Archive for July 18th, 2012

by / on July 18, 2012 at 2:20 pm / in Concerts, Rock Music

‘Anxious to work together before we drop dead’: Pete Townshend on latest Who reunion

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are set to reunite for a 36-date North American tour as the Who, presenting a concert called “Quadrophenia and More.”

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by / on July 18, 2012 at 8:33 am / in Progressive rock, Rock Music, Something Else! Interviews, Uncategorized

'He just owns that role': Chris Squire on Yes' new singer Jon Davison, and what's next

As Chris Squire and Yes retake to the road for another round of North American tour dates, the co-founding bass-playing leader of the band reflects on a season of change.

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by / on July 18, 2012 at 8:14 am / in Fusion Jazz, Uncategorized, World Music

Mandingo Ambassadors – Tougna (2012)

Since around the 13th century, the Kouyaté family has upheld a proud tradition as oral historians and folk virtuosic musicians, or griots, serving ancient kings who once ruled over West Africa.

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by / on July 18, 2012 at 7:58 am / in Rock Music, Uncategorized

Forgotten series: Brain Police – Brain Police (1968)

So much great music gets banished to the vaults, and that includes Brain Police’s demo album. Recorded in 1968, the disc should have fallen into the mitts of a major label

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by / on July 18, 2012 at 7:41 am / in Rock Music, Uncategorized

Sugar – Copper Blue (1992; 2012 reissue)

Time was, if you were a real fan, a band’s albums weren’t enough. After burning through the album a million times, you needed more. You turned to singles and EPs

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