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Showing posts with label Blues and Lasers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blues and Lasers. Show all posts
10.4.12
File Unde: This is a Future - Benny Yurco
28.4.10
File Under: Blues and Lasers Interview
A couple of weeks ago, when Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (well most of the Nocturnals) were in Maine for Record Store Day, I was lucky enough to interview Scott Tournet and Benny Yurco about their killer band Blues and Lasers. I want to thank Scott and Benny for working through their exhaustion and taco filled bellies to provide insight into their music and their process.
This is supposed to be a playlist and should play right through.
This is supposed to be a playlist and should play right through.
5.1.10
File Under: Benny and Mona
This adorable sweetheart of a pooch has two torn ACL's. Any NFL player can tell you, those aren't cheap to fix. Please help if you can, many hands make light work.
Image swiped from TIS
16.4.09
File Under: New Blues and Lasers Album in the Works
According to the Blues and Lasers Home Page, there should be a full length album coming our way sometime in August. WOOT!
23.3.09
File Under: Blues and Lasers - Home Funk
from the August 16, 2008 performance at the Waterfront Festival in Burlington, VT.
Video Courtesy of Dana B.
Audio Courtesy of Mark T.
Video Courtesy of Dana B.
Audio Courtesy of Mark T.
16.3.09
File Under: Dondero Music Page
Mr. Bryan Dondero has added a music page to his blog. He has listed the albums he's worked and has include some of the songs in players. As always it's interesting to read Bryan's stuff. The last track on the page is an unmastered cut from his upcoming self-titled EP "Shore." Check it out.
23.2.09
File Under: Blues and Lasers on Jambands.com
Nice article about on of my favorite bands. I enjoyed the way that Benny's rambunctiousness come through in the article.
"Many will come see Blues & Lasers on the strength of Tournet & The Nocturnals’ reputation. However, they will leave with a newfound amazement for Benny Yurco. As if he stepped out of a cartoon, Yurco is a lightning rod for calamity and the friendly and benignly mischievous guitarist always seems to be at the center of some swirl of activity. Whenever he’s out of sight, you worry what type of trouble he may get himself into. Once he’s on stage though, you don’t have to worry about him. An able foil for Tournet, his ability to nimbly zip through various styles seems to push and inspire Tournet to up his game. Yurco’s a fine songsmith as well, his “Fallen Friend”
and “Sue Me” perfect Blues & Lasers vehicles."
"Many will come see Blues & Lasers on the strength of Tournet & The Nocturnals’ reputation. However, they will leave with a newfound amazement for Benny Yurco. As if he stepped out of a cartoon, Yurco is a lightning rod for calamity and the friendly and benignly mischievous guitarist always seems to be at the center of some swirl of activity. Whenever he’s out of sight, you worry what type of trouble he may get himself into. Once he’s on stage though, you don’t have to worry about him. An able foil for Tournet, his ability to nimbly zip through various styles seems to push and inspire Tournet to up his game. Yurco’s a fine songsmith as well, his “Fallen Friend”
and “Sue Me” perfect Blues & Lasers vehicles."
17.1.09
File Under: Blues and Lasers on JamBase
Another good write up on the boys from Burlington. I can tell you that they tear it up live.
31.12.08
File Under: Blues and Laser at Metronome
I'm writing this in the pause between din-din and show time. So it may be overly brief.
After leaving the kids at my sis-inlaw's, (thank you Aunt Lynnie) Ellyn and I headed south on the ol I95. The trip to Burlington was pretty quiet. Stopped at Coach in Freeport for Ellyn, had lunch at Three Tomatoes in Lebanon (good pizza), tried not to kill the stupid lady in the BMW who didn't understand the point of cruise control, and fought crazy winds up through the stunning mountain vistas.
We checked into the Windjammer and had a rest before venturing out to meet a friend for drinks. If you are ever in Burlington, check out the Vermont Brew House and try the Burly Irish Red, YUMMY! We also had dinner before we headed to the club (also very yummy).
When we arrived at Nectar's/Metronome, Jesus VaNacho, was still doing sound check so we had to chill at Nectar's for a bit. Eventually, we wandered up, got out tickets and staked out a booth near the front. Eventually Aya and Bryan wandered in and we chatted a little before, Jesus VaNacho took the stage. They were a very talented group, but don't seem to have an identity. During one of the early songs I leaned over and said to Bryan, "Psychedelic Country?" There just wasn't a consistent vibe to the show. Well executed, but all over the place. Then they simply went TOO LONG!
The Posse showed up about 3 songs into the opening set. They were in full force for sure.
