THE ARISTOCRATS "FURTIVE JACK" (reaction)

[@GeorgeThorogood83]

Guthrie was my guitar teacher 20 years ago! The band was named after ‘the aristocrats’ joke. I’ve seen them live 4 times. Always mind blowing!

[@paulfenwick8767]

I've seen the Aristocrats 5 times, Guthrie a further twice, one with Zappa plays Zappa and once with Steven Wilson, where Marco was on Drums. They all love Zappa. Bryan and Marco were part of ex Zappa Guitarist Mike Keneally's band as well as Joe Satriani's band, along with Mike. They are all brilliant. Guthrie is like the Zappa of guitar for me. He's self taught and never had a lesson in his life and like Frank, knows no limit's on the guitar, unlike those technical but soulless guitarists that come off the production lines of places like Berkley. There's not one ounce of self ego in any of them. I love how the play such complicated music while at the same time, are having fun, even playful. Guthrie for me is the G.O.A.T. The likes of Vai he left in his slipstream years ago. Unlike Vai and others, he doesn't try and f""" himself on his solo's and pose, which I like. Marco is at the top of the tree too. He was just warming up on this. Some of his work is amazing. Move over Bozzio, you're history! Bryan is so versitile. Can do the Death metal type bass, Was in a band called Dethlok, well, he can do anything bass wise. So glad you reacted how you did, cheers. Not bad for a set opener just to get warmed up either, is it!lol.

[@SightAfterDark]

We know they’re worth it. What a great band, thanks so much for introducing us!

[@paulfenwick8767]

@@SightAfterDark . Pleasure. As for how do you find these bands? Might be the "snob" in me but I think the better the bands you follow, the more likely you are to find them. The Waldfe sums this one up quite well, without having to repeat.

[@rjh1226]

I didn’t see your comment first . Mine was how Zapperesque they are and Frank would play with them and love them. You’re lucky! I saw Zappa plays Zappa here at The Paramount on Long Island Pre Covid. I’m hoping the Aristocrats play

[@stretchgilbert]

Wow! Where have I been? I hear so much in there! The Police (Stuart Copeland), Al DiMeola, Stanley Clarke and so much more. Beautiful.

[@scoop1178]

Each of them a master of his instrument. Each one a class of its own. A fusion trio on this level there is no other in the last 20 years. you have to go back to the 1970th.

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

Not only do their names alliterate, but it matches their instruments: Guthrie Govan on Guitar; Bryan Beller on Bass; and Marco Minnemann on Mrums. I imagine most who've heard about this band have because all three guys have played with some of the best and biggest names in music. Also, their band name comes from a classic vaudevillian vulgar joke (Gilbert Gottfried did a famous rendition of it), and it fits the band's humor.

[@SightAfterDark]

☺️thanks for the info Jonathan, we love the mrums!

[@3allz]

I think these 3 guys are the most talented and tightest group i've ever seen.

[@davetothebeard]

Totally badass status for all 3 of these guys. So confident and exhilarating. I’ve followed them for years and they never miss a beat. One of the coolest guitar tones around. And yes they like Frank.

[@chazblitz]

Just incredible musicians. The first time I saw them I didn't know who they were and was just blown away. Virtuoso players just killing it. They've got alot of content on KZbin nowadays and I watch them regularly with jaw hanging each time. Hope to see you guys do more of them!!

[@SightAfterDark]

Us too, thanks Uncle Chazblitz!

[@kengregory6026]

To my shame, I'd heard of The Aristocrats but nothing by them..this was great..yup, you're right Sifa..Guthrie Govan , Brian Beller , Marco Minnemann..Guthrie's name rang a bell and then I realised he'd played with Steven Wilson who I'm a little more familiar with..good one guys (thumbs up emoji) :)

[@SightAfterDark]

We’re glad you enjoyed Ken!

[@-R.Gray-]

Guthrie Govan is one of my favorite guitarists. Also a favorite of Steve Vai and Joe Satriani among others. Marco and Bryan, who had played together in Mike Keneally's band, were supposed to play a gig with guitarist Greg Howe at a Namm show, but Howe got sick, and they called Guthrie to fill in at the last minute. They had immediate musical rapport and the rest is history. Also see their live DVD "Boing, We'll Do It Live" - especially Marco Minnemann's drum solo on "Blues F**kers", and Guthrie on fretless guitar.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the info R Gray!

