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Comment on Paul Smith Piano and Orchestra – Brazilian Detour by Paul Smith Piano and Orchestra – Brazilian Detour (1966) « Órfãos do Loronix

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:19:30 +0000

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Comment on Film composer John Barry dead at 77 by Rugrat

Rugrat — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:01:07 +0000

Check out this great John Barry compilation.

Comment on Boogie-Woogie pianist Omar Shariff shot dead at 73 by Rugrat

Rugrat — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:40:29 +0000

Miles has re-posted his 2 compilations of Omar Shariff.

Comment on Corin Raymond needs your Canadian Tire money! by Rugrat

Rugrat — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:31:41 +0000

Comment on Corin Raymond needs your Canadian Tire money! by Rugrat

Rugrat — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:28:51 +0000

Corin Raymond was interviewed yesterday on episode 597 of Back to the Sugar Camp.

Comment on Corin Raymond needs your Canadian Tire money! by Rugrat

Rugrat — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:46:55 +0000

The end may be near for iconic Canadian Tire money By Marc Weisblott | Daily Brew – Thu, 10 Feb, 2011 In a world where transactions can be processed through the wave of a card, and the one-cent piece is an endangered species, how much time can be left for Canada's favourite form of alternative currency? Canadian Tire suggested on Thursday it will soon discontinue its tradition, introduced in Toronto in 1958 and nationally in 1961, of rewarding cash purchases with bills that bear denominations under a dollar. "The Company continues to evolve its loyalty program and customer-centric retailing initiatives," read its latest statement to shareholders, "with a pilot of its new loyalty program planned to launch in a test market later in 2011." Translation: sooner than later, Canadian Tire money's ex-presidential-looking mascot Sandy McTire will basically be going digital. Suggestions of a revamp were raised in December 2009 when the store introduced a limited-edition dollar coin to accompany the printed coupons. The coins, whose second run last February depicted either skating, tobogganing or hockey on one side, and Sandy McTire's hatted mug on the other, proved especially popular last winter when they were given out to customers who spent $25 or more. But since loyalty programs are typically not rounded off to the next dollar, Canadian Tire seems likely to find a more efficient way to reward regular customers, even if the standard coupon rate is now just 0.4 per cent. When the concept of Canadian Tire money inevitably takes the form of a card, the biggest losers might be groups that have historically asked people to donate their hoarded bills for the sake of a good cause, even though other businesses have also accepted the fake currency to be legal tender, since they could always use it to buy new light bulbs. A year ago, though, the store revealed the redemption rate was on the rise in the thick of a recession, and increased its liability provision by about $5 million as a result. Canadian Tire profits nearly doubled to $181.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, even though the company missed analyst estimates, something it plans to rectify with a new campaign that emphasizes the chain's 89-year homegrown heritage in the midst of a new wave of U.S.-owned retail competitors.

Comment on Former NRBQ drummer Tom Ardolino dead at 56 by Rugrat

Rugrat — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:01:11 +0000

He wasn’t just rock solid, he was incredibly interesting to watch. He looked like he lived to play while he was on stage. He had a great time being in the moment.

Comment on Boogie-Woogie pianist Omar Shariff shot dead at 73 by Rugrat

Rugrat — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:44:06 +0000

Definitely under-appreciated, but there is a cult-following for his recordings. I am still trying to find The Raven from 1972.

Comment on Johnny Otis, ‘Godfather of Rhythm and Blues,’ Dies at 90 by miles

miles — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:09:39 +0000

another sad and unfortunate loss. years ago, a bay area radio station used to broadcast a weekly saturday morning live musical showcase from his storefront/nightclub in sebastopol. it was always a fun time, especially if you could get up early enough to drive up there and attend in person, then hang out for the day. otis was an extremely interesting man with an extraordinary history, and his Harlem Nocturne remains as one of the great slices of music from the american 20th century.

Comment on Former NRBQ drummer Tom Ardolino dead at 56 by miles

miles — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:50:38 +0000

I think Tommy was one of the best drummers I’ve ever heard — rock solid and always on the money. Although I don’t claim to know with any certainty, I think it could be easy to understand if NRBQ had been his life, and after the band dissolved, the man simply didn’t know what to do with himself. After all, he’d spent nearly his entire adult life with the band, as well as countless hours on the road. If I’d fronted a rock band myself, Tommy Ardolino would have been my absolute first choice for the drummers seat.

