Merchandising among today's music artists is quite common. I first became aware of this type of thing when I saw some Elvis Presley comic books in the late 50's. After Elvis… Read More
Season's Greetings from Mind Smoke Records! With the onslaught of Holiday Cheer, I thought for this week's blog post, I'd respond to some of the mail we've been getting from all of the… Read More
"Time flies like an arrow, Fruit flies like a banana" (Groucho Marx) Yesterday marked the 50th Anniversary of the release of the Rolling Stones' classic Beggar's Banquet album! &n… Read More
Here's this year's random collection of
Christmas tidbits from the World Wide Interweb!
The Please Kill Me Holiday Playlist
10 Very Cool Gifts For The Music Aficiona… Read More
Photo: Martine Ehrenclou
By Martine Ehrenclou
Many don't like to brave the Los Angeles highways on New Year’s Eve, even for a concert. But we were going to see Philip Sayce at the Maui… Read More
By Dave Resto
Nashville-based group, The Vegabonds are a self-described “New South Rock” band, who have gained mass appeal with a wide range of music lovers since 2009. Their fi… Read More
Finally, the Right Size
– Non-Fiction by Jody Forrester –
Already 5’9” at twelve years old, I never knew where my hands were until I bumped into a doorway or where m… Read More
Rishikesh shot to fame when the Beatles arrived, in search of enlightenment. Half a century on, the area is attracting a different kind of seeker – those after rapids, zipwires and mou… Read More
By Mike O'Cull
Superstar roots music keyboardist Reese Wynans has, after more than 50 years in the music business, finally released his debut album as a bandleader and it’s everything… Read More
This post contains affiliate links.Titles marked with an asterisk (*) were gifted to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.Last month, Kate of Reading Through Infinity predict… Read More
APRIL 2019
2nd - Emily Duff Band 11th St Bar NYC
Emily Duff's recent album release, Maybe in the Morning, is a brilliant piece of work that deserves your atten… Read More
In 1955, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips opened America's first all-female radio station, WHER in Memphis. When the station presented the foreign news, the ladies would amuse their li… Read More
JAMES TAYLOR’S ONE MAN BAND SET FOR FIRST VINYL RELEASE
JUNE 7TH ON CRAFT RECORDINGS
ACCLAIMED LIVE ALBUM OFFERS AN INTIMATE TOUR THROUGH
CELEBRATED SINGER-SONGWR… Read More
The European Union (EU) has Approved a Copyright Overhaul that aims to give more Protection to Artists and News Organizations but which Critics say will stifle Freedom of Speech and Online C… Read More
Over the years there have been many arguments concerning which year produced the best rock album. While this is most probably arrived at via a subjective view point, there is a… Read More
MAY 2019
2nd - Dead Ringers The Warehouse Amityville, NY
This Dead meets Bluegrass combo, that features the following multi-talented players: Jimmy Flemin… Read More
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
"For the first time, a major museum exhibition examines the instruments of rock and roll. One of the most important artistic movements of the twentieth century… Read More
Mind Smoke Records latest album release
The Lost Tapes Vol. 1 by The Hideaways is out today!
The Hideaways are starting to create a lot of buzz on the Long I… Read More
I have been back at home for four days after a whirlwind weekend in Liverpool. Since returning home I have been walking around in a psychedelic haze. Nothing to do with mind… Read More
Liverpool Irish Heritage Celebration (Image Source:In Liverpool, it is estimated that three-quarters of the city’s population has Irish roots: some locals even refer to it as ‘th… Read More
When I first read this Lewis Shiner novel 12 years ago, I was impressed by Shiner's ability to capture a certain sensibility that existed in the pre-corporate rock &… Read More
This past Sunday, I woke up to the news that D.A. Pennebaker had passed away at the age of 94. While Pennebaker was a well known film maker to many folks, I thought it would be wor… Read More
Celebrating the diversity of the Long Island Music Scene
AUGUST 2019
1st - Nancy Atlas Good Ground Park Hampton Bays, NY
Nancy Atlas and her band of Journeymen hav… Read More
Gardening is super fun and a healthy hobby. It can also be quite budget-friendly, and it can save you a lot of money along with providing you with healthy and organic fruits and vegetables… Read More
Back in the early 1960’s, rock band logos were never quite as important as they are today in this age of branding. Over the years, official logos became an essential item that… Read More
People belonging to the baby boomer generation are members of their own exclusive club
The baby boomer generation is sticking out everywhere in our society. It’s not only because we re… Read More
If God is here, where is He? That question seems to have a lot of doubt built into it. Not since God is here, or since God exists, but If God is here. Not to mention the o… Read More
MUSIC REVIEWS - CONCERTS - NEWSSRL NETWORKS ROSTERARTIST PROFILEMusic by The Last Bees | Discover independent popThe Last BeesPop Music Band Wisconsin, USABiography:There's an undeniable sc… Read More
