Over to Glasgow tonight for a session by the Celtic Alt/new Folk phenomenon Elephant Sessions – recorded at BBC Scotlands studios for the Quay Sessions on January 22nd of this year. Elephant Sessions formed in 2012. They are comprised of Euan Smillie (fiddle), Alasdair Taylor (mandolin), Calum MacQuarrie (bass) and
Today in 1944: Moscow radio said officially that it was reported large Soviet air force formations on Saturday night mass-raided Helsinki military and Industrial targets for 10 hours. They bombed a railway junction, military dumps, barracks and factories and dozens of fires which spread over the entire town which was
– NBC News of the World – February 24, 1948 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – No world like a world in turmoil, and this February 24th in 1948 was no different. Starting with global economic woes, the Communist takeover in Czechoslovakia, renewed and escalated violence in Palestine and a
– Happy Mondays – in concert from Kilburn National Ballroom, London – October 26, 1992 – BBC In Concert – BBC Radio 1 – Happy Mondays for Monday morning. Happy Mondays were a highly influential band. Forming in 1980 and bridging the Manchester Independent scene with the burgeoning Rave scene
Over to Basel Switzerland this weekend for a historic performance of the Violin Concerto by Frank Martin. This 1952 broadcast features Hansheinz Schneeberger, violin with the Basel Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Sacher. It was recorded live in concert on January 24, 1952 by Swiss Radio and TV. Hansheinz Schneeberger
The photo above is a sixteen year old Ellen Terry, probably one of the greatest and most widely acclaimed actors of the English speaking Stage during the 19th and early 20th centuries – she was born in 1847 and died in 1928. What this has to do with a lecture
Heading over to Montpelier for a set by the Henri Texier Septet – recorded by France Musique this past July 10, 2024. Continuing to put up evidence that Jazz is alive and well and still kicking, Henri Texier is a name that’s been around a while – been heavily involved
The further we get away from the formative days of Rock n’ Roll the more that period when Rock was trying to break into the mainstream gets fuzzier and more dim and distant every day. The misconception that Rock had appeared, was quickly followed by The Youthquake and suddenly the
You’re drowning in a sea of stupid. You forgot how idiotic school was when you were lying on the beach – classes – clubs – other people. A whole unpleasant world you forgot about for three months. Dockweiler Beach – Jets flying out of LAX, right above your head. Everybody
Morris Day & The Time – Live At The Roxy – Hollywood – February 2, 1982 – NDR-2 Germany – Morris Day this weekend. Lead singer and stage bon-vivant of The Time, in concert at The Roxy in West Hollywood, recorded by North German Radio on February 2, 1982. As
