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
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.
The news for this week, ending on July 18, 1965 was rather sudden and sad. Former Governor, Presidential Candidate and United Nations Representative Adlai Stevenson collapsed and died of a massive heart attack on a London street, after speaking at a UN Conference there. The shock quickly spread throughout the
Them in session at The BBC – 1964-1965 – BBC Radio 1 Two sessions from the legendary Them, featuring Van Morrison this morning, recorded in November of 1964 and June of 1965. Without question Gloria, which was a huge hit for Them, became something of an anthem for just about
If there was anyone in danger of being overexposed on radio in the late 70s/early 80s, it had to have been Joe Jackson. You couldn’t walk past a radio playing anywhere and not hear any one of the virtual avalanche of hits Jackson generated during that period of time. Jackson
It works – it really does: Become a Patron! July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As part of the legacy of John F. Kennedy, who had proposed the Civil Rights Bill a year earlier, Johnson was committed to making the Act a
Jessie Ware – Live at Sveriges Radio P3 – February 28, 2013 This morning a look back at some of the artists who did Glastonbury proud this year. Jessie Ware was a standout during the Saturday portion of the festival, so I thought I would dig a bit into the
Festival season is officially kicking off this weekend – Glastonbury promises their usual embarrassment of riches and the rest of Europe will follow suit. Like everything else, it promises to be a roller-coaster festival season. This morning it’s history by way of an early live concert from Queen. Having released
– Tim Burgess – Live At Glastonbury 2013 – BBC 6 Music – As someone who has been a huge fan of The Charlatans since first hearing them in 1990, hearing founding member and lead singer Tim Burgess’ solo career, I’m struck at how intact the energy and eloquent the
Well, now that Festival season is up and rolling, adjusting schedules, setting timers, studying lineups and crossing fingers that the multi-tasking doesn’t overload the computer has become a full-time task. But seriously, it’s worth it. This year promises to be a wall-to-wall feast of great music by old favorites and
