Garage Sale Vinyl: The Beatles
This week Christopher Long visits his local flea market and comes home with a banger — an early vinyl pressing of the Beatles 1970 classic, Let it Be — for a buck!
This week Christopher Long visits his local flea market and comes home with a banger — an early vinyl pressing of the Beatles 1970 classic, Let it Be — for a buck!
This week, Christopher Long has his local used record dealer on all fours, digging up a true treasure: a near-mint vinyl copy of Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet, the 1982 pop-rock classic from Rick Springfield — for only $6.
In the news today: The Pretenders, Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, Mick Fleetwood, Lizzo, Miley Cyrus, Frank Kozik, 100 Gecs, Tenacious D, The Sisters of Mercy
Elvis gets all the attention, but Little Richard is the real father of rock n’ roll. Lisa Cortés’s documentary, Little Richard: I Am Everything, examines the life and influence of the legendary performer. Review by Rob Levy.
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!
Ghost Stories (Red House Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Pom Pom Squad began as songwriter Mia Berrin’s solo operation but now employs four full-time experts in musical munitions and lethal lyrical techniques.
In NMN Episode Two, Ink 19’s Pat Greene picks the soothing, balm-like brain of old friend Matt Gorney (The Civic Minded Five, Jazz in the Bible Belt on WPRK, 91.5 FM, Winter Park, Florida) as the two discuss the album [Promises](https://open.spotify.com/album/3ShtO5VCYa3ctlR5uzLWBa), from Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders, and the London Symphony Orchestra.
McCartney III. Review by Julius C. Lacking.
From Macca To Mecca! (WICKED COOL RECORDS/UMe). Review by Joe Frietze.
Music reviews covering the critical years of rock and roll from 1967 to 1973 by critic and band manager Michael Oberman.
The sad, rancorous end of The Beatles is compelling told in And In The End.
Sweet Release (J&R Adventures). Review by Michelle Wilson.
It was a night of songs and stories with Croz and friends.
Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck and Ann Wilson unleashed a potent triple bill for the last night of their Stars Align Tour in Tampa. Michelle Wilson was there to rock out with the 70s superstars.
Two artists look at fathers and sons - Doug Hoekstra experiences Springsteen on Broadway.
Barry Goldberg reminisces about his lengthy career in the music biz during an interview with Michelle Wilson, a career that is still thriving.
Where does the time go? Contributing writer Christopher Long reflects on his first decade with Ink 19.
The music biz collides with the mob in this documentary chronicling the fast and dangerous life of legendary ’60s songwriter, producer, record mogul, Bert Berns.
Play This Intimately (As If Among Friends) (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
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.