Archive for May 28th, 2012

by / on May 28, 2012 at 8:16 am / in Progressive rock, Rock Music, Uncategorized, Unsigned Bands

October Tree – The Fairy's Wing (2012)

Guitarist and songwriter Greg Lounsberry knew that his wife Tammy was a good enough singer to merit an album of prog rock built around her voice, but he needed a worthy vehicle to do this right.

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by / on May 28, 2012 at 7:45 am / in Rock Music, Something Else! Interviews, Uncategorized

Something Else! Interview: Neal Doughty, of REO Speedwagon

REO Speedwagon is gearing up for a new round of dates as part of the ongoing Midwest Rock ‘N’ Roll Express tour, and founding keyboardist Neal Doughty couldn’t be happier.

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by / on May 28, 2012 at 7:18 am / in One Track Mind, Rock Music, Uncategorized

One Track Mind: Eric Burdon, "Memorial Day" (2012)

Eric Burdon, still kicking complete ass at 70, offers a scalding indictment of the way we forget the sacrifices of others on “Memorial Day”

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by / on May 28, 2012 at 6:56 am / in New Music Monday, Uncategorized

New Music Monday: Squackett, Steve Smith, Robert Lamm, Gonzalo Rubalcaba

New Music Monday arrives chock full of of new music-y goodness, with highly anticipated sides from Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ralph Bowen, Squackett, Steve Smith and Vital Information

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by / on May 28, 2012 at 6:30 am / in Sparks Fly on E Street, Uncategorized

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Cadillac Ranch" (1980)

The lighter side of The River‘s light/heavy axis contains more fun than a person should be allowed to have on any given day. There’s no way I could pick a favorite

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