Yonder Bluegrass Band’s New Album Coming
It was almost 20 years ago when a neighbor gave me a compilation CD from Paste Magazine. He had a couple of copies and thought I might like some of the new songs on it. He was right.
There were songs and artists on the album that I really enjoyed. One of the bands that had a song on the collection was The Yonder Mountain String Band, and the song was “How ‘Bout You?”
At the time, while I liked all types of music I didn’t listen to much bluegrass. So, you could say that the song raised my eyebrows regarding the genre. I thought it was a catchy and kind of hip and fun tune.
I casually followed the band through the years, they were nominated for a Grammy and I recently learned about a new album they’re releasing next month. I thought I’d revisit the song and check out their latest album.
The Yonder Mountain String Band is releasing their 11th studio album, Nowhere Next, on Friday, November 8. The title track has been described as “akin to a runaway freight train barreling down the tracks with no breaks as bassist Ben Kaufmann‘s monster groove lays the bedrock for stellar harmonies and deft instrumentals.
Road-tested in clubs nationwide during the band’s ambitious touring schedule, “Nowhere Next” transforms the 4½ minute song into an epic 30-minute improvised jam during live performances.”
Guitarist Adam Aijala said, “The reason the song exists is because of the bass ‘said no one ever’ in the world of bluegrass.” “We’re a bluegrass band with acoustic instruments playing a song that isn’t bluegrass at all but, I suppose that’s typical for us.”
Band members also include Dave Johnston (banjo, vocals), Nick Piccininni (mandolin, banjo, fiddle, vocals), and their newest member is Coleman Smith (fiddle).
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The Yonder Mountain String Band is touring now, check out their website for more information.
Top 7 One Hit Wonder Rock Songs Of The 80s
We gave you the 90s. Then we gave you the first decade of the 2000s. Now it’s time! What are the Top 7 One-Hit Wonder Rock Songs Of The 80s?
Ahh the 1980’s. What a time for America and the world. The final chapter of the Cold War, (or so we thought!), Just Say No, the Moonwalk, and of course the Fashion and the Music!
Rock In The 1980s
When coming up with the list of the Top 7 One Hit Wonder Rock Songs Of The 80s, you first have to acknowledge the vast landscape of music in the 1980s. There wasn’t much room to breathe with all the different genres emerging, and the proliferation of MTV. Music Television certainly changed the game big time in the 1980s, and while it didn’t last, music videos went a long way in making or breaking careers. This was just as true in the Rock world as it was across the Pop world.
Rock in the 1980′ was dominated by veteran names like Ozzy, Priest, and Van Halen. While newcomers like U2, Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and a bunch of North California hooligans, who called themselves Metallica attempted to get their foothold on the music mountaintop during the decade of excess. No, safe to say none of those bands are one of our top 7 one-hit wonder rock songs of the 80s contenders!
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However, there were others. Bands and artists who made a name for themselves using their sound, as well as their look, to climb the charts and get a hit. As it turns out, for the most part, their only hit. The top 7 one-hit wonder rock songs of the 80s are more than just a list. It’s a salute to these long ago yet not forgotten rockers who will always have a place in our head bangin’ hearts.
So let’s head back…Back into time. To a place where the sex was safe, and the martinis were dirty. Where Doc Brown and Doctor Feelgood stood side by side, and where the only real important questions were “Coke or Pepsi? “Who Shot JR?”, and “Where’s The Beef?”…
It’s right here, with the top 7 one-hit wonder rock songs of the 80s, and it’s outta this world!
