Rolling Stones announce the release of the definitive live best of, ‘GRRR LIVE!’

Very exciting news for fans of The Rolling Stones as well as the parade of music making notables also featured on the upcoming title...Robert Kinsler 

THE ROLLING STONES ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THE DEFINITIVE LIVE BEST OF TITLE, ‘GRRR LIVE!’

ALBUM TO FEATURE THE BAND’S HITS FROM THEIR 60 YEAR CAREER, REMIXED AND RE-EDITED RECORDED LIVE ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY FEATURES GUESTS INCLUDING THE BLACK KEYS, GARY CLARK JR, LADY GAGA, JOHN MAYER, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & MICK TAYLOR www.rollingstones.com TRAILER LINK HERE

New York, NY (November 30, 2022) – The Rolling Stones have today announced the release of GRRR Live!, THE definitive live hits album from the band’s career. Released on February 10 via Mercury Studios, the album will be available in various formats; 3LP black, 3LP coloured white (Indies exclusive) 3LP red (d2c exclusive), 2CD, DVD + 2CD, BluRay+ 2CD. The Blu-ray and digital versions will include Dolby Atmos. The best live band in the world deserve the ultimate live greatest hits album and GRRR Live! is it, The Stones at their best! The album is available to pre-order here and features some of the greatest songs of all time including It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It), Honky Tonk Women, Start Me Up, Gimme Shelter, Sympathy For The Devil and (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. The Rolling Stones celebrated their golden anniversary in 2012 & 2013 by embarking on the 50 & Counting Tour, a 30-show itinerary for North America and Europe. On December 15, 2012, the band took the stage at Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center for the final of four shows in the New York area. Featuring guest appearances by The Black Keys (Who Do You Love?), Gary Clark Jr & John Mayer (Going Down), Lady Gaga (Gimme Shelter), Mick Taylor (Midnight Rambler) and hometown hero Bruce Springsteen (Tumbling Dice), the concert proved to be one of the most memorable shows in the band’s history. Since its original airing on pay-per-view in 2012, this show has not been available to fans until now. The concert has been re-edited and the audio has been remixed. Three songs from the December 13 show (also in Newark) will be available as bonus features on the DVD and Blu-ray: Respectable (with John Mayer), Around And Around, and Gimme Shelter.

GRR Live! Track Listing: CD1 1. Get Off Of My Cloud 2. The Last Time 3. It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It) 4. Paint It Black 5. Gimme Shelter (with Lady Gaga) 6. Wild Horses 7. Going Down (with John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr) 8. Dead Flowers 9. Who Do You Love? (with The Black Keys) 10. Doom And Gloom 11. One More Shot 12. Miss You 13. Honky Tonk Women 14. Band Introductions CD2 1. Before They Make Me Run 2. Happy 3. Midnight Rambler (with Mick Taylor) 4. Start Me Up 5. Tumbling Dice (with Bruce Springsteen) 6. Brown Sugar 7. Sympathy For the Devil 8. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 9. Jumpin’ Jack Flash 10. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction THE ROLLING STONES’ GRRR LIVE! WILL BE RELEASED ON MULTIPLE PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL FORMATS BY MERCURY STUDIOS ON FEBRUARY 10, 2023. PRE-ORDER HERE

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About Mercury Studios: Mercury Studios is a multi-faceted content studio established to develop, produce, globally distribute and invest in innovative, music-rooted storytelling across a range of media including film, television, podcasting, publishing and live-streamed performance. Taking its name from the iconic Mercury Records label, Mercury Studios is powered by Universal Music Group and creates an open space for experimentation to unleash and amplify both emerging and established artists. With offices in London and Los Angeles, Mercury Studios harnesses its established relationships with best-in-class talent from music and film, seamlessly bridging the two worlds to create a completely distinctive community of trailblazers driven by original IP, innovation and collaboration.

'Music is Still Good' episode: Gary Clark Jr., Arcade Fire, Dawes, Marcus King, more!

Check out their latest episode where TJR and Robert Kinsler discuss a handful of recent album releases from the likes of Dawes, Arcade Fire, Marcus King and Gary Clark Jr. that prove "Music is Still Good" - watch the episode HERE. 

'Don't Pass Me By,' third video & single from Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band release 'Live at the Greek Theater 2019'

Check out the exciting news about Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band below. And be sure to watch the fun video of "Don't Pass Me By" linked in the post too...Robert Kinsler

“DON’T PASS ME BY” 

THIRD VIDEO & SINGLE RELEASED 

FROM FORTHCOMING 

RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND

LIVE AT THE GREEK THEATER 2019

           AVAILABLE DIGITALLY EVERYWHERE TODAY AND 

ON DVD, BLU RAY, CD, AND A SPECIAL YELLOW DOUBLE VINYL ON NOVEMBER 25, 2022

VINYL EXCLUSIVE TO PARTICIPATING RECORD STORE DAY STORES 

PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE

 

Ringo Starr at the Greek Theater in 2019.
Photo courtesy of the artist

November 22, 2022 – Today Ringo releases Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Live at the Greek 2019 (Roccabella via BFD/The Orchard) available digitally everywhere and featuring “Don’t Pass Me By,” as performed by Ringo and His All Starr Band. Watch the official video HERE. Live at the Greek 2019  will be available this Friday, November 25, 2022 on Blu Ray, DVD, CD and a special yellow double vinyl exclusive to participating Record Store Day stores. A great gift for fans who weren’t able to catch Ringo and His All Starr band while they toured this past year. Order it here. Watch the video here 

 

“Don’t Pass Me By” was the first song ever written by Ringo, and it was first recorded with, and released by, the Beatles on November 22, 1968. Now 54 years later to the day, this wonderful live rendition is offered from this momentous concert film.  

 

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band (Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Gregg Rolie, Hamish Stuart, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonnette) played at the Greek Theater and were filmed nearly 30 years to the day when Ringo and his very first All Starr Band played there on September 3, 1989. This performance marked the last show of that tour in 2019, which included shows throughout the US and Canada as well as Japan.  It also celebrated 30 years of wonderful music, with All Starrs from previous lineups including Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Jim Keltner, Edgar Winter, Eric Carmen and Wally Palmer, joining in the finale of “With A Little Help From My Friends.''

 

From its inception and first tour in 1989 with the inaugural All Starr lineup –Joe Walsh, Dr. John, Billy Preston, Rick Danko and Levon Helm from The Band, Clarence Clemons and Nils Lofgren from Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, and session drum legend Jim Keltner–until the current and 15^th iteration – Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, who he has called  “the best 1-800-band in the land,” deliver shows packed with hits that continue to delight audiences around the world. Ringo often says of the concerts that they are peace and love fests, “I love the audience and they love me and the band,” and that is exactly what was captured at the Greek, at that famous open air arena among the Redwoods in Griffith Park, on September 2, 2019.  

 

Here is the track list, which reads like a greatest hits playlist to most of our lives: 

 

1.  Matchbox

2.  It Don't Come Easy

3.  What Goes On

4.  Evil Ways

5.  Rosanna

6.  Pick Up the Pieces

7.  Down Under

8.  Boys

9.  Don't Pass Me By

10.  Yellow Submarine

11.  Cut the Cake

12.  Black Magic Woman

13.  You're Sixteen

14.  Anthem

15.  Overkill

16.  Africa

17.  Work To Do (CD, DVD, Blu-Ray only)

18.  Oye Como Va

19.  I Wanna Be Your Man

20.  Who Can It Be Now?

21.   Hold the Line

22.  Photograph

23.  Act Naturally

24.  Help From My Friends

  

For More Information Please Visit: www.ringostarr.com

 

Media Contact: Elizabeth Freund Elizabeth@beautifuldaymedia.com

 

It’s Thanksgiving week and for Ringo fans there is a lot to be grateful for: 

2022 has been a busy year for Ringo and it will continue to be through the end of the year. On November 18 Ringo released EP3 on 10” vinyl and blue cassette. He accompanied the release with a new music video, “Everyone and Everything.” On November 25, 2022 Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Live at the Greek 2019 (Roccabella via BFD/The Orchard) is available on Blu Ray, DVD, CD and a special yellow double vinyl. In addition, Ringo's online store has recently been updated and is now carrying a limited quantity of tour merch. Also newly available are 500 life sized “Peace and Love” sculptures Ringo created of his iconic hand symbol. These will be sold exclusively through Julien’s Auctions and will benefit the Lotus Foundation. juliensauctions.com 

 

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New music: Neil Young, Richard Öhrn, The Jorgensens

Fans of classic rock, artful power pop and rousing Americana will want to check out a trio of new titles available now.

Artist: Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Title: World Record (Reprise)

You might like if you enjoy: Neil Young, Nils Lofgren, early Pearl Jam

Tell me more: World Record marks Neil Young and Crazy Horse's second album of new material released in 2022, coming only four months after the July release of Toast. Co-produced by Rick Rubin and Young, the album is bolstered by Young's long-time on-and-off again outfit Crazy Horse (bassist Billy Talbot, drummer Ralph Molina, guitarist-accordion player Nils Lofgren). While the future of the planet is far from certain, Young carries out hope for our endangered home via the lovely opener "Love Earth." Young unleashes a sonic firestorm of blues-drenched grunge on "Break The Chain," a song that certifies Young and company can rock as powerfully as ever. The lyrics are bleak to be sure, as evidenced by the final verse: "Let's break the chain / No human home and scarce little time / Break the chain / Break the chain." Elsewhere, Young's concern for the earth is revisited via the more experimental accordion-adorned "The World (Is In Trouble Now)" where he sings: "The flowers growing from the ground / The sunlight shining down / My memories of the past delight / In all the things I found / Because the earth has held me so." Other powerful originals on the collection include the beautiful mid-tempo rocker "I Walk With You (Earth Ringtone)" anti-war plea "Walkin' On The Road (To The Future)," yearning distortion-and-feedback wrapped "Chevrolet, and gentle Americana-flavored "This Old Planet," the latter bolstered by the layered tandem sounds of accordion and piano. Information: NeilYoungArchives.com.

Artist: Richard Öhrn

Title: Sounds in English (Big Stir Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Matthew Sweet, The Hollies, Richard X. Heyman, In Deed

Tell me more: Uppsala, Sweden's Richard Öhrn is out with his wonderful debut Sounds in English, an amazing introduction to his talents as singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. A member of the Swedish rock outfit In Deed that impressed in the early '00s with At 4000 Meters, Öhrn's new solo effort allows him to celebrate the pioneering sounds of a slew of his notable heroes — The Zombies, The Hollies, Simon & Garfunkel, The Searchers —  all while fusing those classic sounds fully with his own creative songcraft. The dozen tracks that span the disc are a true delight, with melody, harmony and emotion offered up in equal measure. The jangly opener "Seal Your Move" is bolstered by the artist's work on the 12-string Burns guitar as well as his melancholy mining vocals. The lovely folk song "5th Month Announcement" and dashing power pop sortie "Time's Not Running Out" are other early highlights on Sounds in English. "The Coolest Manners" is an immersive baroque pop gem, tapping into bona fide Zombies territory. The infectious melodic rocker "Take This Bottle," jazzy "Every Shade," dramatic "If I Could Read Your Mind" and sumptuous closer "Spanish Moon" are among the other shining originals on the album. Information: BigStirRecords.com.

Artist: The Jorgensens

Title: Americana Soul (Paramour Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Johnnyswim, Americana

Tell me more: Americana Soul is the perfect introduction to The Jorgensens. A Minnesota-based group headed by married couple Kurt and Brianna Jorgensen, the troupe blends blues, soul, roots, jazz, R&B and others styles across the aptly titled Americana Soul. Opening the record is the inspired "Old Black Crow," a track featuring Kurt Jorgensen's strong lead vocals and muscular slide guitar work as well as a wonderful Latin funk finale. The followup "Miles" features Brianna Jorgensen's signature soprano positioned amidst a soundscape that includes slide guitar and the artful use of horns. The soulful "Dark Road" blends soul and gospel flourishes with some flashy guitar further enhancing the track. "Shake It" weaves and rolls via a deep groove whilst layered with powerful lead and harmony vocals. The blues ballad "Leave Your Light On" finds the couple sharing lead vocals and enhancing the traditional soundscape with creative harmonies. "State Line" is a luxurious foray that showcases Brianna Jorgensen's top-tier singing. Americana Soul is welcome addition to the growing Americana music movement. Information: TheJorgensens.com.

