You need more Bo Diddley in your life. Who is Bo? Well, let him tell you through his album titles.
Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger
Bo Diddley Is a Lover
Bo Diddley’s a Twister
He’s a Black Gladiator
The Originator
500% More Man
A Man Amongst Men
Big Bad Bo
…and a Living Legend
Here is the 20 minute documentary from 1966, directed by Gary Sherman.
https://youtu.be/gLOy2rkksJk
In a Galaxy Far, Far Away is a brilliant 12″ x 15″ coffee table book that chronicles the public and critical reception of the sci-fi film and its historical and cultural impact. It contains all the important Times articles about the films and their legacy, including reviews, news articles, graphics, photos, obituaries and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
Four years before the first “Star Wars” movie was released, The New York Times signaled to readers that the sci-fi film was approaching our world. In a 1973 feature on director George Lucas, Judy Klemesrud wrote, “George is currently working on another science fiction screenplay, ‘The Star Wars,’ which he describes as a ‘real gee whiz movie’ in the Flash Gordon-Buck Rogers tradition.”
The movie title was later shortened and when it opened in 1977, Times film critic Vincent Canby knew he had seen something special. He wrote, “Star Wars is the most elaborate, most expensive, most beautiful movie serial ever made.”
“In a Galaxy Far, Far Away” is the ultimate anthology of Times coverage of the “Star Wars” franchise. This “Star Wars” history book, packed with more than 85 reprinted Times pages, takes you on a fantastic journey from the 1970s to 2017’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
An epic gift for the diehard Star Wars enthusiast, the hardcover book features stately leatherette binding and its cover can be personalized. The pages are printed on premium paper with a light gray tint to accent the historical nature of the pages. Each book comes with a 2.5″ x 7.5″ magnifier and a certificate of authenticity.
Bluegrass musicians Iron Horse perform a rather uplifting version of Nirvana’s All Apologies. The bands roots go back to the late 1970s, when Tony Robertson and Ricky Rogers were charter members of the popular local group, The Next in Line.
The Leers
I Can’t Cope
Aukland natives The Leers give a strident beat to your morning or late-night feel good vibe.
DJ Funsize
Day Dreaming
He says, “Music, travel, smile and be happy. What more is needed in life?” If the music is this track, nothing else, sir, nothing else.
J. Schnitt
All Her Favorite Tunes
Part poet, part folk singer, part indie-rocker, and part mad-scientist, J. Schnitt is graceful in this song, and possesses and smooth sailing vibe from start to finish. Fans of early R.E.M., listen to this. Superb stuff.
Jon Spear Band
Bottom of the Bottle
It’s Friday night in a smokey bar, and this song is playing. You’ve got a bottle of whatever in your hand. You can’t dance, but you dance. You can’t sing, but you do. Just don’t drown out this band, ok? It’s what we all came here to see and hear. A modern version of Led Zep, Black Crowes and Allmans are offered up. Tip your waitress and band nicely.
Felix Koopa
Habitue
Inspired by early legends of the ’60s and ’70s, Felix is taking it back with a taste of modern indie soul from his hometown of New Orleans. Programmers of SiriusXM’s Underground Garage need this on your playlisting now. It’s some serious and drity modern grooves.
Mines Falls
In the Rain
This band of brothers, literally, respects each other’s methods, and contracts the piano, drums, and soaring verses and deeper chorus to max effect. An attractive approach to songwriting, you wonder if they’ve got a stadium-shaking anthem in them like U2 or The Alarm or Coldplay. Don’t bet against it, brother.
Casual Male
Time, Wasted
This song gets a 10/10 for me for the excellent use of a comma in the title. They’re from Brooklyn, New York, so you know they’re going to kick your butt like The Stokes did once, and they’re ready to take over the mantle. Innovative and just wait until the guitars kick in, you’ll be dancing in no time.
Flavia Abadía
Attitude
Flavia is a Colombian and French-Canadian artist, singer-songwriter and DJ with talent in spades. Some official recognition is in order here for what is looking to be the start of a very busy and fruitful year for her. The track is squirrly, and sheer brilliant, really. Give it a listen, and play it after dark.
