Comments for The Basement Rug

Comment on Bailout Blues for the Broke and Busted by Rugrat

Rugrat — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:29:02 +0000

I am considering another redux on this subject, so if any of you out there have songs or ideas to offer, please post them here.

Comment on The Infamous Buddy Rich Rant by Gordon: you’re a bully but you’re no Buddy Rich « Shiraz Socialist

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:05:34 +0000

[...] Thanks to: Rugrat [...]

Comment on Comments by Rugrat

Rugrat — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:39:35 +0000

I know of R.L. Burnside, but I don't think I have anything. Do you recommend anything in particular? As for Blind Lemon, seeing as he is a major historical figure in the blues, you should be able to find his music and books about him at your local public library. Otherwise, I would go visit Big Road Blues radio show at SundayBlues.org.

Comment on Comments by polaris

polaris — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:22:08 +0000

Perhaps a new rug?

Alternative, Roots & Folk

http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/Carolyn-Mark-and-NQ-Arbuckle

Carolyn Mark and NQ Arbuckle – ckeck it out!

Comment on Comments by polaris

polaris — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:11:05 +0000

Was looking for some Blind Lemon and do recommend R.L. Burnside, my brother.

Comment on Homegas by Rugrat

Rugrat — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:41:16 +0000

This is exciting news! I see here that you claim "unless you have/have heard a copy of the HOMEGAS LP, you’ve never heard it play at it’s proper speed, the recordings posted by the Basement Rug blog and Grown So Ugly are both slow." That should not be the case, as my transcription rig has quartz-locked pitch control. I also created a CD from the LP rip and have listened to them both several times. If there is a genuine pitch problem, I certainly haven't noticed it. In any case, this can easily be fixed by a fresh transcription on a pitch-perfect rig, or by adjusting the pitch digitally. I am very interested in the re-issue you are working on and I know others who would also be interested. Please contact me to discuss this further. Thanks for dropping by with the great news!

Comment on Homegas by barahsachman

barahsachman — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:55:57 +0000

I am working on reissuing this album. Should be in stores by June

Comment on The Roots of R&B by Rugrat

Rugrat — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:13:44 +0000

I could not agree more. It’s great how you can always keep coming back to music like this. I have some great items from the early Sun catalog that would be great for this as well, but many of them are in the bad end of the low-fi department, so I am not sure if people would really want them.

Comment on The Roots of R&B by miles

miles — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:19:09 +0000

a generous share, my friend! listening to these will help blow the wintertime blues away and put me in the frame of mind for long, hot summer nights out on the fire escape, or down on the street corner, just looking for anyway to beat the heat with sounds of sweet soul music, doo-wop, and rhythm & blues floating thrupough the sultry night air.

Comment on See You Later Alligator – Bobby Charles dead at 71 by miles

miles — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:00:41 +0000

thank you for remembering the great bobby charles. i only just learned of his death when i landed on your post, and was saddened by the news. charles was a wonderful songwriter, penning plaintive, hearfelt tunes that could resignate with most anyone who might hear them. an unusual man as well in his reclusiveness, which i’ve always held as an admirable quality. his personal problems notwithstanding, the fact that he preferred to remain in the stage shadows is refreshing in this day and age, and testament to his earthiness. low-key, self-effacing, and gracious, he nevertheless stood tall as a great man.