Artist Spotlight

Another Free Bird Flies High:
Billy Powell 1952-2009

By Meghan Harvey
January 29th, 2009

Like most people born in the last 30 years, I couldn’t tell you the first time I heard “Sweet Home Alabama,” only that I’ve always known the anthemic love song to Dixie. In a million years I still wouldn’t be able to tell you how many time my friends, people I know and myself have raised our fists in the air and screamed “Free Bird!”

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Music News

Mitch Mitchell 1947-2008: Have You Ever Been Experienced?

By Meghan Harvey
November 16th, 2008

Mitch Mitchell, the amazingly talented drummer for The Jimi Hendrix Experience passed away last Wednesday at the age of 61.

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Album Review

Brendan James The Day is Brave

By Meghan Harvey
November 10th, 2008

A review of The Day is Brave the debut album from up and coming singer-songwriter, Brendan James.

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Commentary

An Open Letter to Jimmy Page & John Paul Jones

By Meghan Harvey
October 31st, 2008

It has come to my attention that there has been talk of a Led Zeppelin reunion of sorts. Though I was at first overjoyed by these rumors, I was quickly thrown into a state of mild panic and confusion when I further read that this “reunion” would not include Robert Plant.

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Music News

Merl Saunders: Joining the Great Jam Band in the Sky

By Meghan Harvey
October 28th, 2008

Last Friday one of the Bay Area’s legendary musicians, Merl Saunders, passed away at the ripe old age of 74.

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Commentary

My Rocktober Night Out

By Meghan Harvey
October 19th, 2008

As I face my 31st birthday this coming Saturday, I can’t help but reflect back on the last three decades. The events, the people, and the music that helped shaped my life. I also dyed my hair and got new shoes. Airwalks with little skulls on them.

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Album Review

JJ Got Live RaTX by RTX

By Meghan Harvey
October 8th, 2008

Picture this. A dark club, late on a Saturday night. The thick fog of smoke hangs low over everyone’s head. The smell of beer and pot surround you, and the music is loud and intense. The smell and sounds engulf you and slowly you start to sway and bang your head. The music seeps into [...]

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Book Review

Getting in Tune by Roger L. Trott

By Meghan Harvey
October 6th, 2008

Set in the late 70’s, Getting in Tune tells the story of Daniel Travers, a guitar player whose wrestling with his demons. He’s also struggling to find a way to get his band, the Killjoys, their big break.

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