DVD Review – Mostly Autumn, That Night in Leamington

That Night In Leamington

At the beginning of the year Heather Findlay shocked the progressive rock world by announcing that she was leaving Mostly Autumn after more than a decade to embark on a solo career. The band announced that no way could she be allowed to leave without a proper goodbye. So she would be making one last [...]

Perfect Circle’s Mini-Tour Dates Set for November

When the group, fronted by Tool founder Maynard James Keenan, told the world they were back earlier this month, they left out some crucial details about the planned tour – The WHEN. The band – Keenan, Josh Freese, Billy Howerdel, James Iha and Matt McJunkins – plans multiple stops at each of five venues, with [...]

Desert Bloom 3 Heavy On the Tunes

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In the mix of sight and sound it was the music that took center stage Friday at the third creative explosion of painting and tunes at Gangplank. From hip-hop to techno to surf, Desert Bloom 3 rocked the mothership. All the while, 10 artists focused on getting their visions on canvas, ready in time for [...]

CD Review: Through Yourself & Back Again by Thriving Ivory

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THE BAND Vocals Clayton Stroope Songwriter / Keyboardist Scott Jason Guitarist Drew Cribley Drummer Paul Niedermier THE SONGS Love Alone On Your Side Some Kind of Home Where We Belong While The Candle Still Burns Moonlight Cobwebs Run Motorcade (So Long, So Long) Come November Moonlight (acoustic)

CD Review: Red Light Rabbit by The Quick and Easy Boys

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Trio touring rabidly now 9/15/10 –  8×10 w/ The Bridge – Baltimore, MD 9/16/10 –  The Saint – Asbury Park 9/17/10 –  Beatniks w/ Ten Foot Polecats – Worcester, MA 9/18/10 –  Triumph Brewing – New Hope, PA 9/19/10 –  Larry’s – Danbury, CT 9/20/10 –  Rock Shop – Brooklyn, NY 9/21/10 –  Bug Jar [...]

CD Review: Asylum by Disturbed

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Turns out it wasn’t the voices in my head I was hearing – it’s the new Disturbed CD.

Unexpected Duets

Duet: Do it! Has the concept of “duet” evolved from the classic romantic musical setting of two people singing back and forth? Can’t be sure, but the Judgment Night soundtrack? In its entirety? Yes. That’s where my brain went when I thought of “duet.” (Check the track listing) (from kouldeliee) Two modern hits that juice [...]