Melanie’s Brand New Key
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Melanie’s Brand New Key

Melanie’s Brand New Key by Ronald Sklar Look what they’ve done to her song, ma: they’ve made her a pop icon. During the early 1970s, the underground press misunderstood Melanie, but above ground, her fans and future generations did not. Brought up in New Jersey with the full, non-mainstream name of Melanie Safka, she wrote … Continue reading

The Coen Brothers, Oscar Isaac and John Goodman Step Out With Inside Llewyn Davis at NYFF 2013
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The Coen Brothers, Oscar Isaac and John Goodman Step Out With Inside Llewyn Davis at NYFF 2013

The Coen Brothers, Oscar Isaac and John Goodman Step Out With Inside Llewyn Davis at NYFF 2013 by Brad Balfour Copyright ©2013 PopEntertainment.com.  All rights reserved.  Originally Posted: October 17, 2013. http://popentertainment-interviews.tumblr.com/post/96749450544/the-coen-brothers-oscar-isaac-and-john-goodman Written and directed by Oscar-winning brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, Inside Llewyn Davis offers a glimpse into the life of singer-songwriter Davis (Oscar Isaac), … Continue reading

Peter Hook & the Light – The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA – September 14, 2013 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
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Peter Hook & the Light – The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA – September 14, 2013 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)

Peter Hook & the Light – The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA – September 14, 2013 What Peter Hook and the Light offered was a glimpse into the greatness of Joy Division and New Order. They also exposed the transition of the members of the first band surviving the tragic passing of their lead singer, Ian … Continue reading

Well Worth the Waite: An Interview With John Waite
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Well Worth the Waite: An Interview With John Waite

Well Worth the Waite: An Interview With John Waite by Ken Sharp The music scene is littered with loads of good rock and roll singers, but singularly distinctive, world class vocalists are few and far between. John Waite is one of those singers. With over three decades of music making, Waite has carved up massive … Continue reading

Courtney Jaye – Looking For Some Love and Forgiveness
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Courtney Jaye – Looking For Some Love and Forgiveness

Courtney Jaye – Looking For Some Love and Forgiveness by Jay S. Jacobs When we last left Courtney Jaye, she had just released her debut album Traveling Light, which in my opinion was one of the ten best albums of 2005.  At the time her label Island/Def Jam was hoping that she would become a huge star.  … Continue reading

The Turtles – Turtle Talk with Mark Volman
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The Turtles – Turtle Talk with Mark Volman

The Turtles Turtle Talk with Mark Volman by Ken Sharp “Happy Together” … “She’d Rather Be with Me”… ”Elenore”… ”Kicks”… ”Good Time”… ”Indian Reservation”… ”Just Like Me”… ”Hungry”… ”This Diamond Ring”… ”Everybody’s a Clown”… ”Young Girl”… ”Lady Willpower… ”One”… “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)”… “Joy to the World.” These are among the classic ‘60s … Continue reading