For the past month I have been working on processing a rather large collection of jazz records as part of my day job. It has taught me a lot about the genre,…
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L’Uovo di Colombo – L’Uovo di Colombo
Hailing from the ancient city of Rome (in Italy!), L’Uovo di Colombo was a four-piece progressive rock band touting Toni Gionta on vocals, Enzo Volpini on keyboards, acoustic guitar and vocals, Elio…
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Photos From Santa Catalina Island
Sometimes it helps to get out of town — even if it’s just for a few hours! So today featured a trip to Santa Catalina Island, a shade over 22 minutes off…
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Mor Thiam – Dini Safarrar (Drums Of Fire)
My friend Phoebe studied abroad in Senegal. Wait, was she studying there or did she just go there during her college years? I don’t really remember. What I do remember is how…
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Sunday Mix Tape Number 265
Anyone else use the Satellite Eyes app for their laptop? It’s pretty cool. Finally, my Codeine ‘When I See The Sun’ box set arrived yesterday. I listened to the remastered ‘Frigid Stars’…
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The Top Ten Albums Of 2012 (Jan – Jun)
Is it just me or has it been a pretty weak year so far for new music? I haven’t really bought all that much, which is generally a bad sign. Although considering…
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Rev. Gary Davis – Harlem Street Singer
1961 blue/silver label “deep groove” mono original LP. “RVG” etched in trail-off area. Artist is listed as “Blind Gary Davis.” Later issued by Prestige Folklore (FL 14028) as “Pure Religion!” which is…
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Sunday Mix Tape Number 264
2-6-4-8 who do we appreciate!? People with dyslexia. I’m learning to appreciate the quiet side of life. Like not so much drinking. Like showing up to work without a hangover. Like having…
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Guerre Froide – Cicatrice
Guerre Froide formed in 1980 as a collective of electronic/organic musicians, releasing several underground cassettes and an untitled 12” single. The first iteration of the band lasted only three years. And those…
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Sunday Mix Tape Number 263
Another busy weekend. After Friday night’s movie debacle, I worked all day Saturday and then celebrated the birthday (or name day, if you’re a Game of Thrones fan!) of a friend. The…