Ian Mahan
Breakaway
A Colorado transplant from small-town Illinois, singer-songwriter Ian Mahan has spent the last decade writing and performing music in more places you’ve likely found on the map of America. His quality of songwriting takes years to develop, and he’s got it down. Showing off his best effect of alt.folk and roots, fans of Ryan Adams, Vanessa Carlton, Howie Day will dig this. This is quality, right here.
Astrolemo
Stay With Me
A fusion of modernized Massive Attack, drug-free Flying Lotus and spicy Bonobo.The instruments flourish to his voice perfectly in a rare melodic EDM you can actually sing along to. A promising artist definitely to watch, and listen for.
iHeartRadio Canada has a new valentine this February, as anonymous producer/DJ Marshmello touches down in Toronto on February 12 for A Marshmello Valentine’s, the latest iHeartRadio Secret Session taking place at REBEL Nightclub. With over 300 consecutive sold-out shows at festivals and large venues around the world, A Marshmello Valentine’s offers fans an exclusive chance to see this massive performer up close and personal. A limited number of tickets are being released at TicketMaster.ca tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET, so fans will have to act fast to get access to this coveted show. Listeners can also tune in to Virgin Radio stations across the country for a chance to win.
Marshmello, an anonymous producer/DJ, has been taking the music industry by storm since his official remix of Jack U and Justin Bieber’s “Where Are U Now” collected over 40 million plays on Spotify and SoundCloud in less than six months. With more than 2 billion streams across his channels, Marshmello is one of the fastest-rising dance producers in history and is one of Spotify’s Top 10 most-listened artists in the world. His debut album, Joytime, reached #1 on the iTunes Electronic Albums chart on release day and landed in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums. Most recently, his collaboration with Selena Gomez “Wolves” hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
A limited number of tickets to this exclusive experience will be available at TicketMaster.ca beginning tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET. Fans can also win their way by listening to Virgin Radio stations across the country for ticket giveaways to A Marshmello Valentine’s.
Anthrax (and skilled drummer Charlie Benante) taught the world how to appreciate the enthusiastic thrash-metal sound they helped create in the 1980s. Here, Reverb speaks with Benante and get some critical intel on the origins of their brand of heavy metal.
Jurassic Park fans, get excited! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic film’s appearance on the silver screen, Jurassic Park is coming to Pop! This series of Pop! features paleontologist Dr. Grant, Jurassic Park CEO John Hammond, mathematician Dr. Malcolm, and embryo-smuggler Dennis Nedry!
We couldn’t forget the Jurassic Park dinosaurs! Featured in this line are the great T.rex, Velociraptor, and Dilophosaurus! Look for the Dilophosaurus chase! A rarity of 1-in-6.
Be on the lookout for exclusives at Target you can find a wounded Dr. Malcolm.
Dennis Nedry and Dilophosaurus 2-pack is available only at Entertainment Earth.
After more than half a century on the road and an unparalleled career that has redefined the cultural landscape, Elton has announced details of his final tour.
These dates mark Elton’s last-ever tour, the end of half a century on the road for one of pop culture’s most enduring performers. The new stage production will take his fans on a musical and highly visual journey spanning a 50-year career of hits like no one has ever seen before.
Elton says, “Performing live fuels me and I’m ecstatic and humbled to continue to play to audiences across the globe. I plan to bring the passion and creativity that has entertained my fans for decades to my final tour.”
After more than half a century on the road and an unparalleled career that has redefined the cultural landscape and seen him claim his place as a true global icon, Elton has announced via an exclusive VR180 Live Stream on YouTube, details of his final tour called ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’.
“It’s time to come off the road so I can fully embrace the next important chapter of my life. After the tour finishes, I’m very much looking forward to closing off that chapter of my life by saying farewell to life on the road. I need to dedicate more time to raising my children.”
Kicking off in the U.S. on September 8, 2018, the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour will consist of more than 300 shows across five continents, hitting North America, Europe and the Middle East, Asia, South America and Australasia before reaching its conclusion in 2021.
These dates mark Elton’s last-ever tour, the end of half a century on the road for one of pop culture’s most enduring performers. The new stage production will take his fans on a musical and highly visual journey spanning a 50-year career of hits like no one has ever seen before.
