UNRELEASED LIVE CONCERTS DUE FROM JOHNNY WINTER, HOT TUNA, POCO AND JOHN DENVER
Collectors' Choice Music, the label that's come to be known for compelling and often unexpected CD reissues, has announced the launch of Collectors' Choice Music Live, a new label devoted to releasing great live performances, most of which have never previously been commercially available. The series will launch April 20 with the release of four CDs: Johnny Winter And's Live at the Fillmore East 10/3/70; Poco's Live at Columbia Studios, Hollywood 9/30/71; Hot Tuna's Live at the New Orleans House, Berkeley, CA September 1969; and John Denver's Live at Cedar Rapids, 12/10/87. According to Collectors' Choice Music GM Gordon Anderson, “After some ...
JOHN HIATT HITS ‘THE OPEN ROAD’ WITH NEW CD
The great John Hiatt, who last year was the recipient of a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by the Americana Music Association, and was also an inductee to the Nashville Songwriters Association, is to release a brand new album, entitled The Open Road, on the New West Records label on Monday 8th March 2010. The Open Road comprises eleven all-new tracks, recorded by Hiatt and, aptly enough, his seasoned Road band, featuring Kenny Blevins (drums), Patrick O’Hearn (Bass) and Doug Lancio (Guitars). It’s Hiatt’s most energetic outing in years – 2008’s excellent Same Old Man set was a more reflective affair, but ...
THE PRETENDERS RELEASE NEW ‘LIVE IN LONDON’ CD/DVD
E1 Music is set to release a new, live CD/DVD by legendary rock band Pretenders, "Pretenders: Live in London," on February 9th, 2010. This electrifying, 100-minute release will be available as a CD with a Bonus DVD, as well as a standalone Blu-ray disc. The Pretenders -- Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, James Walbourne, Nick Wilkinson, and Eric Heywood -- perform their biggest hits, including "Kid,""Back On The Chain Gang," "Middle Of The Road," "Brass In Pocket" and many more. The DVD & Blu-ray feature 24 live tracks. "Pretenders: Live in London" captures the band's energy at its purest form. With millions ...
JAMES BROWN ‘THE SINGLES VOL 8: 1972-1973′
Get ready for another exiting round of genius grooves from James Brown in The Singles Vol. 8: 1972-1973, a new 2-CD set in the acclaimed series that illuminates when JB became “The Godfather Of Soul.” By this era, Black music was shifting – fast. “Sixties veterans Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield managed to evolve with the changing times, but relative newcomers Isaac Hayes, Al Green and Barry White loomed as the last of a dying breed,” writes compiler and former James Brown staffer Alan Leeds in the set’s liner notes. “The era of the stage shaking, Gospel-based Southern soul man was ...
ROBIN TROWER’S TWICE REMOVED FROM YESTERDAY (1973) REISSUED ON CD LONG OUT OF PRINT IN THE U.S. ALBUM MAKES ITS RETURN IN REMASTERED FORM
Trower's post-Procol Harum solo debut Latest release from Iconoclassic Records arrives on April 6, 2010 Iconoclassic Records announces the reissue of Robin Trower's seminal debut album TWICE REMOVED FROM YESTERDAY. Following Robin Trower's departure from Procol Harum he embarked upon a remarkable solo career with the aid of James Dewar (vocals and bass) and Reg Isidore ...
LOU REED’S METAL MACHINE TRIO UK & EUROPEAN TOUR STARTS APRIL 2010
Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Trio UK & European April 2010 Tour Coincides with the digitally remastered edition release of Reed’s 1975 seminal album ‘Metal Machine Music’ - released in 5.1 Surround Sound on double vinyl, Blu Ray & DVD Audio. Lou Reed's Metal Machine Trio: MM3 will be performing what is being described as “A Night of Deep Noise” that features Lou Reed on processed and unprocessed guitars, Ulrich Krieger on tenor sax and live-electronics, and Sarth Calhoun on continuum and live processing – a collaborative affair that will see all three musicians improvise music and make soundscapes. The ...
