Skydive For Tino
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Jun 2, 2012
Barbara Licinio, widow of Tino who was a member of the original League of Gentlemen is doing a fundraising skydive. Find out more here. 

Wetton On Film
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., May 31, 2012
My thanks to Chop100 whose eagle-eye has spotted a youthful John Wetton in this British Pathe News footage. Featuring pop stars Helen Shapiro and Tony Bolton in Rumania in 1968, John is visible from 57 seconds and indeed, audible as he sings backing vocals on Bolton's cover of the Tom Jones hit, Delilah. 

B'doom Crash Pathakaka Bish Woooom Badoink!
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., May 31, 2012
Gavin Harrison and Stick Men's UK tour next week is the subject of this news item over at Prog magazine website.

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.

Mister Stormy's Monday Selection
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., May 28, 2012
An out-take from the Islands sessions and Ian, Boz and Robert get their groove on. 

Crimson Uncut
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., May 28, 2012
The latest edition of Uncut magazine contains a six page feature article on King Crimson. With comments from Greg Lake, Pete Sinfield, Bill Bruford, and John Wetton, it focuses primarily from 1969 to 1974 and is written by respected journo, Rob Young. 

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!