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”
Author Archives: Brian Currin
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”
Monday Morning Music Mix
What am I listening to this morning? An eclectic mix … wonderful thing this iTunes random setting, with a little bit of help from me of course. Love having music playing while I am updating and creating web presences. Hey You – Dean Wareham (Pink Floyd cover) Friday I’m In Love – Dean and BrittaContinueContinue reading “Monday Morning Music Mix”
A new look, new sound Rodriguez (written 30 years ago!)
The Telegraph, Sydney 26th March 1979 by Roger Crosthwaite COMING FROM REALITY by Rodriguez. Blue Goose MLF269. Quite a change from Rodriguez’s first album Cold Fact. On Cold Fact Rodriguez sang bitter, disillusioned songs about slums, drug abuse and broken love affairs. Something in between the two albums obviously changed his point of view becauseContinueContinue reading “A new look, new sound Rodriguez (written 30 years ago!)”
Powerhouse Sods
Recently downloaded West, Bruce and Laing’s ‘Live ‘N’ Kickin’ album from LostTunes.com (cool place to download old obscure rock). Which inspired me to listen to some of my other favourite power trios from my Golden Age of Rock [1967 to 1974]. So here is a virtual compilation of live tracks by a few awesome powerContinueContinue reading “Powerhouse Sods”
Rodriguez – Coming From Reality: a history in covers
From Sugarman.org website Coming From Reality USA 1971 Coming From Reality South Africa 1972 After The Fact South Africa 1976 After The Fact/ Coming From Reality CD South Africa 1996 After The Fact/ Coming From Reality CD South Africa 2002 After The Fact/ Coming From Reality (Remastered CD) South Africa 2005
Footstomping Music Vol. 2 from Rock Of Ages
Benjy Mudie on Rock Of Ages website Finally after months of label negotiations we are almost ready to release Vol.2 – whilst the track listing is not entirely finalised you can count on the following classic bands and tunes: Juicy Lucy – Who do you love Trapeze – You are the music (we are theContinueContinue reading “Footstomping Music Vol. 2 from Rock Of Ages”
Rodriguez non-album tracks available on ‘Best Of’ compilation
Non-album tracks recorded with Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey in 1972, ‘Street Boy’, ‘Can’t Get Away’ and ‘I’ll Slip Away’ (1972 re-recording of 1967 single), are all available on ‘Sugar Man – The Best Of Rodriguez’ compiled by PT Music and Sugarman.org in 2005.
RODRIGUEZ ‘COMING FROM REALITY’ gets new lease of life
By Mark Stevenson, 12 March 2009 Like buses. You wait nearly forty years for an album by Rodriguez and now you get two in a year…. Rodriguez ‘Coming From Reality’ Album released on 4th May 2009 on Light In The Attic. http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/106134-rodriguez-coming-from-reality-gets-new-lease-of-life.html
Top 10 Best-Selling CDs on Sugar Music – March 2009
1 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 3 2 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 1 3 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 2 4 Coming From Reality / After The Fact (2005 South African remaster) – Rodriguez 5 Cold Fact (2008 US re-issue) – Rodriguez 6 Springbok Radio Top 40: Best of Volume 2ContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Best-Selling CDs on Sugar Music – March 2009”
Rodriguez – Coming From Reality review
Coming From Reality gets US re-issue
Coming From Reality (known as After The Fact in South Africa) gets US re-issue on CD for the first time. http://tinyurl.com/comingfromreality The official Rodriguez website http://www.sugarman.org
Rodriguez Tour Dates
Tour Dates: Fri, Apr 10 High Noon Saloon, Madison WI Fri, Apr 24 Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland OH Fri, May 08 Schubas Tavern, Chicago IL Sat, May 09 Magic Stick, Detroit MI Wed, May 13 Rock and Roll Hotel, Washington DC Thu, May 14 Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia PA Fri, May 15 Bowery Ballroom, New York NYContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Tour Dates”
10th March 1998: Standard Bank Arena Johannesburg
Set List I Wonder Only Good For Conversation Can’t Get Away Crucify Your Mind Jane S. Piddy To Whom It May Concern Like Janis Inner City Blues Street Boy A Most Disgusting Song Halfway Up The Stairs I Think Of You Rich Folks Hoax Climb Up On My Music Encore Sugar Man Establishment Blues ForgetContinueContinue reading “10th March 1998: Standard Bank Arena Johannesburg”
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