Monthly Archives: May 2022

IAN GILLAN BAND – Return To The Source

May 26, 2022

Talking Elephant 2022 From smoke on the water and into clear air turbulence: ultimate hard-rock singer expands his grasp of rhythm-and-blues and gets a grip on jazz. Born out of necessity after the former DEEP PURPLE warbler’s voice was frayed … Continue reading →

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BILL BRUFORD – Making A Song And Dance

May 25, 2022

BMG 2022 Subtitled “A Complete-Career Collection” and scanning his multifaceted adventures in rhythm, comprehensive box set touches on legendary beatmaker’s musical story. It’s difficult to deny the magic of the “BB” abbreviation. Bill Bruford’s status in the world of percussion … Continue reading →

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PRETENDERS’ James Walbourne Presents New Project

May 24, 2022

Mostly known for playing guitars in PRETENDERS for the last 14 years, James Walbourne has always been busy with different endeavors outside of his main ensemble. Except for working with artists, like Jerry Lee Lewis and Dave Gahan, there were … Continue reading →

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LIPS TURN BLUE – Lips Turn Blue

May 23, 2022

MiG Music 2022 Going for aorta instead of jugular, American AOR stalwarts bid farewell to their past to embrace the future with the help of a Foreigner guest. Lips turn blue when things take a turn for the worse and … Continue reading →

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Alison O’Donnell Lets The Listener Hear Her Voice

May 22, 2022

“New songs in an ancient tradition” is how the erstwhile MELLOW CANDLE warbler Alison O’Donnell describes the gist of her forthcoming album which will see the light of day in July. One of the finest folk vocalists to have come … Continue reading →

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