Last month, my inner deadhead reared its head when I read that an official compilation was being released featuring a smattering tracks from the Dead’s 1978 three-night run in Egypt. If […]
Month: November 2008
Van Morrison :: Astral Weeks @ Hollywood Bowl
What happens to the bands we love when they don’t call it quits. Ups, downs, break-downs, break-ups, reunions. And then, the backing-band: three back-up singers, too many guitarists, a percussionist. […]
Birds & Batteries :: The Bay Bridged, Volume 2
The Bay Bridged, Volume 2 by The Bay Bridged The Bay Bridged, Volume 2 is now available. It is being packaged as a Vinyl only picture disc (with an enclosed MP3 download coupon.) Artists include: Birds & Batteries, Rogue Wave, Emily Jane White, […]
Stephen Malkmus/Blitzen Trapper :: Funk 49
Ahoy. Just returned to L.A. after a long weekend in Austin for the third annual Fun Fun Fun festivus, and, yes, as expected it was indeed “fun.” The vibe and atmosphere was very […]
Warren Zevon :: 1976 S/T Debut (Reissue)
“And if California slides into the ocean, like the mystics and statistics say it will, I predict this motel will be standing until I pay my bill.” – Warren Zevon, […]
SIRIUS Radio :: Aquarium Drunkard Show
Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS , channel 26 Left Of Center , can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST and then an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is […]
Bob Dylan :: After The Crash (1967-1970)
Following the amphetamine-paced frenzy of his 1966 European tour, Bob Dylan retreated to his home in Woodstock, NY. It was there that, on July 29th, the artist crashed his Triumph 500 motorcycle. […]
Sevens :: David Bromberg: Sharon
( Sevens , a new feature on Aquarium Drunkard, pays tribute to the art of the individual song.) Some songs feel like a carnival. Some songs feel like a saloon. And […]
The Perfect Hit of Fake Paul McCartney
The right song at the right time. Really, is there anything sweeter? Halloween, late-night, driving from the 101 Cafe down Franklin to Los Feliz, a friend, playing DJ in the […]
Sevens (Politiko) :: A Change Is Gonna Come
(This concludes the Politiko series of Sevens : a feature on Aquarium Drunkard that pays tribute to the art of the individual song. Go vote.) Sam Cooke was astounded by Dylan’s ” Blowin’ in the Wind. […]
The Moondoggies :: Don’t Be a Stranger
In a perfect world we want bands to be big, boisterous, and musically varied – able to pull off a quiet riot or a harmonize on top of thunderous guitars. […]
AD Presents :: Bishop Allen @ The Echo, 11.11
We have three pairs of tickets to giveaway to AD readers for the show. First come, first served. Leave your name and email address in the comments below. Download: MP3: […]
The Henry Clay People :: For Cheap Or For Free
If pissing into the wind had no consequences, it would be called The Henry Clay People . They’re the embodiment of untethered, I-don’t-really-give-damn exuberance, but their music isn’t an act of futility or recklessness. […]
The Ry Cooder Anthology :: 1970 – 2008
Long before I knew the long-running history of the artist (and his many varied talents and interests) it was Wim Wenders meditative film Paris, TX that first turned me on to the playing […]
AD Presents :: She & Him (11.5, Anaheim)
Aquarium Drunkard presents She & Him (w/ guests Lavender Diamond) this Wednesday at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA . We are doing a “two for one” special with this show where tickets can be purchased over the […]