Sunday, April 08, 2007

Pinetop Perkins- Live Top


A live recording from one of the true living legends of the blues, Pinetop Perkins. This was recorded in 1994 at Bowdoin College in Maine. Pinetop, now 90-something years old, continues to tour, play concerts, and accumulate numerous DUI charges. Rumour has it that he now has to wear a global satellite tracking device on his ankle to prevent him from getting behind the wheel, and his last drunk-driving excursion ended in a collision with a train (!!!). Of course, he's likely swerving his way home as I type, bottle of Early Times in one hand, a 13-year old prostitute in the other. Hey, he wouldn't be a legend if he were repentant, would he?


As a bonus, you also get one of Maine's best blues bands backing up Perkins, The Blue Flames. If you ever find yourself in Central/Southern Maine, try to catch a show from these guys. One of the best blues bands you can find, and all real swell guys.


Another cassette rip, so the sound quality is not the greatest. However, this album is loooong out-of-print, so Perkins fans shouldn't mind a little tape-hiss.


Caledonia, what makes your big head so hard?
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JC9AHJQT

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey, First of all pinetop doesnt drink any more. Not nice things to say about a 93 year old blues legend.
Mary

clandestine666 said...

Really? I was trying to compliment him on his stamina & tenacity. Regardless, enjoy the music!

Anonymous said...

uhh cuantos grupos que no conozco
que bueno saludos desde Argentina !