In reply to an ATCW group member's question about tracks on which Trixie sang, Metter Bozze reminded me that Trixie, accompanied by her Dad, sang a song she composed 2003-07-22 at Wijkpaleis, in Gent. Here's Dad & Daughter singing "Chain" and "Serve You" - at the end of which Chris introduces Trixie - and then … Continue reading Chris & Trixie Duets (plus Trixie’s own composition)
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Chris Whitley & the Brides of Jesus – John Campbell Tribute (1993-08-06)
When Metter Bozze posted to the ATCW group "No words" and a link to a video new on YouTube, the group erupted, minds blown! Metter had found a video of Chris, Dougie Bowne, and Alan Gevaert in August 1993 playing a tribute set at the Lone Star Roadhouse (NYC) in memory of John Campbell, … Continue reading Chris Whitley & the Brides of Jesus – John Campbell Tribute (1993-08-06)
Stones in My Passway
Listening to a partial bootleg [Thanks to Cory Larson - see his post] of Chris's solo gig at Joe's Pub (NYC 2002-02-20), I was struck by how beautifully Chris played and sang "Stones in My Passway," a song written by Robert Johnson. Recall that Chris included this song on Perfect Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH7eGf4mhRQ Gorgeous! But, checking … Continue reading Stones in My Passway
Rocket House – Advance CD
Thanks to Hiroshi Suda for providing audio files of an advance, somewhat different Rocket House CD. Note that "Solid Iron Heart" is listed as "Mechanical Ballet" here. Also, full titles of "From a Photograph" and "Something Shines" aren't listed, but "Chain" is shown as "The Chain" here. Not clear is whether the titles shown were … Continue reading Rocket House – Advance CD
Heatseekers Part 2: What Chris Achieved (DRAFT)
Note: I've been working on this one forever; still very much a work in progress, but I'm sharing it anyway because LOVE + FAITH. It falls apart toward the end, reflecting my inability to capture why Chris is sui generis imo and why his music should live forever! In Part 1, I analyzed … Continue reading Heatseekers Part 2: What Chris Achieved (DRAFT)
Dirt Floor Tunes at KFOG 1998-03-26
Whoever captured this FM broadcast must have been late to the party. As you listen, you'll hear something I'd forgotten was common 25 years ago: The sound resulting from turning the tuner dial to find a radio station! Unfortunately, the taper may have missed the first part of the broadcast; Metter Booze's tour guide indicates … Continue reading Dirt Floor Tunes at KFOG 1998-03-26
On Air Media
This is my 'desert island' CD. It appeared as if a missive from 'the other side of the world' one month short of 3 years after Chris's passing. And it contains the Chris Whitley track I've probably played most often over the more than a decade since I first purchased it: Chris's cover of JJ … Continue reading On Air Media
The Life and Music of Chris Whitley: A Timeline
In honor of Chris's birthday this year - and in gratitude for the unforgettable music and the prescient insights he gave us, I've compiled this timeline of his truncated but productive life. I 'snagged' the timeline that used to appear at chriswhitley.com and then expanded it with many more moments and a lot of photos … Continue reading The Life and Music of Chris Whitley: A Timeline
Weed & War Crime Blues Media
Because "straight from the horse's mouth" is my preferred way of understanding Chris and his music, I've gathered some of Chris's musings about each of these albums below. I've also included excerpts from some of my favorite reviews. To read the full articles, reviews, and interviews from which these excerpts were taken, go here. War … Continue reading Weed & War Crime Blues Media
Dislocation Blues Media
I've written a separate post examining the songs Chris and Jeff Lang covered on Dislocation Blues. Here, I've compiled the articles, photos, etc. that I've collected over the years. Read over a dozen articles/reviews. Listen to an interview Chris gave while in Australia recording the album. Listen to a podcast from Jeff Lang about the … Continue reading Dislocation Blues Media
All Things Chris Whitley 