The great Rod Picott is currently touring in Norway, go see him! Mr. Picott is not new on the scene, but he has not gotten the attention he deserves. He is a very good singer and songwriter. Bio (from rodpicott.com): The son of a welder from rural New England, Rod Picott is a masterful songwriter … Continue reading Look out for: Rod Picott – new album and tour
I landed @ 45 concerts in 2012… a great year it has been. Here is my list of the 20 best: Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band (The Second night in Bergen, July) Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band (First Night Bergen July) Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires (First Concert, Bergen, June) Justin Townes … Continue reading The 20 best concerts of 2012 according to Egil
I’ve seen excactly 80 concerts this year (and a few more that I’ve seen parts of) and here is my list of the 30 best concerts 2012: 1. Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band (The Second night in Bergen, July) 2. Wilco (Oslo, February) 3. Afghan Whigs (Oslo, August) 4. Bruce Springsteen & The … Continue reading The 30 best concerts of 2012 according to Hallgeir
1. Bob Dylan – Tempest “Playing to the big crowds Playing to the cheap seats Another day in your life until your journey’s end Shine your light, move it on, you burn so bright, roll on John” When Tempest was released back in September.. I listened to the album intensely for a couple of weeks… It … Continue reading Best albums of 2012: number 1 to 5
Both members of Johanna’s Visions writing staff voted and about 190-100 albums were nominated in the process of compiling our year-end “Best album of 2012” list. Like Johanna’s Visions web site itself, the list features an eclectic mix of genres, but with an emphasis on roots oriented stuff (country, soul and rock’n roll). It features … Continue reading The 25 Best albums of 2012