JOE BONAMASSA SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘BLACK ROCK’
Produced By Kevin Shirley, Album Features Duet With B.B. King Bonamassa Will Tour the U.S., U.K., Europe, Russia, Japan and Australia Throughout 2010 Just awarded the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award at the U.K.'s prestigious Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards, blues-rock guitar hero and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa is set to release his tenth full-length solo album, Black Rock, on March 23, 2010. Bonamassa's sixth release on his own J&R Adventures imprint, the disc re-teams him with producer Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin), who most recently produced 2009's The Ballad of John Henry, which debuted at #1 on Billboard's ...
JEFF BECK RELEASES ‘EMOTION AND COMMOTION’ NEW CD FOR NEW LABEL RHINO
For his first studio album in seven years, Grammy-winning guitarist Jeff Beck returns with an eclectic mix of tracks that find the guitar virtuoso accompanied by a handpicked cast of talented musicians, as well as several songs accompanied by a 64-piece orchestra. Rhino unleashes the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's restless genius with EMOTION & COMMOTION. The album will be available on Atco Records, an imprint of Rhino Entertainment, on April 12 in Europe and April 13 at all retail outlets. Beck recorded EMOTION & COMMOTION late last year at Sarm Studios in London with award-winning producers Steve Lipson and ...
SANTANA LEGACY EDITION DOUBLE CD OF ‘SUPERNATURAL’ CONTAINING UNRELEASED TRACKS WITH ERIC CLAPTON, DAVE MATTHEWS ETC
One of the defining and most critically acclaimed albums of the '90s, Supernatural was the record which brought Santana to the spotlight of a new generation of fans. Joined by Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews, Everlast, Lauryn Hill, Eric Clapton, Wyclef Jean and others, Supernatural set the standard for contemporary pop and rock records moving into the new millennium. Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the multi-platinum album, the Legacy Edition includes the phenomenally successful original album completely re-mastered under Carlos Santana's supervision, a bonus disc jam packed with almost 70 minutes of rare and unreelased material, and a full color book with ...
NEW RELEASES - CD'S
UNRELEASED LIVE CONCERTS DUE FROM JOHNNY WINTER, HOT TUNA, POCO AND JOHN DENVER
Collectors’ Choice Music, the label that’s come to be known for compelling and often unexpected CD reissues, has announced the launch of Collectors’ Choice Music Live, a new label devoted to releasing great live performances, most of which have never previously been commercially available. The series will launch April 20 with the... Read more
JOHN HIATT HITS ‘THE OPEN ROAD’ WITH NEW CD
The great John Hiatt, who last year was the recipient of a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by the Americana Music Association, and was also an inductee to the Nashville Songwriters Association, is to release a brand new album, entitled The Open Road, on the New West Records label on Monday 8th March 2010. The Open Road comprises eleven all-new tracks,... Read more
THE PRETENDERS RELEASE NEW ‘LIVE IN LONDON’ CD/DVD
E1 Music is set to release a new, live CD/DVD by legendary rock band Pretenders, “Pretenders: Live in London,” on February 9th, 2010. This electrifying, 100-minute release will be available as a CD with a Bonus DVD, as well as a standalone Blu-ray disc. The Pretenders — Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, James Walbourne, Nick Wilkinson,... Read more
JAMES BROWN ‘THE SINGLES VOL 8: 1972-1973′
Get ready for another exiting round of genius grooves from James Brown in The Singles Vol. 8: 1972-1973, a new 2-CD set in the acclaimed series that illuminates when JB became “The Godfather Of Soul.” By this era, Black music was shifting – fast. “Sixties veterans Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield managed to evolve with the changing times, but... Read more
THE CHIEFTANS AND RY COODER RELEASE ‘SAN PARICO’ COLLABORATION
SAN PATRICIO is the much-anticipated new collaboration between Ry Cooder (whose glittering career includes such milestones as Buena Vista Social Club and Paris, Texas) and the legendary Irish band The Chieftains. The record takes as its inspiration the story of a group of 19th Century Irish immigrants to the USA, who were conscripted into the US army,... Read more
Decca are set to release a new Caravan anthology box set titled “The Anthology 1968-1976″ It’s an exhaustive remastered 4CD box set which includes previously unreleased studio recordings, album tracks, rare single mixes, BBC recordings and out-takes. Also includes a lavish book featuring an essay and previously unseen photographs and... Read more
New album set for release on April 6th marks reunion with producer T Bone Burnett and features guest vocals from Neko Case & Kelly Hogan Jakob Dylan will release his sophomore solo album, Women and Country, on Columbia Records on April 6th, 2010. Soulful yet striking and ripe with sublime beauty, Women and Country is the follow up to the artist’s... Read more
JOE BONAMASSA SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘BLACK ROCK’
Produced By Kevin Shirley, Album Features Duet With B.B. King Bonamassa Will Tour the U.S., U.K., Europe, Russia, Japan and Australia Throughout 2010 Just awarded the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award at the U.K.’s prestigious Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards, blues-rock guitar hero and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa is set to release... Read more
STATUS QUO’S FRANCIS ROSSI SET TO RELEASE NEW SOLO ALBUM
Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi will release his brand new solo studio album “One Step At A Time” on 3 May 2010. The album is to be released on Edel’s international rock label, earMUSIC distributed in the UK & Republic of Ireland by Absolute via Universal. Francis Rossi, who was awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List, will also... Read more
THE HOLLIES RELEASE NEW BEST OF “MIDAS TOUCH”
Track listing CD1 1 1. Here I Go Again 2. Bus Stop 3. I’m Alive 4. I’ve Got A Way Of My Own 5. King Midas In Reversenew stereo mix 6. Sorry Suzanne 7. Rain On The Window 8. Heartbeat 9. Honey And Wine 10. Ain’t That Just Like Me 11. Jennifer Eccles 12. Listen To Me 13. Butterfly 14. Air That I Breathe 15. Soldier’s Song 16.... Read more
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RE-EDITED BLU-RAY VERSION OF CHARITY CONCERT ‘A CONCERT BY THE LAKE’ WITH ERIC CLAPTON, GARY BROOKER, MIKE RUTHERFORD ETC
This all-star supergroup was brought together to play a charity concert at the historic Wintershall Estate in Surrey in aid of the charity HASTE (Heart And Stroke Trust Endeavour). With Gary Brooker of Procol Harum directing from the piano, a backing band that includes Andy Fairweather Low and Mike Rutherford on guitars, Paul Carrack on keyboards and... Read more
Rock & Roll Hero John Fogerty’s New DVD ‘Comin’ Down The Road: The Concert At Royal Albert Hall’ To Be Released Nov. 3 On Fortunate Son Records / Verve Forecast Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty’s new DVD ‘Comin’ Down The Road: The Concert at Royal Albert Hall’ will be released November 3 on... Read more
NIRVANA’S LEGENDARY NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED 1992 READING CONCERT SET TO DEBUT IN NOVEMBER
“Nirvana headlining at Reading in 1992 was something you had to see, and if you didn’t see it then it was something you pretended you saw.” –Kerrang (October 2003) “The staggering energy and intensity radiating from the stage never let up… Cobain’s ravaged pop songs coming off like some dream marriage of the Sex Pistols and the... Read more
EARTH WIND AND FIRE “LIVE AT MONTREUX 1997″ BLU-RAY
On 16 November 2009, Eagle Rock Entertainment release Earth, Wind & Fire “Live At Montreux 1997” [Cat No ERBRD5042]. This Blu-ray features the whole of the July 1997 concert, which features a couple of tracks from their In The Name Of Love album surrounded by their classic hits. Eagle was the first visual music company to embrace High Definition... Read more
BILLY IDOL “SUPER OVERDRIVE LIVE” DVD
