Fran Healy – The Vogue Theatre – August 17, 2010 Without a doubt this has to be one of the most special shows I’ve ever been fortunate enough to attend (a big thank you to my friend, David). I’ve seen Travis on numerous tours but this was lead singer Fran Healy’s first solo journey into…
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Desert Island Disc – Disc 4
The ongoing journey through my TopTen must have discs continues: (Find disc 1, disc 2, disc 3) Scissor Sisters – Scissor Sisters This is probably one of the more recent additions on my list but I think will stand the test of time and still be worth a listen years from now too. In 2004…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 3
Welcome to our next installment of my Top 10 Desert Island Discs again, this is in no particular order. (Find the introduction to disc 1 here, disc 2 here) George Michael – Faith Yes, I will admit to loving this album when it came out…actually it was probably a cassette tape that I wore out in my…
Chromeo – Won Over!
11Aug2010 – Chromeo at Commodore Ballroom (I forgot my camera so you’ll have to get a taste via the Momma’s Boy video instead) One word! Awesome! Such a fun show. I’d heard of and listened to Montreal based Chromeo a bit before and like their blend of retro style dance-pop so thought I’d take the…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 2
Welcome to our second installment of my Top 10 Desert Island Discs again, this is in no particular order. (Find the introduction to disc 1 here) Blur: The Great Escape I don’t know what it is or why but I loved this whole album from the very first listen. This was Blur’s 4th studio album…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 1
As mentioned last week I’ll be introducing my Top 10 Desert Island Discs over the next while. In no particular order we begin the journey with a soundtrack compilation. Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack An iconic soundtrack that perfectly captured the sounds of the times. Released in 1992, this compilation includes a who’s who of 90’s indie rockers. …
Desert Island Discs
Recently a friend asked me what my top ten “Desert Island Discs” would be. Our rules for picking our top ten must-have discs were that they had to be by one artist or were a soundtrack compilation (no other compilations allowed) and you had to be love every song on the album without ever skipping…