You know, it’s crazy when I think about the fact that I’ve seen Metallica 36 times now, yet this was the first time I’ve seen them in the last decade. I have worshipped this band since I was a kid, but the facts are the facts, and the fact is that they did a solid […]
Category: The 90s
Hey man, is that AC/DC? Yeah man. Well turn-it-up man!
Oh my God, it’s like we opened up the souls of a thousand rock and rolls….. If the Freedom Rock guys from the 80’s were around today in 2009 promoting the new AC/DC rarities box set Backtracks, I’m thinking it would look something like this video featuring Billy and George of AC/DC FanNation. Hilarious.
I’m in love with the modern world…..
Today’s vinyl score while shopping w/ Brian from Broken Headphones! You’ll recall that I was looking for this….. ….and now I need a CD/MP3!
New Music: Dennis Diken with Bell Sound
Let me introduce you to your new favorite “guilty pleasure” listening music – Late Music, the very welcome new release that hit stores and digital outlets today from Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken with Bell Sound. The Bell Sound project pairs Diken with collaborator Pete DiBella, and a list of special guests that will put a […]
Bill Champlin: The ATV Interview
During my early years as a music fan, I came across albums that would be important mile markers in my continuing musical education. Chicago 17 was an important album that introduced me to the production of David Foster, and perhaps more importantly, the vocals of Peter Cetera and Bill Champlin. Champlin was a recent addition […]
The Monday Morning Mix – When The Love Is Good – 9/27/09
Graphic by Rachael Novak Click here for details on how you can be a part of The Monday Morning Mix and win some cool stuff! We’ve got some great mixes in hand and on the way – where is yours? About Today’s Mix: We’re going to break from the steady stream of solid ATV fan […]
New Music: Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy
It’s time to share another CD with all of you that’s been a fixture in my player recently: Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy, is a tribute to the CT-based former Miracle Legion and Polaris front man and his late wife Melissa, who died suddenly in September 2008. Ciao will be available […]
A few words in defense of Human Touch and Lucky Town
My longtime blogging comrade TJ at Viva La Mainstream has been admirably reviewing an album a day, both new and old releases, since the beginning of the year. It’s one of my favorite daily reads, and this week is of special note and interest to Bruce Springsteen fans – the entire week is dedicated to […]
Mark Knopfler announces spring tour dates
Here’s something that will make many of you smile heading into the weekend – the announcement of spring tour dates from former Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler! Get Lucky (pre-order via Amazon), the new CD from Knopfler, drops in stores on Tuesday. I’m thinkin’ the Ann Arbor date might have my name on it, tagged […]
New Music: Pennywise/BYO Records
While this particular section of the blog is usually reserved for newer emerging artists, I felt like it was possible that Brian, my high school pal Casey, and others, might show up to kick my ass if I didn’t post this. LA punk label BYO Records is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with the […]