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Qobuz, UMe & Zappa Records Offer Zappa Albums in Hi-Res
Qobuz, the Hi-Res streaming and download provider, has partnered with UMe and Zappa Records to provide dozens of Frank Zappa albums for the first time in Hi-Res Audio. UMe, the global catalogue company of Universal Music Group, and Zappa Records are launching today a … Continue reading
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Zappaâs Final U.S. Concert in 1988 Gets First-Ever Legit Release
Frank Zappaâs final U.S. concert from a March 25th, 1988 gig at New Yorkâs Nassau Coliseum is the next archival release from the Zappa Trust and UMe. Due out June 18th, marks the first-ever posthumous release of a live album … Continue reading
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Great article on Charlie Gillett – Doyen Of World Music & UK Radio
Posted in 45 rpm, 78rpm, Americana, Blues, Books, Cassette, Compact Disc, Country/Hillbilly, Gospel, Jazz, Magazine, Rare Records, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Rock & Roll, Roots, Soul, Uncategorized, Vinyl, Website, World Music
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Peter Guralnick Is ‘Looking To Get Lost’ In The Stories Of American Music Icons
In his decades-long career, Peter Guralnick has written about some of the biggest icons in American music. He wrote what may be the definitive books on Elvis Presley, as well as biographies of singer Sam Cooke and Sun Records founder … Continue reading
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Record Store Day 2020 – Shop Openings, Mail Order, What’s Available
For crate diggers used to queuing outside the UKs plethora of independent record stores searching for rare vinyl, CDs and other collectables on Record Store Day things will be different this year. The twice postponed Record Store Day 2020 will be … Continue reading
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Rory Gallagher 25th Anniversary – June 14th
 Sunday, June 14th, 2020 will mark the 25th anniversary of the passing of the late, lamented musician Rory Gallagher. With the current lockdown restrictions, understandably, events have had to be curtailed for the occasion; with the postponement of the … Continue reading
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Trailer For The Band’s ‘Once We Were Brothersâ
Magnolia Pictureshas released a new trailer for âOnce Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band,â a forthcoming documentary produced by Martin Scorsese.The film, which hits cinemaâs this week is directed by Daniel Roher, and largely focuses on Robertsonâs personal journey, … Continue reading
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NYCs Bottom Line Archive On CD
New Yorkâs The Bottom Line club major series of releases from its archive containing over 1000 shows recorded during the club’s 30 year run, from 1974 – 2004 is now being made widely available. It is intended to make as … Continue reading
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Allman Brothers Band’s 50th Anniversary Collection
The Allman Brothers Band career retrospective, âTrouble No More: 50th Anniversary Collection,â will be released on February 28th via Island Mercury/UMe paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of the pioneering Southern blues- rock legends and their massive body of work. … Continue reading
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Trailer For New Martin Scorsese Documentary On The Band
âIt was so beautiful it went up in flames,â Robbie Robertson says of the Bandâs story. From executive producers Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer, and Ron Howard and director Daniel Roher is the latest Band documentary, which touches extensively on Robertsonâs … Continue reading
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