December catch-up: Jungle Show returns; Wicked Lo-Down gets hot

The year is winding down, but there is still plenty going on of interest to fans of The Red Devils Expanded Musical Universe.

Canned Heat’s Larry ‘The Mole’ Taylor fills in on bass for Red Devils, 1992

The Red Devils’ Dec. 31, 1992, show at Jack’s Sugar Shack in Los Angeles boasted a surprising, one-time lineup with Canned Heat’s legendary Larry “The Mole” Taylor on bass.

Listen to The Red Devils with the Allman Brothers in 1992

Two soundboard-quality recordings shine light on The Red Devils’ 1992 opening slots for the Allman Brothers. The Sept. 1 Richmond, Va., and Sept. 4 Charlotte, N.C., recordings represent the band’s sixth and eighth opening spots (by our count) for the Brothers.

Billy Boy Arnold’s beat powered ‘King King’ and beyond

Billy Boy Arnold is one of the foundational influences for The Red Devils. A deep dive into “King King” shows that influence beyond one cover song. #KingKingXXX