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Lou Reed - Charley’s Girl
Sunday, December 01, 2024
Also David Byrne’s Newsletter includes his Playlist as normal | DECEMBER 2024
Interview with Lighting Engineer Joel Reiff | Ray Padgett - The Flagging Down The Double E’s Newsletter
Lighting Bob Dylan on the Never Ending Tour
"He doesn't want spotlights in his eyes. He doesn't want lights moving around. He just wants to do his thing."
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In his three-decade-and-counting career, Joel Reiff has done lighting for a host of superstars from Jason Mraz to Korn. For three of those 30-plus years, from 1999-2002, he was Bob Dylan’s Lighting Director. (As it happens, his stint coincides with what some call Dylan’s greatest Never Ending Tour band.) Reiff both designed what the lights would look like in advance, then traveled the world executing his and Dylan’s vision on stage every night.
It will surprise no one who’s seen Dylan live that his lighting instructions were, basically, to keep it minimal. It’s not really a “strobe lights and lasers” sort of show. So I asked Joel how that works in practice. He told me about his job day-to-day, and also shared some memorable gigs that stick out all these years later. While there are a few funny Dylan stories near the end, this is one that gets real nerdy into the minutia of what goes into putting on a Bob Dylan concert.
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AMERICA UTOPIA (The Curtain!) | David Byrne’s Newsletter Dec 1 2024
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Another Classic BUTTERBOY Compilation - BLUEBEAT Vols 1-4
Blue Beat Singles Vol 1 - 4 - Butterboy
BLUE BEAT
Blue Beat, The Singles Vol. 1, BB1 - BB48 is an outstanding 4-CD box set released by the iconic Blue Beat label in 2014. This collection is a meticulously curated journey through the label’s history, showcasing the evolution of ska music through its singles.
What makes this box set truly special is its chronological arrangement of singles, allowing listeners to experience the progression and development of the genre as it unfolded as well as the labels artist journeys. From the very first track, you’ll be immersed in the vibrant rhythms and infectious beats that define ska. Whether you’re a seasoned ska enthusiast or a newcomer, you’ll find yourself captivated by the energy and soulful melodies that permeate this collection.
The production quality of Blue Beat, The Singles Vol. 1, BB1 - BB48 is impeccable ensuring that you can enjoy them in their full, original glory. The crisp, clear sound highlights the nuances of each performance, making it feel as though you’re hearing these tracks for the very first time.
This box set is a celebration of a cultural movement that continues to inspire and influence artists to this day.
With four discs, this collection offers an extensive and immersive listening experience. In summary, Blue Beat, The Singles Vol. 1, BB1 - BB48 is a must-have for any music lover. Its chronological flow and exceptional quality make it a worthy addition to any collection. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of musical history – this box set could well become a cherished favorite in your library - BUTTERBOY
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From Laurel Aitken to Derek Morgan and Duke Reid to Girl Satchmo and The Swinging Mashers
Photographer of The Day - SHIRLEY BAKER
British photo of the Day . . . . . . . . somehow makes me think of Sunday’s up North its; where my parents were from!
Shirley Baker :: A young girl pushes her toy pram while wearing Dad’s huge shoes, Great Manchester, England, 1960′s / src: livejournal
The legendary Shirley Baker . . . . love her work
Just an additional political note but all children deserve to be able to be THIS free and happy despite the clearly impoverished background . . . .this minds me of my wondrous granddaughter (and my grandson too) and they have rights too, like all children all around the world who are not getting this level of freedom and we should do all we can to assure the war(s) are over and just plain stop. They achieve nothing!
War? what is it Good For?
Absolutely NIOTHING!
Ear worms . . . . .(contd.) This is from SCOTLAND!
Classic pop RnB fonk! AWB! Och Aye!
1974, Scottish funk and R&B outfit AVERAGE WHITE BAND released their classic single PICK UP THE PIECES (Nov 19, 1974)This high-spirited instrumental (the only lyrics being the occasional chanting of the song's title) was the band'ssignature tune, catapulting AWB to stardom almost overnight."Pick Up the Pieces" was released in the UK in July 1974 but failed to chart.
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