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Here is the glory, the mercy, the poetic luminescence and the gravel road that is Tom Waits in all of it’s sublime, hipster fever. This recording can be found on the Splender of Bohemia release- Last Call In Cleveland which was recorded live at the Agora Club on December 31, 1976. Enjoy my friends.
Posted by Rich Buckland, May 14, 2012
The path was forged way before Robert Johnson and Charlie Patton but they started the fire that led towards the recognition of Blues as the core genre of Rock inspiration. What can be said of the depths explored by Muddy, Buddy and then of course Jimi? Well here is a crash course.
Posted by Rich Buckland, May 12, 2012
Anyone who has seen either Tim Burton’s ‘Ed Wood’ or the Edward D. Wood classic ‘Plan 9 From Outer Space’ knows something about the man who called himself The Amazing Criswell. Jeron Criswell Konig was an off beat 1950’s, Los Angeles TV personality, the likes of whom we shall never see again.
Posted by Rich Buckland, May 07, 2012
They were the most significant composers of word art since Walt Whitman, James Joyce and Marcel Proust. These writers expanded upon visions considered taboo or too uncomfortable for the relaxed printed page. Marvel within the domain of Burroughs, Ginsberg, Waldman and the children they inspired.
Posted by Rich Buckland, Apr 25, 2012
Here is a treat from one our most original musicians. Mr. Rowan has been at it since 1966 when Elektra Records picked up his group ‘Earth Opera’. Since that time his contributions have been numerous and wondrous.
Posted by Rich Buckland, Apr 24, 2012
The Newport Folk Festival was for many years THE only fest of consequence on both coasts. Prior to Monterey and Woodstock which were cultural blasts of immense magnitude, Newport was a yearly expedition into the heart of Folk, Blues, Country and Jazz. Here are Cash and Butter- a glimpse of heaven.
Posted by Rich Buckland, Mar 30, 2012
It’s difficult to fathom that this performance was filmed 23 years ago. Marianne has long been regarded as a mystic bohemian survivor of an era that left many casualties behind. She is indeed ‘Sister Morphine’ and provides a vocal and visual portrait unlike many female performers of her daring.
Posted by Rich Buckland, Mar 12, 2012
Quincy Jones had the pleasure of getting Sinatra into the studio to produce the recording ’ L.A. Is My Lady’ in 1984. The album was also produced as a documentary film, displaying the artistry of all of the great musicians who participated. During filming, Michael dropped by. Here is that meeting.
Posted by Rich Buckland, Feb 25, 2012
We are pleased to present a great 5 minute segment from the Abba In Switzerland special, circa 1979. Roxy Music with Bryan Ferry perform ‘Dance Away.’ Abba takes to the slopes backed by their Swedish signature sound! It’s all Fabuloso Baby! A winter treat from Renaissance CD and DVD just for you!!
Posted by Rich Buckland, Feb 10, 2012