Articles by: Beverly Paterson

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Forgotten series: The Greenberry Woods – Big Money Item (1995)

It’s no secret bands containing family members operate on telepathic frequencies. From the Everly Brothers to the Beach Boys to the Kinks to the Bee Gees to the Cowsills to the Jackson Five to AC/DC, such a rapport is clearly evident. You May Also Like: Jerry Woods – Clearly EPRead More

The Initiative - CD Launch DVD (2014)

The Initiative – CD Launch DVD (2014)

Ah, modern day miracles. Thanks to DVDs we can now experience the next best thing to being there. And in this instance that refers to the Initiative’s CD launch party of their self-titled debut disc, which was held Saturday September 21, 2013 at the Estonian House in West Brunswick, Victoria,Read More

Joe Mandica - A Thousand Miles (2007): On Second Thought

Joe Mandica – A Thousand Miles (2007): On Second Thought

Although A Thousand Miles is Joe Mandica’s first solo effort, the Melbourne, Australia-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer has been around the block countless times. You May Also Like: Joe Mandica, “I Just Can’t Wait” from A Thousand Miles (2007): One Track Mind Joe Mandica, “My Heart Belongs” from ARead More

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Deep Cuts: The Yardbirds, “New York City Blues” from Greatest Hits (1966)

Composed by Yardbirds lead singer Keith Relf and rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja, “New York City Blues” was nestled on the B-side of “Shapes Of Things,” which reached the No. 11 position on the charts in the spring of 1966. You May Also Like: Yardbirds welcome back ‘Birdland’-era frontman John Idan:Read More

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Jamie and Steve – ‘Circling’ (2014)

Surely you know who these guys are, and if you don’t, you’re missing out on a lot of fantastic music! But for those not familiar with the twosome, they’re Jamie Hoover and Steve Stoeckel You May Also Like: Stepford Knives, “Blue In the Face” (2020): One Track Mind Mike Browning,Read More

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Glowfriends – Gather Us Together (2014)

For the past decade or so, Glowfriends have been thrilling global audiences with their bedazzling brand of pop music. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the band once again has crafted a surefire showtopper with their latest album Gather Us Together You May Also Like: Overly Polite Tornadoes – When You WakeRead More

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Forgotten series: Gene Vincent – Am I That Easy To Forget? (1966)

Frequently compared to a scruffier version of Elvis Presley, Gene Vincent experienced a brief burst of commercial success in the late 50s with cool-cat rockers such as “Be-Bop-A-Lula,” “Race With The Devil, “Blue Jean Bop,” and “Crazy Legs.” You May Also Like: The Everly Brothers – Two Yanks in EnglandRead More

AC/DC - 'High Voltage' (1976): On Second Thought

AC/DC – ‘High Voltage’ (1976): On Second Thought

One of the most exciting hard-rock albums of the year, AC/DC’s ‘High Voltage’ revived a savage simplicity to the genre that had been missing.

The Zombies - The Zombies (1965): Forgetten Series

The Zombies – The Zombies (1965): Forgetten Series

‘The Zombies’ finds the band handling jazz, pop, soul, and beat music with an instinctive maturity. The roots of progressive rock begin here!

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On Second Thought: The Rolling Stones – Flowers (1967)

At the time Flowers appeared, the Rolling Stones were one of the biggest bands on earth. You May Also Like: Bill Wyman has no regrets about leaving the Rolling Stones: ‘That worked, briefly’ How the Rolling Stones Got Their Mojo Back With ‘A Bigger Bang’ The Rolling Stones – SuckingRead More