I don’t like Jazz, much. Never did, perhaps never will. But when I do like it, it sounds like Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section. As legend has it, West coast Art Pepper, alto saxophonist, had no idea his wife booked him a recording gig with three seasoned “rhythm” players from the East coast, fresh …
I learned of this band when I lived in Seattle and was selling off some compact discs cheaply to a young woman whom was going to open a used cd shop. She told me to watch for the Detroit Cobras in 2001. – James Bresnahan
Antigone Rising, or AR as they are known to fans, has long been known for its “grass roots” touring. They shed this reputation recently when they were chosen by the US State Department to be Arts Envoys in Israel from February 18-28, 2012. They brought to Israel and the West Bank the hope of good …
This is Peter Gabriel’s closing song, “Biko,” at Amnesty International’s “Conspiracy of Hope Tour” on June 15, 1986. It was something like a funeral in there until 80,000 of us started singing the “Uhh, uhh, ooohhh’s”. Powerful stuff. – James Bresnahan http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/peter-gabriel/video/biko_1005240.html
Many won’t believe this, and I am not joking, but we had a family dog that spoke limited English. My Mom worked with him for a while until he, Ben, a black Labrador Retriever, could say clearly, “Hi Momma, I love you, and I love you Momma.” She was talking to Ben the dog when …
People say Skynyrd was nothing more than a bar band. My favorite rock groups were mostly all bar bands at first, which is why they became so good at playing. “Freebird” is still one of my very favorite songs, as it is pure melodic muscle, great driving lead/rhythm guitars, and a simple, everyman’s lyric, sung …