[@happilyeggs4627]

Smuggler's Corridor by the Aristocrats is immense. A massive spaghetti western extravaganza.

[@reidwhitton6248]

My favorite tune from that album. Written by Beller.

[@russellmorgan5611]

Every cliche from every Spaghetti Western ! Makes me smile from ear to ear.

[@adamnealis]

I saw them live in Zürich 4 or 5 years ago in a small venue. I went in cold, the same as you. In fact, I almost didn't get in. At the door, they scanned the QR code on my ticket, and apparently I had a duplicate. I remained calm, and the nice lady said eventually "your accent just got you in". I'm glad I got in.

[@SightAfterDark]

Nice!

[@MoonWalkerTexsRanger]

If only I knew they were in Zurich at that time! Still waiting for a tour date in Switzerland 😭

[@forrest_lump]

Finally you encountered my favorite guitarist 😃 that's great 👍

[@teamorozuk6819]

I know of these guys by way of Mike Keneally. I first became aware of MK in 1989 when I saw an ad for his band, Drop Control at a local club in San Diego. The ad referred to him as “ex Frank Zappa guitarist”. That’s all I needed to see. I’ve been following him since then and have seen him countless times. Bryan has played with Mike since the early 90s. He was in the MK band you reacted to for the song Kedgeree which was recorded at the Baked Potato in Studio City (LA). That evening featured the same five musicians in two sets. One as the Mike Keneally Band and before that they opened as the Bryan Beller Band. Other musicians that night were Rick Musallam on guitar and vocals, Griff Peters on guitar and Joe Travers on drums. Those five performed in what they called “The Same Band Tour”. Joe is aka the Vaultmeister for the Zappa Family Trust and has toured with Dweezil in early Zappa Plays Zappa shows. Dweezil, his brother Ahmet, Mike, Joe and Bryan were in the band “Z” in the ‘90s. Currently Mike, Joe, Jamie Kime on guitar and vocals, Ray White (guitar & vocals), Robert Martin* (vocals, keys and sax), Scott Thunes (bass & vocals) are touring as The Zappa Band. Mike, Ray, Robert and Scott were all in Frank’s ‘88 band for the Broadway the Hard Way tour. So, to answer your question, “How do you find out about these guys?”, the answer is to have been into Zappa since the ‘60s and follow the tree. *- About Robert, he’s the one about whom you asked, “Who the fuck is this guy?!” during a Zappa reaction. I learned in the early ‘70s that you won’t find out about such musicians by listening to the radio because these people make art, not merchandise. Once you tap that musical vein, you’re on a slippery slope into a wonderful and vast rabbit hole.

[@thewaldfe9763]

Yes, it looks like most amazing musicians from that time have either played with Zappa or Miles...

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Team OROZUK, we’ll continue to follow the tree!

[@robertnshine]

The Aristocrats are phenomenal! They were the last band I saw live before Covid lockdown in the UK. I found them via my love for the unparalleled guitar god that is Guthrie Govan. You should check out some of their other songs - Bad Asteroid, Culture Clash & Blues F*****s for example and slso some of Guthrie’s solo stuff - Waves, Fives & Sevens are all good examples of what he can do. Oh, and I forgot Wonderful Slippery Thing!

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Rob!

[@rolfjamne8922]

They are all Big Zappa fans. Guthry was jammin with Dweezil at one off his shows. Dweezil is a big fan of Guthry. Marco played in the band UKz With John Wetton ex King Crimson Eddie Jobson ex Zappa and Jethro Tull. UK original line up where John Wetton , Bill Bruford ,Allan Holdsworth and Eddie Jobson. Terry Bozzio tok over from Bill Bruford.

[@stretchgilbert]

You know I was thinking this sounds alot of like the kind of stuff that Bozzio has done in recent years. Very Nice.

[@rolfjamne8922]

@@stretchgilbert Bozzio and Stewart Copland was big inspiration for Marco.

[@stretchgilbert]

@@rolfjamne8922 Thanks Rolf

[@SightAfterDark]

How cool!

[@klausschneider1045]

By the way: "The Aristocrats" is the name of a - pretty slippery - sketch from the Vaudeville Shows about one hundred years ago. Wikipedia can tell you what it's all about, and be shure to have a parental advice in mind.😁

[@raysmith2112]

FYI - They took the name “The Aristocrats” from the well known obscene joke. If you’re not aware of it there are numerous versions by different comedians on YT.

