Archive for February, 2012

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Rainbow's final album with Ronnie James Dio to be reissued as picture disc for Record Store Day

Rainbow’s 1978 project Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll, the last to feature frontman Ronnie James Dio, will be reissued on April 21 by Niji Entertainment Group in celebration of Record Store Day. You May Also Like: Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs

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Yes alum Trevor Rabin to issue new instrumental project Jacadranda in May

Former Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin has completed a new instrumental solo effort called Jacaranda, with a release date set for May 8 via Varese Sarabande Records. There are also plans for new album with fellow Yes alums Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman. You May Also Like: Trevor Rabin – ‘Rio’Read More

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Santana – ‘Greatest Hits: Live at Montreux’ [DVD/Blu-ray] (2012)

His sound is so crystalline, so special, that Carlos Santana remains recognizable with or without pictures. Yet for all of the accolades showered on this Mexican-born American guitar hero, not least of which is his inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Santana has always been as boldRead More

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Half Notes: Willie Nelson – You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker/ Songbird (2006)

Once you’ve heard Willie Nelson’ You Don’t Know Me: The Songs Of Cindy Walker, a strong album of covers, it’s easy to see where Nelson gets his knack for songwriting: He obviously studied Walker’s template and then took it in his own direction. What’s surprising here is that an albumRead More

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Hyrrokkin – Astrionics (EP, 2011)

Hyrrokkin, which is named after one of Saturn’s moons, is a band that didn’t exist nine months ago but came together quickly and late last summer, produced an EP on cassette and CDR’s as they went a-touring across across North America. You May Also Like: King Loosestrife – ‘Echelon Beam’Read More

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Half Notes: Chloe Brisson – Blame It On My Youth (2012)

When this New Hampshire vocalist first arrived with the debut project Red Door Sessions, she was all of 13-years-old. Inevitably, the attention surrounding Brisson was as much (maybe more) about her age as her, well, her voice. Chloe Brisson returns, four years later, with an album that makes the caseRead More

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David S. Ware String Ensemble – Threads (2003)

David S. Ware felt it was time to focus on his abilities as a composer. As he puts it: “I didn’t want to make another quartet album with everybody blowing. You May Also Like: David S. Ware & Matthew Shipp Duo – Live In Sant’Anna Arresi, 2004 (2016) Caterpillar QuartetRead More

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Queen set to appear at Brit Awards, even as Adam Lambert jump starts rumors of new collaboration

Here’s what we know about Queen at this hour … Brian May and Roger Taylor will appear at next week’s Brit Awards, scheduled for Tuesday, February 21. As for their on-again/off-again collaboration with American Idol finalist Adam Lambert? Not so much. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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After years of fiery electric blues and Southern rock, Warren Hayes considers unplugging for next solo project

Warren Haynes has become known, through his associations with the Allman Brothers Band and Gov’t Mule, for playing uptempo, rollicking electric blues and Southern rock. His next solo project might be a little more low key. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Tony Iommi's continuing struggle with cancer has nixed the Black Sabbath reunion tour

Black Sabbath will not be able to follow through on a planned tour in the wake of founding guitarist Tony Iommi’s cancer diagnosis. The band, in an announcement today, said a scheduled performance at the Download Festival would now be its only summer concert appearance. You May Also Like: WhyRead More