Archive for December 17th, 2013

Steve Hackett leaves behind Genesis tributes for new solo work: 'It's been a thrill for me'

Steve Hackett leaves behind Genesis tributes for new solo work: ‘It’s been a thrill for me’

Steve Hackett is at work on a solo studio effort, his first since a hugely successful tribute album and tour devoted to his time in Genesis. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett selects his all-time favorite Genesis album: ‘I like the worlds of ideas on it’ Steve Hackett goes deepRead More

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Cassie Taylor – Out of My Mind (2013)

Cassie Taylor brings the same sort of hard-bitten focus on truth telling, and the same frisky sense of experimentation, that’s surrounded her father Otis’ work. You May Also Like: Otis Taylor, “Cold at Midnight” from Hey Joe Opus / Red Meat (2015): One Track Mind Taylor Penrose, “Gives Me Everything”Read More

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‘Up and running again in a couple of months’: A positive prognosis for Fleetwood Mac’s John McVie

Even as she expressed a desire to return to work in Fleetwood Mac, Christine McVie offered upbeat news on her ex-husband John McVie, who’s ailing with cancer. You May Also Like: Fleetwood Mac’s overlong Say You Will sorely missed Christine McVie Lindsey Buckingham wants Fleetwood Mac to be like theRead More

Mark Saleski's Best of 2013 (Jazz): Bill Frisell, Mary Halvorson, Mort Weiss, John Zorn, Pat Metheny

Mark Saleski’s Best of 2013 (Jazz): Bill Frisell, Mary Halvorson, Mort Weiss, John Zorn, Pat Metheny