Garage Sale Vinyl: Bonnie Raitt
Ever-focused on finding (affordable) vinyl treasures, Christopher Long returns this week with his latest gem — a reasonably well-cared-for LP copy of The Glow, the 1979 studio classic from Bonnie Raitt.
Ever-focused on finding (affordable) vinyl treasures, Christopher Long returns this week with his latest gem — a reasonably well-cared-for LP copy of The Glow, the 1979 studio classic from Bonnie Raitt.
Florida garage sale geek Christopher Long recently located a “VG” condition vinyl copy of one of his all-time favorite LPs, Poems, Prayers & Promises, the 1971 breakout release from John Denver, for a buck. FAR OUT!
Vinyl junkie Christopher Long discovers a treasure trove of budget-priced used LPs in Vero Beach, Florida — including a well-loved copy of the 1974 Linda Ronstadt breakout album, Heart Like a Wheel — for a buck.
Christopher Long scores an absolutely ravaged vinyl copy of the 1977 self-titled debut from Karla Bonoff at a Florida flea market — for FREE!
Christopher Long scores Bonnie Raitt’s Streetlights on well-loved, slightly scratchy vinyl, at a Melbourne, Florida flea market.
Weekend In London (Provogue Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Good Good Man (Disismye Music). Review by James Mann.
EJ (Provogue/Mascot Label Group). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Remembering When Cambodia Rocked (Dust to Digital). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
He heard I Want to Hold Your Hand before George and Ringo did - and went on to become one of modern popular music’s genuine giants. Singer/guitarist/producer/manager Peter Asher discusses invading the States with Steve Stav.
This unauthorized documentary on The Beatles’ Apple Records portrays a sad tale of talent wasted, careers crushed, and a few miraculous successes that never went anywhere.
Slice Repair (Baskaru). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Funny People - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Concord Music Group). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Just In Time For Christmas (Stellar Cat Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.
High Society (Cheap Lullaby). Review by Jen Cray.
Shine (Hear Music/Starbucks). Review by Matt Parish.
The Calling (Zoë/Rounder Records). Review by Andrew Ellis.
Long Island Shores (Vanguard). Review by Tim Wardyn.
It’s About Time (self-released). Review by Kyrby Raine.
Live Acoustic (self-released). Review by Andrew Ellis.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.