Scanning across eMusic’s wares today I stumbled upon an album called Barnyard Blonde by Peach Truck Republic. On a whim I added it to the queue, and I’m experiencing it for the first time as I sit here and write to you. Apparently these guys have been hanging around Fort Worth, TX, since 1993. They’ve got their act together if I’ve ever seen it. They’ve got the live sets down, their studio work could hold it’s own against any jamband or acoustic/folk/blues indie act I’ve listened to, and frankly I can’t find a damn thing I don’t like about the band.
I decided I’d go ahead and share some of their live tunes from Archive.org since they have a penchant for channeling the Dead that is remarkable. If you don’t believe me, listen to the jamming in “Franklin’s Tower.” This is better than some renditions I’ve heard by Phil Lesh & Friends… In addition I’ve included a few studio tracks from Barnyard Blonde. The live show is from Belle Isle Brewery in Oklahoma City, OK, in January 2006. Enjoy the tunes and let me know what you think, I’m really excited about these guys. Oh, and as an added bonus, I’ve got the poster from the show, so now you can add fancy artwork for your iPod.
Get the tunes after the jump, it’s well worth your time.
Studio Tracks from Barnyard Blonde:
MP3: Peach Truck Republic – Handsome Johnny
MP3: Peach Truck Republic – All In Good Time
MP3: Peach Truck Republic – Lo And Behold
Peach Truck Republic
January 21, 2006
Belle Isle Brewery
Oklahoma City, OK
Taper: Jaimo
via Archive.org
Set One:
1. All in Good Time >
2. Goldleaf & Gravel >
3. Ten Barn Syndication >
4. Diggin’ On The Bottom
5. Brothers & Sisters
6. Lilly of the Valley >
7. I Know You Rider
8. Handsome Johnny >
9. Come What May
10. Bird Eye
11. Use Me Up > Feelin’ Alright > Use Me Up
12. Slide Jam
13. Friend in Kind > Clover Creek > Stop Breakin’ Down > Clover Creek
14. Sally Mae’s Parade
15. Lemon Song
16. Greenhill Revival
17. Franklin’s Tower