Category Archives: Rock & Roll

Best Box Sets of 2016

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Tony

Some fantasic releases this year that would make the list much too long – including the  Otis Redding at the Whiskey A Go-Go in 1966 and a number of multi CD bootleg box sets by bands such as The Doors, … Continue reading →

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Eastside Kings Festival, Austin, Texas : September 11th & 12th: Plus Great Free Fundraiser.

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Tony

The line up for this years Eastside Kings Festival produced by Eddie Stout will take place on September 11th & 12th in Austin, Texas. The festival has some fantastic blues and R&B artists including Bobby ‘How Do You Spell Love’ … Continue reading →

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Trailer: All Things Must Pass – Tower Records

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Tony

Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with two hundred stores, in thirty countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of the music world, and … Continue reading →

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Joe Houston: Passing Of Tenor Sax Wild Man

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Tony

By Steve Propes To properly cruise Hody’s Drive-In at PCH and Anaheim St. 1950s style, an in-dash 45 rpm record player to dazzle other cruisers, pedestrians and car hops with one’s unique taste in rock ‘n’ roll. L.A. honking tenor … Continue reading →

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The Record Collector with Matt Ingebretson

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Tony

Comedian Matt Ingebretson does a painfully accurate impression of a pretentious record collector in this hilarious comedy short.

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Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour – Excellent Short Film

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Tony

Fans of Bob Dylan’s classic radio series Theme Time Radio Hour will love this film inspired by the incredible poster artwork Jaime Hernandez created for Bob Dylan’s radio show. You cam view the poster here – http://goodcomics.comicbookresources….  If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Jerry Lee Lewis At Sun Records – The Collected Works

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Tony
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Trailer For New Documentary About Bluesman Slim Harpo

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Tony

No further information at present other than this is a trailer for a proposed documentary on the life and work of the great bluesman Slim Harpo.

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New Taste Box Set Due August 28th

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Tony

Taste, Rory Gallager’s first band are the subject of a four-CD boxset due on August 28th. ‘I’ll Remember’ will include remastered versions of the band’s two studio albums, ‘Taste’ and ‘On The Boards, as well as plenty of previously unreleased material … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: American Epic Documentary Series

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Tony

A three part historical documentary –  a feature length film will be broadcast this autumn on PBS in the USA and on the BBC as part of the Arena series. The cxecutive producers of the series are T Bone Burnett, Robert Redford and Jack … Continue reading →

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