Friday, August 19th Echoes Program 1106B William Tyler: Americana Guitar Iconoclast Dan Tyler wrote country western songs like “Bobbie Sue,” but his son William Tyler has gone in a different direction. Influenced by finger-style iconoclasts like John Fahey, he picks out Americana songs tinged with atmospheres more influenced by Brian Eno. He talks about his…
Month: August 2011
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Nektar, Brainticket & Huw Lloyd-Langton Space Out
Progressive Rock Tour in a Psychedelic Haze For those of you still suffering Progressive Rock withdrawal with the cancellation of this summer’s Nearfest Festival, you can get a temporary fix with the Space Rock Invasion Tour. This little caravan brings together a trio of classic progressive rock artists with psychedelic roots, including Nektar, Brainticket, and…
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Thursday, August 18th-Echoes Program 1133D
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Umbrage & Outrage for Reich CD Cover
Even in modern arts circles, umbrage is apparently easy to come by. That seems to be the case with Steve Reich whose forthcoming album, WTC 9/11, has created such an imbroglio that the usually cantankerous and self-assured composer has pulled the cover, an arresting and dramatic photograph by Masatomo Kuriya of a plane flying into…
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Wednesday, August 17th-Echoes Program 1133C
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Tuesday, August 16th-Echoes Program 1133B
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Monday, August 15th-Echoes Program 1133A
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Friday, August 12th-Echoes Program 1132E
Friday, August 12th Echoes Program 1132E Rob Martino: Chapman Sticks & Stones Like reggae and soccer, the Chapman Stick was supposed to be the next big thing. It never took off, but the instrument has many devotees, among them, Rob Martino. He learned how to play the instrument covering Jethro Tull tunes. In first hour…
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Eno @ Moogfest 2011: But not playing
There’s more of Echoes at Moogfest 2011 with Brian Eno appearing with his 77 Million Paintings exhibit and a lecture. Press Release below: MOOGFEST 2011 ANNOUNCES BRIAN ENO PROJECTS BRIAN ENO’S 77 MILLION PAINTINGS “VISUAL MUSIC” INSTALLATION TO OPEN DURING MOOGFEST IN ITS FIRST US EXHIBITON OUTSIDE OF WEST COAST ENO TO ALSO PRESENT “ILLUSTRATED…
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Thursday, August 11th-Echoes Program 1132D
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