Otis Redding released The Soul Album in 1966. This eleven track album followed his 1965 release Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul , which was considered one of his best. Being the prolific song writer that he was The Soul Album was recorded in the months of November of 1965 to August 1966. It was released on Volt/Stax Records in April of 1966. The Soul Album featured a variety of different styles being juxtaposed within Redding's song writing capabilities bringing together a collection of cover [...]
Last February Revolution Rock hosted a series of special programming, and this year will be no different. Starting on February 7th Revolution Rock will celebrate Black History Month by playing a mix of Soul, R&B, Jazz, Funk and Blues. The remaining weeks will also feature a different type of program each week until February 28th, where I will coincide the month's worth of programming with my annual Surf Rock show. Revolution Rock Celebrates Black History Month [...]
Raised By Weeds is a Garage band based out of Windsor, Ontario. Taking influence from 60's styled music and from bands such as King Khan & BBQ Show and The Black Lips, Raised By Weeds had it's beginnings as Paul Jacobs, who was at the time the only member. Despite having a drumming background being a drummer in a Hardcore Punk band called Get Bent, he was unable to find other like minded musicians to join the band and style of music he had in mind. Teaching himself guitar, Paul became a one man band, playing foot [...]
Long Weekends are a Garage/Pop band based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This three piece group first released a four song EP that was recorded at Echo Chamber studios in Halifax entitled Warmer Weather in March of 2011 and before they even played a show they begin to receive publicity and appear on bands to watch lists. The bands sound is simple to describe, it's Garage, Punk, Pop and it's catchy as hell. The band is made up of Noel Macdonald on guitar/vocals, Devin Peck on bass and Adam Hartling on drums. Prior to forming Long Weekends, Devin [...]
Today I filled in for the CJAM program Beating Time , usually hosted by Angela Womann Wednesdays from 10:30 to Noon on CJAM 99.1 FM. Today's show featured a variety of new and old music and some obscure 70s Punk. Beating Time play list: 1. The Revolvers – Rock y Roll 2. The Smugglers – 5-4-3-2-1 3. Dan Sartain – Box Cutter In My Boot 4. Golden Hands [...]
The UK Punk act The Boys had their beginnings generate from the combination of several factors, one being from the influential group Hollywood Brats, a band that was the UK equivalent to the New York Dolls. The Hollywood Brats featured keyboardist/vocalist Casino Steel after making some recordings the band split (although they continued with a different line up) who would join forces with Matt Dangerfield (guitar/vocals), who converted his flat into a recording studio. The two joined up with Honest John Plain (guitar/vocals), Duncan "Kid" Ried (bass/vocals) and Jack Black (drums) all of whom met at a T-shirt [...]
In 1978 The Rolling Stones released the album Some Girls , an album that is often referred to as the album that saved the Stones. At the time it was being recorded, the future of the band was uncertain. Keith Richards was busted for Heroin possession and on trial for drug related charges in Canada, there was the possibility of him going to jail. In addition to this, Punk and Disco music had taken over the younger generations of music fans, the bands future was as mentioned earlier uncertain. With Ron Wood of The Faces [...]
On Friday, I filled in for Friday At The Hideout from 8 to 10 PM on CJAM 99.1 FM. Here are some videos from bands featured on the program, the actual program can be downloaded below the play list, as usual. Friday At The Hideout Fill In Play List: 1. The Damned – I Feel Alright (Live at The Paris [...]
In 1981, the UK Ska revival act The Specials had several songs featured in a movie entitled Dance Craze . At the time of the films release the label 2 Tone, which was owned by The Specials Jerry Dammers was in a declining state, the soundtrack to the film featured only 2 Tone artists, even charting at number five on the UK album charts. The soundtrack featured 15 of 27 tracks that were used in the film, one of the tracks not included on the soundtrack that is the main topic of discussion here is The Specials song "Raquel". [...]
The following is a collection of reviews of eleven of my favourite albums of 2011, a top 11 of 2011 if you will. I'd like to note that while these releases are technically my top 11 albums, all of the songs featuring on today's program I enjoyed and encourage you to check them out (info can be found in the play list below). 1. The Black Lips – Arabia Mountain [...]
As part of CJAM FM's second annual Joe Strummer Day marathon, where we confront issues related to poverty in the Windsor/Detroit area and surround it with the music of Joe Strummer as a back drop, I contributed two programs this year. Both of them were very different and both of them were two hours each. Joe Strummer Day Part One: Rarities Show The first program aired at 1 AM - 3 AM on CJAM following this years Joe Strummer Day kick off program by programmer Vern [...]
