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A Fan’s Notes: Amy Helm, Narrows Center For The Arts – Fall River, MA

A Fan’s Notes: Amy Helm, Narrows Center For The Arts – Fall River, MA

Ken Shane March 29, 2013 1

Amy Helm and her first-rate band had a big night in Fall River

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The Matt ‘N’ Jeff Radio Hour, Episode 11: Jay Nash

The Matt ‘N’ Jeff Radio Hour, Episode 11: Jay Nash

Jeff Giles and Matt Wardlaw February 19, 2013 0

Jay Nash talks about his new album Letters From The Lost with Matt and Jeff

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The #1 Albums: “Woodstock”

The #1 Albums: “Woodstock”

J.A. Bartlett January 17, 2013 1

Years ago, I worked at a radio station in small-town Illinois. An on-air discussion about Woodstock prompted one of the sales reps to collar me in the hall afterward. “I was there, you know,”

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The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Baby Don’t You Do It”

The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Baby Don’t You Do It”

Blerd Staff November 17, 2012 0

It's Marvin vs. The Who vs. The Faces vs. The Band in the latest Cover Convo. Will the power of Keith Moon put the British legends on top? Read on to find out!

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The Popdose Podcast: Episode 23 – Levon Helm

The Popdose Podcast: Episode 23 – Levon Helm

Dave Lifton April 29, 2012 6

The Popdose Podcast pays tribute to the late Levon Helm

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Soul Serenade: The Band (With Van Morrison), “Caravan”

Soul Serenade: The Band (With Van Morrison), “Caravan”

Ken Shane November 24, 2011 0

On a Thanksgiving night 35 years ago tomorrow, the Band bid farewell at The Last Waltz. Among the show's many highlights was Van Morrison's scintillating rendition of "Caravan."

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Soul Serenade: Marvin Gaye, “Baby Don’t You Do It”

Soul Serenade: Marvin Gaye, “Baby Don’t You Do It”

Ken Shane September 1, 2011 2

The Holland-Dozier-Holland song "Baby Don't You Do It" had some great cover versions, but it's hard to to to the Marvin Gaye original

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Bob Lefsetz Has A Punctuation Monkey!

Dave Lifton August 19, 2011 9

Is Conan O'Brien like Zach Galifianakis, Dr. Luke, Tila Tequila, Bob Dylan, or Derek Jeter. Can't he be all of them? Only one man and his primate knows for sure

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CD Review: Robbie Robertson, “How To Become Clairvoyant”

Ken Shane April 6, 2011 5

For his first album in more than ten years, Robbie Robertson recruited an all-star cast of musicians and created the most personal solo album of his career

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Turn-Ons: Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble — Once You Get It, You Can’t Forget It

Judd Marcello February 14, 2011 52

You have no idea what you're missing. That's what Judd Marcello's here for. He says Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble is a rare musical experience you must not miss.

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