Tuesday Tunes with the Pig Roaster

Rockabilly with a punk attitude - that's what Brian Setzer brings to the game. I've been getting into him a lot lately in all of his incarnations - with the Stray Cats, fronting his Orchestra, solo, and basically whatever he wants to do. He's one hell of a guitar player, the songs are tight, and the sound is timeless.

Album recommendation:

It's an import, so I don't know how much luck you'll have finding it in a store, but I could probably get you a copy of mine if you ask nicely. It is simply phenomenal. For 80% of the show, it is just Setzer doing his thing with nothing but a microphone and a guitar (and for one song, a banjo) before he is joined on stage by his brother on 2nd guitar and vocals. The song selection criss-crosses between Setzer originals, the Everly Brothers, Eddie Cochran, and others. Recorded live in Japan, the crowd goes absolutely nuts for the guy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Without further ado, some video goodness:

Stray Cats - Rumble in Brighton:


Stray Cats - Gene and Eddie (nice hair, Brian):


Brian Setzer - Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran tune - and another nice hairdo!):


Brian Setzer Orchestra - Americano: