Monthly Archives: October 2014

Jack Bruce Dead, Grateful Dead Doc, Grant McLennan Books and Go See Hear for the rest o’ October.

I was saddened to see the news of Jack Bruce’s passing. I saw him a few years back as part of one of those Hippiefest shows. While it was fun to hear the big hits of Badfinger, Melanie, Jonathan Edwards … Continue reading

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Go See Hear In L.A. Oct. 23-26 (The Phish/Trampled By Turtles Edition)

yes, I’m running late again but wanted to get this out since there is so much good music happening in the next few days. Thurs. Oct. 23 Top Show(s): Power pop figureheads Sloan perform at the Bootleg; their latest Commonwealth … Continue reading

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Archives Alive – What’s New That Old: Peter, Paul & Mary, Go-Betweens, Love, Old ’97’s and more

When I was a kid, one of my main introductions to folk music was Peter, Paul & Mary. Sure there was Puff the Magic Dragon, but there was a Big Blue Frog, Stewball the race horse, Freight Trains, Rocky Roads … Continue reading

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Go See Hear In L.A. Oct. 12-19 Edition (The Wainwright, Neuwirth, Stuart & Hoge Edition)

I didn’t want to skip another week so I am getting this roundup fast and easy. Mon. Oct. 13 Top Show(s): Will Hoge always seems to be an unappreciated singer/songwriter with a rough-hewn style. The Nashville native, who has a … Continue reading

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RIP – Paul Revere

When I was a kid, one of my first introductions to rock music was watching the short-lived TV show, Where The Action Is. This ABC show, which aired in the mid-60’s, was hosted by Dick Clark as sort of a … Continue reading

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Go See Hear In L.A. Sept. 30-Oct. 6 (The King Crimson/Kings of Leon edition)

Since I am running behind, I’m just going to dive right in… Tues. Sept. 30 Top Show: I was never a Prog Rock guy but there is a something special about Robert Fripp and his regal guitar playing. The king … Continue reading

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