Blog archives
Rock And Roll stories in our blog
Bob Dylan, 'Chronicles: Volume One'
January 9, 2012
In Chronicles: Volume 1, Bob Dylan gives us enjoyable autobiography, from early 1960s New York to recording Oh Mercy in New Orleans.
Jackson Browne, "The Barricades of Heaven"
June 30, 2011
The song — originally released on his 1996 album Looking East — reflects on Browne’s earliest days as a musician in Orange County, Califormia.
The Beatles Christmas Album: Xmas songs, humor, jokes
December 9, 2010
Xmas greeting cards for Beatles fans, the band’s annual Christmas recordings have been collected for download.
Alejandro Escovedo's songs of love at Turner Hall
October 23, 2010
The range of material Escovedo performs is astonishing, and besides his unique and compelling voice as a songwriter, he’s also a passionate performer with both genuine warmth and real fire.
Amazon MP3 deals for March
March 1, 2010
Amazon MP3 download deals for March 2010: 100 albums for $5 each
Drive-By Truckers: 'Live from Austin, TX' on 'The Righteous Path'
July 11, 2009
The band’s new CD/DVD release was recorded live at ‘Austin City Limits’.
Pet Lions at Summerfest
July 5, 2009
Pet Lions played forty-five minutes of mostly driving, uptempo rock with some good, popular hooks.
Michael Jackson: Carving an icon
June 26, 2009
If artist achievement is what endures, then ‘Billie Jean’ is what I’ll remember Michael Jackson for.
Amazon.com music: June deals on MP3 downloads
June 1, 2009
Eau Claire, Wisconsin’s own Bon Iver is featured this month as one of Amazon.com’s June ‘50 Albums for $5’ picks.
The Killers do 'A Dustland Fairytale' on Letterman
May 16, 2009
I was reminded of Electric Light Orchestra at their best, which would be ‘Eldorado.’
Free Coldplay, WMYX loses Jane Matenaer, original Twitter, morel mushroom festival
May 15, 2009
Four items spotted this morning on Twitter, including Jane Matenaer’s departure from WMYX.
'Neil Young: Heart of Gold' (movie, 2006)
May 11, 2009
A simple, functional, and timeless piece of work from Neil Young and Jonathan Demme.
Amazon.com music: MP3 download deals
May 1, 2009
‘Middle Cyclone’ by Neko Case and ‘American Beauty’ by the Grateful Dead are each just $5.
Bizarre Billy Bob Thornton interview with CBC Radio's Q / Qtv
April 9, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton is one irritated musician. I think it’s odd that you have to smoke, period.
Bruce Springsteen to perform on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' tonight
March 19, 2009
Bruce Springsteen will be doing a solo performance of the title track, “Working on a Dream.”
Jeff Dowd, inspiration for The Dude in 'Big Lebowski,' joins Peter Himmelman tonight
March 3, 2009
The live, one-hour show starts at 7:00 Pacific or 8:00 Mountain or 9:00 Central or 10:00 Eastern.
'Peter Himmelman's Furious World'
February 3, 2009
A streaming musical variety show, Tuesday nights at 9:00 Central: http://tinyurl.com/furiousworld
Back Door Slam: British youngsters have got the blues
January 29, 2008
This band from the Isle of Man and its 20-year-old guitarist Davy Knowles have some impressive blues chops.
Big music night on TV
November 29, 2007
Public TV has the best of ‘The Johnny Cash Show,’ Bruce Springsteen in Dublin, and Van Morrison on ‘Austin City Limits’.
Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on YouTube: Muppets, a cappella, acoustic guitar
October 29, 2007
As played on classical guitar, as arranged by Edgar Cruz, as sung by the University of California Men’s Octet and the Muppets.
Summer festivals and events 2007
May 4, 2007
My own list of parades, festivals, and public events in our area.
Trying on music
December 28, 2006
I already like all the songs in my iTunes library. Where can I discover new music to like?
Coming Friday: The New Mastersounds
December 7, 2006
Go see this great funk band from Leeds at The Kinetic Playground.
