Category Archives: TV & DVD

Two Docs That Rock For Record Store Day

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

It is now less than 24 hours until the day that rapid music lovers have circled on their calendars – Record Store Day. In its 6th year, this celebration of indie record stores and music on vinyl has grown from … Continue reading →

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Rock Me, Rosetta – American Masters Presents: Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Rock ‘n’ Roll has always been one part Saturday Night and one part Sunday morning – a mix of wild bar nights and more soulful introspection. Early rock icons like Elvis, Jerry Lee and Little Richard all had their gospel … Continue reading →

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RIP: Andy Williams

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

Andy Williams passed away on Sept. 25 at the age 84 in Branson, Missouri, where he had his own theater since 1992. While Andy Williams had a rather square image of being a sweater-vested, middle-of-road pop performer. He did have … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: Bob Dylan And The Band: Down In The Flood – Associations and Collaborations

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

The story about Bob Dylan and the Band is a fascinating one with many compelling chapters. The folk king Dylan going electric. A longtime backing band coming into their own known simply as The Band. Dylan’s motorcycle accident and the … Continue reading →

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The ‘Mats’ Movie And Other Cool Music Documentaries

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

The Replacements were, and probably always will be, one of those important bands in my musical pantheon. And I am not the only one. Earlier this week, I wrote about the just released Treatment Bound, a ukulele tribute to Replacements … Continue reading →

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Three Wild and Crazy Guys: Kovacs, Martin and Elliott

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

I have been chronicling the various releases showcasing the unique comic mind of Ernie Kovacs (like last month’s CD debut of the 52-year-old recording Percy Dovetonsils… Thpeaks). Well, there’s new on the Kovacs front. This October, Shout! Factory will release … Continue reading →

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