Kala Good
M.I.A. Her follow up to her very successful debut, Arular, was released a couple weeks ago. It’s called Kala, and I have to say, I’m enjoying it even more than her first. I love cool sounds. This album has ’em.…
Come Over to Jeb’s Yard, Get Your Heaven Right Here
I heard another older song a few weeks ago that’s brand spanking new to me, courtesy of Sirius (where Steve Earle now has his own radio show on Outlaw Country – yipee!). This one is by Jeb Loy Nichols. Jeb…
Whatever Happened to Terence Trent D’Arby?
Why, he changed his name to Sananda Maitreya in 2001 after a series of dreams and moved to Italy. Duhh. But seriously, he did. And he’s still active on the scene. You can cruise over to Sananda’s web site and…
First Listen: Marcus Miller – Free
I’ll be honest here, I did not know much about Marcus Miller before I decided to write this piece. I only knew him as the bass player for Miles Davis. Let’s see what Wikipedia has to say: … a jazz…
Springsteen Tour Dates and FREE Radio Nowhere on iTunes
We got tour dates! And it looks like I’ll will be heading out to L.A. to catch the October 28th show. It looks like there’s still room in there to schedule a Phoenix date, but who knows? So L.A., here…
“Everywhere like such as”
This has absolutely nothing to do with music, but I had to share this nugget of wisdom from a Miss Teen U.S.A. contestant. You can just hear the crickets chirping between her ears. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WALIARHHLII 336 278]
Review: Debbie Harry’s ‘Necessary Evil’
Gonzo takes the wheel for a review of Debbie Harry’s new album. – Pete…. (2007, Five Seven Music) I have to begin by admitting two things. First, I’m a big Blondie fan. I have all of their albums on vinyl,…
The Boss Live at the Roxy, 1978 (Part Three)
August 24th, 1978 cover, photo by Lynn Goldsmith You’re a patient bunch, but it’s worth the wait, don’t ya think? Tonight, we finish off Bruce and the band’s legendary 7-7-78 show at the Roxy… Part Three Independence Day Born to…
Steve Earle performs City of Immigrants on Letterman
We’ll see how long this stays online, but in the meantime, here’s Steve with his Wire look. Any Wire watchers out there? Have Steve’s episodes began yet? Steve’s lovely wife Allison Moorer joins in on backup vocals.
The Boss Live at the Roxy, 1978 (Part Two)
photo by Bob Minkin Bruce’s new tune, “Radio Nowhere” leaked yesterday. It’s a straight-ahead rocker. One of my Boss Forum posters said it’s reminiscent of “867-5309” as performed by Pearl Jam [Edit: Tommy Tutone’s song as Pearl Jam would perform…
