An Interview With Dave Cousins Of The Strawbs

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Dave Cousins is the glue behind the British band The Strawbs, he recently released a solo album The Boy In The Sailor Suit. I have enjoyed his music since the early 1970’s and had the great pleasure of asking him some questions about his long and illustrious career. You are very, very well known in England, but may not so well known in North America, can you give our readers a brief ‘who is Dave Cousins’? I would be inclined … Continue reading →

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CD Review: The Boy In The Sailor Suit by Dave Cousins

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In his long and industrious music career that goes back to the late 60’s this is only the second ‘solo’ album he has released. The first one Two Weeks Last Summer was an absolute delight, so it was with great anticipation that I tore the cellophane wrapper off this CD. The ‘solo’ part of this album is a bit misleading, it just means that he his not playing with his usual partners in crime ‘The Strawbs’, but with an interesting, … Continue reading →

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Music CD Review: Strawbs – Live At Nearfest

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I love this reviewing business, what could be more fun that listening to a band that you first heard of in 1972 and are still going strong 35 years later? The Strawbs have had many labels stuck to them. Prog Rock is the one that seems to adhere best, yet they are also denizens of the electric folk movement. For a period The Strawbs, Fairport Convention, and Steeleye Span were gentle rivals for the electric folk crown. If you look … Continue reading →

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BNN Editor Officially Becomes Old!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

It is with great joy, yet the stigma that I have reached the lofty position of Grandfather is obviously weighing on my mind! I must be getting old! My son Paul and his lovely wife Josee have a child. Rowan Aesc Barrett joined the world last Saturday. Congrats to Rowan, but he has a long road ahead of him. His father will have him on an overgrown skate board hurtling down a grim and steep slope before he can say … Continue reading →

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An Interview With Oliver Wakeman

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Oliver Wakeman is the son of Rick Wakeman. And just like his dad he has opted for a career in the music world, and just like Rick he has become one of the pillars in the world of Prog Rock. Oliver is not the first progeny to follow in their fathers footsteps, many have tried, and most have failed. Oliver is different, Oliver has that spark. Yes there maybe some similarities between Rick and Oliver, but they are completely different … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: Oliver Wakeman Band – Coming To Town – Live In Katowice

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

I have been looking forward to this DVD since I first heard about it. Oliver Wakeman is Rick Wakemans oldest son. And like his father has embraced the keyboards as his weapon of choice, and like his father has as chosen the genre of Prog Rock as his starting point. This is the first live DVD of this band, I am a big fan of live performances, the faults can not be covered up and rerecorded, it is what it … Continue reading →

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Casey Anthony Latex Rubber Mask Up For Bids on Ebay!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

If you are looking for a unique and different look this year as you dress up for a good old fashioned Halloween party, there is a great bidding war going on Ebay.com for a mask that will almost guarantee to scare people and to top it off, the seller is offering free shipping to the top bidder if you are in the Continental United States. Here is the product description explained on ebay: Halloween is only a few months away. … Continue reading →

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Baby Kate Still Missing, Have You Seen Her?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

On June 29, 2011 in Ludington Michigan reports are that Sean Michael Phillips had an argument with Ariel Courtland regarding the paternity of her daughter, Katherine Shelbie-Elizabeth Phillips known now as “Baby Kate”. The baby is only 5 months old and has not been seen since. According to Courtland they argued over the fact that Phillips wouldn’t tell his parents that the baby was his. Phillips allegedly took off from Courtland’s apartment parking lot while Baby Kate was still in … Continue reading →

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Death Penalty Requested For A Man Accused of Murder of 9 Year Old

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

A Montgomery County, Pa. D.A., Risa Vetri Ferman, said at an arraignment, that she is seeking the death penalty against James Troutman, 24 of Souderton, Pa. that is accused murdering and raping 9 year old Skyler Kauffman. This move was apparently significant for Ferman because her office claims she only seeks the death penalty in extreme cases. Personally if this man did what he has been accused of I agree with the DA here. Furman said, “We only pursue the … Continue reading →

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Could Child Found Inside Burning Home Be Missing 5 Year Old Detroit Girl?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Mariha Trenice Smith, 5 was reported kidnapped sometimes between 3 a.m. and noon Sunday by her mother, Konesha Smith, 24. The Detroit mother said, “The way I’m looking at it, someone climbed through the window and took my daughter. I can’t even close my eyes because my daughter’s missing.” According to the mother, there was a get-together at the home and late into the night Mariha was put to bed on the living room floor along with her three cousins … Continue reading →

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