First Draft

I know they don’t call themselves the Alvin Brothers. Whatever they call themselves, this is a helluva set. Enjoy.

I originally planned to post this 2011 set on the Sunday after their first album was featured on ACAW. Better late than never.

Here’s a 1984 set from the Heartbeat City tour:

Here’s a 2006 set with a guest appearance by former band member Michael McDonald:

Here’s a 1992 set from the I’m Alive tour:

I’d somehow missed this gem. It’s the classic Genesis lineup of Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford, and Phil Collins. It was filmed during the Selling England By The Pound tour. What’s not to like about that? Not a damn thing.

Here’s a 2011 show courtesy of Connecticut Public Broadcasting:

I wrote about Oasis: Supersonic yesterday. Here are those zany, madcap boys playing a hometown gig in Manchester.

It’s no secret that my colleague Athenae does not share my enthusiasm for the Beatles. But Illinois based rockers Cheap Trick are Beatlemaniacs. This week’s SMV brings together some of CT’s best Beatles covers. We begin with a song from Revolver:

Are you ready to roll up for the mystery tour?

Next up an all-star hair band live version of Get Back:

I’ve got a good reason for posting this version of Day Tripper:

It’s hippie dippy anthem time:

I rarely post audience videos but this one has good sound and no inane chit-chat. Besides, it’s *the* medley from Abbey Road. Say no more.

Cheap Trick has performed Sgt. Pepper in its entirety more than a few times since the LP’s 40th anniversary. We’ll close with a selection of tunes from that Beatles classic. Hmm, I wonder if Rick Nielsen is really Billy Shears?

The only way to finish this epic post is with the ultimate John Lennon song:

It’s Carnival, so it’s Dr. John time: