I can without a doubt pinpoint the exact moment in my early childhood that set me onto the path that made me who I am today. My lifelong passion for music, writing about music and my intents to devote the rest of my life to fostering an entire community around music can all be tracedContinue reading “The Beatles Anthology, 25 Years On”
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Summer Worship: The Record Crates United Mixtape Summer Special on Dunebuggyradio.com Tonight @ 8pm EST
Tune in tonight at 8PM EST at http://dunebuggyradio.com and dig some summer grooves. We’ve got plenty of sounds of the season, including some sweltering jams, surreal surf rock, psychedelicized Afrobeat, and much more. You’ll want to crank this up to soundtrack your road trip, your beach party or your mind-expanding BBQ. Drift on in, won’t you? -KH
The Closing of The Fillmore East
On this day 48 years ago, Bill Graham shut down The Fillmore East, and with it, an entire era of popular music. After a final public concert, Graham closed the venue with a total party with an invite-only audience. The Allman Brothers, J. Geils Band and Albert King were advertised, but Edgar Winter’s White Trash,Continue reading “The Closing of The Fillmore East”
RIP Dr. John (1941-2019)
Dr. John was a living embodiment of a vast collection of American music traditions and sort of became a genre all to himself. It’s truly a surprise that he was really just one man, as he lived a life that was grand, colorful and as theatrical as any Mardi Gras parade. Please join me inContinue reading “RIP Dr. John (1941-2019)”
Happy Birthday to Miles Davis, Levon Helm and Jaki Liebezeit
If it didn’t bump right into Memorial Day, I’d say that we should make an international holiday on May 26th to celebrate the birth of these three musical geniuses. For now though, let’s remember these three true giants of music with these great performances: Miles Davis – Live in Vienna 1973 The Band – LiveContinue reading “Happy Birthday to Miles Davis, Levon Helm and Jaki Liebezeit”
The World of Promo Films (Part 2)
Continuing the list that I started in March, here’s another selection of other fine promotional videos that predate the MTV era. If you missed the first part, check that out here. David Bowie – Space Oddity David Bowie, as a performer, was made to be seen as much as he was made to be heard.Continue reading “The World of Promo Films (Part 2)”
April Round Up – Guerssen Records Edition
Guerssen Records are reissuing some of the most daring, unusual and straight up mindblowing obscure records of all time. They’re doing an especially excellent job recently, so here’s a quick rundown of some of my favorite of the label’s recent batch of releases: Thomas Hamilton – Pieces For Kohn Sometimes, there is nothing more fascinatingContinue reading “April Round Up – Guerssen Records Edition”
The World of Promo Films (Part 1)
What we know of today as the music video started out in the ‘60s as the ‘Promo Film’ or “Promotional Video.” These were essentially short films made to advertise a band’s new single, usually to replace an in-person appearance on a TV show or, in The Beatles’ case, to make up for concerts in general.Continue reading “The World of Promo Films (Part 1)”
Summer Jam Mix
The summer ain’t over yet, so here’s a chooglin mix of rockin, rural and kinda esoteric folk sounds to help you get through the rest of the season. Featuring the likes of Canned Heat, Dry Nod, Moby Grape, Hot Tuna, etc. For best results, crank this while traveling. The Band – Jam (Live at WatkinsContinue reading “Summer Jam Mix”
Fall Flashback Folk Fridays: Jade- Fly on Strangewings
Every autumn, when the nights start to get longer, the air begins to cool and all of the leaves start to change colors, I get an insatiable craving for folk music, but specifically English and psychedelic/acid folk and folk rock. I’m not entirely sure why I prefer this particular sound at this time of year,Continue reading “Fall Flashback Folk Fridays: Jade- Fly on Strangewings”
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