Eagle Rock Entertainment are proud to announce the release on 16 November 2009 of the incredible Billy Idol DVD “In Super Overdrive Live” [Cat No EREDV771]. Billy Idol is a hugely popular and instantly recognisable performer and this release features many of his classic tracks including: “White Wedding”, “Flesh For Fantasy”, “Eyes Without... Read more
Read More Posts From This CategoryMUSIC SOUNDBITES
LOU REED’S METAL MACHINE TRIO UK & EUROPEAN TOUR STARTS APRIL 2010
Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Trio UK & European April 2010 Tour Coincides with the digitally remastered edition release of Reed’s 1975 seminal album ‘Metal Machine Music’ – released in 5.1 Surround Sound on double vinyl, Blu Ray & DVD Audio. Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Trio: MM3 will be performing what is being described as... Read more
TODD RUNDGREN RELEASES “A WIZARD A TRUE STAR” CONCERTS ON USB STICK
Todd Rundgren, the legendary rock musician and record producer, who has worked with everyone from Patti Smith, Meatloaf and the New York Dolls, today announced that his February 2010 London and Amsterdam “A Wizard A True Star” concerts will be released on USB stick. The European AWATS concerts will take place at the HMV London Hammersmith Apollo... Read more
PLASTIC ONO BAND REFORM WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ERIC CLAPTON, KLAUS VOORMAN ETC
Launched in 1969 with the single “Give Peace A Chance”, PLASTIC ONO BAND is known for its avant-garde music, film, art, and activism. Revived in 2009, YOKO ONO PLASTIC ONO BAND includes Yoko Ono, Cornelius, Yuka Honda, Haruomi Hosono and Sean Lennon. On February 16, the group performs a very special concert, featuring songs from their new... Read more
Carole King And James Taylor Announce ‘Troubadour Reunion’ World Tour Hollywood Bowl Tickets Go On Sale Nov 23 With North American And European Dates To Be Announced Soon Tour Kicks Off In Australia, New Zealand And Japan Iconic musicians Carole King and James Taylor announced today that they will embark on a “Troubadour Reunion” world tour.... Read more
SIMPLE MINDS RELEASE USB STICKS OF LIVE SHOWS
Simple Minds have joined forces with Germany’s leading online music live recording company Concert Online, to release live concert recordings on customized USB sticks directly after their live concerts on their current European and forthcoming highly anticipated Graffiti Soul UK Tour. The live recording USB sticks were initially soft-launched... Read more
Read More Posts From This CategoryNEW RELEASES - BOOKS
THE BEATLES BOX OF VISION
THE BEATLES Box Of Vision® Finally Available in the UK and Europe Deluxe Companion to the Newly Re-mastered BEATLES CDs Includes First LP Size Book Of Complete Album Artwork And Storage For The Entire Beatles CD Catalogue Following hot on the heels of the 09 September 2009 release of The Beatles’ digitally re-mastered catalogue, the highly anticipated... Read more
CHRIS O’DELL WASN’T FAMOUS. SHE WASN’T EVEN ALMOST FAMOUS. BUT SHE WAS THERE.
She was in the studio when the Beatles recorded The White Album, Abbey Road, and Let It Be, and when Paul recorded “Hey Jude,” she sang in the chorus. She was at Ringo’s kitchen table when George Harrison said, “You know, Ringo, I’m in love with your wife.” And Ringo replied, “Better you than someone we don’t... Read more
GINGER BAKER PUBLISHES BIOGRAPHY
Peter ‘Ginger’ Baker is a legend. A pioneering drummer who has transcended genres, he did much to popularise world music with his fierce passion for the rhythms of Africa. He is that rare thing, a critically-acclaimed musician who has enjoyed global success with not one but several supergroups to his name, including Cream and Blind Faith.... Read more
NEW ROLLING STONES PHOTO BOOK AND DVD
For more than 40 years, the Rolling Stones have proved themselves as one of history’s greatest rock bands. This nostalgic anthology takes a pictorial journey back to the roots of the group’s rock stardom and captures a long-lost age of music industry innocence. The book has 208 pages featuring an extensive selection of extremely rare photographs—most... Read more
ETHAN RUSSELL’S ROLLING STONES ‘LET IT BLEED’ BOOK