[@sonicart1808]

These guys are incredible no doubt! You simply must hear more from Guthrie Govan, he's a guitar virtuoso like no other.... he's mind blowing, this only showed a sneak peek of his abilities.... loved your reaction guys as always you choose great content thank you!

[@SightAfterDark]

Yeah he was awesome! Thanks Sonic Art!

[@rjh1226]

Zapparesque and Frank would love them and play with them

[@reidwhitton6248]

Look them up on Wikipedia. You'll get the back story on the band's name.

[@JamesWilson-ek7ko]

“Hi, Guffrie here”, in a great English accent, is what I remember years ago teaching students and using Guitar Techniques magazine. Govan used to write for them and do lessens, transcriptions etc..Hilarious. I Knew nothing of this band until only about three years ago during lock down and then I realised, hey, that’s that guy from Guitar Techniques! I had ignored Govan for years. People kept mentioning him, until I finally checked him out and was amazed. Thinks like jazz cat too when he blows. Don’t swing like one, but who cares. Genuine improviser on changes. Always hangs round melody. I knew of Brian Beller from playing with Mike Keneally. Duo versions of Inca Roads are fantastic and hilarious. And they fucking have fun when they play.

[@thewaldfe9763]

It's almost as pleasant to hear Guthrie talk as to listen to him play. He is an amazing speaker.

[@JamesWilson-ek7ko]

@@thewaldfe9763 Just saw this…totally agree.

[@hilmarkoerner2603]

Steven Wilson had to tell him to take it down a notch on his album - haha. Listen to the solo by Guthrie on Regret #9 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5KrY3Zohspsbbs). Listen to the whole song though.

[@ralphmunn6689]

This band calls themselves "The Aristocrats" after one of the filthiest jokes that's ever been told; it's a testament to how UNseriously they take themselves.

[@thewaldfe9763]

Where you find these bands? Well, just follow the white rabbit into the rabbit hole of sophisticated music. E.g. Mike Keneally played with Frank Zappa with Scott Thunes, for Zappa's Universe Mike and Scott played with Morgan Ågren and Mats Morgan, Mike and Scott and Joe Travers played with Dweezil Zappa, Scott was the replaced by Bryan Beller, Joe and Bryan played with Mike Keneally & Beer for Dolphins, Keneally with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, Marco Minnemann and Bryan played with Mike as KMB, and later formed the backing band for Joe Satriani, later Marco left and Joe replaced him, then Mike left and Rai Whatsthename from Knower replaced him on Keyboards , Mike also created an album with Andy Partridge from XTC, Minnemann and Beller founded the Aristocrats with Guthrie Govan, Guthrie and Minnemann played with Steven Wilson, Keneally recorded vocals for a Panzerballett track and recorded and toured with Devin Townsend, Panzerballett have also featured Marco on drums and Matthias IA Eklundh on guitar and vocals, who has also worked with Mats & Morgan.... and I'm just getting started, not even touched on the more jazzy side of things 😂 Looks like most amazing musicians are very well connected.

[@SightAfterDark]

😂wow, we’ll keep following , thanks so much!

[@rolfjamne8922]

If you like Marco Minneman i will recomand Steven Wilson (Luminol Live) Retro Prog with some Jazz elements. Adam Holzman on keyboards. Fomer Miles Davis.❤

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Rolf!

[@monteferrante1117]

check out Guthrie with Gergo Borlai and Davydants

[@timcoombe]

I’ve seen the Aristocrats twice and a Guthrie Govan masterclass. The band name comes from a really bad taste joke.. look it up! They are as amazing as this clip shows, I’ve never seen chemistry on stage like this with any other band. Worth checking out Bad Asteroid and Culture Clash live clips.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Tim!

[@janbuyck1]

Let there be no doubt about it: Guthrie is not of this Earth !!!

[@Peter-K]

They remind me of G3, superb musicians getting together and combining their talents to create something even better. Good pick Paul, gets a thumbs up from me.

[@paulfenwick8767]

Cheers Peter. Guthrie has guested on the G3. I see what you mean. There's a difference for me in that G3 are awesome musicians but tend to play traditional rock/heavy rock. The Aristocrats are more free and a lot more fun. Just my thoughts and no slight on your view.

[@stuarthastie6374]

New to me. Hd to download.. Fizzy

[@mad_ai]

Check out Guthrie Govans, Erotic Cakes Album

[@hammesl6557]

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