Jeff Lynne’s ELO – Hollywood Bowl – Hollywood, California – September 11, 2016 Back in 2001, Jeff Lynne was slated to tour with a new version of ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) in support of his then new album, Zoom. Unfortunately, despite a few warm-up shows, which included an episode of VH1 Storytellers, those dates never … Continue reading
JEFF LYNNE’S ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA – BBC RADIO 2 LIVE IN HYDE PARK (2015) Featuring Jeff Lynne, Richard Tandy, Milton McDonald, Lee Pomeroy, Donovan Hepburn, Marcus Byrne, Bernie Smith, Melanie Lewis-McDonald, Mick Wilson, Iain Hornal, Chereene Allen and the BBC Concert Orchestra. Directed by Janet Fraser Crook. Distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment. 173 minutes. Not … Continue reading
Matthew Sweet – 20 Years With His Girlfriend by Jay S. Jacobs Pop singer Matthew Sweet’s album Girlfriend is pretty widely considered one of the definitive albums of the Nineties. The record, a wonderfully eclectic mix of rock, pop and country, still feels amazingly fresh today. Therefore, it’s rather shocking to hear that Sweet is … Continue reading
Sir George Martin A Little Help for His Friends by Ken Sharp George Martin is inarguably the most successful music producer of all-time. If there’s anyone who can legitimately lay claim to the mantle of “Fifth” Beatle, it’s George Martin. Martin’s unparalleled production expertise coupled with his profound talents as a musician, arranger and conductor … Continue reading
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