Re-post for GP's birthday. Gram Parsons November 5, 1946 – September 19, 1973 Fantastic one hour audio documentary hosted by the venerable Bob Harris who takes a look back at the enigma that is Gram Parsons, contributions from Polly Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Keith Richards, Phil Kaufman and some rare words of wisdom from the legend himself. Part 1 Grievous Angel_ The Gram Parsons Part 2 Grievous Angel_ The Gram Parsons
Congratulations - at being suckered in by the establishment, dudes to Bob Harris on his OBE . Bryan Ferry is now going to have to work out how to look suave with a CBE pinned to his dinner jacket. The remaining two Goodies - Tim and Graeme - get OBEs to match Oddie's at long last (The Funky Gibbon, which surely is the main reason for giving a prize to them, wasn't a one-man track.) But, perhaps best deserved, and longest overdue, is the OBE for Bernard Cribbins. Yes, there are [...]
Continuing on the Gram theme here's a fantastic one hour audio documentary hosted by the venerable Bob Harris who takes a look back at the enigma that is Gram Parsons, contributions from Polly Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Keith Richards, Phil Kaufman and some rare words of wisdom from the legend himself. (Can't recall how I got this so no acknowledgement) Grievous Angel - The Gram Parsons Story - Part 1 Grievous Angel - The [...]
Photo Credit by Rosie Hardy "Paper Aeroplanes is a girl and a boy from the westest extremes of Wales, who spend a lot of time on the M4 in pursuit of pop perfection. For such an amicable duo they have gone through a considerable number of band members and have recently resorted to a squad rotation scheme, periodically affected by injuries, international duty, soaring wage bills and a lack of space in the boot. They are not afraid of a good tune and Sarah Howells gorgeous voice will melt even [...]
Photo Credit by Rosie Hardy "Paper Aeroplanes is a girl and a boy from the westest extremes of Wales, who spend a lot of time on the M4 in pursuit of pop perfection. For such an amicable duo they have gone through a considerable number of band members and have recently resorted to a squad rotation scheme, periodically affected by injuries, international duty, soaring wage bills and a lack of space in the boot. They are not afraid of a good tune and Sarah Howells gorgeous voice will melt even [...]
Pete Molinari has a new album out on June 7th Train Bound for Glory , hopefully he'll pick up some thoroughly deserved wider recognition and sales from his recent TV début on Later - the new album follows on from his excellent 7 Track CD / 4 track 10" Vinyl EP, Today Tomorrow and Forever plugged on the blog last year, just prior to it's release Pete was in session with Bob Harris, talking country, Kerouac, Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, Little [...]
Rhino UK and BBC present...The Old Grey Whistle Test - the Album. Compiled by Whispering Bob Harris himself! Various artists including Fleetwood Mac, Bad Company, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and the Faces Released June 7, 2010 The Old Grey Whistle Test was an enormously influential BBC2 television music show that ran between 1971 and 1987 and is probably best remembered for the years it was presented by Bob [...]
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 's new brochure, announcing "the Phil's" exciting NEW listings for April-September 2010 is available this week. Including Elvis Costello - Jamie Cullum - Gil Scott-Heron - Mohamed Mounir - Rhod Gilbert - Kate Rusby - Bill Wyman - Bob Harris - Tony Bennett - Super-Freakonomics - Al Murray - an evening with the Liverpool 1965 FA Cup Winners - plus the return of Fresh ... there really is something for everyone! Michael Eakin , Royal Liverpool Philharmonic's Cheif Executive said "With [...]
Bob Harris recorded a short session with Charlie Robison earlier this year during the Americana awards in Nashville, the session aired on the 5th November - I was otherwise engaged that evening getting soaked to the skin whilst simultaneously enjoying hot dogs and beer - I caught up with the show on iPlayer after I'd dried out and was very pleased I did. Robison performed two live session tracks and had a chat with Bob about the album, the divorce and Austin versus San Antoine, his [...]
You can't actually listen to this yet, as it hasn't happened, but after 11pm tonight you can hear - for the next seven days - Bob Harris featuring a tribute to Roger Scott . Twenty years since he died, which is why Radio 2 are memorialising him.
Jim, was described by No Depression as "one of Canadian music's best kept secrets", three studio albums and a recent live release to date, which you can get your hands on at Kelp Records . I first stumbled on Jim's via a track called One Cigarette that appeared on a Bob Harris Presents CD compilation (Volume 4). [...]
The 100 Club , the legendary rock venue that hosted the dawn of the British R&B movement in the 60's will be playing host to a unique, one off performance by Dire Straits co-founder and bassist, John Illsley . John will be showcasing material from his latest album 'Beautiful You' which features singer/songwriter Greg Pearle . This follows Illsley's triumphant return to the stage in 2008, which included a sell - out performance at West London's, Bush Hall. John Illsley and Greg Pearle started 2009 with a session on the [...]
Medway's finest takes a break from recording his follow up to 'A Virtual Landslide' (one of Mojo's top 20 albums of 2008) at Toe Rag in London with producer Liam Watson for a series of dates in the UK and Europe. In addition to appearences at the Cambridge Folk Festival and Truck Festival , Pete Molinari will also be performing a number of headline shows with his band as well as appearing as special guest to Devon Sproule at [...]
June 1st marks the release of 'Dead Man's Suit' , the debut long-player from South Devon's finest, Jon Allen . The album sits comfortably with contemporaries such as Ryan Adams, Jose Gonzales and Damien Rice, whilst being unmistakably evocative of the folk-rock scene of the late 60s/early 70s. Watch "In Your Light" video : Jon Allen on amazon.co.uk Jon Allen on amazon.com [...]
Special tickets with VIP green room access are available through an online auction for the sold-out event, Sound & Vision , at Abbey Road studios, London on 26th February 2009 starring special guests Paul Weller and Dermot O'Leary . Now in its fourth year, Cancer Research UK 's 'Sound & Vision' celebrates music, the people who make it and the imagery it inspires. In addition to Paul Weller, Lemar , Paolo Nutini and new artist Diana Jones will be performing on the night and patron [...]
Americana heroes The Felice Brothers ' self-titled album has been been nominated for an Uncut Music Award along with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Paul Weller, Portishead and The Hold Steady . The aim of the awards is to find the most inspiring and richly rewarding album of the last 12 months and the winner will be chosen by a panel that includes Uncut editor Allan Jones, Bob Harris, Mark Radcliffe, Edwyn Collins and Later With Jools Holland producer Alison Howe . The winner will be announced in early [...]
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