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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 15, 2015 10:32:29 GMT -6
How was it received by Letterman? I wonder sometimes why the masses don't like these kinds of artists more. I guess when you look back, Steve Earle was never super mainstream, but influenced so many people that he became popular. I guess the serious topics and slower tempos don't lend themselves to advertising well, so radio is never going to be the medium it gets played on.
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Post by jsteiger on Apr 15, 2015 11:03:43 GMT -6
How was it received by Letterman? I wonder sometimes why the masses don't like these kinds of artists more. I guess when you look back, Steve Earle was never super mainstream, but influenced so many people that he became popular. I guess the serious topics and slower tempos don't lend themselves to advertising well, so radio is never going to be the medium it gets played on. I'd say it was very well received. I don't watch Letterman that often but I think he's a country fan. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 15, 2015 11:09:12 GMT -6
Well shit fire. I need to quit.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 15, 2015 11:34:20 GMT -6
I'm not a country guy, but man alive that's a good performance/song. The steel really makes it. Killer stuff. |
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Apr 16, 2015 13:16:22 GMT -6
Chris was on Letterman tonight. Fucking awesome. Did you catch it cowboycoalminer?  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 16, 2015 13:23:29 GMT -6
um...some of us need it
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Post by jsteiger on Apr 20, 2015 21:00:22 GMT -6
They are playing Traveler right now on US99 in Chicago. Major market station.
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Post by yotonic on Apr 22, 2015 13:24:56 GMT -6
This guy's voice has an amazing natural timbre, with a southern rock and blues influence to me. It reminds me of the VanZants, Warren Haynes, and Allmans, but a whole lot better and more virtuoso. A soul singer with country, blues, and rock elements. The Gov't Mule fan base is gonna love him, that whole jam community will.
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Apr 22, 2015 19:55:40 GMT -6
I mean it just don't get any better.
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Post by yotonic on Apr 26, 2015 14:58:49 GMT -6
There's a lesson in song writing here that this guy can just strum a few open chords and write a hit. Like a lot of great singer songwriters it's all about the top line. Super simple chords with nice melodies, great phrasing, and a lyric that has had more thought than the mic and compressor. Great songwriting requires virtually no gear. It's easy to get distracted from the the challenge of writing. I also really dig how he uses a capo a lot and cowboy chords with a bluegrass sensibility. Of course his voice could carry a tune with nothing but a washboard. Here is a good article. www.americansongwriter.com/2014/07/5-nashvilles-finest-chris-stapleton-songwriter/ |
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Post by lolo on Apr 27, 2015 9:14:19 GMT -6
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Post by lolo on Apr 27, 2015 9:14:52 GMT -6
True music
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Post by drumrec on Apr 27, 2015 15:29:41 GMT -6
On the subject, this is a great behind the scenes vid. Vance is in it and Cobb is playing guitar at RCA A. When the music is at its best  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 27, 2015 16:09:38 GMT -6
Thought that was Jeff Steiger |
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Post by wiz on Apr 27, 2015 17:27:03 GMT -6
On the subject, this is a great behind the scenes vid. Vance is in it and Cobb is playing guitar at RCA A. When the music is at its best That really is awesome. I wanna do that when I come over 8) Upright, snare, acoustic... voices... heaven. cheers Wiz |
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Post by yotonic on Apr 28, 2015 1:21:12 GMT -6
His lyrics and phrasing are so disciplined even though it feels so natural and easy. You can tell he's been writing on music row for awhile. I wonder if he's a syllable counter? His phrases mirror so nicely and his bends and runs seem perfectly placed rhythmically. His verses have a groove.
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Post by jsteiger on Apr 28, 2015 8:05:12 GMT -6
I was shocked to find out he's had over 170 cuts as a writer. That seems like a staggering number to me.
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Apr 28, 2015 12:20:27 GMT -6
I was shocked to find out he's had over 170 cuts as a writer. That seems like a staggering number to me. Yeah Jeff he signed with Paiselys house (SeaGayle) after only a couple of weeks in town. It's a fairy tale story really. One only someone of his talent is capable of I would think. It's true what they say about creame rising to the top. |
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Post by cowboycoalminer on May 1, 2015 7:21:52 GMT -6
I can count on one hand how many albums I've had over the years that I can put on and play from start to finish. This record goes on the list, and not because he's a friend. The record has that "flow", tells a story.
No matter what happens with his career from here forward, Chris will have left something behind that's worthy with this record. That's as much as anyone can hope to do on this life with their work.
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Post by yotonic on May 1, 2015 14:39:04 GMT -6
Ya this guy just jolted me out of a bad writing rut. No more wasted time on gear and bullshit. Turn the mic on and write a song from start to finish without becoming paralyzed by the accompaniments.
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Post by Martin John Butler on May 1, 2015 14:53:26 GMT -6
Just lovely. He's in town next week, but the show was sold out. I was hoping to give him regards from Herbie.
I see lot's o"Neumann's there. One looked like it was from 1939. Is the mic he's singing through an original U47?
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Post by cowboycoalminer on May 1, 2015 19:36:43 GMT -6
Just lovely. He's in town next week, but the show was sold out. I was hoping to give him regards from Herbie. I see lot's o"Neumann's there. One looked like it was from 1939. Is the mic he's singing through an original U47? If you see him Martin, be sure to mention that you played at CBGB's. He loves that old school stuff! |
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Post by odyssey76 on May 1, 2015 19:53:02 GMT -6
This guy's voice has an amazing natural timbre, with a southern rock and blues influence to me. It reminds me of the VanZants, Warren Haynes, and Allmans, but a whole lot better and more virtuoso. A soul singer with country, blues, and rock elements. The Gov't Mule fan base is gonna love him, that whole jam community will. Big Warren Haynes fan here. I agree with your take on Stapleford's vocal. It's got much passion and conviction. So glad I came back to this thread after a few months. Traveller is an incredible song.... I'm becoming a fan of this guy. |
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Post by ericn on May 14, 2015 15:20:59 GMT -6
Chris just got a great review by NPR!
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Post by ericn on May 14, 2015 17:14:24 GMT -6
I really do have to thank the RGO Nashville hange for pointing out Chris It's pretty much my go to car tunes these days.
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