Al Stewart: True Life Adventures of a Folk Rock Troubadour: Fully Revised and Updated
I remember... (Free subscription) | 02/01/2010
I remember when I was growing up that the only black man I knew to talk to was Mr ‘Jacko’ Jackson, who ran the garage at Motspur Park. A proper garage with attended petrol pumps, servicing, repairs and so on, it has since been razed to the ground and had offices built on it. He was very jolly, much-loved by locals, and as far as I know retired homewards to Jamaica or Trinidad. Somewhere...
A Man With A Ph.D. (Free subscription) | 01/31/2010
Thisis a test I have put ecto 3 on my labtop and I am syncing the tags, etc. [Listening to: You Don't Even Know Me from the album "Al Stewart: Greatest Hits" by Al Stewart]
The Guardian Music blog (Free subscription) | 01/29/2010
Last week was all about remembering famous people from the past. Now we want put your memory to the test again Last week you really could feel the strain as RRers scoured for songs that were really, truly, actually on topic. That you pulled it off is a tribute to your knowledge, your fortitude and your willingness to ignore my instructions completely if it meant getting another nom in (I don't do...
'Somerset' Bob's Place (Free subscription) | 01/25/2010
@FireladySnail Did that match rock your boat? Superb! Was watching an hour behind real-time, so didn't get to bed till 1:45am! in reply to FireladySnail # @FireladySnail I LOVE it! Having a game myself tomorrow morning, with a mate – trying to put what I've seen into practice! lol! in reply to [...]
Truth In Shredding (Free subscription) | 01/22/2010
Amazing guitar player Guthrie Trapp at Eminence booth at NAMM show 2010. Checking Wizard speaker. Guthrie Trapp was born Feb 3 1979 in Pensacola, FL. and raised on the Florida/Alabama gulf coast. His family had a great love for music and was exposed to many genres from a young age. Guthrie started playing blues harmonica at age 7 with his uncle and at 10 moved on to guitar with mandolin following soon...
Moms Pennies From Heaven (Free subscription) | 01/19/2010
Price: $9.99 Category: Records Al Stewart Time Passages Arista 1978 LN LP Artist: Chicago Release Date: Sept 1978 Format: Vinyl LP Record: Size:12 inch Speed: 33 RPM Record Label: Arista Genre: Rock amp Pop Catalog Number: AB4190 Product DescriptionTime Passages is the eighth ...
Eine Kleine Nichtmusik (Free subscription) | 01/19/2010
Yes, that's right, the Eric Andersen who was one of the original generation of New York-based singer-songwriters publishing in Broadside magazine, along with Dylan, Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Len Chandler, Patrick Sky, Malvina Reynolds and dozens of others. Like most of his contempraries, Eric had a couple of big hit songs which were covered by hundreds of guitar-picking singers, not...
The Hits Just Keep On Comin' (Free subscription) | 01/08/2010
Monday over at Echoes in the Wind, whiteray wrote about songs and album he turns to “for comfort or just escape.” Interesting topic, I thought as I read, although I had neither the time nor the inclination to blog about it myself. Tuesday, every time I opened my e-mail, there was another significant news nugget in [...]
Bzangy Groink (Free subscription) | 12/31/2009
Woo! The last Bzangy of ‘09 and a chance to play loads of fave tracks from this year! Tonight’s best new track was ‘Carve A Pattern’ by Butcher Boy. A right, romping, stomping pop song that reminds me sometimes of Al Stewart, sometimes of Nick Drake and loads of being a kid and watching [...]
New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | 12/21/2009
Police working at an alcohol checkpoint in Christchurch yesterday morning couldn't believe their eyes when a vehicle came towards them with no one in the driver's seat.Inspector Al Stewart said it appeared the driver had seen...
Crooks and Liars (Free subscription) | 12/19/2009
Dear Santa Claus, Good Day, my name is Benjamin I am 10 years old. To me Christmas means the birth of Christ and a time to celebrate and share with family, friends and neighbors and help the needy families. My wish is to have a bike, a game or what ever you chose to give me. Thank you Santa Claus and Merry Christmas Benjamin Rivera It's hard to describe just how hard life is in Camden if you've never...
Suburban Guerrilla (Free subscription) | 12/18/2009
It’s hard to describe just how hard life is in Camden if you’ve never driven through its decaying neighborhoods. Not only is it one of the poorest cities, it’s the most dangerous city in America – and it’s just across the river from the glittering skyrises of downtown Philadelphia, surrounded by affluent suburbs. It used [...]
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 12/17/2009
At the Camden Rescue Mission, the Rev. Al Stewart is facing a tough decision tonight. He's collected about 2,500 toys for needy children from Camden and other South Jersey communities for the mission's annual Christmas party. But 6,000 children are registered to receive gifts.
Merry Swankster (Free subscription) | 12/14/2009
[Andy Butler of Hercules & Love Affair] Not sure when this came to be, but Andy Butler of Hercules & Love Affair is doing a DJ set at Beta this Friday. Is the Denver native home for the holidays? Can he bring the rest the gang soon? Please?? Here this: [ Hercules & Love Affair - Sidetracked ] Monday December 14 Hot White @Rhinoceropolis Adrian Legg @ Soiled Dove Alesana @ Black Sheep Tuesday...
manchestermillrats.com - News (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009
(December 7, 2009 Manchester, NH): The Manchester Millrats are pleased to announce the return of Al Stewart and Marlowe Currie.
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