How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Clapton, Robben Ford, Johnny Winter, Buzzy Feiten, Duke Robillard, Roy Buchanan, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Moore, John Mayer, Eric Gales, Shawn Lane
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.
1. What distinguishes the performance of “I’m A King Bee” by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band recorded on August 17, 2017?
- A It was a live, ticketed concert
- B It was part of a Paste Studios session
- C It was a spontaneous street performance
2. How does Eric Clapton’s version of “Hoochie Coochie Man” differ from Muddy Waters’ original?
- A It omits the harmonica
- B It is faster in tempo
- C It features enhanced guitar interplay
3. Which notable feature characterizes Robben Ford’s “Lovin’ Cup” performance documented as 8-18-12?
- A It contains unreleased material
- B It was shot in Cannon Beach, Oregon
- C It was part of a multi-song recording
4. What instrument is played on a 12-string Fender guitar with six strings by Johnny Winter during the “Mean Town Blues” performance at Woodstock?
- A Slide guitar
- B Acoustic guitar
- C Bass guitar
5. What time slot did The Paul Butterfield Blues Band occupy during Woodstock?
- A Afternoon on August 17
- B Early morning on August 18
- C Evening on August 15
6. Which figure or event is connected to Duke Robillard’s 2004 performance of “Use What You Got”?
- A T-Bone Walker’s influence
- B A political rally
- C A Broadway musical
7. What setting was the PBS concert series “Austin City Limits” in when featuring a guitarist in 1976?
- A Season 5
- B Season 2
- C Season 11
8. During what event in 1983 was “Texas Flood” performed as part of a televised session pairing Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan?
- A Austin City Limits
- B CHCH-TV in Hamilton
- C BBC sessions
9. Which festival featured Gary Moore performing “Rectify” in 2003?
- A Woodstock Revisited
- B Monsters of Rock
- C Lollapalooza
10. What characteristic is notable about John Mayer’s 2013 Darien Lake Performing Arts Center show in relation to “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room”?
- A First ever live performance
- B Part of the Born and Raised World Tour
- C Accompanied by a string quartet
11. What promoted The Eric Gales Band’s appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show on August 16, 1991?
- A “Sign of the Storm”
- B A classical collaboration
- C A dual release of albums
12. What was significant about the concert on August 19, 1996, featuring Jonas Hellborg, Shawn Lane, and Jeff Sipe?
- A It was a cover songs night
- B Featured multiple improvisations
- C Exclusively recorded in a studio
Tracklist
1 . Kenny Wayne Shepherd – I’m A King Bee |
2 . Eric Clapton – (I’m Your) Hoochie Coochie Man |
3 . Robben Ford – Lovin’ Cup |
4 . Johnny Winter – Mean Town Blues |
5 . Buzzy Feiten – Everything Gonna Be Alright (w/ Paul Butterfield Blues Band) |
6 . Duke Robillard – Use What You Got |
7 . Roy Buchanan – Roy’s Bluz |
8 . Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughan – Texas Flood Jam |
9 . Gary Moore – The Messiah Will Come Again |
10 . John Mayer – Slow Dancing In A Burning Room |
11 . Eric Gales – Sign Of The StormOn TV today , Eric Gales at ‘Arsenio Show’ (1991) |
12 . Shawn Lane – Improv (w/ Jonas Hellborg & Jeff Sipe)Jonas Hellborg , Shawn Lane & Jeff Sipe are in Atlanta (1996) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The performance of “I’m A King Bee” by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band was part of a Paste Studios session. The session was recorded live in-studio on August 17, 2017, and included multiple tracks from the band.
2. Eric Clapton’s version of “Hoochie Coochie Man” differs from the original by emphasizing guitar and harmonica interplay. Though recorded on his 1994 album “From the Cradle,” it retains the original’s hoodoo themes.
3. Robben Ford’s “Lovin’ Cup” performance on 8-18-12 is noted for being part of a multi-song recording. It appears officially in live videos and is a recurring number in his setlists.
4. Johnny Winter played a slide guitar using a 12-string Fender with six strings during “Mean Town Blues” at Woodstock. The performance took place in the early hours of August 18, 1969.
5. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band performed in an early morning slot on August 18 at Woodstock. Their appearance included “Love March,” which was not in the original film but featured on the soundtrack.
6. Duke Robillard’s 2004 performance of “Use What You Got” is connected to T-Bone Walker’s influence. Robillard’s style, especially during this time, was heavily inspired by Walker’s jump blues and swing.
7. The PBS concert series “Austin City Limits” featured a guitarist in Season 2 during 1976. The series provided national exposure and included live renditions from the artist’s repertoire.
8. “Texas Flood” was performed during a televised session at CHCH-TV in Hamilton in 1983. The session paired Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan, resulting in the album and video “In Session.”
9. Gary Moore performed “Rectify” at the Monsters of Rock in 2003. The festival performance was part of his tour promoting the album “Scars.”
10. John Mayer’s 2013 show at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center was part of his Born and Raised World Tour. “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” was among the recurring selections in his setlists.
11. The Eric Gales Band promoted “Sign of the Storm” during their Arsenio Hall Show appearance on August 16, 1991. The performance was part of promoting their debut album released that year.
12. The concert on August 19, 1996, featured multiple improvisations by the trio of Jonas Hellborg, Shawn Lane, and Jeff Sipe. The performance included distinct improv pieces within its setlist.
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