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STEVE HACKETT – The Bremen Broadcast

January 21, 2015

Wienerworld 2005 / Esoteric Antenna 2013 Start of a solo stage voyage for former GENESIS axeman, caught in a studio but live to the hilt. October 8th, 1978 saw ’s fifth solo concert ever, but such was the guitarist’s confidence … Continue reading →

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DEEP PURPLE: long overdue Long Beach memoir

January 20, 2015

There was no such thing as a typical DEEP PURPLE show back in the ’70s, only typical set lists: that’s why there’s so many concert recordings from that era – legal and otherwise. It’s taken years, though, to bring an old … Continue reading →

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GENTLE GIANT – Live At The Bicentennial 1776-1976

January 15, 2015

Alucard 2014 Flying free, English prog mainstays caught in all their power and the glory on the eve of the United States’ 200th anniversary. Despite a slew of concert recordings released over the last two decades, 1977’s “Playing The Fool” … Continue reading →

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BRAND X – Live At The Roxy LA

January 4, 2015

Zok 1995 / Gonzo 2013 Rare document of jazz-rock finest combo at their most unbridled – raw and wild. They were a peculiar team, BRAND X: the band always seemed to avoid fusion of rock and jazz but rather interweave … Continue reading →

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KEITH EMERSON & GREG LAKE – Live From Manticore Hall

January 3, 2015

Esoteric 2014 Two thirds of a mighty trio strip the bombast to come closer to home. 2010’s High Voltage Festival was the last time ELP arrived before the audience: the effort put into just one performance put Carl Palmer off … Continue reading →

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