Archive for January 21st, 2012

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Paul McCartney says: 'I didn’t expect to be singing and playing at the level I am now'

Paul McCartney met with the world media this week to talk about his new album Kisses On The Bottom. Here are some highlights from that webstream You May Also Like: Why Paul McCartney’s ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ Was the Perfect LP at the Perfect Time Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’Read More

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Twitter account announcing comeback for fallen pop star Gary Glitter was a fake

A Twitter account announcing a series of comeback projects for convicted pedophile Gary Glitter has been revealed as a hoax. You May Also Like: Tom Waits Challenged Our Preconceived Notions (Again) With ‘Glitter and Doom Live’

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Carolina Chocolate Drops working with Buddy Miller on follow up to Grammy-winning smash

The Carolina Chocolate Drops are working with producer Buddy Miller (Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant, Patty Griffin, Solomon Burke) on a follow up to 2010’s Grammy Award–winning label-debut Genuine Negro Jig. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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George Porter Jr. to be honored with OffBeat magazine's lifetime achievement award in music

George Porter Jr., original bassist with the Meters, will be this year’s recipient of OffBeat magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Music, during ceremonies to be held January 27 at Generations Hall in New Orleans. You May Also Like: Billy Porter, “For What It’s Worth” (2020): One Track Mind Dr. John’sRead More

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The Wee Trio – Ashes to Ashes: A David Bowie Intraspective (2012)

A finely judged treatment of David Bowie’s music, done without hewing too closely to the old sides — and without fear of going too deep into his catalog for material. You May Also Like: How David Bowie’s ‘Reality’ Stood Out For What It Was Not

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Half Notes: Bill Barner – Ten Tunes (2012)

Longtime reedman Bill Barner has played it all in his career: Dixieland, free jazz, bop, Latino music, fusion jazz, and on and on. You May Also Like: Bill Frisell – Music IS (2018) Andrew Cyrille, with Wadada Leo Smith and Bill Frisell – ‘Lebroba’ (2018) Bill Evans – Time Remembered,Read More

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Adrian Belew Power Trio, Feb. 28, 2008: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Adrian Belew had never been more on top of his game and – solo, at least – had never had a more energetic band back him.