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Steven Wilson - Porcupine Tree and Much More
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Posted by: Randall Gollard | Posted in: Artist / Heroes, Music Reviews
One would think that with Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson would have all the room and resources which he would need to fully explore all of his musical interests. Surrounded by stellar musicians and having complete artistic freedom, the band has spent much of 2010 on tour in support of “The…
Mountain Jam Live!
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Posted by: Randall Gollard | Posted in: Artist / Heroes, Music Reviews
You don't need to get in your car, in a plane or on a Greyhound bus to enjoy the great musicianship taking place at Mountain Jam live right now in Hunter, New York. Not in the mood for "Breakfast in bed for 400,000" as exclaimed by the infamous Wavy…
It Might Get Loud!
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Posted by: Randall Gollard | Posted in: Music Reviews
It Might Get Loud Have you seen this yet? As a guitarist, I’d have to say that it is a “Must See”, for a number of reasons. This alone is reason enough for me: The film looks at three guitarists, Jack White, the Edge, and Jimmy…
Finding Music in the noise of NAMM
Friday, February 05, 2010
Posted by: Will Cady | Posted in: Music Reviews
My first NAMM. Every time I shared that fun little fact with anyone mingling around Anaheim this past January, I was treated to the same unsettling wry grin. I’m going to kick this thing off with a fantastically obvious statement. There are many, many faces to the music industry. …
Websites for New Music Videos and News
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Posted by: Randall Gollard | Posted in: Music Reviews
I can imagine that most of you are too much like me. We all spend too much time online. And, since we are going to be online much of the time, one must know - where should we go to see/hear some new music? Well, I have a few favorites…
Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Show
Monday, November 30, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Music Reviews
I seriously hope that you ALL saw this on the tube (or the "chip") the other night. Fergie singing "Gimme Shelter" with Mick Jagger and U2? I had never heard that song sound so good before - Feegie just killed on the original vocal parts sung by Mary Clayton.…
American Idol - Are You Guilty?
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Music Reviews
Ok, I will come clean. I occasionally watched American Idol this year. In the past, a mere mention of the show and its contestants would send me into an elitist rant, complete with facial guestures and exaggerated comments that would befit Morrie Seinfeld or Frank Costanza. It's taken me over…
Wetlands Preserve Documentary on Sundance
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Music Reviews
I found this film on Sundance while channel surfing the other night - and instead of continually switching channels looking for the most annoying Billy Mays commercial, I was absolutely captivated by this documentary titled "Wetlands Preserved". The musical history of Tribeca's Wetlands Preserve has got to…
Allman Brothers!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Music Reviews
This is another report by the elusive, intrepid and fearless CEO of Source Audio, Roger Smith. A band that remains fresh after 40 years I am told that Count Basie and Duke Ellington managed to oversee bands that remained productive and highly relevant for decades. While the Grateful…
Two great bands: Gary Backstrom, and the Peacheaters
Monday, January 12, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Music Reviews
This is another report by the elusive, intrepid and fearless CEO of Source Audio, Roger Smith. As many of you have read in this blog before, I am a big fan of Harper’s Ferry in Alston, MA. It is a large wide room with nothing but good sightlines to the…