"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
Dinah Shore, Harry James and His Orchestra and Johnny Mercer – Call For Music – March 12, 1948 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Since it’s a holiday weekend, time to dust off a few classic examples of mid-century entertainment…
– Trashcan Sinatras – Live at KDHX – Aug.8, 2009 – One of my all-time favorite bands, Trashcan Sinatras have been around for a good-long time and show no signs of wear, strain or boredom. They have always been a…
David Bowie – live at The BBC Theatre, London – June 27, 2000 – BBC Radio 1 – David Bowie – who would be 75 today, and who we thought would be with us forever now is the subject of…
– Buddy Holly – The Apartment demos – December 1958-January 1959 – Without question, Buddy Holly was one of the most influential figures in the early days of Rock n’ Roll. That his career was cut short by a tragic…
(Editors Note: Hearing the very sad news of the passing of Mike Nesmith earlier today, it only seems fitting to re-run this concert I had originally posted in 2013 as a tribute. Heavy hearts and speechless words.) Much as most…
World Party – Live at Brixton Academy – 1993 – BBC Radio 1 Heading over to the 90s tonight for a concert by World Party, recorded at Brixton Academy in London in 1993. Listening to World Party reminded me that…
After devoting too many posts the past year on tributes for musicians who have passed away, it’s an absolute pleasure to post something of a celebration tonight. Hard to imagine, but Bob Dylan turns 80 today, May 24th. Not to…
Donovan In Session At The BBC – Top Of The Pops-Saturday Club-Top Gear – 1965-1968- BBC Radio 1 Someone I haven’t played in a very long time. Donovan was an extremely popular figure from the mid-60s on. Initially marketed…
Even though at the time Cat Stevens was probably one of the more heavily played and universally well-known artists, even to the point of overkill in the early 70s, his work has stood up remarkably well over the years. So…
Gerard Way – Reading Festival 2014 – recorded August 22, 2014 – NME/Radio 1 Stage – BBC Radio 1 – Gerard Way at Reading 2014 tonight. Recorded on August 22, 2014 from the NME/Radio 1 Stage and broadcast live on…