The Orb featuring Steve Hillage – live at The Fridge, Brixton – 1991 – BBC Radio 1 Space merchants The Orb tonight, featuring former Gong founding member and all-around leading light of the Canterbury scene, Steve Hillage as guest in what promises to be a 25 minute sonic adventure, and it
Dodgy – In Session – BBC Radio 1 – 1991 Dodgy in Session tonight. One of the bands who rode the initial wave, casually referred to as “Brit-Pop” in the early 1990s, Dodgy were (and are again, since their reunion in 2007, are still going strong) very successful in Europe,
Walter Klien, Piano – New York Philharmonic – Erich Leinsdorf, guest Cond. January 23, 1986 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Another historic concert this week. This time, it’s the New York Philharmonic guest conducted by Erich Leinsdorf and featuring pianist Walter Klien in a January 1986 broadcast which marked
The Monkees – live At Budokan Hall, Tokyo – October 4, 1968 – NHK-FM, Tokyo – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The Monkees in concert this afternoon. Recorded live at Budokan Hall in Tokyo on October 4, 1968 and broadcast by Japanese National Radio Network
Turnstile – from Punk to Alt with no looking back. Lunch with Turnstile this afternoon – recorded at Primavera Sound in Barcelona on September 7, 2023 and broadcast live over RNE Radio 3. Turnstile formed in 2010. The band consists of lead vocalist Brendan Yates, guitarists Pat McCrory and Meg Mills,
Bruno Mars – Nu-Soul. Heading into almost-mainstream territory this Monday Lunch hour with a set from Bruno Mars, recorded on January 18, 2024 at Tokyo Dome. In case you didn’t already know – Bruno Mars, is regarded as a pop icon, he is known for his three-octave tenor vocal range, live performances, retro showmanship, and
Taking a break from Europe this weekend and looking at Mid-Century American music as composed and interpreted by Morton Gould in this series of short piano works, recorded for Decca Records in New York on October 9, 1940 and issued in a 78 rpm set. To many aficionados of American
Strangelove – In Session for John Peel – January 5, 1993 – broadcast February 19, 1993 – BBC Radio 1 – Strangelove again this week – this time it’s their second and last session for John Peel, recorded on January 5, 1993 and broadcast on February 19th. By the time
Nina Simone – Timeless. The legendary Nina Simone this weekend. Recorded live at Drury Lane Theatre in London in 1977. If you aren’t familiar (and you really need to be, just sayin’), first check out her website and read her biography. Here’s a sample: “She was one of the most
Laura Marling – live at BBC 6 Music Festival,Bristol – February 14, 2016 – BBC 6 Music – Laura Marling in concert this weekend. Recorded live at the BBC 6 Music Festival in Bristol, and preserved for posterity by the venerable BBC 6 Music (naturally). When My Space was relevant
