Alvin,Dave King Of California / Interstate City CD

Two CD set. Dave Alvin began his solo career in 1987 after leaving The Blasters. King Of California was originally released in 1994. Alvin recorded a few new songs alongside a stack of classics from his back catalogue, including the amazing "Border Radio", as well as a few covers, such as "Mother Earth" by Memphis Slim. Guesting on the album are Rosie Florez and Syd Straw. Interstate City, originally released in 1995 was recorded live at the Continental Club in Austin Texas with Alvin's then backup band The Guilty Men. This recording documents the nervy energy, and gritty sound of Dave Alvin live in concert, presenting material from The Blasters as well as his solo career. Interstate City is one of those rare live albums that actually improves the original recordings.

1. King of California 2. Barn Burning 3. Fourth of July 4. Goodbye Again 5. East Texas Blues 6. Every Night About This Time 7. Bus Station 8. Mother Earth 9. Blue Wing 10. Little Honey 11. I Won't Be Leaving 12. What Am I Worth 13. Border Radio 14. So Long Goodbye 15. Out in California 16. Interstate City 17. Look Out 18. Mister Lee 19. Thirty Dollar Room 20. Dry River 21. Museum of the Heart 22. Waiting for the Hard Times to Go 23. Jubilee Train/ Do Re Me/ Promised Land 24. Long White Cadillac 25. The New Florence Avenue Lullaby 26. Romeo's Escape