Author Archives: Tony

Help Needed With New Syl Johnson Documentary Film

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Tony

Syl Johnson was born Sylvester Thompson in rural Holly Springs, Mississippi. Young Syl spent his days picking cotton alongside his brothers and sisters, and his nights on the front porch learning the blues from his father and his uncles. His … Continue reading →

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Wanna Hear Some Authentic Mountain Music?

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Tony

Then tune in to The Floyd Radio Show which appears on the stage of the Floyd Country Store, a traditional and historic live music venue – the brainchild of proprietors Woody and Jackie Crenshaw, who dreamed of beaming a taste … Continue reading →

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Record Store Day, UK – 2013 – Great 15 Minute Film

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Tony
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The Bootleg Series Vol. 10 ‘Another Self Portrait’ – unreleased Dylan sides 1969 – 1971

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Tony
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Bear Family Presents…..The Sun Records Story

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Tony
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Mexican-American Music Gets New Life With Colorado Digital Collection

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Tony

By Kiki Turner, first posted on denverpost.com Thousands of recordings tossed by Colorado’s first Spanish language radio station as tastes and technologies changed will be catalogued, digitized and added to the nation’s largest archive of Mexican-American music. For three days … Continue reading →

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R&B Pioneer Little Willie Littlefield RIP

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Tony

One of the pioneers of 1950s rhythm & blues music, pianist, singer and songwriter, Little Willie Littlefield died on June 23rd in Holland, after a long battle with cancer. His family made the announcement of his death on June 28th … Continue reading →

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Kontor Records Back To Vinyl – The Office Turntable

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Tony
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Billy Bragg: Handyman Blues Video

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Tony

Directed by Johnny Vegas, the video features Stewart Lee, Kevin Eldon, Phill Jupitus, Samuel West, Neil Morrissey, Ricky Grover, Ross Noble and Johnny Vegas.

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Bruce Springsteen & I

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Tony

Due in cinemas in late July this feature film is directed by music video director Baillie Walsh. Created for fans, by fans, the film includes some of Bruce’s greatest songs along with previously unseen performances, alongside the remarkable stories of … Continue reading →

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