About 50 years ago, the Beatles released an innovative album called Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The album contained a hit song titled Getting Better that told John Lennon&rs… Read More
On this page you will find all the Daily Themed Mini Crossword February 29 2020 Answers.Hello everyone! If you really like solving the Daily Themed Crosswords but you find them very challeng… Read More
Please find below the ___ a Woman (Beatles tune) answer and solution which is part of Daily Themed Mini Crossword February 29 2020 Answers. Many other players have had difficulties with ___… Read More
With buzzy cafes, plenty of green space, music venues, fashion and football, there’s more to the Beatles’ favourite German city than the Reeperbahn Read More
Drums were with us from the dawn of mankind. First as natural objects that we could hit, but later made as real drums, with membranes made of skins of animals. Drums are the most important p… Read More
The pandemic has caused a lot of things to go virtual ranging from work and education to releases and international events like Comic-Con. Joining the league of Disney’s online release… Read More
Dreampop artist Sayantika Ghosh, popularly known as Ghoshpop, creates a powerful composition painting the hues of strength and bravery, as our opposing sides come together to make us triumph… Read More
“To our left, is the house of Holly the Hamster. You can see her in her wheel at that window,” said Sid, pointing his wing towards an upper window, where Holly was looking out wh… Read More
Foz do Iguaçu, PR 17/3/2021 –
Atrativo combina o universo do automobilismo a grandes sucessos da indústria cinematográfica
Desde janeiro, Foz de Iguaçu con… Read More
David Garfield, David Philp We are pleased to premiere the song "Strawberry Fields Forever" (Beatles cover) by world-renowned L.A. keyboardist, songwriter, record producer, David Garfield w… Read More
George Harrison Previously Unreleased George Harrison Outtake “Isn’t It A Pity” from Legendary ‘All Things Must Pass Sessions’ Out Today Track Featured On Upco… Read More
Planning for the big weekend? Let us help! After putting together a dinner date guide, we are now moving on to pop-ups, events, and special happy hours! Oh, you’ll also find Valentine… Read More
The 60s were indeed one of the most exciting periods in history for fashion. Men’s hairstyles saw very diverse styles emerge, from a clean, well-groomed look to an unkempt, quirk, or… Read More
What Is It
One of the most popular styles that grabbed the attention of men lately is the feathered hairstyle. What is it and is it a good style for you if you plan to choose a cute hairsty… Read More
70s hairstyles were all about style, trends, and the disco. With many celebrities sporting different kinds of hairdos, trends caught on quite quickly.
To learn more (and possibly find some… Read More
Photo @paulmccartney
Paul McCartney is remembered as one of the favorite members of the legendary Beatles.
He didn’t stop there as he had a really successful career even after leaving… Read More
Colin James Farrell is Colin Farrell’s full name. He has achieved great recognition during his career and is known by the nicknames Col and CJ. He works as an actor, director, producer… Read More
Known as the Cannabis Coach, Bradley King is a global life coach, actor and writer who focuses his life’s work on breaking the stigma on mental health. Since 2017, King has made cannab… Read More
Once a year we buckle up for a night of singing, dancing, and odd costume choices in the Eurovision Song Contest. Read on to find out which city the Eurovision Host City 2023 and what cities… Read More
Liverpool is a famous British city that has become renowned as one of the best cities in the UK to live in. It combines history, beauty and entertainment with an affordable cost of living. L… Read More
In terms of geography, Hollywood is just as small as a sand grain compared to the rest of America. More specifically, Hollywood, whose area is only 64.6 square kilometres, just makes 5% of t… Read More
English detective novelist Dorothy Sayers, best known for her Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries and her translation of Dante's Inferno, was born 132 years ago today. Actor Chris Evans, famous for… Read More
A global search has been launched by three lifelong Beatles fans to find Paul McCartney's original Höfner bass, which was last seen in London in 1969. McCartney played the bass througho… Read More
Aine Leslie Davis, a British Muslim convert and former member of the so-called Islamic State (IS) group, has pleaded guilty to terrorism charges. Davis, who was once suspected of being part… Read More
Israeli forces are engaged in close combat with Hamas fighters as they make their way into Gaza City. In other news, the Beatles have released a new song with the assistance of artificial in… Read More
The news article discusses ten celebrities who are skilled at impersonating other celebrities. It mentions Tom Hiddleston impersonating Owen Wilson's Texan twang, Mark Hamill imitating Harri… Read More
Aine Leslie Davis, a British Muslim convert who joined Islamic State, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for possession of a firearm and funding terrorism. Davis, once suspected of… Read More