Robert Kinsler

Ringo Starr original Limited Edition Peace & Love Statues to be sold exclusively at Julien's Auctions to benefit the Lotus Foundation

In a world torn by violence and strife  — increasingly in cities across the U.S. over the last few years  — Ringo Starr's message of "Peace & Love" is more relevant now than ever... Check out the timely media release from Julien's Auctions below...Robert Kinsler

“RINGO PEACE & LOVE” LIFE SIZED ART SCULPTURES OF RINGO STARR’S ICONIC HAND SIGN AND MESSAGE TO THE WORLD ON SALE NOVEMBER 22ND, 2022

All Proceeds of 500 Original Numbered Limited-Edition Stainless Steel and Bronze Artworks Signed by the Beatle Legend to Benefit The Lotus Foundation Sold Exclusively Online at Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills, California – (November 22nd, 2022) –In continuation of his lifelong commitment to forge meaningful connection and to bring people and communities together while giving back to charitable causes through his art and music, Ringo Starr has unveiled a collection of 500 life sized “Peace and Love” sculptures of his iconic hand symbol to be sold exclusively on juliensauctions.com. “Ringo Peace & Love” statues will go on sale just in time for the holiday season starting November 22nd, 2022 with all of the proceeds to benefit The Lotus Foundation, whose mission funds supports, participates in and promotes charitable projects aimed at advancing social welfare in diverse areas including, but not limited to substance abuse, cerebral palsy, brain tumors, cancer, battered women and their children, homelessness, and animals in need. It’s been over five decades since Ringo Starr made the universally recognized hand gesture of Peace and Love as his signature greeting and enduring message to the world: a transmission of positivity and light that the legendary musician has sent off across the universe through his landmark musical catalog as a solo artist, Beatle and frontman of his All Starr Band; his synchronous goodwill exchanges with millions of his fans in person, online, and on stage in arenas around the world; his highly anticipated annual Peace and Love Birthday global celebrations featuring a star-studded lineup of musical friends and family; the erection of an 800 pound stainless steel monument of his hand symbol in his adopted hometown of Beverly Hills, California as well as through his paintings, books, photography and other works. Two hundred fifty stainless steel and two hundred fifty bronze original numbered limited-edition “Peace and Love” artworks designed and signed by the icon will each come with a Certificate of Authenticity housed in a Ringo Peace & Love box. Each statue is 9.84 inches (250 mm) tall with a 4.72 inch (120 mm) base and weighs 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg). The stainless-steel statue is $5,000 and the bronze statue is $2,000 (both versions include shipping).  The announcement comes this Thanksgiving week and for Ringo fans there is a lot to be grateful for: 2022 has been a busy year for Ringo and it will continue to be through the end of the year. On November 18th, Ringo released EP3 on 10” vinyl and blue cassette. He accompanied the release with a new music video, “Everyone and Everything.” On November 25th, Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at the Greek 2019 (Roccabella via BFD/The Orchard) is available on Blu Ray, DVD, CD and a special yellow double vinyl. In addition, Ringo’s online store has recently been updated and is now carrying a limited quantity of tour merch. Photo Credit: Scott Ritchie Julien’s Auctions has broken world records with the sale of Beatles memorabilia including Ringo Starr’s Ludwig drum kit which sold for a record $2.2 million, The Ludwig Beatles Ed Sullivan Show drumhead which sold for a record price of $2.1 million, The Beatles White Album owned by Ringo Starr that sold for $790,000 and John Lennon’s acoustic guitar which sold for a record $2.4 million. Julien’s has also produced the publications and sales of Starr’s best-selling hardcover retrospective books, Ringo Rocks: 30 Years of the All Starrs and Lifted: Fab Images and Memories of my Life with the Beatles Across the Universe. ABOUT JULIEN'S AUCTIONS Julien’s Auctions is the world record-breaking auction house to the stars. Collaborating with the famous and the exclusive, Julien’s Auctions produces high profile auctions in the film, music, sports and art markets. Julien’s Auctions has received international recognition for its unique and innovative auction events, which attract thousands of collectors, investors, fans and enthusiasts from around the world. Julien’s Auctions specializes in sales of iconic artifacts and notable collections including Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, Banksy, Cher, Michael Jackson, U2, Barbra Streisand, Les Paul, Neil Young, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Hugh Hefner and many more. In 2016, Julien’s Auctions received its second placement in the Guinness Book of World Records for the sale of the world’s most expensive dress ever sold at auction, The Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress which sold for $4.8 million. Julien’s Auctions achieved placement in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009 for the sale of Michael Jackson’s white glove, which sold for $480,000 making it the most expensive glove ever sold at auction. In 2020, Julien’s Auctions received its third Guinness Book of World Record placement for the sale of Kurt Cobain’s “MTV Unplugged” 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic-electric guitar, which sold for $6 million making it the world’s most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. In 2022, Julien’s Auctions sold the world’s second most expensive guitar ever sold at auction in the sale of Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar, which sold for $4.5 million. Based in Los Angeles, Julien’s Auctions has a global presence bringing their auctions and exhibitions to targeted destinations worldwide including London, New York, Las Vegas, Japan and China. Live auctions are presented for bidders on-site and online via live streaming video and mobile technology.  For more information on Julien's Auctions, go to www.juliensauctions.com. Connect with Julien's Auctions at https://www.facebook.com/JuliensAuctions or www.twitter.com/JuliensAuctions or www.instagram.com/juliens_auctions.

