Alejandro Escovedo and The Rant Band perform Mott the Hoople

Ian Hunter, who played with David Bowie and enjoyed a lengthy solo career, is best known as the lead singer of Mott The Hoople. The band's album Mott turns 50 this year and is considered a classic in glam rock, highly influencing later generations of rock musicians. In honor, Alejandro Escovedo will play the songs of Ian Hunter, joining Hunter's longtime backing band, The Rant Band, for a special performance

Set List:
All the Way to Memphis
Drivin’ Sister – ft. Scott McCaughey
I Wish I Was Your Mother

Musicians:
Alejandro Escovedo – vocals; Tom Curiano – drums, bgv; Dennis Dibrizzi – keys, bgv; Paul Page – bass; James Mastro – guitar, mandolin; Mark Bosch – guitar; Karla Manzur - bgv; Gina Holton – bvg; Scott McCaughey – vocals
Credits:
Producer: Deidre Gott; Audio Engineer: Jake Perlman; Rene Chavez; Audio Mix:Jake Perlman; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Rene Dominguez; Edit: Michael Minasi; Host: Jody Denberg

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