This is the first blog I have done about a band who has not released any music to date.
Fistful of Mercy is the latest band to get the super group moniker attached to them. This is, often a dubious title as the sum is never equal to the parts. Fistful of Mercy is comprised of Ben Harper, Joseph Arthur, and Dhani Harrison. Their album, As I Call You Down, is scheduled to be released in October.
Just for the record, this group makes my music pants a little crazy. I’m a huge fan of both Ben Harper and Joseph Arthur. Dhani Harrison might have a little genius in him as he is the progeny of the late, great, George Harrison.
While they all have distinctive vocal styling, the comparison to harmonious groups of yesteryears such as Crosby, Stills, & Nash, and The Eagles might be thrown around as there becomes an increased awareness of Fistful of Mercy.
Recently they played eight songs at an invitation only event in Los Angeles hosted by radio station KCRW. The set was decidedly acoustic with guitars and violin being the instrument of choice. At one point, Harrison ventured to the piano while Harper and Arthur continued on guitar.
In addition to the KCRW show, the band has recently played a few shows and benefits.
Here are a few clips of the band.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkfIlV7Nur8
This clip is from “Voices for Justice” rally and features Eddie Vedder
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTFm7JVtGI
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuRb_K0LbTA
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Welcome to another installment of Mixed Tape Monday, where I will WOW you with my whimsical list of wonderful music which is brought to you by the wonder of the World Wide Web.
Today’s topic is Numbers:
Song: One
Artist: U2
Album: Achtung Baby
Song: 16 Days
Artist: Whiskeytown
Album: Strangers Almanac
Song: Seven Nation Army
Artist: The White Stripes
Album: Elephant
Song: Angel Dream (No. 2)
Artist: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Album: She’s the One
Song: Say Hello 2 Heaven
Artist: Temple of the Dog
Album: Temple of the Dog
Song: 40 Oz. To Freedom
Artist: Sublime
Album: 40 Oz. To Freedom
Song: Seven Bridges Road
Artist: Steve Young (Popularly covered by the Eagles)
Album: Rock Salt & Nails
Song: One for the Cutters
Artist: the Hold Steady
Album: Stay Positive
Song: 99 Problems
Artist: Jay-Z
Album: The Black Album
Song: Dash 7
Artist: Wilco
Album: A.M.
Song: Nine Bullets
Artists: Drive-By Truckers
Album: Pizza Deliverance
Song: Little One
Artist: Elliott Smith
Album: From A Basement On the Hill
Song: 60 Feet Tall
Artist: Dead Weather
Album: Horehound
Song: 9 Crimes
Artist: Damien Rice
Album: 9
Song: 40 Dogs
Artist: Bob Schneider
Album: Lovely Creatures
Song: One Road to Freedom
Artist: Ben Harper
Album: Fight for Your Mind
Song: 1000 Bpm
Artist: Beck
Album: The Information
Song: One Last Dance
Artist: Badly Drawn Boy
Album: Born in the U.K.
Song: Ten Thousand Words
Artist: The Avett Brothers
Album: I and Love and You
Song: 17
Artist: Cross Canadian Ragweed
Album: The Purple Album
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