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Apple and EMI To Release Limited Edition Stereo USB
From The Beatles.com Following the September 9 (9-9-09) debut of The Beatles’ digitally re-mastered catalogue on CD, Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music are pleased to announce the worldwide release of a limited edition of only 30,000 Beatles Stereo USB apples on December 7 (December 8 in North America). The exquisitely crafted, apple-shaped USB driveContinueContinue reading “Apple and EMI To Release Limited Edition Stereo USB”
Beatles to Release Re-mastered Catalog on $279 USB Drive | Digital Media Wire
Beatles to Release Re-mastered Catalog on $279 USB Drive | Digital Media Wire.
Rodriguez Gig in Detroit and possible Australian Tour in April 2010
Rodriguez has agreed to play an informal set on Monday, November 2nd at Donovan’s, in Detroit, around 10pm. He will be playing solo and there is no cover charge. It is to help raise support and bring in patrons for the local business experiencing financial difficulties. Donovan’s Pub 3003 W. Vernor Hwy 313-964-2267 Additionally, thereContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Gig in Detroit and possible Australian Tour in April 2010”
Table Mountain Blues Summit – 2009
The Biggest and Best Blues festival in the country is again making it’s home at the majestic Bloemendal Winehouse on the 28th of November 2009. This spectacular event is Presented by Combustion Technology and Boulevard Blues in conjunction with Fender with the hottest Blues/Rock bands coming together for 10 hours of non stop music thatContinueContinue reading “Table Mountain Blues Summit – 2009”
The Rolling Stones – Hot Rocks 1964-1971 (South African pressing)
This album, which was released in 1972, was my main introduction to The Rolling Stones. The South African pressing had a different track listing to the US release, which I only discovered when I bought the CD sometime during the 90’s. The South African pressing included ‘Little Red Rooster’ and ‘Under The Boardwalk’ for example,ContinueContinue reading “The Rolling Stones – Hot Rocks 1964-1971 (South African pressing)”
A chronological history of Rodriguez: the man, the myth, the music
Archives 1997 to 2010 Home | Introduction | News | The Man | The Myths | The Music | The Magic | The Memories | The Forum This Timeline was compiled by Brian Currin and printed in the booklet of the All The Facts 2CD compilation released in September 2009 by PT Music. Updated inContinueContinue reading “A chronological history of Rodriguez: the man, the myth, the music”
Rodriguez – New Tour Dates Confirmed
Matt Sullivan from Light In The Attic wrote: “Rodriguez called last night from Cardiff, mentioning that yesterday’s show at the Green Man Festival in the UK was a big success! More tour dates have just been announced below, including a trip back to South Africa, followed by dates in the US, France and UK.” SOUTHContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez – New Tour Dates Confirmed”
Rodriguez South African Tour September 2009
The Living Legend Rodriguez SA Tour – September 2009 With opening act: AcousticA 13 – Cape Town – Willowbridge Barnyard 18 – Plett Barnyard 19 – Mosselbay Barnyard 27 – Pretoria – Menlyn Barnyard 28 – JHB – Broadacres Barnyard Rodriguez is currently one of the world’s biggest cult musicians with fans all over theContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez South African Tour September 2009”
San Diego Band takes their name from Freedoms Children album
According to an article in the recent Classic Rock magazine (issue 134), San Diego Psychedelic Prog Rockers took their name from South African band, Freedoms Children 1970 album ‘Astra’. Astra’s debut album is called ‘The Weirding’ and the Roger Dean inspired artwork is by Arik Moonhawk Roper. This San Diego band is not to beContinueContinue reading “San Diego Band takes their name from Freedoms Children album”
Like Woodstock, Man
A compilation to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock. I’ve been listening to the ‘Woodstock’ and ‘Woodstock 2’ CDs over and over recently and decided to compile a ‘Woodstock 3’ CD. It opens with the first song by the opening artist and closes with the last song by the last artist to appear. The songsContinueContinue reading “Like Woodstock, Man”
Tina Schouw Solo at Jade lounge – no cover charge
Hello feisty friends, music lovers and “we’re not afraid of the weather” go-getters This is the final “mind-jig” to keep you in the loop about my solo performance as part of the last Levi’s Vintage Sunday line-up this coming Sunday 28th June 2009 at the Jade Lounge. And yes Winter is here, but don’t beContinueContinue reading “Tina Schouw Solo at Jade lounge – no cover charge”
Luna Paige in studio and on TV this month
Posted by Luna Paige I have just recorded 4 new songs in Sunset Studios and had the best time ever! I am so excited about the musical developments. I was lucky enough to collaborate with 2 great artists whose work I really admire and respect. They are Gerald Clark and Chris Chameleon. I recorded aContinueContinue reading “Luna Paige in studio and on TV this month”
Rodriguez – Live on the Streets of Paris (video)
Posted by Matt Sullivan, Light In The Attic Please find below all links to l’Express website (3 millions people per month) for which Rodriguez recorded such open air little session. Interview et session acoustique en plein air de Sixto Rodriguez (en 2 parties) : http://www.lexpress.fr/culture/musique/Folk/inner-city-blues-la-street-session-de-sixto-rodriguez-1-2_764760.html http://www.lexpress.fr/culture/musique/Folk/crucify-your-mind-la-street-session-de-sixto-rodriguez-2-2_766195.html
Rodriguez North American Tour Dates
Posted by Matt Sullivan, Light In The Attic I hope you can catch one of the upcoming North American dates. The shows in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles will feature full horn sections. Mon, Jun 22 – Richard’s On Richards – Vancouver – w/ Pink Mountaintop (Solo) Tue, Jun 23 – The Triple DoorContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez North American Tour Dates”
Rodriguez – Events
During the upcoming U.S. West Coast tour, Rodriguez will be stopping by two excellent record stores to sign autographs prior to the evening shows… Mon, June 22 at 6 PM @ Zulu Records 1972 West 4th Ave Vancouver, BC http://www.zulurecords.com Wed, June 24 at 6 PM @ Jackpot Records 203 SW 9th Ave. (corner ofContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez – Events”
Rodriguez Tour Dates Updated
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”
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!”
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