LET IT BLEED takes you where no Rolling Stones book has before. Author and photographer Ethan Russell was one of only sixteen people–including the Rolling Stones–who made up the 1969 tour. He was with them in their hotel rooms, at rehearsals, and on stage. He tells the story of this monumental and historic tour firsthand, including recollections... Read more
Read More Posts From This CategoryREISSUES
ROBIN TROWER’S TWICE REMOVED FROM YESTERDAY (1973) REISSUED ON CD LONG OUT OF PRINT IN THE U.S. ALBUM MAKES ITS RETURN IN REMASTERED FORM
Trower’s post-Procol Harum solo debut Latest release from Iconoclassic Records arrives on April 6, 2010 Iconoclassic Records announces the reissue of Robin Trower’s seminal debut album TWICE REMOVED FROM YESTERDAY. Following Robin Trower’s departure from Procol Harum he embarked upon a... Read more
DEEP PURPLE RELEASE 35TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF “COME TASTE THE BAND”
Fans of Deep Purple’s final original studio album will finally see the album re-released with the addition of rare material sourced from the original multi-tracks. There will be two extra tracks from the Come Taste The Band sessions. One is a five minute jam with Paice and Bolin, the other a short three minute track. Glenn Hughes has been involved... Read more
Salvo will be releasing the next three Nazareth remasters on 15 February. Full details: Hair of Dog For album number six, Nazareth – singer Dan McCafferty, bass player Pete Agnew, guitarist Manny Charlton and drummer Darrell Sweet – wrote heavier material than ever before, both in response to the prevailing spirit on the scene at the time and because... Read more
SANTANA LEGACY EDITION DOUBLE CD OF ‘SUPERNATURAL’ CONTAINING UNRELEASED TRACKS WITH ERIC CLAPTON, DAVE MATTHEWS ETC
One of the defining and most critically acclaimed albums of the ’90s, Supernatural was the record which brought Santana to the spotlight of a new generation of fans. Joined by Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews, Everlast, Lauryn Hill, Eric Clapton, Wyclef Jean and others, Supernatural set the standard for contemporary pop and rock records moving into... Read more
IF YOU ARE A FAN OF THE MONKEES, PREPARE TO BE EXCITED AT RHINO’S BOX SET OF THE BIRDS, THE BEES AND THE MONKEES
Rhino are releasing the ultimate edition of The Monkees “The Birds, The Bees and The Monkees” on 8 February 2010. * Special edition boxed set includes mono and stereo mixes, each expanded with rare and unreleased tracks * 3rd disc features two dozen unreleased tracks culled from the recording sessions * Packinging features 3D lenticular *... Read more
DAVID BOWIE 1967 DEBUT GETS DELUXE TREATMENT
David Bowie’s 1967 debut album for Decca finally receives the Deluxe Edition treatment. Disc One features the original stereo and mono mixes of the album stunningly remastered by Peter Mew and Tris Penna at Abbey Road Studios . This is the first time that the mono mix has been available in any format since the late ’60s and is obviously the... Read more
The spectacular debut album that launched Sheryl Crow into rock music consciousness has been expanded both musically and visually for the 2CD/1DVD Tuesday Night Music Club – Deluxe Edition (A&M/UMe), released November 17, 2009. Along with the original 1993 album, the package adds a second CD containing B-sides, rarities and out-takes, as well... Read more
Read More Posts From This CategoryAUDIOPHILE CD'S
AUDIOFIDELTY RELEASE CLASSIC ALICE COOPER AND THE CARS ON 24K GOLD CDS
Audiofidelity’s two new releases, Alice Cooper “School’s Out” and The Cars “Heartbeat City” are here, looking and sounding better than ever. The street date is February 10th. These are limited number editions. You can order now for a 10% discount. You can get yours early. The Cars “Heartbeat City” 24K... Read more
Read More Posts From This CategoryLIVE CD'S
STATUS QUO PICTURES LIVE! CDS
Live Here Now have released a couple of strictly limited live Status Quo shows from their current Pictures tour. Available from: http://www.liveherenow.com/news.asp STATUS QUO: LIVE @ THE BRIGHTON CENTRE 12/12/2008 Tracklisting: 1. Caroline 2. The Wanderer 3. Rain 4. Don”t Drive My Car 5. Mean Girl 6. Softer... Read more
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