Discoveries: The Black Angels – Austin
I may have brought The Black Angels up in conversation in the past, but listening to them again just revitalizes all of the cool feelings I get from listening to…
No More Politics
I regret the Bruce Springsteen post. My posting of this was merely motivated by the fun it might bring to a musical discussion in a different bent than what we’re…
Would Springsteen Make A Worthy President of The US?
In the latest edition of Rolling Stone (RS 1155, April, 26, 2012), a letter from a reader in regard to the Jon Stewart interview with Bruce Springsteen (RS 1154), states…
TAPSheet: Release News – 04/23/2012 – US Report
Rush and their latest album, Clockwork Angels, will get an LP release with a 2LP, 180g set expected on the same CD release date, June 12. Nonesuch is planning on…
TAPSheet: Zappa Reissues Update – US Report
The Frank Zappa reissue campaign gets an uptick with new titles being added to the original six that we announced several days’ posts ago. The complete set of CD and…
In Memoriam: Levon Helm
They say ev’rything can be replaced Yet ev’ry distance is not near So I remember ev’ry face Of ev’ry man who put me here I see my light come shining…
In Memoriam: Dick Clark
If you’re a fan of music, then somewhere, Dick Clark has had something to say to you. The leader of American Bandstand, often referred to as America’s oldest teenager, Dick…
Axl and The Hall of Fame
Over the past few years (much longer for many of us), there has been a growing disillusionment over The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And yes, I’m well aware…
Levon Helm
Here at MusicTAP, I find myself deeply affected by the news that Levon Helm (of The Band fame) is in the final stages of throat cancer. As his daughter writes…
TAPSheet: Release News – 04/17/2012 – US Report
Shout! Factory will release two separate The English Beat packages, one a 5CD collected Box called The Complete Box, which will offer all three of their studio albums (I Just…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 04/16/2012 – US Report
7Brothers Records plan the release of Last Parade by Call Me No One scheduling the new album for June 12. I like the band a bit. I’m adding a YouTube…
Black Oak Arkansas
Early last week, I began to remember a female vocalist from the ’70s by the name of Ruby Starr. That got me to thinking about Ellen Foley, Maggie Bell, and…