Something homegrown this weekend – a concert from My Morning Jacket, recorded in Chicago on June 17, 2011. Since MMJ’s Jim James has been criss-crossing the country the past several weeks, on a solo tour – and everybody I ran into at his L.A. show a few weeks back were
– CBS World News Roundup – November 7, 1989 Busy day of politics and world events, this November 7th in 1989. This particular November 7th fell on a Tuesday – and in 1989 that could only mean mid-term elections. A lot of faces, including the potential of New York City
Air – Live at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London – 1998 – Recorded by BBC 6 Music – Lunch for a Thursday this week with Air, the Psych/Electronic/Downtempo band from Versailles, recorded shortly after the release of their debut album Moon Safari, which went on to become their most critically acclaimed
– American Forum – 1956 Election – Jan. 29, 1956 – As the 1956 Presidential election season got underway, the slogan used by the incumbent Republicans most argued was “Peace and Prosperity”. In this debate, part of the American Forum radio series from January 29, 1956, the Governors got into
Gigolo Aunts – Going to Spain to hear a band from Boston – go figure. Gigolo Aunts for Monday lunch – recorded at Lococlub in Valencia, Spain on August 10, 2016 by Carlos Bartual (who did a great job). It only makes sense that you have to go to Spain
The Wedding Present – live at Reading Festival 1996 – John Peel – August 25, 1996 – BBC Radio 1 – The Wedding Present, live at the 1996 Reading Festival, as announced by John Peel on August 25th for BBC Radio 1. The Wedding Present had been around since 1984
Echo & The Bunnymen – In session for John Peel – BBC Radio 1 – August 15, 1979 – Echo & The Bunnymen tonight – their first session for John Peel at the BBC, recorded August 15, 1979 and broadcast on the 22nd of that month. A little less than
Houdini’s Last Seance – October 31, 1936 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Harry Houdini was, according to legend, the greatest escape artist of all time. He was known all over the world for his stunts, death-defying acts and seemingly impossible escapes. Harry Houdini born Erik Weisz; March 24, 1874
Shed Seven – In Concert from Brighton – 1994 – BBC Radio 1 – In Concert – Shed Seven in concert this afternoon. A band who were very popular in the mid-1990s, but somehow didn’t get the mainstream credit they deserved for being one of the bands who helped put
Almost overshadowed by the Presidential election, the situation in Hungary quickly spiraled out of control by November 4th 1956. News reports were coming in thick and fast regarding Russian tanks heading for Budapest with the intent on crushing a revolt that had begun in Budapest and spread throughout Hungary. The
