Monthly Archives: June 2013

Billy Sherwood Gets Back With PROG COLLECTIVE and William Shatner

June 17, 2013

There’s no stopping to erstwhile YES associate Billy Sherwood, who’s been engaging in a string of all-stars projects over the last years. And now, having just fulfilled bass duties on the ALAN PARSONS PROJECT live dates, he’s busy tying loose ends … Continue reading →

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VARIOUS ARTISTS – No Quarter: All-Star Tribute To Led Zeppelin

June 16, 2013

VARIOUS ARTISTS - No Quarter: All-Star Tribute To Led Zeppelin

Mausoleum 2012 A rare thing: mostly successful reimaginings of mostly obvious selection from the classic catalogue. It’s so difficult that Tortelvis’ approach might be the best: ZEP’s meld of blues, hard rock and folk and hard rock remains so unique … Continue reading →

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BIV AND THE MNEMONICS – The Pace

June 15, 2013

Moo Moo 2013 San Fran folk-rock classicists drill down the memory with an upbeat full-blown full-lengther. One needs company in order to kick up dust or cut the rug, and since their 2009’s debut, “The Blue Orange”, the duo of … Continue reading →

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HAWKWIND Alumni Nik Turner and Alan Davey Take New Flights

June 15, 2013

With the latest surge of activity in the HAWKWIND camp – last year saw the release of the band’s “Onward”, of Dave Brock’s solo offering , and of the HAWKWIND LIGHT ORCHESTRA’s debut – it’s no wonder that other fractions of the ensemble’s extended … Continue reading →

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THE GREEN VIOLINIST – More Thrill & Never Ending Blessing

June 14, 2013

Galileo 2013 Life-affirming paean to the meek and weak who must be heard. Admiring a Chagall masterpiece is a great way to get rid of depression, and Vincent Dufresne, who adopted the painting’s title for his project, know this only … Continue reading →

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