Arcade Fire shines at Kia Forum

Win Butler performing at the Kia Forum.

Review and photography by Robert Kinsler

Arcade Fire brought their "WE" tour to the legendary Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA on Wednesday, Nov. 16 for the first of two headline performances at the Los Angeles County venue.

For long-time fans of the Canadian indie rock band fronted by the talented husband and wife duo of Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, the good news is that the group continues to inspire with soaring modern rock that draws its power through a fusion of alternative rock, Baroque pop, new wave, dance music and other styles.

Régine Chassagne at the Kia Forum.

Over the course of two hours, Arcade Fire covered a number of tracks from their wonderful 2022 studio album WE while revisiting a slew of past classics spanning from their 2004 debut Funeral to 2017's Everything Now. The enthusiastic crowd was fully in tune with the band, and thankfully thrilled with the band's riveting performance and the fantastic setlist.

Arcade Fire continues to find ways to fully connect with its audience. There were many times where members of the band would venture out into the crowd, or perform on a second stage positioned in the middle of the floor.

Arcade Fire performing their encore on a second stage positioned 
on the floor of the Kia Forum.

In fact, Arcade Fire performed their full encore on that second stage - including a moving version of Tom Petty's "Free Falling" before raising the roof with their own "Wake Up."

Win Butler standing atop a piano at the Kia Forum.

Arcade Fire setlist at the Kia Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

Age of Anxiety I

Ready to Start

Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)

It's Never Over (Hey Orpheus)

My Body Is a Cage

Afterlife

Reflektor

Creature Comfort

Age of Anxiety (Rabbit Hole)

The Lightening I

The Lightening II

Rebellion (Lies)

The Suburbs

The Suburbs (Continued)

Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)

Unconditional II (Race and Religion)

Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)

Everything Now

Encore:

End of the Empire I-III

End of the Empire IV (Sagittarius A*)

Free Falling (Tom Petty cover)

Wake Up

New Music: The Beatles, Glen Phillips, Jeff Berlin

Check out these incredible titles available now.

Artist: The Beatles

Title: Revolver Special Edition (Capitol Records)

You might like if you enjoy: The Beatles, The Zombies

Tell me more: The Beatles' 1966 album Revolver is widely considered one of the British band's most beloved albums. The newly-released Revolver Special Edition showcases just how brilliant John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — along with producer George Martin and engineer Geoff Emerick — were at creating one of the greatest recordings of the 20th century over the course of a few short months leading up to its release in August 1966. The range of material across the album astounds; listeners will be reminded how many light years ahead the Fab Four were compared to their contemporaries. The material ranges from Harrison's propulsive rocker "Taxman," yearning "I Want To Tell You" and Indian music-immersed "Love You To" to McCartney's beautiful Baroque gem "For No One" and rapturous R&B blast "Got To Get You Into My Life." Lennon's talents are showcased via the driving power pop nugget "And Your Bird Can Sing," rollicking "Doctor Robert" and experimental masterpiece "Tomorrow Never Knows." The expanded deluxe edition of Revolver (the Super Deluxe 5CD Edition is the title reviewed in this column) includes a new stereo mix of the album by GRAMMY Award winning producer Giles Martin (son of the late George Martin) and Sam Okell, two "Sessions CDs" of outtakes, rehearsals, demos and studio chat, the original 1966 mono album, along with a bonus EP with stereo mixes and the original 1966 mono versions of "Paperback Writer" and "Rain" (those two epic singles preceded the release of Revolver). The expanded Revolver Special Edition also includes a 100-page book with a foreword by McCartney, an essay by Questlove, detailed track notes, photographs and ephemera including handwritten lyrics, tape boxes and extracts from artist Klaus Voormann's graphic novel on the making of the GRAMMY-winning original album cover. Watch this writer and TJR discuss the collections outtakes, rehearsals and studio chat via a video available on YouTube HERE. Information: TheBeatles.com. 