Rest in peace, Tom.

Comment on Boogie-Woogie pianist Omar Shariff shot dead at 73 by miles

miles — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:37:14 +0000

I’m so very sorry to learn of Omar’s death. He was a vastly under-appreciated talent. Once ranked ‘the third most important living blues piano player’ by Living Blues, Shariff toiled in semi-obscurity during the last decades of his life. I’m a bit confused however by the mention that “a city funded group paid to have him flown back to his hometown and set up a place for him to live.” The implication is that he was apparently homeless, although I’m fairly certain that he was still actively playing in his adopted home of Sacramento, CA as recently as 2010. Admittedly, a lot can change in two years time. If true, it’s a very tragic turn of events, only to end with an even greater tragedy.

Comment on Comments by mr.Zhumadilov

mr.Zhumadilov — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:48:08 +0000

Thank you for the great music that I can find on your web site.

Comment on Jesse Dee & Jacquie B – Our Ghosts Will Fill These Walls by Mod May Promotions » Blog Archive » February 3-March 28: JESSE DEE & JACQUIE B Touring, Recording AND a New Name to Come!

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:46:11 +0000

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Comment on Pat Burton – We’ve Been Waiting For This by Rugrat

Rugrat — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:44:57 +0000

If you put together any releases of Pat’s music, be sure to let me know and I will promote it here.

Comment on Pat Burton – We’ve Been Waiting For This by Newyn

Newyn — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:32:40 +0000

I’ll have to ask my dad about that. I know we found a bunch of tapes when my grandmother (Pat’s sister) passed away that were from local gigs and informal gatherings. My uncle has those and is supposed to be converting them to disc sometime. I’m pretty sure he didn’t make any other albums, but I wouldn’t be surprised to find him on others.
I did direct my dad to this page, I’ll remind him again and he might have some more info.

Comment on Homegas by johnvallison

johnvallison — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:38:35 +0000

I stood in the middle of the linoleum kitchen floor as David Satterfield, Neil whatshisname and somebody else were playing Bumblebee and the other songs that afternoon … or was it morning. I was the microphone stand; since they didn’t have those or think of them and I could be moved during tunes, or would adjust positions as I saw the need, and I knew the music and the musicians; and now, the house is burned and razed; Peter has risen; the sun has set over the Pacific where I now live in Eureka!.
Bloomington was a rich source, a spiritual, artistic and intellectual center during those years; and from west to east, unseen, flowed out the mind of the greatest sages of our time.
As always, Peter was both elegant and eloquent in choosing 11/11/11 for his departure from the stage.
This is our time.

Comment on Homegas guitarist Peter Narváez dead of lung cancer at 71 by johnvallison

johnvallison — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:35:35 +0000

Comment on Comments by Rugrat

Rugrat — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:46:06 +0000

John, I will forward your contact info to Bernella. You can post comments directly to the Homegas album page if you are logged in.

Comment on Comments by johnvallison

johnvallison — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:06:25 +0000

I would like to post the following on the comments to Home Gas Album page.
Bernella, I was there during the taping of some of these songs in the kitchen of the Bloomington house that is reported burned.
I was amazed to find that Peter died on 11/11/11. Perfect!
I held the two mikes at the direction of the various musicians, including Peter and Rosenfield and others during Bumblebee and several other songs. You can reach me in Eureka! at johnvallison@yahoo.com

Comment on Vaclav Havel, Czech leader and playwright, dies at 75 by Rugrat

Rugrat — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:27:57 +0000

I have a Czech friend that I need to return some LP's to. No doubt we will be chatting extensively about Havel and raising our glasses in a few toasts! I was thinking of including something from the Plastic People of the Universe in Bring Out Your Dead for 2011. There was a strong connection between them in the artistic underground. For some reason I thought Havel was in that band at one point, but I guess I had the story wrong. Speaking of Plastic People, Jim Motorhead Sherwood of MOI has died.