After a brief intermission, the boys took the stage. Their energy was amazing. I can't believe how tight they are, spending about a month opening for GPN has paid off. Scott, Benny and Bryan were playing off each other like they were breathing. Amazing, drum duo by Steve and Matt. The syncopation on Machine Gun (Hendrix tune) was f@#%ing unbelievable. Blues and Lasers owned that stage and that club, despite the late hour. I do recommend, if you plan on attending a Blues and Lasers show, that you bring ear plugs. The boys like it LOUD!!!
Set list (thanks to John Carr for filling in my blanks):
Drone In A
Othermen
I Ain't Changing
Who Do You Think You Are?
Fallen Friend
Home Funk
W.N.W.G.D.
22 Times
Devil Wrapped Around Me
Machine Gun
Encore: Give It a Try
After leaving the kids at my sis-inlaw's, (thank you Aunt Lynnie) Ellyn and I headed south on the ol I95. The trip to Burlington was pretty quiet. Stopped at Coach in Freeport for Ellyn, had lunch at Three Tomatoes in Lebanon (good pizza), tried not to kill the stupid lady in the BMW who didn't understand the point of cruise control, and fought crazy winds up through the stunning mountain vistas.
We checked into the Windjammer and had a rest before venturing out to meet a friend for drinks. If you are ever in Burlington, check out the Vermont Brew House and try the Burly Irish Red, YUMMY! We also had dinner before we headed to the club (also very yummy).
When we arrived at Nectar's/Metronome, Jesus VaNacho, was still doing sound check so we had to chill at Nectar's for a bit. Eventually, we wandered up, got out tickets and staked out a booth near the front. Eventually Aya and Bryan wandered in and we chatted a little before, Jesus VaNacho took the stage. They were a very talented group, but don't seem to have an identity. During one of the early songs I leaned over and said to Bryan, "Psychedelic Country?" There just wasn't a consistent vibe to the show. Well executed, but all over the place. Then they simply went TOO LONG!
The Posse showed up about 3 songs into the opening set. They were in full force for sure.
After a brief intermission, the boys took the stage. Their energy was amazing. I can't believe how tight they are, spending about a month opening for GPN has paid off. Scott, Benny and Bryan were playing off each other like they were breathing. Amazing, drum duo by Steve and Matt. The syncopation on Machine Gun (Hendrix tune) was f@#%ing unbelievable. Blues and Lasers owned that stage and that club, despite the late hour. I do recommend, if you plan on attending a Blues and Lasers show, that you bring ear plugs. The boys like it LOUD!!!
Set list (thanks to John Carr for filling in my blanks):
Drone In A
Othermen
I Ain't Changing
Who Do You Think You Are?
Fallen Friend
Home Funk
W.N.W.G.D.
22 Times
Devil Wrapped Around Me
Machine Gun
Encore: Give It a Try
30.11.08
File Under: Blues and Lasers at The Independant
On November 15, 2008, Blues and Lasers opened for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at The Independant in San Fransisco. CrowArtists was there to record it. (Gee I wonder who that is?)
9.11.08
File Under: Blues and Lasers-WNWGD
Blues and Laser-WNWGD from The Real Kired on Vimeo.
Vimeo sucking and not letting you watch? Try the YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PKYwYWV9fo
22.10.08
File Under: Blues and Lasers-Give It a Try
Blues and Lasers-Give it a Try from The Real Kired on Vimeo.
This is actually a 16X9 video that I hope Vimeo will fix at some point, after all if works right on YouTube.
19.10.08
File Under: Help send Blues and Lasers to San Fran
Well 2/5's of them anyway. It seems that Blues and Lasers has a gig opening for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals in San Fransisco on November 15. Only problem is, starving musician, doesn't pay well. Benny and Steve need some help to get there. Enter the lovely and talented Jenn Crowell who will be performing a:
Benefit to get Blues and Lasers to San Fran!
Come to the Monkey Bar on October 30th and donate money towards the cause.
Jen, Steve Sharon, and Benny Yurco will play their original songs from 5:30-7:30pm at the Monkey Bar
Come, hear some great acoustic music, and help Blues and Lasers across the country!
If you can't be there, you can go to her site and donate. While you are there, take note of her CD Release party on December 6.
Benefit to get Blues and Lasers to San Fran!
Come to the Monkey Bar on October 30th and donate money towards the cause.
Jen, Steve Sharon, and Benny Yurco will play their original songs from 5:30-7:30pm at the Monkey Bar
Come, hear some great acoustic music, and help Blues and Lasers across the country!
If you can't be there, you can go to her site and donate. While you are there, take note of her CD Release party on December 6.
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