Addison Johnson - …Spring of 84, Keyland - Cannonball, Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen - Twist the Knife, Vince Staples - Cotton, Waylon Jennings - Diamonds, The Droptines - Take Too Much, American Aquarium - Out There in the Dark, Charlie Marie - Keleena, Joyce Manor - I Know Where Mark Chen Lives, Allison Russell w/Kashus Culpepper - Searchlight, Johnny Blue Skies - Viridescent, Fantastic Cat - The Waiting Room, Charley Crockett - Kentucky Too Long, Kacey Musgraves - Loneliest Girl.
Welcome to
the inaugural edition of Mixed
Music Action, a hybrid
back-and-forth between Jeremy Pinnell and Kevin Broughton that
touches on the worlds of music and mixed martial arts…and whatever
else may suit them.
When Kevin
interviewed
Jeremy last fall in advance of the release of his phenomenal
album, Goodbye L.A.,
he was delighted to learn that Jeremy practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu
and, like himself, is a big fan of the UFC. Two guys, two great
topics and a platform like FTM?
To quote UFC ring announcer
Michael Buffer – though much more succinctly – “It’s time!”
KB:
I
caught a show with an artist last weekend -- the second-to-last show
on this tour. He was really struggling
with his voice, and I didn't envy him on the next night's show. That
has to be a common problem in your line of work. Do you have a go-to,
emergency throat remedy, beyond gargling salt water?
JP:First of all I want to say
I’m happy we’re doing this. Gonna be fun.
So,
losing your voice happens a lot. When you’re singing two hours a
night -- and we’ve done four-hour nights -- it’s unavoidable. I
supplement while on the road: Vitamin C, Vitamin D… I try not to
smoke cigars. Throat Coat has been proven to work when necessary. But
you have to go hard.
KB:
When
I recently asked you what's good to listen to these days, your first
answer was the new Cactus Blossoms album. They remind me a lot of the
early Jayhawks, right down to the Minneapolis roots. What about them
do you find so appealing?
JP:
I just dig their
Everly Brothers sound. The harmonies, the hooks, the songwriting,
etc. I also dig the Jayhawks and have seen them twice. Once when I
was 16, they opened for The Black Crowes at Riverfront Coliseum 1993.
The lights were on and people were strolling in when The Jayhawks
played.
KB:
Two poignant answers there. In a subtle way, you let me know that
I’ve got a decade-plus on you, and now I’m jelly that I never saw
the Jayhawks open for the pre-implosion Black Crowes. Whose idea was
this feature, again?
Anyway,
what's up with JP these days? You touring, raising young 'uns,
rolling in the BJJ studio? A little of everything?
JP:
I’ve been able to
hit the Carlson Gym a little more, but touring is picking up quite a
bit. I’m looking forward to summer. Yesterday was open mat at the
gym, and my son and I went down, and some surrounding gyms showed up
and everyone rolled for a couple hours. It was really cool seeing my
son use the things he’s learned and enjoy himself. He’s seven, by
the way. He and I have been enjoying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu quite a bit.
KB:
Looking
ahead to this weekend's UFC 272 card: The main event has "must
see" written all over it, and to say there's bad blood between
Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal is like saying Jon
Tyler dabbles in conspiracy theories.
Covington is a sizeable favorite, and his only recent losses are to
Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman. Jorge is a fan favorite who needs
a win.
Your
thoughts on the matchup, please, and give me the winner and method of
victory. I'll even go first and say Covington by unanimous decision;
his wrestling's too much.
JP:So I talked to my BJJ
instructor and asked him his thoughts. I’m a Jorge fan obviously,
but he said Colby will probably wear him down by using his wrestling,
and probably win by decision. But the cool thing about a fight is,
anything can happen! I think Jorge is fighter’s fighter. I don’t
think anyone will like Colby even if he does win.
KB:
Hmmm. Going to a ringer for advice on picks? I mean, I’m not
calling Brent Cobb or Leroy Virgil for advice on what music questions
to ask, but whatever.
Finally,
pick me another winner on this fight card.
JP:
I like Kevin Holland,
but Alex Oliviera is fierce. I’ll take Alex. I’m also taking
Edson Barboza over Bryce Mitchell, even though I like Bryce more. But
who knows?*
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*Solid,
underdog picks from the Kentucky Troubadour here, ladies & gents.
Serious value plays.
Most of these “jerk” lists have been surprising. This one, not as much. Rock stars are well known for ego and snotty behavior. Even though they may put off good vibes online or when meeting fans, here are some of Southern Rock’s most egregious offenders.
10. Gregg Allman
Only married Cher to piss off southern rock fans. Kept bus fridge stocked with clean urine despite never actually having to take drug tests.
9. Wes Bayliss (The Steel Woods)
Thinks turn signals are for the weak. Has a side job as one of those people who calls you about your car’s warranty.
8. Marcus King
Still draws dicks on sleeping bandmates like it’s a 1997 frat house. Insists upon a state trooper entourage walking him to the stage.
7. Dan Baird (Georgia Satellites)
Only plays “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” in a medley at concerts. Hangs the toilet paper “under.”
6. Cody Cannon (Whiskey Myers)
Puffs, puffs, puts it out. Secretly a hit pop-country songwriter under the alias Corey Crowder. Burps and blows in your face.
5. Susan Tedeschi
Only allows mainstream country stations to be played over the tour bus speakers. Makes band sign non-disclosure agreements so no one knows about her Red Man habit. One member is being fired at this moment.
4. Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke)
Talks in a fake Southern aristocrat accent for interviews. Doesn’t flush. Doesn’t put his grocery cart up.
3. Dale Krantz Rossington (The Rossington Band, Skynyrd)
Used to hide rotten fruit in Leon Russell’s beard while he was asleep. Cheats at Words with Friends. Hollers “Play Free Bird!” while actually on the stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
2. Derek Trucks
Never responds to text messages. Intentionally uses poor grammar and spelling on Facebook posts to trigger perfectionists. Personally selects the pre-show monitor music: all Ricky Martin hits. Doesn’t pick up after his dog.
1. Chris Robinson
Whoops. Actually is a jerk. Sorry for ending this on a downer.