Artist: Glen Phillips

Title: There Is So Much Here (Compass Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Toad the Wet Sprocket, Neil Finn, Aimee Mann

Tell me more: Beloved as the frontman for Toad the Wet Sprocket, singer-songwriter Glen Phillips is back with his latest solo album, There Is So Much Here. A master at chronicling the emotion-filled events in own life with originals that are literate, infectious and timeless, Glen Phillips mined his experiences going through the COVID lockdown on his way to the creation of the marvelous 11-track disc. This was also a singular period where Phillips used the rare experience of being home for an extended stretch to reflect on his life in ways new to him. The range of material across the album will please fans of Phillips' past parade of triumphs. The soaring "Other Birds of Prey" is a euphoric rocker that recalls the high marks set on Toad the Wet Sprocket's Dulcinea. Elsewhere the bouncy "I Was a Riot" (a particularly confessional examination of the end of a relationship), lovely piano-anchored "The Bluest Eye," spacious "Brand New Blue," melodic rocker "Center Of The Circle" and jazz-infused "The Sound of Drinking" — the latter an introspective look at everyday joys that draws favorable sonic comparisons with the work of Bruce Cockburn — allure the listener. The acoustic "Skeleton For School," infectious "Stone Throat," and luxurious "Call the Moondust" are other standouts on the masterwork. Information: GlenPhillips.com. 

Artist: Jeff Berlin

Title: Jack Songs (Jeff Berlin Music Group)

You might like if you enjoy: Jack Bruce, Cream, Eric Johnson, Alex Lifeson

Tell me more: Although Jack Bruce passed away in October 2014, he was already widely regarded as one of the greatest rock and roll bassists of all time. Now Bruce  — best known for fronting the '60s rock trio Cream (the supergroup also featured guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker) — is being celebrated by modern-day bassist-composer Jeff Berlin on the aptly-titled Jack Songs. Berlin stands as one of the greatest bass players of his generation, having garnered recording and performance credits with a slew of jazz and rock greats including Bill Bruford, Allan Holdsworth, Jon McLaughlin, Patrick Moraz, Frank Zappa, and more. Now he joins forces with a who's who of greats on a Jack Songs to complete a truly ambitious project inspired by Giles Martin's approach on The Beatles' Love CD. "His (Martin) production work on this CD is fantastic. I tried to follow his example of his fitting various Beatle song quotes from different tunes into each tune by doing a similar thing by combining different Jack songs," Berlin said of his approach. Among the greats who lend their talents across Jack Songs is Sammy Hagar (Van Halen), Alex Lifeson (Rush), Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band), Eric Johnson, Nathan East (Fourplay), Geddy Lee (Rush), Tony Levin and many more. Information: JeffBerlinMusicGroup.com.

Robert Kinsler

Sigur Rós to Livestream from Reykjavík on Nov. 25, 2022 - Final Show of Tour

Exciting news for fans of Sigur Rós...Robert Kinsler

SIGUR RÓS

 

Photo credit: Hörður Óttarson

ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER 25 LIVE STREAM FROM FINAL NIGHT OF 2022 WORLD TOUR AT LAUGARDALSHÖLLIN, REYKJAVÍK

 

REUNITE WITH AMIINA STRING QUARTET & BRASSGAT Í BALA HORN SECTION FOR A VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

 

DIGITAL REISSUE OF 2002 ALBUM ( ) OUT NOW

Today, Sigur Rós announce that their forthcoming show at Reykjavík’s Laugardalshöllin will be live streamed via Veeps on November 25, 2022 at 8 p.m. GMT/12 p.m. PST/ 3 p.m. EST. It is the band’s final show of their 2022 world tour, their first tour since 2017.

 

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The concert will see the band joined by string quartet, Amiina and horn section Brassgat í Bala. It is the first time in fourteen years that both Amiina and Brassgat í Bala have performed together on stage with Sigur Rós. The band are thrilled to be bringing this line-up together for a momentous hometown show.

 

 

Tickets are priced at $14.99 (£15.07) and the stream will be available to watch for all ticket holders 48 hours after broadcast. Please note, no tickets will be available to purchase after the air date and must be purchased in advance.

