bands
Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
And Then There Was Pub Rock
Introduction I have been listening to “Goodbye Nashville, Hello Camden Town” which is a compilation of songs that went under the label “Pub Rock”. This was a peculiarity to the UK, and was a reaction to the overblown glam bands and stadium rock excesses that occurred in the thoroughly seventies.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred2 years ago in Beat
Why hire a live music band for your next event
When it comes to choosing what type of entertainment to provide for your next event, you have many options. You can hire a DJ, a magician, a comedian or someone to sing or play music. With this many choices, it can be overwhelming to find the right entertainment. A live party band is a great option. They can provide an exciting, energetic atmosphere with an engaging performance that your guests will enjoy. Live bands for hire can provide an experience that's unlike anything you've ever heard before.
By Bill Hardy2 years ago in Beat
King Charles - Loveblood
A Little Background Around ten years back my daughter told me about the amazing guy she had seen live. She has excellent musical taste (takes after her dad) and we both went to see him at an all-day Festival at Hoults Yard in Byker and at the new Riverside next to the Tyne in Newcastle.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred2 years ago in Beat
Rock and Roll Shines On
“It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” is a song written and performed by American singer, composer, songwriter, and pianist Billy Joel, and on his album Glass Houses from 1980. It was at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the seventh biggest hit of 1980 according to American Top 40. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Meet The Humans by Steve Mason
Introduction Someone (probably Marek at RPM) cajoled me into buying this album. I took his advice and may be listened to it once. Steve Mason was a member of The Beta Band who are a favourite of mine and I always loved “It’s Not Too Beautiful” which sampled that swirling theme from Disney’s “The Black Hole” and from that, I bought all their albums.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred2 years ago in Beat
The day I saw Ozzy Osbourne in person
I will never forget the day I met Ozzy Osbourne. July 29, 2022. Friday. Los Angeles, California. SiriusXM Studios. I can’t remember how I heard about it. It was either through an email or on the SiriusXM app. I found out that SiriusXM was giving away tickets to attend the release special of Ozzy Osbourne’s new album “Patient Number 9” at the SiriusXM studios in Los Angeles, CA. I clicked the link as soon as I saw it. Then, just a couple of days later I received an email informing me that I had won two tickets to the show!
By Keggercast2 years ago in Beat
It's Not Blue Monday - Some Favourite New Order Songs
Introduction. New Order rose from the ashes of Joy Division and Ian Curtis’ suicide, and Joy Division were previously incarnated as Warsaw. New Order and Joy Division had Nazi origins and many punk bands donned Nazi regalia before it was seen, rightfully as an endorsement of Fascism, which ironically most of the punk movement was against.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred2 years ago in Beat
A Plagiaristic Playlist
Introduction There are many songs that borrow from others, some acknowledge their source, and some don’t. Some are deliberate and some are accidental. These are some that I have noticed over my life and you may agree with me or disagree with me, some are obvious and some are a little harder to discern but hopefully, you will enjoy all of them. All of the songs are excellent it;s up to you whether or not you agree with me, but hopefully, this will spur some commentary.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred2 years ago in Beat