The Beatles, “Free as a Bird” from Anthology 1 (1995): Deep Beatles
“Free as a Bird” provides an epilogue, albeit imperfect, to the Beatles’ story.
Archive for January, 2014
Reacta, “Sound of Drums” (2014): Exclusive video premiere
Here’s a sneak peek into the upcoming debut release from alt-rock/indie pop band Reacta, titled Refraction. Based in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Reacta began as an instrumental group before combining with William Merritt Hendricks, an American troubadour. You May Also Like: Dan Rosenboom, Billy Mohler + Anthony Fung – ‘Refraction’ (2021) MikeRead More
Bipolaroid – Twin Language (2013)
The psychedelic influence of Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett is undeniable with Bipolaroid, especially in the presence of singer-guitarist Ben Glover. You May Also Like: No related posts.
The Friday Morning Listen: Pete Seeger – We Shall Overcome: Complete Carnegie Hall Concert (1963)
I’ve got no new thoughts to add to this week’s mass of Pete Seeger tributes. His long and inspirational life has been covered extensively from many angles. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘One of the best times of my life’: Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks is hoping to tour with Dave Grohl
Stevie Nicks’ plate, already filled with Fleetwood Mac, solo projects and an acting job on American Horror Story, would be piled still higher if she had her way. You May Also Like: No related posts.
James Brandon Lewis – Divine Travels (2014)
A lot of jazz saxophonists strive to sound spiritual but for James Brandon Lewis, that’s part of who he’s always been. You May Also Like: James Brandon Lewis Trio – No Filter (2016) James Brandon Lewis – ‘Transfiguration’ (2024) James Brandon Lewis + The Red Lily Quintet – ‘For Mahalia,Read More
‘That ain’t no Hank Williams song!’: Big stars threw those beer bottles at the Blues Brothers
A key moment in the original Blues Brothers film finds the band dodging beer bottles at a backwoods dive where the barkeep informs them they have both kinds of music — “country and western.” Turns out, two very famous people were hurling those empty Budweisers. You May Also Like: NoRead More
Shows I’ll Never Forget: Chicago, January 28, 2014
At Symphony Hall in Chicago: I have a bone to pick with Chicago bassist/vocalist Jason Scheff. Scheff is an excellent player and fine singer, having been with the band for almost 30 years. Unfortunately, he almost caused the death of my best friend Joe. You May Also Like: Jeff Coffey,Read More
On Second Thought: Lynyrd Skynyrd – One More From The Road (1976)
Although I love going to concerts, I am generally not a big fan of live albums — because in most cases rarely do these collections capture the electricity executed in an onstage environment. You May Also Like: Mystery Discs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac, INXS + others: Gimme Five
One Track Mind: Neil Young, “Mother Earth” (2014)
It comes as no surprise, of course, that Neil Young’s newest song boasts an environmental theme, considering his focus on Alberta’s tar sands during his recent “Honour The Treaties” tour. You May Also Like: No related posts.
