Archive for March, 2012

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The Friday Morning Listen: Mephista – Entomological Reflections (2004)

Is music created using electronics (samplers and other related studio wizardry) intrinsically less emotional than that created with “real” instruments? You May Also Like: How Frank Zappa’s ‘Trance-Fusion’ Became Yet Another Unpredictable Gift Frank Zappa’s Universe via ‘Joe’s Garage’: Act I

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Steve Lukather added to G3 shows in Australia with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai

Toto co-founder Steve Lukather is headed to Australia for a series of 10 shows with G3, the explosive three-part guitar-focused rock show featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. The dates start on March 24 and continue through April 6. You May Also Like: Steve Lukather, “Someone” from ‘Bridges’ (2023): OneRead More

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New benefit project to include tracks by U2, Pearl Jam, David Bowie, Paul Simon, Sting, others

A new benefit project for model Christy Turlington Burn’s Every Mother Counts program will include tracks from a bevy of big names in rock. You May Also Like: How David Bowie’s ‘Reality’ Stood Out For What It Was Not David Bowie – No Plan EP (2017)

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Surviving original Bad Company members to regroup for rare European tour this summer

The three surviving members of Bad Company have scheduled a series of rare European shows this summer, their first since the tour in support of 1975’s Straight Shooter. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Queen + Paul Rodgers’ ‘The Cosmos Rocks’ Another Listen

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'He was irresponsible': Aerosmith discusses Steven Tyler's drug-addled stage tumble

On this Sunday’s edition of ’60 Minutes,’ members of Aerosmith retrace the band’s long and winding road to fame — including a scary tumble by Steven Tyler off a stage a few years ago in Bogota, Columbia. Tyler has since admitted he was high on prescription drugs at the time.Read More

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Chicago Underground Duo – Age Of Energy (2012)

Anytime there’s a new release out that involves cornet player Rob Mazurek, it warrants attention because it’s certain to be interesting and unlike jazz you’d hear anywhere else. You May Also Like: Chad Taylor – ‘Myths and Morals’ (2018)

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Roger Hodgson on Supertramp’s ‘Give a Little Bit,’ ‘The Logical Song’ + Others: Gimme Five

Find out how a sound effect from a hand-held Mattel football game made it onto one of Supertramp’s biggest singles.

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Forgotten series: The Heats – Smoke (1998)

Ah, here’s another great band that got away! Formed in 1978 in Seattle, Washington, the Heats certainly had everything working in their favor. You May Also Like: Blackberry Smoke, “Waiting on the Thunder” from Like an Arrow (2016): One Track Mind

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One Track Mind: Bruce Springsteen, "American Land" (2012)

Bruce’s song of the immigrant underpinnings of America has become a staple of the E Street live experience. “American Land” first surfaced during the Seeger Sessions tour but since then has attached itself to the encore segment of most shows. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, theRead More

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Sammy Hagar sets dates for 2012 Birthday Bash; reunion with Ronnie Montrose was planned

Sammy Hagar has announced the dates for his 2012 Birthday Bash, commemorating the Chickenfoot lead singer’s 65th. Festivities will again take place at the Cabo Wabo club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, this time on Oct. 7, 9, 11 and 13. You May Also Like: No related posts.