In August of 1987, The Pogues released what is often called one of the best Christmas songs of all time, "Fairytale of New York". While the band was recording their album If I Should Fall From The Grace of God with producer Steve Lillywhite, he asked his wife Kristy MacColl to sing vocals on a demo version of the song "Fairytale of New York". The Pogues were so impressed with her contribution to the song that they asked her to sing on what was to become the studio version of "Fairytale of New York". Initially when writing the [...]
Released in 1966, Got LIVE If You Want It! is the first full length live album release by The Rolling Stones. Its title is a play on words, the title originates from the Slim Harpo song "I Got Love If You Want It". The album has undergone much controversy due to its sound quality and whether or not the album is all live recordings. It has been released in various editions, some even featuring different mixes which can confuse even the most devout Rolling Stones fan. The album originally was released under the same title [...]
Recently a pair of demos appeared under the name Carbon/Silicon via their website. For those of you don't know Carbon/Silicon is the current project between Mick Jones of The Clash and Tony James of Generation X that formed in 2002. The two also have a history playing as far back as 1975 in the now infamous London SS group. Carbon/Silicon are a prolific group that has released numerous recordings online for free, their two most recent full length releases are The Last Post (2007) and The Carbon Bubble in 2009. Now back to the demos, [...]
Following the break up of Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers in 1977, Walter Lure (one of the singer/guitarists in The Heartbreakers) continued to branch out musically. While most people don't know that he wrote and sang about half the songs in the The Heartbreakers, there are a few additional interesting musical facts that some people may not be aware of. In the 80s he contributed guitar to three Ramones albums at the request of Johnny Ramone ( Subterranean Jungle, Too Tough To Die and Animal Boy ) in addition to this he played live in his own band [...]
Memphis, Tennessee band Reigning Sound (now based out of Asheville, North Carolina), who features Garage/Punk legend Greg Cartwright (he has been in numerous bands such as The Oblivians and The Compulsive Gamblers) has a new mini LP available and it's FREE! This eight track collection features eight songs all of which reflect a soulful Garage/Punk nature. The band consists of Greg Cartwright (guitar/vocals), David Wayne Gay (bass), Dave Amels (organ), and Lance Wille on drums. Reigning Sound has been around since 2001, having released several full length albums and seven inch singles. Most recently the band released Love & [...]
Papermaps began as the band EX-PO. Producer/engineer and song writer Dean Marino first released the EX-PO album Central Meaner Street in 2008, playing the large majority of instruments on the album. Deciding to tour behind the project he assembled a band to play live shows. In between the releases Central Meaner Street and the first self titled Papermaps album, the project that was initially known as EX-PO evolved into something else. Changing their name, the first official release from Papermaps under that band name was the "Reunion" seven inch single in January of 2011. The band [...]
This years pledge drive show was very successful. A good amount of money was raised for CJAM this year, but CJAM can still use your help. We are not even over the half way mark of our overall goal of $30,000. If you would like to make a pledge or donation you can do it securelly online at http://www.cjam.ca/ . We also have a wide variety of incentives this year such as T-Shirts, Beer Steins, Tote Bags and more! As for the program, today's show was comprised entirely of demo recordings from different bands such as [...]
Hey listeners and friends, It is time again for CJAM FM's annual pledge drive. This years theme is Stayin' Alive! As a volunteer programmer for CJAM FM, community radio plays an important role in my life. Every week I donate my time and energy to contribute to our city and culture via Radio, and today I'm reaching out to you for your support. As Windsor-Detroit's not-for-profit campus-based community radio station we rely on the generosity of our listeners for our very existence. This year's modest goal is $30,000 and we need the support from every [...]
Following the release of the "Cough/Cool" single by The Misfits in August of 1977, The Misfits would head into a studio to record a full length that would be titled Static Age , but it would not released in its entirety until 1997. The road to the recording and release of Static Age is one that like The Misfits in their early stages from 1977-1983, had many changes. The Misfits began in January of 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey. They were formed by lead vocalist and song writer Glen Danzig who named the band after the final [...]
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James Blake – Live Album
Childish Gambino - "Heartbeat" (Official Music Video)
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Gang Colours – Fancy Restaurant
