Comments for No Fightin': The Red Devils, Lester Butler & California blues, rock and roots music

Comment on Red Devils Moulin ’93 review from Block by bobby cooper

bobby cooper — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:33:07 +0000

not sure of the “moulin” 93 but live at the king king
that sounds like alex. first time i ‘saw ” lester
he was sitting in with the mighty flyers.
sunset pub sunset beach. live at the king king was recorded over five nights
it is entirely plausible that alex sat in. did i mention,,. it sounds like
his guitar playing!

Comment on Red Devils Moulin ’93 review from Block by J.J.

J.J. — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:54:28 +0000

@Bobby, it may not be “Go!” as we heard it, but it’s definitely not “Schultz!” — unless Lester was seeing into his future.

Comment on Alex Schultz on 13: “The songs were Lester Butler” by bobby cooper

bobby cooper — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:11:19 +0000

upon further review
it sounds like p 90 pick ups
and perhaps he says “blow”
it did for a minute there sound like alex. lol

Comment on Red Devils Moulin ’93 review from Block by bobby cooper

bobby cooper — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:36:18 +0000

is alex shultz playing the guitar solo
on no fighting? at 3.38 i hear lester shout “shultz”
then what sounds to me like a 335 gibson.
the solo sure sounds like him.
would anyone be surprised if it was him?
twenty years later. i keep noticing new bits with every listen

Comment on Red Devils at Mall of America 1993 by Keith Randall

Keith Randall — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:39:09 +0000

Hmm…Regarding Bruce Willis, no offence to him or the original reporter, but ‘his band’? And ‘bluesabilly’? That’s not a term I’d use to describe anything on the King King album. Was Lester there?And Hey Junior, Behave Yourself sounds somewhat less than enthralling.

At least (presumably and hopefully) Arnold Schwarzenegger didn’t get up to sing Big Boss Man…

Thanks anyway!
The Lone Commentator (at present)

Comment on Found! ‘Louisiana Blues’ rare promo tape 1992 by michael rhine

michael rhine — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:47:58 +0000

please a copy for me too (mp3) a red devils fan! thanks michael

Comment on Photos: Red Devils’ last King King gig, 1993 by cf

cf — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:31:56 +0000

Wow. Thanks for posting this! I lived down the street and saw Red Devils @ King King many times.

Comment on Block in memoriam: Lester Butler by Keith Randall

Keith Randall — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:02:38 +0000

Thanks for this, very interesting as always.

Now, what’s going on here? I’m the only person who leaves a comment these days…it’s getting lonesome.

I’m intrigued that Lester was, quote, spiritual at the Ostel gig and yet ‘possessed by the devil’ at the Moulin festival. I’d say it was spiritual both times, although it’s a fine line: darkness has to exist in music otherwise it starts to sound ‘New Age’ – and we can’t have that! There is no devil in any case…but you folks know that.

Before I go, here’s my VERY late review of the King King CD, which I just acquired, definitely better late than never!

Here goes: This album is not so much an album as an event – a monumental event. It is just astonishing. If you haven’t got a copy, if you have only heard Lester Butler & co on YouTube, then go get the CD or the limited edition red vinyl L.P. right now!

Best wishes to all

Comment on Pics: 13 at Rhythm Room in Phoenix 1998 by Keith Randall

Keith Randall — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:05:25 +0000

Very fine pics, thank you. I particularly like the one where Alex is watching Lester intently as if they’re sharing a deep moment…That’s how it looks to me.

I just ordered a copy of the ’13′ CD; I haven’t heard it since the year it was issued and I can’t wait any longer! (Funds have been very low for several years but times change…). I ‘ll be buying ‘King King’ next.

Best wishes to all.

Comment on Alex Schultz on 13: “The songs were Lester Butler” by Keith Randall

Keith Randall — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:33:16 +0000

This is great, thanks so much for this interview.

It’s a nostalgic one for me because I interviewed Alex back in the 1990s for the British magazine ‘Blueprint’ and just like this interview, the background sounds almost prevented being able to hear what was said – although I hasten to add that the band in the background here sound very good.

The questions and Alex’s response to them are intriguing, illuminating and inspirational. I’ve said elsewhere that Lester’s creativity and artistry is currently an inspiration to me and that is showing no sign of abating, I’m glad to say, and it’s a great pleasure. It’s wonderful to hear that he and Alex truly were soul-mates and therefore, Alex is inspiring me again, just like he always did in his Mighty Flyers days.

I’ve also said elsewhere that I was completely off-track about Alex’ relationship (both musically and socially) with Lester. Wow, did I get that wrong! That ’13′ period is obviously a time that Alex rightly recalls with much pride, happiness and satisfaction. And that’s beyond cool – he deserves it.

Thanks again for all that you’re doing – keep on!