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Jul 17 2014
Malia / Boris Blank | Convergence
Malia is a name and an artist new to me and listening to her voice makes me wonder why? Having numerous albums under her belt not least her tribute to Nina Simone Black Orchid Malawi born Malia is a seasoned pro with very traditional values love for smooth jazz. Malia’s collaboration here with Yello sample …
Jul 06 2014
Pink Floyd album may be due for October?
Pink Floyd may be releasing a new record this fall, according to guitarist David Gilmour’s wife Polly Samson, who tweeted (and possibly leaked?) the news earlier this morning. “Btw Pink Floyd album out in October is called ‘The Endless River’” Polly Samson tweeted. “Based on 1994 sessions is Rick Wright’s swansong and very beautiful.” Consequence …
Jun 24 2014
Steve Hackett | Genesis Revisited Live At The Albert Hall
For anyone like myself who were simply not fortunate enough to have attended Steve Hackett’s Albert Hall performance of his Juggernaut Genesis Revisited tour, here is a chance to watch it in the comfort of your own home. I was lucky enough to see two of these concerts, one on the initial tour and one …
Jun 04 2014
Steve Hackett | Genesis Revisited DVD/CD realease
Prog pioneer Steve Hackett proudly announces the DVD release of his critically acclaimed live spectacular Genesis Revisited, filmed at the sold out show at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall in October 2013. The DVD of this landmark performance will hit the stores on 30th June 2014. Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall …
Jun 02 2014
RIP Kathleen Herring Petch 19:06:1930-02:06:2014
Very sad day indeed. Kathleen Herring Petch otherwise know to myself and my big sister as “me mam” passed away after losing her battle with cancer. It has been a distressing time for us and we couldn’t have coped without the team of angels administering round the clock care allowing mum to pass away in …
May 14 2014
IQ | Road Of Bones
The long awaited studio album from prog stalwarts IQ has finally arrived. Road Of Bones is an interesting proposition for IQ fans in that four fifths of the original line up are here as well as the inclusion of their well road tested keys man Neil Durant. As with most IQ albums Road Of Bones …
May 04 2014
Yes | Newcastle City Hall May 3rd.
I must admit to being a little sceptical about attending a Yes gig without Jon Anderson heading up the band. However, I was soon to be pacified a side of Yes i hadn’t really seen before. This line up although not traditional is quite a tour de force. With only a few coloured lights and …
Apr 22 2014
Nick Magnus | N’monix
Nick Magnus is without doubt a very special individual. His cheery demenour and willingness to answer questions about is ideas, music and all manner of things with regards to his endevours make him a joy to get along with. M’monix is Nick’s fifth album under his own name and one i feel close to his …