[blockquote cite=” short bio from RodPicott.com” type=”left, center, right”]The son of a welder from rural New England, Rod Picott is a masterful songwriter and soulful singer who carries with him as fine a suitcase of songs as you’ll find anywhere. Slaid Cleaves, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Fred Eagelsmith have recorded Rod Picott songs. A former … Continue reading Rod Picott: An interview and some pictures from Smio 2014
At its heart, jazz thrives on bold, sensitive interaction in the moment, and Live in Europe 1967 represents the pinnacle of that practice. ~Hank Shteamer (pitchfork.com) This famous bootleg DVD was finally released as part of LIVE in Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol. 1 in 2011. Miles Davis second great quitet: Bass – Ron … Continue reading Miles Davis: Around Midnight, live 1967 video
Paul Weller is 56, Happy Birthday! (read more) Paul Weller was born 25 May 1958. Starting with the Punk/New Wave band The Jam (1972–1982), later Weller went on to branch out musically to a more soulful “cool” style with The Style Council (1983–1989). In 1991 he established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist and … Continue reading May 25 in music history
Today we’ve found two fantastic collections, almost every live appearances done by Johnny Cash in the 60s! Our gratitude goes out to JohhnyCashfan66 who uploaded these great videos, as he says: “for the educational purpose of following one of the world’s greatest figures, I present Johnny Cash, 1960 – 1965”. Thank you!! Part 1 1960-1965: … Continue reading Videos of the day: Johnny Cash 1960s live TV appearances
“This album really started with me and my friends getting together late at night, trying to recreate that ‘70s country feel of a classic Don Williams album,” he says. “I’d bring a bottle of Irish Whiskey, we’d listen to some records, then I’d pull out a song I’d written that fit that era. We’d all … Continue reading Stephen Simmons live in Haugesund 20 Nov 2013