I got a message from Paul Birchall a few days ago to remind me that he would be playing a gig at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt with the Snake Davis band and i simply couldn’t resist the opportunity to see Snake Davis again after the last one i attended in Stokesley a few months ago. …
Oct 05 2014
Genesis revelations – Together & apart
My view of last nights Genesis documentary are already known to some. However, to the world my view is that too many omissions with regards to Steve Hackett’s huge body of solo work and his recent Genesis revisited work were nothing short of a scandal. It was good to see Mr Gabriel keeping Banks …
Sep 15 2014
The Meister’s Prog Chronicles
Rummaging in the attic recently i stumbled upon some old boxes that brought back many memories and emotions. Amongst the trinkets were some old concert programs, badges and ticket stubs from some of the most memorable gigs i attended over the years. It reaffirmed to me just how music chronicles your life and just …
Jul 18 2014
Darryl Way | Children Of The Cosmos
Well, i have to admit to this album creeping up on me and almost dismissed it out of hand on first hearing it. Shame on me! In my own defense the reasons were many fold but i should know by now not to judge a book by it’s cover. Speaking of which, the cover of …
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 …