This Muddy Waters set was recorded live in at the so-called “Jazz Jamboree” at the Palace of Culture and Sciences in Warsaw, Poland, in 1976 and has been issued many times under various titles over the years, including Floyd’s Guitar Blues, Baby Please Don’t Go, Hoochie Coochie Man Live!, I’m…
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Booker Ervin
Booker Telleferro Ervin II (October 31, 1930 – August 31, 1970) was an American tenor saxophone player. His tenor playing was characterised by a strong, tough sound and blues/gospel phrasing. He is remembered for his association with bassist Charles Mingus. Ervin later recorded for Blue Note Records and played with…
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CD: Dave’s Picks Vol. 43
A sealed, unlabeled box sat undisturbed for decades on a shelf in the Grateful Dead’s San Rafael tape vault on Front Street, its contents an enduring mystery, even to those few with access to the vault. All David Lemieux knew about that box when he became the Dead’s archivist was…
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The Beatles – USB Stereo Box Set / Limited Edition (2009) Remastered [24-44] / In Mono [16-44]
On September 9, 2009, The Beatles re-released their entire catalogue, which had been painstakingly remastered for the first time ever. Their 13 studio albums plus Past Masters I and II (which were combined as one album) were released as individual titles, as well as a series of box sets. The…
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Prince and The Revolution: Live (2022) Remastered [24-44]
Prince And The Revolution: Live is a digital live album of remastered audio from the Purple Rain Tour concert in Syracuse, on March 30, 1985. The spectacular two-hour set was beamed into millions of homes via satellite at the time and features a ridiculously great setlist, including classic hits such…
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Elvis Costello (Rusty) – The Resurrection Of Rust (2022) [24-44]
The Resurrection of Rust’ comprises newly recorded renditions of six songs drawn from the repertoire of Elvis Costello’s first band Rusty. This release sees Elvis reunite with his former bandmate Allan Mayes 50 years after Rusty’s formation. Release Date: June 10, 2022 Track Listing: Surrender To The Rhythm 3:41 I’m…
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The Clash – Combat Rock + The People’s Hall (2022) Remastered [24-44]
Originally released in May 1982, Combat Rock is the final album from the Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon line-up. The album features three singles, including ‘Rock The Casbah’ and ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’. The latter got to number 17 in the UK charts…
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Mavis Staples & Levon Helm – Carry Me Home (2022) [24-44]
Levon Helm hearing Mavis Staples singing “This may be the last time” whilst performing with Levon Helm just before his passing doesn’t tug at your heart strings, it’s hard to imagine what will.The two icons combined talents in the summer of 2011 for a one-off show at Helm’s Midnight Ramble,…
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Dave’s Picks Vol. 42
One more Saturday night at Winterland! The one that featured the earliest amalgamation of what would soon become the Wall of Sound, the one that is so “loud, clear, and defined,” it’s been ripe for release for quite some time and we’re glad it’s finally getting its due. Highlights include…
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Jerry Garcia: Shining Star (2001) [16-44] / [24-44]
Jerry Garcia Band: Shining Star (Live 1989-1993) Shining Star is the fourth live album, and fifth album overall, by the Jerry Garcia Band. A double CD, it was recorded at various concerts from 1989 to 1993. – While the Grateful Dead will always be considered Jerry Garcia’s primary outlet, the…
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