Jumpin' At The Woodside

This week's Five4Friday ...  1. Gov't Mule featuring Toots Hibbert - Pressure Drop (2015) Recorded live in 2006 at New York's Beacon Theatre, Gov't Mule with Toots & The Maytals frontman Toots Hibbert. "Pressure Drop" (Live) - Gov't Mule ft. Toots Hibbert (Dub Side of the Mule) @YouTube 2. Lo Fidelity Allstars - Somebody Needs You (feat. Greg Dulli) (2000) Can't believe I only just heard this track recently, featuring Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs. Lo Fidelity All Stars, Somebody Needs You, live on The Cut @YouTube 3. Steve Winwood - Arc of a Diver (1980) With thoughts already drifting to summer, this song always takes me there. 4. The London Souls - When I'm with You (2015) New track from the NY duo. The London Souls "When I'm With You" Black Mtn, NC 2014 @YouTube 5. Steve Miller Band - Jungle Love (1977) It may be spring, but love this summertime classic. - Salud!

This week's Five4Friday ... Welcome Spring! 1. Houndmouth - Sedona (2015) Cool new tune from relatively new band out of Indiana. Houndmouth - "Sedona" (Live In Sun King Studio 92 Powered By Klipsch Audio) @YouTube 2. Eric Lindell - Bodega (2014) This "B-side" should be an "A". If Eric is playing in your town, do yourself a favor and go see him. Eric Lindell - Fooled Around And Fell In Love (The Saint- Mon 2/18/13 Set 2) @YouTube 3. Led Zeppelin - Misty Mountain Hop (1971) Warmer weather makes me think of one of my favorite films "Almost Famous", which features a couple Led Zep tunes, which have references to The Hobbit/Lord of The Rings, and currently about halfway through watching last Hobbit film, and here we are. Led Zeppelin - Misty Mountain Hop - Live Madison Square Garden - 1973 @YouTube 4. Alex Clare - Too Close (Unplugged) (2012) Acoustic version of song once used in Internet Explorer ad, fittin...

This week's Five4Friday ... 1. Mumford & Sons - Believe (2015) Their new track and slightly new sound, reminiscent of recent work with The New Basement Tapes. Mumford & Sons - Believe (Official Audio) @ YouTube 2. Frank Turner - Live & Let Die (2015) Strong acoustic cover. Frank Turner - Live and Let Die (Live at KFOG Radio) @ YouTube Paul McCartney "Live And Let Die/Day Tripper/Lady Madonna" Live @ YouTube 3. U2 - Treasure (Whatever Happened to Pete the Chop) (1983) One of my all-time favorites from the Irish lads, released as the B-side to "New Year's Day". U2 - Pete The Chop (original) @ YouTube 20 Insanely Great U2 Songs Only Hardcore Fans Know (RollingStone) 4. Bob Marley & The Wailers - Lively Up Yourself (Live) (1975) Vintage Bob. Bob Marley & The Wailers - Lively Up Yourself (Live) @ YouTube 5. Joe Alterman - Georgia Sunset (2015) Latest from one of jazz's new young gun...

This week's Five4Friday + 3 ... 1. Asleep At the Wheel - I Hear Ya Talkin' (with Amos Lee) (2015) Celebrating the King of Western Swing. 2. Counting Crows - You Ain't Goin' Nowhere (2012) Rockin' Bob Dylan cover. Counting Crows w/ Hootie and the Blowfish - You Ain't Goin' Nowhere (Live 2007) @YouTube 3. Carney - Love Me Chase Me (2009) Reeve Carney's band (great-nephew of Art Carney) who also appeared on Broadway in "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Carney - Love Me Chase Me (Live on Park City Television 2010) @YouTube 4. Traffic - Dear Mr. Fantasy (Stereo Version) (1967) Timeless classic. Traffic - Dear Mr. Fantasy (Santa Monica, CA Civic Center 2/21/1972) @YouTube 5. Ray LaMontagne - Hey Me, Hey Mama (2009) One of many gems from the NH native. Ray LaMontagne - Hey Me, Hey Mama (Live on KCRW 07/13/2009) @YouTube Plus 3... 6. The Commodores - Easy (1977) Timeless classic regardless how many tim...