Monthly Archives: October 2024

Iain Matthews’ Beginnings Get Anthologized

October 21, 2024

It’s one of the genuine injustices in the field of rock that the talents of Iain Matthews remain underestimated for over half a century after the singer jumped the FAIRPORT CONVENTION ship to venture into solo waters – either under … Continue reading →

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SPIRITS BURNING’s Rare Concert Outing Makes It To Disc

October 20, 2024

Given the complex concept of SPIRITS BURNING albums and stellar cast Don Falcone, the project’s mastermind, engages in bringing it to life, one would think the virtual ensemble’s oeuvre is bound to be a studio-only proposition. However, 2017 saw the … Continue reading →

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John Mayall’s Concert Archive Makes A Massive Box Set

October 19, 2024

It’s quite unlikely that there’s anyone in need of a regular John Mayall fix, yet if there is such an aficionado, a steady flow of releases documenting the creative path of the Godfather of British Blues keeps the listener on … Continue reading →

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LAZARUS HEIGHTS – Papillon

October 18, 2024

Lazarus Heights 2024 Out of Dordogne to spread their wings over the world, international troupe flutter to the sun. When a band issue their debut album after almost two decades of existence, this record had better be good, and not … Continue reading →

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Ginger Baker’s Marquee Escapades Ready For Release

October 18, 2024

AIRFORCE might be the most prominent of the bands Ginger Baker steered towards melodic delirium, but the early ’80s saw another one emerge in the wake of the legendary drummer’s leaving HAWKWIND after his short stint with the space-rock bandits … Continue reading →

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