No longer active nowadays I’m afraid – they last toured in 2010, but with only three-fifths of the classic line-up on board. Co-founder and primary songwriter Roger Hodgson left the band in 1983 and bassist Dougie Thomson followed suit five years later. Keyboardist Rick Davies (the band’s other main songwriter) thereafter was the main creative […]
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We are – as always – indebted to our friend Tony Besgrove for this terrific recommendation. He writes – “Shed a tear for Tom. Great keyboard solo in the middle – Stevie Nicks helping out. 7.4 million views and counting.”
Released on the 46th anniversary of King Crimson’s formation in January 1969 Live performances from the critically acclaimed, sold-out 2014 US tour. Available in two editions: CD/DVD-A & Limited edition vinyl 41 minutes of live material from the new seven piece King Crimson line-up CD/DVD-A edition features the material in standard & High Definition stereo […]
Grammy award-winning Esperanza Spalding is a young a multi-lingual vocalist, bassist and composer who is making waves in the world of jazz. This year, Spalding has been one of the biggest attractions at the prestigious Montreal Jazz Festival, which is used to attracting big names such as Diana Krall, Stevie Wonder, Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock […]
The unreleased solo acoustic album recorded in 1976, which includes includes solo, acoustic songs recorded in 1976 at the Indigo Ranch Studios in Malibu, California and featuring 2 previously unreleased songs! 1. Pocahontas 2. Powderfinger 3. Captain Kennedy 4. Hawaii 5. Give Me Strength 6. Ride My Llama 7. Hitchhiker 8. Campaigner 9. Human Highway […]
Double CD of a live David Bowie concert from Australia 1987 This concert was recorded in 1987 in front of emotionally charged audiences in Australia and contains over 30 songs. Official radio broadcast. Disc 1 Purple Haze Intro,Guitar Intro,Up The Hill Backwards,Glass Spider,Up The Hill Backwards,Day-In, Day-Out,Bang Bang,Absolute Beginners,Loving The Alien,China Girl,Rebel Rebel,Fashion,Scary Monsters,All The […]
Joan Baez has as estimable a legacy as anyone who emerged in American folk music from 1960 onward, but sometimes a powerful legacy can be as much a burden as an asset. While she’s enjoyed a long and eclectic career that’s spanned six decades, to many Baez will always be the earnest, crystal-voiced activist she […]
Hoboken indie legends Yo La Tengo’s new album opens with a gentle, train-track rattle of percussion, writes Helen Brown. MORE
Every few years, the music and guitar magazines run their ‘best guitar solo’ poll, and every year it is topped by either Dave Gilmour’s ‘Comfortably Numb’ or Don Felder’s & Joe Walsh’s ‘Hotel California’ solos – all magnificent pieces of guitar artistry. However, here’s one that seems to have been forgotten, but in my view […]
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THOMAS J. BEAVER writes … What I’ll contribute here touches on whole the sweep of 1966-68 for The Beatles, and regarding George in particular. 1966’s great Revolver (released Aug. ’66) was really the culmination of The Beatles as we knew it, as a cohesive band. The result: 14 tracks, 14 great songs (okay, maybe 13) […]
AMY writes … This question is pretty much impossible to answer. There is no “quintessential Dylan album” because Dylan’s music has spanned multiple genres. He’s released 38 studio albums in his career and they run the gamut. The Freewheelin Bob Dylan and The Times They Are A-Changin’ are straight up folk albums. Highway 61 Revisited […]
The Church were (and still are) a relatively unknown Australian band – at least outside of their home country. In 1981 they released their debut album, ‘Of Skins And Heart’. One track on that album became their first Australian top ten 45 – ‘The Unguarded Moment’. The Los Angeles Times described the band’s music as […]
Oscar Wilde knew a thing or two about human nature. And he was right on the money when he spoke of people knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing. Value has very little to do with price. It’s possible to buy something that costs a lot but has little real worth. Equally, […]
Said one viewer, express the opinions of many: “This is top quality. His tone is exquisite” Click here to view
“Legendary Turkish clarinetist Mustafa Kandirali is one of those artists who, at least here in North America, has a reputation that has always preceded him. Finally, we get the real deal, in a beautiful book and CD set that finally brings this master musician to our shores.” MORE
Robin Denselow writes ….. Charlton Park, Wiltshire Seu Jorge did Bowie, Estonian folkies took on bagpiping and a knock-out celebration of global sounds was packed with highlights despite a rainy weekend Continues HERE