Fri, May 29 Paradiso, Amsterdam , Netherlands Sat. May 30 Whelans, Dublin, Ireland Mon, Jun 1 Nouveau Casino, Paris, France Wed, Jun 3 Circolo Degli Artisti, Rome, Italy Sat, Jun 6 Barbican, London, UK Mon, Jun 22 Richard’s On Richards Cabaret, Vancouver BC Tue, Jun 23 The Triple Door, Seattle WA Wed, Jun 24 DougContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Tour Dates Updated”
Monthly Archives: May 2009
The Lucky Fish Music Festival announces the inclusion of superstar cult hero: Rodriguez.
The Lucky Fish Music Festival announces the inclusion of superstar cult hero; Rodriguez. Lucky Fish Music Festival 3 – 6 September, Jagfontein Gauteng. 2009 Authentic Ideas and the Lucky Fish Music Festival are proud to announce the inclusion of Rodriguez on the bill for this year’s line up. Rodriguez is the second international act toContinueContinue reading “The Lucky Fish Music Festival announces the inclusion of superstar cult hero: Rodriguez.”
Rodriguez in Shindig – Album Review, May 2009
Old guys rock!
Some of the current tunes that I am really impressed with, by some of the older statesmen of rock. Sugar Man – Rodriguez, from the Daytrotter sessions, recorded 5 May 2009. Awesome. Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen, from his new Live In London double CD. What a fantastic version, and the gospel-style Hammond B3 organ soloContinueContinue reading “Old guys rock!”
Introducing the Badilisha! Poetry X-change
The Badilisha! Poetry X-change is a project that celebrates the word through the concept of ‘badilisha’, a Kiswahili expression denoting change, exchange and transformation. The upcoming festival is a highlight on the Badilisha! Poetry X-Change Calendar and presents a feast of poetry from 22nd–25th May 2009. Evening performances will take place on the 22nd andContinueContinue reading “Introducing the Badilisha! Poetry X-change”
The Beatles Yellow Album (A Virtual Collection by Brian Currin)
A selection of solo tracks from the Fab Four. Nothing unusual or rare here, just cool to have them all in one place. The Beatles – Yellow Album 1Paul McCartney & WingsMaybe I’m Amazed2John Lennon with Elton JohnWhatever Gets You Thru The Night3George HarrisonMy Sweet Lord4John LennonStand By Me5Paul McCartney & WingsListen To What TheContinueContinue reading “The Beatles Yellow Album (A Virtual Collection by Brian Currin)”
Rodriguez – Coming From Reality
Rodriguez – Coming From Reality Back in 1971, Coming From Reality was Rodriguez’s last gasp, the follow-up to Cold Fact and the final album he was allowed to record for the Sussex label. Unearthed, once again, by Light In The Attic Records, it’s another treat for fans new and old, designed – at the timeContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez – Coming From Reality”
Virtual Collections: The Beatles Green Album | Brian Currin
The Beatles – The Green Album A virtual collection (this could fit on a single CD) to complete the Red and the Blue album series. Starts with an early version of ‘One After 909’ and includes some early singles and songs not composed by the Beatles, then some classic album tracks and finishes off withContinueContinue reading “Virtual Collections: The Beatles Green Album | Brian Currin”
Shine On, Syd – A Tribute to Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett & Pink Floyd – Shine On, Syd [2006] With Syd Barrett’s passing on the 7th July 2006, I decided to compile my own virtual collection (will fit on a single CD, I think) in honour of his music and influence. I included Pink Floyd songs that do not feature Syd’s playing, but thatContinueContinue reading “Shine On, Syd – A Tribute to Syd Barrett”
Rodriguez answers Too Cool To Die’s Questions of Doom
In the late 60s and early 70s, Sixto Rodriguez released two easy Detroit City albums ‘Cold Fact’ and ‘Coming From Reality’ (both recently re-issued by Light in the Attic). Although both albums failed to sell in their original incarnation, the political voice of Rodriguez has been resurrected several times over in South Africa, Australia andContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez answers Too Cool To Die’s Questions of Doom”
Top Selling CDs On Sugar Music April 2009
1 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 1 2 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 2 3 SA Party – South Africa’s Greatest Hits (2nd edition) 4 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 3 5 Sugarman – The Best Of Rodriguez 6 Coming From Reality / After The Fact (2005 South African remaster) Rodriguez 7ContinueContinue reading “Top Selling CDs On Sugar Music April 2009”
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