Diving headfirst into the weekend with one of the cornerstone bands of the early 90s Shoegaze era. Lush in concert from La Cigale, in Paris on October 19, 1991. Further evidence the 90s were a veritable wonderland of ideas and sounds. Lush were transformative and profound – painting a sonic
– Women’s March – Equality Day 1970 – August 26, 1970 – WBAI-FM recap – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – As a reminder that people in mass protest can change the course of history, I ran across this excerpt of the days events on August 26, 1970 – the day
– July 26, 1979 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – July 26, 1979 – One of those days that, when looked back on, seem downright wistful. On this day it was about soaring prices and an economy turing sour because of it. The soaring prices,
All-time favorites The Move this Friday morning, from a session recorded for Beat Club in Germany in 1971. Without a doubt, one of the most energetic and inventive bands coming out of the 60s who, for some strange reason, didn’t achieve the huge following in the U.S. that they did
Not an earth shattering day in history, this July 25, 1978, but a painfully familiar one in the 70’s. The Cold War continues: Worsening diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. The State Department announced it was putting a hold on all high level visits to Moscow for the time being.
The Charlatans (UK) in Concert at The Metro, Chicago – Feb. 21, 1991 – Perennial favorites The Charlatans (UK) this morning – in concert from The Metro in Chicago on February 21, 1991. Considered by many (including yours truly) to be one of the cornerstones of what was to become
– James Farmer, National Director of CORE – Meet The Press – May 1964 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – In 1964 tensions were strained. The Civil Rights movement was in fever-pitch and threatening to spill into the streets that Summer. This interview with the National Director of CORE (Congress
To Barcelona this week for a recital by Spanish pianist/composer Eleuterio Dominguez featuring the music of Franz Liszt. The concert begins with an improvisation by Dominguez based on themes of Liszt. And then a deep dive to Three Etudes de concert S. 144 – Transcendental Etudes S. 139, Harmonies poétiques
– NPR-PBS – Live Coverage Impeachment Debate – Day 1 – Part 1 – July 24, 1974 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – – NPR-PBS – Live Coverage Impeachment Debate – Day 1 – Part 2 – July 24, 1974 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – – NPR-PBS – Live
The Afghan Whigs – Live in Milan – January 30, 1994 – RAI Radio 2 The Afghan Whigs were one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the 90s who went on to pioneer the transition of many formerly underground bands into the world of major labels and crossover success.