“Performing live fuels me and I’m ecstatic and humbled to continue to play to audiences across the globe. I plan to bring the passion and creativity that has entertained my fans for decades to my final tour.”
Tickets for the first shows in North America go on sale to the general public beginning February 2 at 10 a.m. local time.
The ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour’ pre-sale is powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan (Ticketmaster’s fan-first technology, built to help artists combat ticket bots and get tickets into the hands of fans that intend to go to the event). Registration is open now for North America and continues until Saturday January 27, with the presale beginning on Tuesday, January 30 at 10 a.m. and run through Wednesday, January 31 at 10 p.m. (all times are local). Registration is required to participate in the Verified Fan Pre-sale so register now.
American Express Card Members can purchase tickets in advance in North America beginning Thursday, January 25 at 10 a.m. local time, through Monday, January 29 at 10 p.m. local time.
A limited number of exclusive VIP Packages will also be available for sale starting Thursday, January 25 at 10 a.m. local time. These exclusive offers can include premium tickets, on-stage photo opportunities at Elton John’s piano, backstage tours, limited-edition lithographs, custom merchandise and much more.
Additional shows across North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the UK will be announced in the coming months. Register your interest now to be notified when new shows are added, and tickets go on presale and general sale.
Elton John is proud to be the world’s first artist to partner with PEEX, unlocking superior sound quality from any seat in the house with their new wearable technology.
The news was announced to the world in the very manner that has defined Elton and his creative output over a dazzling career – innovative, daring and constantly taking bold strides into the future.
Centered around a marquee event at Gotham Hall in New York City – and simultaneously transmitted to venues in Los Angeles and London – the immersive experience used latest in live-broadcast technology from YouTube and cutting-edge motion capture, to revisit some of the defining moments that set Elton on his unstoppable path to global superstardom. Transformation, after all, is part of Elton’s DNA, and he adeptly used the latest technology to help him defy space and time, connecting his past and future.
Full tour information can be found on his official website.
Elton John Tour Dates
September 8 – Allentown, PA @ PPL Center
September 11 & 12 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Wells Fargo Center
September 15 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
September 16 – University Park, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center
September 19 – Hartford, CT @ XL Center
September 21 & 22 – Washington DC @ Capital One Arena
September 25 & 26 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
September 28 – Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre
September 29 – Québec City, QC @ Videotron Centre
October 4 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
October 6 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
October 10 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
October 12 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
October 15 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
October 18 & 19 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
October 23 – Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
October 24 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
October 26 & 27 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
October 30 – St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center
November 2 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
November 3 – Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena
November 8 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
November 23 – Sunrise, FL @ BB&T Center
November 24 – Miami, FL @ AmericanAirlines Arena
November 27 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
November 28 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
November 30 & December 1 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
December 4 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC
December 6 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
December 8 & 9 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
December 12 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
December 14 & 15 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
January 11, 2019 – Boise, ID @ Taco Bell Arena
January 12, 2019 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
January 15, 2019 – Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
January 16, 2019 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden1 Center
January 18, 2019 – Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
January 19, 2019 – San Jose, CA @ SAP Center at San Jose
January 22 & 23, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center
January 26, 2019 – Glendale, AZ @ Gila River Arena
January 29, 2019 – San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center
February 7, 2019 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
February 9, 2019 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
February 12, 2019 – Omaha, NE @ CenturyLink Center
February 13, 2019 – Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
February 19, 2019 – Milwaukee, WI @ Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center
February 21, 2019 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
February 27, 2019 – Cincinnati, OH @ U.S. Bank Arena
March 1, 2019 – Albany, NY @ Times Union Center
March 8, 2019 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
March 12, 2019 – Raleigh, NC @PNC Arena
March 13, 2019 – Columbia, SC @Colonial Life Arena
March 15, 2019 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
In this black-and-white ad shot by fashion photographer Chloe Sheppard, Anaïs Gallagher – daughter of Oasis’ Noel Gallagher and socialite Meg Mathews – is captured working on handmade protest posters as part of PETA’s campaign to encourage people to leave animals off their plates.
All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com
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