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Recorded during the (in)famous The Rolling Stones American Tour 1972. It was the encore on some of the nights performed jointly by the Stones and Stevie Wonder and his band. The clip is taken from the unreleased documentary Cocksucker Blues.

Last month, in time for Darwin’s birthday, a new book was released in Germany called Susi Neunmalklug erklärt die Evolution. It’s Darwin for kids, a funny introduction to the theory of evolution written by Michael Schmidt-Salomon and illustrated by Helge Nyncke. And there’s a short video to go with:

There should be more educational videos like this.

I probably shouldn’t be, but I’m a bit surprised to see this coming from Germany. I didn’t think that the creationists were trying to get their foot into the school doors over there as well. It’s like a disease that needs to be eradicated!

(via gwup | die skeptiker)

If you missed D-66 when he played Sandinos last year then make damn sure that you get down to the Cellar Bar in Draperstown on 14th March!

The man is an animal on stage. Playing guitar, kicking a bass drum, snare, tambourine around his ankle whilst stomping on a baking tray makes a big fucking noise. It’s a high-energy mix of blues, punk, soul, and psychobilly that will get you up and dance.

Beatnik Soul are organising a bus from Derry. But hurry, there will only be about 16 or so seats available and I’ve already booked two.

Check out the video of Dag’s closing number in the Dirty Water Club last year. He played the same one in Sandinos. Can’t wait to see him again.

Joe Echo is a musician/singer from Castledawson, Northern Ireland. You might know him better as Ciaran Gribbin, former member of Leya who had a fair amount of success in Ireland, the UK and further afield until they split up in 2007.

The 30-member Inishowen Gospel Choir is based in Carndonagh, Co Donegal. They have been collaborating with and supporting a number of Irish artists like Duke Special, Cara Dillon and Foy Vance. In 2008 they performed at Glastonbury.

The video was recorded at last year’s Urban Hymns event in May Street Church, Belfast.

Swedish garage rockers The Movers have released their Soundscape EP a few weeks ago for free. You can find direct and torrent links on their website and MySpace profile.

I hadn’t heard of these guys before, only just stumbled across a comment they left on another band’s profile. But I definitely like what I hear!

Check out their video playing live at last year’s Uddevallakassetten festival:

The Movers [LIVE] from GOTHEN STUDIOS on Vimeo.

Another brilliant Friday night in Masons. It started off with Teknopeasant’s organic elderflower wine-fuelled banjo music and poems. The guy knows how to entertain, and the wine is mighty fine too.

Then The Bonnevilles took to the stage, they easily are one of the best Irish acts around. If Andy and Chris’ huge sound of distorted punk, blues, and garage rock leaves you cold then there’s something seriously wrong with you! Whenever I see them live or listen to the album my foot starts taking on a life of its own. Then my head, generally followed by the rest of my body. And Friday night was no exception.

Scott H. Biram. What can I say? The ‘dirty old one-man band’ from Austin, Texas fucking rocks. How could it possibly go wrong with a mix of honky tonk, blues, and punk? Throw in some metal and gospel, and you strike southern roots rock gold!

Check out my photo set on Flickr and the video below. I’ll  have to remember to use only landscape mode next time!

(best viewed full-screen and on full volume)

You can still catch Scott tonight in the Pine Lodge in Myrtleville, Co Cork, and tomorrow night in the Crane Lane Theatre in Cork City. Not to be missed!

Make sure you keep Friday the 6th February free, folks.

Motor Sounds Records and The Beatnik Soul Club got together to bring you Scott H. Biram! He’ll be playing in Masons Bar in Derry, doors open 10pm and admission is £8. Support is by Northern Ireland’s own kings of punk blues The Bonnevilles.

They also play Belfast’s The Menagerie on the 5th, I haven’t seen any other dates for Ireland.

For the uninitiated, here’s Scott playing at last year’s Deep Blues Festival:

And The Bonnevilles at Belfast’s Open House Festival 08:

Finally! Series 3 of of everybody’s favourite geek culture comedy The IT Crowd is back this Friday on Channel 4 at 10pm.

Here’s the last episode (6) of series 2 as a refresher: