Gavin's Rehearsals
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., May 26, 2012
Busy preparing for their forthcoming UK gigs, Gavin Harrison and 05Ric have posted a video of their rehearsals.

They are on tour with Stick Men (Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto & Markus Reuter) at the following venues.

June 3rd Manchester Manchester Academy 3
June 4th Birmingham O2 Academy2 Birmingham
June 5th Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
June 6th Bristol O2 Academy2 Bristol
June 7th London O2 Academy Islington

You can grab tickets here.

UK Play Fallen Angel
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., May 23, 2012
My thanks to Tommysqueaker for this review of UK in concert. 

Brian Brews Up
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., May 23, 2012
My thanks to Rupert Loydell for sending this revealing glimpse into the processes used by Brian Eno.

KC Stompin' At The Savoy
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., May 21, 2012

iPhillips
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., May 21, 2012
There's a piece in The Observer yesterday about Tom Phillips, responsible for the cover and inside art to Starless & Bible Black, and his adventures in the digital age.

Here's a review of Phillips' long term project A Humument, from which the phrase This Night Wounds Time first appeared. There's also this blog post about his work on other album sleeves.

Finally don't forget to visit the website for A Humument for hours of Phillips related fun!

And The Winner Is...
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., May 21, 2012
Congratulations to Jon Shaw of West Yorkshire. He was able to tell me that the Gavin Harrison / 05Ric album to feature a contribution from Robert Fripp was Drop. Having had his name picked out of the hat he gets himself a copy of Gavin and Ric's latest album, The Man Who Sold Himself.

Don't forget you can see Gavin and Ric and their band along with Stick Men in the UK next month.

10% Off Bill's Merch
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., May 19, 2012
There's a Grand Opening Sale at Bill Bruford's newly refurbished shop
with 10% off everything till the end of May. 

Painting With Sound
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., May 19, 2012
There's some thoughts on The Wine Of Silence and a reflection on a Fripp encounter of yore on the blog of painter David Roberts. 

Thread Fripp
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., May 17, 2012
Here's a stitch of Fripp through the eye of the needle. 

Wetton Talks Crim
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., May 17, 2012
My thanks to Michaelangelofinger for sending me the link to this interview with John Wetton. Thanks also to Kade for sending this link about the new album and tour by Asia.