "On Solid Ground" - after that it's spotty. "Last Nite" best of all, "Sleepwalk" probably my favorite studio album of his.
Hellecasters - all 3 albums, but the first 2 more than the 3rd
Robben Ford - RF&TBL thru "Handful of Blues" - after that it's spotty. I really dig his album with Joe Diorio though!
Jing Chi - especially the 1st one
Wes Montgomery - nearly everything
Miles Davis - "Kind of Blue" is perhaps my single favorite album of all time
Lots of "radio" music from the 70's and early 80's - childhood through college
Lots of "southern rock" since I'm originally from South Carolina
Jeff Lorber Fusion - "Wizard Island" is a great album!

Can anyone recommend some new stuff you think I'd like?
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I'm an old fart as well. (53)

If I was in a cover band today I would be lost unless we did covers of hits from the 60's and 70's.

Especially music from the last decade. How do you cover hip hop and rap........?

Your list is about what I would come up with myself.

I was talking to a friend the other day about what kids are listening to these days.
It seems some of the more sophisticated kids are reaching back in Dad's CD or Vinyl rack and pulling out some good stuff from 20 or more years ago.

While the kids with big sub woofers like the gangsta rap because it has the most low bass..... :roll:
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Medeski Martin & Wood (Shack-Man, Bubblehouse, Tonic, OutLouder)

Scofield and Metheney (I can see your house from here)

Have you tried FarmHouse from Phish? The song "Bug" is especially enlightening. The way these upper chords ring and chime is sooooo sweet. The droning riff of First Tube is very addictive with the time-shifting thing he does in there...

Firewire from Carlton: it's no longer the 70's but you might like...

(BTW, you just gave me another reason to go back to Brother to Brother, these songs ar *moving*, wild guitar as well)
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Keb Mo
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Thanks. I have the Sco/Meth album already. I have not listened to Phish - I'll check them out. I also have "Firewire" - it's better than some of his other recent work, but nowhere near up to the level of the early stuff IMHO - the songs just aren't as strong.

I did hear a couple songs some time ago by a European prog group named Plankton that sounded very cool. I should look them up.

Yes, Carlos Rios does a phenomenal job on "Brother to Brother." However, for me the standout musician on that album is the drummer, the late Mark Craney. Just phenomenal! That album just has not aged for me - it still sounds wonderful.
fperron_kt88 wrote:Medeski Martin & Wood (Shack-Man, Bubblehouse, Tonic, OutLouder)

Scofield and Metheney (I can see your house from here)

Have you tried FarmHouse from Phish? The song "Bug" is especially enlightening. The way these upper chords ring and chime is sooooo sweet. The droning riff of First Tube is very addictive with the time-shifting thing he does in there...

Firewire from Carlton: it's no longer the 70's but you might like...

(BTW, you just gave me another reason to go back to Brother to Brother, these songs ar *moving*, wild guitar as well)
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A few good ones, not strictly guitar driven:

Chris Thile/Punch Brothers - One of my favorites, incredible mandolin player. He has a lot of solo material, and has played with lots of other greats like Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor, Bela Fleck, etc.

The Bad Plus - sort of a "punky" jazz trio, although totally unique in their own right.

Aaron Goldberg - Piano player for Josh Redman, check out his solo release "Worlds"

Kurt Rosenwinkel - Probably my favorite up and coming jazz guitarist. Absolutely sick player with wonderful taste.

Oso Closo - Rock band made up of jazz players from the University of North Texas. You HAVE to check them out, they are INCREDIBLE! No joke. Recently released their second album, "Today Is Beauty's Birthday," which is where you should start. Their first album, "Rest," is good too, but their sophomore effort outshines it.

Tommy Emmanuel - I think he's been mentioned plenty of times here already, but he's so good that if you haven't checked him out yet, you need to.

Wilco - Indie rock band from Chicago that has recently gained mainstream success. I would personally start with their live album "Kicking Television"
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Here is some cool bands mostly Rock !

The Atomic Bitchwax http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qv4g-I8eAQ

Clutch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx6FV2qR2TY

Reverend Horton Heat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb_juTPQJUc

Particle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vm8AUQFPw8

Mountain Mirrors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6lkcIS5NeM

Hurra Torpedo (Fantastic norwegian band, very serious about their music) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysUjYAi0WcQ
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Stuff that is really goosin me that might be considered newer.
yes, I am a blues fan ...


Sean Costello (Great blues )
Mark Karan
Joe Bonamassa
Grady ( dont know how to describe but Awesome and new)
Eric Sardinas ( Hendrix with a dobro , INSANE )
Volbeat ( great swedish rackabilly, metal )
Storyville
Derek trucks
Hamilton Loomis
Gov't Mule
Doyle Bramhall II
Back Door Slam
Silvertide ( killer straight Rock )
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+1 on Keb Mo. I listen to Ryan Adams and old Whiskey Town stuff constantly. Tom Petty always sounds good.
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Gotta agree with SkinPimp's list, especially Bonamassa. Another guy who can do anyhing is Guthrie Govan. Amazing talent period.
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James Muller (Trio/Quartet/etc)
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