From the Beg-Ta-Diffa File: Kevin Heuer's work across the multiple records and tours we've done together is nothing short of Amazing; Throughout VoL's forays into Americana, pop, straight rock, folk-psychedelia and post-punk, Mr. Heuer has shown himself to be not only a drummer of immense talent ("Hat in Hand," is as good as anything Max Weinberg could do) and song sensitivity...but one of the finest human being to roam the planet and "pound the skins." I am honored to take any stage with him.
Another great performance from the ever resilient Bill Mallonee. Voted #65 out of the "Top 100 living songwriters" by industry peers. Damn the blindness of the Commercial side of the Music business. Here's to the new VOL for those with ears to hear. Yes Yes !! Knock 'em Dead Bill !!! Raz'
My favorite VoL song. "When you find there's nothing special about that big hole in your heart 'cause everybody's got one, and precious little time to talk about it" Brilliant, heartbreaking, yet not without hope.
I am a drummer myself, who has been playing for about 35 years. In my opinion Kevin Heuer is a very tasteful and musical drummer that brings exactly what Bill's music needs. Too many drummers get in the way of the music by overplaying, Kevin's playing is just right.
I have only had the priv to hear Bill live ONCE up in Canada! Needless to say I think these video's are great...I think the experience ( seeing Bill live) is sort of like that old kids board game from the 70's "Operation" you pay your money and spend an hour pulling a guys internal organs out. Thanks for putting it all out there Bill!
O.k. I apologize for being too sharp, for criticizing... It apparently is not an objective quality thing but a subjective 'taste thing' that I shouldn't have discussed on the internet. Sorry again & I love your music no matter what!!!
Wonderful song, band & video! Thanks! Only one problem: why always picking up such mediocre drummers? A more creative spirit would take these songs to hihger levels I think. Hope to see them soon in Holland!!!
From the Beg-Ta-Diffa File:
Kevin Heuer's work across the multiple records and tours we've done together is nothing short of Amazing; Throughout VoL's forays into Americana, pop, straight rock, folk-psychedelia and post-punk, Mr. Heuer has shown himself to be not only a drummer of immense talent ("Hat in Hand," is as good as anything Max Weinberg could do) and song sensitivity...but one of the finest human being to roam the planet and "pound the skins." I am honored to take any stage with him.
Another great performance from the ever resilient Bill Mallonee. Voted #65 out of the "Top 100 living songwriters" by industry peers. Damn the blindness of the Commercial side of the Music business. Here's to the new VOL for those with ears to hear. Yes Yes !! Knock 'em Dead Bill !!!
Raz'
My favorite VoL song.
"When you find there's nothing special about that big hole in your heart 'cause everybody's got one, and precious little time to talk about it"
Brilliant, heartbreaking, yet not without hope.
First time listener. You guys sound great!
I am a drummer myself, who has been playing for about 35 years. In my opinion Kevin Heuer is a very tasteful and musical drummer that brings exactly what Bill's music needs. Too many drummers get in the way of the music by overplaying, Kevin's playing is just right.
A great song by the most under-appreciated songwriter out there... Looking forward to the next release and new VOL!
I have only had the priv to hear Bill live ONCE up in Canada! Needless to say I think these video's are great...I think the experience ( seeing Bill live) is sort of like that old kids board game from the 70's "Operation" you pay your money and spend an hour pulling a guys internal organs out.
Thanks for putting it all out there Bill!
I just discoveted bill two days from glenn phillips f b page. And,im glad i did.
I'm just going to have to take a trip down to GA, aren't I?
O.k. I apologize for being too sharp, for criticizing... It apparently is not an objective quality thing but a subjective 'taste thing' that I shouldn't have discussed on the internet. Sorry again & I love your music no matter what!!!
@eanessc Gotta love this comment !
@eanessc i think its the other way around haha
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Wonderful song, band & video! Thanks!
Only one problem: why always picking up such mediocre drummers? A more creative spirit would take these songs to hihger levels I think.
Hope to see them soon in Holland!!!