Archive for February, 2010
The Beach Boys - The Beach Boys (1985)
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Posted by Charlie Labels: Beach Boys, Forgotten Music, Pop Vocals, Rock ‘n Roll / Comments: (2)
I wasn’t planning on writing about The Beach Boys again so soon after extolling the virtues of Sunflower a few weeks ago. However, because writer Scott D. Parker is hosting a new feature on the last [...]
THE DOORS OPEN - 2010
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In what promises to be a busy season for the surviving members of the Doors, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore, this spring brings new projects.
The Doors’ documentary, When You’re Strange, is now readied for release in April in the US and internationally. It will feature an accompanying soundtrack, with readings of Jim Morrison’s poetry by the film’s narrator, [...]
Michelle Shocked - Soul of My Soul (2009)
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Posted by Charlie on Friday, February 19, 2010
Labels: Michelle Shocked, Rock ‘n Roll, Singer-Songwriters / Comments: (0)
The always controversial Michelle Shocked is back. After fighting a losing battle for artistic freedom with Mercury Records in the early 90s (a result that left her without a label for seven years) the singer-songwriter’s [...]
GORDON LIGHTFOOT DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
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In what can only be described an exercise in bad taste and/or an internet prank courtesy of some Tweeter - you decide - seminal Canadian folk-rocker Gordon Lightfoot was reported dead today. The Vancouver Sun trumpeted the news, but soon pulled their story, as it rapidly appeared that Mr. Lightfoot is hale and hearty and has [...]
Sea Wolf - White Water, White Bloom (2009)
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Posted by Charlie on Friday, February 12, 2010
Labels: Rock ‘n Roll, Sea Wolf / Comments: (0)
Sea Wolf, the name of the musical project put together by Alex Brown Church, is back with its second full length CD, White Water, White Bloom. It’s similar to Church’s debut, Leaves In the River, minus [...]
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
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Eric Clapton’s 3rd Crossroads Guitar Festival is scheduled for Saturday June 26h at Toyota Park in Chicago.
Over 20 amazing guitarists will play sidemen to each other on one stage in what is certain to be an epic gig. I am totally stoked for this one, rockers!
WOW! Here are the [...]
Major Rock & Roll Announcement Tomorrow
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A major Rock & Roll announcement is coming tomorrow morning, and I’ll post it right here at 8:00 AM CST.
Stay tuned cuz it’s totally groovy!
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Carole King: A Rock & Roll Birthday Tribute
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A Rock & Roll birthday greeting to the beautiful and brilliant Carole King! Carole was my first true love way back when I was in elementary school.
Enjoy the video and have fun!
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Dysentery: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Dysentery: the result of dissent merging with commentary.
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Rock & Roll Video
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Thanks to my groovy reader, Bill R., for sharing this video of Sister Rosetta Tharpe absolutely rockin’ the house on the show TV Gospel Time way back when…
You gotta check out this video and her fantabulous guitar solo.
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Football: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Football: 22 men on the field desperately in need of rest, 80,000 in the stands desperately in need of exercise.
Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday!
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5 Ways to Enjoy Music More
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I received the following in an email yesterday from my good friend and fellow rock & roll animal, Ted Demopoulos. It made me smile, so I thought I’d pass it along. If you wanna learn more about Ted, check out his site here.
Music is wonderful and at times has [...]
Humor: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Humor: the only antidote to terminal adulthood.
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Rock and Roll Philosophy Minute Inspired by the Grateful Dead
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Today’s Rock and Roll Philosophy Minute was inspired by my beloved Grateful Dead and the song “Lady With a Fan.” I believe the apex of life is to, as the Dead sang, “Let my inspiration flow…”
Enjoy the video and have fun!
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Guilty conscience: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Guilty conscience: the true mother of invention.
With apologies and all due respect to Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.
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Edgehill Avenue - Off the Edge: Live at the Highlands Festival (2010)
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Edgehill Avenue, the mighty fine Southern rock band from Louisville, continue to search for some much deserved attention for Rambler, their first full length studio CD. In the meantime they just released a brand new live EP, Off the Edge: Live at the Highlands Festival, that includes three songs from Rambler. [...]
Los Lonely Boys - 1969 (2009)
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Forgiven, Los Lonely Boys third full length studio CD was loaded with more great roots-rock that continued to cement their reputation as one of our best current American bands. One of its highlights included a cover of The Spencer Davis Group/Chicago Transit Authority hit “I’m a Man.” It showcased a lot [...]
Home Classic Players Rockin’ Videos The Music Shop Blogroll Contact Me Sunday Serenades
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Whaaat’sss up people? Finally a chance to throw on the headphones and sink into some awesome tunes. If you have time, I’ll share.
First up is Rainbow with their version of “Since You Been Gone”
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Graham Nash Birthday Tribute
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Happy birthday to the beautiful Graham Nash, one of my all-time favorite singer-songwriters. I’ve seen him a ton of times and I just love to hear that cat sing.
Enjoy my tribute video and have fun!
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Graham Nash: Rock & Roll Quotes
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“I have probably saved myself several million dollars in psychiatry bills because I talk to myself a lot. I think most songwriters do.”-Graham Nash
I’m not a songwriter, but I talk to myself constantly, too, Graham.
Is there anyone out there who doesn’t talk to themselves?
Happy birthday, Graham!
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NEW Book —> #DREAMtweet: Enlightened Inspiration from a Rock and Roll Guru
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I’m delighted and grateful to announce that my new book, #DREAMtweet: Enlightened Inspiration from a Rock and Roll Guru, is now available!
It was an incredibly joyful experience writing this one. I am blessed to be living my Rock & Roll dream, and I’m absolutely thrilled to share my process [...]
An Amazing Day in Rock and Roll History!
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February 1 is a legendary date in Rock and Roll History, with tasty tidbits from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison and the Rolling Stones.
It’s all right here on the video. Have fun!
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Pranks: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Pranks: funny little capers that are somehow never fully appreciated at the police station.
Not that I would know about this from personal experience. Or at least not that I’m willing to admit.
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Paul McCartney - Good Evening New York City (2009)
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Paul McCartney’s Good Evening New York City celebrates the opening of Citi Field, the brand new baseball stadium of the New York Mets, that was built right next door to old Shea Stadium. If you’re a Beatles fan (and maybe even if you’re not) then you know about the Fab Four’s historic [...]
