For your listening pleasure it’s … Covercast No. 2!

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This 40-minute podcast features live versions of covers songs performed by an eclectic mix of bands. First up is a new discovery: Acoustic guitarist and singer Mike Massé. Check out his videos of The Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes” and “Africa” below.

Covercast NO. 2 Line up

Mike Massé: “Behind Blue Eyes” (The Who).
Mike Massé and Jeff Hall: “Africa” (Toto).

Mr. Blotto: “Aiko Aiko” (Dixie Cups).
Mr. Blotto: “Stir it Up” (Bob Marley).

Yonder Mountain String Band and Keller Williams: “Fly Like an Eagle” (Steve Miller Band).

Trey Anastasio: “Devil Went Down to Georgia” (Charlie Daniels Band).

Dangermuffin” “Crazy” (Seal).

Drifter: “Southbound” (Allman Bros.) Recorded live during the Stagelights Music Showcase at the Harbor Performing Arts Theater, 2011.

Enjoy this podcast and check back often!

Mike Massé: Behind Blue Eyes

Mike Massé: Africa

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Coastal Grooves proudly presents the first ever Covercast, a 40-minute long podcast featuring nothing but live cover songs performed by an eclectic mix of bands.

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Episode four features 40 minutes of new music by 30db, The Contribution, Kyle Hollingsworth, Keller and the Kells and Umprey’s McGee. We keep things going with a new “jam band music” segment featuring two extended songs: “Grayrigg” by Lotus, and a live version of “Kill Devil Falls” by Phish, taking from this summer’s tour. It’s an eclectic mix of music for sure. Enjoy!

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Rävinwolf performs at Brookings Centre Stage in May.

Husband/wife guitar duo Rävenwolf will bring their funky, folksy, acoustic, bluesy rock and roll back to Centre Stage (703 Chetco Ave.) for a 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. dinner show on Saturday, July 17. The price is $15 for dinner and show, or just $5 for the show. This is the second time the rocking, harmonizing couple has played at this intimate venue and anticipation is running high. I was fortunate enough to catch Rävenwolf’s concert in May and was blown away by their versatility and overall musicianship. This time they hope to have their regular percussionist with them, which will elevate the music to new heights. The Washington-based acoustic musicians Jamey and Heather Bilyeu work magic with just two guitars and dual vocals to defy musical boundaries, switching from gritty blues to rock to country. Their overall style reminded me of ’60s and ’70s artists Jefferson Airplane, Heart, CSNY and Bonnie Raitt. And, while they’re more than happy to cover these artists’ songs, their originals are just as strong. If you are a fan of blues, rock and roll and acoustic folk, don’t miss Rävenwolf.

Find out more about the band, their music and see video performances at www.ravinwolf.com

Meanwhile, here is an excerpt of Ravinwolf’s concert at Centre Stage in May.

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Members of Rockaway, a Brookings classic rock cover band, perform a number of audience favorites during a 30-minute set at Brookings Azalea Park Sunday, July 11.

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Here’s a few songs and photos  from Ravenwolf’s concert Thursday (May 20) at Centre Stage in Brookings (courtesy of Perry Devine). Ravenwolf will return to Curry County twice this summer. Don’t miss them! Stay tuned to Coastal Grooves for more information. – SG

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Jan. 2010 benefit performance at the Redwood Theater, Brookings.

The Stagelights House Band, a group of volunteer musicians that promotes the nonprofit “Stagelights Musical Arts Community” in Curry County, performed a benefit concert January, 2010, at the Redwood Theater in Brookings. This is the first time the band performed for the public, playing a 35-minute concert of covers and originals prior to the screening of the hit music documentary “Playing for Change.” The band includes Perry Devine (guitar/vocals), Kim Banfield (vocals), James Anderson (vocals), Jef Hatch (harmonica/vocals), Tim Muller (electric guitar), Paul Lopez (bass), Scott Graves (congas/percussion) and Gordon Later (drums). This soundboard recording of the event includes: Make a change, River of Life, Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Take Me To The River, Down By The Boardwalk, and Stand By Me.

For more information about the Stagelights House Band, click on the link above.

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We start things off with two songs – “Roadmaps and Sneakers” and “Failure” – from Brookings singer/songwriter Mariah Leanne. She recently released an independent CD featuring a number of great songs. The CD is available for purchase at Earl E Books and the Backstage Cafe, both located at 703 Chetco Ave., Brookings. More information about Mariah Leanne and samples of her music can be found at: www.myspace.com/mariahleannemusic. Her music is also for sale through iTunes.

Next, we move into jam band terriorty (relax, all the songs clock in at 6 minutes or less). The third song is a live version of “Fearless,” recorded several years ago by one of my favorite current bands: Umphrey’s McGee (www.umphreys.com).

The fourth song is “Dusty’s Trumpet,” a live rock instrumental by up-and-comers Ultraviolet Hippopotamus. Yes, that’s the band’s real name. Check them out at www.uvhippomusic.com.

We wrap up this episode with “Desert Rat,” a song from the non-traditional string band Hot Buttered Rum (www.hotbutteredrum.net) .

I hope you enjoy this second podcast. I certainly enjoyed making it. Check back often for the latest information on the local music scene, as well as another music-filled podcast in April.

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Episode #1 of the Coastal Grooves podcast is now available. Just click on the bar below to have a listen.

Perry Devine performs at a recent Stagelights House Band fundraiser

First is “River of Life,” a song by local singer/songwriter Perry Devide from his latest EP: All Hands on Deck. That’s followed by a block of songs from my private archives that are sure to get your toes a’tapping. Check back soon for more episodes of the Coastal Grooves podcast. I’ll make them as quickly as possible. Enjoy!

- Scott

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Just received a copy of Perry’s new EP. Sounds great! Check out the sample mp3 below of River of Life.
If you like what hear, please visit his site at www.perrydevine.com., buy a cd or see him live. Keep on grooving!

-Scott

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