 

Last month, the band digitally reissued their 2022 album ( ) , remastered by legendary engineer Ted Jenson at Sterling Sound. Recorded in an empty swimming pool in Álafoss, Iceland, ( ) arose from what Sigur Rós refer to as a period of “exploration and expectation.The remastered album includes unheard studio sessions of existing tracks and two B-Sides from the original “Untitled 1” single.

 

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Showing no signs of breaking their prolific streak, Sigur Rós will release their new album in 2023.

 

 

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Big Head Todd and the Monsters make triumphant return to The Coach House

Big Head Todd and the Monsters performing at The Coach House
in San Juan Capistrano, CA, on Wednesday night, Nov. 9, 2022.

Who: Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Jim Dalton & Jeremy Lawton

Where: The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA

When: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022

Next: Big Head Todd and the Monsters has a number of upcoming Southern California dates. The band performs in Ventura on Nov. 11; in Solana Beach on Nov. 12 and 13; and in Pioneertown on Nov 14

Information: bigheadtodd.com

Todd Park Mohr at The Coach
House on Nov. 9, 2022.

Review by Robert Kinsler

Photography by Bob Steshetz

Playing their signature blend of blues, rock, funk and jam with artful force, Big Head Todd and the Monsters returned to The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA on Wednesday night to thrill a packed and enthusiastic crowd. Performing a 110-minute set of material, Todd Park Mohr (lead vocals, guitar), Brian Nevin (drums), Rob Squires (bass) and Jeremy Lawton (keyboards, slide guitar) impressed from the moment they hit the stage of the legendary venue.

Opening with their enticing blues-flavored original "Josephina" (a track off their wonderful 2014 album Black Beehive), the quartet offered up the track with the perfect blend of raw power and nuanced virtuosity.

Todd Park Mohr immersed in the 
music on Nov. 9, 2022.

From there, BHTM performed a fantastic new original, "Thunderbird." A catchy country-tinged riff rocker bolstered by a fiery lead guitar solo courtesy of Mohr, the other three members of the outfit created a dynamic approach further amplifying the power of the cut. 

Brian Nevin behind the kit at The Coach House. 

With the exception of a brief hiccup during "King Kong" — where Mohr's guitar cut out — BHTM energetically delivered each song as if it was their greatest hit. An emotive laid back nugget, "Ellis Island" allowed the troupe to explore the corner of the sonic universe where blues and jazz meet; the foursome turned on a dime performing the '90s-styled reggae rocker "Please Don't Tell Her" with a breezy vibe adding to the magic. 

Jeremy Lawton at the Coach House.

Other standouts of the set included the Texas-blues mining "Dirty Juice" with Lawton tearing it up on slide guitar and Mohr's powerhouse vocals showcased, the groove-and-blues gem "New World Arisin'," "Vincent Of Jersey" with Mohr taking the beginning alone accompanied by his guitar, and a flat-out bewitching version of the band's 1993 hit "Bittersweet," the latter a sweeping and zestful version enhanced by the work of all four band members.

Bassist Rob Squires on Nov. 9, 2022.

BHTM also celebrated several of their heroes during the set; early there was a ferocious Chicago blues take on Buddy Guy's "Sit and Cry (The Blues)"  — originally recorded back in 1958 — while later on they covered John Lee Hooker's timeless "Boom Boom" with equal abandon.

From left, Todd Park Mohr and Jeremy Lawton at the Coach House.

The encore was definitely worth the wait. The Boulder, Colorado band delivered a mighty version of "Circle," the rousing single from the band's major label debut Sister Sweetly. Park's emotive and convincing vocals were fully in sync with the song's refined beginnings and build to a huge classic rock-styled finale.

BHTM closed out the memorable set with a fun run through the Ramones' "I Want To Be Sedated."

From left, Jim Dalton and Jeremy Lawton at the Coach House.

Opening the night with a 45-minute set of Americana-meets-blues, Jim Dalton — accompanied by the aforementioned Jeremy Lawton — featured tracks from Dalton's full-length 2021 album In My Head.  

From left, Jim Dalton and Jeremy Lawton at the Coach House.

Dalton, the lead guitarist of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, brought a loose and authentic approach to his performance. The countrified "Amigos" and satiric "Serial Killer" (Dalton wrote the latter song after reading a news report about a young woman who wanted to marry serial killer Charles Manson) were among the standouts. My favorite song of the pair's set was Dalton's absolutely luxurious ballad "In My Head."