Black Dub

So.

Here we are.  The very first edition of Late To The Party.

I will start by providing those of you who have become familiar with my "Quote of The Day" blog with a very special quote for this day:

"Check this video out.  Truly inspiring. Goosebumps."
-Ty Bond

The video I speak of is this:

Black Dub is a "supergroup" formed under the direction of legendary producer Daniel Lanois (U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan).  The group consists of singer Trixie Whitley, drummer Brian Blade (Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, personal favorite), bassist Daryl Johnson, and Lanois himself on guitar and keyboards.  Of course this phenomenal self-titled record was released in 2010 and is therefore most certainly eligible for a Late To The Party inclusion.  

A few things I must say about Black Dub: Brian Blade's drumming is perfection.  Trixie Whitley's vocals rip my heart from my chest and cause my skin to tingle.  Daryl Johnson drives my comfort senses like a train.  Daniel Lanois is simply a genius.  Only a genius could instigate artwork of such magnitude and gravity.  Suffice to say, I think this record is a significant achievement in recent music history and I strongly encourage all to give it a spin.  

Black Dub on iTunes

Black Dub on Spotify

Also, in keeping to the principle of Late To The Party, I would like to extend a huge congratulatory shout out to my lovely friends Alex Kelly and Beth Whalley who just tied the knot this past November.   I was honored to be the best man at their beautiful wedding in Cleveland, Ohio.  It all took place at their wonderful art gallery Proximity.  You can check out the incredible pictures provided by Cleveland's own Mike Levy and Nate Lucchese on their blog Harvard Ink.  A very cool blog worth checking out and send them a congrats if you like.