Fernando Perdomo Extols The Talents Of Hall, Oates And Rundgren

October 24, 2024

If there’s anything predictable about Fernando Perdomo, it’s his unpredictability that occasionally encompasses even such customary Fern features as his headgear and facial hair. No one can ever know when the American musician delivers a fresh collection of original pieces like "Self" or collaborative effort like "Art" – or drive another tribute album like "Ram On" which celebrated a certain McCartney classic. What’s also permanent about this performer is his love for Todd Rundgren – Perdomo’s a Todd nut – which already got manifested in his "Someone/Anyone?" project. And now Fernando found a way to combine it with his admiration of a Hall & Oates platter of a five-decade vintage.

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FOGHAT Remember Fallen Brethren On New Single

October 23, 2024

Delivering delights on a large scale is what FOGHAT have been doing for decades, and the foursome’s last album "Sonic Mojo" was another demonstration of the ensemble’s relevance and vitality. Still driven by Roger Earl and featuring two fine guitarists, Bryan Bassett and Scott Holt, plus bassist O’Quinn, the group didn’t stop there, though, and prepared a new single for release on November 29th. Bearing a fresh piece on its A-side, “On Tonsils And Sneakers” is bound to be very special as it’s dedicated to the sadly departed former band members, Lonesome Dave Peverett and Rod Price.

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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 his own name or with SOUTHERN COMFORT and PLAINSONG as well as, much later, HI-FI which the veteran formed with PAVLOV'S DOG‘s David Surkamp. Such early Matthews’ albums as "If You Saw Thro' My Eyes" and "Tigers Will Survive" – released at the time when Iain had only one “i” in his name – are classic examples of the English artist’s skills as a composer, performer and interpreter, and it’s these records, and related recordings, that are at the core of a box set scheduled to appear on December 6th.

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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 fluid line-up solidify into a concert band for a few onstage performances, one of which find the collective grace the boards of Kozfest in England. Once there, ivories driver Falcone was joined by three former Hawkwinders – singer Bridget Wishart, drummer Richard Chadwick and guitarist Steve Bemand – as well as additional vocalist and six-stringer – respectively, Kev Ellis and Martin Plumley – and bassist Colin Kafka. Fortunately, that outing got recorded for the document which will see the light of day on December 13th

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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 their toes and sometimes leaves them wishing for a conceptual approach to his archives. This is why the 35-CD set titled “The First Generation: 1965-1974” which was issued in 2021 and comprised, for the most part, the veteran’s studio albums, with a generous addition of previously unheard concert recordings, found a grateful audience. But “The Second Generation: Live Magic 1968-1993” collection, slated to see the light of day on March 7th, 2025, is aimed at an even more dedicated connoisseur.

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