You knew it had to happen eventually – The Smiths have been “widgetized,” a term which we believe originates from somewhere within Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Or perhaps it might have come from somewhere in the back of Morrissey’s closet. Regardless of the origins, we continue to enjoy The Sound of The Smiths, the recently […]
Category: The 80s
Roy Orbison – The Last Concert (in Cleveland) – Itunes Exclusive Release
I can still remember picking up the morning paper as a kid, and reading that Roy Orbison had died. I cut the article out of the paper, and was stunned that one of my favorite artists was suddenly gone. I was a bit of a late comer to Orbison’s music and while I was aware […]
Documentary, Documentary – Cheech and Chong + Radio Daze on PBS
I had the day off on Monday – something that I really didn’t brag about in advance, because I value my safety….can’t have any of my fellow friends or co-workers after me to kick my ass, ya know? But yes, it was the glorious 5 day weekend that is coming to a very sad conclusion […]
A new reason to hope that ex-Zeppelin members find new hobbies + the new GNR album
Greetings kids! I know I’ve been a tad silent in the past couple of days, and I’ve got a good explanation for that. Assuming that I start getting mail again someday (long story,) I decided to go ahead and finish up Andy Taylor’s Duran Duran book, so that I can start to power through some […]
Good Listening: Hall and Oates – Acoustic Power (1991)
Hall and Oates – Starting All Over Again (live on Aussie TV in 1991) Hall and Oates acoustic. I know you like the sound of that. So here’s the deal – Daryl Hall and John Oates went back to their roots in 1991 with the release of their album Change of Season, and had the […]
New adventures in cheap packaging – The Police
I went to Best Buy last night in search of the new Eric Johnson live DVD Anaheim. No dice on that, so I took a quick look to see if Best “sometimes we stock vinyl” Buy might by chance have the vinyl edition of the new Mudcrutch live EP. Again, denied. One newly released item […]
Whoa. Jason and the Scorchers. New Year’s Eve. Cleveland.
I know this might be a tough gig for some to pull off, with family commitments and all that stuff. But there might be a loophole for you all – check this out! The almighty Beachland Ballroom has THE legendary Jason and the Scorchers booked for a New Year’s Eve show! Tix are modestly priced […]
Huge Smithereens update from frontman Pat Dinizio
It’s been a while since I’ve checked in at Smithereens frontman Pat Dinizio’s website, and tonight’s visit brought me a lot of exciting ‘Reens news, which I will now share with you all! I am quite excited about all of the releases, but especially excited to read the news of a scheduled release date for […]
What is the law? No spill blood, of course!
2000 Pride of Arizona: Danny Elfman/Oingo Boingo It’s a good day at band camp when the music you’re practicing comes from Oingo Boingo. The rules are written in the stone Break the rules and you get no bones All you get is ridicule, laughter And a trip to the house of pain! “No Spill Blood” […]
Nothing says I love you like Keith Richards
Cassette from My Ex has been on my love list for a while now, a site where you can listen to old mix tapes from someone’s ex, and hear the story behind the mix courtesy of the original recipient of the tape. I love the story behind this mix shared by writer Jancee Dunn. How […]