Monthly Archives: May 2015

Intveld on Butler: “Taking something beyond where it’s been before”

Lester Butler and 13 were supposed to play their first gig at the Dixie Belle Restaurant in Downey on June 27, 1998. Butler never made it, but a tribute show was held for him that night. (An article that day noted Smokey Hormel, Steven Hodges and John Bazz all playing). Here are the details by Theo DouglasContinue reading “Intveld on Butler: “Taking something beyond where it’s been before””

The Blasters back in Midwest

The Blasters are storming through the Midwest U.S. again this summer. It’s always a good thing to see the gang, and this short run has some added incentive for Red Devils fans. Opening a series of shows will be Javier and the Innocent Sons. The Minneapolis-based group features Javier Matos, who many might remember fromContinue reading “The Blasters back in Midwest”

Return of the funky Texans

Johnny Moeller: Guitar (mainly R. channel) Paul Size: Guitar (mainly L. channel) After he decamped from The Red Devils after a three-year stint, Paul Size found himself back in Texas making a small homeboy record. Far away from the edgy, Hollywood rock-star vibe, with Size as the gunslinger for hire, 1996’s “Return of the FunkyContinue reading “Return of the funky Texans”

Never heard, never sold

Unfortunately, most Red Devils press these days is of the “best band to never …” variety. The group is mentioned in another book with the focus again on the aborted Mick Jagger solo album. “The Greatest Albums You’ll Never Hear” by Bruno MacDonald covers much of the same ground as the essential “The Greatest Music NeverContinue reading “Never heard, never sold”