The Older Brother Speaks
Earlier this year, Beady Eye (AKA the rest of Oasis fronted by Liam) released their first full length album, Different Gear, Still Speeding. As I noted here, it was and is quite good. In fact, I will be seeing them…
The Friday Five: December 2, 2011
Friday Five : ‘frī-(,)dā,-dē ‘fīv : On the sixth day of every week, I hit the shuffle button on my iTunes, then share the first five tracks and thought for each track. Sometimes there is a playlist involved, occasionally we’ll…
How’d You Like That, How’d You Like That, How’d You Like That…I Liked It!!! [The Kooks at First Ave]
“How many bands can you name that have only three albums out and, after a 21 song set, you still want more? Not many. But that’s the beauty of Brighton’s The Kooks. The recently released Junk of the Heart is…
Old Californio’s latest, ‘Sundrunk Angels’
Somehow I missed the summer release date of Old Californio‘s latest album, Sundrunk Angels. Well, I was on a 2 week east coast vacation, so that may be why – but, better late than never. The Pasadena, California band –…
The Friday Five: November 25, 2011
On the sixth day of every week, Michael Parr shuffles through his library to bring you five random tracks.
Thanks!
As we head into Thanksgiving, I just have to give a shout out and say thanks to the Leeds band, The Kaiser Cheifs. Last summer, the band released their fourth album and it came out in the most unique way…
Recap: John Prine at the Orpheum Theater in Phoenix
Pardon me while I enjoy this warm afterglow I’m feeling – the afterglow that comes from seeing living legend John Prine perform live. It was a Saturday night, and the setting was perfect – the ornate 82-year old Orpheum Theater…
The Friday Five: November 18, 2011
On the sixth day of every week, Michael Parr shuffles through his library to bring you five random tracks.
Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses – Live in Munich
Everyone I’ve met who has seen Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses in a live setting has one thing in common: they all rave about the experience. I’ve always seem to just miss him when he comes through town or…
The Friday Five: November 11, 2011
On the sixth day of every week, Michael Parr shuffles through his library to bring you five random tracks.