Fleming & John

Fleming & John (Fleming McWilliams and John Mark Painter) are probably best known for a mildly popular AOR hit called "Ugly Girl," though they also have some popularity coming because of their odd matching of music and lyric (as with "Winter Wonderland" to the tune of "Misty Mountain Hop" and "I Got You Babe" to the tune of "Black Dog").

The biggest problem with this talented husband-wife duo is the fact that they release far too little of their own music in recorded format. I'm delighted to post F&J's MySpace store, featuring (as of this add) two new--at least to me--Fleming and John tunes.



As for the sound, I was a bit disappointed at all the noise on "The Way We Are." I like a stripped-down sound considerably more. Over the Rhine's "Drunkard's Prayer," for example, was a delight.

Guitarist Eric Johnson: House of Zen

EJ accompanied by drummer Bill Maddox (from way back with the Electromagnets) and Chris Maresh.
Yeah, there's a definite sound problem near the end.

Guitarist Travis Larson: "ADD"

Not to slight the rest of the band with the title--just trying to stick to the established form.

Part of the appeal of this band for me is the similarity to the Steve Morse Band.

The DVD is a good value, speaking from experience.

Guitarist Andy Timmons: "Electric Gypsy"

I'd have preferred a version of "Beautiful, Strange" but "Electric Gypsy" is far and away the best quality video of Timmons on YouTube.
It's a good tune, and the playing is great.

Guitarist John Petrucci: "Glasgow Kiss"

This is my favorite cut from John Petrucci's solo recording "Suspended Animation." Dave LaRue's bass playing is a bit more out front in this mix, which is welcome.



Petrucci is the guitarist for Dream Theater.

Guitarist Daryl Stuermer

Groove-approved guitar instrumental. "Urban Island" by alternate Genesis guitarist Daryl Stuermer.



Impressive. Most impressive.