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Joan Osborne – Bring It On Home (2012)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wd2DveN0R0&w=500&h=305] If you last heard one-hit-wonder Joan Osborne doing “One of Us” in the 1990s, a turn to the blues likely comes as a shock. But time has weathered her voice in the best of ways, and her abiding passion for these soulful sides did the rest. You MayRead More

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Chris Stamey, co-founder of the dB’s: Something Else! Interview

Chris Stamey, up until recently, hadn’t issued a new long-player since he worked with Yo La Tengo on 2005’s A Question of Temperature, and last recorded a full album with his old band the dB’s in 1982. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘Not a weak spot on it’: Danny Seraphine’s California Transit Authority returns, this time (yes!) with horns

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK1C_yIglFA&w=500&h=305] California Transit Authority, which boasts a throwback sound to leader Danny Seraphine’s co-founding stint in Chicago, didn’t feature horns at first. But all of that is about to change with its forthcoming new studio effort. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Anthony Phillips, Genesis co-founder: Something Else! Interview

Anthony Phillips, Genesis co-founder: Something Else! Interview

Anthony Phillips discusses the ‘Private Parts and Pieces’ series, the beginnings of his old band Genesis, and whether he has ever considered a reunion.

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Something Else! Interview: Kelly Nickels, former L.A. Guns bassist

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lsnTx_JASg&w=500&h=305] Kelly Nickels, a member of L.A. Guns from 1987-95 and again from 1999-2000, was part of the band’s classic lineup with lead guitarist Tracii Guns and singer Phil Lewis. You May Also Like: Toto bassist Shem von Schroeck: Something Else! Interview Mark Wade, jazz bassist: Something Else! Interview

'Suddenly, I realized Billy could kick ass': Circa's Tony Kaye on switch to guitar for Sherwood

‘Suddenly, I realized Billy could kick ass’: Circa’s Tony Kaye on switch to guitar for Sherwood

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hejPQXRYhc8&w=500&h=305] Having cemented a new line up in Brazil, Circa returned on a musical roll. Co-founding keyboardist Tony Kaye says fans can expect an new concert souvenir called Circa: Live from Here There and Everywhere soon. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood Talks #Yes50, ‘Topographic Drama’ and a TributeRead More

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Roye Albrighton, of Nektar: Something Else! Interview

We caught up with Roye Albrighton to talk about Nektar’s ‘Spoonful of Time,’ and highlights from their classic 1970s albums.

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Toto co-founder Steve Lukather on his emotional new solo album: ‘I really dug deep’

‘Transition’ is Steve Lukather’s seventh solo project – and it may just be the Toto legend’s most personal yet.

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‘Not only a mentor, but a friend’: Former collaborators remember late guitar hero Ronnie Montrose

Ronnie Montrose would have been 65 on November 29, 2012, and former musical collaborators like Marc Bonilla say this first birthday without him is going to be particularly hard. You May Also Like: Edgar Winter Group – They Only Come Out at Night (1972): On Second Thought

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Don Felder, former Eagles guitarist: Something Else! Interview

If Eagles fans felt a certain familiarity about the soaring guitar heard last Sunday on Showtime’s “Homeland” series, here’s why: The November 11, 2012 episode featured the lead single from former guitarist Don Felder’s new solo project You May Also Like: No related posts.