Archive for June, 2012

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Ben Tyree – Thoughtform Variations (2012)

Ben Tyree describes himself not as a guitarist but rather a “sonic architect,” which sends the message that he sees his station in life at a higher plane; the guitar is simply a means to a grander end. You May Also Like: Sameer Gupta + Ben Tyree – ‘Unruly Neighbors’Read More

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Forgotten series: Ted Munda – The Enfields / Friends Of The Family (1993)

Both these bands hailed from Wilmington, Delaware and featured the enterprising handiwork of singer, songwriter and guitarist Ted Munda. Founded late in 1964, the Enfields enjoyed a good deal of regional acclaim until their demise in 1967. Shortly after the band splintered, Ted formed Friends Of The Family. An 18-trackRead More

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Peter Frampton gets the credit, but Joe Walsh played the talk box first

Did Joe Walsh, as he says during a new interview, reinvent the talk box? Those old enough to remember his 1973 Top 10 hit “Rocky Mountain Way” would quickly agree. You May Also Like: How Peter Frampton Reaffirmed His Legend on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill’

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Chris Knight, “Down the River” (2001)

You might have heard a Chris Knight song, even if you don’t recognize his name. They’ve been recorded by plenty of names you would recognize You May Also Like: Joshua Burnell – ‘Glass Knight’ (2023)

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As Yes’ tour breaks, Jon Davison's at work on new Glass Hammer album

When Yes added Jon Davison of Glass Hammer as its new lead singer, that didn’t mean the end of his prog band. In fact, Glass Hammer is at work on a new album You May Also Like: No related posts.

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At 71, still-spritely Bob Dylan is gearing up for sprawling new tour, and 35th album

Bob Dylan just turned 71, but he’s not even close to slowing down. There’s both a new tour and album on the way. You May Also Like: Pre-Fame Bob Dylan Struck a Rebel’s Pose, But Not Woody Guthrie’s

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'We'll do most of it': Neal Peart discusses how Clockwork Angels fits into new concerts

For a band like Rush, with both a well-received new album and 40-plus years of material in tow, making a set list can be a daunting task. You May Also Like: How Rush Finished at the Top of Their Game With ‘Clockwork Angels’ How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’sRead More

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Still not clear when the Rolling Stones will tour – but they're not breaking up

It’s unclear when, or maybe if, the Rolling Stones will tour again. But one thing is certain: Contrary to a weekend report in the UK’s Sunday Mirror, they are not calling it quits. You May Also Like: How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic Rolling StonesRead More

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Peter Buck, “10 Million B.C.” (2012): One Track Mind

It’s not like Peter Buck hasn’t been busy. In fact, he’s kinda been everywhere since R.E.M. split, participating in a number of side projects You May Also Like: Steve Million – ‘What I Meant to Say’ (2021)

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Half Notes: Surface To Air – Surface To Air (2012)

The most obvious branding of the acoustic trio Surface To Air’s music is “world fusion” but it’s not really a “-jazz” kind of fusion, but rather a mélange of the East Indian/new age/folk variety. Think of a more elemental variation of the seminal band of this arena in music, Oregon.Read More